Nationwide — Gina Williams is quietly shattering barriers of how things “should be” The singer, pianist, songwriter, and composer released a choral and orchestral album called “Olympiad” and performed with […]
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Black-Owned Herbal Brand Introduces Revolutionary New Product to Overcome ED
Nationwide — Live Natural, a Black-owned herbal company that provides solutions to keep harmony in the bedroom, has launched a revolutionary new product for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction.
Black Woman Creates App to Make Mental Health Care Affordable and Stigma-Free For Communities of Color
The Y Combinator-backed startup founded by a Black female is inviting 1,000 wellness professionals to host groups on the platform and launching with a community-wide support group session on relationships. […]
82-Year Old Black Woman Losing Her Home, Owes $38K in HOA Fees
Inglewood, CA — Marie Riggins, an 82-year old African American woman who has lived in her home in Inglewood, California for decades, is at risk of losing her home. Her […]
Author Chronicles the Life of His Aunt, a Sharecropper Turned Millionaire
Nationwide — The Road from Money by Sylvester Boyd, Jr. explores the life and times of his aunt, Estella Clemens, whose journey begins in the cotton fields of the south […]
Black Mompreneur Launches New “Kid Millionaire” E-Learning Course For School-Aged Children
Nationwide — X’ernona Woods, the creator and founder of the innovative company Kid Millionaire Inc., received her first money lesson and character development experience early on in life. She recalls […]
Student Who Received $50K From Drake In 'God's Plan' Video Just Graduated
Nationwide — Destiny Paris James, a student from South Carolina who received $50,000 in financial aid from rapper Drake as seen in his “God’s Plan” music video back in 2018, […]
Father and Daughter Graduate College Together With Honors
Buffalo, NY — Cesar Galarza and his daughter, Clarimar, recently shared a special moment together when they both graduated from Buffalo State College at the same time. Even more, they […]
Legendary Jazz Singer Freda Payne Releases New Star-Studded EP After a 6-Year Hiatus
1st Single: Sexy Johnny Mathis Duet “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Kenny Latimore Grace Other Twosomes Nationwide — Triple-threat vocal wonder Freda […]
Author Releases New Book to Help Black Teens Understand Credit and Prevent Financial Illiteracy
Nationwide — Adults today often agonize over their financial situation and how it is negatively impacting their lives. How did they get there? How did their credit score plummet and […]
78-Year Old Great-Grandmother From Alabama Graduates From College
Nationwide — Vivian Cunningham, who is a 78-year old great-grandmother of three, has earned her undergraduate degree in liberal studies at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. “If I could have […]
Afro Unicorn Founder, April Showers, and Anthony Hamilton Discuss How to Use Instagram to Transform Your Brand into a Powerful Movement
Anthony Hamilton interviews April Showers, Founder of Afro Unicorn, who organically grew her brand on Instagram to 10,000 followers and generated $100,000 in sales within the first year. Nationwide — […]
This 88-Year-Old Tutor Has Been Teaching Math For More Than 70 Years
Nationwide — Delores Spencer, who has been a math teacher in Hampton, Virginia for more than 70 years, continues to tutor students around the world for free through Facebook Live […]
Black-Owned Nonprofit Launches Monthly Grant Program for Children in Underserved Communities
Monthly grants for youth ages 6-18 in underserved communities Los Angeles, CA — Megan Faux, The Teaching Goddess, Founder and Executive Director of The 25 Dream Campaign, a 501(c)3 non-profit […]
Book Reveals the True Story of Liss, an Enslaved Woman Who Helped Turn George Washington's Spy into an Abolitionist
Nationwide — Lyons Press is proud to announce the release of Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution (240 pages • 978-1-4930-5247-9 • $25.95 • Hardback) by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany […]
Twin Sisters Make History, Graduate From College Together at Just 20-Years Old
New Orleans, LA — Twin sisters Jordyn and Morgan Jackson, who are only 20-years old, have both graduated college early from Xavier University in Louisiana.
