Nationwide — Judge Christina Peterson from Douglas County Probate Court faces charges of felony willful obstruction of a police officer and simple battery after allegedly punching an officer during an […]
Nationwide — In 2020, Jaines Andrades, an African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts who was once a janitor at Baystate Medical Center, achieved her dream of becoming a nurse practitioner […]
Nationwide — An unidentified African American woman who works at a law firm in Buffalo, New York faced discrimination when a fellow office worker, who is a white woman, questioned […]
Nationwide — Meet Ashlee M. Davis and Tianna Williams, childhood best friends for over two decades who celebrated a milestone together when they recently graduated from American University Washington College […]
Nationwide — Keniah Washington, a 14-year-old African American girl from Tampa, Florida, recently made headlines by graduating from Saint Leo University with a 3.0 GPA. She earned her associate’s degree […]
Nationwide — Bishop Lamor Whitehead, who is a Brooklyn pastor known for his flashy lifestyle, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud and extortion charges. He reportedly […]
Nationwide — Meet Louise Thompson, an African American woman from Fairbanks, Alaska who was born in 1914 before World War I and once catered for President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family. […]
Nationwide — Tayvia Woodfork, an African American woman from Mississippi who had no idea she was pregnant, unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy in a Golden Corral buffet restaurant […]
Nationwide — Aya Gertrude Konan has made history as the Ivory Coast’s first ever Black female pilot for a commercial airline. Formerly a flight attendant, she currently serves as a […]
Nationwide — A Minnesota jury has found four men and one woman guilty in a scheme to steal over $40 million meant for feeding hungry children during the pandemic. The […]
Nationwide — Meet Elijah Hogan, a 19-year-old African American student from New Orleans, Louisiana, who has graduated as valedictorian while facing homelessness. Living in a shelter didn’t stop him from […]
Nationwide — Sabriya Miles, a young African American mother from Evansville, Indiana, experienced a terrifying ordeal when her car was unexpectedly repossessed with her newborn baby still inside. The incident […]
Nationwide — LeBron James took to social media to congratulate Anthony Claytor, a 21-year-old from Akron, Ohio who recently graduated early from Kent State University. Claytor is the first student […]
Nationwide — Martin Lawrence, known for his roles in movies like Bad Boys, recently reassured fans about his health. During an appearance on Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning, the […]
Nationwide — The family of Dr. Diamond Clarke, a recent graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine, is seeking justice after she was found dead in Georgia. Her family suspects foul […]
Nationwide — Prempeh College, a renowned high school in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region in Ghana, has made the country proud by winning the prestigious World Robotics […]
Nationwide — Emma Thompson, an 88-year-old African American woman from Montgomery County, Maryland, was honored for her 33 years of dedicated service as a foster parent. Having cared for over […]
Nationwide — Adrian Ottah, a 17-year-old African American student at University High School in Newark, New Jersey, is graduating with both a high school diploma and a college degree this […]
Nationwide — Meet Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who at just one year and 152 days old, breaks records as the youngest male artist ever recognized by Guinness World Records. His […]
Nationwide — Angerline Day, a 79-year-old woman from Montgomery, Alabama, recently proudly graduated from college after four years of hard work. “I don’t give myself any expiration dates on anything,” […]
Nationwide — Layla Hildreth, an African American high school senior from Irondale, Alabama, designed her own prom dress, drawing inspiration from Princess Tiana, the beloved character from Disney’s The Princess and […]
Nationwide — E’leese Shelton, a 12-year-old African-American girl from Tallahassee, Florida, has made national headlines after graduating from high school at such a young age.
Nationwide — Theresa Claiborne, who once made history as the first African American female pilot in the United States Air Force, is making history again as she retires from United […]
Nationwide — Chelsea Manalo, whose father is African American and mother is Filipina, has made history as the first Black woman ever to win the Miss Universe Philippines title. Her […]
Nationwide — Meet Andrea Dalzell, an African American woman from New York City who became a Registered Nurse despite being wheelchair-bound since childhood. Andrea, also known as The Seated Nurse, […]
Nationwide — At 94 years old, Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of wearing a wedding dress. This comes nearly 7 decades after her wedding in […]
Nationwide — Meet Kechi Okwuchi, a survivor of a devastating plane crash in Nigeria, who years later, successfully earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction. Despite enduring severe […]
Nationwide — At 102 years old, Sarah Simpkins has achieved her dream of earning a college degree as she recently graduated from Brightpoint Community College’s Early Childhood Education program in […]
Nationwide — Triplets Mariah, Mercy, and Samuel Addai-Opoku, who are from Aurora, Colorado, have simultaneously graduated from high school at the top of their class. Their parents, Kwasi and Margaret […]
Nationwide — In a touching moment, Latonya Johnson, who is 43 years old, and her daughter, Laila, who is 21 years old, are proudly celebrating their simultaneous graduation from Rutgers […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nationwide — John Amos, the iconic actor known for his groundbreaking roles in television and film, passed away more than a month ago on August 21st at the age of […]
Nationwide — Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR) is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Conference, taking place from November 8-10, 2024, at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North in Atlanta, […]