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Top 10 Organizations That Help Black American Women

Black Women Generations

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 […]

African American Sci-Fi Fantasy Author Receives Favorable Kirkus Book Review

Max W. Miller, author of Sadie Mae Torene and the Tornado

— Armed with an intuitive nature and a powerful imagination, an emerging author decides to take the plunge and use the hard-hitting Kirkus Review process. She hopes that readers will […]

Merck Partners With HBCUconnect.com to Offer Exciting Leadership Career Opportunities to Graduating HBCU Students

Black female scientist

Columbus, OH — A new partnership has been established between Merck, a global biopharmaceutical company known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and HBCUConnect.com, the largest social network […]

Black American Author Advocates For a Beautiful White Princess

Saga of a Princess by Judith Martin

Nationwide — Over one thousand years ago, the Viking Princess Efanda founded the Russian nation with her husband Prince Rurik during the Viking era. While Rurik has been written about […]

The American Heart Association’s National Online Fitness Challenge, "Go Red Get Fit" in Partnership With Macy’s, Results in Moving Women to Healthy Living

American Heart Association Go Red Get Fit

Dallas, TX — Diverse women across the country have been challenged to take 10,000 steps a day and limit their added sugar intake to 24 grams a day through Go […]

Black Author Releases 2 New Books and Creates Wrimagination - A New Outlet For African American Writers

Andre Boyce of Wrimagination

Decatur, GA — A new publishing company called Wrimagination has opened its doors, and is proud to introduce writer Andre Boyce – an African American author specializing in mystery, humor, […]

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Stands Against Senseless Violence in Orlando & Reaffirms Its Promise to Care For Communities

Jonathan A. Mason, Sr.

Nationwide — Jonathan A. Mason, Sr., International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., has issued the following statement: “Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated stands in solidarity with the community […]

Bayview Senior Services to Open New Low Income Senior Housing Facility in San Francisco on June 25th

George W. Davis Senior Center

San Francisco, CA — A 20-year vision will become a reality when the Bayview Senior Services celebrates the grand opening of the Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center and Residence on […]

Businessmen in Maryland and Washington D.C. Celebrate 20 Years of Granting Teachers' Wishes

Friendship Association Education Assistance

Washington, DC — 35 volunteers of Friendship Association Education Assistance, Inc., (FAEA) celebrate 20 years of collaborative giving, supporting teachers and renovating schools and invite the community to discover the […]

Black Watchmaker Releases Limited Edition Luxury Watch Exclusively With PurchaseBlack.com

Benson Watch

Washington, DC — The Benson Watch Company, a Black owned watch company has released ‘The Phoenix’ – the newest addition to its signature watch line via PurchaseBlack.com and its mobile […]

Black American Lawyer’s Debut Forensic Mystery Novel that Dissects Race in America is an International Hit

Severed A Novel By VL Towler

— “Severed, A Novel” by VL Towler receives critical acclaim from international indie book review site, BookViral.com — — The Seacoast African American Cultural Center will be co-hosting Towler’s reading […]

New Novel Invites Debate of a War on Women -- Links Surreal Plot to Sexism Issue in U.S. Presidential Campaign

Bachelor Scrolls by Geronimo Redstone

Mount Vernon, NY — Amidst a U.S. presidential campaign in which one candidate has become the poster child for misogyny and sexism, a new novel offers a politically-charged fantasy from […]

New Website Provides Training Targeting Black Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Other Segments of the Community

Every Black Library

Durham, NC — The EveryBlackLibrary.com website has been officially launched and is the newest component of the “EveryBlack” family of websites. The purpose of the site is to provide resources […]

Women and Mothers All Over the Country Love, Love, Love These E-Books -- Thousands of Copies Already Downloaded!

Single Mom Ebooks

Nationwide — Produced and sold exclusively by UrbanEbooks.com, there are two books that are wildly popular among single mothers across the country. They are Go Girl Go! 2016 Directory of […]

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses Just Got Easier!

Anthony Kojo Darden

— Us Helping Us to Succeed and Prosper — Nationwide — The D & D Enterprise Group LLC (D&DEG), owned by Anthony Kojo Darden, a long-time business and community activist […]

Juneteenth Book Launch -- "Why Black Lives Matter (Too): A Revolutionary Call to Action"

Why Black Lives Matter (Too) By Mary Canty Merrill

Denver, CO — The Black Lives Matter movement evolved as a protest against police brutality. Spearheaded by Mary Canty Merrill, Ph.D., Why Black Lives Matter (Too) extends beyond police brutality […]

Black Couple Engaged After Meeting on MELD Dating App

Black Couple Engaged

— MELD dating app is a niche dating app designed for Black professionals — Nationwide — In early April, Monica proudly announced on twitter that she said an emphatic “yes” […]

Summer Leadership Program at Swarthmore College Seeks to Empower Minority Teen Girls

At The Well Conference

New York, NY — At the Well Conferences, Inc. is proud to announce its 1st annual At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy, which takes place on the campus of […]

Innovative All-Natural Haircare Product Helps Women Re-Grow Lost and Damaged Hair

Nor-ah's Unique Blends

— Nor-AHS Unique Blends, the company behind Hairline/Edges Regrowth Butter, is renowned for offering natural hair and skin care blends, specially formulated for people suffering from different types of hair […]

Subscription Box Boosting Accessibility of African-American Children's Literature

