African American News
Discover news of interest to the African American community, including information about black artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, leaders and media. Find out about companies focusing on the African American market as well as issues in the news influencing the African American experience.
Meet CEO & Founder Velma Trayham of the Largest Multi-Cultural Marketing Consulting Strategy Firm, "Thinkzilla"
If only being called a "nobody" stopped the now Award-Winning Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Humanitarian, Speaker and Author. - April 09, 2018 - Thinkzilla Consulting Group LLC
Youth Achievement Luncheon Presented by the 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
The Youth Achievement Luncheon is the Signature Fundraiser for 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc. and a great way to honor and showcase their mentees and their accomplishments. - April 07, 2018 - 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
Author Angela Brister Re-Releases "Black Woman, Just Get Your Hair Wet!"
Author Angela Brister is excited to release the second edition of her self-help book "Black Woman, Just Get Your Hair Wet!" Launch date is March 27, 2018. - March 23, 2018 - Angela Brister
Diversity Can Help Motorsports Become More Competitive
Latest NASCAR races at ISM Raceway in Arizona illustrate the ethnic, gender and age transformations starting in NASCAR. - March 21, 2018 - Denise Meridith
Martha Wash Did What?!; 10 Minutes with Martha Wash Premieres Monday, March 26th
Martha Wash, two time Grammy nominee and the voice behind such iconic pop and dance classics as “It’s Raining Men” (Weather Girls), “Strike It Up” (Black Box) and “Everybody Dance Now (Gonna Make You Sweat)” (C+C Music Factory), has done the unexpected...again. - March 19, 2018 - DO-KWA Productions
Founders of The Baltimore Ceasefire 365 Movement Recognized with Black History Month Community Leaders Award
Co-Founder Kevin Beasley Plans Dream Bigger Community Institute The Baltimore Ceasefire 365 movement is proud to be one of the recipients of the inaugural Black History Month Community Leaders Awards. Co-founders Kevin “Ogun” Beasley and Erricka Bridgeford were honored at the ceremony... - March 19, 2018 - Dream Bigger Media Group
Omera Productions Create Education Products That Promote Positive Representation of African Americans
Representation in media is essential. We all like to feel that we can relate to something or someone. We like to know that we are not alone or that we can too be like the lead character in that action movie or book. - March 13, 2018 - Omera Productions
World's Youngest Film Maker Visits The Ron Clark Academy
15 year old filmmaker takes her remarkable story to the world famous Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. Called The World's Most Powerful Girl by the US Secretary of State, she advocates for Girls Education across the globe, has met with 24 Presidents, spoken to more than 25,000 youths in 13 countries on Education, and has spoken at the UN, UNESCO and COP23 on Climate Change & Education. - March 09, 2018 - DUSUSU
New Digital Magazine Helps Minority Women and Girls Get Excited About STEM Education and Careers
STEM Darlings is a new digital magazine that features profiles of women in STEM Fields, women in history who have made an impact and contribution in science, technology, engineering, and math, activity pages, STEM toy recommendations, and STEM learning resources at low or no cost. - March 04, 2018 - Samantha Gregory Media, LLC.
