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Black Couple Launches New Platform as a Digital Home for Black Creators, Entrepreneurs, and Culture

Founders of BlackEx

Nationwide — A bold new digital destination has officially soft-launched, setting the stage for a platform that centers Black voices, Black enterprise, and Black culture. blackEX is now live, inviting […]

Black Woman Denied Boarding Her Flight Because Her Shorts Were "Too Short"

Tanasia Grayer

Nationwide — Tanasia Grayer, an African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, says that Spirit Airlines stopped her from boarding a flight in Miami because her shorts were “too short.” The […]

Black Woman From Atlanta Makes History, Turns 105 Years Old

Valena York Henderson

Nationwide — Valena York Henderson, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, recently turned 105 and celebrated the milestone with family and friends. The gathering honored her life of love, […]

Man Killed His Wife and "Felt Bad," So He Also Killed His Ex-Wife Because He Says She "Deserved It"

Timothy Taylor

Nationwide — Timothy Taylor, a 38-year-old African American man from New York City, admitted to killing both his wife and ex-wife just two weeks apart. He told investigators he “felt […]

Detroit Black Teacher and Her Husband Adopt Foster Child So She Can Continue Her Studies

Nicole Brabson

Nationwide —  Nicole Brabson, an African American high school teacher from Detroit, Michigan, and her husband adopted a foster child to help her stay in their community and ensure she […]

Unborn Baby Survives After 19-Year-Old Pregnant Black Teen Killed By Her Boyfriend

Tanyiah Bell, her baby Miracle with grandmother Tylicia Bell

Nationwide — Tanyiah Bell, a 19-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, was shot and killed by her boyfriend while eight months pregnant. Her baby girl, delivered minutes after the shooting, […]

Black Dad Dies Trying to Rescue His Two Stepdaughters From Drowning

Johnny Collins

Nationwide — Johnny Collins III, a 28-year-old African American man from Macon, Georgia, died trying to save his two stepdaughters from drowning in the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park. […]

17-Year-Old Black Triplets from New York Make History as Eagle Scouts

Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers

Nationwide — Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers, 17-year-old triplets from Brightwaters, New York, have made history as the first African American triplets in the United States to earn the rank […]

Black Assistant Principal Who Lost Her Eye in Student Attack is Back on the Job

Candra Rogers

Nationwide — Candra Rogers, a 56-year-old African American assistant principal from Corsicana, Texas, who lost her left eye in a student attack last year, is coming back with a new […]

Black Mom With Mentally Ill Daughter, "I Don't Blame Her For Stabbing Me"

Diana Grant

Nationwide — Anette Trotman, a Black woman from London whose daughter, Diana Grant, stabbed her three times during a mental health crisis, says she holds no anger toward her daughter […]

3rd Annual Conference for Black Doulas to Bring Together Nearly 30 Speakers to Reclaim Birth Work and Protect Our Legacy

Black doulas at annual SMC Doula Conference

Nationwide — The SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (SMC Doulas) proudly presents the 3rd Annual SMC Doula Conference, now featuring nearly 30 confirmed speakers, presenters, and subject […]

Meet the Woman Helping Phoenix to Rise as a Hub for Black Entrepreneurship

Velma Trayham, CEO of Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Velma Trayham and the Black Chamber of Arizona Expand Accelerator to Empower Black and Minority-Owned Businesses Across the State and Nation Nationwide — Phoenix is cementing its status as […]

Black Founder to Host 7th Annual Stock Sistar Summit to Empower Women to Invest in AI, Wealth, and Legacy

Cassandra Cummings, Founder of Stock and Sistar Summit

Nationwide — The 7th Annual Stock Sistar Summit, presented by The Stocks & Stilettos Society and hosted by Cassandra Cummings, the founder, wealth mentor and author of the book, Fearless […]

Man Arrested For Killing His Roommate's Abusive Boyfriend Who Was Beating Her on FaceTime

Tajee Turnage

Nationwide — A tragic case in Memphis, Tennessee, is shedding light on the alarming frequency of domestic abuse, even among dating partners. Tajee Turnage, a local man, has been arrested […]

Black Mom Welcomes 4th Baby with the Same Birthday as Her Other 3 Kids

Nauzhae Drake with 4th baby

Nationwide — Nauzhae Drake, a 26-year-old African American mother from Apple Valley, California, has defied astronomical odds by giving birth to all four of her children on the exact same […]

Police Use AI Facial Recognition to Identify Women Caught Twerking on Police Car

Black women twerking on police car identified

Nationwide — Police in Richmond Heights, Ohio, used facial recognition to identify and find women caught on camera twerking and dancing on a police car. The incident left visible damage […]

Black Mom From Cleveland Stabbed to Death in Front of Her 5 Children

Sharmaine Magan Forpahl

Nationwide — Sharmaine Magan Forpahl, a 32-year-old African American mother from Cleveland, Ohio, was stabbed to death in front of her five children on Thursday. The kids, ages 7 to […]

