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Black Couple Who Own a Wellness Clinic Launch Initiative Donating Funds to Families in Need

Tammy and Kelvin Marshall, owners of La Lueur Wellness Center

Nationwide — La Lueur Health & Wellness, a nurse practitioner–led and veteran-owned wellness clinic in Dallas, Texas, has launched The Glow by Grace Project, an initiative donating 10 percent of […]

Black-Owned Designer Jewelry Brand, Balacia, is Now Available at Nordstrom

Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia

Nationwide — Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia, the Black-owned, designer jewelry brand best known for its signature engagement rings and unisex fine jewelry, has officially launched online at […]

Black Entrepreneur Launches Limited-Edition Luxury Fragrance to Honor Her Late Mom

Debra A. Davis, Founder of SHE Fragrance

Nationwide — Nellie Lee Perfume is proud to introduce “SHE,” a limited-edition luxury fragrance created by Rev. Dr. Debra A. Davis to honor the powerful legacy of her late mother, […]

"Not Every Woman" — A Bold, Intimate, and Timely Story of Sisterhood — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV

Not Every Woman film

Nationwide — Not Every Woman, a gripping new character-driven drama exploring the inner lives of four Black women, is now available to audiences worldwide on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. […]

Founder of Black On Demand TV Unveils Fall Premiere Lineup Featuring Season 2 Favorites and Eight New Creator-Led Shows

Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black on Demand Channel

Nationwide — Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black On Demand TV, a fast-growing, independently Black-owned streaming network, proudly announces the launch of its 2025 Fall Premiere Lineup, including the […]

Meet the Black Author Whose Book Tells a Timely Story About Police Brutality and the Road to Street Justice

Latiera Nicole, author of The Hand of Just-Us

Nationwide — In a nation still grappling with the trauma of racial injustice and police brutality, author Latiera Nicole delivers a timely, soul-stirring debut novel, The Hand of Just-Us, that […]

Meet the Owners Behind the Largest Black-Owned Tour Company in Ghana

Mona Boyd and Mawuli Dzebu, owners of Landtours Ghana

Nationwide — As global interest in Africa reaches historic heights, one company has become a beacon for the diaspora’s journey home. Landtours Ghana, co-led by African American entrepreneur Mona Boyd […]

Gospel Singer Jekalyn Carr Launches Limited-Edition Doll, Sells Out Within an Hour

Jekalyn Carr doll

Nationwide — Gospel singer Jekalyn Carr launched her first-ever signature doll, and it sold out in just 1 hour. The instant success highlights her influence expanding beyond music into lifestyle and […]

Black Deputy Sheriff Passes Away After Battle With Breast Cancer. She Was Only 45

Terra McKinnon

Nationwide — Terra McKinnon, a 45-year-old African American deputy sheriff in Polk County, Florida, sadly died after fighting breast cancer for years. Her death left the sheriff’s office and the Dundee […]

Woman Sentenced for Setting Ex-Boyfriend on Fire During an Argument

Kalena Stubbs

Nationwide — Kalena Stubbs, a 51-year-old woman from Mississippi, received a 20-year prison sentence for setting her ex-boyfriend on fire during an argument, leaving him with life-altering burns. Investigators learned […]

Black Founder Launches Career Reset Summit to Support Black Professionals Impacted by Layoffs and Furloughs

Adriane Simpson, Founder of Career Reset Summit

Nationwide — With Black professionals disproportionately impacted by recent corporate layoffs, federal furloughs, and the looming possibility of another government shutdown, Adriane Simpson, CEO of The LinkedIn Pros is launching […]

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, […]

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 […]


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 […]