Nationwide — Precious Brady-Davis was recently sworn in as commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). She is making history as the first Black transgender woman […]
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First Black Director of U.S. Mint Makes History with Limited-Edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Silver and Gold Coins Available Until December 31st
The event is part of the Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum before the coin program ends on Dec. 31, 2024 Nationwide — The Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum event in […]
Black Mom, Teen Son From Georgia Killed in Murder-Suicide by Her Ex-Boyfriend
Nationwide — 36-year-old Shendora Adams and her 19-year-old son, Tyiun, from Bainbridge, Georgia, were tragically killed in a murder-suicide on Thanksgiving day. Shendora’s ex-boyfriend, Jamar Calloway, reportedly shot them at […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl From Houston Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver, Mom Still Recovering
Nationwide — Ivory Giselle Smith, a 7-year-old African American girl from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver who ran a red light and crashed into her […]
Father and Daughter From Alabama Die in House Fire, Trying to Save Pets
Nationwide — Jimmy Walton, who is 72 years old, and his daughter, Tanya, who is 28 years old, tragically died in a house fire early Sunday morning in Georgiana, Alabama. […]
Former Kansas City Detective Accused of Abusing Black Women Found Dead Before Trial
Nationwide — After decades of waiting, at least ten African American women in Kansas City who were allegedly sexually assaulted by former detective Robert Golubski will never see justice in […]
Black Relationship Expert to Host 2-Day Event Teaching Women "How to Attract Quality Men"
Nationwide — High-achieving women searching for clarity and confidence in their dating lives now have a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez, America’s Go-To Love Coach, is hosting the […]
Black Mom Raising Autistic Son Gets Diagnosed Herself With Autism Later in Life, Says the System Fails Black Women
Nationwide — Amina Phelps, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, was raising her autistic 9-year-old son A.J. when she began to suspect that she herself may also be autistic. […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg Gives His Daughter $1 Million as a Wedding Gift
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg is going all out to support his daughter Cori Broadus as she plans her upcoming wedding, gifting her a whopping $1 million. The 25-year-old, who is […]
Black-Owned Law Firm Led by Father-Daughter Duo Re-Named Best Law Firm for 2024 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Nationwide — Led by Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland […]
Serena Williams Denies Skin Bleaching Rumors, Calls Out "Haters"
Nationwide — Serena Williams recently addressed rumors about her bleaching her skin, firmly denying the claims. During an Instagram Live session, the 23-time Grand Slam winner called out the “haters” […]
Black Teen Wins $250K Settlement After Traumatic Wrongful Traffic Stop
Nationwide — La’Nisha Hemingway, an 18-year-old African American teen from South Carolina, received a $250,000 settlement after a wrongful traffic stop left her traumatized. The incident happened on May 3 […]
Black Designer Makes History, Launches First-Ever Suit for Women Inspired by Alpha Kappa Alpha
Nationwide — After selling out in record time, the coveted Alpha Suit by Shirah Ray Herbert, renowned designer and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is making an […]
Eddie Murphy's Son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence's Daughter, Jasmin, are Now Engaged
Nationwide — Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are about to become in-laws after their children, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, are officially engaged. The couple shared the exciting news on […]
Doctors Question if Kamala Harris was Tipsy in Bizarre New Video Message
Nationwide — Kamala Harris sparked online debate after posting a Thanksgiving video message wherein she appeared with slurred speech and half-closed eyes. Many people, including some experts, are now speculating […]
Dashcam Shows Black Mom From Houston Being Mowed Down By Cop, In Front of Her Children
Nationwide — Desire Pool, a 41-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, tragically died after being hit by a police car on September 19. Bodycam footage released before Thanksgiving shows […]
Yvonne L. Mays Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead New Jersey National Guard