Black Woman Makes History as First Full-Time HBCU Female Football Announcer in Alabama

Thai Floyd, the first woman to be an HBCU lead football announcer

Nationwide — Thai Floyd, an African American woman from Huntsville, Alabama, has made history as the first full-time female play-by-play announcer for Alabama A&M University’s football team. She will call […]

Great-Grandma Taking Care of Her Toddler Grandsons Gets New Air Conditioning Unit from Community

Victoria Dickerson and her 2 great-grandsons

Nationwide — Victoria Dickerson, an African American grandmother from Caroline County, Virginia who cares for her 2 great-grandsons, received a free air conditioning system after her story aired on local […]

World War II Six Triple Eight Veteran, Anna Mae Robertson, Dies at 101

Anna Mae Robertson, a WWII Six Triple Eight veteran

Nationwide — Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the all-Black female military unit known as the Six Triple Eight, died recently at the age of 101. […]

Black Nurse of 24 Years Combating Black Maternal Health Crisis, Funds Her Own Platforms to Empower Birth Workers

Aneesha Smith, Black nurse founder of Kindred Connect

Nationwide — According to the World Health Organization, 800 mothers die every day from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth. In the U.S., Black mothers are more than 3.5 times […]

Black Mom Still Searching for Her Missing Son 6 Months Later, "I'm Tired"

Shae Gandy and her son John

Nationwide — Shae Gandy, an African American mother from Waynesboro, Mississippi, is still searching for her 19-year-old son, John Gandy, who has been missing since January. It has been six […]

Black Teen Dies in NYPD Custody, Family Denies She Took Her Own Life

Saniyah Cheatham

Nationwide — Saniyah Cheatham, an 18-year-old African American teen from New York City, died while in NYPD custody under unclear circumstances. Police claim she took her own life in a […]

Black Mom of 6 Working at McDonald's Stabbed to Death By Co-Worker in Front of Customers

Jennifer Harris, Black mom killed at McDonald's

Nationwide — Jennifer Harris, a 39-year-old African American mother of six children who was working as a manager at McDonald’s in Eastpointe, Michigan, was fatally stabbed by a co-worker who […]

3-Year-Old Black Girl Killed by Stray Bullet Over July 4 Weekend in Washington, DC

Honesty Cheadle

Nationwide — Honesty Cheadle, a 3-year-old African American girl from Washington D.C., sadly passed away after a stray bullet hit her while she sat in her family’s parked car early […]

Pioneering Black Skincare Specialist of 30+ Years Honored With Prestigious Icon Award Given to Industry Professionals

Pamela R. Spring, Founder of Global Skincare Products

Nationwide — Pamela R. Springer, the Founder and CEO of Global Skincare Products, has been proudly named as the 2025 recipient of the distinguished ASCP Industry Icon Award. ASCP (Associated […]

71-Year-Old Black Woman Moves Her 97-Year-Old Mom From Atlanta to Panama for Better Healthcare

Debbie Boyd, Black woman who moved from Atlanta to Panama with her mother Doris Britto

Nationwide — Debbie Boyd, a 71-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, moved to Panama in early 2025 with her 97-year-old mother to access better healthcare and escape rising living […]

HBCU Grad Turned Accomplished Author Releases New Book “Lead With Fire” to Empower Professionals

Dr. Alecia Heffner-Crump, author of Lead With Fire book

Nationwide — Dr. Alecia Heffner-Crump, a proud alumna of Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest HBCU, is a tenured higher education professional, an advocate for STEM, and a groundbreaking change agent. With […]

Black Author Forges Historic Agreement with the New "Negro Digest"

Frances Presley Rice, author of Black Trailblazers

A groundbreaking promotional relationship between the magazine and author, Frances Presley Rice Nationwide — “Welcome to Black Main Street.” This motto of the new Negro Digest, the online magazine that […]

Rapper MC Lyte Sadly Loses Her Mom to Cancer, Shares Heartfelt Tribute Online

MC Lyte and her mother Constance Moorer

Nationwide — Rapper MC Lyte is grieving the death of her mother, Constance Moorer, who passed away after battling cancer. She shared a heartfelt tribute online, thanking supporters and remembering […]

Elderly Black Woman Physically Dragged Out of Church by Police Officers in Mississippi

Allie Thompson, elderly Black woman dragged out of church by police

Nationwide — Allie Thompson, an African American elderly woman from Scott County, Mississippi, was dragged out of her church by sheriff deputies on Father’s Day after she and other members […]

Landlord Arrested For Using Roach Bombs to Smoke Out Her Tenants, Including 4-Year-Old Child