Empowering Black Women to Use Their Voice to Stimulate the Economy
Nationwide — Quinn Conyers is releasing her second book Speak Black Woman: How Women in Business can Profit from Public Speaking to add to the economic advancement of Black women, […]
Rising African American Female Filmmaker Debuts 4 Short Films in One on Tubi
Charleston, SC — Esteemed streaming app Tubi’s most talked-about new film release Trap Flix Party comes to us by way of rising African American female indie filmmaker Felicia Rivers of […]
Meet the Founders of the 1st Black Woman-Owned Skincare Line Just For Men
Nationwide — Simone Randle and Tammie Sykes, the founders of Dion Michaels, have made history as the first women of color to launch a simple results-driven skincare line that is […]
Twin Brother and Sister Awarded $1.5M in Scholarships, Accepted into 15 Colleges
Nationwide — Reagan and Ricardo Razon, 17-year old twins from Raleigh, North Carolina, have both been accepted into 15 universities and have been offered more than $1.5 million in scholarships.
15-Year Old Girl From Chicago Died Just 3 Days After Getting COVID-19
Bolingbrook, IL — Dykota Morgan, a 15-year old girl from Illinois who reportedly didn’t have any underlying medical conditions, died just a few days after she was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Black Entrepreneur Turns Hobby into Successful Custom Greeting Card Business
Nationwide — Meet Kimberly Jordan, the founder of Kimmy’s Greetings who is now capitalizing on her talent to create unique gift ideas for others. What began as a hobby in […]
25-Year-Old Mom Gives Birth to 9 Babies at the Same Time
Nationwide — Halima Cisse, a 25-year old woman from the country of Mali, recently gave birth to 9 babies at once and all of them survived, which apparently broke a […]
The Ugly Truth About Mother's Day — Why Many People Don't Celebrate It (and why you may not want to either!)
Nationwide — Believe it or not, but many people don’t celebrate Mother’s Day. But why? What’s so wrong with a special day to show love to one’s mom? Well, the […]
This Black Couple, Married For 53 Years, Has Raised 100 Foster Daughters
Nationwide — Meet Al and Ann Hill, a couple from Cincinnati, Ohio who have been married for 53 years and have been foster parents to nearly 100 girls over the […]
Single Black Mom of 3 Launches Online Course to Help Entrepreneurs Overcome Fear and Doubt
Nationwide — Nicole Lee, a self-published author, entrepreneur, and visionary, has launched an interactive online course to help business owners who are struggling with fear and doubt caused by the […]
Black Woman, Former Collections Agent Reveals How to Handle Debt Collectors in New Book
Nationwide — Meet T. Lane, an African American woman who worked as a collections agent for more than 15 years and has now authored a book called Secrets the Finance […]
Author Jordan Rivers Develops Innovative Marketing Tool to Expand Reach and Press For Other Black Authors
Nationwide — At a time where families have had the opportunity to be together more in the last two years, routines and structure have saved many households from chaos. There’s […]
Black Mom and Her 2 Young Sons Publish African Royalty History Book to Teach African Dynasty
Nationwide — Janael Palmer, was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, which is located in West Africa on October 2nd, 1986 to Michael and Jane Palmer. She came to the United […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dessert Company Launches College Scholarship Essay Contest
The entry deadline extended to Friday, May 28th, 2021. San Jose, CA — Andrea Lacy, founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies, has officially launched the “Grit Award” scholarship program. Up […]
Black Teen Awarded 19 Scholarships Worth More Than $5M
Nationwide — Victory Yinka-Banjo, a 17-year old high school graduate from Nigeria, has received full-ride scholarship offers from 19 prestigious universities in the United States and Canada. Combined, the awards […]
Black Girls Fly Too: 21-Year Old Becomes Ghana's Youngest Female Commercial Pilot
Ghana — Audrey Maame Esi Swatson is the youngest female commercial pilot in the country of Ghana, having obtained her commercial license at the age of 21. She is currently […]
Judge Joe Brown Attacks Kamala Harris, Says She Has a Lazy Reputation
Nationwide — Former TV Judge Joe Brown has recently stirred controversy with his harsh criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as an “old hoe” in a candid […]
Black Mom of 4 Finally Passed the Bar Exam After Studying For 9 Years
Nationwide — Meet Evelyn Uba, a woman from California who moved from Nigeria in 1983 who has achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. After nearly a decade of […]
Judge Mathis Vows to Win Back His Wife, Says He Does Not Want Divorce
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is facing a challenging period in his life as his wife, Linda, has taken steps to end their 39-year marriage. The well-known TV judge recently […]
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]