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Meet the Black Professor Making History Using Her Children's Book to Speak Out About Rape

Dr. JM Linda Holloway

Nationwide — The month of April has been designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway has released her new book Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About […]

Illinois' First African American Woman-Owned Champagne Brand Commits to Social Impact

Samantha Danielle Dockery, Founder of LOVELUVV wine

Nationwide — As a former wedding planner, Samantha Danielle Dockery understood the importance of a sparkling wine’s flavor profile in appealing to diverse palates during wedding celebrations. She recognized the […]

Michelle Obama Breaks Her Silence, Finally Addresses Divorce Rumors

Michelle Obama

Nationwide — Michelle Obama is shutting down rumors of marital trouble with former President Barack Obama, explaining that recent absences from high-profile events were about prioritizing her own well-being, not […]

Toni Braxton Married Birdman Last Summer, But Filed For Divorce Weeks Later

Toni Braxton and Birdman married

Nationwide — Toni Braxton and Bryan “Birdman” Williams have been secretly married for months, but their union has already seen its fair share of turbulence. According to court documents obtained […]

25 Black Women Entrepreneurs Graduate from the BOSS X Sage “Invest in Progress” Grant Program

Graduates of Boss X Sage Invest in Progress Grant Program

Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, proudly announces the graduation of 25 incredible Black women entrepreneurs from the BOSS Impact Fund “Invest in Progress” grant program. These […]

Black-Owned Private University Celebrates First Graduation, Honors Over 50 Graduates and Trailblazer Honorees

Graduates of Leaders Esteem University

Nationwide — Leaders Esteem University had the honor to host its first graduation ceremony, celebrating over 50 graduates across various industries and geographies. The graduation marked a milestone achievement in […]

2-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Being Bitten By Fire Ants, Parents Sue Hospital

Maya Getahun

Nationwide — The parents of Maya Getahun, a 2-year-old girl from Gwinnett County, Georgia, are suing Piedmont Eastside Medical Center after their daughter died following a severe allergic reaction. They […]

Former Student Sues High School for Letting Her Graduate While Illiterate

Aleysha Ortiz

Nationwide — Aleysha Ortiz, a 19-year-old teen from Hartford, Connecticut, has filed a lawsuit against Hartford Public High School, claiming the school let her graduate with honors without properly addressing […]

Kie Melodic Unveils New Single “Dance” – A Fusion of Pop, R&B, and EDM

Kie Melodic

Nationwide — Rising star Kie Melodic, known for her captivating blend of pop, R&B, and EDM, is excited to announce the release of her latest single, “Dance”. This new track […]

Florida Black Mom of 4 Killed By Her Husband After Filing For Divorce

Takeshia Eads

Nationwide — A Florida man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his wife shortly after she filed for divorce. Lamar Bryant, 41, is accused […]

Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills Are Going on Tour Together

Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills concert

Nationwide — Four female icons of R&B, pop, and soul — Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills — are set to tour together for a one-of-a-kind experience. […]

White Woman Who Darkened Her Skin and Identifies as Black Plans to Move to Africa

Martina Big white model identify as Black

Nationwide — Martina Big, a white woman from Germany who identifies as Black, says she and her husband are preparing to move to Africa. The couple has drawn controversy for […]

Actress Raven-Symoné Says It Again, "I'm Not African American"

Raven Symone says she's not African American

Nationwide — Raven-Symoné has once again addressed the backlash surrounding her controversial 2014 remarks about race, saying she didn’t identify as African American. She said her words were misunderstood and […]

Kenya Moore Responds After Controversial 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Episode Airs

Kenya Moore

Nationwide — Kenya Moore, the 53-year-old reality TV star from Detroit, Michigan, has broken her silence following her suspension from The Real Housewives of Atlanta after a controversial moment involving […]

Christina Formella, Married Teacher From Illinois Charged For Having Sex With 15-Year-Old Student

Christina Formella

Nationwide — Christina Formella, a 30-year-old special education teacher from Downers Grove, Illinois, was arrested on Sunday after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old student during a tutoring session. Prosecutors […]

Singer Cassie to Take the Stand and Testify Against Diddy at Federal Trial

Cassie and Diddy

Nationwide — Casandra “Cassie” Ventura is expected to testify in the upcoming federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs — and she will do so publicly under her real name. Court […]

