Atlanta, GA — “How many times have you found yourself in this scenario: It’s a friend’s or relative’s birthday and you’re driving to the store at the last minute to […]
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Texas Professor Called the Police on a Black Student for Putting Her Feet Up in Class
San Antonio, TX — Anita Moss, a white professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, is now under fire after allegedly kicking a Black student out of her […]
Meet the Certified Holistic Coach Who is Helping Black Women Fight Endometriosis
Nationwide — Certified Holistic Health Coach and Aromatherapy expert, Renee Hughes specializes in educating and coaching women with endometriosis, fibroids and other chronic conditions. She guides them to holistic approaches […]
First Ever Black Tech Matters Awards to Recognize African American Tech Entrepreneurs and Innovators
* 100 guests will attend an awards show celebrating innovation in STEM * 5 awards and 1 Lifetime Award being honored to top influencers of the year that helped propel […]
Blaqsbi.com is an Exciting New Media Platform Designed Specifically For Black People to Connect With Each Other
Charlotte, NC — Don’t wait until the next unarmed Black man is killed by racist cops or the next racially insensitive advertisement from corporations to start talking about having our […]
Support Creates Successful Black Female Entrepreneurs
Becoming a successful black entrepreneur isn’t easy, but with support & inspiration, more successful black female entrepreneurs are making their mark every day. Nationwide — Over the years, many entrepreneurs […]
The Only Black Woman-Owned Beef Jerky Manufacturer in the Country is Now a Supplier for NFL and MLB Training Camps
Jachin, AL — Marjorie’s Beef Jerky is currently shipping to Major League Baseball teams (including to Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Amir Garrett, who loves the products) and NASCAR. In addition, the […]
The First Black-Owned Day Trading Company of Its Kind is Teaching Courses on How to Profit From the Stock Market!
Latoya and Ernest, founders of TheProfitRoom.com, want to help as many African Americans as possible learn how to make $200 a day or more investing in the stock market. Nationwide […]
Support Buy From a Black Woman Awareness Day on November 19th
The month of November spotlights and supports the efforts of Black women entrepreneurs worldwide, culminating in a Black Friday Online Marketplace. Atlanta, GA — Buy From A Black Woman, Inc. […]
19 Black Judges Elected in Texas -- and All of Them are Women!
Houston, TX — 19 Black women have made history after their sweep victory to judgeships in Harris County, the largest county in the state of Texas. A photo of them […]
Election Judge Resigns After Being Caught on Video Screaming at a Black Voter
Williamson County, TX — Lila Guzman, an election supervisor and judge who is white, has resigned from her job after a video that has gone viral shows her yelling at […]
Black Business Summit Levels Up Black Entrepreneurs
FREE Online Conference Reveals How To Start, Grow & Scale A Business Austin, TX — Over 10 million U.S. based African Americans identify themselves as entrepreneurs. Yet research also reveals […]
Black Author/Poet L.D. Jones Releases Her Latest Collection of 40 Marriage Proposals Poems
Nationwide — After the success of Poetry for All Walks Of Life, Everyday Poetry for Everyday People and Poems All About Love, L.D. Jones has released her 4th collection of […]
Meet the HBCU Graduate Who Recently Co-Hosted Elizabeth City State University’s 50th Golden Class Reunion for the Class of 1968
Nationwide — Elizabeth City North Carolina’s own Trequita Overton, ECSU 1999, Interim President, Atlanta Metro Alumni Chapter 2018, along with “Mr. Talk” Otis R. Strong III, ’76 recently hosted the […]
Black-Owned Toy Company Introduces First Ever Series of African American Mermaid Princess Dolls
Nationwide — Just in time for #BlackGirlsRock, #BlackGirlMagic, and every other hashtag that celebrates Black women, one Black-owned toy company has just released what they are calling the first ever […]
This Sassy Mother, Mentor and Empowerment Coach is Changing Women’s Lives With 6 Months of Unlimited Coaching
Women’s empowerment coach Kim Trosper is an expert at helping women become more successful, live more abundantly, and be happier through her wide-range of tools from Sassy Women Coaching. Nationwide […]
Black Girl Whose White Classmates Put Rope Around Her Neck Awarded $68,000
Austin, TX — The family of a Black girl who claims her white classmates violently put a rope around her neck has been awarded $68,000. A jury in Austin, Texas […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Vintage Dolls with a Modern Twist!
