— Karen Taylor Bass Takes Popular 30-Day Reset Show To Primetime — New York, NY — Real Talk: Many entrepreneurs will fail at launching a business in less than 12 […]
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African-American Skincare Line Opens Washington D.C. Office in the Heart of H Street NE
— Fair trade shea butter brand opens flagship office in D.C. to meet rapid growth demands — Washington, DC — Shea Yeleen International (SYI), Inc., a social enterprise dedicated to […]
Susan G. Komen® California Launches a Bold New Campaign to Empower African American Women to Practice Greater Breast Health Self Awareness and...
Los Angeles, CA — Advocates in seven California cities are expanding a year-long effort to keep African-American women from dying needlessly from breast cancer, with a new statewide campaign aimed […]
Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center Hosts "LIVE! Just As We Are" Photo Exhibit of African-American Women Breast Cancer Survivors
Memphis, Tenn. — Loretta Hill, a five-year survivor of breast cancer, was the guest speaker recently at a University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus reception for the “Live! […]
Black Women Still Troubled by 2014 Taylor Swift Video -- "Do You Really Have to Act Black to Twerk?"
Nationwide — The video is more than one year old, but the issue has never really died when superstar music icon Taylor Swift was seen ‘twerking’ and dressed up like […]
Teen Mogul Opens Spa & Boutique Exclusively for Children, Tweens, and Teens
Passaic, NJ — Youth entrepreneur Essynce Moore began her career at just 6 years old. Now, as a teenager, she is currently the owner of Essynce Couture, LLC, Essynce Couture […]
Black-Owned Company Selling Herbal Solution For Erectile Dysfunction Now Has A Product For Women
Nationwide — Alpha RX Plus LLC, an African American owned company that sells a popular all-natural product for men with erectile dysfunction, has also launched a new product for women […]
Slippin’ Sippin’ Saints: Scandalous Peek Inside Fictitious Flawed Mega Church
— Retired Federal Government Worker, Faye Thompson, Pens 4th Novel — — Book Discussions & Workshops Scheduled at Queens Library in November — “We have just enough religion to make […]
36 Teenagers in Formal Attire Attend 2nd Annual Autumn Ball at The Univ. of Tenn. to Celebrate, Honor Who They Are and Who They Will Become
Memphis, TN — Thirteen-year-old Denise Stewart liked the shimmering white gown and the sparkly rhinestone crown she got to wear at the Autumn Ball put on by the Shelby County […]
6 Amazing Scholarships For Women in 2015 That You Forgot to Apply For -- But There's Still Time Left!
Nationwide — Billions of dollars in scholarships have already been given away this year to students who need financial assistance, but the good news is that the year is not […]
LRS Plumbing Partners With National Breast Cancer Foundation For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
— Los Angeles–based plumbing company gives back and donates a portion of revenue from the month of October — Los Angeles, CA — LRS Plumbing has always prided itself in […]
California Woman Punched Repeatedly By Police Officer Arrested Again
Los Angeles, CA — Marlene Pinnock, the African American homeless woman who was filmed being punched repeatedly by a California Highway Patrol officer last year, has been arrested again and […]
swim swim swim I SAY Launches ‘Our Gifted Swimmers’ for Autistic and Special Needs Children
— Agnes Davis CEO of Innovative Swim School in NYC — — Features in The Associated Press, ABC News, USA Today — New York, NY — Agnes Davis, CEO, swim […]
"All Black Life Matters" Pro-life Graphics on Display at "Justice For All", Supreme Court and Smithsonian In Washington, DC
Washington, DC — The glaring omitance of the mention of over 20 million African American children killed by abortion by civil rights groups such as “Black Life Matters,” NAACP, and […]
First Bank Partners With "Pursue Your Purpose" to Sponsor Women Entrepreneurs Event
— The Beauty, Brains & Business Experience 2015 set for October 31st — Nationwide — First Bank (Florissant Dierbergs) will serve as the headlining sponsor for The Beauty, Brains & […]
Liz J. Simpson, Domestic Violence Survivor Turned Author, Releases Step-By-Step Book Empowering Women To Heal – "The Puzzle Pieces of Me"
— October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — San Antonio, TX — Every 9 seconds, in the United States, a woman is assaulted or beaten. More than 1 in 3 […]