Trump Adminstration Cancels All South Sudan Visas, Has Already Deported 100,000 Immigrants

South Sudanese immigrants

Nationwide — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that the United States is halting the issuance of new visas and revoking existing ones for South Sudanese passport holders, […]

Tina Knowles Congratulates Jay-Z and Beyonce on 17th Wedding Anniversary

Tina Knowles with Jay-Z and Beyonce

Nationwide — Tina Knowles, the proud mother of Beyoncé, recently honored her daughter and son-in-law Jay-Z on their 17th wedding anniversary by sharing a heartfelt video montage on Instagram. The […]

K-pop Group Kiss of Life Apologizes For "Culturally Insensitive" Video, Says "We Are Not Racist"

Kiss of Life Kpop group dancing to 50 Cent's In Da Club

Nationwide — The members of KISS OF LIFE, a rising K-pop girl group managed by S2 Entertainment, are facing major backlash after a controversial livestream celebrating member Julie’s birthday. Julie, […]

Barack Obama Flames Divorce Rumors, Says He's in "Deep Deficit" With His Wife Michelle

Barack and Michelle Obama

Nationwide — Rumors of possible marital problems between Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama have been swirling for months, and the former president’s latest remarks have only added […]

Keke Palmer Criticized for Jonathan Majors Interview on Her Podcast

Keke Palmer and Jonathan Majors

Nationwide — Keke Palmer, the 30-year-old actress and media personality, is facing heavy criticism after it was revealed that Jonathan Majors would appear on her podcast, Baby, This Is Keke […]

Black Woman Who Didn’t See Her Mom for Almost 50 Years Just Visited Her For the Third Time Since Their Reunion

Dr. Grace LaJoy and her mom during their third visit

Nationwide — For Dr. Grace LaJoy, an African American woman from Raymore, Missouri, every visit with her birth mother is a treasured gift. On Saturday, March 16, 2025, she embarked […]

Black Mom Killed While Dropping Infant Son Off at Daycare, Her Ex Sentenced to 66 Years in Prison

Krystal Walton, Black mom killed

Nationwide — Back in 2022, 32-year-old Krystal Walton, an African American mom from Indianapolis, Indiana, was gunned outside a daycare center as she dropped off their infant son. Her ex-boyfriend, […]

Former President Barack Obama and Kamala Harris Publicly Rebuke Trump

Barack Obama and Kamala Harris

Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered searing critiques of President Donald Trump’s second term in separate public appearances on Thursday. Speaking at Hamilton […]

Singer Brandy's 22-Year-Old Daughter, Sy’rai, Graduates College at Top of Class

Brandy and her daughter, Syria, at her college graduation

Nationwide — Sy’rai Smith, the 22-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning singer Brandy, has officially graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business. The Los […]

Meet the Black Woman Empowering Others, Using Her Own Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health

Necia B

Nationwide — Necia Brunson, a 31-year-old inspirational African American woman professionally known as Necia B., is using her voice to spark healing across the country. A Philadelphia native who grew […]

Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Names Chanceé Lundy as Executive Director

Chancee Lundee, Director of Southern Black Girls Women's Consortium

Nationwide — The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the appointment of Chanceé Lundy as its new Executive Director. A distinguished environmental engineer, entrepreneur, and […]

Kim Kardashian Takes Important Exam to Become a Lawyer

Kim Kardashian lawyer

Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is moving closer to becoming an attorney after taking the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), a key test on legal ethics. While it isn’t part of […]

Entrepreneur Launches First Black-Owned Housing Manufacturer That Can Produce Up to 100 Homes Per Day

Dr, Velma Trayham, founder of Home Access America

Nationwide — After nearly three years of development, Dr. Velma Trayham has officially launched HomeAccess America, a new modular housing manufacturer that is the first Black-owned company in the United […]

Black Mom of 4 with Breast Cancer Launches TV Show to Inspire Others

By Prattay Mazumdar Nationwide — The first time Linda Washington spoke about her breast cancer, she never expected that her words would become a lifeline for thousands. In the quiet […]

