Nationwide — The Black United States® pageant crowned the winners of the 2024 competition on June 19, 2024. The event highlighted contestants from across the United States by showcasing their […]
Women
Founders of Black Woman-Owned Eyewear Brand Named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 Lifestyle List for 2024
Nationwide — Tracy Vontelle Green and Nancey Harris, the founders of Vontelle, the fastest-growing Black woman-owned eyewear brand, are proud to announce that to have been named to the prestigious […]
Black Couple, Custom Jewelry Designers Who Designed the Rings For Their Own Wedding, Celebrate 7 Years in Business
Nationwide — Meet Devon and Jasmine Carter, a married couple from Dallas, Texas, who are also the founders of Balacia Jewelry, a Black-owned custom jewelry design company that has successfully […]
Netflix to Develop "A Different World" Spin-Off Series About Dwayne and Whitley's Daughter Being in College
Nationwide — Exciting news for fans of “A Different World,” Netflix is currently in the early stages of developing a sequel series that will follow the adventures of Dwayne and […]
Janet Jackson, Now 58 Years Old, Confirms Her Las Vegas Residency Starting in Late 2024
Nationwide — Janet Jackson has announced that she will begin a new residency in Las Vegas in the coming months. The 58-year-old legendary singer is set to perform a series […]
Atlanta's Game-Changer: Jalynn Jones Hosts “Your First or Next Six Figures” for Black Business Leaders
To celebrate Black Business Month, Jalynn Jones, an influential leader in digital marketing, announces ‘Your First or Next Six Figures,’ a virtual event designed to accelerate Black women entrepreneurs to […]
OASC to Host Author Talk and Discussion Featuring Dr. Donna J. Nicol’s Latest Book, “Black Woman on Board”
Nationwide — The Authors Study Club, Inc. proudly presents Dr. Donna J. Nicol, acclaimed author of “Black Woman on Board,” as the next featured guest in the Our Authors Study […]
Black Female Firefighter in Alabama Fired After Getting a Tattoo on the Back of Her Head
Nationwide — Kay’Ana Adams, an African American female firefighter from Mobile, Alabama, was dismissed from her position last year after the local fire department determined her tattoo violated department policy. […]
Two Black Women Unite to Host the Ultimate Networking and Empowerment Soirée for Women in Washington, DC
Nationwide — Girl Go Global™ and BloomH.E.R., LLC are excited to announce that Girl, Go Bloom is making its mark in the nation’s capital on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl With No Parents Says She Would Sing Out Her Soul to Be Adopted
Nationwide — Lamara, a 10-year-old African American girl from Lancaster Texas, has a bright personality and charm, and dreams of finding a family to adopt her. Despite spending 7 years […]
27-Year-Old Black Mom of 4 Makes History, Acquires Third Restaurant Franchise
Nationwide — Meet Aleeah Smith, a serial entrepreneur mom of four and a first-generation franchise owner. At 25, she started her journey in franchising becoming the youngest franchise owner with […]
The Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund Announces New Grant Opportunity for Boston-Based Businesses
NBA Celtics Player Jrue Holiday and Olympic Gold Medalist Lauren Holiday Rally to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs in Greater Boston The first JLH Fund Boston Cohort to include an incubator and […]
HBCU Grad, Former Girls Basketball Star From Mississippi Dies in Car Crash
Nationwide — Jazmin Boyd, a former basketball star from Hattiesburg High School and an HBCU alumna from Grambling State University, died on July 19th from injuries sustained in a car […]
Award-Winning Black Costume Designer For BET, Disney, and Marvel to Host Grand Opening of Her Victorian Steampunk Fashion Boutique
Nationwide — Carla Jordan, the Founder of Jon-Luc’ Brand and also the award-winning African American costume designer whose designs have been seen on BET, Disney, and Marvel, is thrilled to […]
Mom and Son Duo Launch Newest Black-Owned Virtual Speech Therapy Clinic
Nationwide — Dr. Henry Richardson and his mom, Dr. Joyce Richardson, have launched Virtual Speech Therapy, LLC, a Black-owned virtual clinic that brings high-quality speech therapy services directly to individuals’ […]
Black Author's 2nd Book "Someday Is Today: Achieving Racial Equity in the Workplace" Addressing Racism in Corporate America
Four years after the pandemic and the killing of George Floyd, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are under attack; new book provides a path forward for this important work, amid […]
Ebony Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Black Girl From California
Nationwide — Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating a 14-year-old African American girl who has been missing for several months. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Ebony […]
HBCU Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Confirms That Kamala Harris is a Member
