Nationwide — Dr. Taylor Dee is an innovative educator, song-singing children’s author, and dynamic entrepreneur. As a former school teacher, she has now launched her own academy and has also […]
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Black School Principal From NJ Killed in Crash With Her Son While Visiting South Africa
Nationwide — A tragic car accident in South Africa claimed the lives of an elementary school principal from Bergen County, New Jersey and her adult son, along with a police […]
40-Year-Old Alexis Williams Makes History, Crowned Ms. Black Mississippi USA 2024
Nationwide — In a groundbreaking moment for Mississippi and the nation, Alexis Williams has been crowned Ms. Black Mississippi USA 2024, marking a significant milestone in the pageant’s history and […]
Two Black Women Superintendents Now Leading Oklahoma's Largest School Districts
Nationwide — Jamie Polk and Ebony Johnson are making history in Oklahoma as the first Black women to lead the state’s two largest school districts. Polk is the Superitendent of […]
Beloved Black Teacher of the Year From Mississippi Killed in Wrong Way Crash
Nationwide — Tyra Small-Jackson, a 48-year-old teacher from Canton, Mississippi, who was named Teacher of the Year at the middle school where she taught, has tragically died in a wrong-way […]
Philly Woman Stole $184K Check From Her City to Pay for a Butt Lift and Vacations
Nationwide — Ashley Stibbins-Parker, a 30-year-old woman from Philadelphia, is accused of stealing a $184,000 pandemic relief check meant for the city of Weston. She reportedly used the stolen funds […]
14-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Who Designs Custom Jewelry Honored with a Prestigious Community Leadership Award
Nationwide — Jasmine Bledsoe, a 14-year-old African American entrepreneur who is also a scholar athlete from Fort Worth, Texas, has been honored with a prestigious leadership award in recognition of […]
Black Attorney, Zulu Ali, Renames Youth Mentoring Program in Memory of His Mother
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland Empire, honors his mother […]
Restaurant Manager Harrasses Black Woman Who Left Her Waiter a $150 Tip
Nationwide — Dawn Montgomery, an African American woman from Laurel, Mississippi, says that a restaurant manager questioned her about a $150 tip that she left for a waiter at a […]
Florida Karen Gets Instant Karma After She Punched a Man in a Parking Lot
Nationwide — A Florida woman’s attempt at violence backfired spectacularly when she punched a YouTuber and found herself flat on the ground — all captured on camera.
18-Year-Old Black Teen Crochets Her Own Prom Dress With Matching Handbag
Nationwide — Meet Sarah Akinbuwa, an 18-year-old African American teenager from Somerville, Massachusetts who took the spotlight with her handmade prom dress. A video of herself on social media crocheting […]
Texas Teen Paralyzed After Jumping into a Pool to Escape a Wasp
Nationwide — Semyon Williams Jr., a 13-year-old African American teen from Little Elm, Texas, has suffered a life-changing injury after diving into a shallow community pool to escape a wasp. […]
Woman Charged for Purposely Running Over Her Boyfriend and Toddler Son
Nationwide — Aaliyah Ross, a 27-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly intentionally driving over her boyfriend, who was holding a 16-month-old baby, during a heated confrontation.
