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Meet Johnnie Reid, the 61-Year-Old Black Woman From Florida Still Running Track
Nationwide — In the world of athletics, there are moments that transcend the mere crossing of a finish line or the launching of a shot into the air. These are […]
Klaiyi Hair to Launch Wig Deals For Black Women During Black Friday 2024
Nationwide — Black Friday 2024 is just around the corner! Are you ready for it? Klaiyi Hair, one of the leaders in the human hair wig industry, is offering a […]
Child Disney Star Skai Jackson, Now 22 Years Old, is Expecting Her First Baby
Nationwide — Skai Jackson, a 22-year-old African American actress, has achieved remarkable success throughout her career and is now embracing a new chapter — motherhood. Best known for her role […]
Ray J Implies That Celebrities Are Paying Off Diddy Victims to Stay Quiet
Nationwide — Ray J has recently claimed that numerous celebrities are so alarmed by their connections to Sean “Diddy” Combs that they’re allegedly paying accusers to keep silent as part […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg Lists His Atlanta Area 6-Bedroom Mansion For $575K
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg, aka Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is ready to part ways with a spacious six-bedroom home in Douglasville, GA, listing it for $575,000. Purchased in 2021 for […]
Whoopi Goldberg Launches AWSN, All Women’s Sports Network
Nationwide — At 68, Whoopi Goldberg, renowned for her award-winning roles in The Color Purple and Sister Act, has launched the All Women’s Sports Network, a pioneering network solely dedicated […]
Black Professor Creates Two Children's Books About Loss: Divorce and Death
Nationwide — Dr. Linda Holloway is a professor at Alabama State University with over 30 years of teaching experience. She wanted to develop books that could be used to help […]
Black Founder of Prostate Cancer Organization Launches New Online Precision Medicine Site
Genetic Testing May Help Identify Black Men at Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Nationwide — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), whose mission is to eliminate the prostate cancer racial […]
Author to Release New Book, "AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture"
Nationwide — Filled with more than 200 color and black-and-white photos, Afrocentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture by author, screenwriter, and TV/Film Producer, Shirley Neal, […]
Tasha Mac’s Inspiring Journey from Homelessness to a Voice for Black Business Women’s Empowerment
Nationwide — After facing homelessness and severe health challenges during the pandemic, Tasha Mac has emerged as an influential advocate for Black businesswomen and workplace inclusivity. Her compelling story underscores […]
21-Year-Old Raising His 4 Siblings Since Their Mom Died Surprised With $40K and a New Car
Nationwide — Good Morning America recently delivered a heartwarming surprise to Armorion Smith, a dedicated young African American man from Detroit who took on the role of caregiver for his […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Explains Why He Doesn't Identify As African-American
Nationwide — Trick Daddy recently sparked a lively discussion on social media with his unique perspective on identity and heritage, specifically around the topic of Black people identifying as African-American. […]
Meet the Founder of a Black-Owned Digital Marketing Agency Devoted to Helping Black Business Thrive Online
Nationwide — JaMichael Mitchell, the founder of EraBright, has been a force in digital marketing since 2011. With over a decade of experience working for some of the nation’s top […]
NYC Mayor to End Food Voucher Program For Immigrants After Phone Call With Trump
Nationwide — After a phone call with President-elect Donald Trump 48 hours after his victory, Mayor Eric Adams has reportedly decided to end a pilot program providing migrants in taxpayer-funded […]
HBCU Graduate’s Third Book, “How to Graduate from College Debt-Free,” Wins Prestigious Award for Literary Excellence
Nationwide — In recognition of November 2024 as National College Application Month, an HBCU graduate, a 2024 Trio Achiever, and a three-time author, Dr. Juan P. Chisholm is acknowledged as […]
Young Black Sibling Entrepreneurs Make History, Their Doll Collection Has Made the List of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” for the Second Time
Nationwide — 10-year-old Esi Orijin, her 8-year-old sister Africa, and their mom, Melissa, a trailblazing Black mother-daughter trio are making history as their brand’s Cuddle Bees Collection has been chosen as […]
Former Immigrant Who Came to America With Just $100 is Now an Award-Winning Mental Health Expert Who Has Transformed Over 30,000 Lives
Nationwide — Meet Honour Sithole, a renowned Black mental health advocate and Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, who immigrated to the United States in the year 2000 with only $100 in his […]
NMAC Launches Campaign to Encourage HIV Conversations Among Black Women
Nationwide — NMAC, formerly known as the National Minority AIDS Council, has launched Fuck Fear>Be Free – a stigma reduction campaign to bring HIV testing, prevention, and treatment conversation into […]
Family of 19-Year-Old Killed in Robbery Wanted his Hair as a Keepsake But Says Funeral Home Lost It
Nationwide — Kenneth Thomas, a 19-year-old Black teen from Texas, was tragically killed during a robbery on August 26 in Houston’s Fifth Ward. His grieving family, seeking comfort in a […]
Kamala Harris' Appearance on Saturday Night Live Broke Viewership Records, But Also Caused FCC Problems
Nationwide — Vice President Kamala Harris made an impactful appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) on November 2, 2024, just days before the presidential election. In a special segment, Harris […]
Musician Prince's Younger Sister, Tyka Nelson, Dies at Age 64
