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 […]
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Michelle Obama Breaks Her Silence, Finally Addresses Divorce Rumors
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, […]
Father Pretended to Search for His Missing Daughter, Now He's Facing Murder Charges
Nationwide — Darnell Jones publicly pleaded for help finding his missing daughter, Kei’Mani Latigue, but he soon became the prime suspect in her murder. Latigue, just days from turning 14, […]
Black Firefighter-in-Training Surprises His Girlfriend With Rescue-Themed Marriage Proposal
Nationwide — Jayson Ralph, a Black firefighter-in-training with the New York City Fire Department, turned a routine event into a surprise proposal for his girlfriend, Dasia Moore. His fellow firefighters […]
Meet the Black American Woman Renovating a House in Italy That She Purchased for $1 Dollar
Nationwide — Celina Sengendo, a 31-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, bought a home in Italy for $1.16 through a one-euro housing program. She shared her journey online after many […]
Two Black Woman-Led Organizations Recognized With Prestigious Honors in South Carolina
Nationwide — Excellence in business and service has been recognized once again across two organizations founded by Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a former behavior specialist and award-winning educator with more than […]
Black Parents Whose Son Was Called the N-Word Say School Officials Called the Cops and Expelled Him
Nationwide — Karis Stoudamire-Phillips and her husband, Mike, two African American parents from Portland, Oregon, raised concerns after their son was called a racial slur at The Madeleine School. However, the […]
Two Black Women Who Live 50 Miles Apart Reach Rare Milestone Ages of 110 and 107
Nationwide — Willie Mae Jackson, who is from Jacksonville, Florida, and Sallie Chatman, who is from Folkston, Georgia, recently turned 110 and 107. Both women are among the oldest Black […]
Family Mourns Black Teen Killed After Truck Crashes into Bakery Where She Worked
Nationwide — Zion Branch, a 19-year-old African American teen from Humble, Texas, sadly passed away after a pickup truck crashed into the bakery where she worked. She had recently finished […]
Black Woman Freed After 11 Years in Prison as Appeals Court Reviews Hidden Evidence in Murder Case
Nationwide — Tameshia Shelton, an African American woman who served 11 years in prison after a 2009 murder conviction, has been released after a court ordered a new trial. The […]
White School Counselor Faces Charges Over Alleged Indecent Liberties With Several Students
Nationwide — Lesli Bryant, a 37-year-old school counselor in Orange County, North Carolina, who is married with three children, was arrested after allegations involving inappropriate conduct with students. She now […]
Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia
Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]
Mom of 1-Year-Old Boy Shot by Police Controversially Flashes Cash at Her Son's Funeral
Nationwide — Vellesiya Wiley, the 20-year-old mom of Kohen, a one-year-old boy who was shot dead by police in a Walmart parking lot over alleged stolen diapers, is under fire […]
Innocent Black Woman Arrested for Killing White Man in Parking Lot Dispute, Claims Self-Defense
Nationwide — An unidentified Black woman from North Lauderdale, Florida, has been arrested after fatally shooting Bart Diguglielmo, a 62-year-old white man, during an argument over a parking space at […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Makes History as the Youngest Chartered Accountant in Her Country
Nationwide — Osasere Okundaye, a 16-year-old girl from Nigeria, has set a new national record after becoming the youngest chartered accountant in the country. She achieved the milestone by passing […]
Pregnant Black Woman Attacked by Dogs, Forced Her Into Emergency Delivery
Nationwide — Renee Wilson, an African American woman from Tacoma, Washington, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by two loose dogs while pregnant. Doctors later induced labor, and her baby […]
NFL Star Calais Campbell's Mom Found Dead in Atlanta Home, His Brother Charged with Murder
Nationwide — Nateal Campbell, the 71-year-old mother of NFL star Calais Campbell, was found dead inside her Buckhead, Atlanta home after police responded to a welfare check. Authorities later arrested […]
Black Teen Girl Who Went Missing at Age 15 Has Been Found Alive 4 Years Later
