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 […]
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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 […]
High School Student With 4.71 GPA Earns $1 Million in Scholarships
Muskogee, OK — Raylynn Thompson, a graduating high school student, has proven the haters and doubters wrong when she recently became the valedictorian at Muskogee High School in Oklahoma. With […]
National Month of Hope Founders Announce the H.O.P.E.E. Awards
Coinciding with the National Month of Hope, Mothers in Crisis Inc. will recognize inspiring individuals through the debut of the H.O.P.E.E. Awards (Helping Others Practice Enduring Empowerment) Tallahassee, FL — […]
Mom Ticketed While Breastfeeding in Backseat of Parked SUV
Manhattan, NY — Guillermina Rodriguez, a mother of four from New York City, was hit with a parking ticket and almost got her car towed after she pulled over to […]
The Shocking Truth About Easter -- What the Easter Bunny and Eggs Really Mean, and Why Many Choose Not To Celebrate
Nationwide — Easter is a very popular annual holiday celebrated by millions around the world every March or April. It is generally celebrated on a Sunday to commemorate the resurrection […]
NYC Bus Driver Says Urine Was Thrown in Her Face
New York, NY — Trellis Robinson, a 43-year old MTA bus driver, suffered from injuries after a man attacked her and threw urine in her face while she was at […]
Black Author Who Lost 100 Pounds and Beat Depression Launches New Book and Mobile App to Help Others
Dakota Jack, also known as a ‘goal-digger’ is a contemporary author that inspires us to achieve our little goals first through her new book – and soon, through her mobile […]
State of Georgia to Provide Free Menstrual Products For Low-Income Women
Atlanta, GA — For the first time, lawmakers in Georgia have approved a $1.5 million budget to provide free menstrual products for low-income women and girls across the state. It […]
HBCU Grad Returns with First Ever Adult Coloring Book Celebrating Black Colleges
The perfect graduation gift for her! Nationwide — Latoya Nicole, bestselling author and owner of Entrepreneurs Color Too, is back with the release of her newest edition Alma Mater and […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Black Influencer Accuses Former NFL Player of Sending Her Racist Text Messages
Nationwide — African American influencer NiKoKobean is accusing former NFL player Jason Short of sending her racist messages after she discussed the Karen Read lawsuit. She later shared the alleged […]
Only Black Woman-Owned Non-Ballet Dance Academy in Los Angeles Launches Summer Program
The Black Dance Academy, home of Black culture and arts in the heart of Leimert Park, invites dancers and drummers ages 5 and up into a summer program — no […]
It's Official. Black Woman Therapist Who Beat DoorDash Without a Lawyer Now Holds Federal Trademark
The USPTO has issued LeadDash its federal trademark registration, sealing Dr. Ashley Bryant’s pro se victory over the $70 billion tech giant Nationwide — On April 28, 2026, the United […]
Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom
Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]
Black Firefighter-in-Training Surprises His Girlfriend With Rescue-Themed Marriage Proposal
Nationwide — Jayson Ralph, a Black firefighter-in-training with the New York City Fire Department, turned a routine event into a surprise proposal for his girlfriend, Dasia Moore. His fellow firefighters […]
Meet the Black American Woman Renovating a House in Italy That She Purchased for $1 Dollar
Nationwide — Celina Sengendo, a 31-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, bought a home in Italy for $1.16 through a one-euro housing program. She shared her journey online after many […]
Two Black Woman-Led Organizations Recognized With Prestigious Honors in South Carolina
Nationwide — Excellence in business and service has been recognized once again across two organizations founded by Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a former behavior specialist and award-winning educator with more than […]
Black Parents Whose Son Was Called the N-Word Say School Officials Called the Cops and Expelled Him
Nationwide — Karis Stoudamire-Phillips and her husband, Mike, two African American parents from Portland, Oregon, raised concerns after their son was called a racial slur at The Madeleine School. However, the […]
Two Black Women Who Live 50 Miles Apart Reach Rare Milestone Ages of 110 and 107
Nationwide — Willie Mae Jackson, who is from Jacksonville, Florida, and Sallie Chatman, who is from Folkston, Georgia, recently turned 110 and 107. Both women are among the oldest Black […]
Family Mourns Black Teen Killed After Truck Crashes into Bakery Where She Worked
Nationwide — Zion Branch, a 19-year-old African American teen from Humble, Texas, sadly passed away after a pickup truck crashed into the bakery where she worked. She had recently finished […]
Black Woman Freed After 11 Years in Prison as Appeals Court Reviews Hidden Evidence in Murder Case
Nationwide — Tameshia Shelton, an African American woman who served 11 years in prison after a 2009 murder conviction, has been released after a court ordered a new trial. The […]
