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Acclaimed Black Author Terry E. Hill Releases Gripping New Thriller, “The Resistance”
2+ day, 25+ min ago (181+ words) Atlanta’s First Lady by day, secret vigilante assassin by night—a gripping new novel from the bestselling author. Nationwide — Urban Renaissance proudly announces the official release of The Resistance, the explosive new novel from acclaimed author Terry E. Hill. Known for…...
Black-Owned Tech Company Relaunches TapBlk, the First All-In-One Social Networking App Connecting Black Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Supporters
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (437+ words) TapBlk brings community discovery, business visibility, real-world networking, and AI-powered relationship tools into one app — The Platform Built for Us. Empowered by Us. Based on the company’s research, TapBlk’s distinction as the first all-in-one social networking app of its kind…...
Founder of the Legendary Laff House, Mr. Rod, Launches National Search for the Next Generation of Comedians
3+ day, 45+ min ago (533+ words) The Philadelphia comedy club that helped nurture Kevin Hart’s early career continues its legacy of discovering talent through the Welcome to the Fellowship Challenge Nationwide — Before Kevin Hart became one of the world’s most recognizable entertainers, The Laff House was…...
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Retire After Clash With Trump Over Black History Museum
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (558+ words) Nationwide — Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of 2026 after a year of growing tension between the museum system and the Donald […] The post Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Retire After Clash With…...
Black Author’s New Book Chronicles His Transition From Gang Influence to Purpose, Leadership, and Self-Discovery
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (622+ words) Nationwide — Harold F. Butler III, author of Born to Survive, Built to Succeed, shares the lessons, spiritual awakening, and inner transformation that taught him the true value of life […] The post Black Author's New Book Chronicles His Transition From Gang…...
Rapper Fat Joe Claims He’s “the Blackest” While Defending His Use of the N-Word
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (306+ words) Nationwide — Rapper Fat Joe, who is from the Bronx, is once again defending his connection to Black culture and his use of the N-word. The Puerto Rican and Cuban […] The post Rapper Fat Joe Claims He's "the Blackest" While Defending…...
Emory Jones, Jay-Z’s Friend, Gets Presidential Pardon From Trump After 16 Years in Prison
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (433+ words) Nationwide — Emory Jones, a longtime friend and business associate of Jay-Z, has received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump more than two decades after his federal drug conviction. He […] The post Emory Jones, Jay-Z's Friend, Gets Presidential Pardon From Trump…...
Black Woman From Kansas Who Raised Almost Ten Children Turns 107 Years Old
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (488+ words) Nationwide — Mason Byrd, an African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, has turned 107 years old surrounded by the family she helped raise. Born in 1919, Byrd has spent […] The post Black Woman From Kansas Who Raised Almost Ten Children Turns 107 Years…...
Charter School Accused of Discriminating Against Black Applicants to Pay Nearly $4M Settlement
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (409+ words) Nationwide — A Philadelphia charter school and its former CEO have agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle federal allegations that the school discriminated against Black applicants during a 2023 […] The post Charter School Accused of Discriminating Against Black Applicants to Pay…...
Singer/ Rapper Lizzo “Relieved” After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Former Stylist
1+ week, 1+ day ago (428+ words) Nationwide — Lizzo says she is “relieved” after a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels. U.S. District Judge Fernando L. […] The post Singer/ Rapper Lizzo "Relieved" After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit…...