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How This Black Woman-Owned Skate Company is Changing the Culture

Adrienne Cooper, founder of Moonlight Roller

Nationwide — 25-year old Adrienne Cooper, the African American founder of Moonlight Roller, has quickly cemented her company’s status in skate culture as the new “it” brand. Since the launch […]

Black Mom Invents and Launches the Most Functional, Convenient & Compact Diaper Changing Bag Available

Black mom founder of ChangePal

Perfect for Busy Moms and Dads, ChangePal Changes the Game for Parents on the Go Baltimore, MD — Every parent has been there – you are out and about, your […]

Granddaughter of Former Texas Slave, Isaac Toland, Releases Album to Honor His Legacy

Tracy Lightner's new album 'Those Who Matter'

Nationwide — Those Who Matter… is a compilation of soulful classical music that Tracy Lightner composed for her loved ones and to honor the legacy of Isaac Toland – her […]

200+ Black Female Founders to Meet Online For 2-Day Virtual Event Hosted By JPMorgan Chase

Women to speak at BOSS Network Minority Merchant Event

Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase and Advancing Black Pathways, will host the Minority Merchant Event series – a 2-day virtual event to educate, empower, and […]

This 16-Year Old is the Youngest Student Enrolled at Clark Atlanta University

Emory Pruitt, 16-year old student

Atlanta, GA — Emory Pruitt was just 15-years old when she started classes at Clark Atlanta University. Born and raised in Tennessee, she is considered one of the youngest students […]

3 Black Women Launch New Gifting Platform That Enables a Personal Touch in the Age of Social Distancing

Founders of Box of Zeal Gift Co.

Box of Zeal is transforming the gifting experience in a way that’s accessible, affordable, and personal just in time for an atypical 2020 holiday season. Atlanta, GA — The founders […]

Black Mom Sells $175K Worth of Skin Care Products During Pandemic

Adrienne Blake, founder of Blake N Co

Mom’s Recipe to Help Kids’ Eczema Morphs into Million-Dollar Blake N Co Skincare Company By Arthia Nixon Dayton, OH — In May 2019, Adrienne Blake was just a single mom […]

Black Family Nurse Launches Her Own Clinic in Houston to Provide Low-Cost Medical Services

Kimberly Barrow, founder of Kimberly Cares LLC

Nationwide — Meet Kimberly Barrow, MSN, APRN, NP-C, an incredibly accomplished family nurse practitioner from Jacksonville, FL who is taking Houston by storm. Disheartened by the healthcare disparities in the […]

Black Pediatric Doctor Launches a New Type of Children’s Book Dubbed Command Books That Inspire a Love for Reading

Chiamaka Agbasionwe, author of I Say Mommy Does

New York, NY — New York Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Chiamaka Agbasionwe, has embarked on a mission to inspire a love of reading among kids with the upcoming launch of a […]

Black Landlord Says the City of San Francisco Took Her Buildings Worth $25 Million

Anna Kihagi

Nationwide — Anna Kihagi, a landlord and real estate investor, says that the San Francisco City Attorney presented false evidence to the courts 3 years ago, and is now prohibiting […]

Founder of Black-Owned PR Firm Celebrates 40 Years, Honored With Prestigious Award

Cheryl Procter-Rogers, founder of A Step Ahead PR firm

Cheryl Procter-Rogers, founder and CEO of A Step Ahead PR Firm, celebrates 40 years in the profession with the International MarCom Award Lincolnshire, IL — In partnership with client Sigma […]

Speakers Magazine Celebrates with Black Women in Media

Jamie Foster Brown, cover of Speakers Magazine

Media Icon Jamie Foster Brown is November’s Cover Story Detroit, MI — The November issue of Speakers Magazine is online and hard copies will be distributed to monthly subscribers and […]

Black Author Exposes the Truth, Lies, and Biases of the American Child Support System

Kenya Rahmaan, author of Child Support Hustle

Kenya Rahmaan, author of “The Child Support Hustle,” defies the myth of fatherless households Detroit, MI — Author Kenya Rahmaan has spent thorough time examining the flaws of the American […]

Power Couple Launches Black-Owned Real Estate Brokerage to Help More Families Find a Home

Calvin and Roshunda Russell, founders of Park Place Realty LLC

Matteson, IL — Meet Calvin and Ro’Shunda Russell, founders of Park Place Realty Group, LLC, a Black-owned real estate brokerage that is helping families qualify for homeownership.

