-– Dr. Venus Opal Reese will kick off a ten city business training tour from Jan. 21, 2016 to Sept. 8, 2016, traveling to Atlanta; Orlando, Fla.; Houston; New Jersey; […]
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Princeton University Gearing Up to Host Sixth Summer Academy for Minority Teen Girls
New York, NY — For the sixth straight year, the At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy will be held on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. […]
Black Wellness Advocate Kicks Off "Conversations" Tour in Oakland
— Kaiser Permanente to sponsor author’s February tour — Oakland, CA — Author and long-time holistic health champion Debra Peek-Haynes will take her message of better living through nutrition to […]
Paula Watkins: First African-American Virtual School Founder
Redford, MI — For more than 30 years, Dr. Paula Watkins has spent her professional career focusing on improving the student achievement gap in the core academic areas of mathematics, writing, […]
8 Reasons Why Singer Natalie Cole is and Will Always Be "Unforgettable"
Nationwide — Singer Natalie Cole passed away over the 2015/16 holiday season; She reportedly died from from congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age […]
Radical Success Coach Doreen Rainey to be Honored as Coach of the Year
Washington, DC — Personal and business coach, speaker and management consultant, Doreen Rainey will be honored as the Coach of the Year at the 2016 Black Life Coaches Business Strategy […]
Black British Actress Launches Hilarious New Comedy Show on YouTube -- Plays 8 Different Characters
— Kandace Caine stars in “The Kandace Caine Show,” a funny new YouTube series where she takes on a multitude of roles, all in the name of love! — Los Angeles, CA […]
African American Décor Designer Stephanie Wiltz Opens First Exquisite Showroom in Southern California
— The Honorable Ontario Mayor Paul Leon Sanctioned the Showroom as “The Beverly Hills of Ontario!” — Ontario, CA — In Ontario, California, Black Friday Weekend will forever be remembered […]
Janice L. Mathis Named Executive Director of the National Council of Negro Women
— Mathis, a noted lawyer, diversity advocate and administrator, hails from Athens, Georgia — Washington, DC — The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) today announced the appointment of Janice […]
13-Year Old Entrepreneur Extraordinaire is Awarded By the State of New Jersey For Opening a Spa and Boutique Exclusively for Children, Tweens, and Teens
Passaic, NJ — Essynce Couture, LLC Spa and Boutique, owned by 13-year old Essynce Moore, had a grand opening on November 1, 2015 that offered complimentary services to children, tweens […]
Rachel Dolezal, Woman Who Pretended to be Black, To Name Her Son After This Black Icon
Nationwide — 37-year old Rachel Dolezal, a former NAACP leader from Spokane, Washington who was fired and harshly criticized for pretending to be Black, is back in the news. She […]
Spiritual Life Coach and Acclaimed TV Personality, Iyanla Vanzant, Releases Latest Book Entitled “TRUST: Mastering the 4 Essential Trusts”
— Empowerment book features Iyanla’s life-saving trust prescriptions — New York, NY — You just can’t trust anyone!” seems to be a constant refrain in the modern world. Indeed, learning […]
New Relationship Book Says For African American Women, the Rules for Love and Marriage Are Different!
