Press Releases
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VISIT FLORIDA: Jacksonville
Located in the northeast Florida off the first coast, Jacksonville is among the top 5 largest cities in the United States. This large city provides…
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VISIT FLORIDA: Top Beach Destinations
The gorgeous white sands, picturesque views, and warm tropical weather put Florida at the forefront for the best beach destination vacations. Each Florida beach has…
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Essence Celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2010: Where Black Women Come First
ESSENCE will mark its 40th anniversary in 2010; beginning a year long celebration in honor of African-American women during Black History Month. Specifically, ESSENCE…
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EBONY Redefines Black Power in New 150 List
Now is undeniably the age of power-individually and collectively-for African-Americans. Like never before, EBONY drills far beneath the surface and offers a thorough examination of…
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Kandi Burruss statement on the death of Ashley “AJ” Jewell
I am devastated by the loss of AJ. His death comes on the heels of the death of my beloved Uncle Ralph and with both…
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Judge approves Michael Vick’s $20M bankruptcy plan
A judge on Thursday approved Michael Vick’s plan to repay creditors who are owed $20 million and emerge from bankruptcy on the same day he…
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Chris Brown Ordered Not to Contact Rihanna for the Next Five Years
Chris Brown was formally sentenced to five years’ probation for beating Rihanna. He also was ordered to complete 180 days community labor to be personally…
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Nevada Supreme Court to weigh OJ release on appeal
Lawyers for O.J. Simpson and a former golfing buddy hope to persuade a Nevada Supreme Court panel to spring the two men from prison while…
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Closing arguments set for ex-congressman’s trial
A jury is scheduled to hear closing arguments Wednesday in the bribery trial of a former Louisiana congressman whose case gained notoriety after a search…
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NAACP Harnesses Cell Phone Power to Launch New High Tech “Rapid Response System”
An innovative national program to help fight crime in American cities and towns will be unveiled Monday, July 13th at the NAACP Centennial Convention in…
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Judge: Simpson `acquittal suit’ to stay in storage
A judge on Monday ordered O.J. Simpson‘s former manager to keep the former football star’s so-called acquittal suit in storage until it is determined who…
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Black Women Elected Officials and Leaders to Convene in Chicago
Over 250 Black women state representatives, senators, judges, commissioners, councilwomen, presidents and executives of organizations and corporations from across the country are expected to take…
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Charges Against ‘New Black Panthers’ Dropped by Obama Justice Deptartment
Charges brought against three members of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense under the Bush administration have been dropped by the Obama Justice Department,…
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UNCF’s HBCU Empower Me Tour Visits Dillard University to Inspire Youth to Build Wealth
The United Negro College Fund – in partnership with The Wachovia Foundation and the Manifest your Destiny Foundation, hosted activities at Dillard University last Saturday,…
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Hampton University Releases Statement On Shooting Incident
PRESS RELEASE: Hampton, VA – There was a shooting incident on the campus of Hampton University at approximately 1 a.m. today. No current students were…
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National Black Chamber Urges Congress to Oppose Federal Renewable Energy Standards
The National Black Chamber of Commerce today sent a letter to the members of the Congressional Black Caucus urging members to oppose any legislation that…
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J McCoy’s 15th Platinum Birthday Bash
Recording Artist / Actor J McCoy will celebrate his 15th birthday with a star-studded event. The celebration will take place at Hollywood Hookah Lounge on…
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New Project to Study and Combat Unconscious Racism
The election of President Obama shows how far America has progressed in overcoming the racial divides that for so long scarred this country. But while…
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BET Shows Fashion Event ‘RIP THE RUNWAY’ and Series Premiere of ‘HARLEM HEIGHTS’
Tune into BET on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 p.m.* for the hottest fashions, entertainers and music — all in one incredibly sexy fashion show,…
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Obama Pajama Party, Sleeper Hit at Inauguration
Three nights of successive parties in Washington have left many celebrants making comparisons between the balls they attended and the ones they wish they had…
