— “The 2 Faces of Leadership” by Tracy D. Pierce provides managers with a quick reference guide to assist with sharpening their skills as a leader. — Dallas, TX — […]
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Priest Tyaire "The Next Tyler Perry" Debuts New Musical Stage Play "Mrs. Independent" -- Starring Robin Givens, Christopher Williams, Dottie Peoples, and More
— This show – based on a true life story – delivers intense drama, tear-jerking and hilarious moments, while also providing a family-oriented, faith-building and “crowd-pleasing” experience. — Nationwide — […]
Teen-Fiction Comedy Comic "Fiji Random: Vol. 1" Hits Barnes & Noble Bookstore Shelves
Nationwide — Fiji Random: Vol. 1, a teen comedy comic by Youngstown, Ohio native Justin Raimey, recently hit bookstores nationwide. The new 2nd edition printing of the teen-fiction comedy comic […]
Who Plays The Race Card? -- The Trust Gap Between Blacks And Whites
By Kwame S. Salter Nationwide — Robin Williams, the brilliant late actor/comedian, once remarked, “Reality! What a concept.” When the discussion comes around to race relations in America, we seem […]
Self-determination, Unity and Buy Black Alive at the 20th Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health and Beauty Expo
Nationwide — Bob Marley wrote and sung a song, “Get up, Stand Up” which encouraged people to be active in the pursuit of peace and justice. Fannie Lou Hammer also […]
CNN's Don Lemon Shares First-Hand Experiences From Ferguson -- Addresses If Mike Brown Should Be The Poster Child of Police Brutality
Nationwide — CNN’s Don Lemon has anchored and reported many breaking on-the-scene news stories, including the George Zimmerman trial, the Boston marathon bombing, the Philadelphia building collapse, the Sandy Hook […]
National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. Holds Special Nationwide Membership Drive
Nationwide — The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc., (NHBW) a non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life, facilitate family preservation, achieve self-empowerment, and promote economic development, […]
Addressing African American Men’s Most Pressing Prostate Cancer Issues
— PHEN’s 10th Annual Summit on September 24-25 in Washington, DC — Boston, MA — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) announced today that it will host its “Tenth Annual […]
How We Can Honor Michael Brown in a Meaningful, Constructive Way
By Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson Founder and Executive Director, Be Someone Inc. Nationwide — My heart aches for the people of Ferguson, MO and I cry when I think of the […]
Black-Owned Technology Firm Seeks To Raise Funding To Build A Workable Ready-To-Market Unique Swim Safety System Prototype
— The product is designed to save children’s lives, especially African-American and Latino children who statistically drown at a much higher rate. — San Diego, CA –- The tragic drowning […]
Is The Hatred For Trade Schools Really Class Warfare? Are Low Income Minority Students The Real Targets?
By Harry C. Alford, contributor Trade schools have higher graduation and placement rates than other colleges, yet they are being singled out for cuts in college funding because of their […]
Serena Williams Denies Being Drunk, Pregnant or on Drugs During Wimbledon Meltdown
Nationwide — In the latest issue of Sports Illustrated magazine, tennis champion Serena Williams addressed what happened in Wimbledon when she appeared disoriented and was forced to withdraw from a […]
New Website Makes it Easy to Buy Health Insurance Online
Nationwide — MyHealthPlusDental.com is a website that allows users to get quotes for and purchase health insurance, dental insurance, Medicare supplements and life insurance completely online.
Top 10 Back-To-School Scholarships For African American and Minority Students
Nationwide — The summer is over and the 2014-2015 school year has already started; Students all over the country have returned back to the classroom.
Thousands Attend Funeral Service For Michael Brown -- Speakers Include Al Sharpton, T.D. Jakes, Jamal Bryant, and More
Ferguson, MO — Nearly 5,000 people attended Michael’s Brown funeral on Sunday in St. Louis, Missouri at the Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church. But millions watched it on television as […]
New Dating App Designed for Black Professionals Now Available in the App Store
— MELD App, an app geared towards dating discovery for black professionals, is now available on the App store for IOS devices. — Nationwide — MELD App is a dating […]
Do Whites Understand Life Better Than Blacks?
