Nationwide — Nija Butler and her daughter, Ambrealle, who are from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have recently graduated from nursing school together after both underwent life-saving kidney transplants. Their journey brought […]
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Actress Taraji P. Henson Says Being a Single Mom "Almost Broke" Her
Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson recently opened up on Michelle Obama’s podcast about the hardships she faced as a single mother. She revealed that raising her son, Marcell Johnson, alone […]
Denver Urban Spectrum Presents “Colorful Stories” Luncheon Celebrating Women's Stories of Resilience and Success
Nationwide — Denver Urban Spectrum will present “Colorful Stories… See Me, Hear Me,” a powerful luncheon experience honoring women of extraordinary resilience on May 30, at the Noor Event Center […]
Pastor Admits to Cheating For 32 Years, His Wife Helped Him Get Ready For His Dates
Nationwide — Pastor Reginald Steele and his wife, Kelley, shocked many when they revealed they stayed married for over 30 years — despite Reginald openly cheating throughout most of their […]
Candace Owens, an Avid Supporter of Trump, Finally Speaks Out Against His Administration
Nationwide — Candace Owens, an African American commentator known as a strong Trump supporter, recently voiced concern over the Trump administration’s actions toward free speech. In a viral TikTok video, […]
Mo'Nique's Warning to Shannon Sharpe Resurfaces After Assault Lawsuit
Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s comment about Shannon Sharpe, who is now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced online. The clip shows Mo’Nique warning the former NFL star about dating younger women […]
Shannon Sharpe Allegedly Threatened to Choke Woman in Leaked Audio
Nationwide — Shannon Sharpe is facing new claims after audio surfaced of him allegedly threatening to choke a woman. His legal team says the clip is being taken out of […]
Black Bride Almost Missed Her Wedding Because of Passport Issues
Nationwide — Zoey Conant, an African American bride from South Carolina, was denied entry to Costa Rica just four days before her destination wedding after authorities flagged her passport as […]
Church Daycare Worker Fired After Video Shows Her Throwing Toddler During Nap Time
Nationwide — Karon Corbin, a church day care worker from Spartanburg, South Carolina, was allegedly caught on video throwing a toddler to the floor during nap time. She has since […]
Father and Stepmother Arrested After 3-Year-Old Son Found Buried
Nationwide — A 3-year-old boy’s father and stepmother were arrested after the boy was allegedly beaten to death in January and secretly buried in Lake, Mississippi. Authorities found the body […]
Tracee Ellis Ross Shares Why She Prefers Dating Younger Men
Nationwide — 52-year-old actress Tracee Ellis Ross recently shared her dating preferences in a conversation on Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast. The Black-ish star said she often dates younger men, not […]
Florida Man Threatens to Shoot Black Girl Who Rang His Doorbell Selling Candy
Nationwide — Tyler Chambers, a man from Riverview, Florida, who is white, sparked outrage after he posted a photo of a 9-year-old African American girl who rang his doorbell to […]
Black Couple Launches Online Marketplace Featuring Black-Owned Products and Services
Nationwide — Where some see barriers, Sterling Reed sees building blocks. A T-7 paraplegic since 1995, Sterling has turned his journey into a mission of purpose and empowerment. Alongside his […]
Black Teens Launch New Youth Talk Show Created to Inspire and Empower the Next Generation
Nationwide — 14-year-old Nicholas Buamah and 13-year-old Janae Madison are making history as the new hosts of The Nick and JJ Show, a vibrant new talk show hosted by teen […]
Black Mom Dies Days After Son’s Murder, Family Says Heartbreak Was the Cause
Nationwide — Tasha Lawson, an African American mother from Hazlehurst, Georgia, died on April 13th, just days after her 20-year-old son, Tee’Andrick Lawson, was found beaten to death in his […]
Chicago Police Officers Seen on Camera Flirting With a Black Woman They Were Arresting
Nationwide — Ebonie Collins, a 27-year-old African American woman from Chicago, led police on a high-speed chase through the city after speeding and sideswiping cars. Following her arrest, officers made […]
Bodies of Six Women Found Dead in One Week, Serial Killer Suspected
Nationwide — Serial killer suspicions are growing online after six bodies were found across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island within five weeks. While police say the cases are unrelated, the […]
Najah Roberts Empowers Black Women to Lead the Digital Asset Revolution Through Her New Book
Nationwide — Najah Roberts, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency space and the owner of the first Black woman-owned brick-and-mortar Bitcoin Bank, has released a groundbreaking new book, Queens in Crypto: […]