Black Educator of 22 Years to Launch Diversity Book Fair For Children of Color
Nationwide — Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a passionate advocate for diversity in children’s literature and a former educator of more than 20 years, will host the highly anticipated When I […]
Qadirah Rasheed: Trailblazing Black Entrepreneur and Community Advocate to Host The BAWSE Experience Brunch
Nationwide — Qadirah Rasheed, a self-made millionaire and the first African American woman to open a non-emergency medical transportation company in New York State, is excited to announce the launch […]
Black Woman-Owned Wellness Haven, Moulin Bouge Lifestyle Coterie, to Host Grand Opening in Charlotte, NC
Nationwide — Kristal J, Founder and CEO of Moulin Bouge Lifestyle Coterie proudly announces the opening of its premiere wellness and aesthetic salon suites in Charlotte, NC, and will be […]
Grown Man Kills His Black Teen Girlfriend Hours Before Her 8th Grade Graduation
Nationwide — Ahliana Dickey, a 15-year-old African American girl from Lowell, Massachusetts, was tragically shot and killed just hours before her middle school graduation. Her older boyfriend, 21-year-old Trevor Bady, […]
Nude Man in Florida Beats Elderly Neighbor, Robs Her Apartment
Nationwide — A 76-year-old woman in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, was brutally attacked over the weekend by a fellow resident in her building. Marco Tulio Russi, a 43-year-old man, allegedly […]
Black Educator Releases New Guide to Empower Black and Brown Families for Free
Natinowide — Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, a seasoned African American educator leveraging three decades of experience, proudly releases the free 10th Anniversary Edition of Be A Parent Champion, a guide dedicated to […]
NeNe Leakes to Return to Reality TV with New Series on Lifetime Network
Nationwide — Get ready to laugh out loud this summer on Lifetime with a new caught-on-video clip series that explores an everyday facet of life – love. Debuting July 1st […]
18-Year-Old Black Student From Georgia Dies Weeks After Collapsing at Graduation
Nationwide — Sienna Stewart, an 18-year-old African American student from Hiram, Georgia died two weeks after her high school graduation. She collapsed during her graduation ceremony, a moment captured in […]
90-Year-Old Crossing Guard in Brooklyn Retires After Almost 50 Years on Duty
Nationwide — Meet Maggie Poston, a 90-year-old African American female crossing guard in Brooklyn, New York City, has decided to retire after nearly five decades on duty. Poston, who started […]
Black Mom Gets 5 Years in Prison After Her Daughter Kills Woman at a Cookout
Nationwide — In a tragic turn of events, a 10-year-old African American girl from Orlando, Florida fatally shot a 41-year-old woman during a confrontation between adults back in 2022. And […]
71-Year-Old Woman Makes History at Miss Texas USA Pageant
Nationwide — Meet Marissa Teijo, a 71-year-old woman from El Paso, Texas who made history at this year’s Miss Texas USA pageant as the oldest contestant ever.
Police Kill Black Man Visiting His Daughter During Traffic Stop in North Carolina
Nationwide — Yerkoy Rayshun Shuler, a 42-year-old African American man from Georgia visiting his daughter in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, reportedly died after a traffic stop led to his arrest and […]
Young Black Entrepreneur Develops New SmartPad and App to Protect Children From Guns
Nationwide — 21-year-old Chicagoland native Kayla Austin is excited to introduce her patent-pending technology called “My Gun’s Been Moved” which provides responsible gun owners with 24/7 monitoring and notifications if […]
Meet the Black Mom Who is Donating 10,000 Free Copies of Her Book to Organizations That Help Children
Nationwide — Tera Carissa Hodges, an African American mom, life coach, and author has released her children’s book I Am: A Little One’s Guide to Affirmations this summer all over […]
Arm of Missing Black Teen Murdered and Dismembered Found on Beach
Nationwide — Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old African American teen woman from Vicksburg, Mississippi, was brutally murdered and dismembered after going on a first date. Her remains have been found in […]
Black Judge in Metro Atlanta Arrested For Attacking a Police Officer
Nationwide — Judge Christina Peterson from Douglas County Probate Court faces charges of felony willful obstruction of a police officer and simple battery after allegedly punching an officer during an […]
Black Founder Launches the First Culturally Smart AI Copywriter to Flood Diverse Brands with Conversational, Persuasive Content
Nationwide — Apryl Beverly, whose copywriting expertise has generated $3 billion in revenue for online brands, has launched Aipro (pronounced Ay-pro), the first culturally smart AI copywriter to produce marketing […]
Historic Black Organization Honors Sandra Evers-Manly, International Cultural and Human Rights Advocate
Established to recognize those who have rendered exceptional support Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services Evers-Manly was a […]
Black Woman Becomes a Nurse at the Same Hospital Where She Was Once a Janitor
Nationwide — In 2020, Jaines Andrades, an African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts who was once a janitor at Baystate Medical Center, achieved her dream of becoming a nurse practitioner […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen, Aspiring Basketball Player Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]