Women

Nationwide — Ivory Wants to be a Gerontologist by Aisha C. Young is a heartwarming new children’s book that follows the journey of 10-year-old Ivory, a young girl who discovers […]

Nationwide — Three teenage sisters from Winder, Georgia — Caidyn, Ashlyn, and Raegyn McCou — were safely located after being reported missing late last week. The girls, all under the […]

Nationwide — About 100 high school seniors living in New York City’s shelter system marked their graduation through the 10th annual Future Leaders ceremony. The event celebrated their strength and […]

Nationwide — Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon, a proud alumna of South Carolina State University and accomplished education leader, has been officially named Ms. Southern States 2025 by United Crown of America, […]

Nationwide — Kianna Jackson, a 25-year-old African American mother of two, was tragically shot and killed at a McDonald’s in Brandon, Mississippi, leaving behind a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old […]

Nationwide — TeeJ Mercer, the dynamic founder of Move-In Day Mafia, was recently spotlighted on the nationally syndicated Sherri talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd. During the April 9th episode, […]

Nationwide — Meet Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel and her husband, Darian McDaniel, the founders of ProBLK Health Vitamins, who are committed to building a healthier Black community by offering high-quality, Black […]

Nationwide — A jury in Fulton County, Georgia, has awarded $2.25 million to the grieving parents of a baby who was decapitated during childbirth—and whose autopsy was later shared online […]

Nationwide — Foxxtecca is making history with professional motorcycle drag racer Dystany Spurlock, who became only the second Black woman in history to compete in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle […]

Nationwide — Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has filed a $250 million lawsuit, claiming she was abused, overmedicated, and financially exploited under her guardianship. The suit names 48 defendants, including […]

Nationwide — Ahmonique Miller, a 28-year-old African American mother from Las Vegas, died just hours after getting a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction in Miami, Florida, back in March. She […]

Nationwide — 18-year-old Gabby Goodwin and her mom, Rozalynn, the founders of Confidence by GaBBY Goodwin, a trailblazing, Black-owned hair accessory brand, have won the $200,000 grand prize at the […]

Nationwide — Esaw Snipes-Garner, the widow of Eric Garner, whose death at the hands of New York police officers helped ignite a national movement for racial justice, has passed away […]

Nationwide — Connie Weeden, a 59-year-old grandmother from Slidell, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly helping her grandson, Jermaine Donald, after he escaped from the Orleans Justice Center. Authorities say she […]

Nationwide — Rashonda Greene, a 45-year-old African American woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, was killed Monday night when a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into her […]

Nationwide — Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old pregnant African American woman from Georgia who had been brain dead for months, has finally given birth, and her family says she will now […]

Nationwide — A viral video of an African American female student remaining seated during the national anthem at her college graduation has triggered strong reactions online. The clip, viewed nearly […]

Nationwide — Teasia Leonard, a young African American mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, is facing a child endangerment charge after her 2-year-old son was shot inside her home. Authorities believe the […]

Nationwide — University Technical College (UTC) student Kande Sill, who writes under the pseudonym Kande S. Summers, a gifted 16-year-old student, has been awarded the highly competitive Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. […]

Nationwide — Kisha A. Brown, Esq., an award-winning civil rights attorney and speaker Kisha A. Brown, Esq., is the founder of Justis Connection, a Black-owned legaltech platform committed to connecting […]

Nationwide — Beyoncé, her mom Tina Knowles, and her BeyGOOD Foundation have all partnered with her haircare brand Cécred to award $10,000 grants to salon and barbershop owners across the […]

Nationwide — Emily Nutley, a 43-year-old married woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in prison for having sex with a 17-year-old student in her school office. The […]

Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers—and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade. As the first Black woman […]

Nationwide — Tyler Perry addresses criticism over how he portrays African American women in his films, including his latest Netflix release, Straw. He says his work reflects real struggles and […]

Nationwide — In 2020, Ulysses Woodard, an African American pastor from Mobile, Alabama, shocked his church community when he shot his wife, Prophetess Alisha Woodard, outside a church after a […]

Nationwide — Visit Tanzania4Less, a premier Black-owned safari company, proudly announces a significant milestone: hosting its 100th customer last month. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to providing exceptional, affordable […]

Nationwide — Get ready for a transformational journey toward inner peace as indie author Max W. Miller’s new self-help release, Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, inspires readers in […]

Nationwide — Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ and talk show host, has passed away at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed her death in a […]

Nationwide — At 80 years old, Beatrice Wilson of metro Atlanta is proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. On Wednesday, she opened her eighth business—a vibrant […]

Nationwide — Idris Ekeize, a 6-year-old African American boy from Orange, New Jersey, is recovering after suffering second-degree burns from drinking scalding water at his elementary school. According to his […]

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds bacterial vaginosis (BV) recurrence drops significantly when male partners are treated, reshaping how healthcare providers and couples should […]

Nationwide — Eighteen years after dazzling audiences together in Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson reunited on a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show for the first time since […]