— “Ebony,” “FINE Success” and “AMPS” Magazines are Taken with Author Paul Lamar Hunter’s Story in “No Love, No Charity: the Success of the 19th Child” — Nationwide — Late […]
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Ladies, What Name Do You Wear on Your Back? (No, Not Your Clothes Silly!) -- What's Your Woman Brand?
By Tamara Hartley Nationwide — In the business world, a brand is a promise to consistently deliver a product, service, quality or experience. Ask any woman about her preferred clothing […]
"I Bet You Had No Idea That These 12 Black Celebrities Are Turning 50 Years Old In 2014"
Nationwide — It happens to everyone as time goes by, and there is nothing any of us can do about it! It’s called aging, and some of our favorite African […]
BET.com Adds LGBT Writer to this Summer’s “You Gotta Have It” List
Nationwide — BET, via their web site at BET.com, has chosen writer Terry E. Hill’s Sunday Morning Trilogy as three of this summer’s must-read novels. Often compared to the late E. […]
Meet the NYPD Police Officer Who Used a Fatal (and Illegal) Headlock on Eric Garner -- He's Been Given Desk Duty WITH PAY
New York, NY — NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo has had his gun and badge stripped, after he was seen on video apparently putting Eric Garner, a 400-pound African American man, […]
400-Pound Man Dies After NYC Police Officer Put Him in A Chokehold -- Investigation Launched; Rallies Planned
New York, NY — The recent death of 43-year old Eric Garner, who died after a New York City police officer put him in a chokehold, is now being investigated by […]
This Guy Says Essence Magazine Has No, Well... Essence -- It's Kind of Harsh, But Is He Right?
Nationwide — NNPA columnist Raynard Jackson recently wrote a column entitled Nothing Essential About Essence where he attacks Essence Communications (the producers of Essence Magazine and Essence Music Festival) for […]
Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Installed as International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Charlotte, NC — Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a business executive, was installed as the 2014-2018 International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), an international service organization […]
"The Supreme Human Being" -- This Story Contains the Hidden Truth of the Real Life Mayweather Murder Case
Detroit, MI — Available now on Amazon.com and iTunes is as a new science fiction/suspense book that is filled with turns, flips and twisted outcomes. The Supreme Human Being by […]
Black Businesses Are Booming in... Brazil (Yes, the country!)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Nearly 80 percent of Brazil’s new members of the middle class are Black, according to a recent report from TheRoot.com. Apparently, these Afro-Brazilians are benefiting […]
About 75% of African Americans are Lactose Intolerant -- and Black Women Are Especially at Risk For Osteoporosis
Nationwide — Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leaves bones more porous and fragile, leaving them at greater risk for fractures. There is often a misconception that African American women […]
Whites, Not Blacks Represent The Largest Group of People Moving to Low Income Areas -- and Other Little Known Facts
Nationwide — One in four Americans now live in poverty areas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The number of people who have been forced to move to poverty areas […]
"The Last Virgin Alive" -- A New Bittersweet Tale About the Travails of a Virgin Girl’s First Year in College
— Debutante author Stephanie Crosby pens a gripping romantic suspense novel about a girl called Symphony who is feeling isolated and rejected from her social circle at college owing to […]
This Teen Has Just Been Sentenced to 23 Years in Jail For Killing a Dog -- A Police Dog!
Palm Beach, FL — A Florida judge has just sentenced 18-year old Ivins Rosier to 23 years in jail for shooting and killing a retired police dog back in 2012. […]
