Nationwide — From breaking down stereotypes to launching lines that celebrate black culture, these revolutionary black fashion designers have changed the fashion world as we know it.
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2 Police Officers Seen Kicking and Punching Black Teen Girl During School Cafeteria Brawl
Hazleton, PA — Hazleton Area High School in Pennsylvania is under fire because of a disturbing viral video of their security personnel violently kicking and punching a Black female student, […]
This Organization is Introducing One Million Black Professionals to the $3.1 Trillion Dollar Blockchain Industry
Helping find blockchain jobs, build blockchain businesses and gain wealth through blockchain Fairfax, VA — Black Blockchain Consultants are on a mission to introduce one million Black people to Blockchain […]
Founder of Black-Owned Juice Brand Honored by the Governor of Texas
J.I.V.E. Juice Founder, Tamala Austin, Honored at this year’s Texas State of the State Address Houston, TX — In his biennial State of the State address on Tuesday, Texas Governor […]
4-Year Old Girl From Texas Sadly Dies From the Flu
Garland, TX — The family of Ashanti Grinage, a 4-year old girl from Texas, is mourning her sudden death reportedly caused by a flu virus. Ashanti’s death is the first […]
Discovering the Excellence Within: Realizing My Greatness in South Africa
Of the more than 330,000 U.S. students studying abroad, only 6.1 percent are African American and 10.1 percent are Latino. This is one in a series of articles by students […]
Black Women Talk Tech Seeks to Inspire and Connect Female Startups with Investors
The 2019 Roadmap to Billions Conference will feature $100,000 Pitch Competition New York, NY — Black women startup founders CAN create billion dollar companies! That is the belief of three […]
Homeless Man Cuts Off Lights in Grocery Store Bathroom, and Threatens to Kill Woman in a Stall
Fayetteville, NC — Brooklyn Smith III, a 25-year old homeless man in North Carolina, was arrested after a woman told police that Smith went inside the women’s restroom of a […]
Judge Gives Teen a Second Chance, and Now 12 Years Later -- She's Becoming a Lawyer!
Camden, NJ — When Carmen Allen Day was a teenager, she told New Jersey Superior Court Judge Charles Dortch that she regretted her mistake and she wanted to become a […]
Under Album Producer, Lindsay Guion, Comes New Direction For R&B/ Hip-Hop Recording Artist Maycee
Nationwide — Introducing Maycee: the sensually fluid Hip Hop-Soul admiral of a luxury liner she’s christened The Ambiguous Art Movement. Her aching love and relationships songs swing both ways in […]
Chicago Woman Generously Rented Hotel Rooms for the Homeless During Dangerously Cold Weather
Chicago, IL — When temperatures were dangerously cold in Chicago, Candice Payne, a 34-year old real estate broker, decided to save the lives of some of the homeless people in […]
86-Year Old Woman Loses 120 Pounds by Changing Her Diet and Taking 3,000 Daily Steps in Her Apartment
St. Louis, MO — Jessica Slaughter, an 86-year old grandmother from Missouri who suffered from obesity when she was young, has discovered her own successful formula for weight loss. Since she […]
New, African-Centered Dating Model Revolutionizes the Match-Making Industry for Black Singles
Find Black Love gathers organizers, model elder couples, contributing singles, and advisors from cities around the East Coast to bring hope to millions of Black singles seeking to discover Black […]
Mom Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Her Toddler Froze to Death Outside
Akron, OH — Tierra Williams, a 23-year old mother from Ohio, has been convicted on child endangerment charges for leaving her 2-year old daughter outside their home in freezing temperatures.
Meet the 911 Dispatcher Who Helped a Boy Who Needed Help With a Homework Emergency
Lafayette, IN — Antonia Bundy, a 23-year old 911 dispatcher for the Lafayette Police Department in Indiana, is getting a lot of publicity after she recently helping a young boy who called […]
4 African-American Educational Leaders Who Inspire
Nationwide — History always has something to tell us, and we can always learn from it. With Black History Month fast approaching, we want to take a moment to appreciate […]
3 of the Latest Eyebrow Trends You Can Expect to See in 2019
Nationwide — Fashion trends are constantly changing, and the same is true for make-up and beauty trends. These changes often make it difficult to know which styles are in and […]
Liberty County Minority Chamber in Georgia Changes Its Name and Goes Coastal
Nationwide — CEO of the Liberty County Minority Chamber, Sabrina Newby, has announced that the organization has changed its name to the Coastal Georgia Minority Chamber to serve the Coastal […]
Man Finally Arrested For Allegedly Raping a 13-Year Old Girl -- He Was Hiding at His Sister's House!
