31-year old Angel Rich has been featured in Forbes, ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN, TedX, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, The Washington Post and became the first tech entrepreneur featured on The […]
Women
6 African American Authors That Have Made $100K or More in Book Sales in 2018!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of new books are released and many of them are written by Black authors. Sadly, however, most books flop and don’t sell more than 100-200 […]
Black-Owned Media Company Acquires Online Fashion Retailer African Fabric Co.
Nationwide — Today, BCE Media Inc., parent company of online events calendar BlackCulturalEvents.com and led by CEO Pamela Ashe-Thomas, announced the expansion of its digital media portfolio through the acquisition […]
Michelle Obama Launches 10-City Tour For Her New Book That Will Be Published in 24 Languages!
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is releasing a new memoir entitled Becoming, and is already planning her 10-city book tour. The book will be released in the U.S. and Canada […]
Black Teen From Michigan Dies After Being Stabbed to Death by Her Classmate
Warren, MI — Dayonna Gibson, a 16-year old student from Michigan, died after being fatally stabbed by her classmate and former friend at Fitzgerald High School. Authorities say she was […]
Media Mogul Belinda Baker Announces New Urban Channel Step1 TV on KTVA 35.10
Hollywood, CA — In response to the high demand for premium content, CEO Belinda Baker has announced the launch of the nation’s newest urban television Step1 TV on KTVA channel […]
Black Organization Seeks Clemency For Incarcerated Women & Families
Boston, MA — According to a 2017 report, by the Prison Policy Initiative, there are over 219,000 incarcerated women in the United States. 1:5 incarcerated people are locked up are […]
New Black-Owned Dating Site RunorStay.com Offers Free 1-Year Memberships
Nationwide — Run or Stay is the hilariously relatable online dating site that is changing the perception of the online dating industry. RunOrStay.com was created for people who realize “perfect […]
Innovative Black Entrepreneur Launches Toddler Walking Shoes With Better Foot Support and Comfort
Nationwide — Most people refer to Yolandra Rodgers as the Baby Shoe Lady, consequently, she is the brains behind the successful baby shoe store at TippyTotShoes.com, You heard it right […]
Black Woman Tech Entrepreneur Ready To Democratize Social Health Empowerment With First Health, Fitness and 360° Well-Being App For Women
Tam Williams, founder of the company, She’s It, says it’s like having up to 10 apps integrated all in one. Philadelphia, PA — West Chester, PA based Lifestyle Technology & […]
Store Cashier Calls Police On College Student For Being 'Arrogant' And 'Black'
Santa Fe, NM — Jordan McDowell, a 22-year old pre-med college student who was vacationing from out of state, became a victim of racial profiling when a store cashier called […]
City of San Francisco Falsely Accuses Successful African American Real Estate Investor, Anne Kihagi, and Charges Her $2.5 Million
San Francisco, CA — Is cultural lynching still at work in utopic San Francisco? The City of San Francisco has waged a race war against Anna Kihagi, a successful African […]
Ohio Police Officer Who Tasered 11-Year Old Black Girl Will Face Disciplinary Actions
Cincinnati, OH — Cincinnati Police Officer Ken Brown, who deployed a taser on an 11-year old Black girl whom he allegedly caught shoplifting, is facing disciplinary actions after investigations concluded […]
Historical Novel Tells the Story of a Black Woman Living in the South After the Civil War and Slavery Have Just Ended
Now available in Trade Paperback, Kindle eBook, and B&N Nook “… a well-turned piece of historical fiction that seamlessly weaves together real events that happened during the Civil War and […]
Meet the 3 Black Women Who Designed Lebron James’ New Nike Shoes
The first LeBron signature shoe to be reimagined by female designers has been born. Three African American designers – Kimberly Goldson, Felisha Noel, and Undra Celeste Duncan – were selected […]
Personal Transformation Guru, Lisa Nichols, to Speak at Dudley’s Educational & Motivational Symposium
Lisa Nichols will electrify attendees at Dudley’s EMS with her message of empowerment and transformation. She’s the speaker for the event that will take place on Saturday, Sept. 22 at […]
African-American Children’s Book Finalist for Global Award
Author Anita M. McLaurin to present for final judging of the Author Academy Awards San Antonio, TX — My Father Said I Could, written by Anita McLaurin of San Antonio, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launching New Streaming Platform to Showcase Independent Black Productions
X On Demand Seeks to Change the Game for Black Filmmakers and Content Creators New York, NY — With the ease of access to film and television shows online and streaming […]
This Black Entrepreneur Was Just Voted to Develop the Curriculum For 400,000 National Members of the Freelancers Union
— 12-year freelance entrepreneur, Melony Hill, voted one of four on newly formed National Executive Committee of the Freelancers Union — Baltimore, MD — Just six months ago, Baltimore-based author, […]
Aretha Franklin Died With Millions of Dollars, But She Forgot to Do This!
Nationwide — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is a legend that will never be forgotten. But with all due R-E-S-P-E-C-T, the IRS is probably singing with joy because she […]
Oprah Winfrey and Phylicia Rashad Are Hiring Medium to Dark Skin Girls to Star in New OWN Series
Oprah Winfrey is producing a new OWN series David Makes Man that is now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming in Orlando, Florida. The series is […]
16-Year Old Black Teen's Popular Book Series is Widely Accepted by School Districts, Teachers... and the Students Themselves!
