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Black Woman Finally Earns Degree After Dropping Out Twice, Opens Her Very Own College

Shakea Miller

Nationwide — Shakea Miller, who dropped out of college twice, is now celebrating having finally earned a degree in Business from the University of Phoenix in November 2024. Since then, […]

The State of Black Family Health Launches MLK Weekend in Tampa by Black Nurses

Black nurses

Nationwide — This MLK Weekend in January 2025, The Color of Wellness is proud to launch The State of Black Family Health, a powerful event series designed to advocate for […]

Black Teen, Father Among 15 Victims Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux and Reggie Hunter

Nationwide — A deadly New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans left 15 people dead, including two African Americans, 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, and 37-year-old Reggie Hunter. […]

Young Black Woman Set on Fire While Walking to Store in North Carolina, Suspect Held on $1M Bond

Ashanti Downey

Nationwide — Ashanti Downey, a 21-year-old African American woman from Sanford, North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022, was attacked and set on fire, leaving her with severe burns […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen From Mississippi Dies During Tornado, Tree Falls on Her Home

Ty’Keria Rogers

Nationwide — Ty’Keria Rogers, an 18-year-old African American teen from Natchez, Mississippi, tragically died when a tree fell on her home’s porch during a severe tornado on December 28. Despite […]

Black Woman Sent to Prison For 25 Years for Killing Abusive Husband Now Fights for Domestic Violence Awareness

Latoya Dickens

Nationwide — Latoya Dickens, an African American mother from Gwinnett County, Georgia who spent 25 years in prison for killing her abusive husband, now advocates for domestic violence survivors. After […]

Black Mom Responds About Viral Family Photos of Her Son in Different Pajamas from His Half-Siblings

Family photo viral after boy was left out of the matching pajamas

Nationwide — An African American family’s Christmas photo has gone viral after a 5-year-old boy, Trü, was left out of the matching pajamas that the rest of his family wore […]

Single Black Mom of 5 From St. Louis Killed in Christmas Eve Train Accident

Ashley Hogan

Nationwide — Ashley Hogan, a 35-year-old African American mom of five children, died on Christmas Eve when her car was struck by a train in north St. Louis County, Missouri. […]

Black Mom, Teacher From Georgia Shot and Killed by Her Nephew

Tyeisha Colley

Nationwide — Tyeisha Colley, a 35-year-old teacher and mother of four, was tragically shot and killed by her nephew on Christmas Day in Monroe, Georgia. Her 21-year-old nephew, Devin Sullivan, […]

Actress Gabourey Sidibe and Her Husband Celebrate the Holidays With Their 8-Month-Old Twins

Gabourey Sidibe with her husband Brandon and twin babies

Nationwide — Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe and her husband, Brandon Frankel, marked their first Christmas as parents with a heartwarming video shared on social media. The couple, along with […]

Wendy Williams Slams Caretakers After Leaving Her Mobility Scooter, Demands Better Care

Wendy Williams on her scooter

Nationwide — Wendy Williams criticized her caretakers for abandoning her mobility scooter in the street after her son’s graduation dinner in Miami, Florida. Wendy, who was diagnosed with aphasia and […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen, Aspiring Basketball Player Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting

Sekya Smith

Nationwide — Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve while outside at a friend’s house. Her mother, Brittany, […]

Patrick Mahomes and Wife Brittany Prepare to Welcome Third Baby Amid NFL Season

Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany

Nationwide — Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are excited to welcome their third child soon. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed that preparing for the baby’s arrival while balancing […]

Single Black Mom Denied a Promotion, Sues PNC Bank Over Alleged Discrimination

Brandie Falice

Nationwide — Brandie Falice, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, filed a lawsuit against PNC Bank, alleging she was denied a promotion because she is a single African American mother despite […]

23-Year-Old Black Woman Who Feared Disappearing Has Been Missing for Two Months

Jahnay Bryan

Nationwide — Jahnay Bryan, a 23-year-old African American graduate of Cornell University, has been missing for more than two months, and her family fears that she may be in danger. […]

Black Mom from California Banned from School After Complaining About Bullying of Her Daughter

Semira

Nationwide — Kavon Ward, an African American mother from Culver City, California, plans to take legal action after her 7-year-old daughter, Semira, endured two years of bullying at her local […]

Black Woman-Owned CreditRich Opens Historic $100M Investment Round at $1B Valuation and Welcomes New Board Member Rudy Terrazas

Angel Rich, founder of CreditRich

Nationwide — CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, that allows users to round up their spare change to pay their bills intelligently and optimize their credit scores as fast as […]

Travis Hunter Deactivates Instagram Account After Criticism About His Fiancée Leanna Lenee

Travis Hunter and his fiancee, Leanna Lenee

Nationwide — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and college football star, has deactivated his Instagram amid persistent online criticism of his fiancée, Leanna Lenee.

