Nationwide — Meet Omar Bala, his son Khalil, and his daughter Aniya, an African American family from Oakland, California, that runs a publishing company called BooksByBalas. It initially began as […]
Amber Books Presents "African American History in the United States of America (Volume Two)"
A Blueprint for Monetizing REPARATIONS, Written and Compiled by TONY ROSE, NAACP Image Award Winner Nationwide — African American History in the United States of America (Volume Two): A Blueprint […]
Black Woman From Maryland Launches Much-Needed Adopt-a-Mom Program
Nationwide — Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival […]
Family and Friends Mourn Black High School Senior From Maryland Killed in Crash
Nationwide — Family, friends, and teammates gathered on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to 17-year-old Sanaa Vil, an African American high school senior from Brookeville, Maryland who tragically lost […]
14-Year-Old Black Teen From Baltimore Becomes the Youngest Freshman Ever at His University
Nationwide — At just 14 years old, West Muhammad, an African American student From Baltimore, has made history as the youngest freshman ever to attend Coppin State University in Maryland. […]
13th Annual "Chicago Day of the Girl” Attended by More Than 350 Girls Celebrating the Empowerment of Sisterhood at South Shore Cultural Center
Nationwide — The 13th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl was celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Chicago. The event brought together more than 350 girls to celebrate sisterhood […]
Teen Care Network Celebrates World Mental Health Day with ‘Wellness University’ Sponsored by MTV & Active Minds
Nationwide — Teen Care Network (TCN) is proud to announce the success of Wellness University (Well-U) 2024, a dynamic event held on October 10th at Old Dominion University’s Webb Center […]
Black Financial Literacy Foundation Kicks Off Annual Book Drive Donating More Than 2,500 Books to Children Nationwide
Nationwide — The Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) is excited to announce the launch of their annual Wesley Learns Book Drive, with the goal of donating 2,500 books from […]
Virgin Island and Dominican Beauty Stephany Andujar Aims for the Miss Universe Crown
Nationwide — Stephany Andujar is a beauty queen, licensed esthetician and model who will be representing the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November. She […]
32-Year-Old Son Saves Up for 9 Months to Pay Off His Mom's Mortgage
Nationwide — André Williams, a 32-year-old from Houston, Texas, recently paid off the mortgage for his mother, Tracy, as a way to express his deep gratitude for her unwavering support […]
NYC Bus Driver is a Hero After Saving 5-Year-Old Girl Who Was Walking Alone in the Street
Nationwide — Luis Jimenez, a 60-year-old veteran African American MTA bus driver is being hailed as a hero for his swift and decisive actions in Manhattan. Luis, who has been […]
Judge Greg Mathis is Feeling Confident About a Possible Reconciliation with His Wife
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is optimistic about reconciling with his wife, Linda, after she filed for divorce in August. Despite their marital struggles, hr is hopeful, sharing that recent […]
R. Kelly's Daughter Claims Her Dad Sexually Abused Her as a Kid, She's Glad He's Locked Up
Nationwide — Buku Abi, the daughter of R. Kelly, is speaking publicly for the first time about the alleged abuse she experienced as a child at the hands of her […]
Black Twin Sisters Who Grew Up in Foster Care Launch Nonprofit to Help Other Foster Kids
Nationwide — Cherry and Sherry Wilmore, African American twins from Houma, Louisiana, who grew up in foster care, are now giving back to their community in a big way. Determined […]
Bath & Body Works Pulls Candle Product That Resembles KKK Hoods
Nationwide — Bath & Body Works has found itself in hot water after a recent product release sparked outrage for being racially insensitive. The company is now working to remove […]
The Funnel Doctor, Ryan McCrary Unveils “The Prescription”: A Blueprint for Online Marketing Success
Nationwide — Ryan McCrary, the African American CEO and Founder of The Funnel Doctor, LLC, a leading digital marketing agency, proudly announces the launch of his book, The Prescription: The […]
Finfe$t Wealth and Health Event to be Hosted by Black-Owned Financial Empowerment Movement and More
dfree® Financial Freedom Movement & Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents dfree® FINFE$T Powered by Prudential Financial and RWJBarnabas Health. “Wealth Protected by Health” is […]
Miss Black America Visits Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem, Partners With Nonprofit to Inspire Students
