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HBCU Graduate Launches Her First Workshop in Dubai with Six and Seven-Figure Earning Entrepreneurs

Taurea Avant, Founder of the Legacy Leaders Workshop

Nationwide — Book Profits Club™, founded by renowned entrepreneur and speaker Taurea Avant, is hosting The Legacy Leaders Workshop, a five-hour event in Dubai that will be a remarkable evening […]

White Teen Arrested for Racist Graffiti at Schools in Missouri, His Mom Turned Him In

Patrick Sloan arrested for racist graffiti

Nationwide — Patrick Sloan, an 18-year-old teen from Affton, Missouri, is facing charges for spray-painting racist graffiti, including threats to kill Black people, at two schools. His mother turned him […]

Tyler Perry Demands Answers During Singer Angie Stone's Funeral Service

Tyler Perry during Angie Stone's funeral

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry delivered an emotional eulogy at Angie Stone’s funeral, calling out the music industry for failing the late singer. The service, held at Word of Faith […]

Ray J Detained by Police After Heated Argument with Princess Love Amid Ongoing Divorce

Ray J detained after argument with Princess Love

Nationwide — Ray J was briefly detained by police in Los Angeles after a heated argument with his ex-wife, Princess Love. The incident happened on March 13th when Ray J […]

2025 Pitch Competition Finalists Announced for Athene Black & Brown Business Summit

Finalists at 2025 Athene Black and Brown Business Summit

Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced seven finalists for the 2025 pitch competition at the Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit. The pitch […]

Former En Vogue Singer Dawn Robinson Reveals She's Been Living in Her Car for Three Years

Dawn Robinson living in car

Nationwide — Dawn Robinson, former En Vogue member, revealed in a YouTube video that she has been living in her car for the past three years. She shared her struggles […]

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump Have Been Quietly Dating for Months

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump dating

Nationwide — Tiger Woods has been quietly dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., for several months. A source close to the Trump family confirmed their relationship and […]

Michelle Obama Teams Up with Her Brother Craig Robinson for New Podcast

Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson launch IMO podcast

Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama has launched a new podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson, to discuss life’s challenges and relationships. Produced by the Obamas’ media company, Higher […]

R&B Singer Ne-Yo Proudly Shares His 'Pyramid' of Four Girlfriends

Ne-Yo in a relationship with four girlfriends

Nationwide — Ne-Yo, the R&B singer known for hits like Let Me Love You, has officially introduced his four girlfriends — Moneii, Bri, Cristina, and Arielle. On social media, he […]

Black Woman Makes History, Publishes 30 Books Showing Women and Girls How to Recognize Their Worth

Dominique Williams

Nationwide — In a world where self-doubt, societal pressure, and limiting beliefs often hinder girls and women from realizing their full potential, Dominique Williams stands as a beacon of empowerment […]

Fast Food Worker Accused of Stealing Customer's Card to Pay Probation Fees

Aleefah Sumpter, fast food worker who stole customer's card info

Nationwide — Aleefah Sumpter, a 25-year-old woman from Newnan, Georgia, is wanted for identity theft and fraud after allegedly stealing a customer’s card information while working at Whataburger. Police say […]

23-Year-Old Woman Accused of Killing Her Boyfriend After Going Through His Phone

Tatyana Evans shot her boyfriend out of jealousy

Nationwide — Tatyana Evans, a 23-year-old African American woman, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting her boyfriend, Geovanni Montague, 28, in Harris County, Texas. Authorities say the […]

Wendy Williams Passes Hospital Evaluation, to Appear on "The View" For First Time in 4 Years

Wendy Williams

Nationwide — Wendy Williams has announced that she successfully passed a medical evaluation after being hospitalized for a wellness check. The 60-year-old former talk show host was removed from her […]

70-Year-Old Gayle King to Travel Outer Space with Historic All-Female Crew

Gayle King to go to outer space

Nationwide — Gayle King will be part of an all-female crew on Blue Origin’s upcoming space mission this spring. The mission will make history as the first all-female crewed spaceflight […]

Body of Missing Atlanta Educator Gary Jones Finally Found After Month-Long Search

Gary Jones and Joycelyn Wilson

Nationwide — The body of Gary Jones was finally recovered from Lake Oconee on Sunday, March 9th, after nearly a month of searching. Jones, who was an educator from Atlanta, […]

Jurnee Smollett’s Ex-Husband Demands Half of Her Retirement Savings Years After Divorce

Jurnee Smollett and her ex-husband, Josiah Bell

Nationwide — Actress Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband, Josiah Bell, is seeking 50% of the actress’s retirement savings, including her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) pension, nearly four years after their divorce. Bell […]

