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 […]
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"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 […]
79-Year Old Independent Writer Releases 2nd Edition of an African American Family Trilogy
Nationwide — Adolphus A. Ward, a seventy-nine year old independent writer, has released the 2nd Edition of The Tallman Trilogy – an African American family trilogy. His fascinating stories examine […]
Mocha Moms, Inc. Teams With Award Winning Filmmakers To Boost Parent Involvement and Close the Education Achievement Gap
— National nonprofit and producers of “American Promise” documentary launch dialog to improve educational outcomes for African American children. — Upper Marlboro, MD — Mocha Moms, Inc., the groundbreaking national […]
Rapper Jay Z and Wife Beyoncé Preparing For Joint Summer Tour -- "The Mr. and Mrs. Carter Tour" Is Coming to 20 U.S. Cities
Nationwide — According to both the New York Post and the Los Angeles Times, rapper Jay-Z and his wife singer Beyoncé will be launching a joint tour this summer called […]
The New 40 Awards Announces 2014 Honorees -- The Gala Will Be Hosted By Comedian Kim Coles and Radio Personality Kevin Nash
— Bishop Noel Jones, Ron Hasson, Dr. Mike Jackson, Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd, Dr. Ron Hurst, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Dondre Whitfield will receive top honors at inaugural gala — Los Angeles, […]
In The Bag -- Budding Black-Owned Handbag Brand Grows Sales Beyond $350K in a Little Over a Year
Charlotte, NC — Mr. Sylvia is the name that many call him; however, designer Gregory Sylvia is not a single designer at all. Founded by a husband and wife duo, […]
Why Did Pharrell Cry During A Recent Interview With Oprah? Because He's "Happy"... About The Success of His Song
Nationwide — Singer/producer Pharrell Williams recently got very emotional when being interviewed by Oprah about his hit song “Happy.” He had just explained how fast the song took off, and […]
Microsoft Teams Up With Popular HBCU Web Site To Host VIP Reception For Black HR Professionals In The Maryland, D.C., Virginia Area
Alexandria, VA — HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently held a successful diversity recruitment and networking event for Black HR professionals in the Washington D.C. area.
Essynce Couture University To Host Children, Tweens and Teens Empowerment Conference in New Jersey on April 26th
— “A Place Where Age Dosn’t Matter” is the theme of the upcoming Essynce Couture University Youth Conference — East Orange, NJ (BlackNews.com) – Tween Fashion Mogul Essynce Moore will […]
Need A Job? Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons is Hiring Interns -- and More
— Both internships and jobs available at Global Grind — New York, NY — Russell Simmons, known to many as the godfather of Hip-Hop, is looking to hire both interns and […]
Does Beyoncé Really Have Her Own Church? -- It Appears So (well, sort of)
— “Beyism”, “Mother Bey”, and even the “Beyble” all seem to be real components of the National Church of “Bey” — Atlanta, GA — The rumors are true. The National […]
New Michael Jackson "XSCAPE" Album to be Released on May 13th -- The Count Down Begins
Hollywood, CA — On May 13th, Epic Records, in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson, will release XSCAPE, an album featuring new music by the King of Pop, Michael […]
Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Compares Obama Critics To KKK -- Says "Back Then They Had Hoods, But Now They Have Neckties"
Nationwide — Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, who is now 80 years old, recently told USA Today that the Republicans’ constant criticism of President Obama is just one of […]
Award-Winning, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Brings Book to Life With New Black Women’s Sip & Read Experience in Maryland
Black Womaning After Hours™: The First Pour brings Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America® off the page for an evening of wine, conversation, and connection on September […]
Actor Michael Wright, Known For His Role in "The Five Heartbeats," Dies at 70
Nationwide — Michael Wright, best known for starring in “The Five Heartbeats” and “Sugar Hill,” has died at age 70 in Los Angeles. His family said he suffered heart failure […]
NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met
Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]
Fresh Off Dominant VERZUZ Performance, Joe to Headline the 6th Annual Star 94.5 Heart & Soul Music Festival
Keke Wyatt, Case, Con Funk Shun, Meli’sa Morgan and Hip-Hop Legend Chubb Rock Join One of Central Florida’s Premier Celebrations of Classic R&B Tickets Start at Just $50 Nationwide — […]
Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]
Independent Black Filmmakers Launch Bootcamp Teaching How to Produce a Streaming Series on a Guerilla Budget
