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Actress Janet Hubert Applauds Will Smith's Performance in 'King Richard'

Janet Humbert and Will Smith

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 […]

Actress Monica Calhoun Shares Touching Video of Her Teaching Her Blind Son to Swim

Monica Calhoun teaching blind son how to swim

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 […]

Now Married, Young Black Millionaire Couple Reveal How They Met on Instagram

Dawn Dickson and her husband, Frederick Akpoghene

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, […]

50-Year Old First-Time Mom Welcomes Baby Girl; The Father is 61

Susie Troxler with husband and newborn baby

Nationwide — Susie Troxler, a 50-year old woman from Greensboro, North Carolina, recently gave birth to a baby for the first time. She and her 61-year old husband Tony are […]

Meet Jessica Watkins, the 1st Black Woman Astronaut to Live and Work on the International Space Station

Jessica Watkins

Nationwide — Jessica Watkins, a 33-year old female astronaut from Lafayette, Colorado, will make history in April 2022 when she becomes the first Black woman to live and work on […]

Pregnant Woman Shot, Killed Returning Home From Her Own Baby Shower

Jessica Covington

Nationwide — Jessica Covington, a 32-year old woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who was 7 months pregnant, was killed after being shot in the head and stomach as she returned home from […]

WBLS’ Circle of Sisters 2021 Returns Virtually with Steve Harvey, Mary J. Blige, Babyface and More

Steve Harvey, Mary J. Blige and Niecey Nash

Encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black women worldwide. Tickets on sale at WBLS.com Shop your favorite Black-owned brands at the Virtual Marketplace Vendor. Registration is now open. New York City — […]

Founder of Black-Owned Stationery Brand Lands Deal With Target; Fulfills Dream of Late Husband

Founders of DynaSmiles

Nationwide — Daveia Odoi, owner/ illustrator of Black-owned stationery brand, The DynaSmiles by DNT, has launched 3 of her designer journals in Target stores online. Each journal features artwork that […]

Black Women Unite to Form a New National Holiday Called 'Mothers of Civilization Day'

Founders of Mothers of Civilization Day

Raleigh, NC — Every year, we honor our mothers who gave birth to us, but we often do not think of the woman who gave birth to humanity, which is […]

Entrepreneur Opens Only Black Woman-Owned Beauty Academy in South Jersey

Atiyah Johnson, founder of Janas Hair Academy

Clementon, NJ — Atiya Johnson, a salon owner for 17 years, is now also the owner of Janas Cosmetology Academy – the first Black woman-owned beauty academy in South Jersey. […]

Black Entrepreneur Invents Patented Hair Shield That Protects Weaves, Wigs and Extensions

Delanise Carter, founder of The Hair Shield

The Hair Shield helps women protect their investments Nationwide — Meet Delanise Carter, the founder and inventor of The Hair Shield, a product that she launched in 2018 as a […]

Entrepreneur and Iconic Singer Jody Watley Releases Surprise New Dance/Club Remix Album on Her Record Label Imprint

Jody Watley's new album, Renderings Remixes

Nationwide — The new Jody Watley Dance/Remix EP has arrived, just in time for the holidays and a ‘must-have’ in your playlist!

Black Woman CEO Celebrates Having Helped Firms Secure More than $47M in Funding

Tiffany L. Wright, founder of Resourceful CEO LLC

Nationwide — Tiffany C. Wright, founder of The Resourceful CEO, LLC, has now helped tens of companies secure more than $47 million in funding. This milestone is a major move […]

Christelle Awa From Congo Crowned Winner of African Most Beautiful USA Beauty Pageant

Christelle Awa, winner of African Most Beautiful USA pageant

Nationwide — It was a night of bliss, fashion, music, and great African cultural performances at the maiden launch of the much-anticipated African Most Beautiful USA beauty pageant. Christelle Awa, […]

Black Educator From Maryland Wins $1M Global Teacher Prize

Keisha Thorpe

Nationwide — Keishia Thorpe, a high school teacher from PG County, Maryland, is the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize in 2021 mainly for her work in opening […]

Emmy-Award Winning Journalist From Flint, Michigan Takes Storytelling of Black America on the Road

Jiquanda Johnson, founder 'Black Like Us' series

Flint, MI — Jiquanda Johnson has teamed up with Facebook to be an independent creator for their new publishing and subscription platform called Bulletin which supports a diverse group of […]

Black Mom Pens Book to Raise Awareness About Childhood Disabilities

Issata Oluwadare, author of Mighty Manny

“The Adventures of Mighty Manny” is a book published by author Issata Oluwadare that introduces the world to an uncommon superhero; a toddler with special needs. Nationwide — The Adventures […]

California ‘Brilliant Girl’ Says Black Girls Can Be Superheroes Too!

