Nationwide — Venus Williams made history at 45 years old by winning a singles match at the DC Open, becoming the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to do so. She […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Presents the Pope With Proof of His Black Heritage
Nationwide — Pope Leo XIV has multiracial ancestry, including Black heritage, according to genealogy research by Henry Louis Gates Jr. The Finding Your Roots host traced the pope’s family tree […]
Black Woman Denied Boarding Her Flight Because Her Shorts Were "Too Short"
Nationwide — Tanasia Grayer, an African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, says that Spirit Airlines stopped her from boarding a flight in Miami because her shorts were “too short.” The […]
"Cosby Show" Actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner Has Sadly Passed Away After Drowning
Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. He reportedly drowned […]
24-Year-Old HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist Returns After Three-Year Ban
Nationwide — Randolph Ross, an African American Olympic Gold Medalist and former HBCU track athlete from North Carolina A&T University, has quietly returned to competition after serving a three-year suspension […]
17-Year-Old Black Triplets from New York Make History as Eagle Scouts
Nationwide — Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers, 17-year-old triplets from Brightwaters, New York, have made history as the first African American triplets in the United States to earn the rank […]
Black Man From Florida Sues Casino After His $500K in Winnings Was Withheld for Weeks
Nationwide — Emmanuel Kromah, an African American man from Florida who won over $500,000 betting on the NBA, is suing a casino in Cherokee, North Carolina for withholding his winnings, […]
Black Woman Makes History as First Full-Time HBCU Female Football Announcer in Alabama
Nationwide — Thai Floyd, an African American woman from Huntsville, Alabama, has made history as the first full-time female play-by-play announcer for Alabama A&M University’s football team. She will call […]
Actor Who Filed $260M Lawsuit Against Tyler Perry Speaks Out for the First Time
Nationwide — Derek Dixon, the actor who filed a $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Tyler Perry, is speaking out for the first time about his experience and why he […]
Introducing the Fastest-Growing Free Black-Owned Streaming Network
Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Anthony Washington is making history as the Founder and CEO of AEN (Anything Entertainment Network), the fastest-growing Black-owned streaming platform with free access to more […]
VIP Tickets to See Barack Obama in London Cost Twice as Much as Beyoncé’s Show
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama is charging more than twice the price of Beyoncé’s top VIP tickets for his upcoming London show, with the priciest package hitting more than […]
Meet the Black Male Therapist Using Play to Teach Emotional Intelligence to Children of Color
Nationwide — Lamarr E. Lewis, LAPC, CPRP, is an African American nationally recognized mental health therapist, speaker, and the founder of Lewis Family Consulting. At this year’s When I See […]
Diddy's Fellow Inmates Applauded His Verdict, "We've Never Seen Anyone Beat the Government"
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs received a standing ovation from fellow inmates after he was acquitted of the most serious charges in his trial. Although found guilty on lesser counts, […]
19-Year-Old Brooklyn Teen Makes History as Youngest Black Female Chess Master
Nationwide — Meet Jessica Hyatt, the highest-rated African American female chess player ever and the youngest African-American woman to earn the National Master title. At just 19, she’s already rewriting […]
Yes, Diddy's Fans Really Did Celebrate With Baby Oil After the Verdict
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ supporters gathered outside a New York courtroom to celebrate after the rapper was found guilty on two charges but acquitted on others in his sex […]
Former MLB Player Gets an Annual $1.2M Check Even Though He Hasn't Played in 24 Years
Nationwide — Former MLB player Bobby Bonilla, who hasn’t played professional baseball since 2001, still gets a check every year for nearly $1.2 million. The New York Mets have been […]
Nelly Calls Out Kamala Harris for Having a White Husband and Sending Black Men to Prison
Nationwide — Rapper Nelly has taken aim at Vice President Kamala Harris in a fiery rant, accusing her of locking up Black men and criticizing her marriage to a white […]
Diddy's Kids Seen Celebrating, Doing Push-Ups on the Sidewalk After Verdict
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ family erupted into celebration after he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have imprisoned him for life. His children were later […]
Nelly Criticized for Telling Ashanti He Won’t Help Change Baby Diapers
