— The episode on ABC’s hit reality show “Shark Tank” featuring savvy sisters, Jorrae and Kelly Beard, airs on October 28th — Philadelphia, PA — Four and a half years […]
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Advocate For Black Women and Teen Girls Releases Two Powerful Novels With Life Lessons For All
Los Angeles, CA — Acclaimed author Felecia Poolé has released her thought-provoking Stormi Girl book series. These powerful coming of age novels that have everything you could ask for – thrills, […]
"Know Your Worth" Movement to Educate Black Women (and Men) on the Power They Behold in Dating, Overcoming Domestic Violence, and Self-Worth
Nationwide — Aaron Jordan Jr. is the brainchild, creator/CEO of the nationally renowned “Know Your Worth” (KYW) movement. The movement empowers African American women and men, helping them to realize […]
First Ever Black Woman-Owned Full-Service Security Firm Was Launched With Just $500 -- But Is Now A Multi-Million Dollar Enterprise!
Mary Parker is the genius entrepreneur that founded All-N-One Security – a thriving, multi-million dollar security enterprise with a workforce of more than 200 employees. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, her […]
Two Female Authors Expose the Shocking Behaviors of "Selfish Baby Mamas" From Multiple Perspectives
Nationwide — Many mothers, consciously or unconsciously, may not feel their behaviors exhibit forms of selfishness. However, a new book, entitled What is a Selfish Baby Mama? by Ablyss Gillespie & […]
Joan Early’s Novel, "The Other Two-Fifths," Depicting a Generational Struggle for Equal Rights, is Now Available!
Nationwide — In The Other Two-Fifths by Joan Early, the shadow of Abe Lincoln disappears in the catastrophic race riot shattering the Springfield, Illinois community in 1908. Despite the model […]
African American Woman Doctor Pioneers a Different Way to Treat Stress in Children
San Francisco, CA — A pioneer in the field of medicine, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a leader in the movement to transform how we respond to early childhood adversity […]
This 80-Year-Old Grandmother Once Walked Hundreds of Miles to Retrace the Underground Railroad
Cleveland, OH — Back in 2002, Joan Southgate, a retired Cleveland social worker and grandmother of nine, used to walk a daily mile for exercise – “an old lady stroll,” […]
8-Year Old Girl Becomes Youngest Person Ever to Receive a Scholarship to University of North Texas
Garland, TX — The University of North Texas recently presented a $10,000 scholarship to an 8-year-old girl named Jordin Phipps after her adorable video went viral on social media. In the video, […]
NYC Mompreneur is Red Hot With Her New Black Haircare Line Called "Dope Hair"
Iasia Smith, a New York City-based Master Hair Stylist with more than 11 years dedicated to superior styling and innovation, has recently launched “Dope Hair” – a unique Black hair […]
The Rumors are True -- Janet Jackson is Pregnant At 50! -- But Is it Safe For Women to Give Birth at This Age?
News is travelling fast all around the world about Janet Jackson’s pregnancy. Not only is Jackson a famous singer, songwriter, actress and dancer, she is also having her very first […]
Mary J. Blige Explains Her Singing Moment With Hillary Clinton (Watch the Full Interview)
Nationwide — During a recent interview with Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton on her new Apple Music show called The 411, R&B singer Mary J. Blige discussed womanhood, police brutality […]
Cookie Johnson, Wife of Magic Johnson, Admits It Was Difficult at First When She Learned Her Son is Gay
Nationwide — During a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey on her Super Soul Sunday series, Cookie Johnson, the wife of NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson revealed her inner struggle after […]
Young Girl Cries While Giving an Emotional Speech About Police Brutality That Will Move You To Tears
Charlotte, NC — Zianna Oliphant, a young girl from North Carolina, has won national attention after she recently delivered an emotional speech at a Charlotte City Council meeting about the […]
Three Amazing Books That Educate, Empower and Connect Black Business Women (and Black Women in General!)