Shaneisha Dodson, founder of The Brilliant Girl dolls

Nationwide — Just being themselves, mocha or bronze, short hair or long, nappy or straight, women of color are on the front line and positioned for success in this decade […]

Black Author, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist Launches Program to Donate Free Socks to Seniors

Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman

Nationwide — Leadership Experience Tour Speaker Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman has been making a difference in Missouri City, Texas, since gracing the national/international stage in April of this year. She […]

NAACP Recognizes Black Teacher Whose Phonics Workbooks Improve Reading Skills in 30 Days

Rosa Higgs

NAACP Berkeley President, Mansour Id Deen, presents Rosa Higgs with the Most Valuable Teacher Award for Excellence in Literacy Instruction Nationwide — After a more than 30-year teaching career that […]

10-Year Old Black Girl From Utah Takes Her Own Life After Being Racially Bullied

Izzy Tichenor, 10-year old who committed suicide

Nationwide — Isabella “Izzy” Faith Tichenor, a 10-year old Black girl from Salt Lake City, Utah, was found dead after hanging herself. Her grieving family said she had been bullied […]

Woman Who Thought She Paid Off Her Home is Now Facing Eviction

Elderly woman evicted

Nationwide — June Walker, a 65-year old woman from Detroit, Michigan, finished paying off a rent-to-own house in more than 2 years believing it would be her forever home. But she […]

Country’s First Black Culinary Lifestyle Publication Honors Resilience Through Pandemic with Special Print Issue

Cuisine Noir Magazine

Cuisine Noir Magazine returns to print with a special edition featuring untold stories from around the globe. Oakland, CA — The country’s first Black culinary lifestyle publication, Cuisine Noir Magazine, […]

After Securing $17M+ in Funds, Entrepreneur Offers Free Live Grant Writing Training to For-Profit & Nonprofit Organizations

Linda Peavy, owner of Lipav Writing Academy

Willoughby Hills, OH — Linda Peavy, the owner of LiPav Consulting, LLC, is offering free online grant writing training for nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Her company has written grants and […]

Gladys Knight's Son Sentenced to Prison, Owes $1M in Taxes For Chicken & Waffles Restaurant

Gladys Knight with her son

Nationwide — Shanga Hankerson, the 45-year old son of legendary soul singer Gladys Knight, has been sentenced to two years in prison for unpaid taxes. He apparently used the owed […]

Taraji P. Henson’s Top 7 Black Business Gift Guide

Taraji P. Henson

Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson is showing support for black businesses this holiday season. Her scalp-first haircare brand, TPH BY TARAJI, has partnered with 6 black-founded companies to launch a […]

Black Women Celebrated in New Pin-Up Art and Home Decor Brand Designs

Betty D'Minx pin up art featuring Black women

Nationwide — Pinup art, born in the era of madmen, has long had a diversity problem that has either misrepresented or completely ignored Black women. For this reason, premiere pinup […]

Woman Arrested and Charged With Embezzling Almost $1M in HBCU Funds

Kenya Ward

Nationwide — Kenya Ward, a former employee at North Carolina Central University, a historically Black university in Durham, NC, has been charged with embezzling nearly $1 million from the school.

Black Entrepreneurs Host Virtual Summit Teaching Business Owners How to Increase Sales and Lead Generation

Speakers at the Big Push Virtual Summit

Nationwide — The Business Help Network, comprised of successful African American entrepreneurs, marketers, and digital strategists, is facilitating a virtual summit that will empower entrepreneurs to accelerate their businesses. The […]

Tina Knowles-Lawson and Beverly Johnson to Headline the Boss Network’s 2021 “Ladies That Lead Conference”

Tina Knowles and Beverly Johnson

Presented By Sage, the Highly-Anticipated Event Will Take Place Virtually for the First Time on Saturday, November 13th Chicago, IL — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and […]

Family Files Lawsuit After 6-Year Old Girl Falls and Dies From Amusement Park Ride

Wongel Estifanos

Nationwide — Wongel Estifanos, a 6-year old girl, was killed after falling from a vertical drop ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Her family is filing […]

Book Series About Black Hairdresser Turned Secret Agent Inspires Girls of Color

Benita Renee Jenkins by Lorisa Bates

Benita’s sixth sense is a blessing and a curse. She finds that intuition puts her partner and her lover in danger… Nationwide — Urban Books Media is pleased to announce […]

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 […]