Nationwide — Announcing the recipients of the 2024 Invest in Progress Grant, a collaborative initiative by Sage and The BOSS Network. This partnership has seen Sage commit funding over three […]
Women
1,000’s of Young Black Women to be Empowered by Former Victim of Childhood Molestation Who is Now an Author/ Activist
Nationwide — Adeola Oladele is a beacon of hope and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Born and raised in Nigeria, Adeola’s early life was fraught with […]
79-Year-Old Black Grandmother Celebrates Owning Her First Home
Nationwide — Mae Bailey, an African American mother of five from Little Rock, Arkansas, has fulfilled a lifelong dream at the age of 79 as she became a first-time homeowner.
Black-Owned School Created by HBCU Grad Launches New Curriculum Teaching Generational Wealth
Nationwide — Financial Joy School, a free financial education platform devoted to closing the racial wealth gap, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking initiative called the “We […]
Black Woman With Autism Makes History, Releases Her 30th Children’s Book
Nationwide — Ayanna Davis, an African American woman known as “Phenomenally Autistic,” has recently illustrated her 30th children’s book. She is an award-winning artist and Autism Advocate. Via her books […]
Black Woman From Kentucky Quit Her Job After Winning $90K Lottery
Nationwide — Reshawn Toliver, who is from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, couldn’t contain her excitement when she scratched off the winning numbers on five $5 Wild Cash Multiplier scratch-off tickets she bought […]
Former Black Walmart Exec Turned Author and Advocate Shares Insights on "Human-ing Well"
Amber Cabral Unveils Three Practical Approaches to Building Supportive Workplaces & Spaces by Being Good Humans Nationwide — Amber Cabral, an award-winning inclusion and equity strategist, certified coach, and author […]
Black Entrepreneur Partners With Major Hospital, Selling Her Hair Care Products in the Gift Shop
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, the founder of Diva By Cindy, has partnered with St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland to market her hair care brand in their gift shop. The […]
Black Mom of 5 Introduces Patent-Pending Products to Help Moms Navigate Postpartum
Nationwide — Meet Britnee Wheeler, a military spouse and mother of five, who wears many hats, including being the founder and CEO of Rose Maternity Co. She’s over the moon […]
Black Homeschooling Mom of 9 Continues to Inspire with Her Unique Bilingual Books for Children
Nationwide — Shylene Santiago, a visionary mother of nine children and a dedicated advocate for children’s literacy, persists in her mission to create one-of-a-kind beginner bilingual books for children across […]
Meet the Black Fashion Stylist/ Clothing Designer Whose Collection Reflect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Nationwide — Anita Davenport, the visionary founder of SingleTree Lane, is redefining the fashion industry’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through her innovative and culturally rich collections. With […]
First Black Woman Skateboard Artist Makes History, Takes Center Stage at First Solo Museum Exhibit
Nationwide — The Richmond Art Museum is proud to host an inspiring exhibition by Latosha Stone-Keagy, also known as ToshaIsGnarly, celebrating women’s empowerment, skateboarding, diversity, and the influence of anime […]
Meet the Black Mom Turned Food Justice Advocate Championing for Healthier Communities
Nationwide — Tambra Raye Stevenson, a determined mother in Washington, DC, has emerged as a champion for fighting for healthier communities with the Food Bill of Rights. Inspired by the […]
12-Year-Old Former Pre-Teen Beauty Queen Makes History, Releases Fitness Planner
Nationwide — Janae Madison, a 12-year-old multi-talented actress, model, and fitness advocate from Georgia, is making waves with her latest fitness endeavor. Despite her young age, Janae is proving that […]
Black Grandmother, Retired Educator Launches New Book Fair for Children of Color
Nationwide — On Saturday, July 27th, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a 60-year-old African American grandmother and former teacher, will host the When I See Me™ BIPOC Children’s Book Fair as […]
University of Michigan Names Its First Ever Black Woman Police Chief
Nationwide — Meet Crystal James, who was appointed as the new police chief at the University of Michigan. She steps into the role as the first Black person to lead […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Movement Supports Hundreds of Small Businesses in Detroit
Jennyfer Crawford-Williams to celebrate 10 years of All Things Detroit on April 7th Nationwide — Meet Jennyfer Crawford-Williams, the Founder of All Things Detroit Day, an annual event she created […]
Black Woman Podcaster Makes History with More Than 400 Episodes Produced in Two Years