Cardi B Supports #1 Black-Owned, Plant-Based Feminine Hygiene Brand During Coachella Weekend
Nationwide — Her Fantasy Box, a Black-owned lifestyle brand championing unapologetic self-expression, elevated intimacy, and sophisticated female health, made a commanding statement during Coachella Weekend 2025, solidifying its place as […]
Pamela Goodwine, Kentucky’s First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice, Takes Oath
Nationwide — Meet Pamela Goodwine, who made history as the first African American woman to be elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court. She was officially sworn in as justice during […]
78-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Oldest Person to Become Mayor of Oakland
Nationwide — Barbara Lee, an African American woman who was a former U.S. Representative, has won Oakland, California’s special mayoral election, beating city council member Loren Taylor. She will serve […]
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Advancing Health Equity for Black and Hispanic Women in Executive Leadership
During National Minority Health Month, Leading Advocate Calls for Bold Employer Action to Support the Well-Being of Women of Color in the C-Suite Nationwide — In recognition of National Minority […]
Sibling of Two Black Sisters Who Died in Wrongful Death Cases Files Lawsuit Against Univ. of South Florida
Nationwide — The first story of this series concerned a Black family, the Washingtons, seeking justice for the wrongful death of their two sisters. Angela Washington DeBose (a.k.a. DeBose) is […]
Karmelo Anthony's Mom Speaks Out, "We Don't Deserve to Be Lied About"
Nationwide — Kala Hayes, the mother of Karmelo Anthony, the Black teen charged with murder in a fatal school track meet stabbing in Frisco, Texas, has spoken publicly for the […]
Black Teen's Mom Demands Answers After Her Son Attacked by White Teens on NYC Subway
Nationwide — A 16-year-old African American teen was brutally attacked by a group of white teens at a Brooklyn subway station, and his mom, Monique Whyte, is now demanding justice. […]
Award-Winning Black Couple Celebrates 35th Anniversary, 500K Books Sold, and 10 Years of Their Marriage Workshops
Nationwide — Celebrating the hard work and milestone achievement of self-publishing with over 500,000 copies sold independently, worldwide, is a husband and wife team that has broken barriers in marriage […]
TikTok Fans Swoon Over Chinese Man Rapping to His Black Wife
Nationwide — Nazarite and Sabelo, a Chinese and Black couple from South Africa, are going viral on TikTok for their sweet chemistry and trendy videos. Their TikTok account has a […]
Black Bride Goes Makeup-Free on Wedding Day, Sparks Reactions on TikTok
Nationwide — Calynn Chapman, a 25-year-old African American woman from Nashville, chose to go makeup-free on her wedding day, embracing her natural beauty. Her decision sparked a viral reaction on […]
19-Year-Old Dominique Malonga Becomes Youngest WNBA Draft Pick in History
Nationwide — Dominique Malonga, a 19-year-old Black teen from France, has made history as the youngest player ever drafted by the WNBA. The Seattle Storm picked her second overall, making […]
Gayle King Defends Blue Origin Space Mission Amid Controversy
Nationwide — Gayle King has responded to criticism after joining Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, an all-female spaceflight that happened on April 14. Though the 10-minute journey marked a historic milestone, […]
10-Year-Old Prodigy From California to Graduate From College With Two Degrees
Nationwide — Alisa Perales, a 10-year-old prodigy from San Bernardino, California, is set to make history next month as the youngest student ever to graduate from Crafton Hills College in […]
Parents Arrested After 3-Year-Old Found Crying on Roof of Their Home
Nationwide — A West Virginia couple has been arrested after police discovered a 3-year-old child stranded on the roof of a home in Gilmer County — a disturbing case that […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Mom's 3 Young Sons Die After Falling Through Frozen Pond
Nationwide — Cheynne Hangaman, an African American mother from Bonham, Texas, lost her three young sons after they fell through a frozen pond. She jumped into the icy water trying […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Continues to Join President Trump on Stage at His Events
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is set to appear at a Trump administration summit, promoting financial literacy for children while supporting early investment programs. The rapper says her involvement is about giving […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Trump Says the Attack on Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Was "Staged"
Nationwide — President Donald Trump claims the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar at her Minnesota town hall was staged, though he offered no evidence to support that claim. The congresswoman […]
Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested
Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]
