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Real Estate Mogul Roberta Hoskie, Who Was Once Poverty Stricken, Launches Ms. Millionaire Mindset Academy

Roberta Hoskie

New Haven, CT — To those who know her, Roberta Hoskie is much more than a real estate mogul. For Cherice Dykes, Hoskie serves as an inspiration for her and […]

Greenhope Services for Women Inc. Kicks Off 100-Day Campaign to Reclaim Lives, Reunite Families & Rebuild Communities

Alethea Simon

— Celebrities, Community Leaders & Those Wanting to Make a Difference Pledge to Give! — #GiveHopetoGreenhope #GreenhopeChallenge #100Kin100Days New York, NY — Greenhope Services for Women kicks off a major […]

Checkered Flag Run Foundation & Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce Champions Youth by Gifting World Class Sporting Event Experiences and More

Checkered Flag Run Foundation

Phoenix, AZ — Maintaining its commitment to the City of Phoenix and area students, the Checkered Flag Run Foundation and the Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce announced today that it […]

Black Attorney/Author Reimagines Reconstruction in New Book, "Deo Vindice: The Resurrection"

Michael A. Jefferson, author and attorney

— New novel by Michael A. Jefferson reimagines the President Andrew Johnson era and Benjamin “Bluff” Wade, who would have become president if Johnson was impeached. Wade, was known for publicly saying […]

How Joanne Sylvestre is Closing the Gap Between Black Women and Leadership Roles in the Healthcare Industry

New York, NY — Visionary Joanne Sylvestre is empowering minority women with her non-profit organization, The Nutressence Network, which offers strategic mentorship programs to women of color across the United […]

International Natural Hair Meetup Day, the World’s #1 Multi-City Natural Hair Meetup, Announces 2016 Title Sponsor and Cities

Adeea Rogers

Nationwide — Natural hair and beauty maven Adeea Rogers officially announces Made Beautiful as the 2016 International Natural Hair Meetup Day title sponsor. This year’s meetup day will be held […]

Symantec and HBCUConnect.com Gather Black Tech Leaders To Discuss Path To Greater Diversity

HBCU Connect and Symantec Tech Event

— West coast African American VIP networking event sees high caliber talent, great opportunities — San Francisco Bay Area, CA — HBCUConnect.com, America’s original online network for community engagement and […]

New Rap Song "We Rep Carolina" By Hip-Hop Artist, Big Youngstar, Explodes on the Internet

Big Youngstar

Charleston, SC — With an extremely aggressive marketing campaign, Big Youngstar’s single and YouTube Video entitled “We Rep Carolina” was released on March 2, 2016, distributed universally, and in just […]

Writer Demetrius Walker Says the Media and Others Should Use an Uppercase “B” For Black People

Demetrius Walker

— Launches CapitalizeTheB.com to Change Grammar Rules — Houston, TX — Writer, Demetrius Walker, has launched CapitalizeTheB.com, a website that calls for all media, schools, and others to use an […]

New Book "Prisoner of Love" Teaches Black Women (and Men) How To Be Happy in an Unhappy Marriage

Prisoner of Love E-Book

Nationwide — No one gets married expecting to get divorced, but the cold reality is that the divorce rate in America is ridiculously high and is rising every day! But […]

Top Black Motivational Speaker, Orrin Hudson, to Honor “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things”

Orrin Hudson With Steve Harvey

— Hudson will speak at the 5th Annual Global Humanitarian Summit — Atlanta, GA — Humanitarians from all over the world will gather at the fifth annual Global Humanitarian Summit […]

Howard University Engineering Student, David Hill, Joins Silicon Valley Firm Cisco Systems for Spring Break and Earns Three National Awards

David Hill

Nationwide — At 13 years old, David Hill II, was recognized as one of the youngest and first African-Americans in the State of New York to earn an ‘A’ grade […]

San Francisco Bay Area Author Releases Sensational Biographic Novel Reflecting on Younger Year's Mistakes and Later Year's Fixes

Life is a Canvas By Joy Elan

“Life Is A Canvas” by Joy Elan — Author Joy Elan is a vibrant and outgoing single mom, teacher, mentor and lover of learning. The academic intellectual earned undergraduate and […]

Songwriter/ Entertainer Sparks Children's Imagination and Knowledge of Black Inventors With Interactive Coloring/Quiz Book

History is a Part of Me By Shannon

— “History is a Part of Me” by Shannon (Ms. Drama Ganza) to be released on February 27, 2016 — Los Angeles, CA — When at first she made the […]

African American Resident Lands Top Breast Cancer Fellowship

Dr. Vivian Jolley Bea

— Female physician rises above inner-city start through music and hard work — Charleston, SC — As Vivian Jolley Bea, M.D., finishes her surgical residency at the Medical University of […]

New Dating Site Helps Medical Professionals Meet Others Who Understand the Demands of Their Careers