Nationwide — Joniah Walker, an African American teen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who disappeared when she was 15 years old, was found safe four years later after going missing from her […]
Houston's Only Black Woman-Owned Hotel Celebrates 3 Years By Giving Away Free Night Stays
Nationwide — Three years after opening the doors to Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis continues to break barriers in an industry where Black women remain dramatically underrepresented. As the […]
White Man Gets 73 Years in Prison for Killing Three Black Girls as Grieving Mother Refuses to Forgive
Nationwide — Sean Greer, a white man from Wilton Manors, Florida, who was convicted in a deadly 2021 hit-and-run, has been sentenced to 73 years in prison. The case left […]
Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College
Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]
Black Woman Arrested For Charging $1K to Take the Teacher Certification Exam for Aspiring Educators
Nationwide — Kashaundra Knowles, an African American woman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was arrested for allegedly taking teacher certification exams for other people in exchange for money. Officials said she […]
Doctors Say 13-Year-Old Black Teen Fighting Rare Leukemia Will Need Treatment for At Least Two Years
Nationwide — Jacola Youngblood, a 13-year-old African American girl from Lumberton, Mississippi, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer after months of fatigue and weakness. Her family is […]
14-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Drowns After Jumping into a River to Rescue Her Cousin
Nationwide — Aamina Bradley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Detroit, died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her 9-year-old cousin during a family gathering at Maheras-Gentry Park. The […]
Kirk Franklin Nearly Lost His Temper After a Street Pastor Insulted His Wife
Nationwide — Singer Kirk Franklin nearly lost his temper after a man confronted him following a canceled performance in Philadelphia. The tense exchange ended with security stepping in after the […]
Singer Alicia Keys Reveals Why She Told Her Dad to Stay Out of Her Life
Nationwide — Alicia Keys says she cut ties with her father when she was 13 years old after years of absence and repeated broken promises. A new documentary revisits the […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Neurodivergent Support
Nationwide — Alana Simpson, an African American Board-Certified Autism Technician and the Founder of Spectrum Protection, is proud to announce that her California-based company has been recognized by the Evergreen […]
Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland
Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]
Black Mom Found Not Guilty Despite Killing Her 15-Month-Old Baby and Stabbing Her Husband
Nationwide — Precious Bland, a 43-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a deadly 2021 attack that left her toddler daughter […]
Family Mourns 12-Year-Old Black Girl Killed After Her Motorized Scooter Crashed into a School Bus
Nationwide — A 12-year-old African American girl from Haverhill, Massachusetts, sadly passed away after a motorized scooter she was riding with another child crashed into a school bus. Both children […]
Black Mom Still Searching for Her Missing Daughter After 43 Years, Believes She's Still Alive
Nationwide — Kathy Teague, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, has been searching for her daughter for 43 years after she disappeared from a housing complex in 1983. She […]
Black Woman Who Looks White Reveals What White People Often Secretly Say to Her
Nationwide — Miriam Zinter, an African American woman from New York who is often mistaken for white, says her daily life is shaped by how people react to her appearance. She […]
7 Employees Plead Guilty in $25M Tax Credit Fraud Scheme in North Carolina
Nationwide — Eight African American tax preparers in North Carolina have pleaded guilty to their roles in a multimillion-dollar tax credit fraud scheme during the pandemic that cost the IRS […]
18-Year-Old Black Student Allegedly Left to Die After Hazing Ritual, Family Files Lawsuit
Nationwide — Savanna Jones, an 18-year-old African American freshman at Wilberforce University in Ohio, allegedly died after taking part in a hazing ritual on campus. Her family has filed a […]
Missing Pregnant Black Teen Found in River in 1975 Finally Identified After 50 Years
Nationwide — More than five decades after her body was pulled from the Mississippi River, authorities have identified a teenage homicide victim who had long been known only as “Jane […]