@Musicleaderz By Fangage Nation is a Podcast Being Launched as a Musical Movement to Change the Existing Narrative for the Next Generation of Musical Icons Nationwide — Earlier this summer, […]
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Entrepreneur Launches New Magazine to Help Black Men in Need and to Redefine the Image of Black Men in Media
The Black Manosphere™ Magazine 2021 Core Glossary and Report Card Becomes a No. 1 Bestseller on Amazon Nationwide — The Black Manosphere Magazine 2021 Core Glossary and Report Card, Special […]
Healing Black Birth: Fundraising Campaign Launches to Pair Victims of Birth Trauma with Black Mental Health Therapists
Restoration!: The Healing Black Birth Fund seeks to repair historical and present-day harm done to Black women within the medical system Nationwide — A new national campaign launched today to […]
Video Shows Texas Police Officer on Top of Black Teen During Arrest
Nationwide — A police officer in Forney, Texas is being heavily criticized after he was seen on video on top of a Black teenage girl while she can repeatedly be heard […]
Founder of Black-Owned Skincare Brand is Fighting Human Trafficking With Every Bottle She Sells
Nationwide — Meet Kristy Alexander, an entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia, whose company Apple Rose Beauty provides support for survivors of human trafficking through the sale of her skincare products. The […]
Meet the 3 Fastest Women in the World, Team Jamaica - Clean Sweep!
Nationwide — The small island of Jamaica has made history once again in the world of sports. Three runners — Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson — recently became […]
The First Black Female Duo to Win Harvard University's Summer Debate Competition
Atlanta, GA — Jayla Jackson and Emani Stanton have made history as the first-ever Black female duo to win the prestigious international debate competition at Harvard University. And they did […]
Founder of Black-Owned Baby Shoe Brand Lands Huge Partnership With Luxury Retailer, Neiman Marcus
Nationwide — Despite the pandemic, Yolandra Rodgers, CEO/Creator/Founder of Tippy Tot Shoes is driven to evolve and prepare for the next normal. The twin threats to lives and livelihoods would […]
Black Psychiatrist Launches New Podcast to Reduce Pandemic-Induced Stress and Anxiety
Helping busy professionals that are tired of just existing live better. Atlanta, GA — Meet Dr. Ericka Goodwin, a Harvard-trained Board-Certified Psychiatrist, who has launched a new podcast called Better […]
'Karen' Accuses Black Woman Selling Hair Care Products of Selling Drugs
Nationwide — A white woman from Sacramento, California was caught on video harassing Ronnie Marie Paiva, a local Black business owner, and accusing her of selling drugs.
Black-Owned Nail Salon Selected to Participate in Facebook’s National Small Business Campaign
Nationwide — Jennifer Purnell, the founder of September Nail Salon, a Black-owned business in Germantown, Tennessee, is proud to announce that her company is being featured in a nationwide Facebook […]
Black Entrepreneur Makes History, Expands Radio Station App to Both Atlanta and Los Angeles
Nationwide — Tina Redmond AKA DJ Chic Chick, the founder of TRACC Radio, a Black-owned radio station app, continues to make history and change up the game. Earlier this year, […]
Three Cousins, All Pregnant With Twins, to Give Birth Simultaneously in October
Nationwide — Melody Stubbs, Courtney Harper, and Janeshia Wilson, cousins from Bolton, Mississippi, were pleasantly surprised when they found out that they were all pregnant at the same time and […]
Black Healthcare Worker Hospitalized For a Month Owes $1M in Medical Bills
Nationwide — Shenita Russie, a 42-year old African American healthcare worker from Arkansas, says that she owes nearly a million dollars in medical bills after being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Black Doctor Accused of Paying Off Female Judges to Pervert Judgment in Divorce Case
Nationwide — Dr. Barbara Tennille Crawford (Lewis), a licensed medical practitioner from Las Vegas, Nevada, is being accused of perverting the cause of justice after she allegedly paid two female […]
Woman Founder Makes History, Launches Newest Black-Owned Herbal Product Brand
A holistic approach to health and immunity. Nationwide — While quarantining, with two small children, Kiki Ford decided to launch Nature’s Nurtures after realizing how disconnected Black Americans had become […]
HBCU Grads Form Power Couple, FinTech Genius Angel Rich Gets Engaged
Nationwide — What’s better than one Black future billionaire? Two. Tech star Angel Rich is having the best year ever. On July 11th, the Black wealth visionary got engaged. “I […]
Elderly Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Police Dragged Her By Her Hair During Traffic Stop
Nationwide — Stephanie Bottom, a 68-year old Black woman from Raleigh, North Carolina, has filed a lawsuit claiming that police officers used excessive force on her during a traffic stop […]
Black Woman Police Brutality Victim Launches Online Community For Other Survivors
Brittany Chrishawn, who suffered from broken teeth and damaged nerves during a police brutality incident, has launched the official website for The LMLM Network where other women survivors can unite […]
Meet the Woman Behind the First-Ever Event Series to Address Colorism and Division in Black Culture
Nationwide — Tracie McKinney is the founder of Colorism No More, the first-ever event series that will directly address colorism and division in African American culture.
