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Meet the Black Entrepreneur Whose Makeup Line Complements the Natural Beauty of Women of Color

Adodo Delali Robinson

Nationwide — Adodo Délali Robinson, founder and CEO of Délali Robinson Cosmetics, says that she created her brand to complement the rich skin tone that people of color have. Her […]

Black Psychotherapist Makes History, Opens New Therapy and Wellness Practice in Montgomery, Alabama

Candyce Anderson, founder of Revita Therapy and Wellness

Nationwide — Meet Candyce “Ce” Anderson, LPC, the founder and CEO of Revita Therapy & Wellness, a Black-owned therapy practice in Montgomery, Alabama. She is also the only African American […]

Meet the Black Designer Driving Social Impact One Handbag at a Time

Stephanie Evans, founder of Pamoja Bags

Nationwide — After spending a decade working on the business and tech side of the fashion industry, founder Stephanie Evans took a leap of faith and launched a handbag brand […]

Woman Makes History, Launches First Black-Owned Coffee Brand in Elkridge, Maryland

Teresa Meade, founder of Jacq and Joe's Coffee

Nationwide — Teresa Meade, the founder and CEO of Jacq & Joe’s Coffee, was not always the owner of a coffee brand. As a veteran who currently resides in Howard […]

Meet the 11-Year Old Girl Who Asked President Biden for a Position on the Supreme Court

Maddie Morgan

Nationwide — Maddi Morgan, an 11-year old girl from Washington, DC, says she wants to be the next Supreme Court Justice and she even wrote a letter to the White […]

Only Black Governor in the U.S. Since 2019 Interviewed By Students at Prestigious School in Maryland

Governor Albert Bryan

Nationwide — The highest-ranking official in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Governor Albert Bryan Jr., recently held a 45-minute virtual Q&A with 200+ Black students at Thomas S. Wootton High […]

Mom Says Her 8-Year Old Son Asking About Police Brutality Inspired Her Book Series For Kids

Crystel Patterson and her son

Nationwide — Crystel Patterson, a full-time technology consultant and busy mom of two energetic boys from Sacramento, California, says that she didn’t expect that she would become the author of […]

Meet the Founder Helping Black Women Through Virtual Holistic Wellness Coaching and Digital Courses

Cassandra Hill, founder of Holistic Living Consulting

Nationwide — In an effort to guide Black women on the journey of life, Cassandra Hill, the founder and CEO of Holistic Living Consulting LLC based in Osceola, Arkansas, is […]

24-Year Old to Make History as Young Black Female Pilot For Commercial Airlines

Miraccle Izuchukwu, youngest Black female pilot of a commercial airline

Nationwide — Miracle Izuchukwu, who is from New York City, will soon break barriers when she officially becomes part of the 1% of Black female pilots for major commercial airlines […]

HBCU Grad Whose Program Teaches Black and Brown Youth How to Invest Receives $250K in Funding

Ruby Taylor, founder of Project 10,000 and Legacy Card Game

Nationwide — Ruby “Sunshine” Taylor, a graduate of Howard University and the founder of Financial Joy School based in Baltimore, Maryland is proud to introduce Project 10,000, an initiative geared […]

Black Founder Says Husband’s Sleep Issues Inspired Her to Create Line of Eco-Friendly Sleepwear

Angela Hawkins, founder of Bamblu

Nationwide — Meet Angela Hawkins, founder and CEO of Bamblu®, a Black-owned line of allergy-friendly linen and sleepwear products that are made from organic and mechanically processed bamboo textiles. She […]

Natural Hair Educator and Salon Owner Teaches Going Natural in Her New Book

Crystle Jones-Bond, author and hair salon owner

Certified cosmetic chemist and founder of Classic Natural Hair Salon Systems, Crystle Jones-Bond, publishes her first book titled “I Want to Go Natural… Now What?” Nationwide — Crystle Jones-Bond, a […]

Founder of Sisters Inspire Sisters Network Seeks to Recruit More Black Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals

Monique Denton, founder of Sisters Inspire Sisters Network

Nationwide — Monique Denton, a Life Transformation Coach for Black women entrepreneurs and business professionals who is known as the founder of Embrace Your Cake, announces the success of her […]

Black Artist Who Designed the First Ever Kwanzaa Stamp For USPS Publishes Her First Art Book

Synthia Saint James, author of 'My Multicultural World'

Nationwide — World-renowned visual artist and author, Synthia SAINT JAMES proudly announces the publication of her first art book My Multicultural World, now available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and […]

Black Student From Louisiana Accepted to 106 Colleges, Earns $4.5M in Scholarships

Kassidy Parnell

Nationwide — Kassidy Parnell, a high school student from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been accepted to 106 colleges and awarded a total of $4.5 million in scholarships.

Bobby Brown Visits Grave Site of Daughter, Bobbi Kristina and Ex-Wife Whitney Houston

Bobby Brown visit daughter and ex-wife's grave site

Nationwide — 90’s pop singer Bobby Brown recently went to visit the grave of his late ex-wife Whitney Houston and their daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown. His emotional visit was followed […]

History-Making 1st Black Woman to Own a Natural Hair Care Patent Reveals How to Have the Hair You Want

Gwen Jimmere

Nationwide — In her new book, Everything You Know About Hair Is Wrong, Gwen Jimmere, the founder and CEO of Naturalicious, delivers a mini masterclass on natural hair. Known as […]

BOSS Network Offers $500K in Funding and Free Coaching for Black Women Entrepreneurs

Black women entrepreneurs

The deadline to apply is February 25th Chicago, IL — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and […]

17-Year Old Black Teen Makes History, Earns Nursing Degree While Still in High School

Imunique Triplett

Nationwide — Imunique Triplett, a 17-year old high school student from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, achieved an outstanding feat after earning her practical nursing diploma while still in high school.