By Dr. Shane Wall Nationwide — The black community has been outraged by the murder of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Some say officer Darren Wilson shot and killed the young man […]
Jackets For Jobs Earns a NASDAQ Spot On World Humanitarian Day
New York, NY – In honor of World Humanitarian Day, Tuesday, August 19, 2014, Jackets for Jobs, Inc, Founder & CEO, Alison Vaughn rang the closing bell at NASDAQ in […]
Films with Positive Images of Young African American Men to Screen at the Long Beach Indie International Film Festival
— Five-day event showcases global diversity in film, television, and digital media — Los Angeles, CA -– In the midst of the furor over the death of Michael Brown and […]
Auburn University Honors Attorney Gerald A. Griggs as National Hero Award Recipient
Atlanta, GA — Being an “upstander” rather than a “bystander” in bullying situations requires courage and risk, but individuals or groups who take the initiative to be “upstanders” – those […]
Rapper Talib Kweli and CNN Anchor Don Lemon Get into Full-Blown Argument on Live TV
Ferguson, MO — CNN anchor Don Lemon recently interviewed rapper and activist Talib Kweli in Ferguson, Missouri, but the conversation got a little out of hand.
"Trouble in Paradise" -- Nick Cannon Confirms That He and Wife Mariah Carey Are Separated
Nationwide — TV entertainer Nick Cannon has confirmed that the rumors are true; He and his wife pop star singer Mariah Carey are separated, and are living in different homes. […]
Michael Brown's Funeral to Be Held Monday, August 25th -- Al Sharpton to Deliver Eulogy
Ferguson, MO — The family of Michael Brown, the unarmed teen recently shot and killed by a white police officer in a St. Louis suburb, has confirmed that his funeral […]
2014 NAACP Theatre Festival Sets the Stage for 10 Minute Plays
— Featuring plays by Kinnik Sky, Carl Gilliard, Tammy Townsend, Lakinah Lestage, Terrell Tilford and more! — Los Angeles, CA — The 2014 NAACP Theatre Festival will take place September […]
Trayvon Martin's Mom Writes Open Letter to Michael Brown's Family Saying, "Neither of Their Lives Shall Be in Vain"
Nationwide — Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin who was killed two and a half years ago by a volunteer neighborhood watch captain, has penned an open letter to the […]
The 32nd Annual African World Festival Celebrates its "Higher Ground"
— The festival returned to the grounds of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History — Detroit, MI — More than 100,000 visitors mark summer with annual visits […]
Exclusive Black Networking Event To Be Held in Atlanta in Conjunction With the 2014 National Black MBA Conference
— Brown-Forman Corporation & HBCU Connect Announce Exclusive Networking Event in Atlanta — Atlanta, GA — In partnership with Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the nation’s largest and most profitable wine […]
Innovative Fashion Prints Feature Beautiful Black Women
Nationwide — Stephanie Diane Ford, founder of MEin5D Enterprises, has announced the release of a new line of Fashion Guides & Wall Prints featuring the brand’s original fashion icon characters. […]
Top 5 Videos From People Who WITNESSED the Brutal Police Killing of Unarmed Teen Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson, MO — Several witnesses have come forth about the killing of unarmed 18-year old Michael Brown in a St. Louis suburb, but they seem to be getting very little […]
Private Autopsy Requested By Family Shows Michael Brown Was Shot SIX TIMES -- TWICE IN THE HEAD!!
