Washington, DC — The National Association of African American Owned Media (NAAAOM) and Entertainment Studios Networks, Inc., on Friday, February 20, 2015, filed a $20 billion lawsuit against Comcast Corporation, […]
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U.S. Postal Service To Honor the Late Dr. Maya Angelou With Forever Stamp
Nationwide — The U.S. Postal Service will honor Maya Angelou — the beloved author, poet, actress and champion of equality — with a Forever Stamp.
George Zimmerman Gets Away With Murder Again -- No Federal Charges in Trayvon Martin Death
Nationwide — The Justice Department says George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who fatally shot and killed an unarmed teen back in 2012, will not face federal charges.
New Film Explores the Number One Problem in the African American Community
Dallas, TX — Keberland Media LLC, announced today that they have digitally released their first feature film entitled, IF IT AIN’T BROKE: Black Folks and Family Structure.
Students Can Now Easily Enroll Online to Black Colleges and Universities -- Thanks to This New Web Site!
— HBCUBound.com is a new online student platform that alleviates the stress of the college admissions process to HBCUs. — Atlanta, GA — The college admissions process is among the […]
BlackDoctor.org Unveils 'Ticket to Health' Event at 2015 Annual CIAA Basketball Tournament Fan Fest
— Astellas sponsors health education and awareness program at the nation’s oldest African-American athletic conference event — Chicago, IL — BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading online health destination for African Americans, […]
"Let Me See Her" -- Nick Gordon Pleads With Brown Family To Let Him See Bobbi Kristina
Atlanta, GA — Nick Gordon, the boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown who remains in a coma, is making a public plea to be allowed to visit her in the hospital.
Sad News: VH1 Star "Real" Dies From Cancer -- Was Only 33 Years Old
Hollywood, CA — “Real”, one of the reality stars of VH1’s Real Chance of Love, has died at the age of 33 after a long battle with colon cancer. Ahmad […]
North Carolina Family Launches Campaign Demanding Justice For Son's Killing By a Local White Pastor
— More than 4,600 supporters join Dolly & Tony Griggs in calling on Attorney General Roy Cooper and US Attorney Thomas Walker to thoroughly investigate and prosecute Pat Chisenhall for […]
Healthcare Coverage Enrollment Extended One Week -- African American Health Alliance Urges All to Finish Signing Up
Dunkirk, MD — Didn’t finish signing up for coverage? The Department of Health and Human Services has extended the deadline from February 15 to February 22. HHS has announced in […]
Center For Bio-Ethical Reform to Introduce New Sign Display Titled "All Black Lives Matter"
Washington, DC — The Center For Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) recently introduced a provocative new sign display titled: “All Black Lives Matter,” on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the east front of […]
Local Columnist, Neil Rubenstein, Endorses Joyce Burrell Garcia for the Los Angeles Community College District, Board of Trustees
— Garcia is the only African American candidate running for seat 7 on the LAACD’s Board of Trustees in the March 3, 2015 Primary Election — Culver City, CA — […]
Give a Book in Your Name at the 2015 Harlem Book Fair -- A Small Gift That Impacts A Lifetime
— A Small Gift That Impacts A Lifetime — Harlem, NY — Give A Book in Your Name delivers a free book to a child in your name at the […]
2015 Pretty Brown Girl Day Celebration to Launch In Chicago on February 28th, 2015
Detroit, MI — International Pretty Brown Girl Day was established by the Pretty Brown Girl Foundation. This is a special day to empower, inspire and encourage girls of color to […]
President Obama Reportedly Not Feeling Too Good About the Nation's Black Colleges
Washington, DC — President Obama and Vice President Biden recently met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to discuss key issues such as economic security and education. They […]
Did Albert Einstein Endorse Black History Month Over 60 Years Ago?
