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 […]
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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 […]
Black-Owned Product Makes Chemical Free Hair Coloring for Children Safe... and Fun!
Nationwide — Electra S. Davis, founder of Mysteek Naturals, has developed a chemical free hair color product that has become very popular with children all across the country. It allows […]
Infertility Expert Helps Women Track Fertility Status With New Mobile App
Nationwide — More than seven million women in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant, and one in eight couples struggle to build a family, according to the […]
Gayle King Offered Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Stay at 'CBS This Morning'
Nationwide — Gayle King, one of CBS News’ most prominent hosts, has been offered to sign a new multi-million dollar contract — aside from the $5.5 million annual deal she […]
Antoinette "Toni" Harris: Her Bright Football Future
Nationwide — A multitude of news sources are predicting that she’ll become the first female NFL player. Antoinette “Toni” Harris, a 22-year-old Detroit native, is ready to turn these predictions […]
23-Year Old Woman Killed in Tragic Accident During Spring Break
Miami, FL — Mariah Michelle Logan, a 23-year old woman from Chicago, was tragically killed after being run over by a car in Miami Beach. Logan, whose last words were […]
Woman Finds Out She's White After Growing Up Thinking She Was a Light Skinned Black Woman
Converse, TX — Verda Byrd, a 76-year old woman from Texas who was adopted by a Black family and raised believing that she too was African-American, discovered a few years […]
12 and 14-Year Old Sisters Accused of Killing Their Mother Say They Are Innocent
Magnolia, MS — 14-year old Amariyona Hall and her 12-year old sister, who were arrested in connection with the shooting and stabbing of their mother Erika Hall in January, say […]
Meet the 16-Year Old Genius Who Has Just Been Accepted into 9 Law Schools
Dallas, TX — Haley Taylor Schlitz, a 16-year old teenager who graduated from high school at the age of 13, is now set to attend classes at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of […]
Award-Winning, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Brings Book to Life With New Black Women’s Sip & Read Experience in Maryland
Black Womaning After Hours™: The First Pour brings Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America® off the page for an evening of wine, conversation, and connection on September […]
Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation Leads the Charge for Menstrual Health Equity with 3rd Annual Let It Flow Fest
Nationwide — Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Let It Flow Fest on August 29 in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing community, continuing its work to address […]
Black Surrogate Mom Who Refused to Abort Baby With Heart Defect is Now in a Custody Fight With the Biological Parents
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother, remains at the center of a custody fight as the newborn she carried remains in critical condition after complex heart surgery. […]
Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges
Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]
Black Mom Who Had Just Graduated College With Her Daughter Dies in Wrong-Way Crash
Nationwide — Terri Pollock, an African American mother from Florida, sadly passed away in a wrong-way crash after helping her daughter move into her dorm at Florida A&M University. Her […]
Actress Viola Davis Says She Does Not Accept Target's Apology Over Racist Halloween Costume
Nationwide — Viola Davis has rejected Target’s apology after the retailer pulled a Halloween costume that sparked accusations of racist and blackface imagery. She said the company’s response failed to […]
Black Columnist Ordered to Be Reinstated by Washington Post After Charlie Kirk Comments
Nationwide — Karen Attiah, an African American columnist who formerly worked at The Washington Post, has won her legal challenge over her termination following social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. […]
NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met
Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]
Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]
Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike
Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]
Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance
Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]
Aretha Franklin's Sons Continue to Fight Over Her Estate 8 Years After Her Death
Nationwide — Eight years after Aretha Franklin’s death, her estate remains tied up in probate court as her sons continue to dispute assets, music rights, and personal belongings. The case […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Special Needs Daughter Left on School Bus For 2 Hours
Nationwide — Michelle Lemon, an African American mother from Fort Bend County, Texas, is seeking answers after her daughter, Bryne, a non-verbal ninth grader who has special needs, arrived home from […]
Patti LaBelle's Nephew Says She Cut Ties With Him Because He Supported President Trump
Nationwide — Byl Holte, Patti LaBelle’s nephew who openly supports Trump, says their relationship fell apart after he questioned his family’s criticism of the president. He claims his political views […]
Missing 63-Year-Old Black Grandmother Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport
Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, New York, was visiting Las Vegas when she disappeared earlier this month. Police later found her dead near Harry Reid International […]
32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission
Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]
NYC Black Nurse Sadly Killed by Her Husband After Returning From Family Reunion
Nationwide — Gabrielle Forman, a 30-year-old African American nurse from New York, was shot and killed by her husband in their apartment just hours after returning from a family reunion […]
Black Female Student Praised For Developing an App That Helps Students With ADHD
Nationwide — Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a young African American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has created an AI-powered app after struggling to manage schoolwork following her ADHD diagnosis. Her platform helps students […]
Meet the Mom of 3 Making History as the Winner of the Mrs. Black Globe International Pageants
Nationwide — Joi Rodrigue, a military veteran, wife, mother of three, entrepreneur, and community advocate, is proudly wearing the crown as the reigning Mrs. Black Globe International™. Born in the […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Black Woman Now Missing for More Than a Month After Leaving Late-Night Hotel Shift
Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, an African American woman from San Francisco, California, has been missing since July 17 after working a late-night shift at a hotel. Her family is searching for […]
91-Year-Old Black Woman Earns GED, Making History as Georgia's Oldest Graduate in a Decade
Nationwide — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from LaGrange, Georgia, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88. Her achievement made her the oldest person […]
Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem
From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]
Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color
Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]
Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018
Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Reaches Settlement, Agrees to Give His Daughter Most of the Estate
Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mom, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians of her late son’s daughter over the child’s inheritance. The agreement would give his daughter most […]
Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter
Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill
Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]
Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis
Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]
Black Woman Has Not Eaten in More Than 2 Weeks to Protest Trump's Food Stamp Cuts
Nationwide — Liz Wills-O’Gilvie, a 63-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts, has gone 15 days without food to protest cuts to food assistance. She is urging Governor Maura Healey […]
Innocent Black Nurse Jailed for 4 Days After Police Mistake Her for Woman Who Stole Her Identity
Nationwide — Elaine McAlister, an African American nurse, spent four days in jail after police mistakenly arrested her over a marijuana warrant issued for another woman. The arrest happened at […]