Nationwide — Entertainer Jammin Jay Lamont, or known to millions as the Human iPod, has changed the game by taking comedy to another level. He has now taken his talents […]
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Magic Johnson Responds To Donald Sterling's Comments, "I'm Upset... But I Will Pray For Him"
Los Angeles, CA — Former NBA star recently sat down with CNN’s Anderson Cooper to respond to comments made by L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling, when he said that Johnson […]
Actress Anika Noni Rose Talks About “Half of a Yellow Sun” -- Her Upcoming Film About Life and War in Nigeria in the 1960's
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose currently stars alongside Denzel Washington in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun. Her outstanding performance has […]
Orrin Hudson Needs Your Vote -- Help This Non-Profit Leader Win $10,000 For His Inner City Kids "Be Someone" Organization
— Supporters and fans can vote online everyday at www.besomeone.org/vote — Atlanta, GA — More than 2,000 people applied for the Delta Community Credit Union’s “Home Sweet Home” loan contest, […]
Hip-Hop Music Pioneer and Former Def Jam Exec Wes "Party" Johnson Dies
Nationwide — Radio Facts is reporting that music industry vet Wes “Party” Johnson has died. Johnson is most well-known for his tenure at Def Jam records. He was suffering from […]
Oh No He Didn't! Donald Sterling Criticized For Taking a Shot at Magic Johnson; Says "What Has He Done? He's Got AIDS"
Nationwide — LA Clippers Owner Donald Sterling is being criticized once again for making some controversial comments. This time, during a CNN interview with Anderson Cooper on his AC 360° […]
Watch Out Deh Now! Black Women On A Quest To Strip Asians Of Their Hair Industry Dominance
Nationwide — The beauty industry involves black women from all corners of the world as customers, stylists, clinicians, models, manufacturers, spokespersons and more. The ethnic beauty business is a $15 […]
The True Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. Revealed in New Book - "The Book of Jeremiah"
Cleveland, OH -– Susan Williams Smith, an author, ordained minister, and former mentee of Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., presents an honorable and comprehensive picture of Wright as a man, an […]
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Rapper Jay-Z Violently Attacked By Beyonce's Sister Solange While Riding in the Elevator
New York, NY — Rapper Jay-Z was recently caught on tape being violently assaulted by his wife Beyonce’s sister Solange. The three were riding alone in an elevator at the […]
Major Film Distributor Acquires Rights To Alex Gibney’s "Finding Fela" After Its World Premiere At Sundance Film Festival
New York, NY — Kino Lorber is proud to announce the acquisition of all North American rights to the documentary Finding Fela, following its celebrated world premiere at this year’s […]
Never Before Until Now -- A Riveting Novel That’s Appropriate For Mother And Teen, With Lessons For Both
Los Angeles, CA — Felecia Poole, Los Angeles-based author, debuts her new book, In The Midst Of The Storm: They Call Me Stormi. This is a riveting story of a […]
Bravo TV Renews "Thicker Than Water" For Season 2 -- Featuring First Lady and Successful Entrepreneur Junetta Barnes of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD — Bravo TV renews reality television show “Thicker Than Water” for second season. The show premiered to an audience of 1.6 million viewers in November 2013. The Tankard […]
An Exciting Study On Social Casting In French Caribbean Slave Colonies Is Finally Released
Concord, CA — The esteemed African-American musicologist, David M. Powers, will soon launch her unique book, From Plantation to Paradise? Cultural Politics and Musical Theatre in French Slave Colonies, 1764-1789 […]
"Saturday Night Live" Turns The Whole Donald Sterling Issue into a Big Joke -- And Guess What? It's Hilarious!
