Nationwide — Cur’Dericka Rice, a 17-year-old African American girl from Monroe, Louisiana, graduated valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a remarkable 33 on her ACT. What’s more, she earned […]
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83-Year-Old Black Woman Becomes Oldest Person to Earn a Doctorate at Howard University
Nationwide — At 83 years old, Marie Fowler has made history at Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, by becoming its oldest person ever to earn a doctorate.
Black Mom From Georgia Upset After Teacher Combs Out Her Daughter's Locs
Nationwide — Micaela Varlack, an African American mom from Columbus, Georgia, is upset after discovering her 4-year-old daughter Londyn’s locs were combed out by her teacher without asking for her […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Makes History, Graduates With Doctorate Degree
Nationwide — Meet Dorothy Jean Tillman, an 18-year-old African American teen from Chicago, who has graduated with a Doctorate Degree in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. This is the […]
Black Grandmother From Georgia Makes History, Becomes a Registered Nurse at Age 69
Nationwide — Loretta Mack, a 69-year-old African American grandmother from Albany, Georgia, has achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a registered nurse, defying age barriers and inspiring others with her […]
12-Year-Old Black Student From Florida Makes History, Earns Associate Degree
Nationwide — Meet Cameron Robinson, a 12-year-old student who has graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Florida State College Jacksonville. He began college at the age of 7 […]
University's First Black Graduate Hands His Granddaughter Her Diploma 59 Years Later
Nationwide — On a momentous graduation day at Georgia Tech, history came full circle as Ronald Yancey, the university’s first Black graduate, proudly handed his granddaughter, Deanna Yancey, her diploma […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen From Louisiana Gets Accepted into 60 Colleges
Nationwide — Alanah Poullard, an African American teenager from Jennings, Louisiana, is graduating high school at just 16 years old. What’s more, she has been accepted into 60 colleges in […]
Meet the Black Mom Who Works With Her Two Daughters as Flight Attendants
Nationwide — Denise Campbell and her two daughters, Chantel and Charnel, are all seasoned Southwest Airlines flight attendants with over 30 years of combined experience. Recently, they had the chance […]
9-Year-Old Black Boy Rewarded After Giving Money to a Man He Thought Was Homeless
Nationwide — In a touching encounter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kelvin Ellis Jr., a 9-year-old boy, approached a man outside a coffee shop and handed him a dollar, believing him […]
8th Grader Black Teen From Wisconsin Saves School Bus From Crashing After Driver Passes Out
Nationwide — Acie Holland III, an eighth-grader from Glen Hills Middle School in Glendale, Wisconsin, became a local hero when he took control of his school bus after the driver […]
Black Police Officer From Louisiana Delivers Baby on the Side of the Road
Nationwide — Officer Jason Lee, a police officer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is being hailed as a local hero after delivering a baby on the side of the road during […]
Black Twin Sisters From Florida Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian at High School Graduation
Nationwide — Llayna and Saniah Maul, twin sisters from Tallahassee, Florida, are not just close sisters; they’re also academic achievers. The pair is set to graduate as Valedictorian and Salutatorian […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Earns Masters Degree, Her Third Degree in 2 Years
Nationwide — At only 17 years old, LeAnna Roberts, who is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has earned her Master’s degree from the University of Alabama. She received her first college degree […]
Black Woman From NYC, Previously Incarcerated, Passes Bar Exam on First Try
Nationwide — Afrika Owes, an African American woman from New York City who was previously incarcerated, has turned her life around and even recently passed the New York Bar Exam […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Killed, 4 Others Injured After Shooting at Prom Party
Nationwide — Chyell Paulk, a 15-year-old African American student at Irwin County High School in Ocilla, Georgia, tragically lost her life in a shooting incident at a prom party. Alongside […]
Black Twin Sisters Acquire Former Plantation Where Their Ancestors Were Enslaved
Nationwide — Twin sisters Jo and Joy Banner have made a significant move to reclaim their family’s heritage and protect the environment by acquiring the historic Woodland Plantation in LaPlace, […]
HBCU Basketball Team Visits the White House More Than 60 Years After Winning Championship
Nationwide — More than 60 years after their historic championship victories, the Tennessee A&I Tigers, the first HBCU team to claim a national basketball title, were finally honored at the […]
Georgia Pastor and Car Dealer Accused of Stealing Identities, Defrauding Customers Now in Custody
Nationwide — Reveckeyo “R.A.” Hill, a pastor from Georgia who also runs a car dealership, was reportedly arrested following warrants for theft by deception and identity fraud at his car […]
Meet the Black Woman From Detroit Making History in Heavy Demolition and Construction
Nationwide — Meet Lauren Davis, a proud African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, who’s defying stereotypes as a heavy equipment operator, making her the first woman in her company to […]
Tyler Perry Confirms That 'Sister Act 3' is Still in the Works
Nationwide — Tyler Perry recently confirmed that Sister Act 3 is still in the works and moving forward. He expressed his excitement about the project, acknowledging that it’s been a […]
79-Year-Old Black Grandmother Celebrates Owning Her First Home
Nationwide — Mae Bailey, an African American mother of five from Little Rock, Arkansas, has fulfilled a lifelong dream at the age of 79 as she became a first-time homeowner.
