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New Book Addresses Stereotypes That Say Minorities Are Unattractive, Uneducated, Loud, Violent, Single, Poor and Lazy!

Societal Perceptions

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's bookcover

— 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!

Kimberly Bozeman

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!

Karen Taylor Bass With Ebooks

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

Afrikan Gems Heritage Box

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

My Daddy Does My Hair

— 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

A Queen's Discovery Documentary

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

Dr. Vivian A. Anderson

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

JeffriAnne Wilder

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 Brown

— 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

Black Girls Cruise

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 with her Quick Clean Hair Mist 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

PZI Jeans Spring and Summer 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

Setria James, founder of Doodle Coloring Books

— 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

Dr. Rosalind Y. Tompkins

— 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 […]

13-Year Old Entrepreneur and Author Extraordinaire Launches New Book, "7th Grade Middle School Chronicles"

Essynce Moore

— Book Tour Coming Soon! — Passaic, NJ — 7th Grade Middle School Chronicles: Oh Essynce, If Only You Could See the Future… is the latest book written by teen […]

Real Estate Mogul Roberta Hoskie, Who Was Once Poverty Stricken, Launches Ms. Millionaire Mindset Academy

Roberta Hoskie

New Haven, CT — To those who know her, Roberta Hoskie is much more than a real estate mogul. For Cherice Dykes, Hoskie serves as an inspiration for her and […]

Three Houston Teens Killed in Terrible Car Accident Caused by Distracted Driving

Three Black Teens Killed in Houston

Houston, TX — Sadly, three of four teens from Houston, Texas that were returning from a spring break trip to Padre Island were recently killed in a terrible car accident […]

How Joanne Sylvestre is Closing the Gap Between Black Women and Leadership Roles in the Healthcare Industry

New York, NY — Visionary Joanne Sylvestre is empowering minority women with her non-profit organization, The Nutressence Network, which offers strategic mentorship programs to women of color across the United […]

Major Breakthrough For Women -- Black-Owned Innovative Company Raises Hair From the Dead!

Before and After Hair Growth

Nationwide — A four-month old African American-owned company has created a nationwide frenzy with its all-natural internal hair regrowth products. These products are helping women (and men) who have lost […]

Stacey Dash on Obama's Presidency: "We Got Blacked in to It!"

President Obama Vs. Stacey Dash

Nationwide — Actress/ political commentator Stacey Dash is at it again, and this time she’s bashing President Obama. Recently while at the 2016 Conservative Political Action Conference, she had quite […]

New Book "Prisoner of Love" Teaches Black Women (and Men) How To Be Happy in an Unhappy Marriage

Prisoner of Love E-Book

Nationwide — No one gets married expecting to get divorced, but the cold reality is that the divorce rate in America is ridiculously high and is rising every day! But […]

Obama-Nominated Top Black Female Government Administrator to Speak at DC Women's History Month Luncheon Event

Denise Turner Roth

Washington, DC — On Thursday, March 24th, Sterling Women of Washington DC will host a special Women’s History Month Luncheon featuring guest speaker Denise Turner Roth, Administrator of the General […]

San Francisco Bay Area Author Releases Sensational Biographic Novel Reflecting on Younger Year's Mistakes and Later Year's Fixes

Life is a Canvas By Joy Elan

“Life Is A Canvas” by Joy Elan — Author Joy Elan is a vibrant and outgoing single mom, teacher, mentor and lover of learning. The academic intellectual earned undergraduate and […]

Entrepreneur Tanya M. Howard Brings Delicious Southern Style Food to Local Grocery Store Freezers

Tanya M. Howard

— Mouth Meets South™ Fills Void in Grocer Freezer Section, Captures Essence of Southern Cuisine in Convenient, Delicious Meals — Suffolk, VA — Tanya M. Howard, founder & CEO of […]

African American Resident Lands Top Breast Cancer Fellowship

Dr. Vivian Jolley Bea

— Female physician rises above inner-city start through music and hard work — Charleston, SC — As Vivian Jolley Bea, M.D., finishes her surgical residency at the Medical University of […]

Black Lifestyle and Business Expert Has New Focus For 2016 -- Launches New Webinar Series For Women and Teens

LaQuita Sharee Lewis-Poole

Coppell, TX — Entrepreneur and lifestyle/ business coach, LaQuita Sharee Lewis-Poole, has announced the launch of a new webinar series that renews her focus on helping women and teens, especially […]

Black Girl Magic: First Black Woman to Own Patent on Natural Hair Products Gets to Visit Madame CJ Walker's Headquarters

Gwen Jimmere and Madam CJ Walker

Detroit, MI — Gwen Jimmere, CEO & Founder of Naturalicious (www.naturalicious.net), has become the first African American woman in history to own a U.S. patent on a product made with […]

Miami Police Union Upset That Beyonce Used Her NFL Super Bowl Performance to Promote the Black Panthers

Beyonce Black Panthers Performance

Miami, FL — Javier Ortiz, president of a local police union in Miami, Floria wants to boycott superstar Beyonce’s upcoming concert in Miami, Floria because he says that during her […]

20 Inspirational Quotes For Black Moms and Their Daughters (From Oprah, Maya Angelou, and More!)

Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou

Nationwide — It’s no secret that African American women love to read and hear inspirational and motivational quotes, especially when its coming from other influential African American women. Some of […]

11-Year-Old Activist, Marley Dias, to be Honored on International Pretty Brown Girl Day on February 27, 2016

Marley Dias

— Dias, who launched the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, will be a “Dream Big” awardee at Spelman College — Atlanta, GA — 11-year-old activist, Marley Dias, will be honored with the “Dream […]

$188 Million Powerball Winner, Marie Holmes, Being Sued by Local Pastor

Marie Holmes, Powerball Lottery winner

Shallotte, NC — 27-year old Marie Holmes, the woman from North Carolina that recently won the $188 million Powerball lottery, is back in the news. The first time, it was […]


20-Year-Old Woman Who Shot Two People While Defending Her Brother Pleads Guilty

Lakylia Taylor

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

Shawanda Alston

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

Dr. Ashley Little, Founder of The HBCU Experience Movement

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

Ashley Kirkwood

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

Orisha Brown, Founder of Good Hope Tutoring

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

Nicole S. Palmer, Founder of Black Womaning After Hours

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

Let It Flow Fest panelists

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

McKenna West

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

Jada Sellers, Christian Hursey

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

Terri Pollock with her daughter

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

Viola Davis

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

Karen Attiah

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

Anthony Edwards, Alexandria Desroches

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

Decruis Tatum

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

Kenya Glasgow and her daughter Kennedi

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

Taylor C. Liddell, Founder of P2 and You Skincare

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

Aretha Franklin

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

Michelle Lemon and her daughter Bryne

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

Patti LaBelle and her nephew Byl Holte

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

Alisa Goods

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

Talicia Durham

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

Gabrielle Forman

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

Malia Wakesho-Ajwang

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

Joi Rodrigue, winner of Mrs Black Globe International

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

Megan Thee Stallion

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

Chantel Brooks

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

Helen Woodyard

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

Temne Hardaway with her family

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

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, Founders of Coc Marketplace

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

Kierra Coles

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

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his mother Pamela Warner

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

Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper

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 […]