Nationwide — Brittney Baker, who was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, has made history as the first African American woman to achieve the rank of captain in the […]
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10-Year-Old Black Girl Starring in Tyler Perry’s BET Series is Also a Model and Best-Selling Author
Nationwide — At just 10 years old, Amani Diggs has already distinguished herself as an extraordinary blend of intellect, vivacity, and leadership, captivating audiences both on and off the stage. […]
Meet the HBCU Grad, Mom of 1 Behind the Fastest-Growing Black-Owned STEM Company in Oakland
Nationwide — Meet CaTameron (CaT) Bobino, the Founder and CEO of The Know Consulting, the fastest-growing Black-owned STEM company in Oakland, California. She is an HBCU graduate of Stillman College […]
Award-Winning Middle School Math Teacher and Her Husband Create Innovative Hip-Hop Math Curriculum
Nationwide — Award-winning middle school teacher Keziah Finney and her husband, James, are the creators of Lyrical Math, an innovative curriculum that connects hip-hop culture with math. It is a […]
New Initiative That Pays Tribute to Shirley Chisholm Launched to Help Reduce Health Disparities in Black America
Nationwide — Black America suffers from high disparities in the affliction and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, asthma and stroke. The higher rates have been attributed to a lack of medical […]
Black Mom and Dad Reveal How Their 9-Year-Old Son Was Able to Graduate High School
Nationwide — Meet Henry and Ronya Balogun, the proud parents of David Balogun, who was just 9 years old when he made headlines as one of the youngest high school […]
Black Woman-Owned Company to Launch 3rd Annual Business Brunch Experience Near New York City
Nationwide — Anita Pierce, the CEO and Founder of Eleven3seven5, is thrilled to unveil the details of her highly anticipated Third Annual Full Circle Business Brunch Experience to be held […]
Black Investment Expert Launches Two Innovative Financial Literacy Courses Infused with Animation
Nationwide — Shownna Bryant, the Founder and CEO of Instructional Graphics, is pleased to announce the launch of two innovative financial literacy courses featuring cutting-edge graphic animation. The “Financial Bootcamp” […]
This 11-Year-Old Cowgirl Made History Competing at the First Nationally Televised Black Rodeo
Nationwide — Meet Kortnee Solomon, a fourth-generation Texas cowgirl who was only 11 years old when she competed in the first nationally televised Black rodeo back in 2021.
Black Woman From St. Louis Officially Adopts 5 Siblings She Used to Babysit
Nationwide — La Tonya Ruff, a African American woman from St. Louis, finally brought back together a family of five siblings after she tried for seven years to adopt or […]
Black Woman, Grandmother Earns Third College Degree at Age 76
Nationwide — Meet Shirley Fuller, an African American grandmother from North Carolina who recently earned her Bachelor’s degree at the age of 76, achieving her third college degree since she […]
Founder of Black-Owned Commercial Kitchen That Sold Out on QVC Celebrates 7 Years in Business
Nationwide — Natasha Brown-Wainwright, the Founder and CEO of Natasha’s Just Brittle established B’More Made with Pride Commercial Kitchen & Café in 2017 to provide small businesses, like hers, the […]
Actress Nicole Ari Parker Set to Empower Black Girls During Summer Program at Princeton University
Nationwide — Celebrating 14 years of nurturing young Black minds, the At The Well Summer Leadership Academy at Princeton University will convene again in July 2024. Black excellence and effective […]
Black Mom Whose Book Features 116 "Love Letters" Written For and By Black Women is Planning a Documentary
Nationwide — In honor of Black History Month, Cherita Weatherspoon, the Founder and CEO of Spoonfed Motivation Publications, proudly presents an electrifying must-read and a possible documentary project for Love […]
Formerly Homeless, Bankrupt, and on Welfare, Black Author Pays Off Her 30-Year Mortgage in Less Than 3 Years
Nationwide — Mujiba Salaam Parker, “The Empowerment QueenTM” is very grateful that she has paid off her mortgage 27 years earlier than planned. She has written a new report, How […]
7-Year-Old Makes History, First Black Girl to Win Tiny Miss Princess of America Pageant
Nationwide — Meet Paris Epps, a 7-year-old African American girl from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who made history by becoming the first Black girl to win the national title of Tiny Miss […]
1,000's of Black Women Invited to Rediscover Joy at Transformative 3-Day Retreat in Maryland
Nationwide — EMERGE Live!, a groundbreaking 3-day immersive retreat, will bring together visionary Black women from April 19 – 21, 2024 at the luxurious Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center […]
Can One Mother’s Journey Spark a Revolution in Diabetes Advocacy?