Black Woman From Kentucky Quit Her Job After Winning $90K Lottery
Nationwide — Reshawn Toliver, who is from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, couldn’t contain her excitement when she scratched off the winning numbers on five $5 Wild Cash Multiplier scratch-off tickets she bought […]
Black Man From Alabama Who Fought in World War II Turns 106 Years Old
Nationwide — John Drake Sr., an African American man from Harvest, Alabama, has recently turned 106 years old. His life holds many secrets to longevity, and he shares some insights […]
University of Michigan Names Its First Ever Black Woman Police Chief
Nationwide — Meet Crystal James, who was appointed as the new police chief at the University of Michigan. She steps into the role as the first Black person to lead […]
Black Student Finally Earns Degree After Becoming a Plumber to Pay for College
Nationwide — Meet Gabriel Eze, a 23-year-old from Nigeria who recently graduated with honors in Petroleum Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is going viral for having […]
6-Year-Old Black Boy, 1st Grader With Super High IQ Accepted into Mensa
Nationwide — Meet Taurian Collins, a 6-year-old boy from Monroe, Louisiana, who is making history after achieving acceptance into Mensa after overcoming early hearing challenges.
Black Autistic Teen Charges at California Police With Gardening Tool, Fatally Shot
Nationwide — Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old Black teen with autism, was fatally shot by deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The incident has once again brought attention to […]
12-Year-Old Black Actress on Broadway Makes History as Young Nala in 'The Lion King'
Nationwide — Meet Nia Thompson, the 12-year-old star shining on Broadway’s stage as Young Nala in The Lion King. With a passion for the stage that ignited at a young […]
Only Black Female Pilot From an HBCU Program Now Flying For a Commercial Airline
Nationwide — Gabrielle Harding, a graduate of Hampton University, is indeed the only Black female pilot from an HBCU program that is currently flying for a commercial airline. She recently […]
Singer Bobby Brown and His Wife Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Nationwide — R&B icon Bobby Brown and his wife, Alicia, recently received honorary doctorates in humanity from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University. The honor recognizes their impactful charity work, especially […]
Woman Makes History as NYPD's First Ever Black Female Colorectal Surgeon
Nationwide — Meet Lynn M. O’Connor, who was appointed as the first-ever Black female colorectal surgeon to join the New York Police Department’s medical division, marking a significant milestone in […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Earns Masters Degree, Her Third Degree in 2 Years
Nationwide — At only 17 years old, LeAnna Roberts, who is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has earned her Master’s degree from the University of Alabama. She received her first college degree […]
Black Woman From NYC, Previously Incarcerated, Passes Bar Exam on First Try
Nationwide — Afrika Owes, an African American woman from New York City who was previously incarcerated, has turned her life around and even recently passed the New York Bar Exam […]
Black Motivational Speaker Uses Martial Arts Principles to Redefine Success in Business and Life
Nationwide — Willie “The Bam” Johnson, a respected African American figure in the martial arts, business, and motivational realms, proudly introduces his high energy and groundbreaking Warrior Mindset motivational speaking […]
Two Brothers Launch New App Allowing Users to Experience Historic Black Chicago From 1920 to 1940
Nationwide — Meet Donald and Philip Jones, the developers of Time Machine Bronzeville, a desktop application that gives users an immersive journey through the rich history of this South Side […]
Meet the Career Coach Helping Black and Brown People Navigate to Employment and Entrepreneurship