Ferguson, MO — A private autopsy on Michael Brown, the unarmed black teen who was fatally shot by a white police officer in a St. Louis suburb, shows that the […]
Who Killed Michael Brown? -- Officer Darren Wilson, But The Police Initially Refused To Release His Name
Ferguson, MO — Michael Brown, an 18-year old teen, was shot to death by a local police officer last Saturday afternoon in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, as […]
Howard University Professor and Poet Releases 11th Published Volume of Poetry
Washington, DC — Join Lady Janét R. Griffin in her latest publication joy of writing poetry. Amphony Volume IV, dedicated to her colleague and friend, Mr. Rackham Goodlett and as […]
Meet the Author Whose African American Mystery Novels Deliver Suspense, Secrets and Unforgettable Entertainment
Three gripping mystery novels invite readers into stories of hidden conspiracies, dangerous secrets, survival, and the extraordinary courage of ordinary people determined to uncover the truth. Nationwide — Mystery readers […]
George Floyd's Family is Fighting Over Nearly $19 Million in Donations Raised After His Death
Nationwide — George Floyd’s family is demanding answers about nearly $19 million raised in his name after his death. Three of his siblings are now seeking financial records from their […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl With Sickle Cell Gets Transplant Match From Her 13-Year-Old Brother
Nationwide — Alexa Turner, a 9-year-old African American girl from Alabama, is preparing for a major medical procedure that could change her life after years of living with sickle cell […]
NBA Star Jalen Hurts Donates $600K to Help Bring Air Conditioning to Philadelphia High School
Nationwide — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has donated $600,000 through his foundation to help install a new cooling system at Northeast High School in Philadelphia. The donation, announced during a […]
Trump Administration Launches 24/7 'Trump TV' Amid Dispute With Major News Outlets
Nationwide — The Trump administration has launched its own 24/7 online news-style channel just days after blocking reporters from three major news organizations from the White House. Called “Trump TV,” […]
15-Year-Old White Boy Who Tried to Drown a Black Teen While Using Racial Slurs Now Faces Charges
Nationwide — John P. Sheeran, a 15-year-old white boy from Chatham, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after prosecutors accused him of repeatedly forcing a Black teenager underwater during […]
Trump Administration Plans to Admit 17,500 More White South African Refugees
Nationwide — Trump administration officials have told Congress that the United States plans to admit up to 17,500 refugees over the next year, but most of the spots are expected […]
Porsha Williams Says She Had an Emergency Hysterectomy After Doctors Found 21 Uterine Fibroids
Nationwide — The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, who is now 45 years old, has revealed that doctors found 21 uterine fibroids in May, including one as large as a […]
Dr. Velma Trayham Named National Judge for Community Futures Challenge, Calls on Nonprofits to Apply for $250K in Funding
National executive strategist and Black Chamber of Arizona CEO joins distinguished judging panel as five nonprofits will receive $50,000 grants through a national initiative launched by PMI U.S. and administered […]
Black Founder Launches App That Lets Users Test Their Black Culture Knowledge in a Fun, Interactive Way
Nationwide — A new trivia app is putting Black cultural knowledge to the test. Wilmington entrepreneur Leonard Young, founder of DelawareBlack.com and NationalBlackGuide.com LLC, has launched CultureCheck, an interactive Black […]
Stanford University Admits to Using AI to Insert Black Female into Photo, and Erase White Student
Nationwide — Stanford University is facing criticism after an advertisement for its dining services allegedly used artificial intelligence to change the race and gender of a student without his approval. […]
Baltimore Mayor Scolds Reporter For Asking Dumb Question About a 3-Year-Old Who Was Killed
Nationwide — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott confronted a FOX45 reporter during a press conference after a shooting in East Baltimore left a 3-year-old boy and six other people injured. He […]
Meet the Former Bank Security Guard Who Now Helps Save Lives as a Birth Doula
Nationwide — Teddy Gant Jr., a 30-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, left his job as a bank security guard to become a certified full-spectrum doula. As a male doula […]
Black Family Says Funeral Home Mistakenly Cremated Their Mom and Mixed Up Her Body
Nationwide — The family of Kimberly Moore, an African American woman who died at 61 years old, says a funeral home in Detroit, Michigan, showed them another woman’s body during […]
Man Who Helped Pregnant Woman Escape Burning Apartment May Lose Both of His Legs
Nationwide — Brian Jackson, an African American man from Riverside, California, is recovering from serious injuries after trying to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex. He underwent emergency […]
