Columbia, SC — Demetria Bannister, a 28-year old elementary school teacher from South Carolina, has sadly died just two days after being informed that she tested positive for COVID-19. Richland […]
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Introducing "Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit" by Mary-Frances Winters
The forthcoming book explores the effects of racism on the Black psyche Oakland, CA — The Black Lives Matter movement is an international symbol of racial solidarity in the face […]
Entrepreneur Explores the Joys and Struggles of Being a Black Woman in Her Hit Podcast "Women Of Candor"
Podcast Evokes the Spirit of Powerful Black Women Such as Fannie Lou Hamer, Nina Simone, and Moms Mabley Dallas, TX — Everyone says they love listening to the truth and […]
New Designer Debuts Afro-Futurist Short Film with Corresponding Women's Underwear Line
Jonesboro, GA — The first Black-owned and operated Contemporary Creative House announces ‘Thirty’ — its first art production that includes both a short film and limited release of luxury women’s […]
Delta Airlines Defends Black Woman After She Was Racially Harassed By a White Passenger
Minneapolis, MN — Demetria Poe, an African American woman from Minneapolis, says that she is beyond satisfied with Delta Airlines after they took a stand against the racism she experienced […]
Meet the All-Black Female Fishing Team From North Carolina Who Are Making History
Nationwide — The Ebony Anglers, an all-Black female fishing team from Morehead, North Carolina, have recently made history after winning in the King Mackerel division of the Spanish Mackerel & […]
Black Nurse Launches Line of Natural Tea Blends, Handcrafted With Wellness in Mind
Birmingham, AL — Miracle J. Reese is the founder of one of very few Black-owned tea companies based in Birmingham, Alabama. Her company, TasTea Wellness Blends (pronounced “taste tea”), is […]
Journalist and Entrepreneur Franny Crooks Creates Black-Owned Business Directory Called ‘Black Rich Listings’
Black Rich Listings will provide a categorized listing of Black-owned businesses while also providing businesses with grants, business classes, vendor lists, and tutorials. New York, NY — During a time […]
JJ Smith Helps Women Accelerate Their Weight Loss Coming Out of the Pandemic
Nationwide — Not only have many women gained a few pounds during the pandemic, but they were already struggling with slow weight loss and stubborn body fat prior to being […]
Black Woman Astronaut Will Be the First to Visit International Space Station
Nationwide — Jeanette Epps, a NASA astronaut, will soon make history as the first-ever Black woman to fly to the International Space Station on a mission into orbit. It will […]
Black Mom Solves Fungal Skin Infection Problem Called Tinea Versicolor
Nationwide — Mizell Mais is an African American mother of three and an entrepreneur from Apopka, Florida. In her early thirties, she developed a spotty rash that covered more than […]
Girl Knocked Unconscious in Racist Attack After Telling Boy "My Black is Beautiful"
Nationwide — Nevaeh Thomas, an 11-year old girl from Kansas City, says that she was racially harassed and assaulted by a 12-year old boy while playing outside. The boy allegedly […]
Black Woman Develops Networking App That Pays You to Connect With People Just Like You
Nationwide — Three years ago, Atlanta-based startup Pluhg, a tech company founded by entrepreneur Aleeta Bell, announced its pre-launch. Today, Pluhg continues to thrive as an innovative mobile app that […]
Millennial Property Developers to Open Black-Owned COVID-Safe Office Suites
Majesty and Elize have opened their EVOPIA headquarters in Atlanta for COVID-safe coworking Atlanta, GA — Tired of working from home? Business owners, self-employed freelancers, and creative artists are welcome […]
Author and Image Activist Works to Dismantle Racist Biases Against Black Children One Book at a Time
Patrice McLaurin is a Microsoft Acclaimed, Amazon Best Selling and Award-Winning Author Nationwide — At a time when the state of the world is extremely uncertain and fragile, Patrice McLaurin […]
Award-Winning Black Couple Still Thriving in Business Despite Being Victims of Racial and Lynching Threats
Nationwide — Rufus and Jenny Triplett, an award-winning entrepreneurial couple and best-selling authors, have had to deal with racism, cyberbullying and even a lynching threat from Trump supporters via social […]
Steve Harvey Served With a Restraining Order Filed By Civil Rights Activist, Essie Berry
After three years of alleged stalking, cyberbullying, harassment, and threats, a judge has finally granted civil rights activist, Essie Berry, a restraining order against the popular comedian/ TV show host. […]
Black Woman-Owned Company Creates the First Pajamas Line Featuring Children of Color
Atlanta, GA — Building self-esteem through positive representation is an important part of raising healthy children. Simone Edmonson established Dreams and Jammies LLC, an Atlanta-based company, to play a key […]
Black Historian to Release New Book of African American Monuments and Statues
Nationwide — Tammy Gibson is an entrepreneur, historian, traveler, and educational speaker. Her mission is to raise awareness, impact the youth, and preserve pride in African American culture through her […]
Black CEO Creates E-Commerce Platform and Marketplace For Minority Contractors
Nationwide — Sabrina Newby, CEO of the Coastal Georgia Minority Chamber of Commerce, has created an educational e-commerce marketplace for minority contractors, business owners, and entrepreneurs called “The Market.”