Nationwide — In his new book entitled, The Black Manual – Less Drama, More Love: A Single Woman’s Guide to Choosing Mr. Right, Dr. Shane Perrault, PhD, Marital Psychologist, makes […]
Retired Black Educator Releases New Book About Why Some Parents Are at Fault for Their Children's Behavior
— To understand a child all you have to do is meet their parents and when you do, sometimes all you can say is “Really? Apples Don’t Fall Far From […]
Finally, A Meditation Book Written For African Americans
New York, NY — Free Your Mind: An African American Guide to Meditation and Freedom by Cortez R. Rainey is now available in bookstores for African Americans who want to […]
One Month Old African American Owned Handbag and Jewelry Company in the Top 10
— Online Shop, Teespoon Boutique, is in the running to win a brick-and-mortar store — Washington, DC — Teespoon Boutique, an African-American owned company offering handcrafted handbags and accessories produced […]
PR Expert and Brand Mom to Teach Black Entrepreneurs How To Grow Their Brand in 30 Days
— 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 […]
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 […]
Nigerian Woman Gives Birth to Quadruplets at Age 50
Nationwide — Olushola Olonade, a 50-year-old woman from Nigeria, celebrated becoming a mother after welcoming quadruplets, two boys and two girls, following years of waiting for marriage and children. Olonade shared […]
Founder of First Black Woman-Owned Skateboard Company Launches New Designs With Limited-Edition Collections
Nationwide — Latosha Stone-Keagy, the founder and CEO of Proper Gnar, the first Black woman-owned skateboard company, is marking a new chapter defined by intentional design, creative independence, and a […]
White Man Sentenced for Raping and Killing His Black Girlfriend's 3-Year-Old Daughter Dies in Prison
Nationwide — Robert Fisher, a 34-year-old man from Rensselaer, New York, died in prison just one month after starting a 20-year-to-life sentence for raping and killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, […]
Black Triplets Graduate From High School Together as Valedictorians With 4.59 GPA
Nationwide — 18-year-old triplets Laurel, Daylan, and Sophia Daly from Plainfield, New Jersey, celebrated a major milestone when they graduated high school together, with Laurel and Sophia sharing the title […]
Black Woman Responds After White Woman Questions Her Presence at the Opera
Nationwide — LaeTania Richardson, an African American woman and entrepreneur, gained attention after a video showed a white woman questioning her presence at a Los Angeles opera performance. She calmly […]
Meet the 23-Year-Old Black Woman Empowering Small and Minority-Owned Businesses Through Her New Shipping Company
Nationwide — Tech entrepreneur Tiffany Geddis is officially shaking up the logistics industry with the launch of Ship Fairy, a shipping platform designed to dismantle the financial barriers facing minority-owned […]
Just Like Me TV Launches Five Original Animated Series Led by a Black Princess Who Currently Has No Rival Anywhere on Screen
“The Unexpected Princess” headlines a five-show slate premiering July 13, giving parents something positive, entertaining, and kid-friendly for their children to watch this summer, alongside “Jalen’s Neighborhood,” “ABN Newsroom,” “The […]
Mom of 7-Year-Old Girl Who Died From 90 Wounds on Her Body to Sue County
Nationwide — Portia Duncan, the birth mother of 7-year-old African American girl Jor’Dynn Duncan, who died after suffering more than 90 injuries, is preparing to sue Suffolk County in New […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Tiffany Haddish's 2022 DUI Case Heads to Trial After Judge Rejects Her Dismissal Request
Nationwide — Tiffany Haddish’s 2022 DUI case will move forward after a Georgia judge rejected her request to dismiss the charges. The actress and comedian is now set to face trial […]
Police Find Body of Missing 4-Year-Old Black Girl in Lake Dissolved by Chemicals
Nationwide — Javeayah Harris, a 4-year-old African American girl from Aiken, South Carolina, was the focus of a disturbing death investigation after authorities revealed her body was destroyed with chemicals […]
Black Female Founder Who Has Helped 100,000+ Women Investors Launches Rich Auntie Wealth Initiative
Nationwide — After spending years helping thousands of women gain confidence in the stock market, Cassandra Cummings, founder of The Stocks & Stilettos Society, has launched the Rich Auntie Wealth […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl From California Becomes Top-Ranked Sprinter in the U.S.