Zendaya Becomes Youngest Black Actress to Earn $1 Million Per Episode

Zendaya, youngest highest-paid Black actress

Nationwide — Zendaya has made history as the youngest Black actress to earn over $1 million per episode for her role as Rue Bennett on HBO Max’s Euphoria. At just […]

Black Woman Injured in Jamaica Dolphin Accident, Family Seeks Help

Cierra Stockard dolphin accident

Nationwide — Cierra Stockard, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, is recovering in Jamaica after a dolphin swimming accident during her spring break vacation. The fall caused significant injury, […]


Meet the Black Woman Empowering Plus-Size Women With Her Journals and Coloring Books

Brittany Washington, Founder of My Beautiful Fluff

Nationwide — Brittany Washington, founder and CEO of My Beautiful Fluff, is celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, more than 100 in-person community events, and the continued growth of an award-winning […]

Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head

Briasha Stroud

Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]

Texas Parole Supervisor Fired for Posting on Social Media About Karmelo Anthony Case

Donna Murray Robinson

Nationwide — Donna Murray Robinson, an African American parole supervisor with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was fired after a viral social media post about the Karmelo Anthony case drew […]

Black Woman Accused of Running Over 11 Ducklings Faces 55 Years In Prison

Beverly Sasberry

Nationwide — Beverly Sasberry, a 64-year-old woman accused of driving over 11 ducklings in Florida, now faces multiple animal cruelty charges. She pleaded not guilty in court while prosecutors pursue […]

Daughter Uses Social Media to Track Down Mother’s Killer After a Decade

Kiany DeJesus and her mother Emilia Ignacio

Nationwide — Kiany DeJesus, the daughter of Emilia Ignacio, who was killed in 2014, helped bring her mother’s killer to justice years later by using social media to trace his location […]

Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme

Marlon and LaShonda Moore

Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]

Authorities Say Black Woman Believed to Have Been Killed by Her White Fiance Died from Mental Distress

Ashlee Jenae, fiance Joe McCann trip in Tanzania

Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, a 31-year-old African American influencer found dead on a luxury trip in Tanzania with fiancé Joe McCann, was confirmed to have died by suicide. Authorities in […]

Five Black Women Friends Help Turn Community-Backed Series into Social Media Success Without Paid Advertising

Five Black women who star in Separate Room series

Independent filmmaker Tamieka Briscoe’s new vertical series, Separate Rooms, is approaching 100,000 organic Instagram views, secured dozens of Founding Members, and has already sparked plans for Season Two production in […]

Local Clinic Owned By Black Husband and Wife Team Expands to Help Clients Nationwide

Nationwide — When the story of La Lueur Health & Wellness was first publicized, the response was overwhelming. The feature reached more than 139,000 views, generated thousands of reactions, and […]

Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More

Aquarius Maximus

Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]

17-Year-Old Black Teen Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend While 8-Months Pregnant

Jariah Edwards, pregnant teen shot by ex-boyfriend

Nationwide — Jariah Edwards, an African American teen from Arizona, was shot while 32 weeks pregnant after her ex-boyfriend tracked her down while on vacation in San Diego, California. Her […]

Jasmine Crockett Says the Knife Karmelo Anthony Used Was Too Small to Be a Deadly Weapon

Rep. Jasmine Crockett comments on the knife used in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf

Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Texas Democrat, has questioned whether the folding knife used in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf qualified as a deadly weapon. She made the remarks […]

Pregnant Black Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Another Pregnant Mom of 5

Aaniyah Nowden, pregnant Black woman convicted for killing another pregnant woman

Nationwide — Aaniyah Nowden, an African American woman from Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justina Wallace, another African American woman with five […]

Black Journalist, Educator, and Cultural Strategist Debuts New Book "Get the F** Out of America"

Get the F Out of America book by Phelena Napper

A 12-Point Plan for Black Women to Leave the Divided States, Build Wealth, and Live Their Best Lives Nationwide — Phelena Napper, journalist, educator, cultural strategist, and founder of Black […]

Black Grandma Celebrates 12 of Her Grandchildren Graduating High School at the Same Time

Julia Baker, 12 grandchildren graduate high school

Nationwide — An African American family is celebrating a rare milestone as 12 grandchildren of Julia Baker, an African American grandmother from Leland, Mississippi, all graduate from high school in […]

