Nationwide — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that the United States is halting the issuance of new visas and revoking existing ones for South Sudanese passport holders, […]
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Tina Knowles Congratulates Jay-Z and Beyonce on 17th Wedding Anniversary
Nationwide — Tina Knowles, the proud mother of Beyoncé, recently honored her daughter and son-in-law Jay-Z on their 17th wedding anniversary by sharing a heartfelt video montage on Instagram. The […]
K-pop Group Kiss of Life Apologizes For "Culturally Insensitive" Video, Says "We Are Not Racist"
Nationwide — The members of KISS OF LIFE, a rising K-pop girl group managed by S2 Entertainment, are facing major backlash after a controversial livestream celebrating member Julie’s birthday. Julie, […]
Barack Obama Flames Divorce Rumors, Says He's in "Deep Deficit" With His Wife Michelle
Nationwide — Rumors of possible marital problems between Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama have been swirling for months, and the former president’s latest remarks have only added […]
Keke Palmer Criticized for Jonathan Majors Interview on Her Podcast
Nationwide — Keke Palmer, the 30-year-old actress and media personality, is facing heavy criticism after it was revealed that Jonathan Majors would appear on her podcast, Baby, This Is Keke […]
Black Woman Who Didn’t See Her Mom for Almost 50 Years Just Visited Her For the Third Time Since Their Reunion
Nationwide — For Dr. Grace LaJoy, an African American woman from Raymore, Missouri, every visit with her birth mother is a treasured gift. On Saturday, March 16, 2025, she embarked […]
Black Mom Killed While Dropping Infant Son Off at Daycare, Her Ex Sentenced to 66 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Back in 2022, 32-year-old Krystal Walton, an African American mom from Indianapolis, Indiana, was gunned outside a daycare center as she dropped off their infant son. Her ex-boyfriend, […]
Former President Barack Obama and Kamala Harris Publicly Rebuke Trump
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered searing critiques of President Donald Trump’s second term in separate public appearances on Thursday. Speaking at Hamilton […]
Singer Brandy's 22-Year-Old Daughter, Sy’rai, Graduates College at Top of Class
Nationwide — Sy’rai Smith, the 22-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning singer Brandy, has officially graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business. The Los […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Others, Using Her Own Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health
Nationwide — Necia Brunson, a 31-year-old inspirational African American woman professionally known as Necia B., is using her voice to spark healing across the country. A Philadelphia native who grew […]
Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Names Chanceé Lundy as Executive Director
Nationwide — The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the appointment of Chanceé Lundy as its new Executive Director. A distinguished environmental engineer, entrepreneur, and […]
Kim Kardashian Takes Important Exam to Become a Lawyer
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is moving closer to becoming an attorney after taking the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), a key test on legal ethics. While it isn’t part of […]
Entrepreneur Launches First Black-Owned Housing Manufacturer That Can Produce Up to 100 Homes Per Day
Nationwide — After nearly three years of development, Dr. Velma Trayham has officially launched HomeAccess America, a new modular housing manufacturer that is the first Black-owned company in the United […]
Black Mom of 4 with Breast Cancer Launches TV Show to Inspire Others
By Prattay Mazumdar Nationwide — The first time Linda Washington spoke about her breast cancer, she never expected that her words would become a lifeline for thousands. In the quiet […]
Zendaya Becomes Youngest Black Actress to Earn $1 Million Per Episode
Nationwide — Zendaya has made history as the youngest Black actress to earn over $1 million per episode for her role as Rue Bennett on HBO Max’s Euphoria. At just […]
Black Woman Injured in Jamaica Dolphin Accident, Family Seeks Help
Nationwide — Cierra Stockard, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, is recovering in Jamaica after a dolphin swimming accident during her spring break vacation. The fall caused significant injury, […]
Father Pretended to Search for His Missing Daughter, Now He's Facing Murder Charges
Nationwide — Darnell Jones publicly pleaded for help finding his missing daughter, Kei’Mani Latigue, but he soon became the prime suspect in her murder. Latigue, just days from turning 14, […]
