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First Ever Black Woman-Owned Lexus Dealership
Women are a dominate force when it comes to purchasing automobiles; 85 percent of auto purchases are made by women, according to several sources like Auto Trends. Yet, less than […]
The Racist History of Low Income Housing in Portland, Oregon -- The Whitest City In America
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports that nearly half of all hate crimes committed in America today have to do with race. According to FBI statistics, 47% of hate […]
A Novel Way to Create Conversation Around Race in the Workplace
Ellicott City, MD — Many books on diversity rely on statistics to illuminate the issues of race in America. Others list pros and cons of diversity or defend the current […]
August 13, 2016 Begins the 96th Year of Red, Black and Green AKA World Melanin Day
— The colors Red, Black and Green are approaching 100 years since being designated the symbol of all Black people. The Mhotep Corporation encourages celebration of the 96th year of […]
In More Than 70 Cities, It's Illegal to Feed the Homeless Because...
There is a growing move in the U.S. that is taking many by surprise. The government is cracking down on one of the oldest forms of charity since the first […]
Non-Profit Distributes More Than 8 Million Pounds of Healthy Food to Low Income Families
Eating healthy is a particular challenge for low-income families. They often do not have the money to purchase what they need to stay healthy — fresh fruits and vegetables. One […]
Executive Producer of Fox 5 DC to Speak at Power Networking Luncheon For Women in the Washington, DC Area
Washington, DC — Carolyn E. Howell, Founder and CEO of Fun Company Events and Director of Sterling Women of Washington DC is inviting all women entrepreneurs and professionals in the DC […]
Getting Teens' Passport Ready: The Passport Party Project to Gift 365 Passports to Underrepresented Youth, Ages 11-15 Nationwide
— National Geographic Travel award-winning global awareness initiative will give away one passport a day for one year with the help of travel advocates worldwide — Oakland, CA — The […]
Children’s Author Creates 7th Papa Lemon Book Focused on Depression
Minneapolis, MN — During his childhood author Lehman Riley was fascinated by his grandfather Papa Lemon. Unfortunately, Papa Lemon passed away in 1973 when Lehman was 10 years old. Lehman’s […]
What Every Black Woman Needs to Know About Having a Premature Baby
When a baby is born too early — before the average 38-40 weeks gestation period — it puts them at risk for serious health problems and death. According to information […]
First Black-Owned Vodka Company in South Africa Launches
A new vodka will soon be hitting the shelves in South Africa. Distinkt Vodka, created by chemist Sibusiso Sibis, will be South Africa’s first Black-owned vodka brand. Sibis started the […]
Legendary Division I Coach, Mike Jarvis, to Speak at Alfred Street Baptist Church Men’s Retreat, July 22-24 in North East, Maryland
Alexandria, VA — Mike Jarvis, legendary basketball coach, life coach, author, and sports analyst will be the keynote speaker at Alfred Street Baptist Church’s 2016 Men’s Retreat: Excellence Without Excuses. […]
Independent Black Label Artist, Vernon Neilly, Leaps Into Billboard Top 20
Los Angeles, CA — Boosweet Records, the award-winning independent Black-owned label based in Southern California, a few weeks ago released the new video “They Don’t Care” by Vernon Neilly. The […]
Founder of Miss Black United States Pageant Says, "Forget the Hairspray and Butt Glue… Black Women, Let’s Conquer the World"
Nationwide — In a world that seemingly revolves around hairspray, butt glue, and rhinestones, Founder Sonja McCord transcends the archetypal pageant into a quintessential finishing school and enrichment program. Miss […]
Nickelodeon Animated Series Debuts First Interracial Married Gay Cartoon Couple
Nationwide — TV has become more gay-friendly these days, and not just for adults! Nickelodeon, which is owned by Viacom, apparently wants their animated programming to reflect more diverse types […]
Black Money Matters! Entrepreneur Launches Nationwide Program Giving African American Families Their Very Own Personal Accountant
Long-time entrepreneur and accountant Randy Hughes, via Counting Pennies, his accounting and tax preparation firm based in Orlando, Florida, is now offering affordable and much-needed financial services to urban and […]
Actress Lunden De'Leon to Star in New Romantic Comedy, "An Inherited Life"
Nationwide — It was announced today that actress Lunden De’Leon has joined the cast of the romantic comedy An Inherited Life playing the role of Bianca. Filmed in South Carolina, […]
Forbes Magazine Confirms Dwayne Johnson is the Highest Paid Actor in the World
Nationwide — Actor Dwayne Johnson, who started out as “The Rock” in the world of professional wrestling, is now the world’s highest paid actor. According to Forbes Celebrity 100, he […]
International Headwrap Expo and Fashion Show Coming to Motown This Fall
— This unique event will be held at September 25, 2016 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan from 1pm to 8pm. — Detroit, MI — […]
Can Constipation Can Cause Heart Attacks?