Black Mom Rescues Her 3-Year-Old Daughter From Burning Apartment, But Suffers Severe Burns

Miracle Keith and her daughter Amiri

Nationwide —  Miracle Keith, an African American mother from Conway, South Carolina, saved her 3-year-old daughter, Amiri, from a burning apartment during an early morning fire on May 30. Both […]

Dad Faces Murder Charges After Killing His 4-Year-Old Daughter to Get Revenge Against His Ex

Rashad Dixon, daughter Zuri

Nationwide — Rashad Dixon, a 34-year-old father from Atlanta, Georgia, faces murder charges after prosecutors allege he killed his 4-year-old daughter in a domestic violence case linked to a revenge against […]

Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College

Dr. Kortnee Burrell, author of College Success System

Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]

Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color

Cula Svidzinski, Founder of Melanin Aesthetic Laser Center

Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]

Black Mom Sets Herself on Fire Inside Home, Killing Herself and Her 3-Year-Old Disabled Child

Destiny Wilson, Jamie Lee

Nationwide — Destiny Wilson, a 34-year-old mother from Virginia, died after setting herself on fire inside a Hampton home. Her 3-year-old daughter with disability also died after flames spread through […]

Black Student Removed From Graduation Ceremony After Doing a Split on Stage

Tyvion Campbell, student performed a split on graduation ceremony

Nationwide — Tyvion Campbell, an African American student from Chicago, Illinois, said she was removed from her graduation ceremony after performing a split on stage. She also said school staff […]

Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story

Tina Redmond, Founder TRACC Radio and TV

Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]

Two Black Woman Founders Team Up to Launch Summer Night Market Series Spotlighting Black-Owned Brands, Food and Culture

Mandy Bowman and Shelley Worrell

Nationwide — Two Black women founders are joining forces once again to bring culture, commerce, and community back to the heart of Brooklyn. Mandy Bowman, Founder of Official Black Wall […]

Meet the Black Woman Strategist Advancing Advocacy for Black Families, Disability Rights, and Community Impact

Dr. Issata Oluwadare

Nationwide — Dr. Issata Oluwadare, speaker, strategist, professor, author, and community advocate, has recently completed the New Jersey Partners in Policymaking program, marking a meaningful new chapter in her ongoing […]

Meet the Black Attorney Building a World Class Lawyer Museum in Atlanta and Documenting the Journey in Real Time

Tiffany M. Simmons

Nationwide — Attorney, entrepreneur, and cultural strategist Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq., widely known as “The Plug’s Lawyer,” is entering a new era of institution building following official recognition from the […]

Meet the HBCU Grads Making History as the Masterminds Behind African Liberation Day 2026

Diallo Sumbry and Dr. Ashley Milton, masterminds behind African Liberation Day 2026

Nationwide — Diallo Sumbry, an HBCU graduate of the University of DC, and Dr. Ashley Milton, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, have made history as the cultural architects […]

Biracial Man from Ohio Shares Video of His White Mom Calling Him the N-Word

Julie Marie Windle, Brian Windle

Nationwide — Julie Marie Windle, a white mother and nurse from Toledo, Ohio, appears in a viral video where she yells a racial slur at her biracial son, Brian Windle. […]

White Mom Received Food Stamp Benefits Using Her Missing Daughter's Name

Jodie “Brooke” Anderson

Nationwide — Shannon Anderson, a 51-year-old woman from Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested after police accused her of collecting food stamp benefits in the name of her daughter, who has been […]

Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong

Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, Brazilian content creator and makeup artist

Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]

24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation

Brooke Smith, nursing student dies in shooting

Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]

Black Mom of 4 Receives Heart Transplant After Her Heart Attack Was Initially Dismissed

Lakeisha Brown, mom who had heart failure

Nationwide — Lakeisha Brown, a 44-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, developed severe heart failure after early symptoms were initially overlooked by doctors. She later discovered she would need a […]

Police Looking for Atlanta Woman Accused of Robbing Wells Fargo of $4,000

Woman accused of robbery in Wells Fargo Bank in Atlanta

Nationwide — Police in Atlanta are searching for a woman accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank on Tuesday morning. She allegedly handed a teller a note and walked away with […]