Nationwide — Meet Henry and Ronya Balogun, the proud parents of David Balogun, who was just 9 years old when he made headlines as one of the youngest high school […]
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This 11-Year-Old Cowgirl Made History Competing at the First Nationally Televised Black Rodeo
Nationwide — Meet Kortnee Solomon, a fourth-generation Texas cowgirl who was only 11 years old when she competed in the first nationally televised Black rodeo back in 2021.
Black Woman From St. Louis Officially Adopts 5 Siblings She Used to Babysit
Nationwide — La Tonya Ruff, a African American woman from St. Louis, finally brought back together a family of five siblings after she tried for seven years to adopt or […]
Black Woman, Grandmother Earns Third College Degree at Age 76
Nationwide — Meet Shirley Fuller, an African American grandmother from North Carolina who recently earned her Bachelor’s degree at the age of 76, achieving her third college degree since she […]
18-Year-Old Black Student From Chicago Accepted into 6 Ivy League Colleges
Nationwide — Payton Pitts, an 18-year-old student from Chicago, Illinois, has achieved an extraordinary feat by securing acceptances from all six Ivy League colleges. Among the prestigious choices, he decided […]
Black Employee From Georgia Retires After 65 Years Working at the Same Restaurant
Nationwide — Jimmie Scott, at the age of 85, officially retires after an impressive 65 years of dedicated service at S&S Cafeteria in Macon, Georgia, starting from a dishwasher to […]
7-Year-Old Makes History, First Black Girl to Win Tiny Miss Princess of America Pageant
Nationwide — Meet Paris Epps, a 7-year-old African American girl from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who made history by becoming the first Black girl to win the national title of Tiny Miss […]
Black Teen With Size 23 Feet Thanks Shaq for Super-Sized Shoe Donation
Nationwide — Jor’el Bolden, a 16-year-old teen from Kansas City, Missouri who struggled to find shoes that fit his size 23 feet, recently found unexpected relief and support from his […]
21-Year-Old Black Pilot From Georgia to Earn His Third College Degree
Nationwide — Meet Kegan Martindale-Hernandez, a 21-year-old African American pilot who got his first college degree right before graduating high school and is now set to earn his third college […]
27-Year-Old Makes History as First Black Female Pilot to Fly a Boeing 777 for Air Canada
Nationwide — Meet Zoey Williams, a 27-year-old from Ontario, Canada with four college degrees who has recently made history as Air Canada’s first Black female pilot to fly a Boeing […]
Bus Driver Saves the Day When Student Doesn't Have PJs For Pajama Day
Nationwide — Larry Farrish Jr., an African American school bus driver, became the hero of the day for first-grader Levi who didn’t have pajamas for the school’s pajama day. Farrish […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Discover an Element on the Periodic Table
Nationwide — Meet Clarice Phelps, an HBCU graduate of Tennessee State University who, in 2022, made history as the first African American woman to contribute to the discovery of an […]
Meet NASCAR's Youngest Black Driver, He's Currently an HBCU Student
Nationwide — Meet Rajah Caruth, the youngest of the only four African American drivers in NASCAR. At just 21 years old, he is balancing his professional racing career while also […]
Black Woman From Mississippi, Last of 16 Siblings, Turns 100 Years Old
Nationwide — Arleaner Washington, an African American woman from Biloxi, Mississippi, has turned 100 years old. Born on February 6, 1924, she marked this significant milestone with a heartfelt proclamation […]
Meet the Highest-Ranking Black Woman in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 233-Year History
Nationwide — Meet Captain Zeita Merchant, who is leading The Port of New York and has recently been promoted to rear admiral, making history as the highest-ranking Black woman in […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl From Indiana Honored For Saving Two People's Lives
Nationwide — Aneres Bellefont, a 10-year-old African American girl from Indiana, has been hailed as a hero for saving two people’s lives. She was honored with an award by Henry […]
6-Year-Old Black Boy With Super High IQ Started Reading When He Was 1
Nationwide — Meet Chandler Hughes, a 6-year-old African American boy from Texas who recently joined Mensa, becoming one of the youngest members of the organization for people with high IQs.