Nationwide — Katherine Castro is the owner of Castro Career n’ Cafécito, the fastest-growing career coaching service for Blacks and Latinos. Over the past 11 years, this highly energetic mom […]
Black Teen From Atlanta Accepted to 17 Colleges and Awarded Over $1M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Yves-Ann Comeau, an 18-year-old Haitian American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has achieved what many would consider a dream come true. Accepted into 17 colleges and awarded over $1 […]
Black Author Unveils "The Illmatic Investor" to Commemorate Nas' 30th Anniversary of Illmatic
Nationwide — Renowned financial educator and author Ash Cash is proud to announce the release of his latest book, The Illmatic Investor: From Hip-Hop to High Returns – The Art […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Killed, 4 Others Injured After Shooting at Prom Party
Nationwide — Chyell Paulk, a 15-year-old African American student at Irwin County High School in Ocilla, Georgia, tragically lost her life in a shooting incident at a prom party. Alongside […]
Single Mom Shines Light on the Incredible Power of Singler Mothers Raising Black (Gentle) Men
Nationwide — With data showing that 70% of African American children are raised by single mothers, and a significant portion of them being male, author and single mom advocate Sanya […]
Black Social Worker and Originator of "Microlocs" Turns Her Passion into Business Funding and Opportunities for Empowerment
Nationwide — Jessyca Marshall, a dedicated mompreneur, licensed social worker, and the innovative mind behind Naturally Beautiful Hair Care and Microloc Mastery, is making waves in the hair and beauty […]
Mom of 3, Author Releases 2nd Book Series That Celebrates Black Love and Sisterhood
Nationwide — Author Lauren Lacey releases her vacation romance series Black Summer Island, a heartfelt celebration of Black love and sisterhood amongst black women. With a backdrop as fascinating as […]
Fathers Matter! The 26th Annual International Fatherhood Conference, June 4-6, Washington, DC
Nationwide — The National Partnership for Community Leadership and conference sponsors Maximus Corporation, the National Institute for Children’s Healthy Quality, and Powerhouse Ministries are pleased to announce the convening of […]
Black Social Worker: "I Was Wrongfully Arrested by White Airport Police Officers"
By Makeda Charles Nationwide — I was traveling while black and chasing the next cheap ticket when I landed in Breonna Taylor’s Kentucky. Prior to my travels, I had posted […]
Siblings Make History With First Black Woman-Owned Manufacturer of Art Supplies in the US
Nationwide — LM Flowers and her sister, Skie Harris have made history as the founders of Sis Art, the first woman-owned and artist-owned manufacturer of art supplies in the United […]
Mom and Daughter Sentenced to Prison After Stealing $1.7M Intended For Their Community
Nationwide — 37-year-old Alicia Ayers and her mom, 57-year-old Andrea of Mount Vernon, New York, have been sentenced to two years in prison followed by six months of home confinement […]
Owner of Only Black-Owned Motorcycle Drag Racing Series Makes History Again With Trophy Design
Nationwide — Broderick “Hollywood” Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Hollywood Drag Racing Productions, a prominent entity in the motorsport industry, has made history by creating the first-ever motorsports trophy […]
Award-Winning Black Author Exposes Corporate Corruption in America in New Fictional Novel
Nationwide — Author Greg Stallworth’s new book Guilty Is Not Enough, Life of a Whistleblower is a very suspenseful and dramatic story related to corporate corruption in America. He says […]
Black Author Releases New Book, "The Mortgage Manual: Guide to Homebuying to Fix America's Housing Crisis"
Nationwide — Author Otis Gatlin has partnered with Publishing Advantage Group to launch a groundbreaking book titled The Mortgage Manual: Guide to Homebuying to Fix America’s Housing Crisi. This insightful […]
3 Black Siblings Make History as Possibly the Youngest CEOs Ever in the State of Maryland