Nationwide — Kimberly Cloud has been working diligently at creating and producing her podcast, The Kimberly Cloud Show, and has already produced more than 400 episodes. With this show, she […]
Mom Partners with Her HBCU Grad Daughter to Create a Holiday That Celebrates Black Women
Nationwide — When Dr. Audrey Muhammad came up with the idea to create a holiday that specifically celebrates Black women in a way different from Mother’s Day, she turned to […]
5 Black Friends Who Became Doctors Share Their Stories, From Middle School to Medical School
Nationwide — Drs. Diane Boykin, M.D.; Leah Matthews, M.D., MPH; Sylvia E. Morris, M.D., MPH; Jessica Osborn, M.D.; and Angela C.B. Walker, M.D. – all Black women – first came […]
Black Chamber of Arizona Names Dr. Velma Trayham as New CEO and President
Nationwide — The Black Chamber of Arizona has named Dr. Velma Trayham as its new Chief Executive Officer and President. Dr. Trayham will be working with the board of directors […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Organization Supports Single Mothers From Nashville to Nigeria
Nationwide — Adunni Adelowo, a woman whose life story embodies resilience and compassion, has established Voices of the Single Mothers Organization to address the hardships faced by single mothers in […]
12-Year-Old Black Actress on Broadway Makes History as Young Nala in 'The Lion King'
Nationwide — Meet Nia Thompson, the 12-year-old star shining on Broadway’s stage as Young Nala in The Lion King. With a passion for the stage that ignited at a young […]
Only Black Female Pilot From an HBCU Program Now Flying For a Commercial Airline
Nationwide — Gabrielle Harding, a graduate of Hampton University, is indeed the only Black female pilot from an HBCU program that is currently flying for a commercial airline. She recently […]
Singer Bobby Brown and His Wife Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Nationwide — R&B icon Bobby Brown and his wife, Alicia, recently received honorary doctorates in humanity from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University. The honor recognizes their impactful charity work, especially […]
Meet the Black Woman Powering One of the Midwest's Largest Security Firms
Nationwide — In a landscape dominated by male voices, Dr. Jennifer Matthews stands tall as a beacon of innovation and inclusion in the security sector. As the proud owner of […]
Woman Makes History as NYPD's First Ever Black Female Colorectal Surgeon
Nationwide — Meet Lynn M. O’Connor, who was appointed as the first-ever Black female colorectal surgeon to join the New York Police Department’s medical division, marking a significant milestone in […]
Woman Makes History as First Ever Black Female Captain in St. Paul Minnesota Fire Dept History
Nationwide — Brittney Baker, who was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, has made history as the first African American woman to achieve the rank of captain in the […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl Starring in Tyler Perry’s BET Series is Also a Model and Best-Selling Author
Nationwide — At just 10 years old, Amani Diggs has already distinguished herself as an extraordinary blend of intellect, vivacity, and leadership, captivating audiences both on and off the stage. […]
Meet the HBCU Grad, Mom of 1 Behind the Fastest-Growing Black-Owned STEM Company in Oakland
Nationwide — Meet CaTameron (CaT) Bobino, the Founder and CEO of The Know Consulting, the fastest-growing Black-owned STEM company in Oakland, California. She is an HBCU graduate of Stillman College […]
Award-Winning Middle School Math Teacher and Her Husband Create Innovative Hip-Hop Math Curriculum
Nationwide — Award-winning middle school teacher Keziah Finney and her husband, James, are the creators of Lyrical Math, an innovative curriculum that connects hip-hop culture with math. It is a […]
New Initiative That Pays Tribute to Shirley Chisholm Launched to Help Reduce Health Disparities in Black America
Nationwide — Black America suffers from high disparities in the affliction and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, asthma and stroke. The higher rates have been attributed to a lack of medical […]
The BOSS Network & Sage Awards $250K in Grants to the Divine Nine Sororities
Nationwide — Announcing the recipients of the 2024 Invest in Progress Grant, a collaborative initiative by Sage and The BOSS Network. This partnership has seen Sage commit funding over three […]
1,000’s of Young Black Women to be Empowered by Former Victim of Childhood Molestation Who is Now an Author/ Activist
Nationwide — Adeola Oladele is a beacon of hope and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Born and raised in Nigeria, Adeola’s early life was fraught with […]
79-Year-Old Black Grandmother Celebrates Owning Her First Home
Nationwide — Mae Bailey, an African American mother of five from Little Rock, Arkansas, has fulfilled a lifelong dream at the age of 79 as she became a first-time homeowner.
