Mom inventor and co-founder of Darlyng & Co, Tara Darnley is still in celebratory mode after winning $20,000 for her invention the Yummy Mitt Teething Mitten on Steve Harvey’s brand […]
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This Lawyer Turned Real Estate Mogul Has Flipped More Than 20 Properties Making More Than $2 Million in Revenue
Christie Stancil Matthews is an attorney/law professor turned real estate investor and designer. She is the CEO of Stancil Investments & Design, and has been in business since 2014, going […]
Master P's New Orleans Gators Sign WNBA Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie to Coach
New Orleans, LA — Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner, has signed on as head coach of The New Orleans […]
Black Woman Says She Was Fired From Her Job Because of Experiencing an Onset of Heavy Periods
Nationwide — Alisha Coleman, an African American woman from Fort Benning, Georgia, has filed a lawsuit against her employer saying that she was subjected to unlawful workplace discrimination when she […]
National Black Breastfeeding Week Celebrates 5th Anniversary with 2017 Theme: Bet On Black! Nourishing Our Families, Communities and Futures
New York, NY — Black Breastfeeding Week, the national awareness campaign that runs from August 25th -31st, celebrates its fifth year with the theme, #BetOnBlack. The week-long celebration was created […]
African American Personality, Tracy Moore, to Host "Cityline" Syndicated Talk Show Premiering on September 11, 2017
Nationwide — CityLine, the lifestyle talk series featuring Tracy Moore, makes its broadcast debut on local TV stations on Monday, September 11. CityLine engages, entertains and informs consumers in a […]
How This Mompreneur and Her Two Daughters Came to Own -- Not 1 or 2 -- But 13 McDonald’s Franchises!
Entrepreneur Patricia Williams and her daughters, Nicole Enearu and Kerri Harper-Howie, have created a legacy for themselves as the owners of 13 McDonald’s franchises in the Los Angeles, California area. […]
Founder of 20-Year Old Black-Owned Construction Company Shifts Gears and Launches an All-Natural Skin Care Line
After owning a construction company for over 20 years, Katonya Breaux has turned to cosmetics. She was disappointed that sunscreens were not made for African-American skin, and many cosmetics contained […]
Beyoncé Reportedly Planning to Buy the Houston Rockets -- Here's What She Will Gain If She Does!
Superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who is originally from Houston, Texas, is reportedly interested in buying a minority stake in the Houston Rockets NBA franchise. Reportedly, the current owner, Les Alexander, wants […]
Entrepreneur/ Graphic Designer Creates the Coolest Black-to-School Supplies Ever!
Entrepreneur and graphic designer Makeba Griffin is the founder of a fashionable lifestyle brand of clothing and accessories designed for women, girls and boys. Her designs and prints are attractive, […]
Single Mom Turns a $32 Bank Balance into an International Hair Care Brand -- Ships Over 3,000 Orders Each Month!
Just 30 days before her grueling divorce was final, Gwen Jimmere from Detroit, Michigan, found herself being laid off from her job. As the breadwinner in the marriage, she was […]
New Book From Black Author Helps Build Confidence to Combat Childhood Bullying
Dallas, TX — Dr. Irene Okoronkwo-Obika is a children’s advocate and mental health professional. She is well aware of what it feels like to be a child, mistreated, taunted, and […]
Black Inventor and Hair Stylist Debuts New Website to Launch Brand New SnapWeave Product
Nationwide — Jennifer King, an in-demand Atlanta hair stylist, has clients from all backgrounds using hair extensions for protection, convenience, and versatility. But when they come to her, a lot […]
Why Kandi Burruss is a Much Smarter Business Woman Than You May Have Thought -- And Her Bank Account Proves It!
Kandi Burruss was known in the 90’s as a member of the popular R&B group, Xscape, and as an award-winning songwriter for acts like TLC, Pink, and Destiny’s Child. But […]
Business Women and Entrepreneurs Invited to Submit Their Stories to BusinessWomen.org
— Open invitation for women to submit a short write-up about why they are an “Amazing Business Woman”. — Nationwide — There are millions of successful woman-owned businesses all around […]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Expands Partnership With USA Swimming
Historic, Exclusive Sponsorship Agreement for FINA World Junior Swimming Championships/i> Cary, NC — Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and USA Swimming to sponsor the 2017 Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) […]
TV Producer/ Screenwriter Shonda Rhimes Signs Major Deal With Netflix
47-year old Shonda Rhimes has just signed a multi-year production deal with Netflix, making her production company, ShondaLand, one of the most powerful woman-owned companies in the television industry!