Meet the Smith sisters — 5-year-old Tatiyana, 8-year-old Danyelle, and 10-year-old Jyniah — three African American siblings who are the youngest rising stars in Maryland, bringing a new energy of […]
"The Morning Roast" With Cast of Professional Black Men Launches Season 2 in Major TV Markets
Nationwide — Live from the Cave: The Morning Roast is back for its highly anticipated second season, premiering on WGN TV Chicago on April 6th. Created by the dynamic production […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Streaming Service Launches Platform to Fund Stories Told by Black Creators
Nationwide — kweliTV, the premier streaming service celebrating Black culture from around the globe, announces the launch of kweliFUND, a groundbreaking crowdfunding platform designed exclusively for its nearly 500 creators. […]
Newly Released Book “Would Jesus Date A Woman Like Me?” Offers Black Women a New Perspective
Brian Bolden’s new book answers numerous questions with which Black women continue to struggle regarding their relationships with Black men. Nationwide — According to author Brian Bolden, there are two […]
Black Couple Expands Their Beauty and Wellness Brand into a 5,000 Sq Ft Space in Downtown Hollywood, Florida
Nationwide — Stacey and Martin Clarke, the founders of Asili Beauty and Wellness, a trailblazer in the Beauty and Wellness space since its inaugural launch in 2020, are thrilled to […]
Black Founder Launches AI-Powered Financial Literacy Platform to Empower Families, Schools & Nonprofits
Nationwide — Joseph Green, Founder and CEO of MyFiLi.com, a revolutionary ed-tech platform, is proud to announce its official launch today. This innovative platform leverages the power of AI to […]
Black Grandmother Upset After White Therapist Allegedly Slapped Her 3-Year-Old Granddaughter
Nationwide — Lucretia Johnson, an African American grandmother from Dothan, Alabama, says that Haley Booker Shay, a speech therapist at a local clinic slapped her 3-year-old granddaughter during one of […]
Meet the Host of a Podcast That Features Black Americans Over 60 Who Are Still Dating, Staying Fit, and Living Vibrantly
Sage Collective launches Sage Vibrant Living, The Podcast to highlight the stories of people who, at 60 and older, are still dating, adventuring, staying fit, and living vibrantly. Nationwide — […]
Joan T. Randall Wins First Place for Her Book “Bags in the Attic” at The BookFest® Awards Spring 2024
The BookFest recognizes and promotes excellence in literature and elevates authors and creatives who contribute outstanding work to the literary world. Charlotte, NC — Joan T. Randall is the gold […]
Black Attorney, Zulu Ali, Renamed Top 10 Criminal and Immigration Lawyer by Attorney and Practice Magazine
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland Empire, has been renamed […]
Experience the Empowering Transformation of Healing Through "Forgiveness: Triumph over Tragedy"
Nationwide — A life-changing literary experience is about to grace your bookshelves! Announcing the release of a groundbreaking new book, FORGIVENESS: Triumph over Tragedy, a compelling guide to mastering the […]
Black Mom & Daughter- Owned Sneaker Company Makes History, Signs 7 World Football Champs
Nationwide — Meet Cynthia Cureton-Robles and her daughter Santia Deck, the owners of TRONUS, the first ever Black woman-owned sneaker brand to be launched by a female athlete. The brand […]
Great-Granddaughter of Booker T. Washington Releases Her Latest Book
After eight years in the making, Dr. Rush releases her fourth book Nationwide — Dr. Sarah Washington O’Neal Rush, great-granddaughter of Booker T. Washington, releases her fourth book, Blueprint to […]
Publisher of Ethiopian Children’s Books Collaborates With IBBY Ethiopia For Exciting New International Developments
Nationwide — The Ethiopian Section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY Ethiopia) and Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD) are proud to announce two developments as part […]