Not Your Mother's Mammy: The Black Domestic Worker in Transatlantic Women’s Media
Nationwide — Not Your Mother’s Mammy by Tracey L. Walters examines how black artists of the African diaspora, many of them former domestics, reconstruct the black female subjectivities of domestics […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Behind the Feminine Hygiene Brand Helping Women to Combat BV
Nationwide — Women struggling to get a handle on recurring episodes of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) can now access relief in a range of feminine hygiene products offered by a Black […]
Black Girl Banned From Skating Rink After Facial Recognition Software Misidentified Her
Nationwide — The parents of Lamya Robinson, a Black teenage girl from Michigan, are highly upset after a local roller skating rink reportedly refused entry to their daughter after their […]
Meet the Three Sisters With Five HBCU Degrees
Nationwide — The Page sisters — Jamilah, Hadiyah, and Ayannah — have celebrated a special moment together as they all recently graduated with their respective degrees. The three sisters from […]
White Parents Upset After Former Teacher Launches Black Math Genius Program
Nationwide — Meet LaMailede “Assata” Moore, a former educator and high school principal who has launched the Black Math Genius (BMG) program to address the dismal mathematics proficiency amongst Black […]
Speakers Magazine Celebrates 4-Year Anniversary as Leading Black Business Publication
July Cover Story Featuring International Speaker Celebrity Host and Chief Faithpreneur® Dr. Stacie NC Grant Detroit, MI — Speakers Magazine is celebrating four years of publishing and Dr. Stacie NC […]
Afraid of Getting Sick While Traveling? Black Physician’s New Book Offers The Solution
Atlanta, GA — COVID is not the only disease we have to worry about when we travel. While COVID has changed how we travel and shed light on how easily […]
First African American to Win National Spelling Bee Overwhelmed With Scholarship Offers
Nationwide — Zaila Avant-Garde, a 14-year old from Harvey, Louisiana, has made history as the first African American winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Since then, universities from all […]
Entrepreneur Makes History as The SEO Queen, One of Few Black Women Dominating the Industry
Nationwide — Zhe L. Scott, founder and CEO of The SEO Queen, is an entrepreneur who is very passionate about her work as a web developer and search engine optimization […]
Late Night with Bennie Love Podcast Has Women Going Crazy
Nationwide — The Bshani Radio App, which is on over 3 million smartphones worldwide, exclusively features the sexiest voice online: Bennie Love, the host of Late Night with Bennie Love. […]
Brooklyn Academy For Girls Celebrates First Graduating Class With 100% College Acceptance
Nationwide — Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) Charter School, an all-girls high school in Brooklyn, New York, is celebrating its first graduating class in the school’s history. Even more, all […]
"Girl, Don't Play! Pray" — Black Author Releases Book That Helps Women Recognize Toxic Relationship Red Flags
Ina Johnson Myers has released a professional women’s guide to identifying a man’s brokenness! Atlanta, GA — Meet Ina Johnson Myers, a speaker and certified life coach who is also […]
The State of Black Family Health Launches MLK Weekend in Tampa by 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]