Georgia Swimwear Designer Exclusively Chosen as One of The Society Fashion Week's Tour Emerging Showcasing Designers of 2018
Designer Swimwear For The Luxurious Woman; Enhance Your Beauty - February 27, 2018 - ShaLaJá Swimwear
Perception Envisions Advanced Technologies, Gadgets and Animated Sequences Seen in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther”
Perception’s Experience Designing Real-World Tech Resonates in the Fantastical World of Wakanda. - February 23, 2018 - PERCEPTION
Author Margo Lee Williams Promotes Her North Carolina African American History Book "From Hill Town to Strieby"
Author Margo Lee Williams is pleased to announce the promotion of her book, "From Hill Town to Strieby: Education and the American Missionary Association in the Uwharrie “Back Country” of Randolph County, North Carolina." - February 22, 2018 - Margo Lee Williams
Amazon Releases the Long-Awaited Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child Documentary on Amazon Direct
The wait is over for devout members of the BeyHive, who are aware of the humble beginnings of Beyoncé and Destiny's Child as the group called Girls Tyme, which Beyoncé headed with fellow Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson and former Prince protégé Ashely "Tamar" Davis. Girls Tyme The Untold Story of Destiny's Child has arrived. - February 20, 2018 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing
Baltimore Rapper Damond Blue to Take Kids to See Black Panther
Baltimore rapper Damond Blue, his foundation Beats Not Bullets and Dream Bigger Media Group are buying out three theaters at the Towson Cinemark Theatre in Maryland to allow children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore the opportunity to view Marvel’s new movie Black... - February 15, 2018 - Dream Bigger Media Group
NubianFlix™ Joins the #BlackPantherChallenge Movement to Send Brooklyn Children to See Black Panther
NubianFlix™ joins the #BlackPantherChallenge movement to send Brooklyn children to see Black Panther. Initially started by Frederick Joseph for Harlem children, it began to spread throughout the country when Fred challenged others to do the challenge too. The Brooklyn campaign being, spearheaded by Pearl Fields of NubianFlix™ & Anthony Lockett-Larsen has managed to raise $2,574 of their $10,000 goal & will be providing tickets to children in Walt Whitman middle school & Children of Promise NYC. - February 14, 2018 - NubianFlix™
Investment Club Launches Women’s Empowerment Initiative to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
20/20 Investment Club has an all-female, African American membership and celebrates its 20th anniversary by launching “Campaign INSPIRE!”, a national women’s empowerment initiative designed to celebrate the power of unity at a critical time in our nation’s history. - February 14, 2018 - 20/20 Investment Club
E.L Discipline is Helping Individuals Master Self & Mental Discipline
Author E.L Discipline has taken his expertise to another level, and is now educating individuals on improving the way they interact in their daily lives. His new book, "The Importance of Discipline," (Published by Andrea Johnson Books Publishing) is a resource of mastering the art of Discipline and success. - February 11, 2018 - Andrea Johnson Books Publishing
Dating Coach is a Real Life "Hitch" for Single Men in the #MeToo #TimesUp Era
Many eligible bachelors who are active in today's dating scene are feeling a bit wary about approaching women of interest. Why? The #MeToo Movement and the similar #TimesUp movement. Can an author and professional dating coach help calm the fears of men who are now uneasy about flirting with women? - February 10, 2018 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Creators of Academy Award-Winning Film Moonlight Inspire Nonprofit Leader’s Documentary Highlighting the Beauty of Liberty City
Liberty City in Miami is compared to Detroit, Chicago and other communities known for their violence, but a new documentary aims to change the narrative about the neighborhood and the people who live there. The documentary is called S.O.O.T. (Striding Over Obstacles Together) and it was created by William Foncham II. Foncham was inspired by Barry Jenkins and Tarell McCraney, creators of the Academy Award-winning film, Moonlight, about two boys coming of age in Liberty City. - February 07, 2018 - Miami Children's Initiative
Raptors Return to the Hood in New Film by Director Kevin Brooks
Brooks idea for the story came after witnessing so much civil unrest in the United States over the past couple of years. - February 07, 2018 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
A Night of Fashion Returns to Atlanta with Upcoming Event Hosted by I Will Survive, Inc.
Join IWS for an exquisite event where Health meets Fashion on the Runway. There will be live entertainment, professional expert health speakers, fashion show, dinner, silent auction and more. - February 05, 2018 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Creative Educational Products, Inc. Debuts Quiztory, as a Web-Based Trivia Game, and “This Day in Quiztory” Into Chicago Public Schools
Creative Educational Products, Inc. and Chicago Public Schools have teamed up to introduce the Quiztory trivia game and “This Day in Quiztory” into CPS’s learning platform beginning February 2018. “This Day in Quiztory” is a weekday podcast that debuted in June 2014... - February 01, 2018 - Creative Educational Products, Inc.
