Nationwide — I Always Wanted To Be Somebody, the autobiography of tennis legend Althea Gibson, has been re-released by New Chapter Press.
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Black Entrepreneur Takes Hair Care Industry By Storm, Launches All-Natural Wave Pomade With Organic Ingredients
Nationwide — Meet Umar Clark, the founder and CEO of Sheesh 360, an all-natural wave pomade brand that everyone in the hair wave community is talking about. His 100% organic […]
Founders Launch Fastest Growing Black-Owned Community of Mental Health Professionals
Nationwide — Clinicians of Color is a community of mental health professionals whose mission is to connect BIPOC mental health communities to services. Clinicians of Color was founded by Lisa […]
13-Year-Old Makes History as the Youngest Black Person to Get Accepted into Medical School
Nationwide — Meet Alena Analeigh who has made history at the age of 13 as the youngest African American to ever be accepted into medical school. Just one year after […]
23-Year-Old Makes History, Earns Bachelors and Masters Degree in Civil Engineering on the Same Day
Nationwide — Nneka Praise Okoro, a 23-year-old woman from Nigeria, is celebrating her extraordinary achievement of earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Edinburgh […]
Founder of Girls Like Me Project Awarded $50K From Black Girl Freedom Fund to Expand Media Training Initiative for Girls of Color
The award will help the non-profit organization to focus on data-driven media training solutions to increase opportunities for Black girls in Chicago. Nationwide — La’Keisha Gray-Sewell, Founder and Executive Director […]
Woman Founder Launches Retail Space Exclusively For Black-Owned Brands
Nationwide – Rashunda Rene, founder and CEO of Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub, a hybrid shared workspace and business development and management company based in Los Angeles, has launched a crowdfunding campaign […]
Harvard-Trained Lawyer, Owner of Black-Owned Production Company Inks Major Deal For Streaming Content Development
Nationwide — Raye Mitchell, a University of Southern California, MBA and Harvard Law School trained lawyer and the co-founder of The Bossology® 53 Entertainment LLC, a Black-owned content production company, […]
Two Siblings Make History With Organic Black-Owned Ginger-Based Beverage
Nationwide — Meet Sandra and Sheylon, the two entrepreneurial sisters who are the founders of Ginsation Ginger, a Black-owned wellness beverage brand that is now available to be delivered directly […]
Mom, Two Young Daughters Hold a Garage Sale to Send Their Brother to an HBCU
Nationwide — Stephanie Lewis, and her two daughters, Stefani and Dasia, from Robbinsdale, Minnesota, are selling their personal items at a garage sale to help raise funds to send their older […]
Black Twin Sisters From Texas Make History, Graduate Simultaneously With Master's Degrees
Nationwide — Meet Keyara and Teyara Watson-Love, fraternal twins from the Fifth Ward area of Houston, Texas. They recently made history when they simultaneously graduated from Lamar University with Master’s […]
Dad and Son Launch 1st Black Male-Owned Wig and Extension Line After Acquiring BlackHair.com From Asian Owners
Nationwide — 41-year-old Dante Lee, and his 15-year-old son, DJ, have made history as the first African American father and son duo to own their own line of wigs and […]
Meet the First Black Plastic Surgeon to be Formally Fellowship Trained in Transgender Surgery
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Jude Opoku-Agyeman, the first black plastic surgeon to be formally fellowship-trained in Transgender/Gender affirmation surgery. He is a highly skilled board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving […]
Genealogist Who Helps Black Families Find Their Roots Connects the Dots About a Former Slave Who Founded a Town in Louisiana
Nationwide — Dr. Antoinette Harrell, a genealogist and historian who is known for helping Black families connect the dots, is at it again. This time she has helped the Vernon […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Online Shoe Boutique Launches New Collection
Nationwide — Low Heel No Heel is a Black woman-owned online shoe boutique that specializes in affordable, comfortable shoes that are under 4 inches tall. The company has recently launched […]
Black Anti-Racist Advocate Predicts a Racial Civil War in America in 2024
Nationwide — Meet Wendy Shaia, an activist, social worker, author, and educator from Baltimore, Maryland, who predicts in her new Black dystopian fantasy novel that in the year 2024 there […]
Black Author and Civil Engineer Pens Book to Encourage Girls of Color to Explore Male-Dominated Fields
Raising awareness of STEM possibilities for girls is at the heart of this uplifting story. Nationwide — When civil engineer Jamila H. Lindo was pursuing her degree, she noticed that […]
Meet the Black Couple From Florida Helping to Provide Affordable Housing to the Homeless
Nationwide — Meet Nyasha and Ike Chimbandi, a couple from West Palm Beach, Florida that helps to provide affordable housing to underserved communities.