Group of Medical Professionals

Dallas, TX — MedProsMeet.com is a new dating site designed specifically for medical professionals who seek to meet and socialize with other professionals who understand the demands of their careers. […]

New Orleans’ Chef Leah Chase Named James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Chef Leah Chase and friends

By Taylor Sylvain, The New Orleans Agenda New Orleans, LA — On January 28, 2016, the James Beard Foundation announced that New Orleans’ Chef Leah Chase has been named the […]

New School Black History Magazine Reveals the Hidden History of Black People

New School Black History Magazine

Nationwide — Via the second edition of a new magazine called New School Black History Magazine, the hidden history of Black people is now being unearthed after over 200 years […]

Black Organization to Host 20th Annual "Respect Yourself" Youth Symposium in Oakland, California

The Links Incorporated

— The theme, “RESPECT AND PROTECT” is for middle school students and will focus on positive self-esteem, reinforcing non-violence and health and safety awareness. — Oakland, CA — The Alameda […]

Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce to Host Quarterly Workshop in Atlanta Featuring Master Motivator Orrin Hudson

Orrin Hudson

Atlanta, GA — The Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce announces its workshop “Winning Moves to Succeed in Business and in Life” led by worldwide motivational executive coach, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson. […]

Hospice Facility to Host 2016 AIDS Fundraiser Gala and Auction Featuring Oakland Jazz Vocalist Branice McKenzie and Guitarist Andre Morgan

Branice McKenzie and Andrew Morgan

— Maitri (www.maitrisf.org) is the only AIDS-specific residential care facility in California focusing on the underserved community of those dying of or severely debilitated by AIDS. — San Francisco, CA […]

Virginia Black Business and Civic Leaders to Celebrate Black History Month By Hosting Expo in Honor of Carter G. Woodson

Seko Varner and Bert Bergan

Norfolk, VA — Business and education workshops, vendors and exhibits, stage shows, and African dances. They are all part of this year’s Black History Month Celebration and Business and Education […]

6 Proven Ways To Lose Your Belly Fat Within 10 Days -- How to Get a Flat Stomach Like Beyoncé!

Woman with Flat Stomach

Nationwide — Everyone body wants to get rid of their belly fat, but usually, belly fat is subcutaneous fat, which is underneath the skin. People with problems with abdominal fat, […]

5 Tips on How to Be a Human Lie Detector -- How To Know If Your Partner is Cheating... or Telling the Truth!

Black couple arguing

Nationwide — The ability to detect when someone is lying is a skill that fascinates us all, and sadly people lie more often then they tell the truth. James Patterson, […]

Former New York Author Shares a Gripping Combination of Crime and Love in New Novel

Gwendolyn Cahill, author of Out of Love

Nationwide — Author Gwendolyn Cahill spins a web of romance, crime and intrigue in her new novel, Out of Love. This engrossing book’s paperback and hardback editions are set to […]

Black Financial Expert Releases the World's First Investment Book For Children

Wesley Learns to Invest By Prince Dykes

Nationwide — Wesley Learns to Invest by Prince Dykes is the world’s first investment book that targets children readers. The fictional book is about an 11-year old boy (Wesley, named after […]

DC-Based Young Black Entrepreneur Launches Internship Matchmaker Service for College Students

Vin Lee

Washington, DC — Vin Lee, a young dedicated entrepreneur from the Washington, DC area, has funded and launched a creative, interactive new simple way for college students to match themselves […]

Black History Being Made By Atlanta-Based Sneaker Company

Tarik Edmonson, founder of Sneakerscustom.com

Atlanta, GA — Black History Month celebrates the contributions and accomplishments that African American trailblazers have made in the world of sports, politics, music, education and business. Now, a new generation […]

Black Tech Professionals on the West Coast to Meet For an Evening of Networking on Feb 18th

African American professional networking event

— Symantec and HBCUConnect.com to host VIP networking event for African American Professionals in the IT and technology industry in the Bay Area — Mountain View, CA — HBCUConnect.com, in partnership […]

Celebrity Conversationist Sierra Nicole Delves Deeper with Dirty Money's Kalenna in "The Chic Cave" -- Live in Atlanta

Chic Cave and Sierra Nicole Present Kalenna at Hookah Loft

Atlanta, GA — Hailed as the ‘Celebrity Conversationist’ and truth trailblazer of Atlanta, it is not often that you find a radio personality that has a heart for the people […]

Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley to Receive the 2016 NAACP Chairman’s Image Award on Friday, February 5th

Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley

— Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, the pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia will receive the prestigious 2016 NAACP Chairman’s Image Award on Friday, February 5 […]

Planning a Much-Needed Getaway Trip With Your Girlfriends -- 3 Tips to Get Things Started

Sister Friends Getaway

By Connie Portis, Founder of Sisters & Friends Martha’s Vineyard Getaway Nationwide — What better time than now to say “this year, I am going to put myself at the […]


Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, Autistic Son

Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere officiating the marriage of his adopted autistic son