Celebrating the 23rd Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health, and Beauty Expo
Nationwide — Much is said about the convenience of the digital age which is full of advanced, ever evolving technology, yet with all the computers, digital gadgets, and electronic means […]
Formerly Homeless Hair Salon Owner Gives Free Makeovers to Homeless Women and Girls
Vanessa Howard from Tampa, Florida was once a homeless single mother with three children. But she has long recovered, started her own business called Giving Hands Hair Salon, and now […]
Diverse Community Coverage Comes to the Gulf Coast and Baltimore Areas
— In age of shrinking media options, diversity is celebrated with launch of Urban Spectrum monthly news magazines in two metro areas — Denver, CO — Communities of color in […]
Meet the Jamaican Woman Who is the Oldest Person in the World at Age 117 -- And Her 97-Year Old Son!
Violet Mosses Brown from Jamaica eats whatever she wants. It seems to have worked well for her because she is now the oldest living human in the world and has […]
8-Year Old Entrepreneur Writes Best Selling Book -- About Her "Annoying Little Brother"
Most 8-years old are in the third grade, and many of them are struggling to read and write. But 8-year old Nia Mya Reese from Birmingham, Alabama has already written […]
10-Year-Old Entrepreneur, Bullied for Her Dark Skin, Launches "Flexin' in My Complexion" Apparel Line
Kheris Rogers, a 10-year old girl who was being bullied for her darker skin, has turned the opportunity into a smart and successful business idea. Based in Los Angeles, CA, […]
Online Retailer Criticized For Using White Models to Sell "Black Girl Magic" and Other Black Empowerment T-Shirts
Nationwide — Zazzle.com, a popular web site that allows customers to upload images and design their own personalized T-shirts, is under fire after several Black empowerment T-shirts (short-sleeve and long-sleeve) […]
Meet the First Black Woman Ever to Hold -- Not One -- But Two Patents For a Natural Hair Accessory Product
Nationwide — The concept for PuffCuff was born out of necessity when Ceata Lash, the Founder and Inventor of PuffCuff, decided to stop chemically straightening (a.k.a. “relaxing”) her hair and go […]
Dallas, The 9th Largest City in the U.S., Hires It's First Ever Female Police Chief
Dallas, TX — Ulysha Renee Hall will make history in Dallas in September, when she becomes the city’s first ever female police chief in the city’s entire 176 year history. […]
Aunt Jemima Was a Real Person, But the Brand Was Never Black-Owned -- What Happened?
Few people in America would not instantly recognize the name Aunt Jemima. The brand has been around for 125 years, has been a welcomed face at the breakfast table in […]
Oprah Used to Be The World's Richest Black Woman... Until This Woman Came Along!
Both Forbes and Time magazines have confirmed that Oprah Winfrey, the popular television host and mogul, is no longer the richest Black woman in the world. She has been unseated […]
TV and Film Producer Louis Arriola Inks Netflix Deal For Romantic Drama "Boy Bye" Starring Wendy Raquel Robinson
— “Boy Bye” is a romantic drama that teaches every hopeless romantic that they can find true love starring Black Hollywood starlet Wendy Raquel Robinson and “Empire’s” pop princess V. […]
Comedian and Actress Loni Love Traces Her African Roots to Nigeria With AfricanAncestry.com
Washington, DC — Comedian and Actress Loni Love traced her African roots using DNA to Nigeria along with Raj Register, Multicultural Communications Manager of Ford and Lincoln Motor Company, whose […]
There Are Very Few Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores, But This One is Celebrating 30 Years in Business!
Rebecca Opong is the founder and owner of African Image Beauty Supply Salon (AIBSS) located in the Los Angeles, California area. She opened her shop back in 1987, and is […]
Family Members of South Carolina Church Shooting Support Independent Film "Broken"
Los Angeles, CA — Surviving family members of victims from the Emanuel AME South Carolina Church shooting have spoken out in support of a short independent film entitled “Broken” produced […]
White Woman Caught on Camera Spitting on Black Man and Then Lying to the Police
Nationwide — A white woman, identified as Tara Lynn Belcher, was caught on camera spitting on a Black man during a confrontation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2015. Cellphone […]
Two Women Arrested After Drugs and Guns Found at Day Care in Michigan
Nationwide — Two women, Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown, who are from Flint, Michigan, have been arrested after a drug bust at a local daycare center. Police recovered cocaine and […]
Brandy Opens Up About Secret Teen Relationship With Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris
Nationwide — Singer Brandy has revealed in her book Phases: A Memoir that she once had a secret romantic relationship with Boyz II Men singer Wanya Morris while she was a […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Set to Graduate in May Killed in Car Crash on Prom Night
Nationwide — Patience Price, an 18-year-old African American teen from Douglas County, Georgia, sadly died in a car crash after attending her high school prom. She was a passenger in a […]
National Two-Part Book Series Challenges America’s Wealth Gap with a Transformational Blueprint for African Americans
From Sacramento to Washington, D.C., Dr. Anita R. Johnson and Steven E. LaBroi deliver a powerful, dual-framework approach to reshaping financial behavior and building generational wealth. Nationwide — In a […]
Missing Black Mom of 3 Finally Found Living in a Los Angeles Storm Drain
Nationwide — Jameelah Robinson, a 43-year-old African American mother of 3 from Los Angeles, was found living in a storm drain after years of struggling with drugs and mental health issues. […]