White School Counselor Faces Charges Over Alleged Indecent Liberties With Several Students
Nationwide — Lesli Bryant, a 37-year-old school counselor in Orange County, North Carolina, who is married with three children, was arrested after allegations involving inappropriate conduct with students. She now […]
Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia
Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]
Mom of 1-Year-Old Boy Shot by Police Controversially Flashes Cash at Her Son's Funeral
Nationwide — Vellesiya Wiley, the 20-year-old mom of Kohen, a one-year-old boy who was shot dead by police in a Walmart parking lot over alleged stolen diapers, is under fire […]
Innocent Black Woman Arrested for Killing White Man in Parking Lot Dispute, Claims Self-Defense
Nationwide — An unidentified Black woman from North Lauderdale, Florida, has been arrested after fatally shooting Bart Diguglielmo, a 62-year-old white man, during an argument over a parking space at […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Makes History as the Youngest Chartered Accountant in Her Country
Nationwide — Osasere Okundaye, a 16-year-old girl from Nigeria, has set a new national record after becoming the youngest chartered accountant in the country. She achieved the milestone by passing […]
Pregnant Black Woman Attacked by Dogs, Forced Her Into Emergency Delivery
Nationwide — Renee Wilson, an African American woman from Tacoma, Washington, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by two loose dogs while pregnant. Doctors later induced labor, and her baby […]
NFL Star Calais Campbell's Mom Found Dead in Atlanta Home, His Brother Charged with Murder
Nationwide — Nateal Campbell, the 71-year-old mother of NFL star Calais Campbell, was found dead inside her Buckhead, Atlanta home after police responded to a welfare check. Authorities later arrested […]
Black Teen Girl Who Went Missing at Age 15 Has Been Found Alive 4 Years Later
Nationwide — Joniah Walker, an African American teen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who disappeared when she was 15 years old, was found safe four years later after going missing from her […]
Houston's Only Black Woman-Owned Hotel Celebrates 3 Years By Giving Away Free Night Stays
Nationwide — Three years after opening the doors to Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis continues to break barriers in an industry where Black women remain dramatically underrepresented. As the […]
White Man Gets 73 Years in Prison for Killing Three Black Girls as Grieving Mother Refuses to Forgive
Nationwide — Sean Greer, a white man from Wilton Manors, Florida, who was convicted in a deadly 2021 hit-and-run, has been sentenced to 73 years in prison. The case left […]
Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College
Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]
Black Woman Arrested For Charging $1K to Take the Teacher Certification Exam for Aspiring Educators
Nationwide — Kashaundra Knowles, an African American woman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was arrested for allegedly taking teacher certification exams for other people in exchange for money. Officials said she […]
Doctors Say 13-Year-Old Black Teen Fighting Rare Leukemia Will Need Treatment for At Least Two Years
Nationwide — Jacola Youngblood, a 13-year-old African American girl from Lumberton, Mississippi, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer after months of fatigue and weakness. Her family is […]
14-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Drowns After Jumping into a River to Rescue Her Cousin
Nationwide — Aamina Bradley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Detroit, died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her 9-year-old cousin during a family gathering at Maheras-Gentry Park. The […]
Kirk Franklin Nearly Lost His Temper After a Street Pastor Insulted His Wife
Nationwide — Singer Kirk Franklin nearly lost his temper after a man confronted him following a canceled performance in Philadelphia. The tense exchange ended with security stepping in after the […]
Singer Alicia Keys Reveals Why She Told Her Dad to Stay Out of Her Life
Nationwide — Alicia Keys says she cut ties with her father when she was 13 years old after years of absence and repeated broken promises. A new documentary revisits the […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Neurodivergent Support
Nationwide — Alana Simpson, an African American Board-Certified Autism Technician and the Founder of Spectrum Protection, is proud to announce that her California-based company has been recognized by the Evergreen […]
Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland
Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]
Black Mom Found Not Guilty Despite Killing Her 15-Month-Old Baby and Stabbing Her Husband
Nationwide — Precious Bland, a 43-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a deadly 2021 attack that left her toddler daughter […]
Family Mourns 12-Year-Old Black Girl Killed After Her Motorized Scooter Crashed into a School Bus
Nationwide — A 12-year-old African American girl from Haverhill, Massachusetts, sadly passed away after a motorized scooter she was riding with another child crashed into a school bus. Both children […]