Nationwide — Colonel Yvonne L. Mays has made history as the first African American woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard. She was promoted to Brigadier General in a […]
Women on the Move Awards Brunch Honors Inspiring Trailblazers in Atlanta
Nationwide — The Women on the Move Awards Brunch, hosted by the distinguished Dr. Verna Caddie, took place in Atlanta, showcasing a stunning celebration of women making a remarkable difference […]
Black Women Nationwide Rally Around Target Black Founder Fighting to Stay on the Shelf to Help Others
Nationwide — Tiffany Nicole Cartwright, Founder of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs, is on a mission to retain her company’s position on Target store shelves so she can help others get there. […]
Black Author Unveils the Ultimate Playbook for Navigating Corporate America with Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America
“The workplace isn’t a meritocracy; it’s a chessboard. And while I didn’t know all the moves yet, I started paying attention — one observation at a time.” — Nicole S. […]
President-Elect Donald Trump Offers Millions for a Black Girl's Hair, Sparks Mixed Reactions
Nationwide — A video of President-elect Donald Trump offering “millions” to buy a young African American girl’s hair during a golf outing in West Palm Beach, Florida, has recently gone […]
White Woman Sentenced to 25 Years For Killing 35-Year-Old Black Mom in Florida
Nationwide — Susan Lorincz, a white woman from Marion County, Florida, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her Black neighbor and a mother of 4, Ajike […]
Former Talk Show Host Wendy Williams Now Permanently Incapacitated Due to Dementia
Nationwide — Wendy Williams, the iconic talk show host, is now permanently incapacitated due to early-onset dementia, according to new court filings. The 60-year-old star has reportedly been struggling with […]
TV Personality Aaron Jordan Jr. Signs Distribution Deal with Vision Films Inc. to Bring His Movie “Dating My Past” to Global Audiences
Nationwide — Famous American TV personality and relationship expert Aaron Jordan Jr. has announced his signing of a distribution deal with Vision Films Inc. to help bring his long-anticipated movie, […]
Leading Human Hair Supplier For Black Women Announces Black Friday Big Sale 2024
Nationwide — Nadula Hair, one of the leading human hair wigs and bundles suppliers in the world, is pleased to announce the launch of its Black Friday promotion for its […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose New Book is a Guide That Helps Grandmothers Write Their Own Stories
Nationwide — Technical writer and software training expert, Neila Scott, launches her motivational speaking career with the release of an exciting new book series called Bad*ss Black Women!
Millionaire Whoopi Goldberg Criticized After Calling Herself a 'Working Person'
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is under fire after referring to herself as a “working person” on a recent episode of The View. The 69-year-old actress and host’s comments received criticism, […]
Lizzo Looks Completely Different After Shedding Pounds, Shows Off on Instagram
Nationwide — 36-year-old singer Lizzo has taken to Instagram to showcase her ongoing weight loss and share a fun moment with her mom, Shari Johnson-Jefferson. In a lighthearted video, the […]
Parents Sue School After 12-Year-Old Black Girl Tried to Hang Herself
Nationwide — Kelaia Turner, a 12-year-old African American girl from Greenville, South Carolina, is at the center of a heartbreaking lawsuit filed by her family against Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher […]
Singer-Rapper Kershey Brings Ivy League Cred to the Urban Music Scene
Nationwide — In a music category where “street cred” has often preceded success, Brooklyn native Kershey is remixing the rules by introducing “Ivy League cred” into the mix. The singer, […]
Meet the Woman Building a Network of Black Nurses Revolutionizing Business and Healthcare
Organization Empowers Black Nurses to Build Wealth, Transform Healthcare, and Create Professional Freedom Nationwide — Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE), founded by visionary nurse entrepreneur Alvionna Brewster, MSN-Ed, RN in 2015, […]
Groundbreaking New Book "Black Film Through a Psychodynamic Lens" Explores Psychological Depths of Black Cinema
Nationwide — PsychMinded Media is thrilled to announce the release of Black Film Through a Psychodynamic Lens, a groundbreaking new book by acclaimed media psychologist, Dr. Katherine Marshall Woods. This […]
Daughter of Elderly Black Woman Who Died After Attacking a Tim Horton's Employee Says Her Mom Was “Wronged”
