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 […]
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Heritage Box Collaborates with Afrikan Gems on Afro-Centric Gift Boxes for Mother's Day
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
— 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
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
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
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 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
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’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
— 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
— 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
— 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"
— 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
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
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!
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!"
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
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
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 — 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
— 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
— 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
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
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
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!)
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
— 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
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 […]
5 Tips on How to Be a Human Lie Detector -- How To Know If Your Partner is Cheating... or Telling the Truth!
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
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
— 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 […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Stabbed to Death While Walking on Street in Broad Daylight
Nationwide — Edimari Hernandez Chacon, a 7-year-old African American girl from Chicago, Illinois, was stabbed to death in broad daylight while walking through the city’s Chatham neighborhood. Police said an […]
Black Mom Dies After Being Struck While Helping Crash Victim Trapped in Flipped Car
Nationwide — Ka’Sheena Daniels, a 31-year-old African American woman from New Orleans, Louisiana, sadly died after stopping on Interstate 10 to help a driver trapped inside a flipped car. She […]
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc. Hosts Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting on Sickle Cell Disease
Virtual meeting to bring the sickle cell community together to inform future drug development Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Voices Alliance, a partnership of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of […]
Black Author Who Earned Her Ph.D. at 60 Releases Legacy Journal Inspired by a Secret Her Mother Kept Until Death
Nationwide — She Had a Whole World Inside Her: What I Want You to Know — A Legacy Journal for Women by Dr. T. Sandi Williams began with a locked […]
Black Female Doctor With 20 Years of Experience Launches Leadership Programs to Empower Nurses Globally
Through the BLEND Leadership Development Program and the new annual “An Evening with Dr. Bentil,” the healthcare executive is equipping nurses to lead with confidence, vision, and measurable impact. Nationwide […]
Award-Winning "Beyond the Diagnosis" Documentary Follows Three Southern Black Women Thriving With HIV
Ourconic Entertainment film will also stream same-day on JaroGO in the United States, Canada, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa Nationwide — Black women continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, […]
Meet the Black Mom Running A Soul Food Restaurant in Georgia With Her Twin Autistic Sons
Family-owned restaurant invites the Metro Atlanta community to support a mission-driven business built around opportunity, independence, and legacy. Nationwide — After watching their twin sons with mild autism apply for […]
Singer Trina Braxton Mourns the Death of Her Husband Von Scales at 58
Nationwide — Von Scales, the husband of singer and reality television star Trina Braxton, has sadly passed away at 58. His family announced his death in a statement and did […]
Halle Berry’s Ex Seeks Sole Custody After Accusing Her of Abusing Their 12-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Halle Berry is facing a new custody dispute after her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, accused her of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo. He has asked the court for […]
Barack and Michelle Obama Celebrate 34th Anniversary Amid Divorce Rumors
Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama are celebrating 34 years of marriage with affectionate messages that also put to rest renewed speculation about their relationship. The former president and first lady […]
31-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Pouring Boiling Water On Teen Girl During Fight
Nationwide — Shanell Lakeisha Cohen, a 31-year-old woman from Michigan, was arrested after authorities said she admitted to pouring boiling water on a 15-year-old girl following a physical fight. The […]
87-Year-Old Black Woman Beat Up, and Nearly Killed in Brutal Home Robbery
Nationwide — Erlin Gooch, an 87-year-old African American former civil rights activist from Ripley, Tennessee, is recovering in a rehabilitation facility after a brutal home invasion left her badly injured […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms Could Become the First Black Woman Governor in U.S. History
Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms is running in a very close Georgia governor race that could make history. If she wins, she would become Georgia’s first Black governor and the first […]
