Casting call for the role of "Little Inez" in Drury Lane Theatre's Hairspray
Drury Lane Theatre is seeking one African American girl—preferably 4' 6" or shorter—to play “Little Inez†in HAIRSPRAY.  Auditions will...
People, Places and Things
Chicago Detours to run "Good Times Historic Bar Tour"
 Tour Visits Three Bars and Stays Primarily Indoors  CHICAGO, IL – For February only, Chicago Detours will offer...
Bishop Jerry L. Jones holds grand opening for $20 million senior housing complex
 Jones: ‘From ashes come new life for West Pullman†  By Chinta Strausberg   Bishop Jerry L....
Tuskegee community honors America's heroes, the Tuskegee Airmen, as movie "Red Tails" premieres
TUSKEGEE, AL (BlackNews.com) -- They are America's true heroes. The Tuskegee Airmen, whose legacy is recognized internationally for their heroism...
Black women get free invitation to join National Professional Women's Organization
Organization aims to become more diverse Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is seeking more African...
Vachel Lindsay Home to host Early African American Cinema Series January – March
Features silent and sound movies from the 1920s; Lindsay was one of the nation’s first film critics  Springfield, IL...
Groundbreaking book cites thousands of inventions by people of color
Brooklyn, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Black Inventors, Crafting Over 200 Years of Success, highlights the work of Black inventors from over...
New Book: "The Story Grandpa told of American and World African Legends and Culture" declares consciousness movement
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The launching of a new story took place on November 16th at a recognition event that...
Actress Phylicia Rashad joins celebrity lineup to host the 16th Annual Urban Wheel Awards
 Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) -- Award winning Actress Phylicia Rashad, will join ABC News Anchor John Quonines, to co-host the...
Cynthia Horner named Editor-In-Chief of Hip Hop Weekly
 Horner to Receive Carma Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Esteemed African-American journalist Cynthia Horner, who has...
