— New book “Lessons Mama Never Taught Me” features interviews with 10 different women on various taboo subjects that their mothers never taught them. — Chicago, IL — Lessons Mama […]
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Can President Obama's Plan For Free Community College Really Work?
Nationwide — If you haven’t heard by now, President Obama has proposed two years of free community college for American workers. The White House says that this is an effort […]
Bill Cosby Cracks a Controversial Joke: "You Have To Be Careful Drinking Around Me"
London, ON — During a recent comedy performance in Ontario, Canada, Bill Cosby cracked a controversial joke when a women got up to leave.
Oprah Winfrey Is Hiring For 2015 -- Jobs Available in New York and Los Angeles!
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey’s OWN television channel has recently posted three new positions on their web site. They are looking to hire a Payroll Administrator, a Health Editor for Oprah.com, […]
5 Steps Every African American Entrepreneur Should Know About For Starting A Business In 2015
By Marvin Wilcher 1. Write a Business Plan Before you start, you will need to know what kind of business you want to start and how you are going to […]
Nicki Minaj Shares Her Abortion Story in Rolling Stone Magazine -- Some Encouraged, Some Offended
Nationwide — Superstar rapper/singer Nicki Minaj is being both praised and criticized for publicly sharing her abortion story in the January 2015 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine.
When African Americans Came To Paris -- Launch of Part 2 Video Series Celebrates Expatriate Stars
— New DVD set examines the lives of Josephine Baker, Sidney Bechet, and Langston Hughes — Paris, France — Following up on the outstanding success of the first DVD set […]
Rapper Ludacris Gets Engaged and Married on the Same Day -- Says, "Why Wait?"
Atlanta, GA — 37-year old Ludacris is now a married man after he reportedly proposed and got married on the very same day! The multi-platinum rapper/ actor, whose real name […]
Could One Million Black Voters Adequately Respond to Richard Pryor’s Prophetic Warning of Obama’s Immigration Plan...?
By Amefika Geuka Nationwide — Richard Pryor has been heralded as a genius among comedians but he may have been overlooked for his politically prophetic voice. According to Amefika Geuka […]
Former Cosby Show Stars, Keshia Knight-Pulliam and Phylicia Rashad, Defend Bill Cosby
Nationwide — First Keshia Knight-Pulliam, and now Phylicia Rashad is defending their former co-star Bill Cosby on recent rape allegations by more than 15 women.
Rapper Macklemore Speaks Out on Racism, White Privilege and "White-Washing" Hip-Hop
New York, NY — Grammy award-winning rapper Macklemore was recently featured on New York City’s Hot 97 morning show, and he addressed racism, white privilege and police brutality. the recent […]
New Interactive Storybook App Full of Positive Messages For African American Children
— New heroine, Ameka Love, is the newest animated sensation for children age 2-9 years old. Available now on iTunes and Google Play. — Oakland, CA — Ameka Love, a […]
Richard Wright Public Charter School Creates Powerful PSA To Highlight National "Save Our Sons" Night
— Leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood, Fathers Incorporated, announces partnership with Richard Wright Public Charter School for first National Save Our Sons Night — Nationwide — […]
Sad News -- ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott Dies From Cancer at 49-Years Old
Nationwide — Longtime ESPN anchor Stuart Scott died recently from cancer. He was only 49 years old. Scott, who was diagnosed with cancer back in 2007, battled recurring bouts of […]
Idris Elba to Be the New James Bond -- But Rush Limbaugh Disagrees Because He's... Well, Black
Nationwide — Everybody seems to be excited that actor Idris Elba will be the new James Bond. Everyone, that is, except Rush Limbaugh who is criticizing Elba’s upcoming role because […]
African American Tech Designer Releases Unique Smartphone Tripod
-– Comes with a bluetooth remote that allows you to take amazing hands-free selfies and videos — Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) — “Trying with no luck to take a full body […]
2015 Bill Gates Scholarship Program To Give $20K Scholarships To Minority Students
— The deadline to apply is January 15, 2015. — Nationwide — The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (also known as the Bill Gates Scholarship) awards scholarships each year to African […]
Actor/Comedian Chris Rock Files For Divorce -- Says Their Prenuptial Agreement Has Expired
Nationwide — After nearly two decades of marriage, Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock are breaking up. The two married in 1996, and have two daughters, Lola Simone, 12, […]
Internationally-Renowned Weight Loss Expert Launches 30-Day Challenge to Help Women Get Their Sexy Back!
