Incluzion.co launches to help entrepreneurs find and hire diverse US-based freelancers Nationwide — Incluzion.co is a new online platform that easily allows entrepreneurs to find and hire Black, Latinx and […]
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14-Year Old Girl Being Punched By Officers Was Justified, According to Florida Police Chief
Coral Springs, FL — Another viral video has sparked controversy between police and African Americans. This time, it involves two police officers beating up a 14-year old Black girl on […]
20-Year Old Black Woman to Sue Police Dept After They Mistook Her For a Male Robbery Suspect
Glendale, WI — Robin Anderson, a 20-year old African-American pre-school teacher from Wisconsin, was a victim of mistaken identity last year when she was wrongfully and violently arrested for a […]
Black High School Student Suspended After Being Called the N-Word
Greendale, WI — Chanese Knox, a junior at Greendale High School in Wisconsin, has been unjustly suspended instead of her schoolmate who called her the n-word. She admitted they got into […]
Black Actors to Pay Tribute to Prolific Songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson
William Allen Young, Dorian Holley, Terry Steele, Marva Smith and Mike “Kidd Funkadelic” Hampton lead sensational tribute to prolific songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson Celebration honors the known and rare works […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches New Patent-Pending All-In-One Smart Bag
Quiana Cloud has created a multifunctional bag with a detachable clutch, seamlessly integrated power system and remote plug-in port. Atlanta, GA — Barazzo’s patent-pending smart bag is now available on […]
African American Family Practitioner, Dr. Kela Henry, Releases New Self-Help Guide/ Novel That Teaches Teens About Decision Making
BTH Creations announces release of new book entitled ‘Nia & the Numbers Game,’ that leads teenage girls toward success! Atlanta, GA — After meeting hundreds of African-American, Latina and Asian […]
Mommy of Three Whips up a Waterless Moisturizer So Good That Stores Can’t Keep it in Stock
West Palm Beach, FL — Nope, it’s not ice cream. Not yogurt… Not. Even. Edible. But it is certainly a treat. Mocha Whip is turning the clean beauty industry on […]
Two Men Admit to Sexually Assaulting a 9-Month Old Baby Girl and Filming It!
Memphis, TN — Two men have been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a 9-month old baby girl and recording a video of it on a phone in 2016. The two […]
Black CEO and Founder of Speakers Magazine Celebrates National Women's Small Business Month
Publisher and Media Maven Pam Perry Wins Lifetime Achievement Award Detroit, MI — The October issue of Speakers Magazine will be distributed to 300 attendees at the Miz CEO Conference […]
Meet the Black Woman Organizing the World's Largest Afro Diaspora Dance Experience
Moiika Stanley, CEO of Wan Move Diaspora is behind the charge to bring together 41 countries for the world’s largest Afro Diaspora Dance Experience Los Angeles, CA — Moiika Stanley, […]
4-Year Old Girl Brings Home Crack Cocaine She Got from Daycare
Bronx, NY — A 4-year old girl named Serenity tested positive for crack cocaine that she brought home from her daycare in New York City. Sabrina Straker, the girl’s mother, was […]
Raye Mitchell, Esq. Honored at the Annual Book Publicists of Southern California Annual Awards
Health and wellness advocate’s work, “The Sculpting Life Above Average” series, wins Best Empowerment Book Series Los Angeles, CA — Author Raye Mitchell, Esq. receives the prestigious Irwin Award at […]
HBCU Homecoming Queen of 50 Years Ago to Make “Golden” Appearance at Elizabeth City State University’s Class of '68 Reunion
Elizabeth City, NC — The Elizabeth City State College (ECSC) class of 1968 will make a historic return during their widely anticipated annual Homecoming Weekend, October 26-28, 2018. Trequita Overton […]
Meet the Black Billionaire Who Adobe Just Paid Another $3 Billion For His Cloud Software
Back in 2016, African-American billionaire Robert F. Smith, founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, made a big bet when he paid $1.8 billion for the cloud-service company, Marketo. Well, […]
Black-Owned Firm Launches Unique Backpack Dolls For African American Girls
Nationwide — Young Black girls can now enjoy playing with a very unique toy that reflects what they look like. A new collection, called Toys Like Me™, features cute dolls […]
Woman Says Health Clinic Refused to Care For Her Black Adopted Daughter
Waldorf, MD — Karen Dresser, who is white, said that an emergency clinic in Maryland discriminated against her and her daughter who is Black. Amelia, her 12-year old adoptive daughter, […]
Black Woman Says H&M Store in Florida Falsely Accused Her of Stealing Earrings
Pembroke Pines, FL — H&M is once again under fire after Daniela Taylor, an African-American woman, claims that she was racially profiled by a security at one of the company’s […]
African American Poet, Janet Autherine, Releases New Book With Poems That Explore the Heart of Today’s Woman
Orlando, FL — Words have long been regarded as a means to wellness. In moments of crisis and frustration, a phone call from sister-friends and family can serve as a […]
Black Business Woman Takes Organic Farming Roots to the Next Level -- Launches New Vitamin And Supplements Brand!