Amber Rose Says That White People Should Be Able to Say the N-Word
Nationwide — White model Amber Rose said white people should be allowed to say the n-word, arguing that society gives too much power to offensive language. She argued that removing […]
Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”
Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]
Cops Caught Lying About Chase That Killed Black Mom of Six After New Video Evidence Emerges
Nationwide — The family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell, an African American woman killed in a police chase, is set to receive nearly $27 million after new body camera footage reveals that […]
Meet the Financial Literacy Coach Helping Black and Brown Families Transform Their Money Mindset
Nationwide — Dr. Wendy G. Wilson, a Texas-based educator, businesswoman, and licensed financial professional, is working to help families start financial conversations earlier. As a Money Mindset & Accountability Coach […]
33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]
Black Man Says Police Took Inappropriate Photo of His Deceased Mom
Nationwide — Lemichael Wilson, an African American man from Memphis, Tennessee, has filed a federal complaint after a photo of his late mother appeared on her phone. He says the […]
Black Mom of 6 Survives Domestic Shooting, But Remains in Critical Condition
Nationwide — Jakeitha Price, a 45-year-old African American mother of 6 from DeKalb County, Georgia, survived a domestic shooting that left her critically wounded. Her partner, 43-year-old Calvin Morton, shot her […]
Candace Owens Calls Trump a "Coward" for Not Delivering on His Promises to Americans
Nationwide — Longtime Trump supporter Candace Owens is criticizing President Donald Trump for breaking campaign promises, saying he has betrayed voters and dragged the U.S. into needless conflicts abroad. She […]
Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement
Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]
Plus-Size Black Woman Says Southwest Wanted Her to Pay $450 for Another Seat Because of Her Size
Nationwide — Ruby Cosby, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, says Southwest Airlines did not allow her to board her flight to Los Angeles unless she paid an extra […]
Black Woman Wins $15M Lawsuit After Her White Boss Called Her the N-Word
Nationwide — La-Kebbia “Kiki” Wilson, an African American woman from Fresno, California, who endured years of racial harassment at work, won $15 million in a federal lawsuit against the city. […]
Black Woman Becomes a Doctor at the Hospital Where She Worked for Years as a Janitor
Nationwide — Shay Taylor, a 32-year-old African American woman from New Haven, Connecticut, once cleaned floors at Yale New Haven Hospital. Now, after years of schooling and hard work, she’s […]
Black Woman-Owned AI Workforce Platform Makes History, Selected for NVIDIA Inception Program
Nationwide — Ava C. Ivy, an African American technology entrepreneur, author, and workforce strategist, is rapidly emerging as a leading voice shaping the future of work in the age of […]
Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS
Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]
Man Kills His Girlfriend, a Mom of 6, Just Months After Release from Prison for 2 Prior Murders
Nationwide — Darryl Lamar Collins, a 55-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, reportedly killed his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson, just under a year after being released for two previous murders. He […]
Black Woman Wins $18M After Losing Her Leg Because of Delayed Hospital Treatment
Nationwide — Jamie White, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who lost her leg after a hospital allegedly delayed treatment, has won $18 million in a malpractice […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl in Critical Condition After Swallowing Button Battery
Nationwide — Camila Romero, a 4-year-old African American girl from Southern California, is in critical condition after swallowing a button battery. Doctors removed it, but the tiny device caused severe […]
Black Woman Faces Murder Charges in Georgia After Ending Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Alexia Moore, a 31-year-old African American woman from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with murder after taking pills to end her pregnancy. Authorities said her fetus survived for […]
Missing 14-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead A Week After She Disappeared
Nationwide — McKenna Wendel, a 14-year-old African American girl from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was found dead a week after she went missing, authorities said. Police are investigating the circumstances, […]
Bay Area Founder Launches 24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families
Nationwide — In Black families, caregiving is not a choice. It is a calling, a cultural expectation passed down through generations, and one of the most underserved responsibilities in America. […]
Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing
Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Angie Stone’s Children Sell Her Atlanta Home Amid Financial Struggles Following Her Death
Nationwide — Angie Stone’s children are putting their mom’s Atlanta home on the market after struggling to cover expenses following her sudden death last year. According to the family, debts […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]
Black Mom Successfully Stops Thief from Stealing Packages from Her Neighbor's Porch
Nationwide — Bernadette Williams, an African American mom from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stopped a porch pirate with $7 and a gesture of kindness, turning a tense moment into compassion. Her quick […]