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Black Woman AI Agency Founder Releases New Book on AI Readiness Before Adoption

Chrishonda Benson, author of AI Without the Overwhelm

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

Dr. Gladys West

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 […]

Black Mom, 2 Kids Killed After Wrong-Way DUI Driver Crashes into Their Car in Georgia

Bernedine Spann and her children

Nationwide — Bernedine Spann, a 32-year-old African American mother, and her two children, 13-year-old Ja’Leah Spann and 7-year-old Jaxton Spann, died after a wrong-way driver hit their car in Georgia. Authorities […]

She Arrived in the U.S. from Zimbabwe With $400 and a Suitcase, But Now Owns a Fashion Brand That Redefines Confidence for Women

Chipo Hwami, Founder of Panashe Designs

Nationwide — Chipo Hwami arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe with $400, one suitcase, and an unshakable belief that her life could evolve beyond survival. What followed was not […]

Family of Black Woman Who Died from BBL Surgery Awarded $52M in Malpractice Lawsuit

Doris Jordan

Nationwide — The family of Doris Jordan, a Georgia woman who died after undergoing liposuction and a Brazilian butt lift, was awarded $52 million in a medical malpractice case. The ruling […]

Michelle Obama Turns 62 as Husband Barack Shares Sweet Message

Michelle Obama turns 62 years old

Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama turned 62 this weekend, with Barack Obama marking the occasion through a heartfelt message. The celebration also coincided with her ongoing promotion of a […]

Wedding Venue Refuses to Refund Bride After Fiancé’s Sudden Death

Tye Hinson and William Coney

Nationwide — Tye Hinson, an African American woman from Orlando, Florida, who was preparing for her wedding, says a venue refused to refund thousands of dollars after her fiancé died […]

Black Mom of 5 from North Carolina Still Missing Two Years After Calling 911

Marissa Carmichael

Nationwide — Marissa Carmichael, an African American woman from Greensboro, North Carolina, disappeared after calling 911 to report a robbery at a local gas station. Two years later, the mother […]

Black Grandma Who Married at 14 Now Has Over 250 Grandchildren

Margie on the Jennifer Hudson Show

Nationwide — Margie, an 84-year-old African American grandmother from Oakland, California, was a child bride at 14 and now has a sprawling family that includes 150 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 50 […]

Black Woman Who Bought Her Home When She Was 24 Has One Regret

Adriana Goncalves

Nationwide — Adriana Goncalves, a 26-year-old woman from South London, bought her first home at 24 through a shared ownership scheme and quickly learned what early homeownership really involves. Now, she […]

Family Shocked After HBCU College Student Dies Suddenly at Tuskegee University

Jade Callwood

Nationwide — Jade Callwood, a 21-year-old African American college student from Conyers, Georgia, died suddenly Tuesday after an unexpected medical emergency. Her death left classmates, friends, and the Tuskegee University community […]

Diplomas vs. Debt: The Black Community's Concern for The Class of 2026

Whitney Ramirez

Award-Winning AFC® Whitney Ramirez Joins Dr. Stephanie Poplar on WOLB 1010 AM to Launch National Challenge on Avoiding the “Interest Trap” Nationwide — Graduation season is here, but for many […]

Civil Rights Activist Claudette Colvin Dies. She Gave Up Her Bus Seat Months Before Rosa Parks

Claudette Colvin

Nationwide — Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin died at 86, leaving behind a legacy as a young activist who helped end bus segregation in Montgomery, Alabama. She passed away on […]

Black Author Announces Forthcoming Book "Overqualified. Overworked. Overlooked."

Nationwide — In a professional culture that rewards performance while punishing humanity, certified confidence coach, author, and anti-trafficking activist Deondriea Cantrice is asking a question many high achievers are afraid […]

Black Mom Shot and Killed While Dropping Her Daughter Off at a Funeral Home

Ina Chambers

Nationwide — Ina Chambers, a 55-year-old African American woman from East Point, Georgia, was shot and killed Friday while dropping her daughter off at a funeral. Police are still searching […]

Bank Refuses to Reimburse 83-Year-Old Black Grandma Whose Check Was Illegally Cashed

Billie Young

Nationwide — Billie Young, an 83-year-old African American grandmother from Dallas, Texas, says a check she wrote to pay off her car loan was cashed by someone else. She and […]

Black Woman Survives After Being Shot in the Neck by Her Ex-Girlfriend

Kyndris Brooks

Nationwide — Kyndris Brooks, an African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was shot in the neck by her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, in a shocking domestic violence attack. She remains hospitalized, fighting […]

