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5 Tips on How to Be a Human Lie Detector -- How To Know If Your Partner is Cheating... or Telling the Truth!

Black couple arguing

Nationwide — The ability to detect when someone is lying is a skill that fascinates us all, and sadly people lie more often then they tell the truth. James Patterson, […]

Former New York Author Shares a Gripping Combination of Crime and Love in New Novel

Gwendolyn Cahill, author of Out of Love

Nationwide — Author Gwendolyn Cahill spins a web of romance, crime and intrigue in her new novel, Out of Love. This engrossing book’s paperback and hardback editions are set to […]

Black Female Tech Entrepreneur Launches New Digital Business Card App That Helps With Professional Networking

Anie Akpe, founder of NetWorq App

— The beta version of NetWorq app (available on Google Play store) already has more than 35,000 downloads — Nationwide — Anie Akpe, an African American female tech entrepreneur from New […]

Black Relationship Expert Reveals the Psychology Behind Why Men (and Women) Cheat

Power Within, A Woman's Worth By Aaron Jordan, Jr.

Nationwide — A new book entitled, The Power Within, A Woman’s Worth: From Both Sexes (available on Amazon.com) tackles the controversial topic of cheating, and reveals the psychology behind why men […]

New Social Awareness Apparel Line and Movement Says "Black Men Matter," "Black Women Matter," "My Brother Matters," "Africans Matter" and More

We Matter Social Awareness Apparel Line

— Entrepreneur/ author/ social activist Richard Jeanty has launched the “We Matter” movement to bring attention to injustice taking place in urban communities — Atlanta, GA — There’s a new […]

First Ever Monthly Subscription Box Curated to Teach Children About Black History and African Geography

Heritage Box For Black Children

— What if year-round we could impart our history to our children? We would raise a proud, self-aware and empowered generation! Heritage Box delivers such a tool for families. — […]

Breaking Down Beliefs of Racial Hierarchy

Dr. Gail Christopher

By Dr. Gail C. Christopher, America’s Wire Writers Group Washington, DC — Fifty years ago, the Civil Rights Movement led to a series of laws banning public discrimination. African Americans […]

Planning a Much-Needed Getaway Trip With Your Girlfriends -- 3 Tips to Get Things Started

Sister Friends Getaway

By Connie Portis, Founder of Sisters & Friends Martha’s Vineyard Getaway Nationwide — What better time than now to say “this year, I am going to put myself at the […]

One Woman is on a Mission to Revolutionize the "Buy Black Economics" Movement and Create 2 Million Jobs

Buy Black Economics

Nationwide — It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. Thus, in an era where a sizable number of black people throughout the United States are being […]

Oakland Black Woman-Owned Organization Recognizes Urban Students For Perfect School Attendance – Gives Them $500 Each

Oakland Natives Give Back

— Oakland Natives Give Back (ONGB) Names Oakland Unified School District Winners of Month-long “Every Day Counts” Student Perfect Attendance Challenge — — Phase II of Challenge to Take Place […]

"In My Early 30’s, My Doctor Told Me I Had Early Menopause and Could Never Have Children… But A Year Later I Got Pregnant"

Debra Peek-Haynes

By Debra Peek-Haynes Nationwide — Many of us take things for granted. I was guilty, too. Thinking that whenever I decided to have children it would happen, I decided to start […]

South African Mayor Creates Scholarship For Girls Who Pass "Virginity Test"

South African girls

Uthukela, South Africa — A mayor in South Africa is being both praised and criticized for awarding scholarships to 16 young women who have remained virgins. Dudu Mazibuko (a woman), […]

Stacey Dash Says, "Get Rid of Black History Month and BET" and "BET Lies to Black People"

Stacey Dash speaks out against BET

Nationwide — Actress and political commentator Stacey Dash is being criticized again for making comments that some say offend African American culture. First, she publicly stated that we should get […]

New Book Released: "99 Amazing Black Woman-Owned Businesses You Should Support!"

99 Amazing Black Woman-Owned Businesses E-Book Cover

Nationwide — Federal government research has confirmed that African American women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs, and now a new directory of the top 99 Black woman-owned businesses has […]

Nielsen Promotes Angela Talton to Chief Diversity Officer

Angela Talton, Nielsen, Chief Diversity Officer

New York, NY — Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) announced that Angela Talton has been promoted to Chief Diversity Officer reporting to Chief Executive Officer Mitch Barns.

The Black Women Millionaires Mentor™ Teaches Black Women Entrepreneurs How to “Pimp Your Pain” into a Seven-Figure Business in Upcoming Tour

Venus Opal Reese

-– 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; […]

Princeton University Gearing Up to Host Sixth Summer Academy for Minority Teen Girls

At The Well Conference

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

Debra Peek-Haynes

— 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

Dr. Paula Watkins, founder of The Cyber Education Center

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"

Natalie Cole

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

Doreen Rainey

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 Show

— 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

Stephanie Wiltz, Decor Designer

— 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

Janice L. Mathis

— 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

Essynce Moore Receives Award

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

Rachel Dolezal

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”

Trust by Iyanla Vanzant

— 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!

The Black Manual by Dr. Shane Perrault

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

Really? Apples Don't Fall Far From the Tree by Bea Lewis

— 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

Free Your Mind By Cortez R. Rainey

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

Teneasha Pierson

— 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

30 Day Reset By Karen Taylor Bass

— 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 […]


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 […]