Black-Owned School Created by HBCU Grad Launches New Curriculum Teaching Generational Wealth
Nationwide — Financial Joy School, a free financial education platform devoted to closing the racial wealth gap, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking initiative called the “We […]
Black Woman With Autism Makes History, Releases Her 30th Children’s Book
Nationwide — Ayanna Davis, an African American woman known as “Phenomenally Autistic,” has recently illustrated her 30th children’s book. She is an award-winning artist and Autism Advocate. Via her books […]
Black Woman From Kentucky Quit Her Job After Winning $90K Lottery
Nationwide — Reshawn Toliver, who is from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, couldn’t contain her excitement when she scratched off the winning numbers on five $5 Wild Cash Multiplier scratch-off tickets she bought […]
Former Black Walmart Exec Turned Author and Advocate Shares Insights on "Human-ing Well"
Amber Cabral Unveils Three Practical Approaches to Building Supportive Workplaces & Spaces by Being Good Humans Nationwide — Amber Cabral, an award-winning inclusion and equity strategist, certified coach, and author […]
Black Entrepreneur Partners With Major Hospital, Selling Her Hair Care Products in the Gift Shop
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, the founder of Diva By Cindy, has partnered with St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland to market her hair care brand in their gift shop. The […]
Black Mom of 5 Introduces Patent-Pending Products to Help Moms Navigate Postpartum
Nationwide — Meet Britnee Wheeler, a military spouse and mother of five, who wears many hats, including being the founder and CEO of Rose Maternity Co. She’s over the moon […]
Black Homeschooling Mom of 9 Continues to Inspire with Her Unique Bilingual Books for Children
Nationwide — Shylene Santiago, a visionary mother of nine children and a dedicated advocate for children’s literacy, persists in her mission to create one-of-a-kind beginner bilingual books for children across […]
Meet the Black Fashion Stylist/ Clothing Designer Whose Collection Reflect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Nationwide — Anita Davenport, the visionary founder of SingleTree Lane, is redefining the fashion industry’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through her innovative and culturally rich collections. With […]
First Black Woman Skateboard Artist Makes History, Takes Center Stage at First Solo Museum Exhibit
Nationwide — The Richmond Art Museum is proud to host an inspiring exhibition by Latosha Stone-Keagy, also known as ToshaIsGnarly, celebrating women’s empowerment, skateboarding, diversity, and the influence of anime […]
Meet the Black Mom Turned Food Justice Advocate Championing for Healthier Communities
Nationwide — Tambra Raye Stevenson, a determined mother in Washington, DC, has emerged as a champion for fighting for healthier communities with the Food Bill of Rights. Inspired by the […]
12-Year-Old Former Pre-Teen Beauty Queen Makes History, Releases Fitness Planner
Nationwide — Janae Madison, a 12-year-old multi-talented actress, model, and fitness advocate from Georgia, is making waves with her latest fitness endeavor. Despite her young age, Janae is proving that […]
Black Grandmother, Retired Educator Launches New Book Fair for Children of Color
Nationwide — On Saturday, July 27th, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a 60-year-old African American grandmother and former teacher, will host the When I See Me™ BIPOC Children’s Book Fair as […]
University of Michigan Names Its First Ever Black Woman Police Chief
Nationwide — Meet Crystal James, who was appointed as the new police chief at the University of Michigan. She steps into the role as the first Black person to lead […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Movement Supports Hundreds of Small Businesses in Detroit
Jennyfer Crawford-Williams to celebrate 10 years of All Things Detroit on April 7th Nationwide — Meet Jennyfer Crawford-Williams, the Founder of All Things Detroit Day, an annual event she created […]
Black Woman Podcaster Makes History with More Than 400 Episodes Produced in Two Years