79-Year-Old Black Woman with Dementia Found Dead in the Woods After Being Missing for Days

Ernestine Merritt

Nationwide — Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, has been found dead in the woods days after going missing. She had dementia, and authorities said […]

Black Teen Arrested for Allegedly Receiving Child Support for Another Person's Baby

Brya Hardy

Nationwide — Brya Hardy, an 18-year-old woman from Coweta County, Georgia, was arrested after investigators say she deceived an ex-boyfriend into paying $7,000 in child support for a baby that […]

Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Owns 3 Therapy Practices Across the Country

Jalinia Logan, Founder of Growth Guidance Counseling therapy practices

Nationwide — Entrepreneur, licensed therapist, nurse, and mental health advocate Jalinia Logan, MSW, LCSW-CCATP, is transforming access to mental health care through Growth & Guidance Counseling, a multi-state private therapy […]

Award-Winning Black Podcast Host to Reveal PR Strategies at Podfest 2026

Dr. Catrise Austin

Nationwide — Dr. Catrise Austin, award-winning podcast host, CEO of Celebrity Branding, LLC, and nationally recognized branding, PR, and media visibility strategist, will take the stage at Podfest Multimedia Expo […]

Woman Killed by ICE Officers in Minneapolis Was a 37-Year-Old Mom

Renee Nicole Good

Nationwide — A federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday during an ICE operation, shocking neighbors who witnessed the incident unfold in their […]

Black Mom, Maternal Health Advocate, Sadly Dies at 30 From Complications After Giving Birth

Dr. Janell Green Smith

Nationwide — Dr. Janell Green Smith, a South Carolina midwife and advocate for Black maternal health, died from complications during childbirth at just early 30s. She was a devoted professional, […]

Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands With New High School Division for Neurodiverse and Non-Traditional Students

Students at 1 on 1 Technical and Theological College

Nationwide — Shakea Miller, the first African American woman to found a privately owned, degree-granting college in the state of Alabama, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College, has announced […]

Police Say 9-Year-Old Black Boy Was Shot on Purpose By His 10-Year-Old Friend

Tre’Michael, 9-year-old boy from Louisiana

Nationwide — Tre’Michael, a 9-year-old African American boy from Alexandria, Louisiana, is recovering after being shot while spending time with a friend. Police later said the shooting was intentional, leading to […]

Postal Worker Caught Stealing Gift Cards, Spending at Beauty Salons and Other Stores

Adrienne Braziel

Nationwide — Adrienne Braziel, an African American postal worker from Austell, Georgia, was arrested for stealing gift cards from the mail she was delivering. Police say surveillance footage shows her […]

Black Female Doctor and Innovator Launches Identity-Affirming STEAM Subscription Box for Black Children

Dr. Angeline Dean, Founder of Melanated Neurons

Nationwide — Melanated Neurons™, an innovative monthly identity-affirming STEAM and culture subscription box+ for Black children ages 7–12, officially launches as a bold response to the rising erasure, miseducation, banning […]

Black Woman Launches Contemporary Fashion Line for Women Sizes Small to 3XL

Erinn Dumas, CEO and Creative Director of e.Laniese

Nationwide — Erinn Dumas, CEO and Creative Director of e.Laniese, has launched her inaugural contemporary women’s clothing line, where each piece is available in sizes small to 3XL, and the […]

Black Woman’s Groundbreaking Federal Disability Lawsuit Advances Federal Recognition of Endometriosis

Christian Worley

Nationwide — After a rare and potentially precedent-setting summary judgment ruling, 27-year-old Christian (Cece) Worley — a Black, second-year law student — has successfully reached a settlement in her disability […]

Jackie Salvatore Makes History as New York's First Ever Black Female County Sheriff

Jackie Salvatore

Nationwide — Jackie Salvatore, a native of New York, has been sworn in as Columbia County’s sheriff, becoming the first Black woman to ever be elected to the position in […]

Award-Winning Actress Dawnn Lewis’ A New Day Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students

Students at Frost Equity Initiative

Nationwide — Frost Equity Initiative, a Los Angeles-based STEM education nonprofit, is expanding access to high-quality elementary STEM programs thanks to funding from A New Day Foundation, founded by award-winning […]

Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music

Destinys Child Iconic Reimagined Tour

Nationwide — The iconic sound, style, and sisterhood of one of the greatest girl groups of all time will take center stage with the Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute, an unforgettable […]


Woman Gets 40 Years in Prison for Starving and Torturing Her Adopted Son For Years

