— 18 Groundbreaking Women Inducted into Inaugural Academy of Game Changers Include Major General Marcia Anderson, Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson, Media Trailblazer Paula Madison, Essence Magazine’s Vanessa Bush, Coca-Cola’s Dr. […]
Hollywood, CA — Award-winning actress Angela Bassett will soon make her directorial debut with a Lifetime original movie based on the life and career of singer Whitney Houston.
Winston-Salem, NC — Legendary author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou has died, according to her publicist Helen Brann. She passed away in her Winston-Salem, N.C. home after suffering from health […]
— As Executive Director, Fullard brings invaluable crisis management skills and empathetic leadership to this burgeoning California non-profit.– Richmond, CA — For over thirty years, the California Autism Foundation (CAF) […]
Gary, IN — 40-year old Christopher Bour of Gary, Indiana will be spending the rest of his life in federal prison for sexually molesting an infant on nearly 10 different […]
— Featured On NPR “All Things Considered”, The Dazzling Jazz Singer and Off-Broadway Star Will Feature Caribbean Trumpet Star Etienne Charles — New York, NY — René Marie – singer, […]
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose currently stars alongside Denzel Washington in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun. Her outstanding performance has […]
— Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia hosted prayer vigils on Sunday, May 11th at both of their worship services in support of the 200 + school girls who […]
Nationwide — The beauty industry involves black women from all corners of the world as customers, stylists, clinicians, models, manufacturers, spokespersons and more. The ethnic beauty business is a $15 […]
Washington, DC — This past Saturday, First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the presidential radio/web address and decried the kidnapping of nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls who have been missing for nearly […]
Los Angeles, CA — Felecia Poole, Los Angeles-based author, debuts her new book, In The Midst Of The Storm: They Call Me Stormi. This is a riveting story of a […]
Baltimore, MD — Bravo TV renews reality television show “Thicker Than Water” for second season. The show premiered to an audience of 1.6 million viewers in November 2013. The Tankard […]
Concord, CA — The esteemed African-American musicologist, David M. Powers, will soon launch her unique book, From Plantation to Paradise? Cultural Politics and Musical Theatre in French Slave Colonies, 1764-1789 […]
New York, NY — Gabourey Sidibe, best known for her breakout performance in Precious opposite Mariah Carey and Mo’Nique, recently shared some words of encouragement for women all around the […]
Atlanta, GA — Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith is currently working with CNN to produce a powerful documentary about human trafficking and the strip club culture. She says that sex trafficking and […]
Tuskegee, AL — ‘N Gratitude Publishing Company announces the release of “Exodus Village,” the 2nd book in the Return of the African Diaspora series, written by black American author, Linda […]
Abuja, Nigeria — It appears that 234 Nigerian school girls have been kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram, and sold as wives to soldiers in the nearby countries of […]
— Money Breakthrough expert, Monique Caradine, reveals why some women struggle financially and offers easy tips on how women can become courageous with cash. — San Juan, PR — On many […]
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and queen of daytime television, is hiring paid interns and employees at her OWN Network television channel. The company has immediate positions available […]
New York, NY — Carol’s Daughter Stores LLC, a Black-owned all-natural hair, body and skincare brand, has filed for bankruptcy but the company has not gone out of business. Once […]
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Belle, a remarkable film by Fox Searchlight Pictures, tells a very intriguing story about ignorance, hope, and love. Born in the West Indies in 1761, […]
Hollywood, CA — Talented actress Lupita Nyong’o has been named by the world’s most circulated commercial magazine as the “Most Beautiful Person” for 2014. She is on the cover of […]
Nationwide — As responsibilities pile on, having “me” time is important to one’s health. It helps to know you are not alone. Sisters and Friends Getaway on Martha’s Vineyard hosts […]
Nationwide — According to a national report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the state of Wisconsin has been ranked as the absolute worst state in the country when it […]
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress opposite Brad Pitt in David Fincher’s THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. She […]
Washington, DC — The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh follows the traditional mixtape format by recycling pre-released popular beats originally released by notable artists with a similar flow often times, but […]
— Judy Peters went to a major hospital in Massachusetts to have a needle core biopsy procedure performed, but the 15-minute procedure took more than one hour… and she ended […]
— National nonprofit and producers of “American Promise” documentary launch dialog to improve educational outcomes for African American children. — Upper Marlboro, MD — Mocha Moms, Inc., the groundbreaking national […]
