Maitland, FL — The new book, Living Single in a Married World: How to Survive and Thrive It’s Not Easy, But it is Possible! ($16.99, paperback, 9781498402699; $7.99, e-book, 9781498402705) […]
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Stop Street Harassment, Bullying, and Assault with the Stop-Attack Mobile App
— Created by Anthony “Tony” Bright, the app can be downloaded in the Google Play or iTunes store for $3.99. — Los Angeles, CA — Officially launching in January 2015, […]
22nd Black Love Day, February 13, 2015 Demands More Action Around Theme "Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter - Time for Truth"
Washington, DC — The 22nd Black Love Day 2015 national theme “Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter – Time for Truth” challenges Black communities to get “real” about Black self-love […]
The Crown and Gowns Project: Building Self-Esteem And Empowering Black Girls Through Art
— Ruby Taylor, Social Worker, Author and Documentarian Raises Money For Upcoming Project To Award 12 Girls A Life Changing Moment — Lancaster, PA — The images of dark-skinned black […]
Black Author's Political Thriller Now Available in E-Book -- Receiving Rave Reviews!
Nationwide — And the Walls Came Tumbling Down… The Secret Life of Senator Jack by Vernadine A. Merrick is a political, suspense, romantic thriller that’s received rave reviews across demographics!
Educator and Author, Dr. Karen R. January, Breaks the Cycle of Silence for Women
— New book “Lessons Mama Never Taught Me” features interviews with 10 different women on various taboo subjects that their mothers never taught them. — Chicago, IL — Lessons Mama […]
New Interactive Storybook App Full of Positive Messages For African American Children
— New heroine, Ameka Love, is the newest animated sensation for children age 2-9 years old. Available now on iTunes and Google Play. — Oakland, CA — Ameka Love, a […]
Internationally-Renowned Weight Loss Expert Launches 30-Day Challenge to Help Women Get Their Sexy Back!
Nationwide — #1 NY Times Best-selling author of the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, JJ Smith, wants others to join her on January 5th for JJ’s 30-Day Challenge. The 30-day challenge […]
New 2015 Guide Empowers Women With The Latest REAL and LEGIT Grants and Scholarships
— Women can now download a powerful 78-page e-book to their computers, smartphones or tablets giving them instant access to millions of dollars in available funding. — Nationwide — A […]
In New Book, Author Shares Proven Secrets to Growing African Textured Hair Long
New York, NY — Some would say that there are no secrets to growing hair, but is this true or false? In terms of science, could there be non-medicated natural […]
Camille Cosby Stands By Her Man: "He Is the Man You Thought You Knew"
Nationwide — Actor/comedian Bill Cosby’s wife, Camille Cosby, has issued a statement supporting her husband at least 15 women have come forward claiming that he drugged and/or raped them back […]
Maverick Mom Releases New Book Revealing Strategies for Raising Thugless Sons
Nationwide — Patricia Joseph’s new book, Raising Black Boys to Men: A Mother’s Guide to Raising Thugless Sons was written to share a mother’s successes, trials, and errors, in raising […]
Target Lowers The Price Of Black Barbie Doll After Man Complains...