73-Year Old Great Grandmother Beats Coronavirus After 5 Months
New York, NY — Marie Jean-Pierre, a 73-year old grandmother from New York City, has reportedly recovered from COVID-19 after almost 3 months in a hospital and 2 months in […]
Artist and Illustrator, Alaysia Berry, Releases “To My Sisters” Coloring Book For African-American Women and Girls
Nationwide — Alaysia Berry has released the “To My Sisters” Coloring Book, a 42-page coloring book she illustrated and self-published. The book’s designs feature fashionable women embracing their textured hair […]
Black-Owned Beauty Brand Launches in Sally Beauty Supply in the Midst of Global Pandemic
Diva By Cindy Haircare Brand Launches in Sally Beauty Supply After 10 Year Wait Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, entrepreneur and founder of the transformational hair care brand Diva By Cindy, […]
Founder of Black-Owned Event Planning Firm Expands to Focus on Service and Coaching Others to Success
Atlanta, GA — When weddings and corporate events alike were canceled or rescheduled due to the global pandemic, local consultant and coach DeJane’ Hill nimbly shifted her business focus from […]
Planned Parenthood Confesses That Margaret Sanger Was a Racist
By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — The Rev Dr. Martin Luther King once stated, “The negro cannot win if they choose to sacrifice their children for immediate comfort […]
Black Nurse Turned Entrepreneur Launches ID Badges For Essential Healthcare Workers of Color
The company’s slogan is “Artistically Made, Professionally Displayed.” Houston, TX — Reflections By Zana is launching a unique line of workplace accessories for underrepresented front line health care professionals required […]
Florida Woman Arrested After Slapping 11-Year-Old Black Boy
Nationwide — Haley Erin Zager, a 30-year old white woman from Florida, is facing child abuse charges after reportedly slapping and yelling a racial slur at an 11-year old Black […]
Black-Owned Mobile App Brings Financial Advisors to Low & Middle Income Families
Nationwide — Meet Ronda Reid-Mohammed, the founder and CEO of Filance, a new app that connects certified financial service sector professionals directly with low and middle-income individuals and families. The […]
Black Hair Restoration Expert Formulates Products to Restore Extreme Hair Loss
Nationwide — In the USA alone, there are over 53 million people suffering from various versions of extreme hair loss. With those numbers steadily rising the demand for effective hair […]
From Trauma to Triumph: How Kathiana Dulcine used a Traumatic Experience to Create an Educational Platform for the Black Community
Meet Kathiana Dulcine, founder of the Coco Community Membership Program, designed to help Black people feel more comfortable discussing and learning about matters of intimacy Providence, RI — “Knowing what […]
African American Breast Cancer Survivor Tells Her Inspiring Story in New Book
Phoenix, AZ — Linda Washington, singer and songwriter of Missing You ft Lamar and a breast cancer survivor, has released a Kindle version book entitled Forbidden And Broken Finding Love […]
Women's Empowerment Organization to Open First Black-Owned Supermarket in the Tri-State Area
New York, NY — Think Like a Boss, a women’s empowerment organization founded in New York City, is planning to open the first Black-owned grocery store in the tri-state area. […]
Young Black Doctor From California Sadly Passes Away After Electric Scooter Crash
Nationwide — Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a 32-year-old first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, tragically lost her life in Sacramento, California, after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric […]
Entrepreneur Makes History After Helping 6,000 Black Authors Get on Podcasts, Stages, and TV
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]