Childhood Best Friends Release New 594-Page Book That Celebrates Black Love and Romance

Authors of 'BT and Lo' book

The journey to true love can be short or long. Pain-free or painful. Smooth or rugged. Nationwide — A group of Black authors who grew up as childhood best friends […]

Black Hairstylist Reveals How She Built a 6-Figure Salon Using Her 100K Instagram Followers

Gabrielle Allen, founder of Instagram to Instaclients course

Nationwide — Gabrielle Allen, a New Orleans-based hairstylist and studio owner, has turned her salon into a six-figure hair empire by leveraging the power of social media. Even more, she […]

Single Black Mom Reveals How Homeschooling Her Son Helped Him Defy the Odds

Author Teressa Kennedy with her son

Nationwide — Teressa Kennedy, a single mom from Northern California, says that making the decision to homeschool her middle-school-aged son helped him to defy the odds. As a parent, she […]

Actress Jeryl Prescott of AMC's "The Walking Dead" Joins Sarcoidosis Awareness Campaign

Actress Jeryl Prescott

Critical Campaign Raises Awareness of Prevalence & Severity of Sarcoidosis in Black Women Chicago, IL — The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving […]

29-Year Old Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win Gold Medal in Olympic Speed Skating

Erin Jackson

Nationwide — Erin Jackson has made history as the first Black woman ever to win a speedskating medal after bagging the gold medal in the 500-meter speedskating event at the […]

Mom Partners With Her 6-Year Old Son to Author New Black History Activity Book For Kids

Andrea Stephenson and her son Corban

A new book authored by Andrea Stephenson and her son, Corban, features 50 fun projects to help children and parents remember the scientific contributions of Black people Washington, DC –- […]

In New Book, Five Generations of Black Men Openly Discuss the State of Black Relationships

'Black Men Intimacy' by Therez Fleetwood

Nationwide — Black Men and Intimacy – Voices From Across the Diaspora by Therez Fleetwood explores the complexities of relationships through the minds of Black men in the 21st century. […]

Meet the Founder of the 1st Black Woman-Owned Self-Sustainable Container Home Manufacturing Facility

Tamika Shari Bond, founder and CEO of Bond Containers

Giving investors the opportunity to invest in a company dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and environmentally sustainable luxury container homes. Nationwide — Meet Tamika Shari Bond, founder and CEO of […]

6-Year Old Boy Hit by Car Recognized For Saving His Little Sister's Life

Kayden Reid

Nationwide — Kayden Reid, a 6-year old boy from Mobile, Alabama who got hit by a car while saving his 2-year old sister, is being called a hero for his […]

Meet the Black Neuroscientist Who is on a Mission to Change the World

Shonte Jovan Taylor

Nationwide — Shonté Jovan-Taylor is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and success strategist who is on a mission to change the world through the power of neuroscience so that more people can […]

Woman Makes History, Launches 1st Black-Owned Accredited School That Teaches How to Start a Holistic Practice

Renee Hughes, founder and CEO of Holistic Champions

Nationwide — Meet Renee Hughes, the founder and CEO of Holistic Champions, the first-ever Black-owned internationally accredited school of Aromatherapy that virtually teaches entrepreneurial-minded students how to start their very […]

Dr. Mautra Jones Makes History as the 1st Black Female President of Oklahoma City Community College

Dr. Mautra Jones, President of Oklahoma City Community College

Nationwide — Dr. Mautra Jones makes history as the first Black woman to become president of Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). She is also the first woman ever to lead […]

Founder of Black-Owned Custom Dessert Company Expands to Luxury Wedding Cake Designs

Delores Morris, founder of The One By Dee

Nationwide — Meet Delores Morris, founder and CEO of The One by Dee, a custom cake and dessert company based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Formerly called Dee’s Delightful Desserts, the […]

4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat

Araiya, 4-year-old Black girl left on schoolbus in Dallas

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

Santia Deck

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

Four Black judges, graduates from NCCU Law School

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

Tyreshia Morgan

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

Imunek Williams

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

Participants of Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation

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

Kimberly Perrymond and other Black event planners

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

Ginger Congi

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

Cara Dugan

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

Dante Lee and daughter, Kiyah

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

Erica Battle

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

Mariah Carey

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

T-Boz of TLC performing at a concert

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

Single moms homeowners

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

Judge Greg Mathis

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

Black woman breastfeeding her baby

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

Dedra Tufon as Miss Black USA

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

Candra Rogers

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

Allexis Telia Ferrell

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

Regina Renaye

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

Aviella Aloha

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

Karol V. Brown, host of Harriet Tubman Love in Actions TV show

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

Sherry Yates

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

Gabby, 15-year-old foster child

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

Susan Lorincz and Ajike Owens

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

Andril Arvind

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

Chioma Sonia Eze

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

Anitra West

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

A'Daya Rain Fish with her mom

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

Jessica Wright and Eshonda Blue

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

Tina Knowles

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

Have'Ana and Layla

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 […]