Nationwide — Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, a Nigerian pastor, is facing global backlash after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal, autistic adopted son. He later officiated the wedding, triggering debate over […]

School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K

Stephanie Demetrius

Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]

Pastor and Wife Face Charges in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Their Foster Children

Rodney Gibson and Kawiana Young

Nationwide — Rodney Gibson, a pastor from Columbia, South Carolina, and his wife, Kawiana Young, were arrested after authorities accused Gibson of sexually abusing a foster child in their home. […]

Mom Faces Child Abuse Charges for Allegedly Spraying Bear Spray on Her Two Children

Christie Lashay Williams

Nationwide — Christie Lashay Williams, a 37-year-old mother from Leeds, Alabama, faces child abuse charges after police say she sprayed her two young children with bear spray inside their home. The […]

5-Year-Old Boy Hailed a Hero for Saving His Family from a House Fire in Texas

Jayden, 5-year-old boy

Nationwide — Jayden, a 5-year-old African American boy from Longview, Texas, alerted his family to a house fire early Friday morning. His quick response helped six people escape safely before flames […]

73-Year-Old School Bus Driver Arrested for Allegedly Strangling a Student

Effie Wynn

Nationwide — Effie Wynn, a 73-year-old African American school bus driver from Lynchburg, Virginia, was arrested after allegedly strangling a student on the bus while parked at a school. Police […]

President Trump Threatens Journalist With Jail Time Unless He Reveals Sources of His "Leaked" Story About Iran War

Donald Trump, Barak Ravid

Nationwide — President Donald Trump has threatened jail time for a journalist after a report on a U.S. military rescue mission involving a fighter jet crash in Iran. He has […]

Black Man with Disability Fined $345 for Parking Work Truck in His Own Driveway

Bali Ramnarace

Nationwide — Bali Ramnarace, an African American handyman from Boynton Beach, Florida, who is handicapped, was fined $345 by the city for parking his work truck in the driveway of […]

Two Women Arrested After Drugs and Guns Found at Day Care in Michigan

Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown

Nationwide — Two women, Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown, who are from Flint, Michigan, have been arrested after a drug bust at a local daycare center. Police recovered cocaine and […]

Judge Orders to Halt President Trump's White House Ballroom Construction

Donald Trump White House ballroom project

Nationwide — A federal judge in Washington, DC, has blocked construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project. The court ruled the project cannot continue because it […]

Amber Rose Says That White People Should Be Able to Say the N-Word

Amber Rose

Nationwide — White model Amber Rose said white people should be allowed to say the n-word, arguing that society gives too much power to offensive language. She argued that removing […]

Convicted Pedophile Who Impregnated, Murdered 13-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead in Prison

Jarvis Butts

Nationwide — Jarvis Butts, a convicted pedophile from Detroit, Michigan, was found dead inside his prison cell just weeks after he began serving a 35- to 60-year sentence for murdering […]

33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested

Lisa Grier

Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]

Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star

Daniel Julez Smith Jr, Tommie Lee dating rumors

Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]

Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement

Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker divorce

Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]

White Teacher in Virginia Gets Only Six Years in Prison for Abusing Student

John Rose

Nationwide — John Rose, a former middle school teacher from Bedford County, Virginia, was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a student. He will also serve seven […]

Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage

Justin Timberlake mugshot from June 2024 arrest

Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]

Former Pro Wrestler Found Not Guilty in $2.9 Million Welfare Fraud Case

Ted DiBiase Jr.

Nationwide — Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., who was accused of taking millions in welfare funds, was cleared of all 13 charges after a seven-year legal battle. The jury […]

Man Sentenced to 15 Years After Dollar Store Robbery Gone Wrong

Torrance Stewart

Nationwide — Torrance Stewart, a 31-year-old African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to rob a dollar store in May 2022. […]

Man Caught With Crack and Spice in Underwear Sentenced to 30 Years

Andrew McCormick

Nationwide — Andrew McCormick, a 55-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, who has a long criminal record, was caught with crack cocaine, marijuana, and “spice” hidden in his underwear. […]

Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing

Robin Hatcher, missing Black woman from Texas

Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]

Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept

Tina Knowles, Mama Tina’s Gumbo

Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]

Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street

Crossing guard punched by a man

Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]

Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy

Whoopi Goldberg documentary

Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]

White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money

Kouri Richins and her husband

Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]

Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason

Diane Durgin

Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]

Police Say a Man Downloaded Over 40,000 Inappropriate Child Images on a Church Computer

Andrew Brown

Nationwide — Andrew Brown, a 51-year-old man from Worthington, Ohio, who volunteered at a church and taught at a local school, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal […]

White School Principal Arrested After Threatening to Kill and Torture a Woman

Justin Blietz

Nationwide — Justin Blietz, a school principal in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been arrested after he allegedly made violent threats toward a woman. The 41-year-old educator faces first-degree harassment charges […]

White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son

Taylor Schaefer

Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]

Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument

Hayward Jenkins

Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]

A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911

Darron Lee, Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo

Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]

Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits

Tracy A. James

Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]