Nationwide — Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of legendary musician Prince, has passed away at the age of 64. The news was shared by her cousin, Charles “Chazz” Smith, who […]
Black Mom of 5 May Be Permanently Disabled After Being Attacked Following a Night Out
Nationwide — Javoni Fortner, a hardworking African American mother of five with two jobs from Houston, Texas, could possibly be permanently disabled after being attacked following a night out with […]
Move Over, Dog Man – RoboKid is Here! The Black Hero Ready to Dominate Kids’ Bookshelves
New Action-Packed Children’s Book Launches Nationwide — Calling all Dog Man and Captain Underpants fans! Get ready for your next obsession — A Schoolyard Legend is Born: RoboKid in The […]
Black Woman Makes History the First Medical Doctor and Published Author in Her Family
Nationwide — Alexis Donald, MD, a trailblazing African American medical doctor and advocate for empowering young minds, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated children’s book, Mommy […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of a Waste Logistics Company, Launches Wastepreneur Academy
Nationwide — The Wastepreneur Academy is thrilled to announce the upcoming Dirty Money Intensive, a two-day hands-on training program in Sacramento, California, on November 16th & 17th, led by trailblazer […]
Music Icon Quincy Jones Has Sadly Passed Away at 91
Nationwide — Quincy Jones, a pioneering figure in the music industry whose influence spanned generations and genres, has passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Bel-Air, […]
Former Benton Harbor Executive Files $10M Federal Lawsuit Against Michigan State Police for Racial Profiling and Civil Rights Violations
Nationwide — Dakarai Larriett, a former executive at Whirlpool, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Michigan State Police, accusing officers of discriminatory racial profiling, homophobia, and egregious civil rights […]
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Calls Out Gayle King For Asking Inappropriate Question
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion recently opened up about a difficult moment she experienced. The “WAP” rapper recalled when Gayle King asked if she had a sexual relationship with Tory […]
Rapper Cardi B Reportedly Fired Up the Crowd at a Kamala Harris Rally in Milwaukee
Nationwide — Cardi B reinforced her endorsement of Kamala Harris by appearing at the Democratic nominee’s rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday evening. The rapper took the stage to deliver […]
Diddy Forced His Party Guests to Sign an Agreement, No Photos, Recording or Posting on Social Media
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legendary parties for celebrities have always been surrounded by intrigue, and new details from TMZ help explain why. The outlet has obtained a typical non-disclosure […]
Meet the Founders of the Most Trusted Black-Owned Credit Repair and Counseling Service
Nationwide — Christopher Watson and Aaron Steede, the founders of The Credit Bros, are emerging as a transformative force within the credit repair sector. Recognized for their unwavering commitment to […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Plus-Size Women With Her Journals and Coloring Books
Nationwide — Brittany Washington, founder and CEO of My Beautiful Fluff, is celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, more than 100 in-person community events, and the continued growth of an award-winning […]
Black School Principal and Former Councilman Reveals How to Master the Politics of School Leadership
Nationwide — As schools across the nation face increasing challenges related to student achievement, public accountability, community expectations, and educational equity, Jersey City educator and community leader Chris L. Gadsden […]
Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head
Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]
Police Officers Respond to 911 Call About Black Boys Selling Lemonade, But Refused to Shut Them Down
Nationwide — Parez and Jakkhi Reese, two African American siblings from Kansas City, Kansas, were running a small lemonade stand in their neighborhood when an anonymous neighbor called 911 to […]
High School Sweethearts Broke Up as Teens But Reunited Nearly 40 Years Later and Got Married
Nationwide — Maretta and Fred Ross, an African American couple from Georgia, met as teenagers and dated briefly before life took them in different directions. Nearly 40 years later, they […]
Texas Parole Supervisor Fired for Posting on Social Media About Karmelo Anthony Case
Nationwide — Donna Murray Robinson, an African American parole supervisor with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was fired after a viral social media post about the Karmelo Anthony case drew […]
Young Black Firefighter Sadly Dies After Firetruck Overturns While Responding to an Emergency Call
Nationwide — Juan Antonia Smith II, a 26-year-old firefighter from Rockdale County, Georgia, died after a firetruck overturned while responding to a structure fire on Friday evening in Conyers. Authorities said […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Her 14-Year-Old Son Vanishes on School Field Trip
Nationwide — Davoris Carter III, a 14-year-old African American teen from Philadelphia, remains missing after disappearing in the Atlantic Ocean during a school trip to Wildwood, New Jersey. His mother is […]
Chinese People are Buying a Black Doll Designed to Be Abused, Burned, and Stomped to Help Relieve Stress
Nationwide — A Black doll called “Natasha” has gone viral on Chinese social media as a stress-relief toy. It is designed for users to hit, stretch, and stomp, and the trend […]
Black Woman Accused of Running Over 11 Ducklings Faces 55 Years In Prison
Nationwide — Beverly Sasberry, a 64-year-old woman accused of driving over 11 ducklings in Florida, now faces multiple animal cruelty charges. She pleaded not guilty in court while prosecutors pursue […]
White Influencer Who Called for Karmelo Anthony to Be Lynched Arrested for Making Threats