New York, NY — What do you get when you mix Donald Sterling and Dennis Rodman with Saturday Night Live? Pure comedy. The show did what they do best recently […]
You Go Girl! Actress Gabourey Sidibe Shares Some Inspiring Words About Beauty, Confidence, and Self-Esteem
New York, NY — Gabourey Sidibe, best known for her breakout performance in Precious opposite Mariah Carey and Mo’Nique, recently shared some words of encouragement for women all around the […]
Jada Pinkett-Smith Says, "Strip Clubs are Breeding Grounds for Sex Trafficking" -- Her CNN Documentary Will Air Soon
Atlanta, GA — Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith is currently working with CNN to produce a powerful documentary about human trafficking and the strip club culture. She says that sex trafficking and […]
2nd Book In The African Diaspora Series Is Released -- An Intriguing Visionary Saga Continues With the Release of "Exodus Village"
Tuskegee, AL — ‘N Gratitude Publishing Company announces the release of “Exodus Village,” the 2nd book in the Return of the African Diaspora series, written by black American author, Linda […]
HBCU Connect & Atlanta Greek Picnic Partner to Produce Diversity Career Expo as a Part of Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend
Atlanta, GA — HBCU Connect, in partnership with TiwaWorks, producers of Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend (AGP), is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual HBCU & Black Greek Diversity Career Expo […]
Motivational Speaker Jannie Pilgrim Launches Illustrated Children’s Multimedia Series
New York, NY — Jannie Pilgrim has built a brand as a career coach. She has been a keynote fixture at conferences and she has also facilitated lectures throughout the […]
Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Is Banned From The NBA... For Life -- And He's Been Fined $2.5 Million (The Biggest NBA Fine Ever)
New York, NY — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the league has banned L.A. Clippers Owner Donald Sterling for life, and that he is being fined $2.5 million. […]
Magic Johnson Offering To Buy The L.A. Clippers From Donald Sterling -- Says "He Shouldn't Own an NBA Team Anymore"
Los Angeles, CA — According to some sports analysts and other sources, former NBA star Magic Johnson wants to be the new owner of the LA Clippers. Yahoo Sports is […]
LA Clippers Owner Says "Don't Bring Black People To My Games" -- Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Even President Obama Weigh In
Los Angeles, CA — Donald Sterling, the billionaire owner of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers, is in big trouble for some racist comments he made to his girlfriend about Black […]
All-Natural Beauty Brand Carol’s Daughter Files For Bankruptcy -- But They Are Still in Business!
New York, NY — Carol’s Daughter Stores LLC, a Black-owned all-natural hair, body and skincare brand, has filed for bankruptcy but the company has not gone out of business. Once […]
Simmons College of Kentucky to Host “HOPE 2014: Renewing Urban America” Conference
Louisville, KY –- For three powerful days, faith, community, business, and political leaders are coming together for HOPE (Having Only Positive Expectations) 2014: Renewing Urban America, June 12-14, 2014. Conceived […]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Partners With U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Engage Urban Youth in Outdoor Recreation and STEM
— The 100-year old Black fraternity’s initiative commemorates American scientist, botanist, and inventor, George Washington Carver to promote Conservation of North American Wildlife and their Habitats. — Nationwide — Leading […]
New Film "Belle" Tells the Story of What Happens When Your Mom is a Slave and Your Dad is a Slave Owner -- Coming to Theaters May 2nd
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Belle, a remarkable film by Fox Searchlight Pictures, tells a very intriguing story about ignorance, hope, and love. Born in the West Indies in 1761, […]
Actress Lupita Nyong'o Named By People Magazine as the World's "Most Beautiful" Person For 2014
Hollywood, CA — Talented actress Lupita Nyong’o has been named by the world’s most circulated commercial magazine as the “Most Beautiful Person” for 2014. She is on the cover of […]
5 Reasons a Girlfriends' Getaway is a Perfect De-Stress Opportunity
Nationwide — As responsibilities pile on, having “me” time is important to one’s health. It helps to know you are not alone. Sisters and Friends Getaway on Martha’s Vineyard hosts […]
Atlanta-Based Christian Hip-Hop Dance Fitness Startup to Host Free Dance Classes to Celebrate The Progress and Future of Rwanda
Atlanta, GA — Shazzy Fitness, a faith-based startup that produces bold Christian hip-hop dance fitness DVDs, teams up with the Rebecca Davis Dance Company (RDDC) to host free dance classes […]
Microsoft & HBCU Connect Looking for Black Tech Professionals in D.C. area for VIP Event on May 29th, 2014
Washington, DC — In partnership with Microsoft Cloud & Enterprise Business, Microsoft IT, and Global Foundations Services, HBCU Connect is offering black technical professionals the opportunity to meet with representatives […]
Actress Taraji P. Henson Talks About Her Latest Movie "From The Rough" -- Starring the Late Michael Clarke Duncan (His last time on camera)
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress opposite Brad Pitt in David Fincher’s THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. She […]