Nationwide — Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA I) located in Harlem, New York was buzzing with excitement as students gathered for a remarkable event—an inspiring visit from the Reigning Miss Black […]
Singer Toni Braxton Turns 57, Still Looks Young and Beautiful as Ever
Nationwide — Toni Braxton, the Grammy-winning singer known for her timeless beauty and sultry voice, recently turned 57 years old, and fans are still in awe of how youthful she […]
Diddy Desperately Files Third Appeal For Bail, "Let Me Out of Jail"
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has filed a third appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, seeking his pretrial release. The motion challenges […]
Georgia's Largest Black-Owned Adult Daycare Owners Gift 3 of Its Employees With Their Very Own Franchise
Nationwide — On September 11th, during the 12th Annual Innovative Senior Solutions Senior Festival, Eshonda Blue and Jessica Wright, the co-founders of Innovative Senior Solutions, gifted three of their senior-level […]
Houston Entrepreneur Unites Black Women in Business to Amplify Their Leadership Skills and Unlock Opportunities
Nationwide — Global Power Tour, a collective of business strategy workshops and entrepreneurial networking events to uplift Black women in business, will take place at The Museum of Fine Arts […]
Black Mom Who Lost Her 24-Year-Old Son is Now Helping Other Families Prepare for the Worst
Nationwide — Family is everything. This sentiment resonates deeply with Roberta Moore, an African American mom from PG County, Maryland who found herself grappling with the devastating loss of her […]
Whitney Houston's Grammy-Winning Mom, Cissy Houston, Dies at 91
Nationwide — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, has passed away at the age of 91. She […]
Black Inventor Creates Germ Shield Product That Stops Commonly Found Germs from Spreading to ATM and Kiosk Touchscreens
Nationwide — Meet Michelle Wilson, the African American inventor behind The Shellicone Finger Protector, which has a built-in LED light that helps shield people from spreading germs on multiple surfaces […]
Black Mom, 1-Month-Old Twin Babies Confirmed as the Youngest Victims Killed by Hurricane Helene
Nationwide — Kobe Williams, a 27-year-old African American mom and her newborn twin sons, Khyzier and Khazmir, have been named as the youngest victims of Hurricane Helene, as questions emerge […]
8-Year-Old Girl From Ohio Drove Herself For 25 Minutes to a Target Store
Nationwide — Zoe Wilson, an 8-year-old African American girl from Bedford, Ohio is safely back home after taking her mother Tangie’s car and driving to a Target store located 25 […]
Diddy's Mom, Janice Combs, Speaks Out on Behalf of Her Son, "He is Not a Monster"
Nationwide — Janice Smalls Combs, the mother of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, recently spoke to the media regarding the challenges her son is facing. In her statement, she acknowledged […]
Actor Denzel Washington Reportedly Confronted Diddy at One of His Parties
Nationwide — In a resurfaced story from 2003, Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington allegedly confronted Sean “Diddy” Combs at one of his notorious parties, stirring fresh discussion about the music mogul’s […]
Jennifer Hudson Questions Rapper Common’s Comments About Marriage
Nationwide — Jennifer Hudson recently left her audience intrigued on The Jennifer Hudson Show when she playfully addressed her boyfriend, Common, about his recent remarks on marriage. The couple, who […]
HBCU Grad, Black Engineer Turned Entrepreneur Invents an Affordable Device For the Hearing Impaired
Nationwide — Justin Lee, an aerospace engineer who attended Tuskegee University is also the founder and CEO of Quantum Senses. He was inspired by his friend, Kenneth Tissot, a Vietnam […]
Black Woman from Detroit to Convert 14-Passenger Shuttle into a Mobile Mentoring Hub
Nationwide — Malika Williams, the African American female founder of The L.I.V.E Outreach, is excited to announce her initiative to renovate the Mobile Mentoring Hub, a vital resource that provides […]
Virginia Students Raise $20K to Buy Their Favorite School Custodian a Jeep
Nationwide — A group of high school students from James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, recently surprised their school’s custodian, Francis Apraku, with his dream car to show their […]
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Quietly Lists His Beverly Hills Mansion for $61 Million
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs is selling his luxurious Beverly Hills mansion for $61 million, marking a significant moment in Los Angeles real estate. The sale comes as the music […]
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Wants to Be Adopted Says She Loves to Accessorize
Nationwide — Meet Gabby, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from the Texas foster care system who is looking for her forever family. Despite facing some tough times, she remains upbeat […]
