Nationwide — Tracy Vontelle Green and Nancey Harris, the founders of Vontelle, the fastest-growing Black woman-owned eyewear brand, are proud to announce that to have been named to the prestigious […]
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Black Couple, Custom Jewelry Designers Who Designed the Rings For Their Own Wedding, Celebrate 7 Years in Business
Nationwide — Meet Devon and Jasmine Carter, a married couple from Dallas, Texas, who are also the founders of Balacia Jewelry, a Black-owned custom jewelry design company that has successfully […]
Beauty Supply Store Evicted, Entire Inventory Dumped in Parking Lot in Georgia
Nationwide — A beauty supply store in Clayton County, Georgia, faced eviction on Wednesday, resulting in a chaotic scene with its merchandise strewn across a shopping center parking lot. The […]
Netflix to Develop "A Different World" Spin-Off Series About Dwayne and Whitley's Daughter Being in College
Nationwide — Exciting news for fans of “A Different World,” Netflix is currently in the early stages of developing a sequel series that will follow the adventures of Dwayne and […]
Janet Jackson, Now 58 Years Old, Confirms Her Las Vegas Residency Starting in Late 2024
Nationwide — Janet Jackson has announced that she will begin a new residency in Las Vegas in the coming months. The 58-year-old legendary singer is set to perform a series […]
Judge Says California Inmate on Death Row for 33 Years Must Be Released or Retried
Nationwide — A federal judge has mandated the release or retrial of Curtis Lee Ervin, a convicted murderer who has spent 33 years on California’s death row. This decision follows […]
Colorado Funeral Home Owners Who Mishandled 190 Bodies Ordered to Pay Nearly $1 Billion to the Families
Nationwide — Carie and Jon Hallford, the owners of a Colorado funeral home have been ordered to pay a judgment potentially exceeding $1 billion after being accused of failing to […]
Atlanta's Game-Changer: Jalynn Jones Hosts “Your First or Next Six Figures” for Black Business Leaders
To celebrate Black Business Month, Jalynn Jones, an influential leader in digital marketing, announces ‘Your First or Next Six Figures,’ a virtual event designed to accelerate Black women entrepreneurs to […]
Financial Field Trip Program That Takes Young Adults to Car Dealerships & Investment Properties Competes for Nipsey Hussle Business Grant
Nationwide — Diapers 2 Deposits‘ Financial Field Trip program, which teaches financial literacy to teens and young adults by taking them on field trips to financial institutions, is thrilled to […]
OASC to Host Author Talk and Discussion Featuring Dr. Donna J. Nicol’s Latest Book, “Black Woman on Board”
Nationwide — The Authors Study Club, Inc. proudly presents Dr. Donna J. Nicol, acclaimed author of “Black Woman on Board,” as the next featured guest in the Our Authors Study […]
Black Female Firefighter in Alabama Fired After Getting a Tattoo on the Back of Her Head
Nationwide — Kay’Ana Adams, an African American female firefighter from Mobile, Alabama, was dismissed from her position last year after the local fire department determined her tattoo violated department policy. […]
Missing Black Woman From Augusta, Georgia Found Dead in Atlanta
Nationwide — Family members of 36-year-old Shekema Toran, a missing African American woman from Augusta, Georgia, have confirmed that her body was discovered in a car parked in an Atlanta-area […]
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, […]
Missing 4-Year-Old Black Boy From Florida Found Dead in Body of Water
Nationwide — A tragic incident in Orlando, Florida has resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy named Amere Baptiste. After wandering away from his home, he was found dead […]
Two Black Women Unite to Host the Ultimate Networking and Empowerment Soirée for Women in Washington, DC
Nationwide — Girl Go Global™ and BloomH.E.R., LLC are excited to announce that Girl, Go Bloom is making its mark in the nation’s capital on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at […]
27-Year-Old Black Mom of 4 Makes History, Acquires Third Restaurant Franchise
Nationwide — Meet Aleeah Smith, a serial entrepreneur mom of four and a first-generation franchise owner. At 25, she started her journey in franchising becoming the youngest franchise owner with […]
The Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund Announces New Grant Opportunity for Boston-Based Businesses
