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Meet the Black Mental Health Therapist Helping Women With Divorce Recovery

Angel Shaw

Nationwide — Divorce is a breaking point for many. For Angel Shaw, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC, it was the turning point that redefined her purpose. As a Black female mental health […]

Black Woman Entrepreneur Ensures No One Forgets: "February is Still Black History Month"

Jen Jasper, Founder of God Ain't Petty

Nationwide — While some institutions and government entities continue to debate how Black history should be recognized, entrepreneur Jen Jasper is making it clear: February is STILL Black History Month.

Meet the Black Woman Whose Non-Profit Organization Empowers Thousands of Grieving Widows

Darlyn Turner, founder of the National Widows Association

Nationwide — Every minute you take to read this, two women will have become widows. That’s nearly 3,000 women in the United States every single day. Globally, widows face staggering […]

Police Arrest Son Who Shot His Mom's Boyfriend After She Told Him to Do It

Denise Woody and Prentis Lee

Nationwide — Prentis Lee has been arrested for allegedly shooting his mother’s boyfriend in Memphis. Police said his mother, Denise Woody, ordered him to shoot the victim during an argument […]

17-Year-Old Black Teen Student from Arkansas Dies From Flu Complications

Ca'myiah Simmons

Nationwide — Ca’myiah Simmons, a 17-year-old African American student at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, Arkansas, died on January 31st due to complications from the flu. Her death comes […]

The Black Girl Town Hall Unites Nearly 200 Black Women Nationwide in a Virtual Safe Space to Resist Anti-Black Policies

Black Girl Town Hall

Nationwide — On Tuesday night, nearly 200 Black women from across the country gathered for The Black Girl Town Hall, a powerful and strategic virtual convening designed to address anxieties […]

Saquon Barkley's Fiance, Anna Congdon, Under Fire For Using the N-Word, Making Racist Remarks

Saquan Barkley with wife, Anna Congdon

Nationwide — Super Bowl weekend has taken an unexpected turn just days before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off at the Superdome in New Orleans. Resurfaced tweets […]

Award-Winning Black Author and Educator Releases New Poetry Collection, “The Lost Songs of Nina Simone”

Shonda Buchanan, author of Lost Songs of Nina Simone

Nationwide — Award-winning author, educator, and poet Shonda Buchanan’s new poetry collection, The Lost Songs of Nina Simone (RIZE Press, May 2025), explores the life of the incomprehensible Nina Simone, […]

Black Author Reveals True Story of How He Overcame His Schizophrenic Mom and Abusive Aunt

Harold Phifer, author of My Bully, My Aunt, and Her Final Gift

Nationwide — For over a decade, Harold Phifer served in a war zone as a contract air traffic controller in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay. He even survived a suicide […]

Youngest Black Female Licensed Pilot, Now a College Sophomore at Just 17 Years Old

Kamora Freeland

Nationwide — Kamora Freeland, a 17-year-old African American teen from Staten Island, New York, made history as the youngest African-American female to earn a private pilot’s license last year. Now, […]

Black Mom Charged With Murder for Killing and Burying Her 9-Year-Old Son in Backyard

Brandee Katrice Pierce

Nationwide — Brandee Katrice Pierce, a 41-year-old woman from Detroit, has been charged with first-degree murder after her 9-year-old son’s body was found buried in her backyard last month. Investigators […]

Youth Leadership Trainer Introduces African Leaders to Inspire the Next Generation

Lucie S. Matsouaka

Nationwide — Lucie S. Matsouaka, an internationally recognized youth leadership trainer, author, and human rights consultant, is proud to announce the launch of her latest book, The Phenomenal Leader In […]

Black Author Makes History as Her “Lost Seeds” Historical Fiction Series Receives Fifth Book Award

Teresa Mosley Sebastian, author of the Lost Seeds series

Nationwide — In celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Dominion Asset Publishing is thrilled to announce that Teresa Mosley Sebastian’s debut novel, Lost Seeds – The Beginning, […]

10-Year-Old Hero Protected His Sister From Falling Debris When Plane Crashed in Philly

Andre and Ayura

Nationwide — Andre “Trey” Howard III, a 10-year-old African American boy from Philadelphia, was struck in the head by metal debris while shielding his sister, Ayura, when a plane crashed […]

Founder of More Life Magazine Unveils Its First Black Breast Health Issue

Jasmine Dionne Souers, Founder and Editor of More Life Magazine

Nationwide — Jasmine Dionne Souers, Editor of More Life Magazine and President and CEO of The Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance, is proud to announce the release of its 2025 […]

Tiger Woods Announces That His Mom, Kultida, Has Sadly Passed Away

Tiger Woods with his mom

Nationwide — Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that his mother, Kultida Woods, has passed away at the age of 81. In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, the legendary […]