Nationwide — In a world where diabetes disproportionately impacts communities of color, one woman’s journey is poised to change the game. Constantine Alleyne, a visionary leader with a diverse background […]
Renowned Environmental Attorney Raya Salter, aka the "Climate Auntie," Launches Empowering Podcast for Climate Justice
Nationwide — Environmental attorney and acclaimed advocate Raya Salter, widely known as the Climate Auntie, has officially launched her groundbreaking podcast, Tea with Climate Auntie. The podcast educates and empowers […]
This Black Woman With a PhD in Nursing is Helping Other Nurses to Build a Career as Freelance Writers
Nationwide — Alexandria Jones-Patten, an African American registered nurse has authored The Write Remedy: Revitalizing Nursing Careers Through Health Content Writing where she uses her experience in nursing to explore the […]
Black Siblings, Raised in the Projects, Release Their 8th Book About Thriving in Predominately White Industries
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Nicole B. Simpson and Sonji K. Grandy, two African American siblings who are the authors of a new book entitled Out of the Woods, a riveting duet […]
27-Year-Old Makes History as First Black Female Pilot to Fly a Boeing 777 for Air Canada
Nationwide — Meet Zoey Williams, a 27-year-old from Ontario, Canada with four college degrees who has recently made history as Air Canada’s first Black female pilot to fly a Boeing […]
VH1 Reality Star Chrissy Monroe’s Dental Emergency Highlights Dangers of Seeking Cheaper Dental Work Abroad
Nationwide — Former reality television personality Chrissy Monroe has come forward with a cautionary tale about the perils of seeking dental treatment overseas. Her recent dental emergency has ignited a […]
1,000’s of HBCU Students to Benefit From Black Couple's Accredited AI Ed-Tech Company
Nationwide — DeMario and Dawn Nicole McIlwain, the founders of Skilldora, a Black-owned AI Ed-Tech company, have partnered with African American billionaire Dr. Michael V. Roberts, the founder and CEO […]
Black Couple Open 3 Child Development Centers in Kansas That Now Employ Over 60 Educators
Nationwide — Meet Alicia and Abdul Yahaya, the owners of Open Minds Child Development Center, a Kansas-based Black-owned enterprise that is making waves in early childhood education with its latest […]
Meet the Black Couple Who Have Traveled to 61 Cities in 32 States to Teach Mental Health Awareness
Nationwide — Lorenzo Lewis and his wife, Jordon, have traveled across the country teaching frontline workers how to care for the mental health of African Americans who are often in […]
Speakers Magazine Unveils Special Black History Month Issue Featuring Nkechi Taifa, Esq. and Celebrates Great Speakers and Authors
Nationwide –– The esteemed publication for empowering speakers and communicators, Speakers Magazine, proudly announces the release of its special Black History Month issue. This edition places the spotlight on the […]
Black Entrepreneur, Once Paralyzed With 5 Days to Live, Creates Afro Puff Doll For Boys and Girls
Nationwide — Meet Eve Lynne Robinson, an African American entrepreneur from Oakland, California, who has created a gender-neutral Black doll named Ella B. Jenkins with afro puffs and an accompanying […]
Black Mom, Owner of Grocery Store Chain Faces Setback After City of Chicago Denies Her Small Business Funding
Nationwide — Meet Ena Jones, an African American mom who is also the CEO and Owner of Roots & Vine Produce and Cafe, an innovative and community-oriented grocery chain that […]
The Sistah Shop Presents the 2024 #ShopWithSistahs Black History Month Market at Atlantic Station
Nationwide — The Sistah Shop, a dynamic retail store by the Sistahs in Business Expo, is excited to announce the 2024 #ShopWithSistahs Black History Month Market, set to take place […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Discover an Element on the Periodic Table
Nationwide — Meet Clarice Phelps, an HBCU graduate of Tennessee State University who, in 2022, made history as the first African American woman to contribute to the discovery of an […]
Group of Black Investors Who Bought a $3.8M Hotel Last Year Set to Acquire Second Hotel
Nationwide — Just over a year after acquiring a hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, making them the only Black hotel owners in Memphis, power couple Norland and Dr. Amina James are […]
Meet the Black Founder Transforming Lives Through Her Annual Retreat in New Orleans
Nationwide — Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson, Founder and CEO of The Big Easy Retreat, a best-selling author, and a Certified Christian Counselor, is intentional about providing women and teens with […]
2-Month-Old Baby Dies After Drinking Alcohol From Bottle, Mom Charged with Murder
Nationwide — Omayrilin Colon, a 37-year-old African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with murder after giving her 2-month-old son a bottle containing alcohol, killing him. Toxicology tests confirmed […]
Black Teacher, Mom of 2, Dies Suddenly After Risky Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica
Nationwide — Regina Brumley Kerr, a 45-year-old African American mother and teacher who was living in Costa Rica, tragically passed away after complications from a tummy tuck and liposuction. She […]
