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Black Women Fly Too: Meet the Founder of the First Black Female-Owned Drone Academy in Texas

Steffanie Rivers, Founder of TCB Drones

Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers—and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade. As the first Black woman […]

Tyler Perry Defends Exploiting Black Women's Trauma in His Films Including "Straw"

Nationwide — Tyler Perry addresses criticism over how he portrays African American women in his films, including his latest Netflix release, Straw. He says his work reflects real struggles and […]

Black Pastor Shot His Wife, Then Killed Himself Outside Alabama Church

Tyler Perry

Nationwide — In 2020, Ulysses Woodard, an African American pastor from Mobile, Alabama, shocked his church community when he shot his wife, Prophetess Alisha Woodard, outside a church after a […]

Black-Owned Safari Tour Company in Tanzania Celebrates Its 100th Customer with Unforgettable Mother-Daughter Adventure

Mother and Daughter on tour with Tanzania safari tour company

Nationwide — Visit Tanzania4Less, a premier Black-owned safari company, proudly announces a significant milestone: hosting its 100th customer last month. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to providing exceptional, affordable […]

Black Author Releases New Self-Help Book “Blame It on the Feel of Pain” About Detangling From Past Pain

Max W. Miller and bookcover

Nationwide — Get ready for a transformational journey toward inner peace as indie author Max W. Miller’s new self-help release, Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, inspires readers in […]

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV Talk Show Host, Dies at 52

Ananda Lewis

Nationwide — Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ and talk show host, has passed away at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed her death in a […]

80-Year-Old Black Woman Entrepreneur From Atlanta Opens Her Eighth Business

Beatrice Wilson, owner of Bee Nails Salon in Atlanta

Nationwide — At 80 years old, Beatrice Wilson of metro Atlanta is proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. On Wednesday, she opened her eighth business—a vibrant […]

6-Year-Old Black Boy Burned By Water Fountain at His School Due to a Plumbing Mishap

Idris, Black boy burned by school water fountain

Nationwide — Idris Ekeize, a 6-year-old African American boy from Orange, New Jersey, is recovering after suffering second-degree burns from drinking scalding water at his elementary school. According to his […]

Over Half of Black Women are Impacted by a Common, Intimacy-Related Infection

FemiClear

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds bacterial vaginosis (BV) recurrence drops significantly when male partners are treated, reshaping how healthcare providers and couples should […]

Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson Reunite After 18 Years, First Time Since "Dreamgirls"

Eddie Murphy on The Jennifer Hudson Show

Nationwide — Eighteen years after dazzling audiences together in Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson reunited on a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show for the first time since […]

Mayor Karen Bass Imposes 8pm Curfew as Trump Sends Troops to Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass and President Trump

Nationwide — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has imposed a curfew on a one-square-mile section of downtown L.A. in response to escalating protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The […]

Black Teen Celebrates Graduation with a Backflip, Collides With Classmate

Gavin Robinson backflip at graduation

Nationwide — Gavin Robinson, a 17-year-old student from Plantation, Florida, went viral after a backflip at his high school graduation ended in an accidental collision with a classmate. Both students […]

Black Woman from Georgia Turns 100 Years Old, Still Does Her Own Grocery Shopping

Leila Mae Williams

Nationwide — Lelia Mae Williams, an African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, is celebrating having turned 100 years old with family and friends. Her loved ones say she remains […]

Woman Allegedly Shoots Her Husband After He Threatened to Hurt Her Dog

Kimberly Ann Charlton

Nationwide — Kimberly Ann Charlton, a 66-year-old woman from Cedar Falls, Iowa, is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting her husband in the back when he threatened to […]

Black Couple Says Starbucks Refused to Give Them Water During Medical Emergency

Kevin Key and Nelisa

Nationwide — Kevin Key and his wife, Nelisa, an African American couple from Richmond, Virginia, say a Starbucks worker refused to help them during a medical emergency because they didn’t […]

Black Woman Who Never Had a Teacher of Color is Now an Educator Herself That Trains How to Help Black Children Thrive

Joyce Caraway

Nationwide — For generations, Black children have been handed books that ignore their brilliance, rewrite their stories, and silence their voices. Joyce Caraway, a dedicated classroom teacher in Dallas, Texas, […]

LA's Black Mayor Responds as Trump Deploys National Guard for First Time Since Rodney King Riots

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and President Trump

Nationwide — For the first time since the 1992 Rodney King uprising, a sitting U.S. President has deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles without a formal request from the […]

Black Mom Earns Master's Degree While Battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Starr Shamp