By Kane Kinnebrew III Nationwide — In 1948, Albert Einstein was interviewed by the student newspaper at Cheney State College and he was asked his opinion about U.S. racial prejudice. […]
Family Member Says Bobbi Kristina Brown is "Doing Better" -- and They Hope Nick Gordon Will Be Charged Soon
Atlanta, GA — Although Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of singer Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston, remained in a medically-induced coma, one family member is saying that she is […]
New E-Book and Album Educates (and Entertains) Black Women About Love, Sex and Relationships
-– Bright Vision Entertainment in conjunction with Bey Bright Inc. is releasing the album “Nu Indie Soul; Vol.1 & 2, Sex Money & Hip Hop Vol.1” and the e-book “Claim […]
Alabama Senator Hank Sanders Pens Open Letter Concerning 50th Anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" and Selma-to-Montgomery March
Nationwide — Congressman John Lewis shocked the organizers of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee that commemorates “Bloody Sunday” and the Selma to Montgomery march, when he told media outlets on February […]
Black Women to Gather in Los Angeles For a Conference on Opening Beauty Supply Stores
— This year’s Beauty Supply Entrepreneurship Conference will take place at in Los Angeles, California on March 28-29, 2015 — Los Angeles, CA — The ethnic beauty supply business is […]
18-Year Old Fast Food Worker Makes Black History -- Publishes New Guide on Customer Service
— Sherron A. Stevens, although currently working at the bottom level in the fast food industry, is not afraid to call himself a customer service expert and establish himself as […]
Just in Time For Black History Month: 75 Classic Black Movies and 45 Short Race Films in One DVD Set
Movie fans now have a chance to watch pre-1960’s African American classic movies. Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) — In honor of Black History Month, Trend Entertainment introduces the “Race Films DVD […]
R&B Group From Brooklyn Releases New E.P. "Life As We Know It" -- A Clever Mix of R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Soul
The Seal Breakers’ latest release features an ingenious display of styles from the Golden Age of R&B – all the way to today’s contemporary music. “When you hear a group like […]
Police Launch Criminal Investigation into Bobbi Kristina Case -- Sources Say Her and Nick Gordon Had Violent Past
Atlanta, GA — TMZ is reporting that a criminal investigation has been launched to find out what happened to Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of Bobby Brown and the late […]
Bobbi Kristina Brown's Family Saying Their Goodbyes -- Planning to Pull Her Off Life Support
Atlanta, GA — The family of Bobbi Kristina Brown are reportedly visiting her in the hospital to say their final goodbyes, as the 21-year old daughter of the late Whitney […]
"African American Family Headed for Extinction," Says One of the Nation's Top Counselors
Nationwide — African Americans represent 14% in the nation. They are a growing 38% of the prison system. More than half of the African American males do not graduate from […]
Kevin Parkinson, Filmmaker of 'Booty Juice' Fame, Publishes Career Advisement Book
“The Art of The Flip: How to Creatively Succeed In Job Interviews” by Kevin Parkinson Phoenix, AZ – Young, African-American filmmaker Kevin Parkinson, who has been nominated for several awards […]
Having San Francisco as the Host City For Super Bowl 50 Deserves a Penalty Flag for "Racial" Taunting
By Allen Jones San Francisco, CA — The record 114 million viewers that watched Super Bowl 49 are still scratching their heads on what many called the worst play-call in […]
The Harlem Book Fair Presents Its 17th Year of Award-Winning Authors
— QBR Wheatley Awards, Friday, July 17, 2015 — — The Harlem Book Fair, Saturday, July 18, 2015 — Harlem, NY — The Harlem Book Fair has selected ‘Reading the […]
Fathers Incorporated Readies For National Save Our Sons Night on February 6th
— Leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood, Fathers Incorporated leads first National Save Our Sons Night — Nationwide — On Friday, February 6, 2015, the first annual […]
EveryBlackEvent.com Celebrates Black History Month -- Invites Public to Submit Photos and Essays of Historical Events
Durham, NC — To celebrate Black History Month, EveryBlackEvent.com is inviting the public to submit photos, written accounts (essays or short stories), or other media of historical Black events. The […]
Jasmine Burke Stars in LisaRaye McCoy's Directorial Debut Film "Skinned" Which Addresses Skin Bleaching and Colorism