Singer Eddie Levert's Daughter, Ryan, Dies at the Age of 22

Eddie Levert and his daughter Ryan

Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan […]

Attorney Tony Buzbee Fires Back at Jay-Z Despite His Client Having "Mistakes" in Her Story

Attorney Tony Buzbee and Jay-Z

Nationwide — Attorney Tony Buzbee who is representing multiple accusers of Diddy is countering Jay-Z and his team’s misconduct allegations by describing their request for sanctions as “frivolous.” He asserts […]

Haitian Immigrant Finds Success With All-Natural Skincare Line Helping 31 Million Americans Suffering From Eczema

Jocelyne Firmin

Nationwide — Jocelyne Firmin, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and devoted mother, has turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from eczema. Her […]

Cassandra Hill Honored with Prestigious Black Woman-Owned Brand of the Year Award

Cassandra Hill

Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial world, has been recognized with the esteemed “Black Woman Owned Brand of the Year” award by the I’m Loving Me Project. […]

Essence Atkins Reveals Why She Has Been Celibate for 4 Years

Essence Atkins

Nationwide — Actress Essence Atkins, now 52 years old, has revealed her secret to looking ageless. During a recent interview, she also shared that she has been abstaining from sex […]

34-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Oldest Winner of Miss France Pageant

Angelique Angarni-Filopon

Nationwide — Angelique Angarni-Filopon, 34, has made history as the oldest woman to win the Miss France crown. Hailing from Martinique, she won the Miss France 2024 pageant, which recently […]

Black Woman Sadly Killed While Attending a Wake at a Church in London

Michelle Sadio

Nationwide — Michelle Sadio, a 46-year-old Black woman, was tragically killed in a triple shooting outside a church in London, England on Saturday night. Two men, both in their 30s, […]

Gayle King Celebrates 70th Birthday with Surprise Party from Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King

Nationwide — Gayle King celebrated turning 70 with a surprise party thrown by her longtime best friend, Oprah Winfrey. King, who thought she was just attending a holiday party, was […]

Chance The Rapper's Wife Files for Divorce After 5 Years of Marriage

Chance The Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Coley

Nationwide — Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, are officially ending their marriage after just five years. Kirsten reportedly was the one who filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable […]

Two Black Teens From New Orleans Killed in Car Crash Involving Shoplifting Suspect

Giselle Smith and Semaj Morris

Nationwide — Giselle Smith and Semaj Morris, two African American 17-year-old teens from New Orleans, Louisiana, were killed in a crash on December 11. The crash happened when their car […]

Mortgage-Free Black Author to Host Free Masterclass on How to Pay Off a 30-Year Mortgage Fast

Mujiba Salaam Parker

Nationwide — Mujiba Salaam Parker, who was formerly homeless, bankrupt, and on welfare, but still managed to pay off her 30-year mortgage in less than three years, is excited to […]

3-Year-Old Girl From Texas Beats Cancer, Celebrates Finishing Chemotherapy

Samiyah Fowler

Nationwide — Late last year, SaMiyah Fowler, a 3-year-old African American girl from Killeen, Texas, finally beat cancer after completing her chemotherapy treatments. Her family happily celebrated as she rang […]

Black Parents Killed in Fiery Tesla Crash, Leave Behind Two Children

Jahmale and Tracey Ledeatte

Nationwide — Jahmale and Tracey Ledeatte, who are from New Rochelle, New York, died in a tragic car crash on December 3rd. The couple, ages 46 and 44, were killed […]

Dr. Umar Johnson Questions the Allegations Against Jay-Z, Reviews All the Facts

Dr. Umar Johnson

Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson, a respected psychologist, educator, and community advocate, on a recent episode of The Art of Dialogue podcast, has weighed in on the sexual assault allegations […]

Two Black Mompreneurs Collaborate, Launch New Thrive Culture Box For Black Children