Black Mom Gets 15 Years for Burying Her 1-Year-Old Son in Sand to Be Washed Out to Sea

Shamika Mitchell

Nationwide — Shamika Mitchell, a 38-year-old mother from Michigan, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after abandoning her 1-year-old son in the Florida surf in November 2023. She […]

Black Author Says Her Divorced Parents Co-Parented So Well, She Didn’t Even Know They Were Divorced

Kylar Williams, author of Two Homes, One Heart

Nationwide — What does it mean to grow up in two homes but with one heart? Kylar Williams, a 22-year-old African American female author, tackles this profound question in her […]

Second Keynote Announced for Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit

Kely Nascimiento

Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced Kely Nascimento as the second keynote speaker for the Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit, […]

Doechii Makes History at 2025 Grammys with Best Rap Album Win

Doechii

Nationwide — Doechii made history at the 2025 Grammys by winning Best Rap Album, becoming only the third woman ever to win in this category since it was introduced in […]

Kanye West and His Wife, Bianca, Rumored to Have Been Kicked Out of the Grammys

Kanye West and Bianca Censori

Nationwide — Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori made a quick appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. After walking the red carpet, the couple was suddenly gone, sparking rumors […]

At 28 Years Old, She Became Nigeria's First Female Boeing 787 Pilot

Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo

Nationwide — Captain Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo made history in 2018 as the first Nigerian woman to pilot a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Qatar Airways. At just 28 years old, she […]

Beyonce Makes History, Becomes First Black Woman to Win a Grammy For Best Country Album

Beyonce

Nationwide — Beyoncé has once again made history, becoming the first Black woman ever to win a Grammy for Best Country Album. Her groundbreaking achievement shatters barriers in a genre […]

Raquel Riley Thomas Crowned Elite Mrs. Nigeria, Queen of the World 2025

Raquel Riley Thomas as Mrs. Nigeria

Library of Congress Honoree, Decorated Veteran, and Entrepreneur Advocates for Empowerment and Safety Nationwide — Global media and entertainment powerhouse, An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC proudly announces that its Founder […]

Illinois Mayor and Her Boyfriend Involved in Fistfight During Township Meeting

Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Nationwide — Tiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, Illinois, was caught in a physical altercation during a recent Thornton Township Board meeting. The fight erupted after a heated public comment session, […]

Kiah Duggins, Beloved HBCU Law Professor Among 67 Killed in DC Plane Crash

Kiah Duggins

Nationwide — 30-year-old Kiah Duggins, an African American law professor at Howard University and a Harvard Law graduate, was among the victims of a devastating midair collision between an American […]

Danasia Elder, Black Flight Attendant Killed on American Airlines Flight That Crashed in the Potomac River

Danasia Elder

Nationwide — Danasia Elder is the name of the African American flight attendant on the American Airlines flight that was landing at Reagan National Airport when it tragically crashed into […]

Interactive Black History Course Opens Winter Enrollment Ahead of February Reflections

Students of the 3E Program for Social Justice Change

Nationwide — The 3E Program for Social Justice and Change is thrilled to announce that enrollment for its Winter 2025 semester is now open. This self-paced online U.S. History course […]

Family Files Lawsuit After Black Woman's Body Found Frozen to Death on Hospital Roof

Chelsea Adolphus

Nationwide — The family of Chelsea Adolphus, 28, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Illinois after she was found dead on the hospital’s […]

19-Year-Old Healthcare Worker Arrested For Posting Videos of Herself Twerking on a Disabled Man's Head

Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan

Nationwide — Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan, a 19-year-old healthcare worker who works at a facility in Loganville, Georgia, has been arrested for posting disturbing videos online of herself dancing on a […]

Black Mom Seeks Kidney Donor to Save Her 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Life

A'Rihanna Ames

Nationwide — Shannon Randleston, a 38-year-old African American mom from Vicksburg, Mississippi, is desperately searching for a kidney donor to save her five-year-old daughter, A’Rihanna Ames. The young girl’s kidney […]

Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Lyft Driver Refuses Her a Ride Because of Her Weight

Dajua Blanding

Nationwide — Dajua Blanding, a Detroit rapper known as Dank Demoss, is suing a Lyft driver for refusing her a ride because of her size. The driver, who arrived in […]


Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges

Jada Sellers, Christian Hursey

Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]

Black Mom Who Had Just Graduated College With Her Daughter Dies in Wrong-Way Crash

Terri Pollock with her daughter

Nationwide — Terri Pollock, an African American mother from Florida, sadly passed away in a wrong-way crash after helping her daughter move into her dorm at Florida A&M University. Her […]

Actress Viola Davis Says She Does Not Accept Target's Apology Over Racist Halloween Costume

