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Black American Author Advocates For a Beautiful White Princess
Nationwide — Over one thousand years ago, the Viking Princess Efanda founded the Russian nation with her husband Prince Rurik during the Viking era. While Rurik has been written about […]
Badly Decomposed Body of Pregnant Louisiana Teacher Found; Assistant School Principal Arrested
Baton Rouge, LA — The badly decomposed body of Lyntell Washington was recently found in a sugar cane field ditch in Iberville Parish, Louisiana – an area where police had […]
Survivor of Orlando Massacre Says the Shooter Asked, "Are There Any Black People in Here?"
Nationwide — Patience Carter, one of the victims who survived the massacre at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, says that while trapped in the bathroom with the shooter, Omar Mateen, […]
Black Female Entrepreneur Celebrates Black Fathers Nationwide With Unique Gift Box For Men
— The gifts that make up the gift box come from five different Black-owned businesses — Atlanta, GA — Koils By Nature, an affordable natural hair & skincare line of […]
NYC Author Shantay Williams Releases New Book For Single Mothers Entitled "Scars & Make-Up: Her Life"
Denver, CO and Bronx, NY — Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Scars & Make-Up: Her Life by Shantay Williams, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6×9 […]
Women and Mothers All Over the Country Love, Love, Love These E-Books -- Thousands of Copies Already Downloaded!
Nationwide — Produced and sold exclusively by UrbanEbooks.com, there are two books that are wildly popular among single mothers across the country. They are Go Girl Go! 2016 Directory of […]
Daddy and Daughter Duo Release New Book For Tourists That Want to Visit Brooklyn, NYC
— Their book entitled, “Dreaming About The Many What To Do’s While In Brooklyn,” is a great influence for famiily-friendly tourism, diversity, and education — Brooklyn, NY — Coney Island, Prospect […]
Young African American Entrepreneurs Help Black-Owned Hair Care Company Soar Worldwide
— FLOW Industry offers a unique business opportunity to teens and adults to make money helping fight baldness and hair loss — Nationwide — FLOW Industry, a new Black-owned company that […]
22 Year-old Mother Symone Marshall Dies in Texas Police Custody After Weeks of Neglect
Huntsville, TX — Symone Marshall, a beautiful 22-year-old mother of a 3-year-old-daughter, died in police custody on Tuesday, May 10th with no real explanation. According to her family, she was […]
Summer Leadership Program at Swarthmore College Seeks to Empower Minority Teen Girls
New York, NY — At the Well Conferences, Inc. is proud to announce its 1st annual At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy, which takes place on the campus of […]
Innovative All-Natural Haircare Product Helps Women Re-Grow Lost and Damaged Hair
— Nor-AHS Unique Blends, the company behind Hairline/Edges Regrowth Butter, is renowned for offering natural hair and skin care blends, specially formulated for people suffering from different types of hair […]
Rihanna Launches Global Scholarship Program Via Her Clara Lionel Foundation
— The deadline to apply is June 16, 2016, and awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 — Nationwide — Multi-platinum international superstar Rihanna started the the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) […]
Chicago Pastor Files Lawsuit Against Police For Beating Her During Road Rage Incident
Nationwide — Rev. Catherine Brown is suing the Chicago Police Department after a 2013 case when two police officers can be seen on camera assaulting her in front of her […]
Beauty Conference Opens Industry Doors For Black Women
Atlanta, GA — Despite black women being the fastest growing entrepreneurial group in America, they continue to find difficulty becoming Beauty Supply store owners.
The Best Thing Since High Heel Shoes... "Heelusions" Heels By Design
— A Unique, Fun and Functional Shoe Fashion Accessory — Nationwide — Missouri-based shoe fashion accessory company, “Heelusions” Heels by Design, has brought to market a completely new concept in […]
Open Letter To President Obama: "Mr. President - When Did You Decide to be a Ni**a?"
