Los Angeles, CA — Acclaimed author Felecia Poolé has released her thought-provoking Stormi Girl book series. These powerful coming of age novels that have everything you could ask for – thrills, […]
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"Know Your Worth" Movement to Educate Black Women (and Men) on the Power They Behold in Dating, Overcoming Domestic Violence, and Self-Worth
Nationwide — Aaron Jordan Jr. is the brainchild, creator/CEO of the nationally renowned “Know Your Worth” (KYW) movement. The movement empowers African American women and men, helping them to realize […]
First Ever Black Woman-Owned Full-Service Security Firm Was Launched With Just $500 -- But Is Now A Multi-Million Dollar Enterprise!
Mary Parker is the genius entrepreneur that founded All-N-One Security – a thriving, multi-million dollar security enterprise with a workforce of more than 200 employees. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, her […]
Two Female Authors Expose the Shocking Behaviors of "Selfish Baby Mamas" From Multiple Perspectives
Nationwide — Many mothers, consciously or unconsciously, may not feel their behaviors exhibit forms of selfishness. However, a new book, entitled What is a Selfish Baby Mama? by Ablyss Gillespie & […]
Joan Early’s Novel, "The Other Two-Fifths," Depicting a Generational Struggle for Equal Rights, is Now Available!
Nationwide — In The Other Two-Fifths by Joan Early, the shadow of Abe Lincoln disappears in the catastrophic race riot shattering the Springfield, Illinois community in 1908. Despite the model […]
African American Woman Doctor Pioneers a Different Way to Treat Stress in Children
San Francisco, CA — A pioneer in the field of medicine, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a leader in the movement to transform how we respond to early childhood adversity […]
This 80-Year-Old Grandmother Once Walked Hundreds of Miles to Retrace the Underground Railroad
Cleveland, OH — Back in 2002, Joan Southgate, a retired Cleveland social worker and grandmother of nine, used to walk a daily mile for exercise – “an old lady stroll,” […]
8-Year Old Girl Becomes Youngest Person Ever to Receive a Scholarship to University of North Texas
Garland, TX — The University of North Texas recently presented a $10,000 scholarship to an 8-year-old girl named Jordin Phipps after her adorable video went viral on social media. In the video, […]
NYC Mompreneur is Red Hot With Her New Black Haircare Line Called "Dope Hair"
Iasia Smith, a New York City-based Master Hair Stylist with more than 11 years dedicated to superior styling and innovation, has recently launched “Dope Hair” – a unique Black hair […]
The Rumors are True -- Janet Jackson is Pregnant At 50! -- But Is it Safe For Women to Give Birth at This Age?
News is travelling fast all around the world about Janet Jackson’s pregnancy. Not only is Jackson a famous singer, songwriter, actress and dancer, she is also having her very first […]
Mary J. Blige Explains Her Singing Moment With Hillary Clinton (Watch the Full Interview)
Nationwide — During a recent interview with Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton on her new Apple Music show called The 411, R&B singer Mary J. Blige discussed womanhood, police brutality […]
Cookie Johnson, Wife of Magic Johnson, Admits It Was Difficult at First When She Learned Her Son is Gay
Nationwide — During a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey on her Super Soul Sunday series, Cookie Johnson, the wife of NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson revealed her inner struggle after […]
Young Girl Cries While Giving an Emotional Speech About Police Brutality That Will Move You To Tears
Charlotte, NC — Zianna Oliphant, a young girl from North Carolina, has won national attention after she recently delivered an emotional speech at a Charlotte City Council meeting about the […]
Three Amazing Books That Educate, Empower and Connect Black Business Women (and Black Women in General!)