Nationwide — Janet Criss, a 14-year-old African American track athlete from Northern California, is making a name for herself as the top-ranked middle school 100-meter sprinter in the state and […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Black Influencer Accuses Former NFL Player of Sending Her Racist Text Messages
Nationwide — African American influencer NiKoKobean is accusing former NFL player Jason Short of sending her racist messages after she discussed the Karen Read lawsuit. She later shared the alleged […]
Only Black Woman-Owned Non-Ballet Dance Academy in Los Angeles Launches Summer Program
The Black Dance Academy, home of Black culture and arts in the heart of Leimert Park, invites dancers and drummers ages 5 and up into a summer program — no […]
It's Official. Black Woman Therapist Who Beat DoorDash Without a Lawyer Now Holds Federal Trademark
The USPTO has issued LeadDash its federal trademark registration, sealing Dr. Ashley Bryant’s pro se victory over the $70 billion tech giant Nationwide — On April 28, 2026, the United […]
Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom
Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]
Black Firefighter-in-Training Surprises His Girlfriend With Rescue-Themed Marriage Proposal
Nationwide — Jayson Ralph, a Black firefighter-in-training with the New York City Fire Department, turned a routine event into a surprise proposal for his girlfriend, Dasia Moore. His fellow firefighters […]
Meet the Black American Woman Renovating a House in Italy That She Purchased for $1 Dollar
Nationwide — Celina Sengendo, a 31-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, bought a home in Italy for $1.16 through a one-euro housing program. She shared her journey online after many […]
Two Black Woman-Led Organizations Recognized With Prestigious Honors in South Carolina
Nationwide — Excellence in business and service has been recognized once again across two organizations founded by Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a former behavior specialist and award-winning educator with more than […]
Black Parents Whose Son Was Called the N-Word Say School Officials Called the Cops and Expelled Him
Nationwide — Karis Stoudamire-Phillips and her husband, Mike, two African American parents from Portland, Oregon, raised concerns after their son was called a racial slur at The Madeleine School. However, the […]
Two Black Women Who Live 50 Miles Apart Reach Rare Milestone Ages of 110 and 107
Nationwide — Willie Mae Jackson, who is from Jacksonville, Florida, and Sallie Chatman, who is from Folkston, Georgia, recently turned 110 and 107. Both women are among the oldest Black […]
Family Mourns Black Teen Killed After Truck Crashes into Bakery Where She Worked
Nationwide — Zion Branch, a 19-year-old African American teen from Humble, Texas, sadly passed away after a pickup truck crashed into the bakery where she worked. She had recently finished […]
Black Woman Freed After 11 Years in Prison as Appeals Court Reviews Hidden Evidence in Murder Case
Nationwide — Tameshia Shelton, an African American woman who served 11 years in prison after a 2009 murder conviction, has been released after a court ordered a new trial. The […]
White School Counselor Faces Charges Over Alleged Indecent Liberties With Several Students
Nationwide — Lesli Bryant, a 37-year-old school counselor in Orange County, North Carolina, who is married with three children, was arrested after allegations involving inappropriate conduct with students. She now […]
Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia
Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]
Mom of 1-Year-Old Boy Shot by Police Controversially Flashes Cash at Her Son's Funeral
Nationwide — Vellesiya Wiley, the 20-year-old mom of Kohen, a one-year-old boy who was shot dead by police in a Walmart parking lot over alleged stolen diapers, is under fire […]
Innocent Black Woman Arrested for Killing White Man in Parking Lot Dispute, Claims Self-Defense
Nationwide — An unidentified Black woman from North Lauderdale, Florida, has been arrested after fatally shooting Bart Diguglielmo, a 62-year-old white man, during an argument over a parking space at […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Makes History as the Youngest Chartered Accountant in Her Country
Nationwide — Osasere Okundaye, a 16-year-old girl from Nigeria, has set a new national record after becoming the youngest chartered accountant in the country. She achieved the milestone by passing […]
Pregnant Black Woman Attacked by Dogs, Forced Her Into Emergency Delivery
Nationwide — Renee Wilson, an African American woman from Tacoma, Washington, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by two loose dogs while pregnant. Doctors later induced labor, and her baby […]