DC Mayor to Remove Black Lives Matter Plaza, Gives into Pressure From Trump Administration

Black Lives Matter Plaza in DC reported to be removed

Nationwide — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to remove the Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, a symbol created in 2020 during nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death. The […]

Black-Owned Brand, Balacia, Shines as the Official Jeweler of the NAACP Image Awards 2025 Gift Lounge

Founders of Balacia, the official Jeweler of the NAACP Image Awards

Nationwide — Balacia, a distinguished family-owned and Black-owned luxury jewelry brand, proudly served as the official jeweler for the 56th NAACP Image Awards Gift Lounge. The prestigious event took place […]

Founder of 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch Returns to Nyack, NY, Bringing Together Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Changemakers

Anita Pierce, Founder of Eleven3Seven51

Nationwide — Anita Pierce, Founder and CEO of Eleven3seven5, has announced that her highly anticipated 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch is set to take place on Saturday, March 15, […]

Black Couple Launches Innovative App for Creating Digital Business Cards, Transforming Professional Networking

Stanley and Ashley, founders of the eConnectCards app

Nationwide — Meet Stanley and Ashley Anemelu, the African American couple behind eConnect Cards App. Based in Houston, Texas, and married for nearly 15 years, they have successfully balanced careers […]

Diddy's Mother, Janice Combs, Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud

Janice Combs, Diddy's mother, faces fraud lawsuit

Nationwide — Janice Combs, mother of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, is facing a lawsuit from Kirk Burrowes, a former executive at Bad Boy Entertainment. He alleges that Janice played […]

Barack and Michelle Obama's $18 Million Hawaii Mansion Nears Completion Amid Divorce Rumors

Barack and Michelle Obama divorce rumors

Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama’s new $18 million beachfront mansion in Hawaii is nearly complete, despite ongoing rumors about their marriage. The couple was recently seen in Oahu, enjoying […]

Angie Stone's Family is Planning Two Funeral Services for Fans, Friends, and Family

Angie Stone

Nationwide — R&B singer Angie Stone’s family is preparing both a large public memorial and a more intimate funeral to honor the legendary singer, ensuring that fans and loved ones […]

How a Black Female Entrepreneur Overcame Life’s Challenges to Empower Others

Lakeisha Cumberbatch

Nationwide — Did you know that nearly half of all entrepreneurs launch their businesses after experiencing a significant life challenge? Adversity often fuels innovation and resilience, transforming struggles into stepping […]

Meet the Black Woman Providing Shelter, Support, and Stability for Underserved Communities

La Tanya Willis, Founder of Haven Hope Foundation

Nationwide — Driven by an unwavering commitment to uplifting vulnerable populations, La Tanya Willis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP, has founded Haven of Hope Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization based […]

Texas Rapper and His 5-Year-Old Daughter Gunned Down at Car Wash

Rapper Lil Ronnie with his daughter

Nationwide — A tragic shooting at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas, on Monday claimed the lives of Ronnie Smith, a 30-year-old local rapper known as G$ Lil Ronnie, […]

Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg Pay Tribute to Quincy Jones During the Oscars

Oprah and Whoopi, Oscars Tribute to Quincy Jones

Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg paid tribute to Quincy Jones at the recent Oscars, celebrating his legacy in music and film. The legendary producer and composer passed away […]

Black Female U.S. Army Lieutenant Forced to Retire With No Explanation

US Army Lieutenant General Telita Crosland forced to retire

Nationwide — US Army Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, a high-ranking Black female officer and head of the military’s health agency, was forced to retire after 32 years of service. Her […]

Singer Alicia Keys Honored in Special Barbie's 'Women in Music' Collection

Alicia Keys Barbie

Nationwide — Alicia Keys is honored in Barbie’s 2025 “Career of the Year: Women in Music” collection. The limited-edition dolls were up for auction through March 2nd, with proceeds supporting […]

R&B Singer Angie Stone Dies in Alabama Car Accident at 63 Years Old

Angie Stone died at the age of 63

Nationwide — Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, known for the hit song ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’ and as a member of The Sequence, tragically died in a car crash […]

Black Woman From Detroit Sues Police, Wrongfully Arrested Due to Facial Recognition Error

LaDonna Crutchfeld, allegedly arrested after wrong facial recognition

Nationwide — LaDonna Crutchfeld, a 37-year-old African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, is suing the Detroit Police Department after being wrongfully arrested in January 2024 due to faulty facial recognition. […]

Karen Huger, 'Real Housewives' Star, Sentenced to One Year in Jail for DUI

Karen Huger, Real Housewives sentenced for DUI

Nationwide — Karen Huger, known from The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been sentenced to one year in jail after a DUI conviction. The 61-year-old reality star was found guilty […]