Nationwide — The award-winning team behind the independent drama series Sundays After Church is inviting aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and content creators behind the scenes with “How We Shot […]
Trishauna Clarke Stars Alongside Maurice Hall in "The Seed" - Production Wraps This Week On First-Time Director Vanna James' Inspirational Debut
Former Ohio State Football Star and Mo-tivation Unlimited Producer Maurice Hall Leads Indie Feature That Defies L.A. Production Odds Nationwide — Production is wrapping this week on The Seed, the […]
Master P Says He Wants Rap Snacks to Go Public and Create More Black Wealth
Nationwide — Rapper Master P says Rap Snacks is considering going public as the brand looks for ways to expand Black ownership and create more opportunities for communities to build wealth. […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Kanye West to Perform Two Sold Out Concerts in Russia After UK Ban and European Concert Cancellations
Nationwide — Kanye West is set to perform two sold-out concerts in Russia despite being barred from entering the UK and losing several shows across Europe. The rapper continues to […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
Author Releases New Book Series on the Innovations of Early Black Inventors Who Helped Shape America
The series reveals the legacy of U.S. Assistant Patent Examiner Henry E. Baker (1800–1900s) and over 400 African American inventions that changed the world. Nationwide — Author and creative technologist […]
Black Mom and Her Adult Son Partner to Teach Children About the Power of Their Imagination
Mother and son, Nadine and Andrew Burton, are taking the next step in a twenty-plus-year journey that started with Andrew inspiring an improvement theme and a book about imagination and […]
At 63 Years Old, This Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s
Nationwide — At 63 years old, Johnnie Reid is proving that athletic excellence does not have an expiration date. The accomplished sprinter and shot put champion is running faster today […]
Will Smith to Star with Jaafar Jackson in New Action Thriller "Supermax" on Prime Video
Nationwide — Will Smith is set to star alongside Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, which will become Jaafar’s second major acting project after his breakout performance in […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
Black Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Exploring Love, Grief, and Human Emotions Through Visual Art
Nationwide — Mericstarr announces the release of Love, Loss, and Everything In Between: A Collection of Stories, a newly published graphic storytelling collection created and illustrated by artist and writer […]
Award-Recognized Black Author Releases Thriller Series Exploring America Through the Lens of Race, Identity, and Empowerment
A provocative debut in the BLACK Novel Series asks a bold question: What if you discovered that the American Civil War never ended, it just started being waged on different […]
Fitness Star Suddenly Collapses and Dies at 35 Just Hours After His Last Instagram Post
Nationwide — Mailson Araujo, a professional bodybuilder from Brazil, has sadly passed away at age 35 after collapsing at his home in Alagoinhas. His mother, a nursing technician, attempted to […]
Rapper Boosie Files Lawsuit After Paying $600K for Trump Pardon Deal That Never Happened
Nationwide — Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit over a failed presidential pardon effort, claiming he paid $600,000 for help securing clemency. The rapper is now seeking to recover part […]
Just Like Me TV Launches Five Original Animated Series Led by a Black Princess Who Currently Has No Rival Anywhere on Screen
“The Unexpected Princess” headlines a five-show slate premiering July 13, giving parents something positive, entertaining, and kid-friendly for their children to watch this summer, alongside “Jalen’s Neighborhood,” “ABN Newsroom,” “The […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand
African American Gift Guides Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Faith With a Growing Collection of Over 5,000 Culturally Inspired Gifts, Home Décor, and Greeting Cards — Shipping Worldwide Nationwide — African […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl From California Becomes Top-Ranked Sprinter in the U.S.
Nationwide — Janet Criss, a 14-year-old African American track athlete from Northern California, is making a name for herself as the top-ranked middle school 100-meter sprinter in the state and […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Mathew Knowles Says He Was Already a Millionaire Before Beyoncé’s Rise to Fame
Nationwide — Mathew Knowles is responding to claims that Beyoncé made him wealthy after she became famous. The music executive says he and his former wife, Tina Knowles, had already built […]
Only Black Woman-Owned Non-Ballet Dance Academy in Los Angeles Launches Summer Program
The Black Dance Academy, home of Black culture and arts in the heart of Leimert Park, invites dancers and drummers ages 5 and up into a summer program — no […]