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Black Founder Launches Trailblazing Online Counseling Platform to Address Mental Health Needs of the African American Community

Aiyana Ma'at, founder of Perspective

Los Angeles, CA — Mental health advocate, licensed therapist and startup founder, Aiyana Ma’at has created a new online counseling platform called Perspective that prioritizes the mental health needs of […]

Black Educator Who Taught Through Two Pandemics to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting For Parents and Teachers

Gahmya Drummond-Bey

Nationwide — Experiencing a pandemic may be new to us, but it is not a new experience for many other countries in the world. In fact, North Carolina-native, Gahmya Drummond-Bey […]

Black-Owned Career Fair Company Holds National Monthly Virtual Career Fairs

Kimberly Harris, founder of Career Center Southeast

Nationwide — Career Center of the Southeast, a national Black woman-owned career fair company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is sponsoring 3 national hiring events set for July, August, and […]

Black-Owned Company Formulates CBD Oil Products For Romantic Moments

African American couple being romantic

Nationwide — TwoRomantic™ is a unique online boutique launched by an African American entrepreneur that offers quality CBD cosmetics and merchandise for couples. The company specializes in the use of […]

Black Female Eye Surgeon Develops Magnetic Lash Extensions That are Safer for Your Eyes

Dr. Anika Goodwin, founder of OpulenceMD Beauty

Dr. Anika Goodwin is giving away thousands of pairs of magnetic eyelashes and liners while supplies last. Nationwide — OpulenceMD Beauty, a Black-owned luxury, eye-specific beauty brand created by an […]

Girl Scout CEO Sisters Sell Over 20,000 Boxes of Cookies in 4 Years

Makayla and Morgan

Nationwide — Makayla and Morgan, two sisters from California, have wrapped up their 2020 Girl Scout cookie season by selling over 20,000 boxes of cookies total over the last four […]

Entrepreneur Says Black Plus Size Talent Should Be "Living Like Lizzo"

Plus size models

Nationwide —  Via her web sites JamilaJayPlusSizeCasting.com and JamilaJayFashions.com, entrepreneur Jamila Jay offers plus size women an opportunity to start “Living Life Like Lizzo” which means that they should beam […]

Author/ Wealth Coach Teaching Others How to Live Like a Millionaire on Any Budget — Says “Financial Success is Not a Gift; It’s a Habit”

Timolin Langin Ross

Teacherpreneur. Money Magnet. Speaker. Author. Timolin Langin’s holistic and transformational approach to generational wealth-building underscores her workshops, her blogs, and her writings as the author of “Mind Over Money, How […]

9-Year Old Black Girl Becomes Youngest Person in Florida to Die From COVID-19

Kimora Lynum, youngest person to die from COVID-19 in Florida

Putnam County, FL — Kimora “Kimmie” Lynum, a 9-year old African American girl, has been reported as the youngest person in Florida to have died from COVID-19 so far.

Author's Book Helps Children When They Begin to See Race and Notice Differences

Lashaun Garcia, author of Ella Who Am I?

Nationwide — Ella: Who Am I? by La’Shaun Garcia is a children’s book about learning and understanding one’s culture and ethnicity in a fun way for all children and families. […]

City of Des Moines Police Dept Gets First Ever Black Female Captain

Lillie Miller, first Black police captain in Des Moines Iowa

Des Moines, IA — Lillie Miller, who has been serving for 21 years in the Des Moines Police Department, has recently been promoted as the department’s captain. She has made […]

Formerly Homeless Woman Who Escaped Prostitution Shares Her Powerful Story, Launches Online Course

Diseree Clay, transformational coach

The course entitled “Think Big, Start Small™” helps individuals transform from a life of wishing for it, to finally achieving the personal success they’ve been hoping for. Nationwide — Transformational […]

Leading Etiquette Expert Launches Book Series to Develop Social Graces and Etiquette in Black Girls