Nationwide — Target recently agreed to lower the price of an African American Barbie doll after Warren Johnson, a concerned father, questioned why it cost twice as much as the […]
Booker T. Washington’s Great-Granddaughter Tells Her Empowering Story of Rising Up to Claim Her Great Family Legacy
Nationwide -– Solid Rock Book Publishing has published Rising Up From The Blood: A Legacy Reclaimed-A Bridge Forward – The Autobiography of Sarah Washington O’Neal Rush, The Great-Granddaughter of Booker […]
Honey Brown Hope Foundation Rakes in National, State and Local Recognition
— Foundation Ranked as Top Non-Profit; Receives Congressional and State Recognition and Honored by Mayor of Houston — Houston, TX — The Honey Brown Hope Foundation, a nationally recognized, award-winning […]
Sisters Establish Community Diabetes Lectureship in Memory of Their Parents at The Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center
— Inaugural John Ed and Odessa Williams Endowment Lecture Brings Diabetes Expert to Campus — Memphis, Tenn. — The first John Ed and Odessa Williams Endowment in Community Diabetes Lectureship […]
Author Shashana Page Is Back With "Grace" -- A Sequel to Her Award-Winning Novel, "Intuition"
— The award-winning novel, “Intuition” left you yearning for more! The moment Momma Faye’s descendants arrive at a point of resolution, breathtaking twists and turns continue. A family held together […]
Queen Latifah Gets Dethroned -- Talk Show Canceled Due To Low Ratings and High Costs
Nationwide — The Queen Latifah Show, which has aired for two seasons on CBS and stars Queen Latifah herself as talk show host, has officially been canceled by Sony Pictures […]
Author, Screenwriter and Actress Betty K. Bynum Unveils the "I'm A Girl Collection" Children's Book Series
— Inspired by Sasha and Malia Obama, “I’m A Pretty Little Black Girl!” is the first edition in a twelve part book series, “The I’m A Girl! Collection” hailed by […]
Thank You President Obama for Inviting Pretty Brown Girls to the Table
Nationwide — Sheri Crawley, Founder of the Pretty Brown Girl Foundation, was thrilled to hear the news yesterday from Valerie Jarrett, Sr. Advisor to President Obama, who announced that the […]
PZI Jeans Introduces New Denim Styles for Fall/Winter 2014
— Fit, Comfort and Style for the Woman with Curves — Atlanta, GA — PZI Jeans, long known for creating innovative denim designs and perfectly fitting women with curves; introduces […]
Spa-Tacular Contest Launches the Newest Novel in New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Jackson's Bestselling Westmoreland Series
New York, NY — New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda Jackson is celebrating the launch of The Secret Affair – the newest title in her bestselling Westmoreland […]
Univ. of Tennessee to Host "LIVE! African-American Women Surviving Breast Cancer Through Education, Early Detection, Screening and Treatment"
— Local Coalition to Welcome 500 Black Women to Feb. 7 Summit — Memphis, TN (BlackNews.com) — The Research Center on Health Disparities, Equity and the Exposome (RCHDEE) at the […]
Kim Coles ("Living Single", "In Living Color") Kicks-off Third Season of Bounce TV's Stand-up Comedy Series "Off The Chain"
Off The Chain: Kim Coles Premieres Weds. Nov. 12 @ 10:00 PM (ET) — Rodney Perry, Cocoa Brown, Michael Colyar Among the Comics Featured in Special New Season of Hour-Long […]
Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo Deliver Amazing Performances in New Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic "Selma" -- Due in Theatres December 25th
Nationwide — Media mogul/actress Oprah Winfrey and actor David Oyelowo are starring in an amazing new biopic about the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film, Selma, is due […]
Mia Love, First Black Woman Republican, Elected To Congress
Nationwide — 38-year old Mia Love, is now the the representative-elect for Utah’s 4th Congressional district. She is also the first black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of […]
New Book "Dark Girls" Celebrates the Beauty of Dark-Skinned Women -- Created by Legendary Director Bill Duke
— “Dark Girls” by Bill Duke, Shelia P. Moses, and Barron Claiborne on sale: November 11, 2014 (Harper Collins Books) at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble — Nationwide — In […]
Kent State Exhibits Sandy Baker's Art in American Jewelry Design Council Show
— Sandy Baker is a jewelry design phenom, and was the first African American designer to start participating at national trade shows. — Kent, OH — Kent State University, Midwestern […]
"Misdiagnosed: The Search for Dr. House", a Medical Memoir, Receiving Praise From Major Reviewers and Best-selling Authors
Nationwide — Here’s what people are saying about “Misdiagnosed: The Search for Dr. House”, the new medical memoir by author Nika C. Beamon:
Author Encourages Generational Dialogue In New Book, "Timeless Wisdom: Lessons From Our Ancestors"
— New book by Carolyn Denise Owens compiles helpful advice that will be remembered for a lifetime. — Little Rock, AR — Within the pages of her new book, Timeless […]
6 Amazing Breast Cancer Organizations For Black Women
Nationwide — Breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer among African American women, is also the most deadliest. Every year, more than 25,000 Black women are diagnosed, and the numbers […]
The Untold Story of Mammy Finally Revealed In New "Gone With The Wind" Prequel Novel
Nationwide — 78 years after the publication of Margaret Mitchell’s infamous “Gone With the Wind”, and 75 years after the release of the Oscar-winning film, a new book is being […]
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 […]