Nationwide — Ayesha Rodriguez has grown to become one of the leading authors in the children’s books category, with the author and entrepreneur selling more than 100,000 copies of her […]
Nationwide — Shemika Jackson, the founder and CEO of Kafune Amor Hair, is quickly becoming one of the leading names in the premium quality lace wig and haircare market. Based […]
Nationwide — In 2010, by presidential proclamation, January was declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since then, twelve presidential proclamations have followed. These proclamations not only raise the […]
Nationwide — Rhea G. Madison James from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, is on her way to becoming a young successful author. She has already sold over 700 books, and now […]
Nationwide — “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” — Mr. Samuel Cornish and Mr. John B. Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal. It is with […]
Nationwide — Keechant Sewell has made history as the first African American woman to be sworn in as NYPD’s police commissioner. This is also the first time a woman of […]
Nationwide — Davonne Reaves could have stopped at making history. After all, becoming one of the youngest African American women hotel owners in America is no small feat. But the […]
Nationwide — Nyla Anderson, a 10-year old girl from Chester, Pennsylvania, has sadly died after reportedly trying the “blackout challenge” that tells participants to hold their breath until they faint. […]
Baltimore, MD — Keona Holley, a 39-year old Baltimore Police Officer who was shot while sitting in a patrol car has reportedly died in the hospital a week after the […]
Nationwide— 28-year old Patricia Kingori, who is originally from Kenya, has been awarded a full professorship at the University of Oxford, making her the youngest Black woman to receive tenure […]
Nationwide — Kristen Hayden, who hails from Hillsborough, New Jersey, makes history as the first Black woman to win a national diving title after recently securing her victory at the […]
Nationwide — A family from Philadelphia that was forced to deboard their American Airlines flight with their 7-month old baby says they are planning to pursue legal actions against the […]
Nationwide — Sabrina Williams, who is a half-sister of tennis icon Serena Williams, said she is aiming to release a tell-all book about how their father Richard Williams, whose life […]
Nationwide — The Double V campaign, created by the Pittsburgh Courier and supported by the Black press, captured and gave voice to the frustration of African-American soldiers who fought valiantly […]
Nationwide — Pennie Crockett, founder and CEO of Pennie’s Teas, now has nationwide distribution of her products in 22 states at The Fresh Market, Giant Foods, and Whole Foods Market. […]
Nationwide — Donna Heath-Gonzalez is a native of Jamaica who immigrated to the U.S. and became an entrepreneur during the 2008 recession. She exited her career in the finance industry […]
Nationwide — Chelsea Elliott, founder of Somocom Lab and Macro Social Worker, has developed an interactive social-emotional learning kids’ card game called the EQ Kids Crew. The card game employs […]
Nationwide — Meet S. “Michelle” Foye, the founder and CEO of Précis Screening, an Atlanta-based premier drug and alcohol screening company with ancillary offerings of pre-employment services such as background […]
Nationwide — Janet Rollé has recently been named the new CEO and Executive Director of the American Ballet Theatre, making her the first Black person to lead the prestigious ballet […]
‘Lock Into Your Heritage’ gained popularity through regular appearances on the production sets of the sitcoms, ‘Living Single’ and ‘Cosby’. Nationwide — Entrepreneur and collection creator, Candice L. Williams, is […]
Nationwide — Meet Ashley Williams and Khat Brim, the founders of a multi-million dollar e-commerce brand called Hair Are Us, which is now a major supplier of high-quality extensions, weaves, […]
Nationwide — Gabby Goodwin, from Columbia, South Carolina, now has a headquarters, girls’ salon, and retail store for her business, thanks to parents Comedian Mike Goodwin and Rozalynn Goodwin. The […]
Nationwide — Meet Kinyatta E. Gray, the CEO of FlightsInStilettos, LLC and founder of the newest Black-owned beach towel brand called the Glam Girl Beach Towel Collection. The beach towels […]
Nationwide — Toni Jacobs, a mother from Richmond, Virginia whose daughter has been missing for five years, is hoping that she can finally find answers with the help of HBO’s […]
Kara L. Amis announces the publication of the second book in the ‘Robbie Raines’ series New York, NY — When a famous singer is found dead, murder is suspected, so […]
Nationwide — Elle Smith has made history as yet another African American woman to win the 2021 Miss USA competition. The winners for the past three years have been Black […]
Nationwide — Delisa Tucker, a mother from Chicago, Illinois who was mourning the death of her teenage son, Kevin, has also been shot and killed in the very same spot […]
Nationwide — Infidelity: No one is immune. However, that does not mean it has to destroy marriages and homes. Married women can rise above infidelity by defeating their husbands’ mistresses, […]
Laurel, MD — Myles B. Nobles, an author and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), has a deep passion for helping children gain the communication skills needed to reach their full potential. His […]
Nationwide — After a decades-long feud between Janet Hubert and her former The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star Will Smith, she recently expressed her praises to Smith’s performance in the […]
Nationwide — More than being an iconic actress, Monica Calhoun is also a caring mother to her son who is blind. A video that she posted of her with her […]
Nationwide — Frederick Akpoghene and Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene, a married couple who are also both successful technology entrepreneurs have ventured into the literary world with the debut of their first book, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]