Little Buzz Book Club

Atlanta, GA — Finding children’s literature featuring characters of color is now a lot easier for parents with the subscription box service, Little Buzz Book Club. Founded by Dr. Hamidah […]

Attorney Zulu Ali and the Stop and Frisk Academy Announce Spring Youth Workshop

Stop and Frisk Academy

— The workshop teaches at-risk youth and others how to avoid negative police encounters and police brutality. — Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, Director of the Stop and Frisk Academy […]

EmpowHer Institute Honors Community Champions with CHANGE MAKER AWARDS Fundraiser

EmpowerHer Change Maker Awards

Los Angeles, CA — The EmpowHer Institute’s CHANGE MAKER AWARDS saluted exemplary men and women in the community who have supported their programs and unwavering efforts for at-risk Los Angeles […]

The Best Thing Since High Heel Shoes... "Heelusions" Heels By Design

Heelusions

— A Unique, Fun and Functional Shoe Fashion Accessory — Nationwide — Missouri-based shoe fashion accessory company, “Heelusions” Heels by Design, has brought to market a completely new concept in […]

2016 Cincinnati Music Festival Rolling into Cincinnati, July 22 to 23

2016 Cincinnati Music Festival

— Each year, the festival draws a wonderful mix of Old School and the hottest contemporary R&B music performers to its stage. — Cincinnati, OH — QLZ Productions, LLP will […]

Atlanta Teen Wins “2016 Best Film” at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority International Film Festival

Nzinga Braswell with staff members at Delta sigma Theta Film Festival

— Nzinga Set to Raise Scholarships Funds for Young Women in Ghana — Atlanta, GA — Fathers Incorporated and Black Rose Mediaworks is pleased to announce that its recent documentary; […]

Annual Festival Brings African Culture to Portsmouth, Virginia -- Presented by Planet Fitness

26th Annual Umoja Festival

— National artists KEM, Mint Condition and Patrick Riddick to perform — Portsmouth, VA — The City of Portsmouth is proud to host the 26th Annual Umoja Festival at the […]

Pittsburgh's 2016 Juneteenth Festival to Recognize the City's Historic African American Iconic Leaders

Pittsburgh Financial Juneteenth

Pittsburgh, PA — All are invited to attend the Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial Celebration and Juneteenth Festival on June 17-19. The City of Pittsburgh is celebrating it’s 200th year of incorporation, and […]

New Book "Education Denied" is a Must-Read For All Who Work on Behalf of Children in Urban America

Education Denied By Dr. Bernard Gassaway

Nationwide — In Education Denied: Children. Challenges. Choices, Dr. Bernard Gassaway provides thought-provoking anecdotes that are meant to motivate the reader to act. He believes that “passive participation serves to […]

New Book Entitled "Black" Expresses Deep Emotion For the Violence Suffered by Black Children and Teens Around the World

Black By Denise P. Isaac

Natonwide — Miami, Florida-based GodBeGod Publishers has published its first book entitled BLACK – a book of poetry and daily affirmations by Denise Paulette Isaac. She says she was driven […]

New Book Addresses Stereotypes That Say Minorities Are Unattractive, Uneducated, Loud, Violent, Single, Poor and Lazy!

Societal Perceptions

Nationwide — Jessica M. McEachern, MA, MSW says she wrote Societal Perceptions to help people connect with various experiences and identify misperceptions within society. Her book utilizes experiences, observations, and […]

Amazing Ancient Secrets Hair Oil Adds Life to Black Women's Hair -- Wins Rave Reviews From Around the World

Ancient Secrets Hair Growth Oil

— Dallas-based hair care company turns an ancient secret into a global success — Nationwide — People all over the world are raving about a very unique hair/body oil produced […]

Report: African Americans, Latinos, Low-Income Americans Pay Up to Three Times More Than Others For Household Energy

Low Income Household Energy Spending

— Low-Income Households in Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, New Orleans, Providence, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Cleveland Suffer Heaviest “Energy Burden” — Washington, DC — An “energy burden” review of […]

HBCU Track and Field Star Dies After His Girlfriend Allegedly Stabbed Him

Kevaughn Goldson, Denita Jackson

Nationwide — Kevaughn Goldson, an HBCU track and field athlete, died after allegedly being stabbed by his girlfriend, Denita Jackson, who is also a sprinter. She now faces murder charges, […]

Meet the White Woman Who Used to Be Malcolm X's Girlfriend

Malcolm X white girlfriend Beatrice Caragulian Bazarian

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

LaTania “Janell” Carwell

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

Christina Williams

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

Trump at the Palm Beach International Airport

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

Alicia Hughes

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

Lucy Harrison

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

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza

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

Donald Trump, Mark Carney

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

Sheldon Lewis

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

Jauan Rashun Porter

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

Junior Andrew Bennett

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”

Bill Gates Epstein files

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

Sherri daytime talk show canceled

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

Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas

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

Juanita Wright, Tonya Rice-Constant

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

Alvin Mayweather

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

Quinton Dixon

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

Diana Elizabeth Cullom

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

Michelle Obama in Call Her Daddy podcast

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

Christopher Turner

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

Ashaan Carter

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

Bernadine Gunner

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

Michelle Obama turns 62 years old

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

Former NFL player Sam Beal

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

Greenland northern lights

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

Barbie first autistic doll

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

Kyndris Brooks

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

Ernestine Merritt

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

Jasmine Ramirez

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

Regina Peacock

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

James Ford, former deputy in Florida

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 […]