Nationwide — Kimberly Cloud has been working diligently at creating and producing her podcast, The Kimberly Cloud Show, and has already produced more than 400 episodes. With this show, she […]
Mom Partners with Her HBCU Grad Daughter to Create a Holiday That Celebrates Black Women
Nationwide — When Dr. Audrey Muhammad came up with the idea to create a holiday that specifically celebrates Black women in a way different from Mother’s Day, she turned to […]
5 Black Friends Who Became Doctors Share Their Stories, From Middle School to Medical School
Nationwide — Drs. Diane Boykin, M.D.; Leah Matthews, M.D., MPH; Sylvia E. Morris, M.D., MPH; Jessica Osborn, M.D.; and Angela C.B. Walker, M.D. – all Black women – first came […]
Black Chamber of Arizona Names Dr. Velma Trayham as New CEO and President
Nationwide — The Black Chamber of Arizona has named Dr. Velma Trayham as its new Chief Executive Officer and President. Dr. Trayham will be working with the board of directors […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Organization Supports Single Mothers From Nashville to Nigeria
Nationwide — Adunni Adelowo, a woman whose life story embodies resilience and compassion, has established Voices of the Single Mothers Organization to address the hardships faced by single mothers in […]
12-Year-Old Black Actress on Broadway Makes History as Young Nala in 'The Lion King'
Nationwide — Meet Nia Thompson, the 12-year-old star shining on Broadway’s stage as Young Nala in The Lion King. With a passion for the stage that ignited at a young […]
Only Black Female Pilot From an HBCU Program Now Flying For a Commercial Airline
Nationwide — Gabrielle Harding, a graduate of Hampton University, is indeed the only Black female pilot from an HBCU program that is currently flying for a commercial airline. She recently […]
Singer Bobby Brown and His Wife Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Nationwide — R&B icon Bobby Brown and his wife, Alicia, recently received honorary doctorates in humanity from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University. The honor recognizes their impactful charity work, especially […]
Meet the Black Woman Powering One of the Midwest's Largest Security Firms
Nationwide — In a landscape dominated by male voices, Dr. Jennifer Matthews stands tall as a beacon of innovation and inclusion in the security sector. As the proud owner of […]
Woman Makes History as NYPD's First Ever Black Female Colorectal Surgeon
Nationwide — Meet Lynn M. O’Connor, who was appointed as the first-ever Black female colorectal surgeon to join the New York Police Department’s medical division, marking a significant milestone in […]
Woman Makes History as First Ever Black Female Captain in St. Paul Minnesota Fire Dept History
Nationwide — Brittney Baker, who was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, has made history as the first African American woman to achieve the rank of captain in the […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl Starring in Tyler Perry’s BET Series is Also a Model and Best-Selling Author
Nationwide — At just 10 years old, Amani Diggs has already distinguished herself as an extraordinary blend of intellect, vivacity, and leadership, captivating audiences both on and off the stage. […]
Meet the HBCU Grad, Mom of 1 Behind the Fastest-Growing Black-Owned STEM Company in Oakland
Nationwide — Meet CaTameron (CaT) Bobino, the Founder and CEO of The Know Consulting, the fastest-growing Black-owned STEM company in Oakland, California. She is an HBCU graduate of Stillman College […]
Award-Winning Middle School Math Teacher and Her Husband Create Innovative Hip-Hop Math Curriculum
Nationwide — Award-winning middle school teacher Keziah Finney and her husband, James, are the creators of Lyrical Math, an innovative curriculum that connects hip-hop culture with math. It is a […]
New Initiative That Pays Tribute to Shirley Chisholm Launched to Help Reduce Health Disparities in Black America
Nationwide — Black America suffers from high disparities in the affliction and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, asthma and stroke. The higher rates have been attributed to a lack of medical […]