Nationwide — Nelly is under fire after telling Ashanti on their reality show that he doesn’t plan to help with their baby. He openly said he won’t change diapers, sparking […]
No Limit Rapper Mia X Says She Refuses to Perform at Essence Fest With Master P
Nationwide — Rapper Mia X, the first female artist signed to Master P’s No Limit Records in the 1990s, has announced she will not perform during Master P’s final show […]
Black Relationship Expert Releases New Book, "Marriage and Maturity: The Truth About Holy Matrimony"
Nationwide — Why is marriage so challenging for many couples? The answer to this loaded question is not merely emotional in nature; it is developmental. Most marriage improvement books focus […]
Black Author Releases Futuristic Novel, “The United States of Africa,” Set in the Year 2525
Nationwide — The United States of Africa is a futuristic new novel set in the year 2525, when Africa is united as one country with the world’s most powerful economy […]
Black Couple Was on Vacation When HGTV Canceled Their Show, "Married to Real Estate"
Nationwide — Husband and wife, Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod, who are the African American hosts of Married to Real Estate, revealed that HGTV canceled their show unexpectedly while they […]
Dame Dash's Daughter, Ava, Evicted from $10K-a-Month Apartment in New York City
Nationwide — Ava Dash, daughter of Damon Dash and star of Next Gen NYC, has been evicted from her $10,000-a-month Manhattan apartment after failing to pay rent for several months. […]
22-Year-Old Makes History as the First Black Woman to Win the Miss Wisconsin Pageant
Nationwide — Willow Newell, a 22-year-old African American woman from Racine, Wisconsin, made history by becoming the first Black Miss Wisconsin. She won among 30 contestants and will now compete […]
New Book "Celebrity Life: Behind the Scenes" Offers an Intimate Look into the Lives of 50 Well-Known Stars
Nationwide — A captivating new book, Celebrity Life: Behind the Scenes by Toi Moore, invites readers on a deeply personal journey through fifty unforgettable encounters with some of the world’s […]
Black Gerontologist With 20 Years of Experience Releases New Children’s Book to Inspire Young Readers to Care for the Elderly
Nationwide — Ivory Wants to be a Gerontologist by Aisha C. Young is a heartwarming new children’s book that follows the journey of 10-year-old Ivory, a young girl who discovers […]
HBCU Grad and Trailblazing Educator Named Ms. Southern States 2025 by United Crown of America Pageant
Nationwide — Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon, a proud alumna of South Carolina State University and accomplished education leader, has been officially named Ms. Southern States 2025 by United Crown of America, […]
Nick Cannon, Who Has 12 Children, Forgets Two of Their Names During a Podcast Interview
Nationwide — Nick Cannon sometimes struggles to remember all 12 of his children’s names. During a recent podcast, he tried naming his kids but missed two. The TV host shares […]
Ex-Husband of Wendy Williams Files $250M Lawsuit on Her Behalf, But His Motives Are Questioned
Nationwide — Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has filed a $250 million lawsuit, claiming she was abused, overmedicated, and financially exploited under her guardianship. The suit names 48 defendants, including […]
Al Sharpton Says Federal Investigators Target Well-Known, Rich Black Folks
Nationwide — Civil rights activist Al Sharpton says wealthy and well-known African Americans have long been targets of federal investigations, suggesting that race and status make them easier to go […]
Record Labels For Tupac, D’Angelo, Public Enemy Sued By Khallid Muhammad's Legacy Estate
Ice Cube, Black Thought, and Common Contacted in Efforts to Preserve the Legacy of Legendary Orator Dr. Khallid Muhammad Nationwide — The Estate of Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad has filed […]
Kevin Hart’s Media Company Hartbeat Hit by Internal Turmoil and Lawsuits
Nationwide — Kevin Hart’s entertainment company Hartbeat is facing internal turmoil after layoffs, lawsuits, and internal shakeups. Reports say the once fast-growing media firm is shrinking as projects stall and executives […]
Tamron Hall Reveals Why She Walked Away from $2 Million Contract With NBC
Nationwide — Television host and journalist Tamron Hall turned down a $2 million NBC contract after learning she would be removed from her roles at the network. She said the decision […]
Usher Launches Paid Internship Program for His Upcoming Tour With Chris Brown
Nationwide — Singer Usher has launched a paid internship program tied to his upcoming tour, giving aspiring music industry workers in Atlanta and Detroit a chance to join live production […]
Young Black Streamer Breaks Guinness World Record, Completes 12,412 Pull-Ups in 24 Hours
Nationwide — Xavier Dillard, a 22-year-old African American streamer from Virginia, set a new Guinness World Record by completing 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours. He outperformed the previous mark during a […]