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Is Expected to Run for Senate, Setting Up One of Texas’ Most Closely Watched Races

Rep Jasmine Crockett

Nationwide — Jasmine Crockett, a 44-year-old civil rights attorney and rising Democratic star from Texas, is weighing a defining choice that could shift the political landscape for African Americans and […]

Black Scientist Transforms Personal Hair Trauma into Natural Hair Care Innovation

Shawna Moses

Nationwide — A severe relaxer burn that once left Shawna Moses in pain has now become the catalyst for a thriving natural hair care brand. As a medical laboratory scientist […]

16-Year-Old Black Teen Gives Birth Alone, Initially Claims Baby Was Left on Porch

Peyton Peoples

Nationwide — Peyton Peoples, a 16-year-old African American teen from Detroit, Michigan, gave birth at home on Thanksgiving without realizing she was pregnant. She initially told her mom the baby […]

Meet the Black Couple Turning Trials into Triumphs Through Faith and Love

ST and Tonya Sirleaf

A faith-driven couple shares their inspiring journey of resilience, purpose, and God-centered relationships. Nationwide — ST and Tonya Sirleaf are proof that love guided by faith can weather any storm. […]

Platform Helps Black, Haitian and Other Immigrant Salon Owners Earn Revenue Helping Their Customers Learn English

Black-owned hair salon

Nationwide — The owners of a minority-owned company called TutorABC Global Talent, has launched a new initiative to help Black, Haitian, and other immigrant hair and nail salon owners to […]

Men Found Not Guilty After Shooting Black Mom of 2 in the Head, Part of Her Brain Was Removed

Sasha Johnson

Nationwide — Four men who were accused of shooting Sasha Johnson, an African American mother and Black Lives Matter activist, have been found not guilty after the prosecution dropped all […]

82-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Shooting Her Boyfriend at Home

Mattie Crockett

Nationwide — Mattie Crockett, an 82-year-old African American woman from Sledge, Mississippi, has been charged with murder after authorities say she shot her 75-year-old boyfriend at their home. He later […]

"So You Think You Can Dance" Star Donyelle Jones Dies at 46 After Long Battle with Cancer

Donyelle Jones

Nationwide — Donyelle Jones, who was known for competing on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at 46 after a long fight with breast cancer. She inspired fans with […]

Young Pregnant Black Mom Almost Died from a Stroke After Giving Birth

Shannel Pearmen

Nationwide — Shannel Pearmen, an African American mother from Baltimore, Maryland, almost died from a stroke just a week after giving birth. She now shares her story to raise awareness […]

Trailblazing College President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones Inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Dr. Mautra Staley Jones

Nationwide — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones has been inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the state of Oklahoma’s highest honor. She was recognized […]

13-Year-Old Black Girl Collapses, Dies During Middle School Basketball Game

Jemimah Audu

Nationwide — Jemimah Audu, a 13-year-old African American girl from Fargo, North Dakota, collapsed during a school basketball game and later died at a local hospital. Her community now mourns […]

8-Year-Old Black Girl One of Four Killed in Birthday Party Shooting in Stockton, California

Maya Lupian

Nationwide — Maya Lupian, an 8-year-old African American girl from Stockton, California, was among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party. She was just two weeks […]

Black Psychologist Releases Two Transformational Books to Heal, Empower, and Uplift Our Community

Dr. Gloria Morrow, author of two new books

Nationwide — Celebrated clinical psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Gloria Morrow has released two powerful books that are already sparking conversations, healing hearts, and igniting personal transformation: Becoming A Brand […]

Poet Amanda Gorman Named UNICEF New Ambassador, Continues Fight for Children’s Rights

Amanda Gorman, newest ambassador for UNICEF

Nationwide — Amanda Gorman, a 27-year-old poet and activist, has been named UNICEF’s newest ambassador, continuing her work for children’s rights. She will perform an original poem at the upcoming […]

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Wins $75K Defamation Case Against Blogger

Megan Thee Stallion wins defamation suit against blogger Milagro Gramz

Nationwide — Rapper Megan Thee Stallion won a federal jury verdict against blogger Milagro Gramz, who spread false claims and harassed the rapper online. A federal jury ruled in Megan’s […]

Black Mom Says Her Pregnant Daughter Was Ignored While in Active Labor Because of Paperwork

Kashena Manuel, her daughter Kiara while in active labor

Nationwide — Kashena Manuel says her daughter, Kiara, faced dangerous delays at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, while in active labor. Videos she recorded show staff prioritizing paperwork […]

Two Black Siblings Died Trying to Save Their Disabled Dad in House Fire During Thanksgiving