Bougie Girl Chronicles by Lady Trenette Wilson

New “Bougie Girl Chronicles” Book Series Unlocks the Young “Lady” in Urban Girls 9-12 Years Old Dallas, TX — Award-winning author and etiquette expert, Trenette Wilson (aka Lady Trenette Wilson) […]

New Event Series Pays Tribute to Black Children Killed By Violence in Chicago

Gyrls in the Hood Foundation

Nonprofit organizations Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation, This is Life to co-host ‘Gone Too Soon’ on July 25th Chicago, IL — Between the two week-span from the end of June […]

99 Businesses That You Can Start For $99 or Less

99 Businesses That You Can Start For $99 or Less by Kishia Kimbrough

Helping those affected by layoffs, downsizing, and current economic challenges Jacksonville, FL — Author, entrepreneur, and business coach Kishia Kimbrough is reaching out to those who are struggling or reassessing […]

Patient Woke Up From Surgery With Her Hair Braided Thanks to Black Male Surgeon

India Marshall

Nationwide — India Marshall, a 29-year old African American woman from North Carolina who recently underwent skull surgery, is thankful to her surgeon, Dr. Jewel Greywoode, who is also Black, […]

Black-Led Non-Profit Developer to Raise $1.5M for Housing Acquisition/ Rehabilitation

James Taylor, founder of VHCDC

Black-Led CDE Seeks Investment Capital Nationwide — Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation (VHCDC), a certified black-led Community Development Entity (CDE), is seeking equity investors for up to $1.5 million […]

Mother & Daughter Duo Launch New Black-Owned Beauty Brand For Women of Color

Christia'n Annice, founders of Ethnicity Cosmetics

Nationwide — Ethnicity Cosmetics was founded in 2017 by Christia’n Annice and her mom, Kim Blodgett. The mother and daughter duo have extensive backgrounds in the beauty and business industry […]

Meet the Entrepreneurs Behind the First Black-Owned Company to Publish Books by Prominent HBCU Alumni

Founders of HBCU Experience Movement LLC

Nationwide — Three HBCU graduates of North Carolina A&T State University — Ashley Little, Uche Byrd, and Fred Whit — have founded The HBCU Experience Movement, the first Black-owned company […]

From Foster Care to Hair Care -- Meet the Founder of a Black-Owned Vegan Haircare Line For Curly/Wavy Hair

Tonya Fairley, founder of Hydro-Curlz

Pasadena, CA — Tonya Fairley had a rough start; She was born to drug-addicted parents and spent most of her childhood in foster care. However, that didn’t stop her from […]

San Francisco Court Orders Black Landlord to Forfeit Her $4M House to White Tenant

Anna Kihagi

Nationwide — In one of the most outrageous judgments ever, a San Francisco court has ruled that a Black landlord, Anne Kihagi, should give her $4 million building to a […]

Opinion: Is Lizzo and the Image of Black Women a Cause For Alarm?

Lizzo

By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — On June 28, of this year, Melissa Johnson, known professionally as “Lizzo,” won BET’s Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Award for 2020. This is […]

Outrage After Bill Gates' Wife Says Blacks Should Receive COVID-19 Vaccine First

Bill and Melinda Gates

Nationwide — Melinda Gates, the wife of billionaire Bill Gates, has reportedly suggested in a recent interview with Time Magazine that Black and Latino people should be the first to […]

Husband and Wife, Mr and Mrs R, Team up to Launch New Internet Radio Show

Robert and Pamela Rickenbacker also known as Mr and Mrs R

Nationwide — With statistics stating that it’s hard for a husband and wife to work together comes RnR Radio. Owned by husband and wife radio hosts Robert and Pamela Rickenbacker […]

Black Educator of 20 Years Converts After School Program into a Non-Profit to Help Underprivileged Students

Dr. Kim Scott, founder of Teen Focus

Nationwide — Dr. Kim Scott, founder and owner of the nonprofit service organization Teen Focus, Inc., believes that teens deserve better and that they need services that will enable and […]