Ervyana Davis

Nationwide — Ervyana Davis, a 23-year-old African American female landlord from Nashville, Tennessee, has been arrested after allegedly using multiple bug foggers to drive out a family, including a 4-year-old […]

Man Shot and Killed Ex-Girlfriend After Chasing Her While She Called 911

Daniel Harmon, Jamilla Shanae' Smith

Nationwide — Daniel Harmon, an African American man from Aiken County, Georgia, ran over his ex-girlfriend while she was on a 911 call and later shot her in the head […]

Black Woman Who Lost Both Arms and Legs is Now Walking Again

Natalya Manhertz

Nationwide —  Natalya Manhertz, a 20-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, lost both her arms and legs to a severe strep infection at 17. After years of treatment and rehabilitation, […]

Young Black Female Firefighter Dies From Cancer, Officials Say Her Illness Was Job-Related

Brandy Allinience

Nationwide — Brandy Allinience, an African American firefighter from Houston, Texas, has sadly passed away from cancer tied to her work, marking the fourth cancer-related death among Houston-area first responders within […]

Black Mom Sues Landlord in Atlanta After Feces Found in Heater

Tiarra Logan

Nationwide — Tiarra Logan, an African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, discovered her heater was blowing fecal matter into her home after a year of unresolved sewage issues. She has […]

Black Driver Held Against Her Will By White Man Who Claimed He Owns the Road

Jakara Wilson

Nationwide — Jakara Wilson, an African American woman from Florida making a grocery delivery, was held against her will after getting stuck in mud on a rural road. A 70-year-old man, […]

Young Mom Arrested After Infant Thrown From Stoller During Fight

Oriel Dykes

Nationwide — Oriel Dykes, a young African American mother from Lower Allen, Pennsylvania, was arrested after a fight at a mall parking lot ended with her infant thrown from a […]

Young Black Author's "Beautiful Dreams" Becoming a Reality as Books Earn International Awards

Leyla Angelidis, author of Beautiful Dreams

Nationwide — Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD) – Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD) started because a little girl named Leyla Angelidis dreamed of a world where kids from her birth […]

Black Leadership Coach Launches Nonprofit Financial Literacy Movement in Underserved Communities Nationwide

Tonya Fairley, Founder of MoneyUnmuted

Nationwide — Tonya Fairley, Founder and CEO of MoneyUnmuted Inc., proudly announces its official approval as a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, marking a transformational step toward its mission to empower […]

Woman to Buy Back Her Mom’s Wedding Dress That She Accidentally Donated

Symone Gilbert

Nationwide — Symone Gilbert, an African American woman from Cranston, Rhode Island, is hoping to recover a family wedding dress that was accidentally donated to a thrift store. The handmade gown […]

Statue of Black Teen Activist Replaces Robert E. Lee in U.S. Capitol

Statue of Barbara Rose Johns

Nationwide — The statue of Barbara Rose Johns, an African American civil rights leader who led a student strike at her segregated Virginia high school in 1951, now stands in […]

Woman Arrested for Putting Small Razor Blades in Grocery Store Bread

Camille Benson

Nationwide — Camille Benson, a 33-year-old woman from Texas, was arrested in Biloxi, Mississippi, for placing razor blades and a fishing hook in baked goods at Walmart. Authorities say no […]

Black Woman Says Birth Control Shots Gave Her a Brain Tumor

Elizabeth Fleurisma

Nationwide — Elizabeth Fleurisma, a 33-year-old African American woman from Long Island, New York, says years of using Depo-Provera led to a life-changing brain tumor. She is now suing Pfizer, alleging […]

Son Gets 72 Years For Stabbing and Killing His 72-Year-Old Mom

Reginald English, Lorena Royster

Nationwide — Reginald English, a 53-year-old man from Prince George’s County, Maryland, was sentenced to 72 years in prison for killing his 72-year-old mother, Lorena Royster, after an argument over […]

Final Conference to Provide 300,000+ Black Women With Advanced Business Strategy and Skill Development

Kristi Muhammad and attendees at the Global Power Tour

Nationwide — Global Power Tour, the global business and leadership conference founded by Kristi Muhammad, will reach its 30th and final city in Houston on January 10 to 11. The […]

Two Former Black School Principals Release New Book to Inspire Black Children From Classroom to Consciousness

Drs. Sheka Houston and Tammy Taylor, authors of Amir's Awakening

Nationwide — Dr. Sheka Houston, formerly the principal of a middle school, and Dr. Tammy Taylor, formerly the principal of an elementary school, have partnered to release Amir’s Awakening: His […]

White Judge Arrested for DUI, Already Released from Jail and Will Return to Her Job

Karen Sanders

Nationwide — Karen Sanders, a Justice Court judge in DeSoto County,  Mississippi, was arrested Saturday for DUI and careless driving after a traffic stop in Hernando. She has been released […]