A Phenomenal Baker and Cake Artist That You Probably Never Met
Engineer turned cake artist describes Melanie Wideman, the owner of A Little Slice of Heaven Bakery. While known throughout the metro Atlanta area for her custom cake creations for weddings, birthdays, and retirement celebrations, anyone in the continental US can now experience the taste of a little slice of heaven with the launch of the bakery's online store. - January 18, 2018 - A Little Slice of Heaven Bakery
Ghetto Bastard, a Memoir by Russell Vann, Released October 11, 2017
Ghetto Bastard is a story of survival. Malik was born into these circumstances, with no father to teach him how to be a man, and to a mother who didn't want him. Malik must navigate his way to adulthood with only the streets as his guide. One wonders, would Malik become the next dope fiend? The next dope dealer? The next one to go to prison? The next unwed teenage parent? - January 18, 2018 - Russell Dynasty, LLC
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month; A.L. Smith Tackles the Issue in Her Novel, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story
Indy author A.L. Smith tackles human trafficking in the critically acclaimed, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story. "Smith's voice is both sturdy and elegant, delivering blunt, edgy prose that's never lurid." -Kirkus Reviews, 14 Recommended Indie Books 2017 - January 11, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC
Theology of Prince by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Even though Prince was an internationally renowned artist, little is known about the impact of religion and spirituality on his music and artistic expression. Through this Call for Submissions on the Theology of Prince, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will curate and publish art, poems, essays, and academic papers from a variety of religious, spiritual, and theological perspectives. - January 09, 2018 - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Fresh Air Vallejo & Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 Oppose Vallejo Cement Factory Proposal
Pollution and lack of Environmental Justice in South Vallejo neighborhood nearest to proposed Orcem Americas cement grinding operation top SEIU’s list of concerns. - December 28, 2017 - Fresh Air Vallejo
From Contest to Covers; We Here Now Music Group Signs and Releases Isaiah Freeman
smarturl.it/IFCovers Who knew that entering a social media contest would lead Isaiah Freeman to signing a one song contract with We Here Now Music Group? With only a week to find a winner and have them in Nashville in time for the event, Lady T’Mil implemented the now first ever TIMA/We Here... - December 23, 2017 - We Here Now Music Group, LLC
South African Government Served with Secession Notice by The Afrikaner Society
The president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma was served with a notice of intent to Secede by the sheriff of Pretoria on Friday December 15th 2017 by the Afrikaner Society. - December 21, 2017 - The Afrikaner Society
TTL Media Founder, Tim Black Announces New Media Platform, BlackWord Today, Catering to the Black Community
BlackWord Today provides a sounding stage for issues facing the Black Community. The forum includes stories focused on politics, finances, health, entertainment, education, child rearing, and offers the audience an opportunity to call in during the live streams to voice opinions. - December 18, 2017 - TTL Media
Early Bird Africa Safari Offers Unveiled: Serengeti – Masai Mara Migration Trip 2018
Hallmark Travel Planners has released early bird offers and departure dates for anybody planning to visit Africa and enjoy the great wildebeest migration. The safari trips, made up of 11 nights, will take place between July and October 2018. The safari itinerary has a main focus on Serengeti and Masai Mara Game reserves. - December 13, 2017 - Hallmark Travel Planners
Talk2Emm & Phresh Nation Hopes to Raise $2000 to Help Keep Less Fortunate People in NYC Warm This Winter
Homelessness and poverty are unfortunate mishaps for thousands of New Yorkers. But, you can help combat our fight against these issues and keep a couple hundred of those individuals warm this winter. Join Talk2Emm & Phresh Nation as they host a crowd-funding event to reach a benchmark of $2000... - December 09, 2017 - Phresh Nation LLC
Marynell Meadors to Coach New WBCBL Team in Atlanta
Playmakers Basketball Royalties Announces the Formation of the Atlanta Monarchs. - December 06, 2017 - Playmakers Basketball Royalties
Smoke More Tour is Everything Right with Hip Hop
Smoke More Tour is a tour that originated in New York City and goes from city to city highlighting hip hop friendly venues along the way. Entertaining dwellers with live DJ, live performances, and featuring the newest tech and fashion - Smoke More Tour is a steamers paradise. - December 04, 2017 - Smoke More Tour
African-American PR Firm Helps Police Increase Recruitment & Diversity One Department at a Time
Washington, DC based public relations firm, CD Global Strategies Group, shares lessons learned with police departments to recruit qualified & diverse officers. - December 04, 2017 - CD Global Strategies Group LLC
Athletes For Art Collides with Art Basel 2017
This December, Athletes For Art touches down in Miami, hosting a weekend of exclusive events during the 2017 edition of the long running, iconic, international Art Basel. - November 30, 2017 - TSD Image
Alliance HealthCare System's Ribbon Cutting for New Hospice Center
Alliance HealthCare Hospice and Palliative Care celebrated the opening of its new home-based and inpatient center with a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. - November 23, 2017 - TF Productions
An American Navy Vet with PTSD and a Canadian Former Depressive Create the First Cannabis-Scented Sticker Card Set
A partnership between an American Navy veteran with PTSD and a Canadian who suffered from chronic depression has resulted in the creation of a humorous cartoon collectible card set meant to promote the positives of cannabis. - November 21, 2017 - Zelpha Comics and Publishing Ltd.
