By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — Aqunda Okeyo, who while serving as the Communications Chair for the March for Racial Justice, made an incendiary and thought-provoking observation when […]
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Meet the Three Black Women Who Started Their Law Firm Through Twitter
Women pursuing a career in the legal sector often face challenges involving poor work-life balance and discrimination in the workplace, and that is one of the reasons why it is […]
Dee C. Marshall's "Win Rock & Rule" Women Empowerment Inspires Action
Event Raises Monies and Connects BlackFem, Inc. with Partners to Adopt Ten Schools to Teach Girls About Financial Literacy in Newark Newark, NJ (BlackNews.com) — With an official welcome to […]
Daudreanna Baker Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® 'Full Ride' Scholarship to Historically Black University
Dallas, TX — Daudreanna Baker of Hazlehurst, Miss. is the winner of the 2018 Tom Joyner Foundation® “Full Ride Scholarship” that will cover full tuition, room and board (on campus […]
Authorpreneur and Publisher Launches "Black Authors Rock" to Equip, Empower and Edify Writers
Selma, AL — Black Authors Rock (BAR) launches at an upcoming Write Your Way To Healing Masterclass. BAR is focused on enhancing professional development through mentorship, networking, and customized support […]
2018 Over-The-Rhine International Film Festival Team Announced and Receives A Million-Dollar Challenge Grant
Formerly the ReelAbilities Film Festival, Greater Cincinnati’s Largest Film Festival Works to Celebrate Diversity, Disability, and Difference on Screen and Behind-The-Scenes Cincinnati, OH — LADD (Living Arrangements for the Developmentally […]
African-American Transgender Author Toni Newman Appointed Executive Director of St. James Infirmary in San Francisco
San Francisco Peer Based Healthcare Provider Appoints New Member To Its Executive Team Nationwide — Effective May 9th, 2018, Toni Newman will be taking over as the Executive Director for […]
African American Award-Winning Event Planner Launches "Are You Ready For Primetime?" Master Class
Washington, DC — On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Carolyn E. Howell, CEO of Events USA will host a powerful Master Class in Washington, DC designed especially for established entrepreneurs and […]
Meet the Owner of the Largest Black-Owned Newspaper in the South
Karen Carter Richards currently serves as the CEO and Publisher of the Houston Forward Times, the largest Black-owned and independently published newspaper in the South. She is continuing the legacy […]
NYPD Sergeant Blames Failing a Drug Test on Her Hair Weave
New York, NY — Tracy Gittens, an NYPD sergeant, is facing dismissal from duty as she recently tested positive for marijuana. However, she claims that the hair sample that was […]
Women’s Fashion Brand, I Am Kreyol, Launched by Haitian Entrepreneur Seeks to Raise $30,000 for Production and to Create Empowerment and Sustainability in Haiti
Boston, MA — High fashion womenswear label, I Am Kreyol (Kreyol), recently launched a crowdfunding campaign that embodies its core purpose – creating a movement and giving back. Utilizing Indiegogo, […]
Chrissy Teigen, Model and Wife of Singer John Legend, Inks Lucrative Deal With Pampers
Chrissy Teigen, a model and celebrity, has just signed a lucrative deal with Procter & Gamble Co. Teigen is the first ambassador for their newest line of products, Pampers Pure […]
Another Woman Accuses Russell Simmons of Rape -- Files $10 Million Lawsuit
Nationwide — Russell Simmons is once again facing a lawsuit after another woman has accused him of rape. This woman claims that Simmons threatened her and her son in order […]
The 17th Annual Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo -- Bigger, Better, Updated, and Upgraded!