Nationwide — Anita Grayson, a 75-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, died after a fight inside a Tim Hortons following a dispute over a drive-thru order. Her daughter, Tawanda […]
Triplets Graduate Together From University of Houston in Record-Breaking Largest Class in School's History
Nationwide — Triplets Chiamaka, Somto, and Anita Anigbogu graduated from the University of Houston after studying together while pursuing separate degrees. They joined the university’s record-breaking graduating class of 7,819 […]
Spelman College Makes History With 7 Valedictorians in the Class of 2026
Nationwide — Spelman College, the world-renowned HBCU for women in Atlanta, celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation with seven students sharing valedictorian honors. They set a new school record while […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Graduates High School After Surviving Cancer Four Times
Nationwide — Makayla Nelson, an African American teen from Tyler, Texas, will graduate from Tyler High School after having survived cancer four times during her childhood. Even as she celebrates […]
Founder of "Spanish for Black Girls" to Host 7th Immersion Trip for Professional Black Women in Costa Rica
Spanish for Black Girls™ Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Spanish Immersion Experiences Designed for Professional Black Women Nationwide — As more professional women seek opportunities to expand globally, increase career […]
Woman Admits to Killing Her 15-Month-Old Son, Storing His Body in a Freezer for Weeks
Nationwide — Ochra Manakaja, a 31-year-old African American woman from Flagstaff, Arizona, was arrested after she allegedly killed her 15-month-old son in a hotel room. Authorities said she stored his […]
Black Mom Responds to Allegedly Using Taxpayers' Money to Pay for Daughter's Helicopter Prom Photoshoot
Nationwide — Quintina Brown, a mother and the chief of the Markham Park District in Illinois, is facing scrutiny after arranging a helicopter for her daughter’s prom photoshoot in Chicago’s […]
White Teacher Fired For Hanging a Black Doll By Its Neck to Get Her Students' Attention
Nationwide — Karen Savage, a white teacher at a middle school in Lithic, Florida, was fired after she allegedly hung a Black baby doll by its neck during class to […]
3 Black Sisters from London All Found Dead Near Beach, Police Say No Signs of Foul Play
Nationwide — Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, all from London, were identified after their bodies were recovered from the ocean near Black Rock beach in Brighton. […]
22-Year-Old Black Woman Who Holds Multiple Guinness World Records Graduates From College
Nationwide — Wildine Aumoithe, a 22-year-old African American woman from Miami, Florida, who holds Guinness World Record titles, has graduated from Liberty University with a degree in graphic design. She […]
Black Mom Hides Camera in Autistic Son’s Hair, Says Footage Reveals Classroom Abuse
Nationwide — Tiphanee Lee, an African American mother from Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking answers after alleging her 7-year-old non-verbal autistic son faced abuse at school. She says a hidden recording device […]
Family Mourns Loss of 4-Year-Old Black Girl After Year-Long Battle With Cancer
Nationwide — Kaisa Leigh Miller, a 4-year-old African American girl from Mexia, Texas, died after a year-long battle with cancer that started when she was 3 years old. Her family […]
Black Mom Blames Chicago Public Schools, Says Teacher Assaulted Her 12-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Markeita Brown, the mother of Malachi, a 12-year-old African American boy from Chicago, Illinois, is blaming Chicago Public Schools for how it responded after her son was allegedly […]
Spelman Graduate Returns to Her Hometown as a Teacher After Earning Prestigious Scholarship Award
Nationwide — The Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship continues to recognize young leaders whose perseverance and commitment to service create meaningful impact in their communities. One of its earliest […]
When Children See Themselves in Books, Everything Changes — Dayton Book Fair Seeks Donations to Gift 400 Books
Third Annual Literacy Event Features Diverse Authors, Read-Alouds, Social-Emotional Learning Activities, and the Signature A Book in Every Bag™ Initiative Nationwide — The Third Annual When I See Me™ Children’s […]
Black Mom Accepts High School Diploma for Her Son Who Was Shot in Mass Shooting
Nationwide — Jakaylan Summers, an African American teen from Memphis, Tennessee, was critically injured in a mass shooting. While he remained in intensive care, his mother, Jennifer, accepted his high […]