Dr. Anndretta and Stacy Kirk

Nationwide — Parents and other family members can now give children ages four and up the gift of learning and celebrating Black culture. Two Los Angeles-based moms, Dr. Anndretta and […]

Jay-Z’s Accuser is Now Admitting to “Mistakes” About Her Allegations

Jay-Z

Nationwide — The 38-year-old woman from Alabama who is accusing rap moguls Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 is not admitting to “mistakes” about the details […]

Hairstylist in Memphis Says She Was Bitten by a Client Who Refused to Pay for Braids

Latasha Dickerson and Stephanie Samuels

Nationwide — Latasha Dickerson, an African American hairstylist from Memphis, Tennessee, was attacked in her home by a client who refused to pay for her braids. The client, 30-year-old Stephanie […]

Meet the First Black Woman to Ever be Appointed Police Chief for Cincinnati State

Donna Robinson

Nationwide — Donna Robinson, an African American woman from Cincinnati, Ohio has been appointed as the new police chief for Cincinnati State, making history as the first Black woman to […]

Jay-Z's Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out Amid Rape Allegations Against Him

Carmen Brayan

Nationwide — Carmen Bryan, who allegedly had a past romantic relationship with Jay-Z, has spoken out following the serious rape allegations against the hip-hop mogul.

Black Grandma From California Uses Section 8 Vouchers to Buy Her First Home

Bridgette Spikes

Nationwide — Bridgette Spikes, a 54-year-old African American grandmother from Victorville, California, was very grateful last year when she finally became a homeowner after decades of renting. Spikes, who is […]

15-Year-Old Black Teen From Georgia Collapses, Dies After Ambulance Delay

Amanda Sylvestor

Nationwide — Amanda Sylvester, a 15-year-old African American athlete, tragically died after collapsing during volleyball practice in College Park, Georgia. The ambulance response was delayed for over an hour before […]

Black Couple Sues Walmart After False Theft Accusation and Racial Profiling Incident

Raymond and Nekeeya Brewster with their kids

Nationwide — Raymond and Nekeeya Brewster, an African American couple from Jacksonville, Florida, filed a lawsuit against Walmart after being falsely accused of stealing children’s clothing at one of its […]

Radio Host Robin Ayers Dies at 44, One Year After Battling Cancer

Robin Ayers

Nationwide — Robin Ayers, a beloved radio host and entertainment reporter at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio in Los Angeles, has died at age 44, just one year after being diagnosed […]

Black Girl Disney Co-Founder Dies From Food Allergy at Holiday Event

Dominique Brown

Nationwide — Dominique Brown, a 34-year-old Disney influencer from California known as HellooDomo, tragically died after an allergic reaction at a holiday food event in Los Angeles. Co-founder of Black […]

Black Church Goes After Al Sharpton For Accepting $500K Donation from Kamala Harris

Al Sharpton and Kamala Harris

Nationwide — A coalition of African American churches is demanding the suspension and investigation of MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton, alleging that donations from Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign to […]

Jay-Z Responds After Being Accused of Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl in the Year 2000 Along With Diddy

Jay-Z and Diddy

Nationwide — Shawn Carter, widely known as rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, has been accused in a refiled lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The suit, initially filed against […]

Anna Kane, Ex-Wife of NHL Player, Reveals Her Identity to Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit

Anna Kane and Diddy

Nationwide — Anna Kane, former wife of NHL player Evander Kane, is one of the women accusing music mogul Diddy of sexual assault in a lawsuit. The case, which dates […]

Meet the First Black Trans Woman Elected to Chicago's Cook County Office

Precious Brady-Davis

Nationwide — Precious Brady-Davis was recently sworn in as commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). She is making history as the first Black transgender woman […]

First Black Director of U.S. Mint Makes History with Limited-Edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Silver and Gold Coins Available Until December 31st

Ventris Gibson, First Black US Mint Director

The event is part of the Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum before the coin program ends on Dec. 31, 2024 Nationwide — The Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum event in […]

Black Mom, Teen Son From Georgia Killed in Murder-Suicide by Her Ex-Boyfriend

Shendora Adams and her son, Tyiun

Nationwide — 36-year-old Shendora Adams and her 19-year-old son, Tyiun, from Bainbridge, Georgia, were tragically killed in a murder-suicide on Thanksgiving day. Shendora’s ex-boyfriend, Jamar Calloway, reportedly shot them at […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl From Houston Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver, Mom Still Recovering