Alpharetta, GA — Middle School Chronicles book series author, 16-year old Essynce Moore, is the first teen to have her books in schools as a mandatory reading and a part […]
12 Minority Experts Selected for the Branding Accelerator Program as the First Cohort
11 African Americans and one Filipino American were selected from the 189 applications that were reviewed over two months for the branding and media-focused initiative, which is a new 12-week […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Online Service Selling 100% Human Hair -- A Multibillion Dollar Industry!
Washington, DC — Jada Cummings, founder and CEO of Self-Glamour, is excited to announce her company’s new website at SelfGlamourLLC.com – offering 100% double-stitched human hair, mink lashes, and edge control. […]
Popular Herbal Product Used By African Americans With Erectile Dysfunction Is Once Again Available Nationwide
Nationwide — Alpha RX Plus, the popular herbal formula to defeat erectile dysfunction, has returned and is now available again for African American males. This product is a popular choice […]
The Genius of Black Women and Girls to be Celebrated at the 2018 Empowering Designing Women Annual Event
Without unity, there is no empowerment Atlanta, GA — On The Spot Edutainment Corporation with their sponsors, We Rise Media and Kingdom Women Rock, will host the 2018 Empowering Designing […]
Atlanta's Biggest Gathering For Black Authors Promises to Deliver
African American authors and editors with over 30+ years of experience in the industry to share their writing, editing, and marketing secrets at the upcoming Red Ink Conference in Atlanta. […]
Black and Latina Parents Stymied by Children’s Book Choices in Schools
Chicago, IL — Millions of Black and Latino children head back to the classroom this fall, but they will be hard pressed to find schoolbooks that include children who look […]
Black Reporter Fired For Sharing Story About White Privilege
Kansas City, MO — Lisa Benson, a reporter who shared a story about white privilege on her personal Facebook account, has been fired after some of her co-workers took offense […]
New Memoir Discusses ADHD in African American Families
Nationwide — Falling Through the Ceiling: Our ADHD Family Memoir (available online at www.enabletables.com) offers a poignant look at the challenges encountered by both parents and children as they cope […]
3-Year Old Hero Finds Help For Baby Brother After Mother Killed in Car Accident
Camden, AR — A 3-year old boy and his 1-year old baby brother survived a car accident that killed their mother, and left them without anything to eat and drink for […]
A Woman on a Mission to Host the First Ever Photography Conference For Black Photographers
Nationwide — Tomayia Colvin Education (TCE), an online education platform for photographers, that features speakers of color and celebrates diversity is hosting its inaugural photography conference called The Cookout. The Cookout […]
Black Postal Worker Sady Dies After Her USPS Truck Overturned in Two-Vehicle Crash
Nationwide — Tinisha Cade, a 40-year-old African American postal worker from DeKalb County, Georgia, tragically died after her USPS truck overturned during a two-vehicle crash in Decatur. The truck flipped […]
Single Black Dad Raising 2 Sons After His Wife Died in Childbirth Continues to Push for Maternal Health Reform
Nationwide — Charles Johnson, an African American father from Georgia, became a maternal health advocate after his wife Kira died from childbirth complications in 2016. He now raises their two sons […]
Substitute Teacher Arrested for Threatening Students, "I Would Shoot You If I Could"
Nationwide — Dejuan Antoinette Fludd, a substitute teacher from Calhoun County, South Carolina, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening second-grade students during class. Authorities say she also made students stand for […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
Missing Black Woman Who Was 8 Months Pregnant Found Dead, Her Baby's Daddy is a Suspect
Nationwide — Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, was found dead after going missing while eight months pregnant. Kevin Faux, who is identified as the father […]
Road Rage Fight Goes Viral as Man Caught Putting a Black Woman in a Chokehold
Nationwide — A video shows a road rage incident in Las Vegas, Nevada, that escalated into a violent fight after a crash near the Strip. The clip shows a white […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Florida Black Congresswoman Resigns to Avoid Facing Fraud and Ethics Allegations
Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing after ethics violations and a federal indictment tied to FEMA funds. The resignation […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"
Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail
Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC
Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]
White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program
Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home
Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]
19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream
Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]
Black Grandma Strikes Back After Being Targeted with Fake Call About Her Grandson
Nationwide — Crysta Willis, an African American grandmother from Cleveland, Ohio, got a fake call from someone claiming to be a deputy. The caller said her grandson had caused a […]
Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle
Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media
Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]
Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.
The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]
Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District
Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]
Case of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Went Missing 12 Years Ago in DC Has Still Not Been Solved
Nationwide — Relisha Rudd, an African American girl from Washington, D.C., was 8 years old when she disappeared in 2014 from a homeless shelter in the city. Twelve years later, authorities […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl Who Disappeared 26 Years Ago Is Still Missing, Family Ups the Reward to $100K
Nationwide — Asha Degree, an African American girl from Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been missing for more than 26 years after she disappeared at age 10 on Valentine’s Day […]
Black Woman Who Suffered 33 Years in a Narcissistic Relationship is Now Helping Others to Recognize the Pattern
Nationwide — After spending 33 years in a marriage with a narcissist, Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson is now helping others recognize that pattern and reclaim their peace through her book, […]
Woman Mistakenly Paid $1,650 an Hour Instead of $16.50 Arrested After Refusing to Return Money to Employer
Nationwide — Rene Nichole Coleman, a 50-year-old woman from Arkansas, was arrested after authorities said she kept more than $19,000 that was accidentally overpaid to her due to a payroll error. […]
Tennis Star Coco Gauff Responds to Criticism Over Her Natural Hair in Luxury Fashion Ad
Nationwide — Tennis star Coco Gauff responded to criticism over her natural hair in a Miu Miu handbag campaign. She addressed comments on TikTok, defending her 4C hair and saying it […]