Nationwide — Gabby Goodwin invented GaBBY Bows, the first and only anti-slip double-face double-snap barrette at the age of seven with her mom, Rozalynn, and holds three U.S. patents. The […]
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Trump Wants Black Federal Reserve Governor to Resign. She Responds
Nationwide — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected Donald Trump’s demand that she should resign over mortgage fraud allegations. As the first Black woman to serve on the Fed board, […]
Black Woman Who Invested $40K into a Salon Files Lawsuit After Being Denied a Business Permit
Nationwide — Khalilah Few, an African American woman from Clayton County, Georgia, is suing the county after officials denied her permit to open a new salon. The rejection came after […]
Dr. Umar Offers Women a $500 Private Lunch With Him to Raise Funds For His Academy
Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson is under fire after asking supporters for $500 donations in exchange for private lunches, a move meant to raise money for his Frederick Douglass Marcus […]
Black Couple Brings Custom Glow-in-the-Dark Keyrings for Fundraisers and Events
Nationwide — Marcus and Shauanna Parker, an African American couple from North Texas, are lighting up fundraising and personal branding with their innovative, solar-powered 3D printing lab — and now […]
Black Community in Manhattan, Kansas, Seeks to Raise $1.7M to Restore a Historic Black Church
Their goal is to restore Shepard’s Chapel, a historic Black church, and transform it into a cultural center. Nationwide — Amid a national surge in efforts to erase marginalized histories […]
Black Couple Takes Over 30 Underprivileged Children on Vacation With Them
Nationwide — Vanessa and Robert Williams, an African American couple from Camilla, Georgia, made a dream come true for more than 30 underprivileged children by taking them on a beach […]
New Book Tells the Story of the Black World Champions of Pro Wrestling
Nationwide — Professional wrestling has become one of America’s most popular forms of entertainment. Research shows that 30 percent of Americans are consistent viewers of television and/or streaming wrestling programs. […]
Founder of Spirit Awakening Foundation Celebrates 30 Years with Legacy of Love Gala in Los Angeles
Nationwide — The Spirit Awakening Foundation (SAF), a trailblazing arts-based nonprofit empowering incarcerated and underserved youth, will mark three decades of transformative work with its 30th Anniversary Legacy of Love […]
Singer Tamar Braxton Says She Almost Died After Being Found in Pool of Her Own Blood
Nationwide — Tamar Braxton revealed she nearly died after a mysterious incident left her in a pool of blood with serious injuries. The singer said she fractured her nose, lost […]
Author Releases First Crypto Investment Book for Black Women Over 40
Nationwide — Ansylla Ramsey, a seasoned educator and crypto coach, has officially become the first African American woman to write a book that simplifies cryptocurrency investing specifically for women over […]
Black Woman Makes History as the Only Dentist Offering Affordable, No Prep Neer Veneer Smile Makeovers in NYC and Michigan
Nationwide — Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, known as “The Queen of Smiles” for transforming the smiles of stars like Cardi B and boxing champion Claressa Shields, is changing […]
Black Mom and Son Launch Black-Owned Wellness Lounge Called The Vitamin Suite in Maryland
Nationwide — Lakel Ebb, BSN, RN, and her son, Founder and CEO of The Vitamin Suite in PG County, Maryland, are transforming the way communities think about health, healing, and […]
Woman Arrested for Threatening to Kill President Trump, Now Faces Two Felony Charges
Nationwide — Nathalie Rose Jones, a 50-year-old woman from Lafayette, Indiana, was arrested in Washington, D.C. after making repeated threats on social media to kill President Donald Trump. She now […]
Former Prison Guard Sentenced to 224 Years for Raping Female Inmates
Nationwide — Gregory Rodriguez, a former correctional officer at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, was sentenced to 224 years in prison for sexually assaulting inmates. The ruling followed […]
Black Nurse Launches 100% Organic, Holistic Coffee Brand That Helps to Boost Mental Health
Nationwide — For millions of people, the day doesn’t truly begin until that first sip of coffee. But for Jessica Francois, founder of Heavenz Shroomz Coffee, that morning ritual is […]
Black Mom and Two Children from Alabama Killed in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Nationwide — Kenneth Smith Jr., a 44-year-old man in Daphne, Alabama, is suspected of fatally shooting his wife and two children before taking his own life. Deputies found the family […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Saves Her Grandparents From House Fire in Mississippi
Nationwide — De’Meria Thomas, an 8-year-old African American girl from Greenville, Mississippi, quickly stopped a fire from spreading inside her grandparents’ home using a fire extinguisher. Her quick actions kept […]
New Orleans' First Black Woman Mayor Faces Federal Charges Over Secret Relationship With Bodyguard
Nationwide — LaToya Cantrell, who became the first Black female mayor of New Orleans about 7 years ago, has been recently indicted in a case accusing her of trying to cover […]
State Closes NYC Daycare After 1-Year-Old Black Girl Drowns in Pool
Nationwide — River Edima Wilson, a 1-year-old African American girl from New York, drowned at a Bronx day care that had previously passed multiple state inspections with no reported issues. […]