Chloe Lyn Jackson-Jones

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

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

Quintera Knight

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

Ivy Collins-Harris

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

Rosa Green

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

Jeanetta Brantley and her wife Ashley, Sarah J. Fields

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

Founder of Kelly Katrina Collections

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

Why Do I Want To Get Married guided journal by Venchelle Saint-Dic

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

Dr. Roxane Simone Lord Marcelle

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

Nathalie Belizaire

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

Shania Bennett

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

Bikira Radcliffe, Founder of United Colors of Cancer

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

Shelby Dawn Lashombe

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

Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje

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

Georgina Kambongo

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

Priscilla Williams Till, her cousin Emmett Till

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

Tynisha Lashae Jones

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, Founder of Dee Hive

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 […]

Founder of a Black Woman-Owned Academic Press For Black Scholars Continues to Make History 20 Years Later

Dr. Ayo Sekai, Founder of Universal Write Publications

Nationwide — In an academic publishing industry where Black ownership remains rare, Dr. Ayo Sekai, a Jamaican-born woman, has accomplished something extraordinary: she has spent more than two decades building […]

Black Educator From Texas Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Schools With New Children's Book

Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson, author of Craving for Change book

Nationwide — Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson, PhD in Social Work, professor, licensed social worker, educator, nonprofit founder, speaker, and children’s author, is now booking school visits featuring book readings and age-appropriate […]

Marlena Edwards Makes History as the First Black Woman Promoted as Captain of Buffalo Fire Department

Marlena Edwards

Nationwide — Marlena Edwards, an African American woman from Buffalo, New York, has made history as the first African American woman to become a captain in the Buffalo Fire Department. […]

Black Female Captain Becomes 19th American Soldier to Die Since the Iran War Started

Bianca C. Wilkerson

Nationwide — Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, a 37-year-old African American soldier from Norfolk, Virginia, sadly passed away on Sept. 18 while supporting U.S. Army operations in Doha, Qatar. The Army […]

Former BET Host Angela Stribling Dies at 58 After Brain Cancer Battle

Angela Stribling

Nationwide — Angela Stribling, pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host, has died at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Her husband, Ken Washington, announced […]

Family of 5-Year-Old Black Girl Killed Says Funeral Home Promised Free Services, Then Sent $10,000 Bill

Zah’Layah Walton

Nationwide — The mother of Zah’Layah Walton, the 5-year-old African American girl shot and killed in a road rage shooting in Cypress, Texas, says her family was promised free funeral […]

Woman Who Falsely Accused Jay-Z Admits That She Lied, Apologizes to Beyoncé

Jay-Z

Nationwide — A woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 has now withdrawn her allegations, saying he never raped her, sexually assaulted her, or behaved […]

Mother Says Her Black Daughter Left With Bald Spot After Another Student Repeatedly Pulled Her Hair at School

Stacy McGilberry's daughter's hair

Nationwide — Stacy McGilberry, an African American mother from Ellisville, Mississippi, wants school officials to take action after she said her daughter’s hair was repeatedly pulled by another student at […]

26-Year-Old Black Female DoorDash Driver Found Dismembered After Family Traced Her Phone

Shanteria “Tia” Mosley

Nationwide — Shanteria “Tia” Mosley, a 26-year-old African American woman from Smyrna, Georgia, was identified after her dismembered remains were found at an apartment complex. Police have arrested 18-year-old Kingston Bradley […]

White Man Who Sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar With Apple Cider Vinegar Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison

Anthony J. Kazmierczak, Rep. Ilhan Omar

Nationwide — Anthony J. Kazmierczak, the man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a Minneapolis town hall, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison after […]

Young Black Mom Gets 7 Years in Prison After Her 2-Month-Old Baby Became Trapped in Couch

Quinzena M. Rancefer

Nationwide — Quinzena M. Rancefer, a 31-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty to neglect in the death of her 2-month-old […]

Black Surrogate Mom Loses Custody Bid Over Baby She Gave Birth to With Heart Defect

McKenna West

Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother from Anchorage, Alaska, has lost another legal challenge in her custody dispute over the baby boy she gave birth to after […]

Black Dad Found His 4-Year-Old Daughter Upside Down in Trash Can Filled With Water and Fish

Jayde Wooten

Nationwide — Jayde Wooten, a 4-year-old African American girl from Macon, Georgia, sadly died after her father found her upside down inside a large trash can filled with water and […]

Teacher Admits She Lied About Being Black and Palestinian for Years, Reveals She Is a White Jewish Woman

Hannah Gann

Nationwide — Hannah Gann, a white teacher from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who became involved in pro-Palestinian activism, has admitted that she spent years falsely claiming Black and Palestinian identities. She now […]