Charlotte, NC — Mr. Sylvia is the name that many call him; however, designer Gregory Sylvia is not a single designer at all. Founded by a husband and wife duo, […]
Nationwide – Lisa (pictured above) lost 35 pounds in 2 months on the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse. The 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, developed by Nutritionist and Weight Loss Expert JJ […]
— “A Place Where Age Dosn’t Matter” is the theme of the upcoming Essynce Couture University Youth Conference — East Orange, NJ (BlackNews.com) – Tween Fashion Mogul Essynce Moore will […]
— “Beyism”, “Mother Bey”, and even the “Beyble” all seem to be real components of the National Church of “Bey” — Atlanta, GA — The rumors are true. The National […]
Nationwide — Randy and Renee Hughes are the founders of Seven Figure Profits, an award-winning Black-owned tax planning and advisory firm that solves money problems for African Americans and other […]
The exhibition opens on October 10th at 7pm at Restoration Plaza, in Brooklyn, NY. Nationwide — Would you change your hair for a job? This bold question lies at the […]
Nationwide — Patricia Cuffie-Jones is a trailblazing Black woman in Hollywood who has made a remarkable impact as a director and producer, although many may not know the extent of […]
Nationwide — Jackson Lawson and her daughter, Samira Jackson, have made history as the first mother-daughter duo certified as sports agents by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Originally from Maryland, […]
Nationwide — GodXess LLC, a Black-owned hair care brand owned by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Dr. Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, is proud to announce the launch of their new […]
Nationwide — Chanti Dixon, a 30-year-old African American mother of two, was tragically found dead after disappearing from an Indianapolis nightclub where she worked. She had taken an Uber ride […]
Nationwide — An African American couple from Newton, Georgia, is expressing their outrage after discovering that their 6-year-old daughter, Aylah, spent several hours at school dressed only in a T-shirt […]
Nationwide — Essence Harris Banks, CEO and Founder of Heart N Hands, a leading nonprofit dedicated to heart health education for young girls especially disadvantaged girls of color, proudly announces […]
Nationwide — As political tensions rise and the healthcare system continues to fail Black and Brown communities, the urgency of self-reliance in health has never been more unmistakable. Master Herbalist […]
Nationwide — Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a 32-year-old first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, tragically lost her life in Sacramento, California, after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric […]
Nationwide — Meet Taurea Vision Avant, the woman on a mission to uplift Black voices and make sure our stories are heard loud and clear. As the founder and CEO […]
Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder, two African American authors from Detroit, Michigans are on a mission: to combine their faith, their Black-ness and their […]
Nationwide — Former TV Judge Joe Brown has recently stirred controversy with his harsh criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as an “old hoe” in a candid […]
Nationwide — Meet Evelyn Uba, a woman from California who moved from Nigeria in 1983 who has achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. After nearly a decade of […]
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is facing a challenging period in his life as his wife, Linda, has taken steps to end their 39-year marriage. The well-known TV judge recently […]
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]
Nationwide — Four former roommates from North Carolina Central University’s Law School, an HBCU, have all achieved impressive careers as judges. Starting as classmates in a dorm room 26 years […]
Nationwide — A woman from San Antonio, Texas, named Tyreshia Morgan, has ignited a heated online debate after sharing her experience of being sent home from a job interview due […]
Nationwide — In 2023, Imunek Williams, an African American school bus driver who was pregnant at the time, became a local hero after an extraordinary act of bravery. On a […]
Nationwide — Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation is excited to announce the adolescent Let It Flow Fest, an innovative and impactful event designed to raise awareness about period poverty, normalize […]
Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]
Nationwide — Erica Battle, an African American education thought leader with more than 17 years of experience, is proud to introduce two groundbreaking programs in response to the growing concerns […]
Nationwide — Over the weekend, singer Mariah Carey faced a heartbreaking double tragedy, losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day.
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.
Nationwide — Two single moms from metro Atlanta, Georgia had their dreams come true when NFL legend Warrick Dunn helped them become homeowners. Dunn teamed up with Habitat for Humanity […]
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of TV judge Greg Mathis, has filed for divorce after 39 years of marriage. The couple, who separated on July 17, cited irreconcilable differences […]
Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]
Nationwide — The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant Organization is proud to announce that Dedra Tufon, the reigning 2024 Ms. Black California USA, has been crowned the 2024 Ms. Black […]