Nationwide — Starr Shamp, a resilient African American mother from Omaha, Nebraska, has accomplished a remarkable milestone while battling stage 4 breast cancer—she earned her Master of Science in Clinical […]

Black Woman Found Dead is the 13th Body Found in the New England States, Police Fear It's a Serial Killer

Adriana Suazo

Nationwide — Concerns of a potential serial killer operating in New England have resurfaced following the discovery of a young African American woman’s body in a wooded area of Milton, […]

Coco Gauff Makes History, Becomes Youngest American to Win French Open Since Serena Williams in 2002

Coco Gauff

Nationwide — In a thrilling display of resilience and grit, 21-year-old Coco Gauff captured her first French Open title on Saturday, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic […]

Founders Launch Newest Black-Owned Book Publishing Company, Aim to Help 1,000 Aspiring Authors This Year

Dante Lee and Kellie B. Brooks

Nationwide — Veteran entrepreneurs and authors Dante Lee and Kellie B. Brooks have teamed up to launch BlackAuthors.com, which aims to help more than 1,000 aspiring African American authors start […]

Black Track Athlete From California Loses Gold Medal Because She Over Celebrated

Clara Adams

Nationwide — Clara Adams, the 16-year-old African American track athlete from Salinas, California, who recently won the 400-meter sprint at a state championship, had her gold medal taken away after […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl Shot in the Head While Sleeping at Home, Suspect Still Free

Skylar Baker

Nationwide — Skylar Baker, a 7-year-old African American girl from Pageland, South Carolina, was shot in the head while at home sleeping during a drive-by shooting. She remains in critical […]

Malia Obama is Dropping Her Last Name, Her Mom Supports the Idea

Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama

Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama supports her daughter Malia’s decision to drop the Obama surname as she begins her film career. She said Malia wants to succeed on […]

Black Parents Given Wrong Ashes Because Their Baby’s Body was Hidden by Funeral Home

Chris Parham and LaQuanda Brown

Nationwide — Chris Parham and LaQuanda Brown, African American parents from White Plains, Maryland, who lost their 2-month-old son, Coi’Seir, later found out the funeral home gave them the wrong […]

Black Mom From Ohio Upset After 10-Month-Old Baby Gets a Black Eye at Child Care

Kendra Small's daughter suffered scratches

Nationwide — Kendra Small, an African American mother from Toledo, Ohio, is demanding answers after her 10-month-old daughter came home from child care with deep scratches and a black eye. […]

Biden's Former Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, Says She is No Longer a Democrat

Karine Jean-Pierre

Nationwide — Biden’s former press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, has left the Democratic Party and now identifies as an independent. In her upcoming book, she explains her decision and shares her […]

Barbados Welcomes Back Sisters & Friends: A Powerful Fusion of Culture, Sisterhood, and Support

Sisters and Friends Getaway in Barbados

Nationwide — When Connie Portis, founder of Sisters & Friends, returned to host the 19th women’s getaway—and the second on the island of Barbados—it began with a resounding affirmation of […]

Black Female College Softball Player Makes History as the First to Sign a $1M NIL Deal

NiJaree Canady

Nationwide — NiJaree Canady, a 22-year-old African American woman, has become the first college softball athlete to sign a million-dollar NIL deal. She moved from Stanford to Texas Tech and […]

Black Woman Makes History as the First Female Police Chief in Cobb County, Georgia

Cobb County Police Chief Shameta Harrell

Nationwide — Shameta Jones-Harrell has officially taken charge as Austell, Georgia’s new police chief, making history as the first woman to lead a police department in Cobb County. She plans […]

Founders of Pretty Brown Girl Launch Historic Collegiate Chapter at Florida A&M University

Laila and Aliya Crawley, the Founders of Pretty Brown Girl

Nationwide — Pretty Brown Girl, a national movement committed to uplifting and empowering girls and women of color, proudly celebrates the historic chartering of an official collegiate chapter at Florida […]

Mom Arrested For Attacking Principal When School Called Her About Daughter’s Fight

Mariah Hector

Nationwide — Mariah Hector, a 33-year-old mother from Charlotte, North Carolina, is accused of attacking two school officials after being called to her daughter’s middle school over a fight. She […]

Meet the Non-Attorney Who Helped an Atlanta Woman Beat a $77,000 Lawsuit

Umar Clark and Lorna Francis

Nationwide — Lorna Francis, an Atlanta resident, was drowning in grief and fear. Reeling from the loss of her daughter and hounded by aggressive debt collectors over a $77,000 lawsuit, […]