Black Physician Launches New TV Series to Give Teen Girls of Color a Voice
Nationwide — Dr. Kela Henry, a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, award-winning author, and speaker from Gwinnett County, Georgia, is helping to transform the way the world looks at teenage […]
Francia Márquez Makes History as Colombia’s First Ever Black Vice President
History has been made in the South American country of Colombia as 40-year-old Francia Márquez has been elected as the nation’s first-ever Black vice president. She was elected into office […]
Nadula Hair Reveals New Logo For Its V Part Wigs, Plus They Are Easier to Install and Remove
Nationwide — Nadula Hair, one of the leading professional human hair wigs suppliers, has designed an exclusive logo for their V part wigs. V part wigs are the main products […]
Female Founder of Official Black Wall Street Relaunches Black Business Discovery App Just in Time For Juneteenth
Nationwide — Mandy Bowman, founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street, a discovery app for Black-owned businesses, has relaunched its platform to propel the Buy Black movement and increase […]
Meet the Black Mom and Her 9 Children Whose Bilingual Books Are Changing the World
Nationwide — Shy Santiago, a language influencer, a homeschooling mother of 9, and the founder and CEO of Learn A Language 4 Fun, has continued to create more beginner-level bilingual […]
Black Woman Who Helped Raise $150M to Preserve U.S. History Receives Prestigious Award in Rome, Italy
Monica Rhodes, one of few academically trained African American preservationists, joins the most diverse Rome Prize cohort Nationwide — The American Academy in Rome has awarded Monica Rhodes the Adele […]
Black Woman, Owner of 14 Healthcare Franchise Locations, Nominated as Forbes Next 1000 Honoree
Nationwide — Meet Lativah Greene, the founder and CEO of Compassionate Helpers, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned healthcare franchises in the country. A serial entrepreneur from Detroit, Michigan, Lativah was […]
White Dad Sentenced to Death For Killing His Black Daughter
Nationwide — Joshua Lee Burgess, a 35-year-old man from Union County, North Carolina, has been sentenced to death after he was convicted of murder and other charges for brutally raping […]
Woman Football Player, Founder of Black-Owned Sneaker Brand Signs Deal With Athlete's Foot Shoe Stores
Nationwide — After shattering all the rules by becoming the first sneaker company ever owned by a woman athlete, Santia Deck, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based TRONUS, is celebrating a […]
59-Year-Old Mom Who Reversed Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Launches Health & Wellness Retreat For Black Women
Nationwide — After an early diagnosis with high blood pressure and diabetes, 59-year-old Jacqueline Glass from Harlem, New York City began her journey toward transformative health. Through diet and exercise, […]
New Book Amplifies the Experiences of Black Intellectuals Influenced by Their Visit to Germany
Nationwide — In 1986, Farbe bekennen: Afro-deutsche Frauen auf den Spuren ihrer Geschichte became the first book published by Black Germans. Thirty years after the English translation, Showing Our Colors: […]
Former Undocumented Teen Who Built Over $1M in Retirement Before 50 Now Teaches Others How to Build Wealth
Nationwide — Tanya Taylor is the Founder & CEO of Grow Your Wealth, a financial education platform that teaches professionals how to ditch bad debt and create a 6 or […]
Couple Launches Newest Black-Owned Mental Health Clinical Practice in the State of Tennessee
Nationwide — Meet Ben Roberts, LPC-MHSP, and his wife, Dr. Erica Roberts, EdD, the owners of Purposed Life, LLC, a Black-owned clinical practice in Gallatin, Tennessee, that addresses the mental, […]
52-Year Old Mom and Her Daughter From Alabama Graduate Law School Together
Nationwide — Daphne Davis, a 52-year-old mother, and Edriuna Davis, her 26-year-old daughter, from Birmingham, Alabama, have graduated together from the Birmingham School of Law. They are reportedly the first […]
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
Black Pro Female Football Player Launches First Online Marketplace Exclusively for Women Athletes
Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]
These 4 Former HBCU College Dorm Roommates All Went on to Become Judges
Nationwide — Four former roommates from North Carolina Central University’s Law School, an HBCU, have all achieved impressive careers as judges. Starting as classmates in a dorm room 26 years […]
Black Woman Not Hired For Wearing Shorts to a Job Interview Sparks Online Debate
Nationwide — A woman from San Antonio, Texas, named Tyreshia Morgan, has ignited a heated online debate after sharing her experience of being sent home from a job interview due […]
Black Pregnant School Bus Driver Saves Students Moments Before Bus Catches Fire
Nationwide — In 2023, Imunek Williams, an African American school bus driver who was pregnant at the time, became a local hero after an extraordinary act of bravery. On a […]
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation to Host Let It Flow Festival in Chicago to Combat Period Poverty
Nationwide — Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation is excited to announce the adolescent Let It Flow Fest, an innovative and impactful event designed to raise awareness about period poverty, normalize […]
Founder of the Largest Network of Black Women Event Planners to Host a 3-Day Online Summit
Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]
California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
Black Dad and Daughter Making History, Helping 1,000 Families Become Homeowners
Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]
This Black Educator of 17 Years is Teaching School Districts How to Help Millions of Students Who Can't Read
Nationwide — Erica Battle, an African American education thought leader with more than 17 years of experience, is proud to introduce two groundbreaking programs in response to the growing concerns […]
Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom and Sister Have Tragically Died on the Same Day
Nationwide — Over the weekend, singer Mariah Carey faced a heartbreaking double tragedy, losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day.
TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.
Single Moms Become Homeowners Thanks to Gift From Warren Dunn
Nationwide — Two single moms from metro Atlanta, Georgia had their dreams come true when NFL legend Warrick Dunn helped them become homeowners. Dunn teamed up with Habitat for Humanity […]
Famous TV Judge Mathis' Wife Files For Divorce After 39 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of TV judge Greg Mathis, has filed for divorce after 39 years of marriage. The couple, who separated on July 17, cited irreconcilable differences […]
12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health
Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]
Oakland's Dedra Tufon Crowned Ms. Black USA 2024 in Washington, DC
Nationwide — The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant Organization is proud to announce that Dedra Tufon, the reigning 2024 Ms. Black California USA, has been crowned the 2024 Ms. Black […]
Black School Principal Attacked By a Student in Texas Had to Be Airlifted to a Hospital
Nationwide — In a distressing incident in Corsicana, Texas, Candra Rogers, an African American assistant principal, was airlifted to a hospital after being severely injured by a student in a […]
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing and Eating a Cat in Front of Her Neighbors
Nationwide — A troubling incident occurred in Canton, Ohio where a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat, raising significant concerns about mental health and its […]
5-Time Suicide Attempt Survivor Hosts 5th Annual Conference That Promotes Mental Wellness Among Black Women
Nationwide — Regina Renaye, an award-winning mental health advocate and the host of the Strong Black Woman Support Group podcast, is proud to announce the 5th Annual Strong Black Woman […]
Black Author Makes History with Special Edition of "Gumbo for the Black Woman's Soul" Anthology That Benefits HBCU Students
Nationwide — Aviella Aloha, renowned author, speaker, and financial educator, announces the preorder launch of her custom cover edition of the anthology Gumbo for the Black Woman’s Soul. This powerful […]
71-Year-Old Black Health Educator Launches Harriet Tubman-Inspired TV Show to Empower Girls
Nationwide — Celebrated author and health educator Karol V. Brown proudly announces her latest book, The Harriet Tubman Way: An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment, and Legendary Leadership for Girls. […]
77-Year-Old Black Woman From Arizona Becomes First-Time Homeowner
Nationwide — At the age of 77, Sherry Yates from Coolidge, Arizona, finally achieved what many consider the cornerstone of the American Dream—homeownership. Despite the challenges and setbacks that came […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Wants to Be Adopted Says She Loves to Accessorize
Nationwide — Meet Gabby, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from the Texas foster care system who is looking for her forever family. Despite facing some tough times, she remains upbeat […]
Florida Jury Convicts Woman Who Fatally Shot Her Black Neighbor During Ongoing Dispute
Nationwide — 60-year-old Susan Lorincz, who is white, has been convicted of manslaughter after fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens. Lorincz claimed she acted in self-defense, firing her […]
Texas Teen, Parents Die in Car Crash While on Their Way to College Move-In Day
Nationwide — 17-year-old Andril Arvind and her parents, tragically lost their lives in a crash while on their way to her college move-in day at the University of Texas at […]
Black Teen Who Grew Up as an Orphan Earns Electrical Engineering Degree With Honors
Nationwide — Chioma Sonia Eze, who grew up as an orphan after losing both parents at a young age, has defied significant personal challenges to become a promising engineer and […]
Black Employee at Chicken Fast Food Restaurant Died After Argument With Customer at Drive-Thru
Nationwide — Anitra West, an employee at Church’s Chicken in Orange Mound, Tennessee was tragically shot and killed while working at the restaurant. According to police, her death followed a […]
Black Mom From Texas Says Her 2-Year-Old Was Mauled to Death By Dogs While at Daycare
Nationwide — In a heart-wrenching interview, Daja Pringle, the mother of a two-year-old girl, who tragically lost her life after being attacked by three Rottweilers while at a daycare facility […]
Black Siblings Make History, Launch First Woman-Owned Adult Day Care Franchise
Nationwide — Jessica Wright and Eshonda Blue, two African American sisters who have been running Innovative Senior Solutions for the past 17 years, are proud to announce the official launch […]
Beyonce’s Mom, Tina Knowles Ordered to Pay Ex-Husband $300K in Divorce Settlement
Nationwide — Tina Knowles, who is 70 years old, and Richard Lawson, who is 77 years old, are officially divorced after a year of separation. As part of their settlement, […]
11-Year-Old and 9-Year-Old Black Siblings Are Waiting to Be Adopted Together
Nationwide — Meet 11-year-old Have’Ana and 9-year-old Layla, two African American sisters from North Texas, who are searching for a forever family to adopt them together. These sisters share a […]