10-Year-Old Missing Black Girl Finally Found, Now Her Mom to Be Charged With Kidnapping
Nationwide — Gorgeuss McGrew, a 10-year-old African American girl from Jackson, Mississippi, was found safe hours after being reported missing. Police say her biological mother, who does not have custody, […]
Actress Halle Berry Responds to Ex-Husband Who Says She Didn't Cook or Clean
Nationwide — Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, 58, appeared to subtly respond to recent remarks made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about her domestic habits during their […]
Black Mom of 10 Found Shot to Death, Becomes 2nd Person in Her Family to Be Murdered
Nationwide — Latoysia Denisha Davis, a 34-year-old African American mother, was found shot to death in Orange County, Florida. She leaves behind 10 children and a grieving family, marking the […]
Black Woman Dies While Visiting Her Husband Overnight in Prison. He's Been Charged With Murder
Nationwide — Stephanie Diane Dowells, a 62-year-old African American woman from California who was visiting her husband in prison, died overnight in November 2024. Authorities say her husband strangled her […]
A Black Mom's Instincts Led to an Early Diagnosis and Helped Save Her Son's Life
Nationwide — A recent medical scare in Montgomery, Texas, nearly cost 18-year-old Phillip Raglin his life — but thanks to his mother, Leslie Holts, the recent Montgomery High School graduate […]
Sha'carri Richardson Speaks Out After Being Arrested at Airport for Pushing Her Boyfriend
Nationwide — Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson is speaking out and taking responsibility following her recent arrest. The 24-year-old was taken into custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27 […]
Results of Wendy Williams' Tests Confirm Her Original Diagnosis, She Has Dementia
Nationwide — Wendy Williams has undergone a new round of cognitive testing this week, and according to People, the results reaffirm her original medical diagnosis. While the full test details […]
Black Mom Describes Terrifying Moment Her 7-Year-Old Son Was Left on School Bus
Nationwide — Antonia Lacy, an African American mom from New Orleans, says she endured the longest 40 minutes of her life when her 7-year-old son didn’t come home from school, […]
Black Founder Celebrates Helping Her Clients Get $18M in Funding, Launches Free Webinar for Black Organizations
Nationwide — Linda M. Peavy, founder of LiPav Consulting and known nationwide as “The Grants Queen,” is celebrating a major milestone — $18 million in grant funding secured for her […]
North Carolina Black Grandma With 100+ Grandkids Turns 107 Years Old
Nationwide — Marjorie Lloyd Arnold, an African American grandmother from Raleigh, North Carolina, recently marked 107 years of life surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1918, she raised 10 children […]
Black School Principal Goes Door-to-Door to Find Her Students Who Skip Class
Nationwide — Dr. Bridney Pope, the principal of Peeples Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi, and her team spent two days going door-to-door to find students who have been skipping school, […]
Black Mom Goes Viral, Receives Only $500 for Running a Burger King Restaurant By Herself
Nationwide — Nykia Hamilton, an African American mother and Burger King employee from Irmo, South Carolina, went viral after a customer filmed her calmly managing the entire restaurant alone. She […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Plus-Size Women With Her Journals and Coloring Books
Nationwide — Brittany Washington, founder and CEO of My Beautiful Fluff, is celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, more than 100 in-person community events, and the continued growth of an award-winning […]
Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head
Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]
Texas Parole Supervisor Fired for Posting on Social Media About Karmelo Anthony Case
Nationwide — Donna Murray Robinson, an African American parole supervisor with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was fired after a viral social media post about the Karmelo Anthony case drew […]
Black Woman Accused of Running Over 11 Ducklings Faces 55 Years In Prison
Nationwide — Beverly Sasberry, a 64-year-old woman accused of driving over 11 ducklings in Florida, now faces multiple animal cruelty charges. She pleaded not guilty in court while prosecutors pursue […]
Daughter Uses Social Media to Track Down Mother’s Killer After a Decade
Nationwide — Kiany DeJesus, the daughter of Emilia Ignacio, who was killed in 2014, helped bring her mother’s killer to justice years later by using social media to trace his location […]
Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme
Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]
Authorities Say Black Woman Believed to Have Been Killed by Her White Fiance Died from Mental Distress
Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, a 31-year-old African American influencer found dead on a luxury trip in Tanzania with fiancé Joe McCann, was confirmed to have died by suicide. Authorities in […]
Five Black Women Friends Help Turn Community-Backed Series into Social Media Success Without Paid Advertising
Independent filmmaker Tamieka Briscoe’s new vertical series, Separate Rooms, is approaching 100,000 organic Instagram views, secured dozens of Founding Members, and has already sparked plans for Season Two production in […]
Local Clinic Owned By Black Husband and Wife Team Expands to Help Clients Nationwide