Constipation affects about 42 million people in the U.S. African Americans, and women, are more likely to suffer from constipation that whites. In general, constipation does not constitute a serious […]
New Black History Bowtie Design Celebrates Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks
Nationwide — The African American civil rights movement can now be celebrated in style with the release of a high-quality, luxury printed bowtie that features Martin Luther King, Malcolm X […]
Baltimore-Based R&B Group, KSTONE, Releases First Single "Tic Toc"
Baltimore, MD — Baltimore-based R&B artist and family trio, KSTONE, announces the release of their long awaited CD single, “Tic Toc”, on their independent label, Unome Music, and is now […]
Black-Owned Cupcake Enterprise Named "Family Business of the Year"
Every year, Black Enterprise names one family-operated business as “Family Business of the Year.” This year’s prestigious award went to Nashville, Tennessee-based cupcake company, The Cupcake Collection, owned and founded […]
Powerful Book Entitled, “America the Racist?” is Republished to Give Insight on How to Stop Killing Black Men... and Police Officers
— The book, written by H. J. Harris, changes the paradigm of racism that has created “Black Lives Matter”. — Nationwide — Author H. J. Harris believes the headlines of police brutality, […]
Singer Chaka Khan Cancels Show -- Checks Into Rehab For Pain Killer Addiction
Nationwide — Just two days before she was set to perform at the California State Fair, 63-year old singer Chaka Khan reportedly canceled her performance, and announced that she will […]
Multimedia Power Couple Gives Second Chances With "Free Jobs For Felons" Events
Nationwide — Felon, felony, criminal record, ex-offender, ex-con, etc., etc., etc. These labels in the job market are a hindrance. They are a separating factor of who gets in and […]
Kevin Durant Leaving Oklahoma City Thunder; Heading to Golden State Warriors
Oakland, CA — OKC Thunder NBA star Kevin Durant has decided to change teams, and has already signed with the Golden State Warriors. He has apparently decided that he has […]
Free Video Streaming Service, ColoredContent.com, Offers Viewers Quality Black Web Series
New York, NY -– ColoredContent.com is the very first online video streaming platform dedicated to Black web series. The site launched last year and now has a variety of web series […]
LA-Based Luxury Medical Concierge Service Recruits Top-tier Physicians, Nurses and Other Medical Professionals
— Concierge medicine is a relationship between a patient and a physician or service in which the patient pays an annual fee or retainer for ancillary medical or healthcare services. […]
Yodovo.com Encourages African Americans to Be Loud! Be Black! Be Proud!
By Malcolm King Nationwide — African American incomes have stagnated, the ranks of the poor are swelling among us, almost all the economic gains are going to other racial communities, […]
Top 10 Organizations That Help Black American Women
Companies owned by American black women represent the largest-growing businesses in the U.S. In addition, there are hundreds of organizations that help black women in America, doing work that directly […]
Meet the White Woman Who Used to Be Malcolm X's Girlfriend
Nationwide — Malcolm X’s first great love was a white woman named Beatrice Caragulian Bazarian, nicknamed Bea. Before he married Betty Shabazz, Malcolm shared a passionate and defiant romance with Bea […]
Parents of Missing Black Teen Found Dead Had Hired a Hitman Three Times to Kill Her
0 Nationwide — LaTania “Janell” Carwell, an African American teen from Georgia who went missing on her 16th birthday, was later found dead in a shallow grave. Her parents allegedly tried […]
Former Nursing Home Manager Faces Charges for Stealing $300K from Residents
Nationwide — Christina Williams, who worked as an office manager at Venetian Gardens Nursing Home in Loveland, Ohio, has been accused of stealing more than $300,000 from over 50 residents. […]
Palm Beach International Airport to Be Named After President Trump
Nationwide — Trump is set to have Palm Beach International Airport renamed in his honor, as his company has filed trademarks for the potential new name. The filings raise questions […]
High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students
Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]
White Woman Killed By Her Dad After a Heated Family Argument About Trump
Nationwide — Lucy Harrison, who is from Cheshire in England, traveled to Texas to visit her father but was shot and killed during a heated family argument about Donald Trump. The […]
Trump Administration Disregards Judge's Order to Return Wrongfully Deported College Student
Nationwide — Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old student from Boston, Massachusetts, who was mistakenly deported to Honduras while visiting family for Thanksgiving, is still prohibited from returning to the […]
President Trump Threatens to Block New Bridge That Connects the US to Canada
Nationwide — Trump has threatened to block the new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, demanding full compensation and fair treatment for the United States. The $4.7 billion project could […]
17-Year-Old Black Boy Killed by Stray Bullet in Motel Room While Playing Video Games
Nationwide — Sheldon Lewis, a 17-year-old African American boy from Gwinnett County, Georgia, died after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his motel room. His family watched in horror as […]