Ivory Smith

Nationwide — Ivory Giselle Smith, a 7-year-old African American girl from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver who ran a red light and crashed into her […]

Father and Daughter From Alabama Die in House Fire, Trying to Save Pets

Jimmy Walton and his daughter, Tanya

Nationwide — Jimmy Walton, who is 72 years old, and his daughter, Tanya, who is 28 years old, tragically died in a house fire early Sunday morning in Georgiana, Alabama. […]

Former Kansas City Detective Accused of Abusing Black Women Found Dead Before Trial

Robert Golubski

Nationwide — After decades of waiting, at least ten African American women in Kansas City who were allegedly sexually assaulted by former detective Robert Golubski will never see justice in […]

Black Relationship Expert to Host 2-Day Event Teaching Women "How to Attract Quality Men"

Dr. Casandra Henriquez

Nationwide — High-achieving women searching for clarity and confidence in their dating lives now have a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez, America’s Go-To Love Coach, is hosting the […]

Black Mom Raising Autistic Son Gets Diagnosed Herself With Autism Later in Life, Says the System Fails Black Women

Amina Phelps

Nationwide — Amina Phelps, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, was raising her autistic 9-year-old son A.J. when she began to suspect that she herself may also be autistic. […]

Rapper Snoop Dogg Gives His Daughter $1 Million as a Wedding Gift

Snoop Dogg and Cori Broadus

Nationwide — Snoop Dogg is going all out to support his daughter Cori Broadus as she plans her upcoming wedding, gifting her a whopping $1 million. The 25-year-old, who is […]

Black-Owned Law Firm Led by Father-Daughter Duo Re-Named Best Law Firm for 2024 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers

Attorney Zulu Ali and his staff

Nationwide — Led by Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland […]

Serena Williams Denies Skin Bleaching Rumors, Calls Out "Haters"

Serena Williams

Nationwide — Serena Williams recently addressed rumors about her bleaching her skin, firmly denying the claims. During an Instagram Live session, the 23-time Grand Slam winner called out the “haters” […]

Black Teen Wins $250K Settlement After Traumatic Wrongful Traffic Stop

La'Nisha Hemingway

Nationwide — La’Nisha Hemingway, an 18-year-old African American teen from South Carolina, received a $250,000 settlement after a wrongful traffic stop left her traumatized. The incident happened on May 3 […]

Black Designer Makes History, Launches First-Ever Suit for Women Inspired by Alpha Kappa Alpha

Shirah Ray wearing her Alpha Kappa Alpha dress

Nationwide — After selling out in record time, the coveted Alpha Suit by Shirah Ray Herbert, renowned designer and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is making an […]

Eddie Murphy's Son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence's Daughter, Jasmin, are Now Engaged

Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence

Nationwide — Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are about to become in-laws after their children, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, are officially engaged. The couple shared the exciting news on […]

Doctors Question if Kamala Harris was Tipsy in Bizarre New Video Message

Kamala Harris Thanksgiving Video

Nationwide — Kamala Harris sparked online debate after posting a Thanksgiving video message wherein she appeared with slurred speech and half-closed eyes. Many people, including some experts, are now speculating […]

Dashcam Shows Black Mom From Houston Being Mowed Down By Cop, In Front of Her Children

Desire Pool

Nationwide — Desire Pool, a 41-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, tragically died after being hit by a police car on September 19. Bodycam footage released before Thanksgiving shows […]

Yvonne L. Mays Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead New Jersey National Guard

Yvonne L. Mays

Nationwide — Colonel Yvonne L. Mays has made history as the first African American woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard. She was promoted to Brigadier General in a […]

Women on the Move Awards Brunch Honors Inspiring Trailblazers in Atlanta

Women on the Move Awards

Nationwide — The Women on the Move Awards Brunch, hosted by the distinguished Dr. Verna Caddie, took place in Atlanta, showcasing a stunning celebration of women making a remarkable difference […]

Black Women Nationwide Rally Around Target Black Founder Fighting to Stay on the Shelf to Help Others

Black women at a Target store

Nationwide — Tiffany Nicole Cartwright, Founder of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs, is on a mission to retain her company’s position on Target store shelves so she can help others get there. […]