Speakers Magazine Cover Story Featuring International Speaker, Celebrity Host and Chief Faithpreneur® Dr. Stacie NC Grant

Dr. Stacie NC Grant on the cover of the Speakers Magazine

Third Annual Business Conference Goes Virtual Over Three-Days Detroit, MI — Speakers Magazine is celebrating three years of publishing and Dr. Stacie NC Grant is also celebrating her third annual […]

Entrepreneur Launches Wellness Consulting Firm for Black Women-Led Businesses

Nyeesha D. Williams, founder of Serenity Oasis

Nationwide — Nyeesha D. Williams, a dedicated consultant with years of experience in wellness consulting, business consulting, mental health cognitive behavioral therapy is proud to announce the launch of her […]

Husband and Wife Team Create DiverseBook App... “For a Society Where Everyone Needs a Feeling of Togetherness”

Barkee and Shawnetta Faust, founders of DiverseBook

Hunterville, NC — Husband and wife team, Barkee and Shawnetta Faust, have launched DiverseBook – a Black-owned social media site that was created in a society where everyone needs a […]

2-Day Conference Shifts Online to Help Black Authors Write, Edit and Market Their Next Bestseller

Red Ink Conference for Black Authors

Detroit, MI — From sold-out audiences in Detroit three years in a row, to packed rooms in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago, The Red Ink Conference is the nation’s premier conference […]

15-Year Old Black Girl Sent to Juvenile Detention For Not Doing Online Homework

Grace, Black teenage girl sentence to juvenile detention

Nationwide — A Michigan judge has sentenced an African American teenage girl named Grace to Juvenile Detention for not completing her online coursework when her school switched to remote learning […]

6-Year Old Girl Donates 5,000+ Books to Kids During Pandemic

Kelly Boston-Hill, 6-year old who donated 5,000 books during pandemic

New York, NY — Six-year-old Kelly Boston-Hill wanted to help other kids and do something a little different for her birthday. So, she hosted a “Contactless – Social Distancing” Book […]

Detroit Non-Profit That Helps Homeless and Single Moms and Dads Seeks Partnerships and Donations

Volunteers at Bless Helping Hands in Detroit

Nationwide — Bless Helping Hands, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Detroit, Michigan, was founded to bring attention to the plight of the homeless and single mothers and fathers in […]


Award-Winning, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Brings Book to Life With New Black Women’s Sip & Read Experience in Maryland

Nicole S. Palmer, Founder of Black Womaning After Hours

Black Womaning After Hours™: The First Pour brings Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America® off the page for an evening of wine, conversation, and connection on September […]

Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation Leads the Charge for Menstrual Health Equity with 3rd Annual Let It Flow Fest

Let It Flow Fest panelists

Nationwide — Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Let It Flow Fest on August 29 in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing community, continuing its work to address […]

Black Surrogate Mom Who Refused to Abort Baby With Heart Defect is Now in a Custody Fight With the Biological Parents

McKenna West

Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother, remains at the center of a custody fight as the newborn she carried remains in critical condition after complex heart surgery. […]

Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges

Jada Sellers, Christian Hursey

Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]

Black Mom Who Had Just Graduated College With Her Daughter Dies in Wrong-Way Crash

Terri Pollock with her daughter

Nationwide — Terri Pollock, an African American mother from Florida, sadly passed away in a wrong-way crash after helping her daughter move into her dorm at Florida A&M University. Her […]

Actress Viola Davis Says She Does Not Accept Target's Apology Over Racist Halloween Costume

Viola Davis

Nationwide — Viola Davis has rejected Target’s apology after the retailer pulled a Halloween costume that sparked accusations of racist and blackface imagery. She said the company’s response failed to […]

Black Columnist Ordered to Be Reinstated by Washington Post After Charlie Kirk Comments