Parents of Missing Black Girl Finally Admit to Killing Their Daughter 8 Years Later
Nationwide — Zaela Walker, an African American girl from Las Vegas, Nevada, was reported missing as a toddler in 2018. After nearly 8 years, her parents pleaded guilty to killing […]
Parents Demand Justice After 9-Year-Old Black Girl Killed in Drive-By Shooting
Nationwide — The parents of Tyhari Knox, a 9-year-old African American girl from Flint, Michigan, are demanding justice after a drive-by shooting killed her while she slept inside their home. The case […]
Missing 16-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead in the Woods, Four Suspects Arrested
Nationwide — Kayla Huff, a 16-year-old African American teen from Missouri, was found dead days after she was reported missing on May 6. Police say multiple suspects have been arrested […]
Black Founder Develops App to Help High-Achieving Women With Personal Development
Nationwide — Jasmine P. Green, the founder and viral TikTok creator behind The Neuroscience of Making $1,000,000, is redefining what it means to build wealth — starting with the identity […]
Black Educator of 40 Years Warns That Lack of Healing in the Black Community Is Impacting Our Children
Nationwide — Lily Bell Simpson, an African American educator for more than 40 years based in Macon, Georgia, has released a new book, Beyond the Myth: Morality and the Black […]
Meet the Black Teacher Helping Her Students Learn Math Through Music With New Album Release
Nationwide — In a classroom where students of all ages are singing instead of memorizing, math is starting to make sense. Niah Spriggs, an African American educator in Oklahoma City, […]
Michael Jackson's Daughter, Paris, Shares Cryptic Message With a Photo of Her Mom, Debbie Rowe
Nationwide — Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, drew attention after posting a cryptic Mother’s Day message and sharing a rare photo with her mother, Debbie Rowe. The post came after […]
23-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Youngest PhD Graduate at University of Houston
Nationwide — Salenah Cartier, a 23-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, has become the youngest PhD graduate at the University of Houston. She earned a doctorate in education and […]
Nicki Minaj Blames Barack Obama and Jay-Z for Her Support of President Trump
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj says her move toward President Donald Trump’s politics comes from disappointment with Barack Obama and a long-running personal and professional conflict with Jay-Z. She links those […]
Black Woman Dies While on Vacation in Jamaica After Sending Urgent Messages to Her Family
Nationwide — Melissa Kerry Samnath, an African American woman from New York City, tragically died in Jamaica during a birthday trip after sending urgent messages to family asking them to […]
White Pastor Convicted for Reaching Under Church Member's Skirt During Private Counseling Session
Nationwide — Jason Allen, a 53-year-old man from Sutton, West Virginia, who served as a pastor at Victory Apostolic Church, was found guilty of sexually motivated battery after an incident […]
Twin Sisters From Georgia Graduate as Valedictorian and Salutatorian in Their Class
Nationwide — Moriah and Sarai Freeman-Foster, African American twin sisters from Hapeville, Georgia, ranked first and second in their graduating class at Hapeville Charter Career Academy. They earned valedictorian and salutatorian […]
Young Black Mom Shot and Killed in Front of Her 7-Month-Old Daughter Outside a Store
Nationwide — Shyla Cummings, a 25-year-old African American mother from Stonecrest, Georgia, was shot and killed outside a Publix on Panola Road while her 7-month-old daughter, Sariyah, remained inside a nearby […]
White Woman, Former Trump Campaign Manager Screams the N-Word at Black Neighbor, Resigns After Video Surfaces
Nationwide — Kathy Miller, a white woman who previously served as a campaign manager for President Trump and a member of a zoning board in Mentor, Ohio, resigned after video […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms Wants to Become Georgia's First Black Female Governor
Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, is running for Georgia governor, aiming to become the state’s first Black and female leader. She highlights crisis leadership experience […]
Man Who Stole Hard Drives With Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music Gets 2 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man who broke into a car and stole hard drives that contained Beyoncé’s unreleased music, has been sentenced in Atlanta, Georgia, after pleading guilty. He […]