11-Year-Old and 9-Year-Old Black Siblings Are Waiting to Be Adopted Together
Nationwide — Meet 11-year-old Have’Ana and 9-year-old Layla, two African American sisters from North Texas, who are searching for a forever family to adopt them together. These sisters share a […]
People Upset That Taraji P. Henson is Hanging Out With Russell Simmons in Bali
Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson’s recent visit to Russell Simmons in Bali has sparked controversy on social media, with many users expressing their disapproval of her association with the former […]
New Jersey Black Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison For Fatally Punching Racist Who Called Him N-Word
Nationwide — Anthony Collins, a 41-year-old African American man from Toms River, New Jersey, has been sentenced to three years in state prison after a confrontation that turned fatal. The […]
Carjacking Victim in Mississippi Says He Had to Pay to Get His Car Back From Police
Nationwide — Michael Ransom, an African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, who was carjacked, says that he is frustrated and overwhelmed after going through a lengthy and expensive process to […]
Karen From Utah Arrested After Arguing With Teen in Restaurant About Her Miniskirt
Nationwide — Ida Lorenzo, a 49-year-old former legal secretary from St. George, Utah, was arrested for taking matters into her own hands at a local Sakura Japanese Steakhouse. Lorenzo was […]
Georgia Dad Arrested For Beating His 3-Year-Old Toddler in a Parking Lot
Nationwide — James Collins, a 44-year-old father from Lilburn, Georgia, has been arrested after being caught on video allegedly beating his 3-year-old son in a local Kroger parking lot. The […]
50 Cent Wins $1 Billion Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Alleging He Stole His Life Story
Nationwide — Rapper and television mogul 50 Cent has triumphed in a $1 billion lawsuit filed by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin, over the hit TV series Power, […]
HBCU Grad, Former Girls Basketball Star From Mississippi Dies in Car Crash
Nationwide — Jazmin Boyd, a former basketball star from Hattiesburg High School and an HBCU alumna from Grambling State University, died on July 19th from injuries sustained in a car […]
Ebony Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Black Girl From California
Nationwide — Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating a 14-year-old African American girl who has been missing for several months. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Ebony […]
25-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History, Wins Miss Iowa Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — McKenzie Kerry has made history by winning the Miss Iowa USA pageant, becoming only the second Black woman to win the title in over 70 years. At 25 years […]
Black Mom From Louisiana Says Her Son Was Killed Because of a Custody Battle
Nationwide — LaSonia Harris, an African American mom from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is heartbroken after her 20-year-old son, Steven Harris, was killed allegedly due to a custody dispute. He was […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Allegedly Suffocated to Death By Her 12-Year-Old Cousin While Sleeping
Nationwide — Demeria Hollingsworth, an 8-year-old African American girl from Nashville, Tennessee, was reportedly found dead after her 12-year-old cousin suffocated her while she slept. The horrifying act allegedly happened […]
Armed Robbery Suspect Live Streams Police Chase with Girlfriend, Baby in Car
Nationwide — Daiyaan Henderson, a 21-year-old African American man wanted for an armed robbery, led police on a high-speed chase in Los Angeles, California, with his girlfriend and 2-month-old baby […]
Black Teacher Wins NYC Housing Lottery, Pays $881 a Month For 1-Bedroom Apartment
Nationwide — Nahjae Olin, a 26-year-old African American woman from the Bronx, New York, has won a spot in the NYC housing lottery and now pays just $881 a month […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Gives Back to the Hospital Where She Was Born
Nationwide — Julia Scott, a 7-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, spent her summer running a snow cone business. She used the money she earned to give back to […]
Police Arrest Black Mom Desperately Trying to Find Her Missing Daughter
Nationwide — Latricia Hartley, an African American mother from San Francisco, was arrested by local police as she desperately searched for her 14-year-old daughter who went missing. It comes after […]
7-Year-Old Boy From New York Dies After Being Struck By U-Haul Truck
Nationwide — Hakeem Badger, a 7-year-old African American boy from New York, died weeks after being struck by a U-Haul truck on the Fourth of July.