Black Woman From North Carolina Loses Her Home Over Unpaid $400 HOA Fees
Nationwide — Taylor Sanders, an African American woman from Weddington, North Carolina, lost her home after failing to pay a $400 fee to her neighborhood homeowner’s association (HOA). Her 3,300-square-foot […]
Elon Musk's Daughter Exposes Her Dad, Says His Rally Gesture Was Definitely a Nazi Salute
Nationwide — Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 20-year-old daughter of billionaire Elon Musk, has once again publicly criticized her father, calling out what she says is his involvement in extremist behavior […]
Families of 3 Women Found Dead in Belize Hotel Speak Out After Cause of Death Is Confirmed
Nationwide — Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26 — three young women from Revere, Massachusetts — tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning while vacationing in Belize […]
Actress Nia Long Seemingly Reacts, But Remains Silent After Sherri Shepherd Confrontation
Nationwide — Nia Long has remained somewhat silent about her reported encounter with Sherri Shepherd, who claimed the actress confronted her at the star-studded premiere of Othello, where Denzel Washington […]
Black Teen from Georgia Earns $6M in Scholarships, Accepted to 155 Colleges
Nationwide — Chase Matthews, a 17-year-old African American teen from South Fulton, Georgia, has secured acceptance letters from 155 colleges across all 50 states, with over $6 million in scholarship […]
Cardi B Reacts After Her Daughter Kulture Draws on Her $60K Birkin Bag
Nationwide — Cardi B recently shared her reaction after her daughter, Kulture, left a mark on a $60,000 yellow crocodile-skin Birkin bag by drawing a small heart with a ballpoint […]
Rapper Nelly Says He Married Ashanti After Learning About Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Rapper Nelly revealed that he married Ashanti after learning she was pregnant. The couple, who rekindled their relationship after years apart, tied the knot in December 2023 before […]
New Black Girls Defense Fund Launches Mini-Grants for $2K to Fight Dehumanization and Protect Their Fundamental Rights
Nationwide — The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) announces the opening of its Black Girls Defense Fund: Resistance and Resilience Grant Application, providing financial support to organizations fighting […]
58-Year-Old Garcelle Beauvais Leaves "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" After 5 Seasons
Nationwide — Garcelle Beauvais, 58, has confirmed she is leaving Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after five seasons. The actress shared the news on Instagram, explaining that she wants to […]
Entrepreneur Creates 40th Birthday Trip to Egypt as “A Love Letter to Black Women”
Nationwide — In what she dreamed to be a “love letter to Black women”, Krystal Hardy Allen personally planned and curated an unforgettable journey to Africa for her and six […]
Mia Love, America's First Black Republican Woman in Congress, Dies at 49
Nationwide — Mia Love, an African American woman who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on March 23rd at the age of 49 after a three-year […]
Singer Toni Braxton's Oldest Son Graduates From College
Nationwide — Toni Braxton proudly celebrated her oldest son, Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis, who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, with a degree in Sports Management. The 23-year-old […]
50-Year-Old Black-Owned Construction Firm Opens First International Office in Nairobi, Kenya
Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black-owned international, multi-generational powerhouse that spans more than five decades, has cemented its position as a global leader in infrastructure, real estate, investments, […]
Rapper Mia X Honored with Doctorate Degree for Humanitarian Work
Nationwide — Rapper Mia X, known as the ‘Mother of Southern Rap,’ has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Humanitarianism. The award, signed by former President Joe Biden, […]
35-Year-Old Black Mom of 5 Dies After Long Battle with Terminal Cancer
Nationwide — Kourtni Smith, an African American mother of five children from PG County, Maryland, has sadly passed away in hospice care, surrounded by family. Diagnosed with Stage 3 invasive […]
White Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After the Wife Gives Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — A couple from Orlando, Florida, is suing a fertility clinic after a DNA test showed their newborn baby is not genetically related to them. They claim a mix-up […]
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 […]