“I Declare War” to Inspire Women to Eliminate Excuses, Silence Their “Inner Critic” and Achieve Success, May 4 in Phoenix Phoenix, AZ — Valley women will “declare war” on negative […]
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Black College Student Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Kissing a White Girl
Lawrence, KS — Albert N. Wilson, a former University of Kansas student, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and a lifetime of probation after being convicted by an […]
Black Woman Creates Superhero Universe For Women of Color -- Celebrates Janet Jackson & Diana Ross!
Durham, NC — With Captain Marvel dominating the box office, Aza Comics, one of the only superhero brands centered entirely around women, is gaining popularity by giving women of color […]
Over 500 Black Authors Attended This Conference Last Year -- And Are Now Selling Twice As Many Books!
This year’s Red Ink Conference will be held in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, June 1st. Charlotte, NC — From sold-out audiences in Detroit three years in a row, to packed […]
HBCU Prostitution Ring Near Atlanta Allegedly Involved AKA Sorority
Fort Valley, GA — Fort Valley State University, an HBCU located about 100 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia, was shocked with a scandal last year that involved the apparent sex […]
Founder of Black-Owned Hair Color Brand Says Royal Purple is the New Trend For Summer 2019
Nationwide — Hair stylist and fashion influencer Electra S. Davis says that Royal Purple will be the trending hair color for summer 2019. As the founder of a chemical free […]
Three Texas Pastors Charged After Beating a Child With an Extension Cord in Church
Mesquite, TX — Three church pastors from Texas have been arrested in connection to reports of a child that was brutally tied up and assaulted using an extension cord to […]
Donna Hylton Honored with the Ann Atwater Icon Award
Nationwide — Author, activist and women’s advocate, Donna Hylton was honored as the only person in NYC with the Ann Atwater Award, at the film screening for Best of Enemies starring […]
This Couple Just Celebrated 82 Years of Marriage — He's 103 and She's 100!
Nationwide — D.W. and Willie Williams, who are 103 and 100 years old, respectively, recently celebrated their 82nd wedding anniversary. After all those years of being happily married, the pair […]
How a Postage Stamp Saved a Postal Worker From Committing Suicide Which Ultimately Led Her to Meet Oprah Winfrey
Sacramento, CA — In 2008, Meiko S. Patton lost her mother to colon and liver cancer. Her mom, Bernice Patton was just 59-years old. After the death of her mom, […]
Family of 7-Year Old Black Girl Killed By Police Settles With the City of Detroit for $8 Million
Detroit, MI — The family of Aiyana Stanley-Jones, a 7-year old girl shot and killed by a Detroit police officer, has received an $8.25 million settlement almost 9 years after […]
New Black-Owned Product Gives Women an All-Natural Solution to Boost Their Libido
Nationwide — Alpha RX Plus, the popular all-natural herbal formula to defeat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), is launching a product for women that is fast acting and helps the ladies in […]
New Book, "Fleshly Date or Godly Mate," Impacts the Lives of Single Women
Atlanta, GA — Esteemed African-American author, Mary Lee Vance who is also a relationship coach and motivational speaker, has written a transformational book in regards to dating. It’s titled, Fleshly […]
Black Teen Girl in Prison For 6 Years Has Never Had a Trial — And Now She is Missing!
Nationwide — Ciham Ali Ahmed, an Eritrean-American girl, was imprisoned by the government of Eritrea at the age of 15 although she was never convicted of any crime. Since then, […]
Unique Tour Travels to 4 East Coast Cities to Spread a Message That Black Mental Health Matters
Created by author and life coach Melony Hill, The Crazy Like A Fox Tour, a Baltimore-based mental health and wellness event for Black women, will expand in 2019 to also […]
Chicago’s New Mayor is a Black Woman — For the First Time Ever!
Chicago, IL — Lori Lightfoot, a lawyer and the former president of the Chicago police board, has won Chicago’s vote to become the first African-American woman mayor of the city. She […]
5 Ways To Preventing Financial Child Abuse In African American Families
Huntsville, AL — A child doesn’t have to be bruised to experience abuse. There are many other ways a child can be harmed. One being Financial Child Abuse.