Two Black Teens Make History, Earn Bachelor’s Degree While Still in High School
Nationwide — Meet Abram Lewis and Khaya Njumbe, both students from Gary, Indiana, who are will graduate this year with bachelor’s degrees before they graduate high school.
Black Couple to File Lawsuit Against Chili's For Having to Pay Before Eating
Nationwide — Markesha Futrell-Smith is filing a discrimination lawsuit after they were asked to pay upfront before placing an order at a Chili’s restaurant in Denver, Colorado. What’s more, the manager […]
Actress Raven-Symoné Mourns the Loss of Her Younger 31-Year-Old Brother
Nationwide — Raven-Symoné is going through a tough time as she mourns the loss of her younger brother, Blaize Pearman, who passed away at the age of 31. The actress […]
Black Woman Turns 108 Years Old, Possibly Oldest Person in Georgia
Nationwide — Meet Flora Mae White, an African American woman from Georgia who just turned 108 years old. Flora, who has spent her entire life in the state, is now […]
Beyonce’s Backup Singer Who is Also an Uber Driver Serenades Her Passengers
Nationwide — Meet Deanna Dixon, a former backup singer for Beyoncé on her concert tours who is now known as “The Rideshare Queen” on TikTok for serenading her Uber passengers […]
41-Year-Old Black American Mom Moves to Italy and Buys a House For $62K
Nationwide — Meet Stephanie Synclair, a 41-year-old Black mom from Atlanta, Georgia, who decided to make Sicily her second home. In 2022, she became the proud owner of a $62,000 […]
Black Triplet Sisters Make History, Graduate Together With Nursing Degree
Nationwide — The Stephenson triplets — Jean, Jeanet, and Jeanice — have made history after recently graduating together with nursing degrees from South University in Montgomery, Alabama. The sisters, who […]
Black Woman Makes History, Graduates With Honors With Degree in Marine Engineering
Nationwide — Monica Nancy Candny, a 23-year-old woman from Ghana, has made history by graduating with top honors in Marine Engineering from the Regional Maritime University in Ghana. She celebrated her […]
Black Twin Brothers to Walk 600 Miles for Foster Care Awareness
Nationwide — Twin brothers Davon and Tavon Woods from Pennsylvania, who were adopted at the age of two, are embarking on a 600-mile walk from Sumter to Philadelphia for 31 […]
Black Woman, Virginia Crossing Guard Retires After 56 Years on the Job
Nationwide — Meet Elizabeth Stanton, an 83-year-old African American woman from Norfolk, Virginia who dedicated 56 years of her life to safeguarding local elementary school children. For more than five decades, […]
70-Year-Old Black Woman From Uganda Gives Birth to Healthy Twins
Nationwide — Safina Namukwaya, a 70-year-old woman from Uganda, is making headlines as one of the oldest mothers as she recently gave birth to twins via cesarean at a fertility […]
6-Year-Old Black Girl From New Jersey Scores 138 on IQ Test, Same as Einstein
Nationwide — Meet Declan Lopez, a six-year-old African American girl from Dover, New Jersey who is defying the norms of genius with her Mensa membership and an impressive IQ of […]
Black Woman With 33 Grandchildren Graduates College at 63 Years Old
Nationwide — Meet Robyn Roberts, a phenomenal 63-year-old grandmother of 33 and great-grandmother of 12. She recently graduated college from Southern New Hampshire University, proving that learning is a lifelong […]
11-Year-Old Black Boy Makes History, Raises $233K For Charity
Nationwide — Meet Murhaf Hamid, an 11-year-old Black boy from Sweden who made history by collecting an astonishing $233,000 for the Majblomman (Mayflower) children’s charity. He went viral on social […]
22-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Medical Doctor in Ghana
Nationwide — Kwaku Boakye Gyamfi, a 22-year-old from Cape Coast, Ghana, is making waves as one of the youngest medical doctors in the country. He recently graduated from the School […]
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 […]
Author Kim L. Dulaney's New Book is an Open Letter to R. Kelly, A Candid Reflection on Celebrity Culture and Its Impact
The author of ‘Star Struck’ deep dives into the complexities of abuse, cancel culture, and redemption. Nationwide — Kim L. Dulaney, acclaimed author and cultural commentator, releases her latest book, […]