"The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh" -- Mixtape & Video Release Concert To Be Held May 14th in Washington, DC
Washington, DC — The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh follows the traditional mixtape format by recycling pre-released popular beats originally released by notable artists with a similar flow often times, but […]
Brian McKnight Takes Legal Action Against Radio Station Over Claims That He's Abusive
Nationwide — Brian McKnight is taking legal action against a North Carolina radio station and its host, claiming they falsely painted him as an abusive and neglectful father. He says the […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Lost a Lot of Followers By Trying to End the Target Boycott
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant controversially announced the end of the yearlong Target boycott last week, praising the retailer for investing $2 billion in Black-owned businesses and meeting most of […]
Largest Black Children's Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio, Launches 3rd Annual Event
Nationwide — The third annual When I See Me™ Children’s Book Fair takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026 (11 am to 4 pm) at the Dayton Metro Library’s West Branch, […]
Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B
Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]
R&B Legends Tony Terry and Christopher Williams to Headline Powerful Stage Play, "When You Cry, I Cry"
Nationwide — Shyfox Productions proudly presents When You Cry, I Cry, a powerful and emotionally moving stage play that explores the devastating impact of violence on families and communities while […]
Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime
Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]
50 Cent Teases Docuseries on T.I. and Tiny Harris' Previous Sexual Assault Allegations
Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent hinted he may be working on a new documentary about T.I. and Tiny Harris, focusing on sexual abuse allegations against the couple. He teased the […]
22-Year-Old Black Creator Launches AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood
Nationwide — While major studios debate how artificial intelligence will reshape Hollywood, 22-year-old Tierre Hummons has already built his own cinematic animated series called Synth City, which delivers studio-level quality […]
Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact
Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]
Tyler Perry Starts Production on New Netflix Series "Where There's Smoke"
Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is launching a new firefighter drama on Netflix, Where There’s Smoke. The 16-episode series follows firefighters facing danger on the job while dealing with personal struggles […]
Black Entrepreneur Releases New Video Showing Others How He Created AI-Powered Musicians
Nationwide — Marcus Parker, an African American entrepreneur and motivator, has launched a new video, The Making of Rize Mode – Motivation Built, on how he transformed two decades of […]
Bill Cosby Seeks to Block Witnesses in New Sexual Assault Case
Nationwide — Bill Cosby is trying to block Janice Dickinson and several other women from testifying in a new lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. He also wants to keep […]
Rapper DJ Quik’s Son Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2022 Murder
Nationwide — David Blake Jr., son of rapper DJ Quik, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a 2022 shooting in Downey, California. He was convicted of […]
Black Founder Turns Teen Motherhood Story Into Children’s Book That Celebrates Love Beyond Labels
Nationwide — Just My Mom: Beyond Labels and Love, a new children’s book by Tyra Moore, the founder of A Girl Like Me Inc., is redefining how families talk about […]
Black-Owned Organization Called Homeschool Yo Kids Launches 13-City National Tour
Nationwide — Following a successful kickoff in Oakland, California, the Homeschool Yo Kid Expo 2026 is continuing its bold 4th chapter with a 13-city national tour, bringing homeschooling resources, education, […]
Actress Lupita Nyong’o Opens Up About Living With Over 50 Fibroids
Nationwide — Award-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that she has over 50 fibroids in her uterus, causing pain, heavy bleeding, and other health challenges. She first discovered them […]
Black Author Releases Revised Illustrated Guide to African American History
Nationwide — Color in America by Roy Wyatt is an illustrated guide to African Americans’ pursuit of freedom and history in the United States of America. The book is a […]
Two Black Women Healthcare Leaders Partner to Promote New Children's Book About Oral Health Disparities
Nationwide — Celebrity Branding LLC proudly announces the nationwide launch of The Adventures of Liz and Abe: Visit to the Dentist. Written by Anthea “Nurse Noel” Noel and featuring nationally […]
R&B Singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Join "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season 17
Nationwide — R&B singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole are joining the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta for season 17. Both women bring music, business, and drama […]
How Long Will African Americans Be Considered a Problem?