Black Family-Owned Vegan Restaurant, Green Love Kitchen, Celebrates Grand Reopening in Atlanta Area
Popular Lithonia Vegan Restaurant Returns With New Menu, Music, and More Atlanta, GA — On April 6th, Green Love Kitchen, the sole vegan restaurant in Lithonia, Georgia (a suburb of […]
Man Arrested For Setting His Wife on Fire After 'Heated' Argument
Montgomery, AL — Johnnie Lee Gray III, a 45-year old man from Alabama, is facing criminal charges including attempted murder after allegedly setting his wife on fire following a heated […]
Teacher Arrested for Throwing Notebook at 9-Year Old Student's Face
Queens, NY — Loretta Myers, a 48-year old elementary school teacher, was arrested last week at a school after she allegedly threw a book at her 9-year old student’s face last […]
Family of Black Authors to Soon Launch New Animated Series Based on Their Books
Newark, DE — Jennaye Fennell and her 3 children are all successful published authors, and are planning to soon launch a family-friendly animated series based on their books. They have […]
Woman Wins $150K In Back Child Support From Ex-Husband Nearly 50 Years After Their Divorce
Carlsbad, CA — Toni Anderson, a 74-year old woman from California, has finally been awarded $150,000 in child support from her ex-husband who left her nearly 50 years ago with their […]
Former Daycare Owner Turns Children’s Project into Popular Sweet Treats and Incubator Space for Culinary Artisans
Natasha’s Just Brittle has been added to a 2019 Visit Baltimore crowdfunding campaign launched to keep doors open Baltimore, MD — Natasha Wainwright is a Baltimore-based entrepreneur who previously founded […]
Toni Newman of St. James Infirmary Wins Legacy Award for San Francisco TDOV 2019
Toni Newman, the Executive Director for St. James Infirmary, wins the Legacy Award for the 2019 San Francisco Transgender Day of Visibility to be held at the SOMA Arts Center. […]
First Black Woman to Lead Virginia Police Dept Says She Was Forced to Resign
Portsmouth, VA — Tonya Chapman, who made history as the first Black woman to be Police Chief of a city police department in Virginia three years ago, says that city leaders and some […]
Former Prison Guard Charged with Rape, Covered in Scratches from Victim Resisting Attack
Chatsworth, GA — Kirk Taylor Martin, a 28-year old former jail guard from Georgia, has been arrested and is facing rape and other charges after he allegedly held his ex-girlfriend against her […]
Here's Where to Go to Find the Latest Scholarships For Black Students
Nationwide — A new web site, BlackScholarships.org, announces daily scholarships and financial aid opportunities for Black/ African American high school and college students. Nowadays, college tuition is more expensive than […]
Fast Food Manager Fatally Shot Man After He Spit On Her
Tulsa, OK — Deionna Young, a 25-year old fast food restaurant manager in Oklahoma, has been arrested after being accused of shooting and killing 25-year old Desean Tallent, who allegedly […]
Man Pretended to be a Student at Howard University So He Could Rape Teen Girls
Washington, DC — Julian Everett, a 35-year old man from Maryland, is now behind bars after being accused of drugging and raping teens while pretending to be a Howard University […]
Black Woman Says She Was Raped by White Supremacist During Florida Crime Spree
Pensacola, FL — Joshua Edwards, a white supremacist gang member, allegedly kidnapped and repeatedly raped a Black woman at gunpoint during a crime spree in Florida. He is now being […]
Black Female Entrepreneur/ Therapist Launches New App to Improve Mental Health Through 1-on-1 Connections
Charlotte, NC — Alicia Tetteh, founder of a mental health and therapy organization, Building Endurance PLLC, has announced the launch of the company’s first mental-health focused all-mobile experience app, ATTUNE. […]
Light of Gold PR Hosts First Gold Women’s Business Connect Conference in Brooklyn to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Gold Women’s Business Connect Conference sheds light on power, politics and business covering topics like sales, crisis management, financial wellness, and activism in today’s market. New York, NY — Women […]
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 […]