Nationwide — When the story of La Lueur Health & Wellness was first publicized, the response was overwhelming. The feature reached more than 139,000 views, generated thousands of reactions, and […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend While 8-Months Pregnant
Nationwide — Jariah Edwards, an African American teen from Arizona, was shot while 32 weeks pregnant after her ex-boyfriend tracked her down while on vacation in San Diego, California. Her […]
Jasmine Crockett Says the Knife Karmelo Anthony Used Was Too Small to Be a Deadly Weapon
Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Texas Democrat, has questioned whether the folding knife used in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf qualified as a deadly weapon. She made the remarks […]
Pregnant Black Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Another Pregnant Mom of 5
Nationwide — Aaniyah Nowden, an African American woman from Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justina Wallace, another African American woman with five […]
Black Journalist, Educator, and Cultural Strategist Debuts New Book "Get the F** Out of America"
A 12-Point Plan for Black Women to Leave the Divided States, Build Wealth, and Live Their Best Lives Nationwide — Phelena Napper, journalist, educator, cultural strategist, and founder of Black […]
Black Grandma Celebrates 12 of Her Grandchildren Graduating High School at the Same Time
Nationwide — An African American family is celebrating a rare milestone as 12 grandchildren of Julia Baker, an African American grandmother from Leland, Mississippi, all graduate from high school in […]
Black Mom Rescues Her 3-Year-Old Daughter From Burning Apartment, But Suffers Severe Burns
Nationwide — Miracle Keith, an African American mother from Conway, South Carolina, saved her 3-year-old daughter, Amiri, from a burning apartment during an early morning fire on May 30. Both […]
Dad Faces Murder Charges After Killing His 4-Year-Old Daughter to Get Revenge Against His Ex
Nationwide — Rashad Dixon, a 34-year-old father from Atlanta, Georgia, faces murder charges after prosecutors allege he killed his 4-year-old daughter in a domestic violence case linked to a revenge against […]
Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College
Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Black Mom Sets Herself on Fire Inside Home, Killing Herself and Her 3-Year-Old Disabled Child
Nationwide — Destiny Wilson, a 34-year-old mother from Virginia, died after setting herself on fire inside a Hampton home. Her 3-year-old daughter with disability also died after flames spread through […]
Black Student Removed From Graduation Ceremony After Doing a Split on Stage
Nationwide — Tyvion Campbell, an African American student from Chicago, Illinois, said she was removed from her graduation ceremony after performing a split on stage. She also said school staff […]
Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story
Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]
Two Black Woman Founders Team Up to Launch Summer Night Market Series Spotlighting Black-Owned Brands, Food and Culture
Nationwide — Two Black women founders are joining forces once again to bring culture, commerce, and community back to the heart of Brooklyn. Mandy Bowman, Founder of Official Black Wall […]
Meet the Black Woman Strategist Advancing Advocacy for Black Families, Disability Rights, and Community Impact
Nationwide — Dr. Issata Oluwadare, speaker, strategist, professor, author, and community advocate, has recently completed the New Jersey Partners in Policymaking program, marking a meaningful new chapter in her ongoing […]
Meet the Black Attorney Building a World Class Lawyer Museum in Atlanta and Documenting the Journey in Real Time
Nationwide — Attorney, entrepreneur, and cultural strategist Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq., widely known as “The Plug’s Lawyer,” is entering a new era of institution building following official recognition from the […]
Meet the HBCU Grads Making History as the Masterminds Behind African Liberation Day 2026
Nationwide — Diallo Sumbry, an HBCU graduate of the University of DC, and Dr. Ashley Milton, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, have made history as the cultural architects […]
Biracial Man from Ohio Shares Video of His White Mom Calling Him the N-Word
Nationwide — Julie Marie Windle, a white mother and nurse from Toledo, Ohio, appears in a viral video where she yells a racial slur at her biracial son, Brian Windle. […]
White Mom Received Food Stamp Benefits Using Her Missing Daughter's Name
Nationwide — Shannon Anderson, a 51-year-old woman from Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested after police accused her of collecting food stamp benefits in the name of her daughter, who has been […]
Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong
Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]
24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation
Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]
Black Mom of 4 Receives Heart Transplant After Her Heart Attack Was Initially Dismissed
Nationwide — Lakeisha Brown, a 44-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, developed severe heart failure after early symptoms were initially overlooked by doctors. She later discovered she would need a […]
Police Looking for Atlanta Woman Accused of Robbing Wells Fargo of $4,000
Nationwide — Police in Atlanta are searching for a woman accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank on Tuesday morning. She allegedly handed a teller a note and walked away with […]