Baytown, TX — A Black woman has been shot and killed by a police officer after she allegedly grabbed the officer’s taser and resisted arrest. However, a video of the incident […]
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Mixing It Up: 5 Black Food Bloggers to Follow in 2019
Nationwide — When you finally tire of the same recipes you’ve been recycling for months, it may be time to see what your favorite food blogger is up to. It’s […]
Mentally Ill Father Accused of Setting His Car on Fire With His 3-Year Old Daughter Inside
Queens, NY — Zoey Pereira, a 3-year old little girl from New York tragically died after being burned alive inside a locked car. The girl’s father, Martin Pereira, has been […]
Black Designer of Baby Products Introduces a New Fashionable, Handmade Baby Sleeper
The multi-use Nestie, a baby mat or bassinet, is beautifully made for nap time, sleep time, tummy time, co-sleeping, and floor play. Colorado Springs, CO — Tiny Toes and Tiaras, […]
Mentally Ill Woman Forced to Give Birth in Jail Alone -- And Her Baby Almost Died!
Miami, FL — Tammy Jackson, a 34-year old mentally-ill woman, who was pregnant while in jail, says her cries for help were ignored, forcing her to give birth alone in an […]
First Black Woman to Own a Line of Chalk Paint Celebrates Grand Opening of Her Retail Location in Downtown Cleveland
Nationwide — Coco, as the founder and creator of Coco’s Chalky Paint Powder has come to affectionately be known by not only her children – who gave her the fun moniker – […]
First Black Student to Attend the University of Alabama Finally Receives Doctorate Degree at 89-Years Old
Tuscaloosa, AL — Autherine Lucy Foster, the first Black student at the University of Alabama, has finally been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the university. Now 89-years old, Foster was […]
Baltimore Mayor Resigns Over Book Deal Scandal
Nationwide — Catherine Pugh, the mayor of Baltimore has finally resigned after a recent controversy about her questionable book deals was discovered. The Baltimore Board of Ethics claims the former […]
This Music Trio -- Ages 9, 11 and 12 -- Are Making History as the Youngest Hip-Hop/Pop Group in the Country
Philly-Based Group, The Royal Mix, Have Dropped Their New Hit Single “What You Know” Philadelphia, PA — The Royal Mix, a Philadelphia based Hip-Pop performance group, consists of three talented […]
All Black Women Win Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America Titles For the First Time Ever
Nationwide — For the first time in history, three of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the United States were dominated by Black women who reign in the same year. Cheslie […]
This Super Mom Ran a 800-Meter Race While She Was 8 Months Pregnant
Sacramento, CA — In 2014, Alysia Montano was 8 months pregnant with her first child when she decided to compete in an 800-meter race. Remarkably, she victoriously finished the race […]
HR Expert Launches Nationwide Tour to Help Address America’s High Black Unemployment Rate
Lisa A. Holmes’ new book “Job Hunting. Now What? Keeping It Real In The Modern Career Search” is quickly becoming the “must-have” practical guide for seasoned professionals and those new […]
Aromatherapist Launches Online Course on Natural Anxiety Relief Using Essential Oils
West Palm Beach, FL — Certified Holistic Practitioner and Aromatherapist Renee Hughes has launched an online course on Natural Anxiety Relief using essential oils and specialized techniques.
Curlkit Launches First Natural Hair and Wellness Summit April 29th to May 2nd, 2019
New York, NY — CurlKit Natural Hair and Wellness Virtual Summit is the first ever of its kind, launched by a leading subscription box in the natural hair arena; this […]
Alika Hope Becomes the First Black Woman to Be Crowned Ms. New England America
Entrepreneur, educator, TV personality and singer to compete in national competition to be held in August 2019. Nationwide — Alika Hope, a resident of Connecticut, has been named Ms. New […]
Rodney King’s Daughter Launches Scholarship Fund to Help Black Fathers on 27th Anniversary of LA Riots
Los Angeles, CA — Lora King, the daughter of Rodney King, is paying tribute to her father’s life and legacy through the “I am a King” scholarship, which she launched […]
Winner of Miss Teen USA 2019 Competition Makes Black Women With Natural Hair Proud
Nationwide — Kaleigh Garris, an 18-year old Black woman, recently won the Miss Teen USA 2019 competition wherein she represented the state of Connecticut. The beauty queen was crowned while […]
Texas School Implements Dress Code For Parents -- No Hair Rollers, Bonnets, and Shower Caps Allowed!