Karen Attiah

Nationwide — Karen Attiah, an African American columnist who formerly worked at The Washington Post, has won her legal challenge over her termination following social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. […]

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met

Anthony Edwards, Alexandria Desroches

Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]

Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl

Decruis Tatum

Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]

Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike

Kenya Glasgow and her daughter Kennedi

Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]

Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance

Taylor C. Liddell, Founder of P2 and You Skincare

Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]

Aretha Franklin's Sons Continue to Fight Over Her Estate 8 Years After Her Death

Aretha Franklin

Nationwide — Eight years after Aretha Franklin’s death, her estate remains tied up in probate court as her sons continue to dispute assets, music rights, and personal belongings. The case […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Special Needs Daughter Left on School Bus For 2 Hours

Michelle Lemon and her daughter Bryne

Nationwide — Michelle Lemon, an African American mother from Fort Bend County, Texas, is seeking answers after her daughter, Bryne, a non-verbal ninth grader who has special needs, arrived home from […]

Patti LaBelle's Nephew Says She Cut Ties With Him Because He Supported President Trump

Patti LaBelle and her nephew Byl Holte

Nationwide — Byl Holte, Patti LaBelle’s nephew who openly supports Trump, says their relationship fell apart after he questioned his family’s criticism of the president. He claims his political views […]

Missing 63-Year-Old Black Grandmother Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport

Alisa Goods

Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, New York, was visiting Las Vegas when she disappeared earlier this month. Police later found her dead near Harry Reid International […]

32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission

Talicia Durham

Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]

NYC Black Nurse Sadly Killed by Her Husband After Returning From Family Reunion

Gabrielle Forman

Nationwide — Gabrielle Forman, a 30-year-old African American nurse from New York, was shot and killed by her husband in their apartment just hours after returning from a family reunion […]

Black Female Student Praised For Developing an App That Helps Students With ADHD

Malia Wakesho-Ajwang

Nationwide — Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a young African American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has created an AI-powered app after struggling to manage schoolwork following her ADHD diagnosis. Her platform helps students […]

Meet the Mom of 3 Making History as the Winner of the Mrs. Black Globe International Pageants

Joi Rodrigue, winner of Mrs Black Globe International

Nationwide — Joi Rodrigue, a military veteran, wife, mother of three, entrepreneur, and community advocate, is proudly wearing the crown as the reigning Mrs. Black Globe International™. Born in the […]

Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles

Megan Thee Stallion

Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]

Black Woman Now Missing for More Than a Month After Leaving Late-Night Hotel Shift

Chantel Brooks

Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, an African American woman from San Francisco, California, has been missing since July 17 after working a late-night shift at a hotel. Her family is searching for […]

91-Year-Old Black Woman Earns GED, Making History as Georgia's Oldest Graduate in a Decade

Helen Woodyard

Nationwide — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from LaGrange, Georgia, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88. Her achievement made her the oldest person […]

Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem

Temne Hardaway with her family

From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]

Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, Founders of Coc Marketplace

Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]

Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018

Kierra Coles

Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Reaches Settlement, Agrees to Give His Daughter Most of the Estate

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his mother Pamela Warner

Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mom, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians of her late son’s daughter over the child’s inheritance. The agreement would give his daughter most […]

Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter

Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper

Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]

Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”

Vivica A. Fox in The Wrong Housemaid

HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]

The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill

Kelia R. Bazile

Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]

Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis

Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall

Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]

Black Woman Has Not Eaten in More Than 2 Weeks to Protest Trump's Food Stamp Cuts

Liz Wills-O'Gilvie

Nationwide — Liz Wills-O’Gilvie, a 63-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts, has gone 15 days without food to protest cuts to food assistance. She is urging Governor Maura Healey […]

Innocent Black Nurse Jailed for 4 Days After Police Mistake Her for Woman Who Stole Her Identity

Elaine McAlister

Nationwide — Elaine McAlister, an African American nurse, spent four days in jail after police mistakenly arrested her over a marijuana warrant issued for another woman. The arrest happened at […]