Southeast Queens, NY — Dolores Hewitt, reminisces well about her organic roots in health. She is dug deep in appreciation for eating the natural goodness of her Caribbean homeland. Organic […]
How Black Couples Are Stopping The Money Argument
By Renee Hughes Nationwide — Serena Williams is shedding light on a topic few know anything about. It is a form of domestic abuse called financial abuse. Reports indicate 99% […]
Trio of Surgical Residents Share the Hopes, Expectations of Being Black, Female and Physicians
Charleston, SC — For one resident, being a surgeon is an opportunity to ‘fix’ people. For another, it’s a chance to develop long-term relationships with patients and nudge them onto […]
Online Petition Launched to Stop Child Protective Services From Unlawfully Abducting Children
Nationwide — A new online petition has been launched by an African American activist named Cecelia Evertez from Newton, Connecticut. Her petition is a plea for justice for the many […]
Join the First Black Woman-Owned Cafe & Farmers Market Franchise That Will Be Owned by the Community
Nationwide — Roots & Vine Produce and Café, spearheaded by Ena Jones, a single mother of 3, born and raised in Chicago, has set its Grand Opening for this fall […]
Parents Upset After Teachers Zip-Tied Two Black Students' Hands Behind Their Backs
Atlanta, GA — Two pre-K teachers from Oak View Elementary in Atlanta have recently resigned after at least two of their 4-year old students said that they tied their hands […]
Jill Scott's Blues Babe Foundation Giving Away $10K Scholarships
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and poet Jill Scott has an organization called the Blues Babe Foundation. Based in North Philadelphia, the program offers financial support and mentoring for students across the […]
Black Family Goes Viral Because All the Children Became Doctors -- Just Like Their Dad!
Nationwide — A Nigerian-American family is making a huge buzz in social media and the medical field now that all of the children have become doctors. It wasn’t an easy […]
Meet the Black Family From Illinois Who Just Paid Off $330K in Debt Within 5 Years!
Tinley Park, IL — A couple from Illinois have successfully paid off their $330,000 debt in just 5 years, and many are wondering how they managed to be debt-free in […]
Buckingham Palace Responds to Black Abolitionist's Open Letter to the Queen of England
Nationwide — Buckingham Palace has responded to Venita Benitez’s controversial open letter to the Queen of England. Benitez, a self-proclaimed abolitionist and genealogist, comments, “I humbly appreciate hearing back from Buckingham […]
How This Black Mother-And-Son Turned a Soap Business into an $850 Million Fortune
In the 1990’s, an African American mother and her son, Mary and Richelieu Dennis, launched a beauty and skincare product company now known as Sundial Brands/ Shea Moisture in their […]
Talented Black Women Needed on the Set for ABC's “Grey's Anatomy” (Pay is $250/Day)
Casting directors are looking for talented African Americans to appear on an upcoming episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. They are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes […]
Teacher Threatened Teen's Grades If He Refused to Have Sex With Her
Charleston, SC — Jennifer Danielle Olajire-Aro, a math teacher from South Carolina, allegedly threatened one of her students to lower his grades if he would stop having sex with her. She […]
Black Teen Shot in the Face Gets Her Jaw Reconstructed with AI and 3D Printing
Nationwide — Mya Buie, a 17-year-old African American girl from West Des Moines, Iowa, was shot in the face and nearly lost her jaw. However, doctors were able to use […]
Black Author's New Book, "When the Heart Shatters and the Lungs Collapse," Addresses Survival Through Life Transformations
Nationwide — Acclaimed author Patricia Morgan announces the release of When the Heart Shatters and the Lungs Collapse, a deeply moving book that poignantly explores the intricacies of survival in […]
Meet the Woman Behind the First Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day Coming Later This Year
Nationwide — This year marks a historic first with the recognition of Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day, to be observed annually on September 19th. The national observance is dedicated […]
Author Releases New Children's Book "The ABCs of R&B," About the Legends of Black Music
Nationwide — Get ready to hit the stage with The ABCs of R&B, the first A-to-Z children’s book celebrating the legends of rhythm and blues. Written by educator and author […]
16-Year-Old Black Girl Tragically Shot Dead in Her Home by Another Teen
Nationwide — Jazariah Del Toro, a 16-year-old African American teen from New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shot and killed in her home on Tuesday. Authorities say another 16-year-old boy, who […]
Detroit Judge Charged With Stealing $270K in Funds From Disabled Adults