Nationwide — Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) at Howard University are filled with pride as Vice President Kamala Harris, a fellow Black woman and a member of […]
Trump Tells Thousands of Black Journalists He Didn’t Know Kamala Harris Was Black
Nationwide — During this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference in Chicago, former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity, sparking significant […]
25-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History, Wins Miss Iowa Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — McKenzie Kerry has made history by winning the Miss Iowa USA pageant, becoming only the second Black woman to win the title in over 70 years. At 25 years […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years of Revolutionizing Natural Healthcare Using African Herbs
Nationwide — At only 31 years old, KhadiYah Preciado, an African American entrepreneur from Memphis, Tennessee, is celebrating ten years in business as the founder of Yah’s Apothecary, a holistic […]
Black Mom From Louisiana Says Her Son Was Killed Because of a Custody Battle
Nationwide — LaSonia Harris, an African American mom from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is heartbroken after her 20-year-old son, Steven Harris, was killed allegedly due to a custody dispute. He was […]
Black Woman Sports Executive of 20 Years Launches New TV Sports Competition Show For Athletes
Nationwide — Alexis Levi, Founder and CEO of Next Sports Pro LLC, is launching a new TV show called The Next American Sports Pro Competition. It’s the latest and greatest […]
Shakea Miller Makes History as the First Black Woman to Establish a Degree-Granting Technical College in Alabama
Nationwide — Meet Shakea Miller, the first African American woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. She accomplished this on June 24, 2024, when she officially opened 1 […]
Meet the Black Nurse Who Has Helped Over 1,000 Plus Struggling Nurse Graduates to Pass Their Boards
Nationwide — Nurse Chioma Okeke, who has been known for her original online social media presence, has developed an educational test prep company known as Choosing Nursing that she launched […]
Black Attorney From Atlanta Joins Cast of TV Legal Drama Series
Nationwide — Atlanta attorney Tiffany M. Simmons (IG: @theplugslawyer) has joined the Street Legal television franchise as a main cast member in its new spin-off, Street Legal South. The new […]
Black Mompreneur and Nurse For 20 Years is Now an Online Retailer of Scrubs and Other Nursing Accessories
Nationwide – Tameka Copeland, an African American mom of four children and a Registered Nurse for 20 years from Riverview, Florida, is now the founder and CEO of Star Love […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Allegedly Suffocated to Death By Her 12-Year-Old Cousin While Sleeping
Nationwide — Demeria Hollingsworth, an 8-year-old African American girl from Nashville, Tennessee, was reportedly found dead after her 12-year-old cousin suffocated her while she slept. The horrifying act allegedly happened […]
HBCU Graduate Selected for 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Nationwide — Hamilton Entertainment Employment Law LLC is excited to announce that the Rise Her Network is delighted to recognize award-winning Attorney Myra Hamilton and Certified Artificial Intelligence Speaker and […]
Black Couple, Owners of Backpack/ Luggage Line With Diverse Characters Donate Free Backpacks to Students
Nationwide — Kelie and Donovan Charles, an African American couple and the Founders of Dutchess and Duke, a rising Black-owned brand known for its diverse character backpacks and luggage, have […]
Myeshia Mizuno Makes History as First Black Woman to Run a Primetime Game Show
Nationwide — Myeshia Mizuno has made history as the first Black woman to lead a prime-time game show, taking the reins at Family Feud. She now oversees both the regular […]
Black Teacher Wins NYC Housing Lottery, Pays $881 a Month For 1-Bedroom Apartment
Nationwide — Nahjae Olin, a 26-year-old African American woman from the Bronx, New York, has won a spot in the NYC housing lottery and now pays just $881 a month […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"
Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail
Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC
Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]
White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program
Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home
Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]
19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream
Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]
Black Grandma Strikes Back After Being Targeted with Fake Call About Her Grandson
Nationwide — Crysta Willis, an African American grandmother from Cleveland, Ohio, got a fake call from someone claiming to be a deputy. The caller said her grandson had caused a […]
Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle
Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media
Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]
Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.