New Film Sheds Light on the Legacy and Risks of Black Birth

African American mother with newborn baby

San Antonio, TX — When Black mothers are dying during labor at a rate that is three to four times higher than their white counterparts, it’s time we start paying […]

5 Hacks to Repairing Dry Skin & Clogged Pores

Black woman with dry skin

Nationwide — It’s no secret that many of us suffer from dry skin. Dry skin can leave you itchy and uncomfortable. It can leave your skin looking lackluster or lead […]

This Woman-Owned Firm Needs Part-Time Writers/ Editors to Join Their Team

African American woman writer and editor

Nationwide — YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services is hiring! This woman-owned business needs a couple of part-time, work-from-home resume editors to join their team. Their mission is to […]

12-Year Old to Become Youngest Composer of New York City Orchestra

Grace Moore, 12-year old composer

New York, NY — Grace Moore, a 12-year old girl from New York, has made history as one of the youngest composers to join the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Information Diva Presents The Leverage Conference for Speakers, Authors, and Entrepreneurs

Deborah Thorne AKA Information Diva

Create it and they will buy is NOT a strategy for success Culver City, CA — Award-winning, internationally known African-American author, coach, trainer, and speaker, Deborah Thorne, also known as […]

How to Throw an Excellent Bachelorette Party at Your House

African American woman having fun

Nationwide — If you have been asked to be part of a bridal party, or have been offered the position of maid of honor, one of your duties is to […]

How One Black, Woman-Owned Detroit Business is Making It Easier to Shop Local

Jennyfer Crawford, founder of All Things Marketplace

Detroit, MI — As a Black- and woman-owned Detroit-based business, Ask Jennyfer was founded with one intention – to help other small businesses thrive.

Black Entrepreneur to Host Pop Up Shop Event For Atlanta Black Business Owners

Ki Marshal, founder of Ki Finds

Nationwide — On November 28th, Ki Marshall, founder of the Atlanta Black Business Owners Pop Up Shop, will bring together 30+ entrepreneurs with various products and services.

Black-Owned Family Business Launches Children’s Notebook Collection, Improving Diversity in Education Materials

Founders of Brown Boy Brown Girl LLC

Independent publisher’s newest product line proves that representation matters while normalizing and celebrating characters of color in educational products. Nationwide — Social awareness brand Brown Boy Brown Girl, LLC (BBBG) […]

Amazon #1 New Book Release Helps Black Women to Live Their Truths, Navigate Their Trials, and Embrace Their Triumphs

Fierce Vulnarability by Sophia J. Casey

Washington, DC — Authorpreneur Sophia Casey’s latest masterpiece, Fierce Vulnerability: A Colored Girl’s Truths, Trials and Triumphs, has debuted as a top 100 bestseller in Amazon’s “Dramas & Plays by […]

Black Author Announces Release of 10th Anniversary Edition of "The Annual Goals Journal"

2021 Goals Journal by Sherea VeJauan

Fully revised and updated “Goals Journal” now available for pre-sale Rancho Cucamonga, CA — Author Sheréa VéJauan has announced the release of the tenth-anniversary edition of her book, The Annual […]

Mom and Daughter Launch 1,000 Black Families Homeownership Movement Targeting Generational Wealth

Dr. Roberta Hoskie and her daughter Allia

Nationwide — Dr. Roberta Hoskie and her daughter, Allia, are the founders of a nationwide program called 1,000 Black Families that started as an initiative to help families get into […]

Black Female Entrepreneur Who Owns Fleet of Trucks Launches 2-Day Business Conference For Women

Kristi Jackson, founder of the Woman CEO Project

Conference returns to bring profitable business development strategies to current and aspiring women entrepreneurs of color. Houston, TX — On November 6-7, Kristi Jackson – White House-recognized innovator and founder […]

Newly Hired Bus Driver Finds, Rescues Missing 11-Year Old Girl

Lakesha English, city bus driver rescues missing girl

Hamilton, OH — Lakesha English, a woman from Ohio who had just started working as a city bus driver about 6 weeks ago, is being hailed a hero for rescuing […]

Ohio Woman Turns 107-Years Old, Receives 107 Roses From Local Florist

Elestine Lawson, 107-year old woman from Ohio

Nationwide — Elestine Lawson, a woman from Westerville, Ohio, who is now 107-years old says she was completely surprised when she received 107 roses from a local flower shop.

