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Black-owned Dunamis Premium Spirits is widening its U.S. and international footprint while adding 2026 awards across its bourbon and gin portfolio ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Dunamis Premium Spirits is expanding its distribution reach in 2026 while adding new gold medal recognition across its spirits portfolio. The Florida-based Black-owned distillery said the transition of Republic National Distributing […]

Don Toliver Octane tour has generated viral crowds, sold-out energy and surprise appearances from major stars, reinforcing the Houston artist’s rise as a formidable live draw. Don Toliver’s Octane World Tour has become one of the most visible live hip-hop runs of 2026, with arena crowds, viral social clips and a string of surprise appearances […]

Jhené Aiko Westside Whimsy debuts at No. 1 with 74,000 equivalent album units, giving the Los Angeles R&B singer her first Billboard 200 chart-topper nearly 13 years after her first appearance on the ranking. Jhené Aiko has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time in her career, adding a major chart […]

The federal government says the new permanent program will fund Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused organizations, with $135.7 million over five years beginning in 2026–27 and $27.1 million annually thereafter. GATINEAU, QC — The Government of Canada has announced a new Black Canadian Communities Program backed by $135.7 million over five years, beginning in 2026–27, followed […]

Tina Nalova Cameroonian Canadian filmmaker wins for her debut short film at TINFF@10 in Toronto TORONTO, ON — Cameroonian-Canadian filmmaker Tina Nalova has won Best First Short Film at the 10th Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival for her debut short film, Till Truth Do Us Part. Nalova wrote, directed, produced and edited the psychological thriller […]

Henri Fraser Haven Toronto recognition honours 26 years of service to homeless and marginally housed older men TORONTO, ON — Jamaican-Canadian community worker Henri Fraser has been honoured by Haven Toronto after 26 years of service supporting homeless and marginally housed older men in Toronto. Fraser received the Haven Toronto Outstanding Service Award during the […]

Queen Latifah biopic plans include an upcoming open casting call, with the hip-hop pioneer saying multiple performers may be needed to portray different stages of her life and career. Queen Latifah says the search to portray her on screen may require more than one actress as development continues on the planned film about her life. […]

Black Girl Vitamins Kitchen Confessions podcast brings candid conversations about motherhood, mental health, hormones, aging and wellness to a new video series A New Platform for Black Women’s Health Conversations Black Girl Vitamins has launched Kitchen Confessions, a new video podcast built around candid conversations about the health, wellness and life experiences shaping Black women’s […]

Lisa Price, Tokyo Stylez, Olamide Olowe, Cornell McBride Sr. and other industry leaders will be honored at the October 10 celebration in Atlanta ATLANTA — Bronner Bros. has announced the honorees for its second annual Beauty Icon Awards, bringing together leaders in beauty, business, artistry, entrepreneurship and innovation for an October celebration in Atlanta. The […]

Leon Bridges Happiness Anytime arrived September 25 as a 12-track R&B album produced by J Lloyd and Lydia Kitto of Jungle, blending the singer’s soul roots with a wider rhythmic palette. Leon Bridges has released Happiness Anytime, a 12-track album that reconnects the Grammy-winning singer with the warmth of his early soul work while pushing […]