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Black Doctor-Owned Vitamin & Wellness Company, 50% of Profits to Help Eradicate Health Disparities in Black Communities

Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel, co-founder of Pro Blk Health

Nationwide — Co-Founders Darian McDaniel and Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel started Problk Health Vitamins for two main reasons – first, to act as a vehicle spotlighting health awareness by encouraging and […]

Woman Becomes Most Decorated Black Athlete in Winter Olympics History

Elena Meyers Taylor

Nationwide — After winning her 5th medal, Elena Meyers Taylor has officially become the most decorated Black athlete in the nearly 100-year history of the Winter Olympics. Even more impressive […]

Young Daughter Inspires Her Dad to Publish New Children's Book About African Culture and Royalty

Dorsey Spencer's daughter holding a copy of Queen Cara book

Nationwide — Author Dorsey Spencer Jr. has announced the launch of his new book, Queen Cara and the Kingdom of Jama’a, which he says was inspired by his young daughter, […]

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 […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen From Mississippi Dies During Tornado, Tree Falls on Her Home

Ty’Keria Rogers

Nationwide — Ty’Keria Rogers, an 18-year-old African American teen from Natchez, Mississippi, tragically died when a tree fell on her home’s porch during a severe tornado on December 28. Despite […]

Black Woman Sent to Prison For 25 Years for Killing Abusive Husband Now Fights for Domestic Violence Awareness

Latoya Dickens

Nationwide — Latoya Dickens, an African American mother from Gwinnett County, Georgia who spent 25 years in prison for killing her abusive husband, now advocates for domestic violence survivors. After […]

Black Mom Responds About Viral Family Photos of Her Son in Different Pajamas from His Half-Siblings

Family photo viral after boy was left out of the matching pajamas

Nationwide — An African American family’s Christmas photo has gone viral after a 5-year-old boy, Trü, was left out of the matching pajamas that the rest of his family wore […]

Single Black Mom of 5 From St. Louis Killed in Christmas Eve Train Accident

Ashley Hogan

Nationwide — Ashley Hogan, a 35-year-old African American mom of five children, died on Christmas Eve when her car was struck by a train in north St. Louis County, Missouri. […]

Black Mom, Teacher From Georgia Shot and Killed by Her Nephew

Tyeisha Colley

Nationwide — Tyeisha Colley, a 35-year-old teacher and mother of four, was tragically shot and killed by her nephew on Christmas Day in Monroe, Georgia. Her 21-year-old nephew, Devin Sullivan, […]

Actress Gabourey Sidibe and Her Husband Celebrate the Holidays With Their 8-Month-Old Twins

Gabourey Sidibe with her husband Brandon and twin babies

Nationwide — Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe and her husband, Brandon Frankel, marked their first Christmas as parents with a heartwarming video shared on social media. The couple, along with […]

Wendy Williams Slams Caretakers After Leaving Her Mobility Scooter, Demands Better Care

Wendy Williams on her scooter

Nationwide — Wendy Williams criticized her caretakers for abandoning her mobility scooter in the street after her son’s graduation dinner in Miami, Florida. Wendy, who was diagnosed with aphasia and […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen, Aspiring Basketball Player Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting

Sekya Smith

Nationwide — Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve while outside at a friend’s house. Her mother, Brittany, […]

Patrick Mahomes and Wife Brittany Prepare to Welcome Third Baby Amid NFL Season

Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany

Nationwide — Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are excited to welcome their third child soon. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed that preparing for the baby’s arrival while balancing […]

Single Black Mom Denied a Promotion, Sues PNC Bank Over Alleged Discrimination

Brandie Falice

Nationwide — Brandie Falice, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, filed a lawsuit against PNC Bank, alleging she was denied a promotion because she is a single African American mother despite […]

23-Year-Old Black Woman Who Feared Disappearing Has Been Missing for Two Months

Jahnay Bryan

Nationwide — Jahnay Bryan, a 23-year-old African American graduate of Cornell University, has been missing for more than two months, and her family fears that she may be in danger. […]

Black Mom from California Banned from School After Complaining About Bullying of Her Daughter

Semira

Nationwide — Kavon Ward, an African American mother from Culver City, California, plans to take legal action after her 7-year-old daughter, Semira, endured two years of bullying at her local […]

Black Woman-Owned CreditRich Opens Historic $100M Investment Round at $1B Valuation and Welcomes New Board Member Rudy Terrazas

Angel Rich, founder of CreditRich

Nationwide — CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, that allows users to round up their spare change to pay their bills intelligently and optimize their credit scores as fast as […]

Travis Hunter Deactivates Instagram Account After Criticism About His Fiancée Leanna Lenee

Travis Hunter and his fiancee, Leanna Lenee

Nationwide — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and college football star, has deactivated his Instagram amid persistent online criticism of his fiancée, Leanna Lenee.