Bobby Brown Speaks Out on the Death of His Daughter, Bobbi Kristina
Nationwide — In his first televised interview since his daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown died, singer Bobby Brown and his wife appeared on The Real and he finally spoke out about […]
How One Woman Lost 110 Pounds and is Inspiring Others to Do The Same
Nationwide — Marla Wilson, who has lost 110 pounds, jumpstarted her weight loss with the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse and continues to live a lifestyle of detoxing, eating healthy and […]
Erykah Badu to Present at the 9th International Black Midwives and Healers Conference
Portland, OR — On October 9, 2015, Erykah Badu, four times GRAMMY® Award winner, singer/songwriter, and holistic healer joins midwives and healers from across the globe to open the three […]
Laughing While Black? -- 11 Black Women Kicked Off California Wine Train Tour Receive Official Apology
San Francisco, CA — A popular vintage wine train tour company that offers train rides through California’s famous Napa Valley has apologized profusely to a group of Black women that […]
CurlKit Launches "CurlSTAR Favorites Box" -- Offering Consumers Instant Access to Brands Coveted By Superstars
New York, NY — EXCLUSIVE, LUXURIOUS, SULTRY, LUSCIOUS, OPULENT. These are all words that describe the brand new “CurlSTAR Favorites Box by CurlKit” on sale 8/8/15. Curated by vloggers, bloggers […]
Black Women More Likely To Die From This Type of Breast Cancer -- Even If Caught Early
Nationwide — New research published by JAMA Oncology has revealed that the chances of dying from very early breast cancer are small. However, DCIS breast cancer (even if caught early) […]
Black Families Nationwide to Stage First Ever Nationally-Coordinated Baby "Lift UP" on August 29th
— Celebration marks 3rd annual Black Breastfeeding Week — New York, NY — On August 29th at 3pm EST, black families across America will meet in pre-determined locations in key […]
Author Sheds Light on Mental Illness Problem in the Virgin Islands -- Turns Childhood Tragedy into Triumph
Orlando, FL — Yassin Hall is on a mission to end the stigma of mental illness among disenfranchised families in urban communities in the United States and in the United […]
Black Honor Student's Plight Is Among the Reasons Why President Obama Has Secondary Education Costs Near the Top of His Domestic Agenda
Honor Student Seeks Public Donations to Complete 2015/16 School Term “The President is calling on Congress to advance new reforms to give more hard working students a fair shot at […]
Black Women Millionaires Mentor, Dr. Venus Opal Reese, to Teach Insider Secrets of 7-Figure Success
— Dr. Venus Opal Reese will kick off a 6-city business training tour from August 18th to September 29th, traveling to New Jersey/NYC, Maryland/ DC area, Georgia, Dallas, Chicago, and […]
African American Dean to Receive Honors of the Association Award from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Memphis, TN — Noma Anderson, PhD, dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), will receive the Honors of the Association Award […]
Multimedia Personality Angela Stribling Brings New Level of "Midnight Love" To D.C. Area Radio Waves with Provocative Talk and Music Program
— “Pillow Talk with Angela” airs Monday to Friday on 96.3 WHUR FM in Washington, D.C. and Sirius/XM HUR Voices Channel 141 with streaming online at WHUR.com — — The […]
"Act Like a Lady, Think Like A... Wife" -- New Kindle Novel Brings a Romantic Twist and Dramedy
— When a Man Finds a Wife, He Finds a Good Thing — Burbank, CA — With healthy relationships declining every day, author Stephanie D. Singleton brings a new concept and perspective […]
Bobbi Kristina Brown Dies at 22 Years Old -- Oprah Says, "Peace at Last!"
Atlanta, GA — Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of late superstar Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown, has died at the age of 22. She had been hospitalized and remained […]
Bill Cosby's New Lawyer, Monique Pressley, Speaks Out: "Offering Drugs Isn't a Crime"
Nationwide — After months of keeping mostly quiet, actor, comedian, and philanthropist Bill Cosby speaking out through his new attorney and public spokeswoman, Monique Pressley. Not only is she making […]
Did Sandra Bland Commit Suicide? Or Was She Murdered While in Police Custody? -- The Facts
Waller County, TX — Police say she committed suicide, but 28-year old Sandra Bland’s family say she was murdered by the police while in their custody.
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 […]