Former White Police Officer, Amber Guyger, Granted Parole After Serving Only 7 Years for Botham Jean’s Murder
Nationwide — Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer who was convicted of murdering Botham Jean, has been granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year prison sentence. The […]
Woman Gets 40 Years in Prison for Starving and Torturing Her Adopted Son For Years
Nationwide — Chloe Lyn Jackson-Jones, a 42-year-old African American woman from Newnan, Georgia, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to abusing and torturing her adopted […]
Elderly Man Finally Arrested 8 Months After the Hit-and-Run Death of Former Nickelodeon Star Kianna Underwood
Nationwide — Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress who appeared on All That, was killed in a Brooklyn, New York, hit-and-run in January. More than eight months later, police […]
Black Medical Student Diagnosed With Breast Cancer At Just 25 Years Old After Losing Her Mom to the Same Disease
Nationwide — Quintera Knight, an African American medical student from Morehouse School of Medicine, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, was just 25 years old and in her first year of […]
37-Year-Old Attorney Allegedly Tried to Bring 8 Cell Phones into a Federal Prison
Nationwide — Ivy Collins-Harris, an attorney from Rochester, New York, faces a federal charge after authorities accused her of trying to bring marijuana, tobacco, cellphones, and other contraband into a […]
Black Educator With More Than 20 Years of Teaching Killed in Two-Car Crash
Nationwide — Rosa Green, a 61-year-old African American educator from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, died after a two-car crash Monday morning, Sept. 28. She was a longtime math teacher at […]
White Woman Accused of Harassing Black Audio Engineer Who Enhanced Call in Nolan Wells Case Ordered to Stay Away
Nationwide — Sarah J. Fields, a social media commentator who criticized an African American audio engineer over an enhanced recording connected to the Nolan Wells death investigation, is now under […]
Meet the Black Female Truck Driver Making History as the Founder of a Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Inspired By Her Late Parents
Nationwide — Kelly Katrina is a mom of two children, ages 13 and 7, and also the founder of Kelly Katrina Collections, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand founded in 2022. […]
Black Author's “Why Do I Want to Get Married?” Journal Helps Readers Determine How Ready They Are For Marriage
Nationwide — Conversations about marriage often focus on finding the right person, reaching the next relationship milestone, planning a wedding, or building a future together. Author, Writing Branding Strategist, Public […]
Meet the Black Doctor With a Community Cure for Gun Violence
Nationwide — Pastors, faith leaders, parents, grandparents, community leaders, educators, elected officials, businesses, and concerned citizens are being called together for a groundbreaking Interfaith Power Breakfast Summit: A Community Cure […]
Mom Arrested and Charged After Leaving Her 4 Children Home Alone to Go on a Cruise
Nationwide — Nathalie Belizaire, a 29-year-old African American mother from North Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested after she reportedly left her four young children home alone while she took a […]
26-Year-Old Black Woman Running for Mayor of Philadelphia is One of the Youngest in History
Nationwide — Shania Bennett, a 26-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is running for mayor of the city, making her one of the youngest candidates to seek the city’s […]
Black Founder of United Colors of Cancer Celebrates Reaching First 100 Voice Milestone
1,000 Voices for Cancer Equity Campaign documents the experiences of cancer patients survivors and caregivers Nationwide — Bikira Radcliffe, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at United Colors of Cancer (UCC), […]
White Teacher Only Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Inappropriate Conduct With Two Students
Nationwide — Shelby Dawn Lashombe, a white teacher from Waco, Texas, has avoided a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to having sexual encounters with two […]
25-Year-Old Black Woman Wins NASA's $300K Prize for Innovation to Feed Astronauts on Mars
Nationwide — Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje, a 25-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has won NASA’s $300,000 top prize for designing a food system that could help astronauts eat fresh […]
Republic of Congo Joins Miss Universe Pageant for the First Time with 24-Year-Old Contestant
Nationwide — Georgina Kambongo is making history as the first woman to win the Miss Universe Republic of the Congo title, becoming the Central African nation’s first official representative at […]
Emmett Till's Cousin, Priscilla Till, Announces Run for Governor of Mississippi
Nationwide — Priscilla Williams Till, civil rights advocate and cousin of Emmett Till, the African American teen who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, is preparing to run for governor […]
34-Year-Old Mom Charged for Allegedly Killing Her 10-Month-Old Daughter With Morphine
Nationwide — Tynisha Lashae Jones, a 34-year-old African American mother from Anderson, South Carolina, has been charged after her 10-month-old daughter, Talayah, died from drug toxicity. Investigators said laboratory testing […]
Black Influencer Who Has Helped Thousands of People to Naturally Shed Pounds is Back With a Bigger Vision
Deidra “Dee” Smith, the weight-loss motivator regained access to her community of more than 943,000 Facebook followers after a season marked by surgery, recovery, business expansion, and the creation of […]