Nationwide — #1 NY Times Best-selling author of the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, JJ Smith, wants others to join her on January 5th for JJ’s 30-Day Challenge. The 30-day challenge […]
Russell Simmons: "Cops Aren't Indicted Because Police Get to Police Themselves"
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Russell Simmons has been very active as of late in the Black Lives Matter movement, and not merely as a participant on the picket lines. […]
Fathers Incorporated Announces Multiple Events Leading Up To National "Save Our Sons" Night
— Leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood and Director of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, Fathers Incorporated, announces “don’t miss’ events encouraging fathers to spend time with […]
"Selma" Movie Is a Long Overdue Tribute To MLK and Other Unsung Foot Soldiers -- A Must See Film!
By Kam Williams Nationwide — I was born in the early Fifties, which means the Civil Rights Movement unfolded over the course of my formative years. And like the average […]
President Obama and Barney Frank Contribute to Revised Edition of Bayard Rustin’s Writings on His Work as the Influential Civil Rights Strategist
“Bayard Rustin was an unyielding activist for civil rights, dignity, and equality for all. As an openly gay African American, Mr. Rustin stood at the intersection of several of the […]
Is Iggy Azalea Really "White Washing" Hip-Hop Music? -- Can't We All Just Get Along?
Nationwide — 24-year old Australian recording artist Iggy Azalea has been the subject of controversy in recent weeks as some are starting to accuse her of “white washing” rap music. […]
Jill Scott to Be Honored at 2015 Essence’s Black Women in Music Event
Nationwide — During Grammy Awards Week celebration, singer Jill Scott will be honored at Essence magazine’s sixth annual Black Women in Music event. The three-time Grammy Award winner will be […]
New Book Chronicles 168 Years of an African American Family -- From The Slavery Era to the Technology Age
— Eric B. Willis, publisher and author, announces the release of his book about his African-American family history, American history, and its use as a genealogical and scholarly reference source. […]
Online Petition Launched to Repeal and Abolish Supreme Court Ruling Allowing All-White Juries to Hear Cases of African Americans
— The Supreme Court’s ruling on Batson v Kentucky declares that “A citizen has no right to a jury composed in whole or in part of persons of his/her own […]
Black Men Run Launches the First Mobile Running/Fitness App Conceived, Designed, and Developed By African Americans
— Available now for the iPhone in the Apple AppStore — Atlanta, GA — The release of the Black Men Run running app for the iPhone in the Apple AppStore […]
New Software Helps African American Families to Discover and Track Their Heritage
— The Our House Family Trees, (Collection I) CD-ROM consists of lineage data compiled from 17 years of genealogical research. — Humble, TX — In 1976, Alex Haley published Roots: […]
New Documentary "The All American Don" Tells the Story of the First African American Cigar Manufacturer
Nationwide -– Don Abram Harris, known for being the first African American cigar manufacturer in the United States is bringing his life to the public. A documentary entitled The All […]
New 2015 Guide Empowers Women With The Latest REAL and LEGIT Grants and Scholarships
— Women can now download a powerful 78-page e-book to their computers, smartphones or tablets giving them instant access to millions of dollars in available funding. — Nationwide — A […]
Bill Cosby -- Guilty Until Proven Guilty. Ask A Black Man
By Cleo Manago Nationwide — People tend to view reality through the lens of their personal experience or biases, even when completely irrelevant to a particular issue or incident. Yet, […]
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 […]