Viola Davis

Nationwide — Viola Davis has rejected Target’s apology after the retailer pulled a Halloween costume that sparked accusations of racist and blackface imagery. She said the company’s response failed to […]

Black Columnist Ordered to Be Reinstated by Washington Post After Charlie Kirk Comments

Karen Attiah

Nationwide — Karen Attiah, an African American columnist who formerly worked at The Washington Post, has won her legal challenge over her termination following social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. […]

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met

Anthony Edwards, Alexandria Desroches

Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]

Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl

Decruis Tatum

Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]

Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike

Kenya Glasgow and her daughter Kennedi

Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]

Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance

Taylor C. Liddell, Founder of P2 and You Skincare

Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]

Aretha Franklin's Sons Continue to Fight Over Her Estate 8 Years After Her Death

Aretha Franklin

Nationwide — Eight years after Aretha Franklin’s death, her estate remains tied up in probate court as her sons continue to dispute assets, music rights, and personal belongings. The case […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Special Needs Daughter Left on School Bus For 2 Hours

Michelle Lemon and her daughter Bryne

Nationwide — Michelle Lemon, an African American mother from Fort Bend County, Texas, is seeking answers after her daughter, Bryne, a non-verbal ninth grader who has special needs, arrived home from […]

Patti LaBelle's Nephew Says She Cut Ties With Him Because He Supported President Trump

Patti LaBelle and her nephew Byl Holte

Nationwide — Byl Holte, Patti LaBelle’s nephew who openly supports Trump, says their relationship fell apart after he questioned his family’s criticism of the president. He claims his political views […]

Missing 63-Year-Old Black Grandmother Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport

Alisa Goods

Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, New York, was visiting Las Vegas when she disappeared earlier this month. Police later found her dead near Harry Reid International […]

32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission

Talicia Durham

Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]

NYC Black Nurse Sadly Killed by Her Husband After Returning From Family Reunion

Gabrielle Forman

Nationwide — Gabrielle Forman, a 30-year-old African American nurse from New York, was shot and killed by her husband in their apartment just hours after returning from a family reunion […]

Black Female Student Praised For Developing an App That Helps Students With ADHD

Malia Wakesho-Ajwang

Nationwide — Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a young African American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has created an AI-powered app after struggling to manage schoolwork following her ADHD diagnosis. Her platform helps students […]

Meet the Mom of 3 Making History as the Winner of the Mrs. Black Globe International Pageants

Joi Rodrigue, winner of Mrs Black Globe International

Nationwide — Joi Rodrigue, a military veteran, wife, mother of three, entrepreneur, and community advocate, is proudly wearing the crown as the reigning Mrs. Black Globe International™. Born in the […]

Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles

Megan Thee Stallion

Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]

Black Woman Now Missing for More Than a Month After Leaving Late-Night Hotel Shift

Chantel Brooks

Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, an African American woman from San Francisco, California, has been missing since July 17 after working a late-night shift at a hotel. Her family is searching for […]

91-Year-Old Black Woman Earns GED, Making History as Georgia's Oldest Graduate in a Decade

Helen Woodyard

Nationwide — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from LaGrange, Georgia, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88. Her achievement made her the oldest person […]

Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem

Temne Hardaway with her family

From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]

Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, Founders of Coc Marketplace

Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]

Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018

Kierra Coles

Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Reaches Settlement, Agrees to Give His Daughter Most of the Estate

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his mother Pamela Warner

Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mom, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians of her late son’s daughter over the child’s inheritance. The agreement would give his daughter most […]

Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter

Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper

Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]

Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”

Vivica A. Fox in The Wrong Housemaid

HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]

The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill

Kelia R. Bazile

Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]

Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis

Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall

Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]

Black Woman Has Not Eaten in More Than 2 Weeks to Protest Trump's Food Stamp Cuts

Liz Wills-O'Gilvie

Nationwide — Liz Wills-O’Gilvie, a 63-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts, has gone 15 days without food to protest cuts to food assistance. She is urging Governor Maura Healey […]

Innocent Black Nurse Jailed for 4 Days After Police Mistake Her for Woman Who Stole Her Identity

Elaine McAlister

Nationwide — Elaine McAlister, an African American nurse, spent four days in jail after police mistakenly arrested her over a marijuana warrant issued for another woman. The arrest happened at […]

Black Woman Who Had Recently Earned Her Doctorate Sadly Killed in Mass Shooting at a Party

Dr. Shandrika Hayslett

Nationwide — Dr. Shandrika Hayslett, a 34-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was killed during a shooting at a family celebration, just months after earning her doctoral degree. Four […]

Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids

Annette Bentley-Smith, Founder of Kobes Storytime Plus Tales

Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]

6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus

Winter Jones with her father Bryan Jones

Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]