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 […]
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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 […]
Women-Owned Auto Repair Shop Lets Customers Get Their Hair and Nails Done While Waiting For Their Cars
Patrice Banks is the genius entrepreneur who is also the owner of Girls Auto Clinic in Philadelphia, PA. In response to a national problem of women being taking advantage of […]
The Truth About Essence Magazine -- And the Real Reason Why Time Inc Wants to Get Rid of It
You may have heard already that Time Inc, who bought a major stake in Essence Magazine 12 years ago, now wants to get rid of it. But it’s not because […]
Black Mom of 7 Sadly Dies After Being Shot in the Head While Holding Her Baby
Nationwide — Shawanda Alston, a 38-year-old African American mother from Bowie, Maryland, died after spending several days in the hospital following a shooting inside her home. Police say the mother […]
Meet the Entrepreneur Behind the First Black-Owned Company to Publish Books by Prominent HBCU Alumni
Nationwide — Dr. Ashley Little, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, 34-time best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, continues to expand The HBCU Experience Movement, the […]
Black Lawyer Who Quit Her Career to Launch a Sales Training Company Has 1,000 Black Women Confirmed to Attend Her Next Event
Nationwide — Ashley Kirkwood, a former trial lawyer who walked away from a $300,000 partner-track legal career to become an entrepreneur, has reached a major milestone with her growing sales […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Education Company Helps Students Rediscover the Joy of Learning This Back-to-School Season
Good Hope Tutoring Services has spent more than two decades helping students build academic skills, confidence, and a lasting love of learning. Nationwide — As students return to classrooms for […]
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 […]