Black Man Who Threatened to Kill President Trump Gets 3 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Jauan Rashun Porter, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump during a TikTok […]
Youth Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Minors in the Church
Nationwide — Junior Andrew Bennett, a 32-year-old African American church pastor from Pinon Hills, Southern California, has been arrested after investigators linked him to multiple child sex abuse allegations. Authorities […]
Bill Gates Admits He Spent Time With Jeffrey Epstein, “I Was Foolish”
Nationwide — Bill Gates spoke publicly about renewed attention on his past association with Jeffrey Epstein following a major Department of Justice document release. He admitted spending time with Epstein but […]
Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons
Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]
Baseball Legend Frank Thomas Calls Out the Chicago White Sox After Being Left Out of Black History Month Graphic
Nationwide — Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas criticized the MLB’s Chicago White Sox after they left him out of a Black History Month graphic, saying the team overlooked his […]
10-Year-Old With Autism Abused on School Bus by Aide While Driver Laughed
Nationwide — A 10-year-old child with autism and ADHD from Tampa, Florida, was abused on a school bus by aide Juanita Wright while driver Tonya Rice-Constant laughed. Video footage later […]
Black Man, 86, Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Storm
Nationwide — Alvin Mayweather, an 86-year-old African American man from Shreveport, Louisiana, sadly passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter storm, authorities said. He was found in his […]
School Counselor Found Dead After Arrest Warrant Over Inappropriate Messages to Minor
Nationwide — Quinton Dixon, an African American man from Baton Rouge who worked as a counselor at Westdale Middle Magnet School, was found dead on a former school campus. His […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
Michelle Obama Says She'd Be Against Barack Running for a 3rd Term As President Even If It Were Legal
Nationwide — Michelle Obama says she would oppose her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if it were legal. She added she would “actively work against” […]
Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters
Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]
10-Month-Old Black Baby Still Struggling with Botulism Linked to ByHeart Formula
Nationwide — Ashaan Carter, an African American baby from Portland, Oregon, is still fighting infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula, which was later recalled nationwide. He remains on a feeding tube […]
Black Mom Missing Since 2010 Found Dead in Submerged Car at the Bottom of a River
Nationwide — Bernadine Gunner, an African American woman from Camden, New Jersey who was reported missing in 2010, was found dead inside a car at the bottom of Cooper River […]
Michelle Obama Turns 62 as Husband Barack Shares Sweet Message
Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama turned 62 this weekend, with Barack Obama marking the occasion through a heartfelt message. The celebration also coincided with her ongoing promotion of a […]
Former NFL Player Sam Beal Has Been Missing for Over 7 Months
Nationwide — Ex-NFL player Sam Beal, who is 29 years old, has been missing for more than 7 months, and his family is asking the public for help. The former […]
4 European Countries Are Sending Troops to Greenland to Help Defend Possible U.S. Attack
Nationwide — Several European NATO allies are sending troops to Greenland as tensions rise over repeated U.S. threats to take control of the Arctic island. The move shows support for […]
Barbie Introduces First Autism-Inclusive Doll, Advocates Praise Mattel
Nationwide — Mattel is launching its first-ever autistic Barbie, a move autism advocates say helps children see themselves positively and teaches others that autistic people are valuable members of society. […]
Black Woman Survives After Being Shot in the Neck by Her Ex-Girlfriend
Nationwide — Kyndris Brooks, an African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was shot in the neck by her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, in a shocking domestic violence attack. She remains hospitalized, fighting […]
79-Year-Old Black Woman with Dementia Found Dead in the Woods After Being Missing for Days
Nationwide — Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, has been found dead in the woods days after going missing. She had dementia, and authorities said […]
Teen Recovers After 17-Hour Marathon Surgery to Remove 174-Pound Leg
Nationwide — Jasmine Ramirez, a teen from Florida who has lived with a rare medical condition since early childhood, is recovering after a marathon surgery to amputate her left leg. Doctors […]
Florida Manager Faces Charges for Stealing Over $500K from Doctor’s Office
Nationwide — Regina Peacock, a woman from Florida who worked as an office manager at a Tallahassee doctor’s office, has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from her employer. […]
White Deputy Arrested for Sending Explicit Messages to a 10-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — James Ford, a former deputy from Charlotte County, Florida, is accused of sending explicit messages to a 10-year-old girl on TikTok. He faces federal charges for asking the […]
Black Woman Who Lost Both Arms and Legs is Now Walking Again
Nationwide — Natalya Manhertz, a 20-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, lost both her arms and legs to a severe strep infection at 17. After years of treatment and rehabilitation, […]