Singer Eddie Levert's Daughter, Ryan, Dies at the Age of 22

Eddie Levert and his daughter Ryan

Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan […]

Attorney Tony Buzbee Fires Back at Jay-Z Despite His Client Having "Mistakes" in Her Story

Attorney Tony Buzbee and Jay-Z

Nationwide — Attorney Tony Buzbee who is representing multiple accusers of Diddy is countering Jay-Z and his team’s misconduct allegations by describing their request for sanctions as “frivolous.” He asserts […]

Haitian Immigrant Finds Success With All-Natural Skincare Line Helping 31 Million Americans Suffering From Eczema

Jocelyne Firmin

Nationwide — Jocelyne Firmin, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and devoted mother, has turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from eczema. Her […]

Cassandra Hill Honored with Prestigious Black Woman-Owned Brand of the Year Award

Cassandra Hill

Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial world, has been recognized with the esteemed “Black Woman Owned Brand of the Year” award by the I’m Loving Me Project. […]

Essence Atkins Reveals Why She Has Been Celibate for 4 Years

Essence Atkins

Nationwide — Actress Essence Atkins, now 52 years old, has revealed her secret to looking ageless. During a recent interview, she also shared that she has been abstaining from sex […]

34-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Oldest Winner of Miss France Pageant

Angelique Angarni-Filopon

Nationwide — Angelique Angarni-Filopon, 34, has made history as the oldest woman to win the Miss France crown. Hailing from Martinique, she won the Miss France 2024 pageant, which recently […]

Black Woman Sadly Killed While Attending a Wake at a Church in London

Michelle Sadio

Nationwide — Michelle Sadio, a 46-year-old Black woman, was tragically killed in a triple shooting outside a church in London, England on Saturday night. Two men, both in their 30s, […]

Gayle King Celebrates 70th Birthday with Surprise Party from Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King

Nationwide — Gayle King celebrated turning 70 with a surprise party thrown by her longtime best friend, Oprah Winfrey. King, who thought she was just attending a holiday party, was […]

Chance The Rapper's Wife Files for Divorce After 5 Years of Marriage

Chance The Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Coley

Nationwide — Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, are officially ending their marriage after just five years. Kirsten reportedly was the one who filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable […]

Two Black Teens From New Orleans Killed in Car Crash Involving Shoplifting Suspect

Giselle Smith and Semaj Morris

Nationwide — Giselle Smith and Semaj Morris, two African American 17-year-old teens from New Orleans, Louisiana, were killed in a crash on December 11. The crash happened when their car […]

Mortgage-Free Black Author to Host Free Masterclass on How to Pay Off a 30-Year Mortgage Fast

Mujiba Salaam Parker

Nationwide — Mujiba Salaam Parker, who was formerly homeless, bankrupt, and on welfare, but still managed to pay off her 30-year mortgage in less than three years, is excited to […]

3-Year-Old Girl From Texas Beats Cancer, Celebrates Finishing Chemotherapy

Samiyah Fowler

Nationwide — Late last year, SaMiyah Fowler, a 3-year-old African American girl from Killeen, Texas, finally beat cancer after completing her chemotherapy treatments. Her family happily celebrated as she rang […]

Black Parents Killed in Fiery Tesla Crash, Leave Behind Two Children

Jahmale and Tracey Ledeatte

Nationwide — Jahmale and Tracey Ledeatte, who are from New Rochelle, New York, died in a tragic car crash on December 3rd. The couple, ages 46 and 44, were killed […]

Dr. Umar Johnson Questions the Allegations Against Jay-Z, Reviews All the Facts

Dr. Umar Johnson

Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson, a respected psychologist, educator, and community advocate, on a recent episode of The Art of Dialogue podcast, has weighed in on the sexual assault allegations […]

Two Black Mompreneurs Collaborate, Launch New Thrive Culture Box For Black Children

Dr. Anndretta and Stacy Kirk

Nationwide — Parents and other family members can now give children ages four and up the gift of learning and celebrating Black culture. Two Los Angeles-based moms, Dr. Anndretta and […]

Jay-Z’s Accuser is Now Admitting to “Mistakes” About Her Allegations

Jay-Z

Nationwide — The 38-year-old woman from Alabama who is accusing rap moguls Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 is not admitting to “mistakes” about the details […]

Hairstylist in Memphis Says She Was Bitten by a Client Who Refused to Pay for Braids

Latasha Dickerson and Stephanie Samuels

Nationwide — Latasha Dickerson, an African American hairstylist from Memphis, Tennessee, was attacked in her home by a client who refused to pay for her braids. The client, 30-year-old Stephanie […]

Meet the First Black Woman to Ever be Appointed Police Chief for Cincinnati State

Donna Robinson

Nationwide — Donna Robinson, an African American woman from Cincinnati, Ohio has been appointed as the new police chief for Cincinnati State, making history as the first Black woman to […]