Nolan Wells' Family Responds After Grand Jury Finds No Criminal Conduct in His Death
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ parents are continuing to seek justice after a grand jury found that no criminal charges should be filed in connection with their 18-year-old son’s death. The decision […]
Lionel Richie Hospitalized for the Third Time Due to Heart Issues, 3 Tour Dates to Be Canceled
Nationwide — Legendary singer and songwriter Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again for an ongoing heart problem, forcing him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel three upcoming shows on their […]
Powerful Addiction Drama "Liquor Bank" Begins Limited Theatrical Run at Laemmle Monica Film Center
Based on a true story, Marcellus Cox’s acclaimed short film explores relapse, accountability and the life-changing power of refusing to give up on someone Nationwide — Liquor Bank, the emotionally […]
Dr. Boyce Watkins Announces 2026 All Black National Convention in Jersey City
The four-day independent gathering brings together influential Black voices across business, education, media, mental health, family, and finance to address the future of Black America. Nationwide — Finance professor, author, […]
FinFe$T 2026, a 2-Day Financial Empowerment Festival, to Put Black and Brown Communities at the Center of the AI Economy
The free two-day DFREE® festival at Kean University connects AI access, financial empowerment, and wealth-building, with Dee C. Marshall serving as co-host, while celebrating the DFREE® Movement’s 20-year legacy. Nationwide […]
Black Man Executed in Texas After Nearly 21 Years on Death Row, the 5th Person Executed This Year By the State
Nationwide — LeJames Norman, a 40-year-old African American man from Texas, was executed Wednesday evening for killing three people during a failed 2005 robbery, ending a case that had kept […]
White Man From Texas Arrested After 5-Year-Old Black Girl Killed in Road Rage Shooting
Nationwide — Zah’layah Walter, a 5-year-old African American girl from Texas, was killed after someone allegedly opened fire on her family’s car in a suspected road rage shooting. Her mother […]
Family Files Lawsuit After Black Woman Dies at 20 Weeks Pregnant, Blaming Texas Abortion Ban
Nationwide — Tierra Walker, an African American woman from San Antonio, Texas, who died at 37 years old while 20 weeks pregnant, is the subject of a lawsuit filed by […]
Mike Tyson to Star in New Netflix Docuseries and One-Man Comedy Show
Nationwide — Mike Tyson is bringing more of his life story to Netflix with two new projects that will show different sides of the former heavyweight champion. A four-part documentary […]
Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, Louis Farrakhan's Oldest Daughter, Sadly Dies at 72
Nationwide — Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, the eldest daughter of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died after spending decades serving the organization. She was known for her leadership […]
Two Black Siblings, Ages 11 and 12, Killed in Shooting Days After Football Game Fight
Nationwide — Ja’hki Clark, 12, and Ja’marion Rolle, 11, two African American brothers from DeKalb County, Georgia, were sadly killed in a shooting outside their apartment Sunday, just days after […]
Grand Jury Rules That Nolan Wells' Friends Will Not Face Charges, Drowning Listed as Cause of Death
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ friends will not face criminal charges in connection with his death after a Jackson County grand jury found no evidence that anyone committed a crime or acted […]
Black Mom Charged For Hiding Her 14-Year-Old Daughter Inside a Closet After She Had Run Away From Her Legal Guardian
Nationwide — Sharell Serlestine Davis, a 34-year-old African American woman from Bryan, Texas, has been arrested after she reportedly hid her own daughter, a 14-year-old runaway girl, inside a closet […]
Meet the Black Grandmother Behind a Patented Plush Toy That Supports Children With Autism, ADHD and Anxiety
Nationwide — A simple wish from a granddaughter — “Nanna, I wish you could be here every night to read to me” — inspired Annette Bentley-Smith, an African American grandmother […]
2026 WHIMSY Black Doll & Art Show to Be Held in Detroit in November
Nationwide — Sandy’s Land LLC, known for its mission to empower, entertain, and inspire with products and programming, proudly announces the 2026 Whimsical Black Doll & Art Show (Detroit Doll […]
Two Black Teens Launch Mobile Farm to Inspire the Next Generation of Agriculture Enthusiasts
Mason Wright, a student at Morris Brown College and Kosey Henley, a student at the University of Georgia are helping to lead a hands-on mobile agriculture initiative focused on education, […]
White Cop Finally Charged For Hitting 9-Month Pregnant Black Woman While She Was Handcuffed
Nationwide — Carri Carrico, a former police officer from Buckeye, Arizona, is facing two felony aggravated assault charges after video footage captured her using force against people in custody, including a […]