Nationwide — Edward Jacob Lang, a 31-year-old white influencer, has been arrested for terroristic threats tied to the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. He was jailed and hit with a $1 […]
Daughter Uses Social Media to Track Down Mother’s Killer After a Decade
Nationwide — Kiany DeJesus, the daughter of Emilia Ignacio, who was killed in 2014, helped bring her mother’s killer to justice years later by using social media to trace his location […]
Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme
Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]
Authorities Say Black Woman Believed to Have Been Killed by Her White Fiance Died from Mental Distress
Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, a 31-year-old African American influencer found dead on a luxury trip in Tanzania with fiancé Joe McCann, was confirmed to have died by suicide. Authorities in […]
Karmelo Anthony’s Parents Say Their Son Did Not Get a Fair Trial and Was Set Up
Nationwide — Karmelo Anthony’s parents, Andrew Anthony and Kala Hayes, say they believe their son did not get a fair trial and claim they were set up during the legal process. […]
Black Man from Texas Gets 45 Years in Prison For Stealing LEGO Toys
Nationwide — Winston Love, a 28-year-old African American man from Tarrant County, Texas, received a 45-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of organized retail theft. Prosecutors say he […]
White Man Who Yelled Racial Slurs and Fired Shots at Black Family Reunion Already Out on Bond
Nationwide — Jeffrey Tyler Kinzer, a white man from Leesburg, Georgia, has been arrested after an incident at a Black family reunion, where authorities say he yelled racial slurs and […]
Five Black Women Friends Help Turn Community-Backed Series into Social Media Success Without Paid Advertising
Independent filmmaker Tamieka Briscoe’s new vertical series, Separate Rooms, is approaching 100,000 organic Instagram views, secured dozens of Founding Members, and has already sparked plans for Season Two production in […]
Local Clinic Owned By Black Husband and Wife Team Expands to Help Clients Nationwide
Nationwide — When the story of La Lueur Health & Wellness was first publicized, the response was overwhelming. The feature reached more than 139,000 views, generated thousands of reactions, and […]
Black-Owned Workwear Company Invents World's First Homebuilding Sport
Revolutionary, Culturally Appropriate, and Inspiring Adaptation of Edutainment Sports. Now evermore expanding and developing its Membership League Club Model. Nationwide — National Homebuilders League® governs a new sport invented for […]
Investigations into Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Supply Institute Finally Concluded
Nationwide — Investigations conducted by attorney general offices in multiple states regarding Beauty Supply Institute, a company founded by African American Atlanta-based businessman Devin Robinson, have now concluded. The inquiries […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
Black Dad of 7 Shot Dead on NYC Bus After Asking a Passenger Not To Talk So Loud on the Phone
Nationwide — Jonathan Pettigrew, a 41-year-old African American father of seven, was shot and killed on a New York City BX36 bus after confronting another passenger over loud phone use. The […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend While 8-Months Pregnant
Nationwide — Jariah Edwards, an African American teen from Arizona, was shot while 32 weeks pregnant after her ex-boyfriend tracked her down while on vacation in San Diego, California. Her […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Sparks Debate for Supporting Boycott of Asian-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant has sparked a boycott debate after reacting to a viral video that called for boycotting Asian-owned businesses. He reshared the clip online and asked followers if […]
Jasmine Crockett Says the Knife Karmelo Anthony Used Was Too Small to Be a Deadly Weapon
Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Texas Democrat, has questioned whether the folding knife used in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf qualified as a deadly weapon. She made the remarks […]
Black Student from Georgia Accepted into 264 Colleges, Earns $17M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Patrick Pruitt, an African American student from Henry County, Georgia, earned acceptance into 264 colleges nationwide and received more than $17 million in scholarship offers after a wide-reaching […]
Pregnant Black Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Another Pregnant Mom of 5
Nationwide — Aaniyah Nowden, an African American woman from Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justina Wallace, another African American woman with five […]
Black Journalist, Educator, and Cultural Strategist Debuts New Book "Get the F** Out of America"
A 12-Point Plan for Black Women to Leave the Divided States, Build Wealth, and Live Their Best Lives Nationwide — Phelena Napper, journalist, educator, cultural strategist, and founder of Black […]
White Principal Arrested For Aggravated Battery Resigns From His Position
Nationwide — Aaron Hill, a high school principal in West Frankfort, Illinois, has resigned from his position while facing an ongoing felony investigation. The school district confirmed his departure following […]
Black Grandma Celebrates 12 of Her Grandchildren Graduating High School at the Same Time
Nationwide — An African American family is celebrating a rare milestone as 12 grandchildren of Julia Baker, an African American grandmother from Leland, Mississippi, all graduate from high school in […]
Ten Inmates Earn Bachelor's Degrees, Graduate From College While Inside Illinois Prison
Nationwide — Ten men who were incarcerated in Illinois earned bachelor’s degrees through Augustana College’s prison education program at East Moline Correctional Center. Families, faculty, and fellow students attended a graduation […]