Stephanie Dean, founder of StepStitches, is a kid at heart that creates keepsakes for a new generation Atlanta, GA — StepStitches announces the launch of a book and a family […]
Formerly Homeless Single Mom with 5 Children Who Graduated Law School Has Just Passed the Bar Exam!
Houston, TX — Iesha Champs, the single mother whose inspiring story and graduation photo with her five kids went viral on social media about six months ago, is now a […]
So, Here's the Thing About Young Black Girls Who Only Play With White Dolls...
Nationwide — Research confirms that brown skin girls that only play with white dolls often grow up thinking that being “white” is beautiful, and that being “black” or “brown” is […]
Harvard University Selects Author and Consultant Allison V. Manswell to Address Race in the Workplace
Ellicott City, MD — As part of their Diversity Dialogue Series, Harvard University has selected Allison V. Manswell to speak on Race in the Workplace. Allison is the author of […]
A Short Documentary Examines Why Pregnancy is Killing Black Women
Nationwide — The statistics are grim: Black women and black babies are losing their lives at a rate that’s 3-4x higher than any other ethnicity during pregnancy and childbirth in […]
63-Year Old Grandmother Arrested for Leaving Racist Note for Black Neighbors
Greentown, IN — Deborah Cantwell, a 63-year old white woman from Indiana, has been arrested after allegedly leaving a racist note on the front door of her new neighbors. Cantwell, however, […]
Pretti Emage Shares Their Single Hit Release Dedicated (Music For Mell) During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Nationwide — Pretti Emage, pronounced Pretty Image, is Florida’s hottest young female hip-hop and R&B multi talent sensation. Since forming the group back in 2016 in their hometown of Clearwater […]
Ethiopia Makes History by Electing Its First Ever Female President
Worldwide — For the first time ever, the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is a woman. Her name is Sahle-Work Zewde, she is 68-years old, and she […]
Innocent Black Mom Charged For the Death of Her 1-Year Old Who Was Killed by Hurricane Florence
Charlotte, NC — Union County Sheriff’s detectives have unjustly filed criminal charges against Dazia Ideah Lee, a 20-year old African American mother, for driving around barricades on route NC 218 […]
Black Entrepreneur Rebrands Her Event Planning Company to Specialize in Boutique Weddings
Plainfield, IL — Southwest suburban-native Qiana Turner has re-launched her business – formerly named Propose This Event Planning – as Madison Elyse Events (M.E. Events) in 2016 with a new […]
New One-Woman Play, “A Dark Skin Woman’s Revenge,” Tells the Sad Story About Women Growing Up Black and Ugly in America
Rashida Strober, who was once mocked by Charlemagne Tha God and the Breakfast Club as “Donkey of the Day” for being the Dark Skin Activist™, is fighting back with a […]
Jack and Jill of America Foundation Providing $2,500 Need-Based Scholarships
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s National Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors who will become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, four year post secondary […]
Foundation Established After Black Mom Dies From Childbirth Complications Because Doctors Ignored Her For 7 Hours
Los Angeles, CA — Kira Johnson, a 39-year old African-American woman, was a beautiful and wonderful wife and mother. But all of that was taken away when she died of […]
‘The Outdoorsman,’ a Love Story Starring Sasheer Zamata, Premieres in Los Angeles on November 2nd, Followed by iTunes Release on November 20th
“This was nice to do a role where I was funny, but that wasn’t the point of why I was there. You get to see more range. You get to […]
Meet the Black Teen Who Says She Identifies as White -- And That Being Black is "Gross and Ugly!"