Black Dad and Daughter Attacked by White Man Throwing Rocks During Fishing Trip

Sheron Brown and daughter Azaylia

Nationwide — Sheron Brown, an African American father from Massachusetts, was enjoying a Memorial Day fishing trip with his 10-year-old daughter when a white man hurled racial slurs and threw […]

9-Year-Old Black Girl From California Dies After Being Put Under Anesthesia for Dental Surgery

Silvanna Moreno

Nationwide — Silvanna Moreno, a 9-year-old girl from Southern California, died hours after a dental procedure in March. An autopsy revealed she suffered from methemoglobinemia, a rare condition triggered by […]

Black Teen From Georgia Graduates High School With Honors At Just 15 Years Old

Zyla Blue Lott

Nationwide — Zyla Blue Lott, an African American teen from Covington, Georgia, graduated from high school with high honors at just 15 years old. She’s now starting college at Kennesaw […]

Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Has Sadly Died After a Brief Illness. He Was Only 70 Years Old

Rihanna and her father Ronald Fenty

Nationwide — Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70 after a brief illness, his family confirmed. He passed away early Saturday in Los Angeles, where relatives gathered to […]

5 Young DC Area Black Entrepreneurs to Host Powerhouse Networking Mixer at National Harbor

Founders of Gen Z Network Mixer

An Unforgettable Evening of Collaboration, Confidence, and Community Nationwide — Five young and up-and-coming African American entrepreneurs from the Washington, DC area will host a groundbreaking event called the Gen […]

Black Mom From North Carolina Collapses, Dies While Attending Her Daughter's Graduation

Jean Byrd

Nationwide — Jean Byrd, an African American mother from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, collapsed from cardiac arrest just before she could see her daughter graduate from Parkland High School. She was […]

Rapper Offset Seeks Spousal Support from Cardi B in Divorce Battle

Cardi B and Offset

Nationwide — Offset has asked the court to make Cardi B pay spousal support as their divorce continues. He also wants joint custody of their kids, with Cardi as the […]

Black Mom and Daughter Graduate College Together, Both Earned Doctorate Degrees

Sharon and Lauren Mallory

Nationwide — Sharon Mallory and her daughter, Lauren, who are from Chesterfield County, Virginia, recently earned their doctoral degrees together, completing a shared academic journey that began in 2021. Their […]

Video Goes Viral of Woman Saying She Might Steal Because Her Food Stamps Were Cut from $738 to $85

Black woman in a viral video says she might start stealing after her food stamp got cut

Nationwide — An African American woman has gone viral after posting a video expressing her frustration about her food stamp benefits being cut drastically from $738 to just $85. She […]

"Stranger Things" Actress Priah Ferguson Graduates High School at 18 Years Old

Stranger Things actress Priah Ferguson graduated from high school

Nationwide — Stranger Things actress Priah Ferguson, who is now 18 years old, just graduated from high school while balancing her acting career and real-life experiences. She celebrated this milestone […]

Meet the Woman Who Has Helped 1,000’s of People in Black Communities to Heal, Rest, and Reclaim Joy

Dr. Kristen Guillory

Nationwide — As Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on emotional well-being, one woman is transforming how communities of color understand healing — and the importance of joy. Dr. […]

Towanda Gayle and Wealth Generators Promote Premier Business Event in Las Vegas for Black Professionals

Towanda Gayle

Nationwide — Towanda Gayle, a Trusted Voice in Financial Growth, is proud to promote one of the most dynamic legacy-building events of the year, taking place August 4–7, 2025, in […]

Black-Owned Brokerage Powers Up Real Estate TV with New Reality Series

Home Team Lifestyle

A Story of Black Legacy, Leadership, and Homeownership at Its Finest Nationwide — Real estate just got a cultural reset. The Home Team Realty Group, a proudly Black-owned and family-led […]

Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Helps Women of Color to Embrace Aging and Redefine Midlife and Beyond

Ola Jackson, Founder of Onyx Woman Network

Nationwide — For over three decades, entrepreneur and advocate for women’s empowerment, Ola Jackson, is relaunching her brand of social media platforms aimed at reshaping the narrative around aging for […]

Black Mom and Daughter Found Dead in Georgia, Boyfriend Arrested

Ra'Dashia and Virginia Boston

Nationwide — Ra’Dashia Boston and her mother, Virginia, were found dead in their apartment in Warner Robins, Georgia, in what police say is a domestic violence case. The suspect, Ra’Dashia’s […]