Officer Gives Ride to Woman, Discovers She Had Been Sleeping on Her Husband’s Grave for Months
Nationwide — Rhea Holmes, a 55-year-old African American woman from Syracuse, New York, had been sleeping on her husband’s grave for months when a chance encounter with Officer Jamie Pastorello turned […]
10-Year-Old With Autism Abused on School Bus by Aide While Driver Laughed
Nationwide — A 10-year-old child with autism and ADHD from Tampa, Florida, was abused on a school bus by aide Juanita Wright while driver Tonya Rice-Constant laughed. Video footage later […]
White Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After the Wife Gives Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — A couple from Orlando, Florida, is suing a fertility clinic after a DNA test showed their newborn baby is not genetically related to them. They claim a mix-up […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Mom's 3 Young Sons Die After Falling Through Frozen Pond
Nationwide — Cheynne Hangaman, an African American mother from Bonham, Texas, lost her three young sons after they fell through a frozen pond. She jumped into the icy water trying […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Continues to Join President Trump on Stage at His Events
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is set to appear at a Trump administration summit, promoting financial literacy for children while supporting early investment programs. The rapper says her involvement is about giving […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Trump Says the Attack on Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Was "Staged"
Nationwide — President Donald Trump claims the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar at her Minnesota town hall was staged, though he offered no evidence to support that claim. The congresswoman […]
Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested
Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]
Black Woman Who Fed Thousands of Homeless People Every Week for Decades Dies at 58
Nationwide — Shirley Raines, also known as Ms. Shirley, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, who cared for L.A.’s homeless, has died at 58. She spent decades providing food, showers, […]
Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison
Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]
Three Sisters "Shocked" Their Babies Were Born Within Months of Each Other
Nationwide — Three sisters from Omaha, Nebraska — Chi Whitemon, 26, Bri McGhee, 32, and Nesha Titsworth, 33 — welcomed babies within months of each other, surprising themselves and their […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Author's "Making of a Slave" Book Gains Popularity for Black History Month
Nationwide — This Black History Month 2026, Dr. Angeline Dean, educator, systems thinker, and unapologetic Cultural Gap Architect, shares her dissertation in book form, The Whiteness of Akkkademia & The […]
87-Year-Old Black Grandma Missing for a Week Found Safe Inside Walmart
Nationwide — Annie Stokes, an 87-year-old African American grandmother from Pascagoula, Mississippi, was reported missing and later found safe inside a Walmart after several days of searching. Her family confirmed she […]
Woman Arrested for "Stealing" Her Own Car Back from a Towing Company
Nationwide — Quabreshe Long, an African American woman from St. Petersburg, Florida, is facing several charges after trying to take back her own car from a towing company and pepper-spraying […]
Michelle Obama Says She'd Be Against Barack Running for a 3rd Term As President Even If It Were Legal
Nationwide — Michelle Obama says she would oppose her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if it were legal. She added she would “actively work against” […]
Homeless Black Woman from Michigan Found Frozen to Death Outside
Nationwide — Moneque Cook, an African American woman from Mount Clemens, Michigan, was found unresponsive in freezing weather behind a dumpster and later died at a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating […]
Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters
Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]
Black Teen Killed After High-Speed Police Chase Ended in Violent Crash
Nationwide — Naveah McGowan, a 19-year-old African American woman from Gwinnett County, Georgia, died early Sunday after a high-speed police chase ended in a violent crash. She was a passenger […]
Black Woman-Led Company Launches Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program for High School Students
Nationwide — CTM Consulting Group, led by leadership expert Nadidah Coveney, announces the 2026 Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program, a two-week, co-ed experience for students in grades 9 and 10. […]
From 49 African Nations to 80 Countries: Meet the Black Women Reimagining Group Travel
Nationwide — Black Women Abroad (BWA), a boutique travel company redefining global travel for Black women, is launching its highly anticipated 2026 group voyage calendar of curated cultural journeys around […]
Black Mom Missing Since 2010 Found Dead in Submerged Car at the Bottom of a River
Nationwide — Bernadine Gunner, an African American woman from Camden, New Jersey who was reported missing in 2010, was found dead inside a car at the bottom of Cooper River […]