Nationwide — Treasure, a 16-year old African American girl, recently appeared on Dr. Phil and boldy said that she aligns herself with a certain group of people who are “perfect” […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Stabbed to Death While Walking on Street in Broad Daylight
Nationwide — Edimari Hernandez Chacon, a 7-year-old African American girl from Chicago, Illinois, was stabbed to death in broad daylight while walking through the city’s Chatham neighborhood. Police said an […]
Black Mom Dies After Being Struck While Helping Crash Victim Trapped in Flipped Car
Nationwide — Ka’Sheena Daniels, a 31-year-old African American woman from New Orleans, Louisiana, sadly died after stopping on Interstate 10 to help a driver trapped inside a flipped car. She […]
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc. Hosts Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting on Sickle Cell Disease
Virtual meeting to bring the sickle cell community together to inform future drug development Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Voices Alliance, a partnership of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of […]
Black Author Who Earned Her Ph.D. at 60 Releases Legacy Journal Inspired by a Secret Her Mother Kept Until Death
Nationwide — She Had a Whole World Inside Her: What I Want You to Know — A Legacy Journal for Women by Dr. T. Sandi Williams began with a locked […]
Black Female Doctor With 20 Years of Experience Launches Leadership Programs to Empower Nurses Globally
Through the BLEND Leadership Development Program and the new annual “An Evening with Dr. Bentil,” the healthcare executive is equipping nurses to lead with confidence, vision, and measurable impact. Nationwide […]
Award-Winning "Beyond the Diagnosis" Documentary Follows Three Southern Black Women Thriving With HIV
Ourconic Entertainment film will also stream same-day on JaroGO in the United States, Canada, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa Nationwide — Black women continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, […]
Meet the Black Mom Running A Soul Food Restaurant in Georgia With Her Twin Autistic Sons
Family-owned restaurant invites the Metro Atlanta community to support a mission-driven business built around opportunity, independence, and legacy. Nationwide — After watching their twin sons with mild autism apply for […]
Singer Trina Braxton Mourns the Death of Her Husband Von Scales at 58
Nationwide — Von Scales, the husband of singer and reality television star Trina Braxton, has sadly passed away at 58. His family announced his death in a statement and did […]
Halle Berry’s Ex Seeks Sole Custody After Accusing Her of Abusing Their 12-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Halle Berry is facing a new custody dispute after her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, accused her of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo. He has asked the court for […]
Barack and Michelle Obama Celebrate 34th Anniversary Amid Divorce Rumors
Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama are celebrating 34 years of marriage with affectionate messages that also put to rest renewed speculation about their relationship. The former president and first lady […]
31-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Pouring Boiling Water On Teen Girl During Fight
Nationwide — Shanell Lakeisha Cohen, a 31-year-old woman from Michigan, was arrested after authorities said she admitted to pouring boiling water on a 15-year-old girl following a physical fight. The […]
87-Year-Old Black Woman Beat Up, and Nearly Killed in Brutal Home Robbery
Nationwide — Erlin Gooch, an 87-year-old African American former civil rights activist from Ripley, Tennessee, is recovering in a rehabilitation facility after a brutal home invasion left her badly injured […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms Could Become the First Black Woman Governor in U.S. History
Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms is running in a very close Georgia governor race that could make history. If she wins, she would become Georgia’s first Black governor and the first […]
Former White Police Officer, Amber Guyger, Granted Parole After Serving Only 7 Years for Botham Jean’s Murder
Nationwide — Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer who was convicted of murdering Botham Jean, has been granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year prison sentence. The […]
Woman Gets 40 Years in Prison for Starving and Torturing Her Adopted Son For Years
Nationwide — Chloe Lyn Jackson-Jones, a 42-year-old African American woman from Newnan, Georgia, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to abusing and torturing her adopted […]
Elderly Man Finally Arrested 8 Months After the Hit-and-Run Death of Former Nickelodeon Star Kianna Underwood
Nationwide — Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress who appeared on All That, was killed in a Brooklyn, New York, hit-and-run in January. More than eight months later, police […]
