Nationwide — Three African American sisters — Nicole Gibbs, 30, and her twin sisters Caitlin and Courtney, 22 — all work at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, continuing […]
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Black Woman With Doctorate Degree and $250K in Student Loans, "I've Been Looking For a Job For 4 Years"
Nationwide — A. Rasberry, a 38-year-old African American woman from Virginia who has long valued higher education, now regrets the path she took. Despite earning a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Falls From Apartment Building While Jumping on Bed
Nationwide — A tragic accident claimed the life of a 4-year-old African American girl from Shoreline, Washington, when she fell from an apartment window last weekend. The medical examiner confirmed […]
Black Woman From Maryland Launches Much-Needed Adopt-a-Mom Program
Nationwide — Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival […]
Family and Friends Mourn Black High School Senior From Maryland Killed in Crash
Nationwide — Family, friends, and teammates gathered on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to 17-year-old Sanaa Vil, an African American high school senior from Brookeville, Maryland who tragically lost […]
13th Annual "Chicago Day of the Girl” Attended by More Than 350 Girls Celebrating the Empowerment of Sisterhood at South Shore Cultural Center
Nationwide — The 13th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl was celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Chicago. The event brought together more than 350 girls to celebrate sisterhood […]
Virgin Island and Dominican Beauty Stephany Andujar Aims for the Miss Universe Crown
Nationwide — Stephany Andujar is a beauty queen, licensed esthetician and model who will be representing the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November. She […]
32-Year-Old Son Saves Up for 9 Months to Pay Off His Mom's Mortgage
Nationwide — André Williams, a 32-year-old from Houston, Texas, recently paid off the mortgage for his mother, Tracy, as a way to express his deep gratitude for her unwavering support […]
NYC Bus Driver is a Hero After Saving 5-Year-Old Girl Who Was Walking Alone in the Street
Nationwide — Luis Jimenez, a 60-year-old veteran African American MTA bus driver is being hailed as a hero for his swift and decisive actions in Manhattan. Luis, who has been […]
Judge Greg Mathis is Feeling Confident About a Possible Reconciliation with His Wife
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is optimistic about reconciling with his wife, Linda, after she filed for divorce in August. Despite their marital struggles, hr is hopeful, sharing that recent […]
R. Kelly's Daughter Claims Her Dad Sexually Abused Her as a Kid, She's Glad He's Locked Up
Nationwide — Buku Abi, the daughter of R. Kelly, is speaking publicly for the first time about the alleged abuse she experienced as a child at the hands of her […]
Black Twin Sisters Who Grew Up in Foster Care Launch Nonprofit to Help Other Foster Kids
Nationwide — Cherry and Sherry Wilmore, African American twins from Houma, Louisiana, who grew up in foster care, are now giving back to their community in a big way. Determined […]
Miss Black America Visits Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem, Partners With Nonprofit to Inspire Students
Nationwide — Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA I) located in Harlem, New York was buzzing with excitement as students gathered for a remarkable event—an inspiring visit from the Reigning Miss Black […]
Singer Toni Braxton Turns 57, Still Looks Young and Beautiful as Ever
Nationwide — Toni Braxton, the Grammy-winning singer known for her timeless beauty and sultry voice, recently turned 57 years old, and fans are still in awe of how youthful she […]
Georgia's Largest Black-Owned Adult Daycare Owners Gift 3 of Its Employees With Their Very Own Franchise
Nationwide — On September 11th, during the 12th Annual Innovative Senior Solutions Senior Festival, Eshonda Blue and Jessica Wright, the co-founders of Innovative Senior Solutions, gifted three of their senior-level […]
Houston Entrepreneur Unites Black Women in Business to Amplify Their Leadership Skills and Unlock Opportunities
Nationwide — Global Power Tour, a collective of business strategy workshops and entrepreneurial networking events to uplift Black women in business, will take place at The Museum of Fine Arts […]
Black Mom Who Lost Her 24-Year-Old Son is Now Helping Other Families Prepare for the Worst
Nationwide — Family is everything. This sentiment resonates deeply with Roberta Moore, an African American mom from PG County, Maryland who found herself grappling with the devastating loss of her […]
Whitney Houston's Grammy-Winning Mom, Cissy Houston, Dies at 91
Nationwide — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, has passed away at the age of 91. She […]
Black Inventor Creates Germ Shield Product That Stops Commonly Found Germs from Spreading to ATM and Kiosk Touchscreens
Nationwide — Meet Michelle Wilson, the African American inventor behind The Shellicone Finger Protector, which has a built-in LED light that helps shield people from spreading germs on multiple surfaces […]
Black Mom, 1-Month-Old Twin Babies Confirmed as the Youngest Victims Killed by Hurricane Helene
Nationwide — Kobe Williams, a 27-year-old African American mom and her newborn twin sons, Khyzier and Khazmir, have been named as the youngest victims of Hurricane Helene, as questions emerge […]
8-Year-Old Girl From Ohio Drove Herself For 25 Minutes to a Target Store
Nationwide — Zoe Wilson, an 8-year-old African American girl from Bedford, Ohio is safely back home after taking her mother Tangie’s car and driving to a Target store located 25 […]
Diddy's Mom, Janice Combs, Speaks Out on Behalf of Her Son, "He is Not a Monster"
Nationwide — Janice Smalls Combs, the mother of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, recently spoke to the media regarding the challenges her son is facing. In her statement, she acknowledged […]
Jennifer Hudson Questions Rapper Common’s Comments About Marriage
Nationwide — Jennifer Hudson recently left her audience intrigued on The Jennifer Hudson Show when she playfully addressed her boyfriend, Common, about his recent remarks on marriage. The couple, who […]
Black Woman from Detroit to Convert 14-Passenger Shuttle into a Mobile Mentoring Hub
Nationwide — Malika Williams, the African American female founder of The L.I.V.E Outreach, is excited to announce her initiative to renovate the Mobile Mentoring Hub, a vital resource that provides […]