The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]
Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District
Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]
Case of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Went Missing 12 Years Ago in DC Has Still Not Been Solved
Nationwide — Relisha Rudd, an African American girl from Washington, D.C., was 8 years old when she disappeared in 2014 from a homeless shelter in the city. Twelve years later, authorities […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl Who Disappeared 26 Years Ago Is Still Missing, Family Ups the Reward to $100K
Nationwide — Asha Degree, an African American girl from Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been missing for more than 26 years after she disappeared at age 10 on Valentine’s Day […]
Black Woman Who Suffered 33 Years in a Narcissistic Relationship is Now Helping Others to Recognize the Pattern
Nationwide — After spending 33 years in a marriage with a narcissist, Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson is now helping others recognize that pattern and reclaim their peace through her book, […]
Woman Mistakenly Paid $1,650 an Hour Instead of $16.50 Arrested After Refusing to Return Money to Employer
Nationwide — Rene Nichole Coleman, a 50-year-old woman from Arkansas, was arrested after authorities said she kept more than $19,000 that was accidentally overpaid to her due to a payroll error. […]
Tennis Star Coco Gauff Responds to Criticism Over Her Natural Hair in Luxury Fashion Ad
Nationwide — Tennis star Coco Gauff responded to criticism over her natural hair in a Miu Miu handbag campaign. She addressed comments on TikTok, defending her 4C hair and saying it […]
Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, Autistic Son
Nationwide — Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, a Nigerian pastor, is facing global backlash after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal, autistic adopted son. He later officiated the wedding, triggering debate over […]
School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K
Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]
Black Couple Debuts New Gullah Geechee Seasoning Line and Barbecue Sauces
Nationwide — Latanya and Michael Allen are the Founders of Tastee Treats, a Black family-owned business that was founded on the principles of maintaining Gullah Geechee foods and cultural traditions, […]
Meet the Black Mom Redefining Herbal Wellness Nationally While Raising a Child on the Spectrum
Dallas, Texas-based RN Cherie Sanders turns personal adversity into a thriving wellness movement rooted in education, culture, and community healing. Nationwide — In an era where many are seeking natural […]
88-Year-Old Missing Black Mom Found Dead in Home, Her Son Charged With Murder
Nationwide — Daniest Graves, an 88-year-old African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, has been found dead in her home after being reported missing for nearly two weeks. Her son, 66-year-old […]
Young Black Mom Loses Housing Assistance After Starting New Job, Says She Feels "Punished"
Nationwide — Jaela Jackson, a 22-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, is now facing eviction after her rental assistance approval was reversed when she started a new job. She […]
31-Year-Old Black Influencer Dies Suspiciously, Her Family Questions Her White Boyfriend’s Story
Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, an African American woman from Miami, Florida, was found dead while on a luxury trip in Tanzania after celebrating her 31st birthday and engagement. Her family […]
Pregnant Rapper ‘Siditty’ Killed in Atlanta, Shot 4 Times in the Face
Nationwide — Qualeisha Barnes, an African American rapper from Detroit, Michigan, who was pregnant, died in Atlanta, Georgia, after a shooting inside a car. Police say she was shot four […]