It’s time for a serious discussion about U.S. citizenship By Jamala Rogers Nationwide — As we leave our hallowed Black History Month, people of African descent have witnessed renewed attacks […]
The Plastic Cup Boyz to Headline DMV’s Largest Comedy Show at Historic 2026 KAPPA Takeover
Nationwide — The 2026 Kappa Takeover will be the largest Kappa Takeover to date, bringing an unforgettable night of entertainment and impact to the DMV this Juneteenth weekend. On Friday, […]
Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver “Power” Grant Dies at Age 52
Nationwide — Wu-Tang Clan co-founder and cultural architect Oliver “Power” Grant has sadly passed away at age 52. He was known for building the group’s business empire and creating the […]
New Children's Book Unveils the Story of North Charleston’s First Black Police Chief and Mayor
Nationwide — In a time when representation and leadership matter more than ever, author and youth empowerment advocate Sherrika Myers proudly announces the release of her inspiring new children’s book, […]
Producer Teddy Riley Says He Regrets Saying He Would Work With R. Kelly Again
Nationwide — R&B legend Teddy Riley is apologizing for defending R. Kelly after suggesting he would help release 25 albums the singer reportedly recorded in prison. Riley says his love for […]
Lawyer Reignites Viral “Hood Court,” the Digital Courtroom Where Culture Meets Accountability
Nationwide — Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons, known nationally as The Plug’s Lawyer, has officially relaunched her original digital courtroom series, Hood Court, the culture-shifting show first introduced on Instagram Live […]
Ray J Denies Using Fake Blood During Recent Performance
Nationwide — Ray J allegedly used fake blood around his eyes during his February 14 concert in Shreveport, Louisiana, sparking concern online. The R&B singer addressed the claims, saying the […]
Award-Winning Teacher of the Year Releases Innovative Documentary on Student Engagement
Nationwide — Vincent Taylor, the 2025 Duval County Teacher of the Year, has released a dynamic new educational documentary titled If Instruction Isn’t Engaging, I Quit. The film, created for […]
Garden Conservancy to Release Documentary Film Celebrating Legacy of Harlem Renaissance Poet Anne Spencer
Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of Anne Spencer Now Streaming Nationwide — The Garden Conservancy’s new documentary film Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of […]
Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam
Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]
Singer Brandy Criticized for Her Soulful Performance of the National Anthem
Nationwide — Brandy took the spotlight at the NBA All-Star game on February 15, performing the National Anthem with her signature R&B style. Her layered harmonies and vocal runs impressed some […]
Black Author Releases Powerful Memoir That Explores Quiet Unspoken Transitions of Life
Nationwide — Seasons Of Me: A Journey of Learning & Unlearning by Joyce Wambua Osborne is a powerful memoir that explores the quiet, often unspoken transitions that shape a life; […]
Introducing a New Black-Owned Apparel Line With Impactful and Controversial Messages
Nationwide — You may have seen the shirts during national news reports covering political protests, but did not know the name behind the designs. Ray Williams, the African American owner […]