“Queen of Crowns” Debut by Black Artist Stuns Atlanta, Marking a Cultural Breakthrough for the Power and Beauty of Black Women

Amirah Milice, Queen of Crowns

Nationwide — As Atlanta prepares for a landmark Kwanzaa season celebrating unity, purpose, and collective investment, the city is still vibrating from the explosive debut of Queen of Crowns — […]

Trump Fails Miserably Trying to Prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James

Letitia James, Trump

Nationwide — New York Attorney General Letitia James avoided indictment once again after a federal grand jury chose not to bring charges. This marks the third failed effort by the […]

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Returns Home for Recovery After Stage Accident

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry

Nationwide — Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry has returned home to Jamaica after a serious onstage accident at the Miss Universe competition in Bangkok last month. She will be […]

Diddy’s Mom Responds to Netflix Documentary, “My Son Did Not Slap Me”

Diddy's mother Janice Combs

Nationwide — Janice Combs, Diddy’s mother, is speaking out against the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. She says the film spreads false claims about her son and their family, and […]

Black Woman with a Doctorate Degree Becomes Supreme Ms. National Elite Beauty USA

Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon

Nationwide — Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon, an award-winning educator and pastor, is recognized as the Supreme Ms. National Elite Beauty USA for the Elite Beauty USA pageant platform. She is the […]

Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Debuts on Nordstrom Online, Marketing a New Ear of Luxury Access

Vie Lorie, Black-owned luxury handbag brand in Nordstrom

Nationwide — VIE LORIE, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand defining a new lexicon of modern elegance, has announced its highly anticipated launch on Nordstrom’s online platform. The partnership introduces a […]

Black Entrepreneur Known as “The Tax Docta” Honored for 17 Years of Community Service

Dr. Shawanda S. Moore AKA Tax Docta

Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, known as The Tax Docta, proudly celebrates her 17th year of dedicated community service. Having overcome homelessness and the challenges of living on a […]

Black Woman CEO of Million Dollar Brand Celebrates 20 Years of Community Service and Leadership

Nicole Linton, Founder of Nicobi Cares

Nationwide — Nicole Linton, CEO of Nicobi Cares and Co-Founder of Nicobi Foods, is celebrating 20 years of committed community service, mentorship, and steady leadership. Her Black family-owned brand sells […]

Black Couple Who Own a Wellness Clinic Launch Initiative Donating Funds to Families in Need

Tammy and Kelvin Marshall, owners of La Lueur Wellness Center

Nationwide — La Lueur Health & Wellness, a nurse practitioner–led and veteran-owned wellness clinic in Dallas, Texas, has launched The Glow by Grace Project, an initiative donating 10 percent of […]

Black-Owned Designer Jewelry Brand, Balacia, is Now Available at Nordstrom

Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia

Nationwide — Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia, the Black-owned, designer jewelry brand best known for its signature engagement rings and unisex fine jewelry, has officially launched online at […]

Black Entrepreneur Launches Limited-Edition Luxury Fragrance to Honor Her Late Mom

Debra A. Davis, Founder of SHE Fragrance

Nationwide — Nellie Lee Perfume is proud to introduce “SHE,” a limited-edition luxury fragrance created by Rev. Dr. Debra A. Davis to honor the powerful legacy of her late mother, […]

"Not Every Woman" — A Bold, Intimate, and Timely Story of Sisterhood — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV

Not Every Woman film

Nationwide — Not Every Woman, a gripping new character-driven drama exploring the inner lives of four Black women, is now available to audiences worldwide on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. […]

Founder of Black On Demand TV Unveils Fall Premiere Lineup Featuring Season 2 Favorites and Eight New Creator-Led Shows

Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black on Demand Channel

Nationwide — Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black On Demand TV, a fast-growing, independently Black-owned streaming network, proudly announces the launch of its 2025 Fall Premiere Lineup, including the […]

Meet the Black Author Whose Book Tells a Timely Story About Police Brutality and the Road to Street Justice

Latiera Nicole, author of The Hand of Just-Us

Nationwide — In a nation still grappling with the trauma of racial injustice and police brutality, author Latiera Nicole delivers a timely, soul-stirring debut novel, The Hand of Just-Us, that […]

Meet the Owners Behind the Largest Black-Owned Tour Company in Ghana

Mona Boyd and Mawuli Dzebu, owners of Landtours Ghana

Nationwide — As global interest in Africa reaches historic heights, one company has become a beacon for the diaspora’s journey home. Landtours Ghana, co-led by African American entrepreneur Mona Boyd […]

Gospel Singer Jekalyn Carr Launches Limited-Edition Doll, Sells Out Within an Hour

Jekalyn Carr doll

Nationwide — Gospel singer Jekalyn Carr launched her first-ever signature doll, and it sold out in just 1 hour. The instant success highlights her influence expanding beyond music into lifestyle and […]