Houston, TX — Carlotta Outley Brown, a high school principal in Texas, has implemented a new dress code — not for students or school staff but for parents who come into […]
Mother of 4 Children Launches New Blog About Women Making Moves in Business and at Home From the DC Area
Nationwide — Shaunese Alexander, a wife and mother of 4, is also the founder of a new blog called ShesMakingMoves.com. She created the blog for mothers who have a desire […]
Ugandan Single Mom Struggles to Provide for Her 38 Kids
Kampala, Uganda — Mariam Nabatanzi, a 39-year old woman from Uganda who was married off at the age of 12, has given birth to 44 children from 15 pregnancies. Since […]
Black Teen Accepted into 115 Colleges and Awarded $3.7 Million in Scholarships
New Orleans, LA — Antoinette Love, a senior student attending International High School of New Orleans, has been accepted into all 115 of the colleges that she applied to. Aside […]
Music Legend Melvin Williams Launches Photo Contest to Celebrate Black Moms
Open Photo Submissions to Celebrate Moms for Mother’s Day Nationwide — Music legend Melvin Williams and his entertainment company MWE have launched an open submission for photo images for a […]
13-Year Old Girl Dies After School Fight With Three Other Students
Houston, TX — Kashala Francis, a 13-year old girl in Texas, suffered from severe head injuries and later died less than a week after being brutally attacked by three girls outside […]
Black Organization Raises $65K For NYC Students Participating in the SBI College and Career Prep Institute
Harlem, NYC — Sound Business, Inc. (SBI) hosted its 5th annual Benefit Gala on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 at the Harlem Stage Gate House in NYC to celebrate their valued […]
Ohio Mother Says Her Kids Were Kicked Out of School For Being Born Out of Wedlock
Akron, OH — Summer Grant, a 30-year old single mother of two, was shocked to learn that a pastor expelled her daughters from the Christian school they were attending because they […]
Biggest Fertility Expo of the Year Will Address Black Women's Top Health Issues
The 2nd Annual South Florida Fertility Expo will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Miami Lakes, Florida. Doors open at 10am. Miami, FL — Did you know that […]
St. James Infirmary to Celebrate 20th Year Anniversary Gala on June 2nd
Nationwide — St. James Infirmary has provided a truly outstanding level of service in their fight to improve public health by ensuring that the sex workers in San Francisco have […]
National Author Pens Fourth Book of Awakening Methods of Forgiveness
Chicago, IL — Stephanie Wilson-Coleman, PhD, didn’t always depict the picture of coolness and calm that she exudes on the cover of her newest book, Creating A Masterpiece from a […]
Black Mom of 5 Children Wins $110 Million Lawsuit Against NYC Hospital For Malpractice
Bronx, NY — Keimoneia Redish, a Black grandmother from New York who was left crippled for life due to medical malpractice, has recently won a massive $110.6 million in damages […]
Celebrity Interior Designer, Nikki Chu, Creates Curriculum For Design Mecca – An Online Learning Platform For Students
Nationwide — Celebrities including Nikki Chu, Serena Williams, Shonda Rhimes, Spike Lee, Annie Leibovitz and others are helping students fuel their passion through online learning platforms.
Black Woman Media Commentator Creates The Master the Media Summit
Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever cover story for the SPEAKERS magazine Detroit, MI — The April issue of Speakers Magazine is online and hard copies will be distributed at the Master the Media […]
Umpqua Bank Rejects $2 Million from Black Owner Seeking to Pay Off Mortgage -- But Takes Offer From White Male Buyer!
Nationwide — After more than 10 years of reliable mortgage payments, Anne Kihagi, an African American landlord in San Francisco, says she is under attack by Umpqua Bank for allegedly […]
Black Postal Worker Sady Dies After Her USPS Truck Overturned in Two-Vehicle Crash
Nationwide — Tinisha Cade, a 40-year-old African American postal worker from DeKalb County, Georgia, tragically died after her USPS truck overturned during a two-vehicle crash in Decatur. The truck flipped […]
Single Black Dad Raising 2 Sons After His Wife Died in Childbirth Continues to Push for Maternal Health Reform
Nationwide — Charles Johnson, an African American father from Georgia, became a maternal health advocate after his wife Kira died from childbirth complications in 2016. He now raises their two sons […]
Substitute Teacher Arrested for Threatening Students, "I Would Shoot You If I Could"
Nationwide — Dejuan Antoinette Fludd, a substitute teacher from Calhoun County, South Carolina, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening second-grade students during class. Authorities say she also made students stand for […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
Missing Black Woman Who Was 8 Months Pregnant Found Dead, Her Baby's Daddy is a Suspect
Nationwide — Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, was found dead after going missing while eight months pregnant. Kevin Faux, who is identified as the father […]
Road Rage Fight Goes Viral as Man Caught Putting a Black Woman in a Chokehold
Nationwide — A video shows a road rage incident in Las Vegas, Nevada, that escalated into a violent fight after a crash near the Strip. The clip shows a white […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Florida Black Congresswoman Resigns to Avoid Facing Fraud and Ethics Allegations
Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing after ethics violations and a federal indictment tied to FEMA funds. The resignation […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"
Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail
Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC
Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]
White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program
Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home
Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]
19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream
Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]
Black Grandma Strikes Back After Being Targeted with Fake Call About Her Grandson
Nationwide — Crysta Willis, an African American grandmother from Cleveland, Ohio, got a fake call from someone claiming to be a deputy. The caller said her grandson had caused a […]
Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle
Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media
Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]
Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.
The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]
Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District
Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]
Case of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Went Missing 12 Years Ago in DC Has Still Not Been Solved
Nationwide — Relisha Rudd, an African American girl from Washington, D.C., was 8 years old when she disappeared in 2014 from a homeless shelter in the city. Twelve years later, authorities […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl Who Disappeared 26 Years Ago Is Still Missing, Family Ups the Reward to $100K
Nationwide — Asha Degree, an African American girl from Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been missing for more than 26 years after she disappeared at age 10 on Valentine’s Day […]
Black Woman Who Suffered 33 Years in a Narcissistic Relationship is Now Helping Others to Recognize the Pattern
Nationwide — After spending 33 years in a marriage with a narcissist, Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson is now helping others recognize that pattern and reclaim their peace through her book, […]
Woman Mistakenly Paid $1,650 an Hour Instead of $16.50 Arrested After Refusing to Return Money to Employer
Nationwide — Rene Nichole Coleman, a 50-year-old woman from Arkansas, was arrested after authorities said she kept more than $19,000 that was accidentally overpaid to her due to a payroll error. […]
Tennis Star Coco Gauff Responds to Criticism Over Her Natural Hair in Luxury Fashion Ad
Nationwide — Tennis star Coco Gauff responded to criticism over her natural hair in a Miu Miu handbag campaign. She addressed comments on TikTok, defending her 4C hair and saying it […]