Black-Owned Eyewear Brand to Launch in Almost 100 Sam's Club Locations

Nancey Harris and Tracy Green, Founders of Vontelle Eyewear

Revolutionary, Culturally Inspired Eyewear Brand Brings Bold Style and Inclusive Fit to Sam’s Club Members Nationwide — Vontélle Eyewear, the Black and women-owned luxury eyewear brand known for its culturally […]

Black Mom Regains Custody of Her Baby After "Medical Kidnapping" Case, But Still Faces Ridiculous Charges

Alandria Seabron and her daughter Jirah

Nationwide — Alandria Seabron and her husband, Quentin, two African American parents from Dallas, Texas, have finally regained custody of their baby girl after she was removed from their home […]

29-Year-Old Black Mom of Seven Children Sadly Killed in Car Crash in Florida

Shantel Patrice Ennis

Nationwide — Shantel Patrice Ennis, a 29-year-old African American mother of seven children from Jacksonville, Florida, was sadly killed in a car crash near the Acosta Bridge this past weekend. […]

President Trump Pardons White Couple Convicted of Bank Fraud and Tax Evasion

President Trump and Julie Chrisley

Nationwide — Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have received full presidential pardons from President Trump, effectively ending their legal saga stemming from convictions of tax evasion and bank […]

Trump Administration to Pay $5M to Family of White Woman Fatally Shot While Storming the Capitol

Ashli Babbitt

Nationwide — The Trump administration has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, a white woman fatally shot by police […]

Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole's Bentley Stolen Outside Her Restaurant

Pinky Cole

Nationwide — Pinky Cole, an African American entrepreneur and founder of the famous Slutty Vegan, said her Bentley was stolen outside her new sandwich shop, Voagies, in Atlanta. The theft […]

Black Woman on Vacation in Bahamas Has Her Legs Severed in a Freak Incident

Hannah Smith

Nationwide — Hannah Smith, a 22-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was critically injured after falling into a ferry propeller during a cruise stop in the Bahamas. She had […]

Diddy’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Drop Kid Cudi’s Car Bomb Claim, Say There is No Evidence

Cassie Ventura and Kid Cudi

Nationwide — Diddy’s lawyers want the judge to remove Kid Cudi’s claims about a 2012 car bombing from the case, saying the story is based on suspicion with no real […]

Black Mom Walks Across Graduation Stage to Honor Daughter Who Died Suddenly

Roshaunda Carr

Nationwide — Roshaunda Carr, an African American mother from Waco, Texas, whose daughter died from epilepsy in 2024, walked across the graduation stage wearing her daughter’s cap and gown, honoring […]

The Girl Friends®, Inc. Grants $30K to Innocence Project at 90th Annual Conclave in Boston

The Girl Friends Inc donation of $30K to the Innocence Project

Nationwide — The Girl Friends®, Incorporated, awarded its National Project funds to Innocence Project in the amount of $30,000 in support of landmark and groundbreaking work exonerating wrongly convicted people […]

George Floyd’s 11-Year-Old Daughter Says She's Being Bullied in School

George Floyd's daughter Gianna

Nationwide — George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna, is still facing bullying at her Texas middle school five years after her father’s death. Classmates use hateful words and false claims that echo […]

Kid Cudi Testifies That Diddy Broke into His Home and Blew Up His Car After Dating Cassie

Kid Cudi and Cassie

Nationwide — Musician and actor Scott Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, took the stand Thursday morning in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Mescudi testified about his brief […]

Black Parents of 4-Year-Old Boy Sadly Died in Separate Car Accidents Just Hours Apart

Alexus Lee and John JR Collins, Black parents who died in two car accidents

Nationwide — Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins, an engaged African American couple from East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, were building a life together when tragedy struck and claimed both of […]

South African President Shuts Down Trump’s ‘White Genocide’ Claim During Oval Office Meeting

Presidents Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa

Nationwide — In what was widely expected to be a volatile encounter, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa displayed steady leadership and composure during an Oval Office meeting with former U.S. […]

Middle School Black Student From Mississippi Gets Perfect Score on Two State Tests

Keng-Kenneth Smith

Nationwide — Last year, Keng-Kenneth Smith, a seventh grader at the Academy of Innovation in Vicksburg, Mississippi, earned perfect scores on both the ELA and math sections of the MAAP […]

Louisiana State Police Arrest Two Women For Allegedly Assisting Orleans Jail Inmates Who Escaped

Courtnie Harris and Corvanntay Baptiste

Nationwide — Two women have been arrested for allegedly helping inmates escape from the Orleans Justice Center jail, Louisiana State Police announced Wednesday, May 21. Courtnie Harris, 32, of New […]