Black Woman Who Fed Thousands of Homeless People Every Week for Decades Dies at 58
Nationwide — Shirley Raines, also known as Ms. Shirley, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, who cared for L.A.’s homeless, has died at 58. She spent decades providing food, showers, […]
Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison
Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]
Three Sisters "Shocked" Their Babies Were Born Within Months of Each Other
Nationwide — Three sisters from Omaha, Nebraska — Chi Whitemon, 26, Bri McGhee, 32, and Nesha Titsworth, 33 — welcomed babies within months of each other, surprising themselves and their […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Author's "Making of a Slave" Book Gains Popularity for Black History Month
Nationwide — This Black History Month 2026, Dr. Angeline Dean, educator, systems thinker, and unapologetic Cultural Gap Architect, shares her dissertation in book form, The Whiteness of Akkkademia & The […]
87-Year-Old Black Grandma Missing for a Week Found Safe Inside Walmart
Nationwide — Annie Stokes, an 87-year-old African American grandmother from Pascagoula, Mississippi, was reported missing and later found safe inside a Walmart after several days of searching. Her family confirmed she […]
Woman Arrested for "Stealing" Her Own Car Back from a Towing Company
Nationwide — Quabreshe Long, an African American woman from St. Petersburg, Florida, is facing several charges after trying to take back her own car from a towing company and pepper-spraying […]
Michelle Obama Says She'd Be Against Barack Running for a 3rd Term As President Even If It Were Legal
Nationwide — Michelle Obama says she would oppose her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if it were legal. She added she would “actively work against” […]
Homeless Black Woman from Michigan Found Frozen to Death Outside
Nationwide — Moneque Cook, an African American woman from Mount Clemens, Michigan, was found unresponsive in freezing weather behind a dumpster and later died at a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating […]
Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters
Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]
Black Teen Killed After High-Speed Police Chase Ended in Violent Crash
Nationwide — Naveah McGowan, a 19-year-old African American woman from Gwinnett County, Georgia, died early Sunday after a high-speed police chase ended in a violent crash. She was a passenger […]
Black Woman-Led Company Launches Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program for High School Students
Nationwide — CTM Consulting Group, led by leadership expert Nadidah Coveney, announces the 2026 Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program, a two-week, co-ed experience for students in grades 9 and 10. […]
From 49 African Nations to 80 Countries: Meet the Black Women Reimagining Group Travel
Nationwide — Black Women Abroad (BWA), a boutique travel company redefining global travel for Black women, is launching its highly anticipated 2026 group voyage calendar of curated cultural journeys around […]
Black Mom Missing Since 2010 Found Dead in Submerged Car at the Bottom of a River
Nationwide — Bernadine Gunner, an African American woman from Camden, New Jersey who was reported missing in 2010, was found dead inside a car at the bottom of Cooper River […]
Young Black Mom of 5 Children Shot and Killed on Her Way to Church in Chicago
Nationwide — Kiara Jenkins, an African American mother of 5 from Chicago, was shot and killed early Sunday morning while walking to her church. Her death has left her family and […]
Mom Arrested for Allegedly Confronting Child’s Bully at School
Nationwide — Sabrina Silas, an African American mother from New Iberia, Louisiana, was arrested after allegedly getting into a fight at her daughter’s school. She reportedly bypassed security to confront […]
Trump Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar Again, Wants Her Jailed and Deported
Nationwide — President Trump intensified his attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar in a recent Truth Social post, saying she should be jailed or deported and claiming her removal would allow […]
How One Black Woman Turned Fashion into a Tool for Emotional Truth
Nationwide — To the outside world, Wendy Williams appeared confident, polished, and put together. She was the woman who always looked the part. Compliments followed her wherever she went. Her […]
Black Woman AI Agency Founder Releases New Book on AI Readiness Before Adoption
AI Without the Overwhelm introduces a readiness-first framework that helps leaders navigate AI in high-stakes environments; available on Amazon January 28th Nationwide — As organizations across healthcare, finance, and government […]
Dr. Gladys West, the Black Female Mathematician Behind GPS Technology, Dies at 95
Nationwide — Dr. Gladys West, an African American mathematician whose work helped make GPS possible, has died at the age of 95. Her research shaped modern navigation systems used daily in […]