Nationwide — There are tons of books available that target African American women readers. Many are street fiction or romance novels, but few actually have the purpose of uplifting and […]
Popular 'Gumbo For The Soul' Anthologies Publisher Pens Her Riveting Truth In Biography
“A Wretch Like Me: From Crack Addict to Change Agent” By Beverly Black Johnson San Francisco Bay Area, CA — Popular on the literary scene, Beverly Black Johnson, founder of […]
Entrepreneur and PhD Student Releases One of the Most Essential Books for African American Women This Century
Atlanta, GA — The perception of African American women over the past 50 years has taken a peculiar turn. Today, while we watch reality TV shows even local news interviews; […]
College Prep Program For Teen Girls Receives $50,000 Grant From the Coca-Cola Foundation
— Single largest foundation grant received by the non-profit in its 30+ year history — Philadelphia, PA — The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Teenshop, Inc., a […]
Melanie Dotson, Beautiful and Talented 22-Year Old News Reporter From Mississippi, Suddenly Dies
Jackson, MS — The state of Mississippi and a local newsroom are grieving after the sudden death of one of their beloved reporters. Melanie Dotson, who was just 22-years old, reportedly […]
First Black Woman Director Ever of a $100 Million Film
Filmmaking, like many other fields, is dominated by men. It’s not that women have no interest in filmmaking or film directing. In fact, half of all graduates of film schools […]
Black-Owned PR Firm Helps Businesses Grow by Tapping into Buying Power
— ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group Welcomes Churches, Luxury Brands and Major Organizations Seeking High Growth and Exposure Across Multiple Demographics. — Atlanta, GA — According to Velma Trayham, founder […]
Official Black Wall Street Mobile App Launched By Young Female Entrepreneur To Make "Buying Black" Easier
New York, NY — Following the success of Official Black Wall Street’s web-based platform featuring over 1,900 listings by Black-owned businesses, the social enterprise, known as the “black yelp” is […]
30-Year Old Jamaican Woman Opens Her Own Hotel With No Money -- How She Did It!
A dream became a reality for 30-year-old Kalisa Martin who believes that “If you’re scrappy and resourceful, you can change your life with less than you might think.” So she […]
New Program Launches For Individuals Interested in Doing Business in China
Nationwide — Lillian Okoye, an African-American entrepreneur who has lived in mainland China for seven years, has decided to help other entrepreneurs learn how to launch and expand their businesses […]
Solange Pens Powerful Essay On Being Black In "White Spaces"
Nationwide — Singer/model Solange recently took to Twitter to vent about an ordeal that happened when she says four older white women yelled at her and threw trash at her […]
Top Black-Owned Apparel Lines For Young Black Girls and Teens
There are many places to buy clothes for children, especially girls. But if you want to take a break from typical places like Walmart, Target, and Children’s Place, there are […]
This Woman Entrepreneur Built an App Without Knowing How to Code -- and Now She's a Millionaire!
Building an app without knowing how to code? How is that possible? Ask Tara Reed from Detroit, Michigan. This genius entrepreneur created a successful app, even though she knew nothing […]
7 Amazing Black-Owned Businesses in Paris, France
Paris is the capital and the most populous city of France. It is also one of the most romantic cities to visit. It has the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, museums, […]
17-Year Old Genius on Track to Complete a Doctorate Program This Year -- She Graduated High School at Age 11
Nationwide — Thessalonika Arzu-Embry, a teen prodigy with an IQ of 199, is a sought-after, influential role model for inspiring, mentoring, and empowering others. She graduated high school at age […]
Black Haircare Experts Team Up to Host a Unique Natural Hair Event Called "Tea And Hair Stories"
— The event, to be held in Beaumont, California, is packed with sound advice on how to care for and style your own natural hair! — Nationwide — Regina’s Beauty […]
This Woman Entrepreneur Owns 2 IHOPs and Manages $225 Million in Real Estate
At the young age of 27, Adenah Bayoh, a former West African refugee, was able to open her first IHOP franchise in New Jersey. But now at the age of […]
What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About Unnecessary Medical Procedures
For years, an episiotomy was believed to help prevent more extensive vaginal tears during childbirth. An episiotomy is an incision made by the doctor in the tissue between the vaginal […]
Patti Labelle Unveils 4 New Desserts to Replicate the Success of Her Sweet Potato Pies
The sweet success of Patti Labelle’s sweet potato pies exclusively available at Walmart has led to a major expansion of her personal recipe-based product line. In fact, the pies have […]
20-Year-Old Woman Who Shot Two People While Defending Her Brother Pleads Guilty
Nationwide — Lakylia Taylor, a 20-year-old African American woman from Detroit, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and two other felony charges in connection with a 2025 shooting outside a Footlocker […]
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 […]