Frantzia and Pojanee Fleury

Nationwide — Two sisters, Frantzia and Pojanee Fleury, sadly passed away while trying to save their father, who has a disability, during a Thanksgiving house fire in Orange, New Jersey. […]

Hollywood Star Tamala Jones Joins Forces With Raquel Riley Thomas to Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls

Tamala Jones and Raquel Riley Thomas

Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and personal safety initiative founded by decorated U.S. Army Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly announces acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, […]

HBCU Grad and AKA Member Tangela Q. Parker Joins Planned Parenthood Southeast as Senior Vice President of External Affairs

Tangela Q. Parker

Nationwide — Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) has appointed Tangela Q. Parker as Senior Vice President of External Affairs, bringing a powerful blend of healthcare leadership, brand strategy, and community advocacy […]

Pregnant 19-Year-Old Black Teen Dies in Thanksgiving Car Crash, Her Mom Critically Hurt

Jaylah Donald

Nationwide — Jaylah Donald, a 19-year-old African American pregnant woman from Newton County, Georgia, died in a late-night crash that also left her mother in critical condition. Troopers said an […]

Man Arrested for Shooting His 8-Month-Pregnant Girlfriend in Bed

Eric Patterson

Nationwide — Eric Patterson, a 44-year-old Florida man, was arrested after deputies said he shot his pregnant girlfriend while she slept next to her two children. The bullet struck both the […]

Bifties Presents the Inaugural Black Joy Gift Fest 2025 at The Gathering Spot DC

Black women buying gifts

An in-person gift exchange celebrating Black-owned brands, creativity, and community Nationwide — This winter season just got brighter with Black Joy Gift Fest 2025, the inaugural in-person gift exchange celebrating […]

23-Year-Old Black Woman Mauled to Death By 3 Dogs While Pet Sitting

Jennifer Hubbell

Nationwide — A family is grieving an unimaginable loss after Jennifer Hubbell, a 23-year-old college student, from Tyler, Texas, was mauled to death by three dogs while pet sitting — […]

Employee Accused of Stealing $610K from the Dental Office Where She Worked

Ashanti Kinney

Nationwide — Police in South Carolina have arrested a Myrtle Beach dental office employee accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from her workplace, adding her case to […]

Nadula Hair Announces Its Black Friday Best Wigs and Bundles Mega Deals for 2025

Nadula hair wigs worn by models

Nationwide — The annual Black Friday shopping spree is just around the corner, and Nadula Hair is rolling out its biggest discounts of the entire year for Black Friday 2025. […]

Meet the Woman Helping Black Families Break the GoFundMe Funeral Cycle

Nikita Dates

Nationwide — For far too many Black families, GoFundMe has become the new “life insurance” — and the burden shows up at the worst possible time: during grief, loss, and […]

Black District Attorney's Election Fraud Charges Against Trump Have Been Dismissed

District Attorney Fani Willis and President Trump

Nationwide — The high-profile election interference case that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, an African American prosecutor who originally brought against President Trump and several co-defendants has now been […]

Black Hairstylists, Salon Owner Arrested and Charged for "Kidnapping" Client Who Refused to Pay

Jessica Odom, Black woman kidnapped by hairstylists in Birmingham

Nationwide — A salon appointment turned into a criminal investigation after Jessica Odom, a woman who simply wanted her hair braided, accused the owner of Mama Gifted Hands based in […]

Family Mourns Black Dad and His 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Shooting in Arizona

Quincy Polk and Envy Cardenas with the family

Nationwide — A tragic shooting in South Phoenix, Arizona, has left a family mourning the deaths of 8-year-old Envy Cardenas and her father, Quincy Polk, after their car was sprayed […]

Local Visionary Makes History as First Black Woman to Produce and Premiere Original Business Series in Her Hometown Theater

Princess Atkins

Nationwide — Princess Atkins, an entrepreneur, creative producer, and community advocate from Thomson, Georgia, proudly announces the upcoming premiere of her groundbreaking new series, EntrepreneuHER Boss Tour — a dynamic […]

70-Year-Old Black Cancer Survivor Reveals How She Reclaimed Her Hair and Her Life With Plant-Based Products

Annie Harrison

Nationwide — At 70 years young, Annie Harrison, a vibrant African American woman, has faced double-negative Breast Cancer not once, but twice. Her journey through diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy […]

Black Mom's Ex-Boyfriend Shot Her 10 Times As She Drove Around for Hours Begging for Help

Shamay Pitt

Nationwide — Shamay Pitt, a 23-year-old African American mom from Dekalb County, Georgia, who miraculously survived being shot 10 times, is now speaking out publicly, hoping her story will help […]