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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 […]

Mompreneur & Daughter Team Up, Launch Black-Themed Backpacks, Handbags, etc. to Inspire People of Color

Chrishonda Benson and her daughter

Nationwide — Chrishonda Benson from Charlotte, North Carolina wanted to show her daughter that her brown skin and bold features were beautiful, so she used the representation gap in the […]

28-Year Old Woman Becomes First Ever Black Female Judge in Her City

Shequeen McKenzie

Nationwide — Meet Shequeena McKenzie, who at 28-years old has become the first Black female judge in the city of McComb, Mississippi.

Two Women from Different Countries Come Together to Create a Black-Owned Skincare Brand That Illuminates Melanin Skin

Founders of Skin By Jada Ross

Nationwide — The skincare industry has created a space for more diverse products. Yet, despite the thousands of skincare products on the market, representation and advocacy for women of color […]

Black AIDS Institute Appoints Interim CEO and New Managing Director

Toni Newman and Dr. Kamal Atkins

Nationwide — The Board of Directors of the Black AIDS Institute (BAI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Toni Newman as its Interim Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Kemal […]

Rapper Snoop Dogg Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Beverly Tate

Snoop Dogg and his mom

Nationwide — Multi-platinum rapper, actor, and influencer Snoop Dogg is mourning the death of his mother, Beverly Tate, whom he once described as an angel.

Woman Found Not Guilty After Jacksonville Police Parked on Her Property and Broke Her Teeth While Arresting Her

Brittany Chrishawn Williams

An officer parked in Brittany Chrishawn Williams’ driveway in May 2020 to check emails. He refused to leave when she asked, and she was arrested and brutalized. Nationwide — A […]

First Time Author Honors Murdered Son, Sells Out of Her Books in a Few Days

Shawanda S. Moore

Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, also known as The Tax Doctor, is the CEO and founder of Royal Financial Services and Royal Tax Box. She decided to write her […]

Dawn Staley Becomes Highest Paid Black Female Basketball Coach With $22.4M Contract

Dawn Staley

Nationwide — Dawn Staley, who made history as the first female Black head coach for South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball, is now the highest-paid Black coach in women’s college basketball after […]

HBCU Grad Launches Fastest-Growing Online Marketplace for Black-Owned Food Brands

Keisha Spivey, founder of ShopTheBlackFoodMarket

Brooklyn, NY — Meet Keisha Spivey, the founder and CEO of SB Market, Inc. who has created a specialty marketplace called ShoptheBlackFoodMarket.com – the fastest growing online platform that sells […]

This Black, Multi-Millionaire Couple Single-Handedly Fed Over 300 Families During the Pandemic

Antario and Derricka Harwell

Nationwide — Meet Antario and Derricka Harwell, a self-made, multi-millionaire couple with very humble beginnings. In fact, most people would define the Harwells as a true rag to riches story. […]

Black Woman's Dead Body Found in Rarely Used Police Van in Alabama

Christina Nance, woman found dead in police van

Nationwide — Christina Nance, a 29-year old Black woman from Huntsville, Alabama, was found lifeless inside a prisoner-transport van parked in a police parking lot nearly a week after she […]

Virginia Woman Turns 110-Years Old, Becomes One of Few Supercentenarians in the World

Viola Roberts Lampkin Brown

Nationwide — Viola Roberts Lampkin Brown from Berryville, Virginia is now 110-years old, making her one of the very few people alive around the world who is a supercentenarian.

Largest Virtual Black-Owned Hair and Beauty Expo Launches November 12-14

Black business expo and trade show

Worldwide — The team at Pearls Management led by the forward-thinking Dr. Robyn S. Joppy has announced plans for the upcoming International Hair, Beauty, Fashion, Wellness, and Business Trade Show, […]

Black Women's Magazine Honors 26th Anniversary of the Million Man March

Million Man March 26th anniversary

Nationwide — There is a lot of talk of high-value men in social media, but the largest gathering of Black men and “men of value” occurred at the Million Man […]

Founder of Award-Winning Nonprofit Honored By Prestigious Group of Black Women Scholars

M. Starita Boyce Ansari

New York, NY — M. Starita Boyce Ansari, Ph.D., founder of TheNew3Rs.org, has been honored by the “2021 Black Woman Give Back List” for her nonprofit’s work in helping to […]

Black Woman-Owned Courier Company Expands Services to More Cities, Including Los Angeles & San Antonio

Roslyn Ellerbee, founder of Express Errands and Courier

Nationwide — Express Errands & Courier is one of the fastest-growing female lead companies in 2021, and their growth is not slowing down. The company currently has 11 locations and […]

Target Inks Deal with Black Doll Company, Orijin Bees, Founded by a 7-Year Old and Her Mother

Young founder of Orijin Bees dolls

The Black doll company, founded by a 7-year old girl and her mother, recently launched their Baby Bee collection on Target.com. Nationwide — Multicultural toy company, Orijin Bees, announced today […]

6-Year-Old Girl Makes History As Georgia's Youngest Certified Farmer

Kendall Rae Johnson, youngest Black farmer in Georgia

South Fulton, GA — Meet Kendall Rae Johnson, who at just 6-years old, is being recognized as the youngest certified farmer in the state of Georgia.