By Tammie Lang Campbell Dear President Obama, My question to you is – when did you decide to be a ni**a? Ignorance in the name of comedy is no excuse […]
New Book Addresses Stereotypes That Say Minorities Are Unattractive, Uneducated, Loud, Violent, Single, Poor and Lazy!
Nationwide — Jessica M. McEachern, MA, MSW says she wrote Societal Perceptions to help people connect with various experiences and identify misperceptions within society. Her book utilizes experiences, observations, and […]
79-Year Old Personal Trainer, Professional Model, and Competitive Bodybuilder Releases New Book on April 30th
— Ernestine Shepherd, “The Guinness Book of World Records’ Oldest Female Body Builder”, is a health and fitness evangelist who believes it is never too late to become physically fit, […]
African American Mental Health Therapist Teaches Victims of Abuse How to Forgive With Her Personal Story!
Nationwide — Kimberly Bozeman is an ordained minister, professional counselor, author, mother of three and wife to her best friend Bishop Marvin C. Bozeman. Via her new book entitled Secret […]
Do-It-Yourself, Be Your Own Publicist, Tell Your Story & Boost Profit!
Best-selling author and award-winning PR Expert, Karen Taylor Bass, releases new Do-It-Yourself public relations ebooks — Real Talk: 1 of out every 3 Black business will fail, but don’t have […]
Heritage Box Collaborates with Afrikan Gems on Afro-Centric Gift Boxes for Mother's Day
Nationwide — Heritage Box is partnering with newly launched company, Afrikan Gems, to offer authentic afro-centric Queen Edition gift box sets in honor of Mother’s Day.
"My Daddy Does My Hair" -- Author Sharon Hart Pens Children's Book to Honor Fathers
— Delaware author pens children’s book that highlights the activity and importance of a father in the life of his children. — Nationwide — The book, My Daddy Does My […]
Atlanta Teen Produces Documentary to Advocate for Girl's Empowerment in Ghana, Africa
Atlanta, GA — A Queen’s Discovery: A Young Girl’s African Journey To Find Her Greatness Within, a documentary directed by 16-year-old Nzinga Anasa Braswell, has been selected for the 2016 […]
African American Handicapped Senior Citizen Says That Virginia State Officials Are Violating Her Rights
Chesapeake, VA — Dr. Vivian A. Anderson is an African-American handicapped female senior citizen who from 1997 thru 2000 served as a chairperson for the Pittsylvania County Community Action Organization […]
Renowned Sociologist and Author of "Color Stories: Black Women and Colorism in The 21st Century" Selected to Lead New Institute
Jacksonville, FL — JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. has been selected to serve as Founding Director of the Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at the University of North […]
Morgan Brown of Fayetteville, Ga. Wins Tom Joyner Foundation ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Historically Black College
— Morgan Taylor Brown, a top student at Fayetteville High School, is this year’s winner of the Tom Joyner Foundation “Full Ride Scholarship” to a black college. For up to […]
Black Girls Cruise -- Women’s Networking and Empowerment Cruise to Set Sail on October 22
Atlanta, GA — Cruise Planners franchise owners, Daryl and Cheryl Mason, announce their inaugural event, Black Girls Cruise – a women’s networking and empowerment cruise with the theme “Ladies of […]
20-Year Black Beauty Industry Veteran/ Hair Salon Owner Grabs Walmart's Attention With New Innovative Haircare Product
— Angie Ravenel’s new “Quick Clean Hair Mist”, made for men and women with all hair types, is all-natural, sulfate-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, and cruelty-free… and it cleans hair and neutralizes […]
The Ultimate Fit For Women With Curves, PZI Jeans, Debuts Spring/Summer 2016 Collection
— Curvy Denim Line Designed for the Hourglass Figure Releases SS16 Collection — Atlanta, GA — PZI Jeans, the leader in denim for the hourglass figure, readies its Spring/Summer 2016 […]
Award-Winning African American Artist, Setria James, Premiers Educational Coloring Book Line With New 2016 Titles
— Doodles Ave is a successful and popular line of educational activity and coloring books designed to not only awaken the subconscious learning aptitude of school-aged children, but also to […]
How More Than 10,000 Families in Crisis Were Set Free From the Perils of Drug Abuse
— Florida Grass-Root Organization, Mothers In Crisis, Inc., Delivering Hope and Healing for 25 Years Due to the Passion and Vision of Founder, Dr. Rosalind Y. Tompkins — Tallahassee, FL […]