Philadelphia, PA — Mattay Muhammad, a man accused of raping a 13-year old girl in Georgia back in August 2018, has finally been arrested.
22-Year Old Mom Falls to Her Death While in NYC Subway Station With Her Daughter in a Stroller
New York, NY — Malaysia Goodson, a 22-year old mother from Stamford, Connecticut, has died after falling down the stairs at a subway station in Midtown NYC while carrying her […]
Meet the Black Woman Appointed as California's First Ever Surgeon General
San Francisco, CA — Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a 43-year old African-American woman, has been recently appointed as the first-ever surgeon general of California. Governor Gavin Newsom made the appointment […]
Karen Taylor Bass’ Podcast is Undeniably Funny, Inspiring & Raw
A Must-Listen for Women 40+ Discovering their Chapter 2 2019 Lineup Includes Bridgett M. Davis, Lynnette Khalfani Cox, Dante Lee and Roxanne Shante New York, NY — “Upon first listening, […]
NFL Super Bowl, Gladys Knight, and Colin Kaepernick: It Ain’t What You Think It Is!
By Tolson Banner Nationwide — This isn’t about Gladys Knight’s right to perform at the Super Bowl; it surely isn’t about the singing of the National Anthem and you can […]
From Silent Film to Blaxploitation: The Film Detective Celebrates Black History Month with 70 Years of African-American Cinema History
Witness 28 films in cinematic history that led to the iconic Oscar-winners and blockbusters we see today. Rockport, MA — The Film Detective, a classic film and television company that […]
Black Author Says Broken Communities Can Be Nurtured Back to Health Through Volunteering
Manifesting your light is the greatest gift you can give to the world. Nationwide — Venchele Saint Dic, author of the chapter “Journey to Redemption and Faith” in the bestselling […]
Mother Charged After Her 2-Year Old Son Falls From Moving Car and Gets Run Over
Jennings, MO — Ebony Roby, a 25-year old mother from Missouri, is facing child endangerment charges after her 2-year old son fell out of the car she was driving and […]
Zimbabwe Native, Based in Dallas Texas, is the Latest Entrepreneur to Launch a Black-Owned All-Natural Skin Care Line
Nationwide — Zimbabwean born and Dallas-based entrepreneur Sipho Gumbo has created an all-natural skincare line for women of color. Yangu Beauty means ‘my beauty’ in the Shona language of Zimbabwe […]
New Book, "My Afrikah Hair," is a Masterpiece For Black Girls Everywhere
Written by Melanie Houston, each page displays poetry, exquisite watercolor, and teastained images that evoke childhood memories, and proudly proclaims the heritage and culture of Africans and African-Americans. Nationwide — […]
18-Year Old Black Teen Entrepreneur Signs Major Deal With Target Stores -- Introduces Plant-Based Skincare Giftbox!
Zandra Cunningham brings her award-winning artisan skincare product line to Target Stores nationwide. Her exclusive product with the chain is a “Treat Yo Self” gift box that celebrates Black History […]
Meet the Black Woman Making History as the Founder of an Award-Winning Tech Firm That Custom Designs and Develops Web Sites, Apps, and More
Nationwide — Renee Wilson, founder of Edgy Design Group based in Charlotte, NC, is known for her innovative app development, custom web design, logo design, and business branding services. Despite […]
Pastor's Son Arrested For Allegedly Raping His 14-Year Old Daughter -- Inside Their Church!
Brooklyn, NY — Matthew Gibson, a son of the pastor of Brooklyn Baptist church, has been arrested after being accused of repeatedly raping his own young daughter on the church’s premises. […]
High School Dance Teacher Tells Black Teen That Her Skin Color Clashes With the Uniforms -- She is Suing!
Kansas City, KS — Camille Sturdivant, a Black teen dancer, has filed a lawsuit against the Blue Valley School District in Kansas City for the racial discrimination she experienced as […]
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 […]