— Iconic brand presents a fresh and innovative event where hipster meets Hip Hop — Nationwide — The NorthStar Group and The Source Magazine will present the inaugural SOURCE360 Expo, […]
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"Listen Up: Music and the Multicultural Consumer" Latest Nielsen Diverse Intelligence Series Report Released
New York, NY — From gospel and the blues to jazz and hip hop, African-Americans have long shaped American music – and continue to do so. Listen Up: Music and […]
Women We Are Not Intended To Be Perfect But "Whole", and "Whole Women Win!"
Phoenix, AZ — According to the American Economic Journal (2009), “The lives of women in the United States have improved over the past 35 years by many objective measures, yet […]
Inspirational New Guide to Building Successful Relationships — “Seal the Deal” By Nadi Williams
— Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated family, relationships and marriage book from San Diego, CA, author Nadi Williams. — Nationwide — Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Seal the […]
International Black Women’s Congress (IBWC) Holds 30th Annual Economic Empowerment Conference In Virgina Beach
Nationwide — The International Black Women’s Congress (IBWC) a non-profit, community based organization, headquartered in Norfolk, VA and founded by Dr. La Francis Rodgers-Rose, will hold their 30th annual conference […]
"Knock Knock Whooz There?" -- A Ghetto Tale By Marvin Griffin
Nationwide — “… Prisons today represent a kind of break from the rest of the world’s mindset on incarceration,” [where deprivation is deep], “that it challenges our conception of what […]
McDonald's CEO Reveals the Company's 4 Biggest Problems - But He Forgot To Mention This!
Nationwide — No, it’s not a mistake. Many people don’t know this , but the CEO of McDonald’s is Black and his name is Don Thompson. Thompson recently had a […]
New Book "From Slave To National Hero: The Legend of Nanny" Tells an Amazing Story!
Nationwide — Jamaican-born writer, Colin C. Reid, has incorporated multi-disciplinary story-telling to recreate a gripping historical narrative of Chief Nanny and her fearless Maroons. His book, From Slave To National […]
Jill Scott Talks About Her 63-Pound Weight Loss Journey in the Latest Issue of Essence Magazine
Nationwide — Singer and actress Jill Scott is on the cover of the September 2014 issue of Essence magazine, and inside she talks about her amazing 63-pound weight loss journey.
Birthright: Farafina Kan 10th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, DC -- An Elegant Evening of West African Dance and Drumming
— To take place in Washington, DC on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the University of the District of Columbia’s Theatre of the Arts. — Washington, DC –- Farafina Kan: […]
Michigan Government Agencies May Discriminate on the Basis of Sex, I.E. "No Woman Should Be Making That Kind of Money"
— The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals legitimized sex discrimination against Michigan female contractors in the unpublished opinion of BBF Engineering Services, P.C. v. State of Michigan, et al. — […]
The Annual International Locks Conference Asks, "Where is Nu Ms. Natural Sista?"
— The Nu Ms. Natural Sista Challenge, to take place at the 2014 Annual International Locks Conference in Philadelphia, aims to uplift and restore Black women (Aboriginal Indigenous, African American, […]
Black Vice Chancellor of the University of Tennessee Addresses World Korean Medical Organization on Pharmaceutical Safety Issues
Memphis, TN — Ken Brown, JD, MPA, PhD, FACHE, executive vice chancellor and chief operations officer of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), was a guest speaker at […]
I Got on Up to Go See "Get on Up" About the Late James Brown, But Was Kind of Disappointed -- Here's Why!