Black Author Reveals in New Book How to Re-Imagine Your Story & Reclaim Your Power

Chain Breaker by Joy Linn Mackey

Philadelphia, PA — If there was ever a time to release this book in the world, now is the time. Chain Breaker: How to Re-Imagine Your Story & Reclaim Your […]

10 Reasons Why Black People Should Invest and Create Their Own Stimulus Package

Ernest Grey and Latoya Smith, founders of The Profit Room

Nationwide — Highly motivated by a recent article published by ABC News entitled “Stocks are Soaring, and Most Black People Are Missing Out”, Ernest Gains and Latoya Smith, expert investors […]

Cardi B, Birkin Bags, and the Black Community — Why So Expensive?

Cardi B with her Birkin bag collection

Nationwide — Birkin bags are not new. The idea was conceived back in 1984 by British actress Jane Birkin and a businessman named Jean-Louis Dumas, who at the time was […]

Entrepreneur Makes History After Helping 6,000 Black Authors Get on Podcasts, Stages, and TV

Taurea Vision Avant

Nationwide — Meet Taurea Vision Avant, the woman on a mission to uplift Black voices and make sure our stories are heard loud and clear. As the founder and CEO […]

Two Black Authors From Detroit Reveal the Powerful Connection Between Black Women and Women of the Bible

Georgia A. Hill of Diane Proctor Reeder, authors of A Cloud of Women book

Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder, two African American authors from Detroit, Michigans are on a mission: to combine their faith, their Black-ness and their […]

Judge Joe Brown Attacks Kamala Harris, Says She Has a Lazy Reputation

Judge Joe Brown and Kamala Harris

Nationwide — Former TV Judge Joe Brown has recently stirred controversy with his harsh criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as an “old hoe” in a candid […]

Black Mom of 4 Finally Passed the Bar Exam After Studying For 9 Years

Evelyn Uba

Nationwide — Meet Evelyn Uba, a woman from California who moved from Nigeria in 1983 who has achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. After nearly a decade of […]

Judge Mathis Vows to Win Back His Wife, Says He Does Not Want Divorce

Judge Greg Mathis

Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is facing a challenging period in his life as his wife, Linda, has taken steps to end their 39-year marriage. The well-known TV judge recently […]

4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat

Araiya, 4-year-old Black girl left on schoolbus in Dallas

Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]

Black Pro Female Football Player Launches First Online Marketplace Exclusively for Women Athletes

Santia Deck

Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]

These 4 Former HBCU College Dorm Roommates All Went on to Become Judges

Four Black judges, graduates from NCCU Law School

Nationwide — Four former roommates from North Carolina Central University’s Law School, an HBCU, have all achieved impressive careers as judges. Starting as classmates in a dorm room 26 years […]

Black Woman Not Hired For Wearing Shorts to a Job Interview Sparks Online Debate

Tyreshia Morgan

Nationwide — A woman from San Antonio, Texas, named Tyreshia Morgan, has ignited a heated online debate after sharing her experience of being sent home from a job interview due […]

Black Pregnant School Bus Driver Saves Students Moments Before Bus Catches Fire

Imunek Williams

Nationwide — In 2023, Imunek Williams, an African American school bus driver who was pregnant at the time, became a local hero after an extraordinary act of bravery. On a […]

Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation to Host Let It Flow Festival in Chicago to Combat Period Poverty

Participants of Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation

Nationwide — Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation is excited to announce the adolescent Let It Flow Fest, an innovative and impactful event designed to raise awareness about period poverty, normalize […]

Founder of the Largest Network of Black Women Event Planners to Host a 3-Day Online Summit

Kimberly Perrymond and other Black event planners

Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]

California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year

Ginger Congi

Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]

Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse

Cara Dugan

Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]

Black Dad and Daughter Making History, Helping 1,000 Families Become Homeowners

Dante Lee and daughter, Kiyah

Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]

This Black Educator of 17 Years is Teaching School Districts How to Help Millions of Students Who Can't Read

Erica Battle

Nationwide — Erica Battle, an African American education thought leader with more than 17 years of experience, is proud to introduce two groundbreaking programs in response to the growing concerns […]

Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom and Sister Have Tragically Died on the Same Day

Mariah Carey

Nationwide — Over the weekend, singer Mariah Carey faced a heartbreaking double tragedy, losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day.

TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare

T-Boz of TLC performing at a concert

Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.

Single Moms Become Homeowners Thanks to Gift From Warren Dunn

Single moms homeowners

Nationwide — Two single moms from metro Atlanta, Georgia had their dreams come true when NFL legend Warrick Dunn helped them become homeowners. Dunn teamed up with Habitat for Humanity […]

Famous TV Judge Mathis' Wife Files For Divorce After 39 Years of Marriage

Judge Greg Mathis

Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of TV judge Greg Mathis, has filed for divorce after 39 years of marriage. The couple, who separated on July 17, cited irreconcilable differences […]

12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health

Black woman breastfeeding her baby

Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]

Oakland's Dedra Tufon Crowned Ms. Black USA 2024 in Washington, DC

Dedra Tufon as Miss Black USA

Nationwide — The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant Organization is proud to announce that Dedra Tufon, the reigning 2024 Ms. Black California USA, has been crowned the 2024 Ms. Black […]

Black School Principal Attacked By a Student in Texas Had to Be Airlifted to a Hospital

Candra Rogers

Nationwide — In a distressing incident in Corsicana, Texas, Candra Rogers, an African American assistant principal, was airlifted to a hospital after being severely injured by a student in a […]

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing and Eating a Cat in Front of Her Neighbors

Allexis Telia Ferrell

Nationwide — A troubling incident occurred in Canton, Ohio where a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat, raising significant concerns about mental health and its […]

5-Time Suicide Attempt Survivor Hosts 5th Annual Conference That Promotes Mental Wellness Among Black Women

Regina Renaye

Nationwide — Regina Renaye, an award-winning mental health advocate and the host of the Strong Black Woman Support Group podcast, is proud to announce the 5th Annual Strong Black Woman […]

Black Author Makes History with Special Edition of "Gumbo for the Black Woman's Soul" Anthology That Benefits HBCU Students

Aviella Aloha

Nationwide — Aviella Aloha, renowned author, speaker, and financial educator, announces the preorder launch of her custom cover edition of the anthology Gumbo for the Black Woman’s Soul. This powerful […]

71-Year-Old Black Health Educator Launches Harriet Tubman-Inspired TV Show to Empower Girls

Karol V. Brown, host of Harriet Tubman Love in Actions TV show

Nationwide — Celebrated author and health educator Karol V. Brown proudly announces her latest book, The Harriet Tubman Way: An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment, and Legendary Leadership for Girls. […]

77-Year-Old Black Woman From Arizona Becomes First-Time Homeowner

Sherry Yates

Nationwide — At the age of 77, Sherry Yates from Coolidge, Arizona, finally achieved what many consider the cornerstone of the American Dream—homeownership. Despite the challenges and setbacks that came […]

15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Wants to Be Adopted Says She Loves to Accessorize

Gabby, 15-year-old foster child

Nationwide — Meet Gabby, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from the Texas foster care system who is looking for her forever family. Despite facing some tough times, she remains upbeat […]

Florida Jury Convicts Woman Who Fatally Shot Her Black Neighbor During Ongoing Dispute

Susan Lorincz and Ajike Owens

Nationwide — 60-year-old Susan Lorincz, who is white, has been convicted of manslaughter after fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens. Lorincz claimed she acted in self-defense, firing her […]

Texas Teen, Parents Die in Car Crash While on Their Way to College Move-In Day

Andril Arvind

Nationwide — 17-year-old Andril Arvind and her parents, tragically lost their lives in a crash while on their way to her college move-in day at the University of Texas at […]

Black Teen Who Grew Up as an Orphan Earns Electrical Engineering Degree With Honors

Chioma Sonia Eze

Nationwide — Chioma Sonia Eze, who grew up as an orphan after losing both parents at a young age, has defied significant personal challenges to become a promising engineer and […]