Black Woman Has 27-Pound Fibroid Removed While 17 Weeks Pregnant
Nationwide — Brionna Johnson, an African American woman from Chicago, was 17 weeks pregnant when doctors removed a 27-pound fibroid. She experienced disparities in treatment after being advised to consider […]
Meet the Trailblazing Black Author Bringing Her Children’s Book into School Classrooms Nationwide
Nationwide — Marcia Paige, the author of ABC Explorers: The Journey Begins with Letters and Pride, published by Line Queen Publishing, is celebrating that her new book for children of […]
Woman Convicted for Throwing Dynamite at Her Boyfriend and Blowing Off His Hand
Nationwide — Keyonna Waddell, a 35-year-old woman from Suffolk County, New York, has been convicted after throwing a stick of dynamite into her sleeping boyfriend’s bedroom following an argument. The blast […]
Black Mom Survives Shooting That Tragically Killed Her Two Teen Children
Nationwide — Tiffany Terry, an African American mother from Richmond, Virginia, survived a triple shooting that killed her two children, Zion, 18, and Sadie, 14. Police say her boyfriend opened fire […]
Teacher Charged With Beating and Choking a 12-Year-Old Student in Her Classroom
Nationwide — Alayne Pierce-Collins, a 37-year-old African American teacher from Chicago, Illinois, faces charges after allegedly beating and choking a 12-year-old student inside a South Side classroom. The case marks […]
Social Services Caseworker Gets Six Months in Prison for Committing $102K SNAP Fraud
Nationwide — Shermeca McCrary, a Social Services caseworker from Wilmington, North Carolina, has received a federal prison sentence for stealing more than $100,000 in SNAP benefits while employed at a […]
Black Postal Worker Sady Dies After Her USPS Truck Overturned in Two-Vehicle Crash
Nationwide — Tinisha Cade, a 40-year-old African American postal worker from DeKalb County, Georgia, tragically died after her USPS truck overturned during a two-vehicle crash in Decatur. The truck flipped […]
Single Black Dad Raising 2 Sons After His Wife Died in Childbirth Continues to Push for Maternal Health Reform
Nationwide — Charles Johnson, an African American father from Georgia, became a maternal health advocate after his wife Kira died from childbirth complications in 2016. He now raises their two sons […]
Substitute Teacher Arrested for Threatening Students, "I Would Shoot You If I Could"
Nationwide — Dejuan Antoinette Fludd, a substitute teacher from Calhoun County, South Carolina, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening second-grade students during class. Authorities say she also made students stand for […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
Missing Black Woman Who Was 8 Months Pregnant Found Dead, Her Baby's Daddy is a Suspect
Nationwide — Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, was found dead after going missing while eight months pregnant. Kevin Faux, who is identified as the father […]
Road Rage Fight Goes Viral as Man Caught Putting a Black Woman in a Chokehold
Nationwide — A video shows a road rage incident in Las Vegas, Nevada, that escalated into a violent fight after a crash near the Strip. The clip shows a white […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Florida Black Congresswoman Resigns to Avoid Facing Fraud and Ethics Allegations
Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing after ethics violations and a federal indictment tied to FEMA funds. The resignation […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"
Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail
Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC
Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]
White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program
Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home
Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]
19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream
Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]
Black Grandma Strikes Back After Being Targeted with Fake Call About Her Grandson
Nationwide — Crysta Willis, an African American grandmother from Cleveland, Ohio, got a fake call from someone claiming to be a deputy. The caller said her grandson had caused a […]
Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle
Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media
Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]
Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.
The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]