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Just last year, Chadwick Boseman successfully channeled the spirit of Jackie Robinson in 42, a powerful biopic about the Hall of Fame great who made […]
The Family of 19-Year Old Keith Warren Found Hung on a Tree 29 Years Ago in 1986 Seeks to Have Case Re-Opened
Washington, DC — Sean Bell. Amadou Diallo. Trayvon Martin. Keith Warren. These four men and countless others have no familial or formal relationships, but their lives are interconnected as they […]
This Black Female Dentist Is Changing Lives One Smile at a Time
Bowie, MD — Do you have crooked teeth, buck teeth or gaps in between your teeth? Are you afraid to smile? A recent study revealed that people who smile and […]
Sagz Jeans Launches New Fashion Line Styled By Teens; Features Unique Snap-on Custom Boxer Shorts For Worry-Free Mobility
— Latest versions of urban clothing maker’s popular ‘sagging’ jeans owe much to style conscious teenage designers. — New York, NY — Sagz Urban Wear, LLC, makers of urban influenced […]
Miss Black US Ambassador Pageant Kicks-Off Design Essentials® "Strength to Shine" Women’s Empowerment Initiative
— Design Essentials Salon Systems NEW Hydrience Argan Collection aims to support and offer beauty services to women’s empowerment organizations, groups and events — Atlanta, GA — Design Essentials® launched their […]
Xerox Launches 2014-2015 Technical Scholarship Program For Minority Students
— The deadline to apply is September 30th — Nationwide — The 2014-15 Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship will provide funding to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or […]
Unique Program For Troubled Youth to Honor Contributors at Special Dinner, Entertainment, and Awards Show in Chicago
— Entertainers for the night will include Marshall Thompson and the world famous Chi-Lites, and gospel artist Pastor Mitty Collier. — Chicago, IL — Probation Challenge, the first court-mandated program […]
Brooklyn Prosecutors Are Looking into Nearly 100 Cases That May Be Wrongful Convictions -- and 57 of Them Are From the SAME Detective!
Brooklyn, NY — Prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York City are now reviewing at least 90 cases that may be wrongful convictions. Even worse, 57 of those cases involve the same […]
Non-Profit Leader Orrin Hudson to Launch National "Pants Up" Tour To Encourage Young People to "Dress Like a Champion"
Atlanta, GA — Orrin Hudson and his non-profit Be Someone organization are on a mission to launch a National “Pants Up” Tour encouraging urban youth to pull up their pants […]
High School Principal Declares, "School Alone is not Enough to Ensure Your Child's Success"
Oakland, CA — It is no secret that many children in America are not being served by their schools. While everyone plays a role in this struggle and in its […]
Author and Diversity Trainer Pronounces Humanity’s Racial Bottom Line
Pasadena, CA — In RACE: My Story & Humanity’s Bottom Line, respected trainer, keynote speaker and attorney Lauren Joichin Nile describes her personal experiences with racism, the source and beginning […]
Is Discrimination to Blame? Pioneering Juvenile Court Judge Forced from Office
Cincinnati, OH — As the first African-American woman and the first Democrat to ever become a judge in the juvenile court system of Hamilton County, Ohio, Tracie Hunter had high […]
African American Cartoon Series Puts A "Ninja" Spin on Slavery – And a Video Game is Also in the Works!
Berlin, NJ — There was Roots, then 12 Years a Slave, and now in development is a cartoon series called Mortolkosbei. Picture two runaway slaves who are fighting for their […]
Rapper Ma$e Says, "I'm Done With the Church" -- Already Working on a New Album Due Out This October
Harlem, NY — 36-year old Mason Betha, better known as Ma$e, has reportedly cut all ties with the church and is now back involved with rap music. TMZ reports that […]
This Man Is Suing a Local Pizza Restaurant For $260,000 Because the Employees Beat Him Up When He Tried To Rob Them
Newport, DE — Back in 2010, a man named Nigel Sykes recently tried to rob Seasons Pizza restaurant in Newport, Delaware, but employees tackled him, took his gun, and beat […]
Unique Web Site, BlackResults.com, Gears To Reshape Wealth In The Black Community
Nationwide — BlackResults.com, dubbed as the search engine that gives back, is a new search engine which donates 20% of its net profits to the African American community by way […]
Amazing!! These Black and Hispanic Kids Speak Fluent Chinese -- Find Out Why They Are Learning
New York, NY — Have you ever seen Black children speaking Chinese? If not, watch the video below (It’s truly amazing!). It’s called the Global Language Project (GLP), and its […]
African-American IT Expert Unveils New Website Design Company, Bull On Clicks, to Help Businesses Achieve Greater Success
Nationwide — Judy Long, a highly regarded African-American website designer, and owner of new IT company Bull On Clicks, creates custom designed websites for clients worldwide. Her goal is to […]
Be Good to Yourself -- Join the Sisters & Friends Martha’s Vineyard Getaway
Nationwide — Haven’t made vacation plans yet? Join more than 75 women from seven states including Texas, Washington, Illinois, Ohio that are gathering in Martha’s Vineyard for the annual Sisters […]
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 […]