Black Woman Who Owns Fleet of Trucks Launches Event Series to Inspire Female Business Owners

Kristi L. Williams, founder of Global Power Tour

Nationwide — On November 12-14, Global Power Tour will return to Houston, Texas to provide the ultimate business and luxe weekend for Black women business owners. Founded by Kristi Jackson-Muhammad, […]

19-Year Old Florida College Student Found Dead After Going Missing From Apartment

Miya Marcano

Nationwide — Miya Marcano, a 19-year old teenager from Pembroke Pines, Florida, was found dead more than a week after she had gone missing from her Orlando apartment. Her family […]

Family of Civil Rights Icon Louis Allen Shocked to Learn He Was Sold for $20 in 1926

Dr. Antoinette Harrell and the family of Louis Allen

Nationwide — Peonage Detective Dr. Antoinette Harrell has revealed through her research that the legendary civil rights activist, Louis Allen, was sold for $20 before his untimely death in 1926. […]

Black Entrepreneur Launches African-Themed Jewelry Line, Goes From $5K in Sales to $50K a Month

Penny Clarke, founder of Millie International

Meet Penny Clarke, founder of Millie’s International Creations, an online fashion boutique that sells high-end, handcrafted African-themed jewelry, handbags, and home fashion. She started the company six years ago when […]

Women of Color With Breast Cancer Launch New Brand Photography Campaign to Build Awareness

Breast of Us campaign

Nationwide — For the Breast of Us, the first-ever blog and online community for all women of color affected by breast cancer, is excited to announce the launch of its […]

Married Couple Launch Black Home Shopping Channel on Amazon, Roku and Apple TV

Chris and Roberta Holmes, founders of Black Home Shopping Channel

Nationwide — Chris & Roberta Holmes, the founders of The Black Home Shopping Channel streaming on Exposure Network TV, have announced that they are producing a new channel on the […]

Man Proposes to Adopt His 2 Stepdaughters While Getting Married to Their Mom

Dontez Williams

Nationwide — In a heartfelt moment at a wedding in Detroit, Michigan, the groom Dontez Williams proposed to the 2 daughters of his bride, asking if he could adopt them. […]

Nadula Introduces New Line of 100% Human Hair for Black Women of all Ages and Complexions

Nadula wig collection for women of color

Nationwide — Nadula, a direct-to-consumer leading innovator in the manufacturer of 100% human hair products, has released new collections for women of color of all complexions. Along with new hairstyles […]

Founder of Black-Owned Firm Celebrates $10 Million in Growth Financing to Scale Cybersecurity Training Across America

Ida Byrd-Hill, founder and CEO of Automation Workz

Nationwide — Ida Byrd-Hill, founder and CEO of Detroit-based Automation Workz, has landed $10 million in growth financing to drive the expansion of her company’s cybersecurity certification training across America. […]

Children’s Book Author Crowned First Black Miss Pre Teen International

Morgan E. Taylor, author of 'Daddy's Little Princess'

Greenville, NC — Morgan E. Taylor popped on the scene when she was 5-years old as the co-author of Daddy’s Little Princess, a nonfiction children’s book that introduces real princesses […]

Married Couple Die of COVID Hours Apart, Leaving Behind 7 Children

Troy and Charletta Green

Nationwide — Troy and Charletta Green, a married couple from Detroit, Michigan, sadly died of COVID-19 within hours after the other. Their 7 children are grieving their tragic loss.

The State of Black Family Health Launches MLK Weekend in Tampa by Black Nurses

Black nurses

Nationwide — This MLK Weekend in January 2025, The Color of Wellness is proud to launch The State of Black Family Health, a powerful event series designed to advocate for […]

Black Teen, Father Among 15 Victims Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux and Reggie Hunter

Nationwide — A deadly New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans left 15 people dead, including two African Americans, 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, and 37-year-old Reggie Hunter. […]

Young Black Woman Set on Fire While Walking to Store in North Carolina, Suspect Held on $1M Bond

Ashanti Downey

Nationwide — Ashanti Downey, a 21-year-old African American woman from Sanford, North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022, was attacked and set on fire, leaving her with severe burns […]

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 […]