NBA Celtics Player Jrue Holiday and Olympic Gold Medalist Lauren Holiday Rally to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs in Greater Boston The first JLH Fund Boston Cohort to include an incubator and […]
Award-Winning Black Costume Designer For BET, Disney, and Marvel to Host Grand Opening of Her Victorian Steampunk Fashion Boutique
Nationwide — Carla Jordan, the Founder of Jon-Luc’ Brand and also the award-winning African American costume designer whose designs have been seen on BET, Disney, and Marvel, is thrilled to […]
Mom and Son Duo Launch Newest Black-Owned Virtual Speech Therapy Clinic
Nationwide — Dr. Henry Richardson and his mom, Dr. Joyce Richardson, have launched Virtual Speech Therapy, LLC, a Black-owned virtual clinic that brings high-quality speech therapy services directly to individuals’ […]
Black Author's 2nd Book "Someday Is Today: Achieving Racial Equity in the Workplace" Addressing Racism in Corporate America
Four years after the pandemic and the killing of George Floyd, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are under attack; new book provides a path forward for this important work, amid […]
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 […]
HBCU Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Confirms That Kamala Harris is a Member
Nationwide — Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) at Howard University are filled with pride as Vice President Kamala Harris, a fellow Black woman and a member of […]
Trump Tells Thousands of Black Journalists He Didn’t Know Kamala Harris Was Black
Nationwide — During this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference in Chicago, former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity, sparking significant […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years of Revolutionizing Natural Healthcare Using African Herbs
Nationwide — At only 31 years old, KhadiYah Preciado, an African American entrepreneur from Memphis, Tennessee, is celebrating ten years in business as the founder of Yah’s Apothecary, a holistic […]
Black Woman Sports Executive of 20 Years Launches New TV Sports Competition Show For Athletes
Nationwide — Alexis Levi, Founder and CEO of Next Sports Pro LLC, is launching a new TV show called The Next American Sports Pro Competition. It’s the latest and greatest […]
Shakea Miller Makes History as the First Black Woman to Establish a Degree-Granting Technical College in Alabama
Nationwide — Meet Shakea Miller, the first African American woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. She accomplished this on June 24, 2024, when she officially opened 1 […]
Meet the Black Nurse Who Has Helped Over 1,000 Plus Struggling Nurse Graduates to Pass Their Boards
Nationwide — Nurse Chioma Okeke, who has been known for her original online social media presence, has developed an educational test prep company known as Choosing Nursing that she launched […]
Black Attorney From Atlanta Joins Cast of TV Legal Drama Series
Nationwide — Atlanta attorney Tiffany M. Simmons (IG: @theplugslawyer) has joined the Street Legal television franchise as a main cast member in its new spin-off, Street Legal South. The new […]
Three Friends Launch Black-Owned Line of "Ghetto" Poptarts and Pancake Mix Now Sold in Target
Nationwide — Ghetto Gastro, a Black-owned Brooklyn-based brand created by entrepreneurs Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker, is now selling their line of “ghetto” pop-tarts (toaster pastries) and pancake […]
Black Mompreneur and Nurse For 20 Years is Now an Online Retailer of Scrubs and Other Nursing Accessories
Nationwide – Tameka Copeland, an African American mom of four children and a Registered Nurse for 20 years from Riverview, Florida, is now the founder and CEO of Star Love […]
HBCU Graduate Selected for 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Nationwide — Hamilton Entertainment Employment Law LLC is excited to announce that the Rise Her Network is delighted to recognize award-winning Attorney Myra Hamilton and Certified Artificial Intelligence Speaker and […]
Black Couple, Owners of Backpack/ Luggage Line With Diverse Characters Donate Free Backpacks to Students
Nationwide — Kelie and Donovan Charles, an African American couple and the Founders of Dutchess and Duke, a rising Black-owned brand known for its diverse character backpacks and luggage, have […]
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 […]