Black Women in Clinical Research Announces 2nd Annual Conference
Nationwide — Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR) is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Conference, taking place from November 8-10, 2024, at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North in Atlanta, […]
Speakers Magazine Celebrates 15 Years of The BOSS Network in the October Issue, Honoring Dynamic Black Women Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Speakers Magazine is proud to shine a spotlight on powerhouse Black women in business in its special October issue, celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month. This month’s cover […]
Woman Who Owns 3 IHOPs is Now New Jersey’s First Black Female Affordable Housing Developer
Nationwide — Adenah Bayoh, a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer, has not only built a thriving portfolio but also owns multiple IHOP restaurants. Fleeing war-torn Liberia as a child, […]
Celebrities Carmelo Anthony, Jim Jones, and Maino Support Black-Owned Jewelry Brand During NYC Fashion Week
Nationwide — New York City Fashion Week is always a hotspot for iconic moments, where high fashion meets culture, and this year, it was no different. In a bold display […]
Nadula Aims to Create Beautiful Hair Moments Just For All Women
Nationwide — Nadula is a wig brand that aims to create beautiful hair moments for all women. “My hair, my way” is not just a slogan for Nadula. Rather, it’s […]
Black Student to Attend the Same HBCU That Her Great Grandfather Founded in 1912
Nationwide — Jade DeMelody Jackson, a journalist with The Indianapolis Star, recently revealed on an Instagram post to announce her return to higher education as an official MBA candidate at Jarvis […]
Webinar to Teach African American Postpartum Traditions That Save Mothers
Nationwide — SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (“SMC Doulas”) is excited to announce its upcoming Practicing African American Postpartum Care (PAAPC) Webinar, scheduled for October 17, 2024. […]
Janet Jackson Reportedly Apologizes for Inaccurate Comments About Kamala Harris
Nationwide — On Saturday, a person supposedly speaking on Janet Jackson’s behalf issued an apology for her stating during a recent interview with The Guardian that she didn’t believe that […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]
Black Mom Successfully Stops Thief from Stealing Packages from Her Neighbor's Porch
Nationwide — Bernadette Williams, an African American mom from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stopped a porch pirate with $7 and a gesture of kindness, turning a tense moment into compassion. Her quick […]
Woman Celebrates Buying "Affordable" $40,000 Tesla, But the Fine Print Shows She Owes $94K
Nationwide — A woman has gone viral after celebrating her new Tesla Model Y, which she called “affordable,” with a $40,000 deal. The full cost, though, is a staggering $94,000 […]
Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]
"Showtime at the Apollo" Co-Host Kiki Shepard Sadly Passes Away at 74
Nationwide — Kiki Shepard, best known as the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at 74 after a heart attack. She built a lasting legacy on television, the stage, […]
Black Mom of 2 Missing in Detroit Found Murdered a Year Later
Nationwide — Kayla Swanigan, a 24-year-old African American woman, went missing in Detroit, Michigan, after a planned meeting with a friend never happened. A year later, her family learned she […]
Two Black Sisters Still Missing from Their Adoptive Home Nearly Three Years Later
Nationwide — Tamara Perez, 15, and her sister Iris Perez, 14, have been missing from their adoptive home in Prudenville, Michigan, since June 28, 2023. Authorities, including the FBI, continue […]
Black Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, has announced that Kaylenne Brown, founder of Plant-Based Eatz LLC, has been named the winner of the Pathways to Success Pitch […]
White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money
Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]
Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason
Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]
Black Teen Sisters Who Went Missing Six Months Ago Have Been Found Safe
Nationwide — Two sisters, Tyra Lively and Tatianna Lively, who are from Jacksonville, Florida, went missing six months ago but were found safe ten days after their disappearance. Authorities confirmed […]
5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital
Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]
Meet the Black Baby Who Weighed 25 Pounds When He Was Only 7 Months Old
Nationwide — Jaxson, an African American baby from New York City, is capturing hearts online after a video shows him weighing 25 pounds at just 7 months old. His aunt’s […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care
Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]
Black Mom of Six Mourns Her 4-Year-Old Son Died in Hit-and-Run Incident
Nationwide — Harmonie Wright, an African American mother from Brooklyn, New York, lost her 4-year-old son, Zachariah, in a hit-and-run near Brookdale Hospital Thursday morning. She recounted the terrifying moment […]
White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]
Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument
Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911
Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]
Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly
Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]
Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits
Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]
Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop
Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]
White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash
Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]
Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Impregnating 12-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — Isaiah Monroe, a man from Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to decades in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, which resulted in her pregnancy. He will also remain […]
Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery
Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]
Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B
Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]
How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations
The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]
Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses
Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]