3 Phenomenal Books (By Black Women) That Every Black Woman Should Read This Summer!
By Tamara Hartley Nationwide — What’s on your reading list this summer? I know that summer is a time for relaxation and it’s the time many of us use to […]
30 Day Challenge Brings New Hope To Single Women Looking For Love -- New 5-Part Audio Series Available For Download
— Approximately 65% of all African American women over the age of 25 in the United States are single — but many want to be in a loving and well […]
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Corruption Both Before and After Katrina
New Orleans, LA — Ray Nagin, the former mayor of New Orleans, has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison. The 58-year old entrepreneur-turned-politician was found guilty back in […]
This Community Leader and Master Motivator Says "The Chess Board is the Board of Education"
— Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone, Inc. in Atlanta, was recently interviewed on BlackAmericaWeb.com’s “Mamas Gone Wild” Show with Nikki Woods and Mary Boyce. — Dallas, TX — Orrin […]
Motivational Speaker Marcus Parker Launches New Android App as a Tool For Daily Motivation
Nationwide — The evening news, the feature story on the front page of the paper, and even the most talked about local issues on local radio stations have one thing […]
African Americans Gaining Ground Developing Real Estate
— F. Todd Ryan Developing His Land into $4,000,000 Development. — Boston, MA — Richard Michel Abraham, founder of the REDI Foundation, introduced his 6-month one-on-one mentoring certification real estate […]
Sherri Shepherd on Her Unborn Child: "I'm Not Paying Child Support... And I Don't Want Custody"
Nationwide — What could possibly possess a mother to say that she does not want custody of her unborn child? Well, for actress/comedienne Sherri Shepherd, it’s because of her estranged […]
Renowned Educator Writes Book for Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life
Jersey City, NJ — As the achievement gap continues to pose one of the greatest challenges to educators at all levels, the plight of the Black male learner poses an […]
“Girl, Just Move On!” – 7 Warning Signs That It May Be Time to Let It Go
By Tamara Hartley Nationwide — Not everyone or everything is a permanent fixture in our lives. Things change and people change. People, positions, and possessions can serve us well for […]
Comedian/Actress Cocoa Brown Joins Author Angela Clay to Co-Host the Fifth Annual "Loving The Me I See" Girls’ Self-Esteem Workshop
Dallas, TX — Get ready for an empowering day at the Fifth Annual “Loving The Me I See” Girls’ Self-Esteem Workshop on Saturday, July 26, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 […]
University Shows Support For Black Female Professor Who Was Body-Slammed By Police For "Jaywalking"
Phoenix, AZ — A recent police confrontation where Arizona State University Professor Dr. Ersula Ore was body slammed to the ground for jaywalking has gained national attention and now more […]
Award-Winning Director, Writer Alton Glass Makes History at the 18th Annual American Black Film Festival, ‘CRU’
— ‘CRU’ sweeps festival, nabs all awards in nominated categories — Los Angeles, CA — Celebrated director, writer, producer Alton Glass is no stranger to the American Black Film Festival […]
“Is That a Misquote on the Memorial Tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?” -- That Is Not What He Said
— Explosive Allegations Contained In Newly Published Website. — New York, NY — “The inscription on the memorial tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is not what he said […]
Unbeweavable! New Program Empowers African American Women (and Men) Financially in the $10 Billion Hair Weave Industry
— Start your own hair business today, selling high-end hair at an affordable price — Nationwide — There is a new, unique and very profitable black owned company named, The […]
Singer/Songwriter Dominique Toney Debuts with Eclectic & Confessional Alternative Soul-Pop Song Cycle A Love Like Ours
— 11-song CD Features Special Guests Ray Parker Jr. and Dominique’s Father Kevin Toney (founding keyboardist of The Blackbyrds) — Nationwide — Prepare to see and hear a lot of […]
Actor Michael Ealy Speaks on "Barbershop 3," "Think Like A Man 3," and Why He Has Blue Eyes
Nationwide — Michael Ealy, the blue-eyed hunk was named one of People magazines’ “On the Verge” actors in the magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” 2002 and 2013 issues. Furthermore, he was […]
New DVD Fitness Program Helps African Americans Battle Diabetes and High Blood Pressure with Simple Exercises For a Longer Happier Life
Nationwide — Alive! with Damue is a dynamic new health and fitness program by Damue Bagwell designed to help maintain and lower blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. The fact is […]
"You Got This Right?" -- Why Do Men Always Have to Pay When on a Date?
By Tamara Hartley Nationwide — Let’s face it; the world of dating has changed! Thanks to virtual chatrooms, online dating, and reality TV matchmakers, a person’s potential dating pool has […]
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 […]