Baltimore, MD — The Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo kicks off the 17th annual event with a new look, new location, and updated vibes. The Expo, presented by Dreadz N’ […]
Nearly Homeless Single Mom Strikes It Big With Products Launching in Sally Beauty Stores
Determination and an amazing product can overcome even the most challenging odds. Naturalicious beauty company is living proof. Nationwide — Insiders and experts agree that the interest in natural hair […]
Best Selling Author Desiree Peterkin Bell Announces Release of New Co-Authored Book 'Women Who Influence' and "Chat and Chew" Series Around the World
New York, NY — Desiree Peterkin Bell, founder and CEO of Public Affairs Firm DPBell & Associates, announces the publication of Women Who Influence. The new book is part of […]
17-Year Old Black CEO Launches Nationwide Search For Other Young Entrepreneurs to Collaborate as Co-Authors For Her New Book
Zandra Cunningham’s book, “The Science Behind It,” will reveal the business success of young entrepreneurs in a one-of-a-kind book collaboration. Entrants can apply now at http://imready.thesciencebehinditcollab.com Nationwide — Zandra Cunningham, […]
African American Author and Education Advocate to Host Scholarship Bootcamp on "How to Send Your Kids to College Without Going Broke"
Washington, DC — In just a few months, nervous parents of high school seniors will be making the final decisions of how they will pay for college for their students. […]
16-Year Old Girl Found Dead Before She Could Testify in Sexual Assault Case
Kalamazoo, MI — Mujey Dumbuya, a 16-year-old girl, was about to testify against her rapist but she was found dead on the side of the road half-naked. Officials say she […]
Kansas City Woman Reunites With Her Long Lost Mother After 50 Years
Author Grace LaJoy Henderson lost her mother when she was 2-years old, and she has finally found her after a lifelong search comprising of five painful decades. Kansas City, MO […]
Fake Women’s Health Centers Reportedly Target Black Women
Fake women’s health centers have been recently emerging in different states trying to mislead women and give false information about reproductive health care options. Apparently, these fake health centers are […]
Black-Owned Hair Accessory Company Convenes Atlanta Naturals at The Gathering Spot for #DitchTheBand LIVE -- A Must-See Hair & Beauty Extravaganza on April 7th!
— The PuffCuff® hair accessory line hosts a naturally curly extravaganza to encourage people to ditch damaging hair accessories in exchange for those that preserve hair while offering great style. […]
Black Excellence: Philadelphia Fashion Designer Celebrates Five Years of Success With High Stakes Fashion Show
Philadelphia, PA — In the past five years, Milano di Rouge has transformed from an online boutique to a fashion powerhouse worn by celebrities such as Cardi B, Rick Ross, […]
Atlanta Mompreneur Covers Clients in Luxury With Line of Mink Blankets
Atlanta, GA — As one of the newest additions to the prestigious Phipps Plaza in Atlanta, GA, S&S Luxury brings new meaning to the words Home Décor. Touting a feeling […]
Young Black Stylist, Alonzo Arnold, is a Breakout Star Among Celebrities and Beyond
Atlanta, GA — At the age of 25, Alonzo Arnold is building an empire that his peers could only dream of. As a stylist in the hair capital of the […]
Mother Arrested After Video of Her 1-Year Old Baby Smoking Marijuana Goes Viral
Raleigh, NC — Brianna Ashanti Lofton, a 20-year old mother from Raleigh, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with two counts of felony child abuse and possession of marijuana. She was […]
First Teens Ever to Take Their Youth Empowerment Tour on the Road to Empower, Inspire and Educate
Nationwide — Teen entrepreneurs Essynce Moore and AJ Carr, both just 15-years old, are dedicated and determined to inspire, empower, and educate thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students […]
Top 10 Scholarship Programs That Every Black Woman Should Know About
Nationwide — Every year, thousands of scholarship programs around the world help students obtain much-needed financial aid. Many of these programs, however, are specifically for women. And some of them […]
Why What Amazon Just Did For Medicaid and Low-Income Families is Such a Big Deal
Amazon is once again taking initiative in the healthcare industry. In their latest efforts to alleviate healthcare costs, the online retail giant will now be selling Prime memberships at a […]
Oprah Winfrey Cashes in on Weight Watchers Stock For a Profit of About $22 Million
Oprah Winfrey, the billionaire media mogul, has yet again snagged a huge profit from her investments. This time, it was from the diet and nutrition company, Weight Watchers International. Her […]
WNBA Player Talks Relationships and Unrealistic Expectations in Her New Book Of Poetry, "Notes in the Key of Heart Break"
Austin, TX — WNBA star, poet, writer and mental health advocate, Imani McGee-Stafford, adds published author to her burgeoning brand. Notes in The Key of Heartbreak, a book of poems […]
Waitress at Waffle House Awarded $16K Scholarship After Her Act of Kindness Was Caught on Camera
La Marque, TX — Waitress Evoni Williams was working as usual at the Waffle House to save up for college. And when an older customer needed help cutting his food, […]
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 […]