NFL Player Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty of Assaulting Personal Chef, Sheds Tears
Nationwide — NFL player Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of attacking his former personal chef during a 2025 dispute. A jury cleared him of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault. While […]
Comedian Sinbad Returns To Stand-Up Stage After 2020 Stroke
Nationwide — Comedian Sinbad returns to the stand-up stage more than five years after a 2020 stroke affected his mobility, announcing new shows in Pasadena. He shares recovery updates and […]
NFL Star Shedeur Sanders Balances Football Career, Earns a College Degree With a 3.9 GPA
Nationwide — NFL star Shedeur Sanders has graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder while continuing his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He earned a sociology degree with a […]
Meet the Trailblazing Black Author Bringing Her Children’s Book into School Classrooms Nationwide
Nationwide — Marcia Paige, the author of ABC Explorers: The Journey Begins with Letters and Pride, published by Line Queen Publishing, is celebrating that her new book for children of […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Black-Led Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices
Nationwide — JaroGO, a next-generation streaming and media platform, has announced the launch of the “Host The Culture. Own the Moment.” Nationwide Host Competition in partnership with the Peachtree Village […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"
Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]
Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring
Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]
Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times
Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]
Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival
Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a leading ticket and hotel reseller, is excited to offer ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. This highly anticipated event will take […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
D4vd’s Lawyers Deny Murder Allegations, Claim a Grand Jury Indictment Was Never Issued
Nationwide — A singer who goes by the name of D4vd was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles by LAPD on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd’s lawyers now say […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Dave Chappelle Addresses Double Standards Against Black Performers, Responds to Saudi Show Backlash About “Dirty Money” Claims
Nationwide — Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to renewed criticism over his Saudi Arabia show appearance, where critics questioned his pay and principles. He argues that accusations of “dirty money” reflect […]
Black Organization to Host 28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area
Groundbreaking Gathering to Feature New Books by Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald B. Mincy, alongside an Innovative AI Certification Workshop for Social Workers. Nationwide — The National Partnership […]
Private Jet Company Sues Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Unpaid $105K Bill
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a lawsuit over claims he failed to pay a private jet bill linked to a 2025 charter flight. The case alleges he and co-defendants […]
Don Lemon Criticizes Kanye West's Fans, Says They’re “Standing With Trump”
Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s fans as the rapper continues to face renewed backlash during his music comeback. He said that supporting Kanye is closely tied to supporting […]
Black Culture Takes Center Stage as 7th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy and Community
Nationwide — In its seventh year, The Dymally Institute is bringing its annual Jazz & Arts Festival onto its home campus at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), to be […]
Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]
Rediscovering Early African-American Cinema With New Race Films and 1970s Black Movies DVD Sets
Nationwide — CED Services, a direct response marketing company providing classic films direct to consumers, has released two DVD sets that pay tribute to early and classic African American cinema. […]
New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]
HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships
Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]
Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide
Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]
Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade
Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]
Historic Moment in Motorsports: Black Leadership, Speed, and Legacy to Converge in Gainesville, Florida
Nationwide — Something powerful is happening in Gainesville, Florida, this April and it goes far beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of competition. From April 10–12, the Manufacturers […]