Brooklyn Community Services Fatherhood Program Launched "Barbershop Dad Talk" Series for Non-Custodial Fathers at Coney Island Barbershop
Brooklyn Community Services’ Fatherhood Program held its first “Barbershop Dad Talk” at Timbuktu Hair Care in Coney Island on November 16. The barbershop event gave non-custodial fathers the opportunity to talk about the challenges of parenthood in a casual setting. - November 17, 2017 - Brooklyn Community Services
Jasmine Brett Stringer to Speak at 36th Sharjah International Book Fair
International Lifestyle Expert Jasmine Brett Stringer will lead a panel discussion about her award-winning book, Seize Your Life: How to Carpe Diem Every Day. - November 03, 2017 - Jasmine Brett Stringer
U.S. Army Veteran Marche Johnson Launches Major Organizers® Franchise to Serve Montgomery, AL, and Surrounding Areas
Major Organizers® selects Montgomery, AL as the newest franchise location. - November 02, 2017 - Major Organizers (R)
Ova Entertainment & DocFlyBeatz Announce New Single; Listen to Michael Jaxon on Apple iTune and Google Play
One of Pizzazz Production's clients, Ova Entertainment & DocFlyBeatz, announces the release of their new single, Michael Jaxon. The single was released on November 1, 2017 via Apple iTune and Google Play. Download and listen. Pizzazz Production is hosting a Virtual Single Release Party on Zoom on November 1, 2017 at 8 PM Eastern Daylight Time. - November 01, 2017 - Pizzazz Production
Discover Diabetes Self-Cure Announces the Launch of Its New Website
Ernest Quansah, type 2 diabetes survivor, cure expert and founder of Discover Diabetes Self-Cure says, "We are very excited to launch this website to help diabetics and pre-diabetics heal. My own story about how my diabetes type 2 was cured was featured in the WebMD Diabetes, fall 2016 issue, page 19." WebMD is the largest health-information provider to doctors and the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2017 - Discover Diabetes Self-Cure
Pivotal Practices Consulting Named as a Top 100 MBE
CRMSDC names Pivotal Practices Consulting LLC as one of the best in the region. - October 30, 2017 - Pivotal Practices Consulting LLC
National Bar Association and Minority In-House Counsel Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Increase Diversity in Corporate In-House and Outside Counsel
The strategic partnership between the National Bar Association (NBA) and the Minority In-House Counsel Association (MIHCA) is focused on achieving greater diversity in the employment of corporate in-house counsel, as well as in business development opportunities for minority outside counsel. - October 25, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
High School Juniors and Seniors Think They Are Failing Emotionally
The New #StrongGirls Initiative empowers young women to become emotionally intelligent to combat the feeling of emotional failure teens are experiencing. Media Personality and Co-Founder of The Keitt Institute, Jennifer Keitt, offers parents and educators 3 tips for helping empower teen girls to build their emotional intelligence. - October 20, 2017 - The Keitt Institute
Dog Ear Publishing Presents Literary Award to Books Featuring Adventures of Sophie Washington
Two books by author Tonya Duncan Ellis in her Sophie Washington series starring middle school students have earned the Dog Ear Publishing Award of Literary Excellence. Proceeds from her book through Nov. 1 will be given to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. - October 11, 2017 - Dog Ear Publishing
Author David Ogula Releases New Book - "Shedding Black Africa's Burden"
Author, David Ogula is pleased to announce the release of his new book, "Shedding Black Africa's Burden." Released by Dog Ear Publishing in August 2017, the book encourages readers to help give Africa’s children a place of pride. - September 30, 2017 - David Ogula
Tampa Church Will Host a Choir from Germany as They Focus on Hurricane Victims Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:00am
Mount Olive Church is a very compassionate and caring church and they love to reach out to help the community. The Mount Olive Church leader teaches us to always reach out to help that's why they are having a concert with this amazing choir from Germany and the proceeds will go to the hurricane victims. All are invited to support this event. - September 29, 2017 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Fall Into the New Music Ventures We Here Now Music Group Has Made
We Here Now Music Group has been up to some great things. - September 24, 2017 - We Here Now Music Group, LLC