Nationwide — There are tons of books available that target African American women readers. Many are street fiction or romance novels, but few actually have the purpose of uplifting and […]
Popular 'Gumbo For The Soul' Anthologies Publisher Pens Her Riveting Truth In Biography
“A Wretch Like Me: From Crack Addict to Change Agent” By Beverly Black Johnson San Francisco Bay Area, CA — Popular on the literary scene, Beverly Black Johnson, founder of […]
Entrepreneur and PhD Student Releases One of the Most Essential Books for African American Women This Century
Atlanta, GA — The perception of African American women over the past 50 years has taken a peculiar turn. Today, while we watch reality TV shows even local news interviews; […]
College Prep Program For Teen Girls Receives $50,000 Grant From the Coca-Cola Foundation
— Single largest foundation grant received by the non-profit in its 30+ year history — Philadelphia, PA — The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Teenshop, Inc., a […]
Melanie Dotson, Beautiful and Talented 22-Year Old News Reporter From Mississippi, Suddenly Dies
Jackson, MS — The state of Mississippi and a local newsroom are grieving after the sudden death of one of their beloved reporters. Melanie Dotson, who was just 22-years old, reportedly […]
First Black Woman Director Ever of a $100 Million Film
Filmmaking, like many other fields, is dominated by men. It’s not that women have no interest in filmmaking or film directing. In fact, half of all graduates of film schools […]
Black-Owned PR Firm Helps Businesses Grow by Tapping into Buying Power
— ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group Welcomes Churches, Luxury Brands and Major Organizations Seeking High Growth and Exposure Across Multiple Demographics. — Atlanta, GA — According to Velma Trayham, founder […]
Official Black Wall Street Mobile App Launched By Young Female Entrepreneur To Make "Buying Black" Easier
New York, NY — Following the success of Official Black Wall Street’s web-based platform featuring over 1,900 listings by Black-owned businesses, the social enterprise, known as the “black yelp” is […]
30-Year Old Jamaican Woman Opens Her Own Hotel With No Money -- How She Did It!
A dream became a reality for 30-year-old Kalisa Martin who believes that “If you’re scrappy and resourceful, you can change your life with less than you might think.” So she […]
New Program Launches For Individuals Interested in Doing Business in China
Nationwide — Lillian Okoye, an African-American entrepreneur who has lived in mainland China for seven years, has decided to help other entrepreneurs learn how to launch and expand their businesses […]
Solange Pens Powerful Essay On Being Black In "White Spaces"
Nationwide — Singer/model Solange recently took to Twitter to vent about an ordeal that happened when she says four older white women yelled at her and threw trash at her […]
Top Black-Owned Apparel Lines For Young Black Girls and Teens
There are many places to buy clothes for children, especially girls. But if you want to take a break from typical places like Walmart, Target, and Children’s Place, there are […]
This Woman Entrepreneur Built an App Without Knowing How to Code -- and Now She's a Millionaire!
Building an app without knowing how to code? How is that possible? Ask Tara Reed from Detroit, Michigan. This genius entrepreneur created a successful app, even though she knew nothing […]
7 Amazing Black-Owned Businesses in Paris, France
Paris is the capital and the most populous city of France. It is also one of the most romantic cities to visit. It has the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, museums, […]
17-Year Old Genius on Track to Complete a Doctorate Program This Year -- She Graduated High School at Age 11
Nationwide — Thessalonika Arzu-Embry, a teen prodigy with an IQ of 199, is a sought-after, influential role model for inspiring, mentoring, and empowering others. She graduated high school at age […]
Black Haircare Experts Team Up to Host a Unique Natural Hair Event Called "Tea And Hair Stories"
— The event, to be held in Beaumont, California, is packed with sound advice on how to care for and style your own natural hair! — Nationwide — Regina’s Beauty […]
This Woman Entrepreneur Owns 2 IHOPs and Manages $225 Million in Real Estate
At the young age of 27, Adenah Bayoh, a former West African refugee, was able to open her first IHOP franchise in New Jersey. But now at the age of […]
What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About Unnecessary Medical Procedures
For years, an episiotomy was believed to help prevent more extensive vaginal tears during childbirth. An episiotomy is an incision made by the doctor in the tissue between the vaginal […]
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 […]