Black Medical Student Diagnosed With Breast Cancer At Just 25 Years Old After Losing Her Mom to the Same Disease
Nationwide — Quintera Knight, an African American medical student from Morehouse School of Medicine, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, was just 25 years old and in her first year of […]
37-Year-Old Attorney Allegedly Tried to Bring 8 Cell Phones into a Federal Prison
Nationwide — Ivy Collins-Harris, an attorney from Rochester, New York, faces a federal charge after authorities accused her of trying to bring marijuana, tobacco, cellphones, and other contraband into a […]
Black Educator With More Than 20 Years of Teaching Killed in Two-Car Crash
Nationwide — Rosa Green, a 61-year-old African American educator from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, died after a two-car crash Monday morning, Sept. 28. She was a longtime math teacher at […]
White Woman Accused of Harassing Black Audio Engineer Who Enhanced Call in Nolan Wells Case Ordered to Stay Away
Nationwide — Sarah J. Fields, a social media commentator who criticized an African American audio engineer over an enhanced recording connected to the Nolan Wells death investigation, is now under […]
Meet the Black Female Truck Driver Making History as the Founder of a Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Inspired By Her Late Parents
Nationwide — Kelly Katrina is a mom of two children, ages 13 and 7, and also the founder of Kelly Katrina Collections, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand founded in 2022. […]
Black Author's “Why Do I Want to Get Married?” Journal Helps Readers Determine How Ready They Are For Marriage
Nationwide — Conversations about marriage often focus on finding the right person, reaching the next relationship milestone, planning a wedding, or building a future together. Author, Writing Branding Strategist, Public […]
Meet the Black Doctor With a Community Cure for Gun Violence
Nationwide — Pastors, faith leaders, parents, grandparents, community leaders, educators, elected officials, businesses, and concerned citizens are being called together for a groundbreaking Interfaith Power Breakfast Summit: A Community Cure […]
Mom Arrested and Charged After Leaving Her 4 Children Home Alone to Go on a Cruise
Nationwide — Nathalie Belizaire, a 29-year-old African American mother from North Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested after she reportedly left her four young children home alone while she took a […]
26-Year-Old Black Woman Running for Mayor of Philadelphia is One of the Youngest in History
Nationwide — Shania Bennett, a 26-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is running for mayor of the city, making her one of the youngest candidates to seek the city’s […]
Black Founder of United Colors of Cancer Celebrates Reaching First 100 Voice Milestone
1,000 Voices for Cancer Equity Campaign documents the experiences of cancer patients survivors and caregivers Nationwide — Bikira Radcliffe, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at United Colors of Cancer (UCC), […]
White Teacher Only Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Inappropriate Conduct With Two Students
Nationwide — Shelby Dawn Lashombe, a white teacher from Waco, Texas, has avoided a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to having sexual encounters with two […]
25-Year-Old Black Woman Wins NASA's $300K Prize for Innovation to Feed Astronauts on Mars
Nationwide — Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje, a 25-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has won NASA’s $300,000 top prize for designing a food system that could help astronauts eat fresh […]
Republic of Congo Joins Miss Universe Pageant for the First Time with 24-Year-Old Contestant
Nationwide — Georgina Kambongo is making history as the first woman to win the Miss Universe Republic of the Congo title, becoming the Central African nation’s first official representative at […]
Emmett Till's Cousin, Priscilla Till, Announces Run for Governor of Mississippi
Nationwide — Priscilla Williams Till, civil rights advocate and cousin of Emmett Till, the African American teen who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, is preparing to run for governor […]
34-Year-Old Mom Charged for Allegedly Killing Her 10-Month-Old Daughter With Morphine
Nationwide — Tynisha Lashae Jones, a 34-year-old African American mother from Anderson, South Carolina, has been charged after her 10-month-old daughter, Talayah, died from drug toxicity. Investigators said laboratory testing […]
Black Influencer Who Has Helped Thousands of People to Naturally Shed Pounds is Back With a Bigger Vision
Deidra “Dee” Smith, the weight-loss motivator regained access to her community of more than 943,000 Facebook followers after a season marked by surgery, recovery, business expansion, and the creation of […]