Nationwide — Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin, who is from Detroit, Michigan, has been federally charged for allegedly stealing money from people under conservatorship. She is accused of working with others to […]
“Say It Loud, I am Black and I am Proud”: A Professor Teaching Children About Colorism
Nationwide — In her children’s book, Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Diversity, Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway speaks to the issue of colorism and the impact it can have on […]
Founder Launches National Association of Black Microschool Leaders to Support Growing Movement of Black-Led Education Innovation
New organization aims to unify, resource, and amplify Black educators reimagining K–12 education through microschools Nationwide — Nicole Stewart, Founder and Executive Director, has officially launched National Association of Black […]
Meet the Black Founder Transforming Lives Through Her Annual Retreat in New Orleans
Nationwide — Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson, Founder and CEO of The Big Easy Retreat, a best-selling author, and a Certified Christian Counselor, is intentional about providing women and teens with […]
2-Month-Old Baby Dies After Drinking Alcohol From Bottle, Mom Charged with Murder
Nationwide — Omayrilin Colon, a 37-year-old African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with murder after giving her 2-month-old son a bottle containing alcohol, killing him. Toxicology tests confirmed […]
Black Teacher, Mom of 2, Dies Suddenly After Risky Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica
Nationwide — Regina Brumley Kerr, a 45-year-old African American mother and teacher who was living in Costa Rica, tragically passed away after complications from a tummy tuck and liposuction. She […]
Officer Gives Ride to Woman, Discovers She Had Been Sleeping on Her Husband’s Grave for Months
Nationwide — Rhea Holmes, a 55-year-old African American woman from Syracuse, New York, had been sleeping on her husband’s grave for months when a chance encounter with Officer Jamie Pastorello turned […]
10-Year-Old With Autism Abused on School Bus by Aide While Driver Laughed
Nationwide — A 10-year-old child with autism and ADHD from Tampa, Florida, was abused on a school bus by aide Juanita Wright while driver Tonya Rice-Constant laughed. Video footage later […]
White Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After the Wife Gives Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — A couple from Orlando, Florida, is suing a fertility clinic after a DNA test showed their newborn baby is not genetically related to them. They claim a mix-up […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Mom's 3 Young Sons Die After Falling Through Frozen Pond
Nationwide — Cheynne Hangaman, an African American mother from Bonham, Texas, lost her three young sons after they fell through a frozen pond. She jumped into the icy water trying […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Continues to Join President Trump on Stage at His Events
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is set to appear at a Trump administration summit, promoting financial literacy for children while supporting early investment programs. The rapper says her involvement is about giving […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Trump Says the Attack on Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Was "Staged"
Nationwide — President Donald Trump claims the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar at her Minnesota town hall was staged, though he offered no evidence to support that claim. The congresswoman […]
Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested
Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]
Black Woman Who Fed Thousands of Homeless People Every Week for Decades Dies at 58
Nationwide — Shirley Raines, also known as Ms. Shirley, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, who cared for L.A.’s homeless, has died at 58. She spent decades providing food, showers, […]
Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison
Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]
Three Sisters "Shocked" Their Babies Were Born Within Months of Each Other
Nationwide — Three sisters from Omaha, Nebraska — Chi Whitemon, 26, Bri McGhee, 32, and Nesha Titsworth, 33 — welcomed babies within months of each other, surprising themselves and their […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Author's "Making of a Slave" Book Gains Popularity for Black History Month
Nationwide — This Black History Month 2026, Dr. Angeline Dean, educator, systems thinker, and unapologetic Cultural Gap Architect, shares her dissertation in book form, The Whiteness of Akkkademia & The […]
87-Year-Old Black Grandma Missing for a Week Found Safe Inside Walmart
Nationwide — Annie Stokes, an 87-year-old African American grandmother from Pascagoula, Mississippi, was reported missing and later found safe inside a Walmart after several days of searching. Her family confirmed she […]