— In the film, the former MTV “Making the Band” Season 3 Contestant-Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs Mentee-, “Secret Lives of Bees” award-winning, trail-blazing, triple threat actress Georgia Peach native, depicts the […]
Black Mom-Daughter Duo Celebrate 9 Years in Business, Expand Their Beauty Supply Store into Larger Retail Space
Nationwide — Founded by a Black mother-and-daughter duo, KT Beauty Boom has grown from a deeply personal healing journey into a highly recognized Black-owned plant-based beauty supply store in Houston, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Initiative to Close the “Marketing Capital Gap” for Black-Owned Startups and Small Businesses
New program equips entrepreneurs with access to funding, AI-powered systems, automations, and scalable strategies to compete in today’s digital economy Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise at record […]
Black-Led Education Foundation Enters New Era With Leadership Transition and Expanded Board
Nationwide — The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation (DIHEF) has named Constance Berry Newman as its new president, succeeding Alexis M. Herman, the Foundation’s former president and a beloved confidante […]
Black Woman Shares Evidence, Confirming Her Allegations That Her White Neighbors Are Stalking Her
Nationwide — Sheila Lynch, a 67-year-old retired African American woman from Collierville, Tennessee, is sharing evidence that she says confirms her accusations that a group of vigilante neighbors has been […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl Suffers Brain Injury After School Police Body-Slammed Her, Officer Not Fired
Nationwide — Ke’Nadie Cathey, a 14-year-old African American girl from North Carolina, suffered a brain injury after a school resource officer body-slammed her during a fight outside West Charlotte High School. […]
Black Teen Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Days After Being Named High School Prom Queen
Nationwide — Jordyn “Lunar” William, an 18-year-old African American teen from St. Louis, Missouri, tragically died in a multi-vehicle crash days after being named prom queen. Two others were also […]
Judge Apologizes to Suspect Who Tried to Assassinate Trump Over Harsh Jail Conditions
Nationwide — Cole Allen, who is from Torrance, California, is facing federal charges over an alleged assassination attempt linked to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. However, a judge has apologized […]
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 […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Firm to Bring Senior AI Leadership to Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Professional Services Organizations
Nationwide — Cory Holmes, the Founder and CEO of Fractional AI Advisors, has announced its launch as an advisory firm focused on helping organizations across real estate, education, healthcare, marketing, […]
California Black Health Network to Host Behavioral & Mental Health Conference That Will Address Black Mental Health
Nationwide — Rhonda Smith, Executive Director of the California Black Health Network (CBHN), has announced a Virtual Behavioral and Mental Health Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM […]
From Houston's Third Ward to #1 Amazon Bestseller: Black Author's “Unfireable” Tops Three Categories, Surpasses 1,000 Pre-Orders
Born to a 14-year-old mother and raised in poverty, the award-winning CEO of multiple national enterprises delivers a powerful blueprint for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating mass layoffs, AI displacement, […]
Meet the Black Twins Who Were Born at the Same Time But Have Different Fathers
Nationwide — Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne, 49-year-old twins from the UK, grew up sharing a close bond despite a difficult childhood marked by instability and separation. A DNA test later […]
Park Supervisor Files Lawsuit After Being Fired for Allegedly Sleeping on the Job
Nationwide — Gregory Holder, a 60-year-old African American man from New York City who worked as a Central Park maintenance supervisor, says he was fired for allegedly sleeping on the […]
Pastor Who Wrote Marriage Guide Book Arrested for Allegedly Having Several Wives
Nationwide — Leslie Williams, a 62-year-old African American man from Florida, has been arrested after authorities in Georgia issued a warrant accusing him of bigamy tied to an alleged second […]
Black Woman Stabbed to Death After Telling Her Husband She Wanted to Leave Him
Nationwide — Monica Morris, a 51-year-old African American woman from New Jersey, was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband shortly after she told him she planned to leave the marriage. […]
Black Teen Saves His Family from House Fire, But Suffers Severe Third-Degree Burns
Nationwide — Je’raevion King, a 15-year-old African American teen from Topeka, Kansas, is being praised for saving his family from a kitchen fire after oil ignited while they slept. However, […]
Five Black Teens Earn Associate Degrees Before High School Graduation
Nationwide — Five Black high school seniors from West Philadelphia, Jeremiah Roach, Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid, completed associate degrees before finishing high school through a […]
70-Year-Old Black Woman Returns to School, Finally Earns High School Diploma
Nationwide — Blannie Ward, a 70-year-old African American woman from Ahoskie, North Carolina, finally earned her high school diploma after years of interruptions and persistence. She completed the milestone through […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Being Forced to Attend Court Hearing While in Labor Over C-Section Dispute
Nationwide — Cherise Doyley, an African American woman from Florida, was forced to connect to a virtual courtroom and speak with a judge from her hospital bed while in active […]
Black Woman Has 27-Pound Fibroid Removed While 17 Weeks Pregnant
Nationwide — Brionna Johnson, an African American woman from Chicago, was 17 weeks pregnant when doctors removed a 27-pound fibroid. She experienced disparities in treatment after being advised to consider […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents World's First Heated Cake Stand to Keep Cakes and Other Baked Goods Warm While on Display
Nationwide — At just 25 years old, Cortrell Winkfield is redefining how desserts are served and experienced with the launch of Velvera, the world’s first heated cake stand designed to […]
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 […]
Black Man Files $100M Lawsuit After NYPD Assaulted Him in Mistaken Identity Arrest
Nationwide — Timothy Brown, a 46-year-old African American man from Brooklyn, New York, plans to sue the city of New York for $100 million after NYPD officers mistakenly identified him […]
Black Family of 7 Takes in Elderly Neighbor After His Wife Passes Away
Nationwide — Back in 2023, Sharaine Caraballo and her husband, Wilson, from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, opened their home and daily life to their elderly neighbor, Paul Callahan, after he lost […]
Black Mom Survives Shooting That Tragically Killed Her Two Teen Children
Nationwide — Tiffany Terry, an African American mother from Richmond, Virginia, survived a triple shooting that killed her two children, Zion, 18, and Sadie, 14. Police say her boyfriend opened fire […]
Teacher Charged With Beating and Choking a 12-Year-Old Student in Her Classroom
Nationwide — Alayne Pierce-Collins, a 37-year-old African American teacher from Chicago, Illinois, faces charges after allegedly beating and choking a 12-year-old student inside a South Side classroom. The case marks […]
Black Postal Worker Sady Dies After Her USPS Truck Overturned in Two-Vehicle Crash
Nationwide — Tinisha Cade, a 40-year-old African American postal worker from DeKalb County, Georgia, tragically died after her USPS truck overturned during a two-vehicle crash in Decatur. The truck flipped […]
Single Black Dad Raising 2 Sons After His Wife Died in Childbirth Continues to Push for Maternal Health Reform
Nationwide — Charles Johnson, an African American father from Georgia, became a maternal health advocate after his wife Kira died from childbirth complications in 2016. He now raises their two sons […]
Substitute Teacher Arrested for Threatening Students, "I Would Shoot You If I Could"
Nationwide — Dejuan Antoinette Fludd, a substitute teacher from Calhoun County, South Carolina, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening second-grade students during class. Authorities say she also made students stand for […]
Meet the Black Financial Strategist Who is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Nationwide — Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, a respected African American financial strategist, entrepreneur, educator, and poverty reduction advocate, is helping to break the cycle of poverty by educating unbanked, underbanked, […]
Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleges City of Baltimore Unlawfully Removed Police Oversight Official
Nationwide — Jesmond O. Riggins, a member of the Baltimore City Police Accountability Board (PAB), has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore […]
Young Black Scholar Publishes 500+ Pages of Groundbreaking Research Proving "Black People Are Not Lazy, We've Just Been Set Up"
His findings examine the financial structures shaping American cities and their impact on Black communities Nationwide — B. Libre Kafele (Baruti Libre Kafele), a young African American scholar, lecturer, political […]