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Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund CIO Angela Miller-May Recognized as Trailblazer of the Year

Angela Miller-May, CIO of Chicago Teachers Pension Fund

Miller-May honored for her leadership professionally and personally including efforts to further the success of women and minorities Chicago, IL — The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) Chief Investment Officer […]

29-Year Old Woman Reveals How She Became a Victim to Sex Trafficking

Sharenika Kashay

Sharenika Lashay’s story via her new book “Hustled Through The Pain” is encouraging and educating women all over the world. Nationwide — Meet Sharenika Lashay, a young African American woman […]

Black Chef Launches Unique and Delicious African Cooking Classes Online and In-Person

Mirabel Umenei, founder of Motherland Cooking Xperience

Mirabel Umenei, Expert Chef and CEO/Founder of Motherland Cooking Xperience, Offers an Interactive Experience with the Best of African Food, Culture, and Music Grand Rapids, MI — Motherland Cooking Xperience, […]

Black Teen Hero Recognized For Saving Mom and 3 Children From A Burning Car

Justin Gavin, Black teen hero who saved family from burning car

Waterbury, CT — Justin Gavin, an 18-year old teen from Connecticut, has been acknowledged for his heroic act that saved a mother and her three children from a burning car.

Young Brooklyn Hairstylist Finds Herself in the Wrong Place At the Right Time in the Kickoff to an Action-Packed Urban Series

Benita Renee Jenkins by Lorisa Bates

Nationwide — Urban Books Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Benita Renee Jenkins: Diva Secret Agent (Kensington Publishing Paperback Original – ISBN: 13 9781645561255). Brought to you […]

Black Couple From Tennessee Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage

Tommy Lee and Harriet Marshall

Nationwide — Tommy Lee Marshall, Sr. and his wife Harriet from Jackson, Tennessee just celebrated  their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married in 1950 after dating for about a year.

Black Entrepreneur Launches Inspirational Line of Products

Rennee Hubb, founder of Inspiring 2 Live

Nationwide — Poised to inspire visitors and keep them dressed to motivate others, entrepreneur Rennee’ Hubb has launched Inspire 2 Live and an Instagram page with a daily dose of […]

Homeless Woman Caught on Camera Dancing After Acing Job Interview

Kayallah Jones, homeless woman dancing after job interview

Atlanta, GA — Kayallah Jones, a woman from Atlanta who had been homeless for 2 years, was so grateful after a recent job interview that she broke out into a […]

Proud Daughter Celebrates Her Mom Becoming a Doctor at 50-Years Old

Nya Syndab and her mom who became a doctor at age 50

Atlanta, GA — Nya Syndab is proudly celebrating the success of her mom who has finally achieved her dream of becoming a doctor at the age of 50! Their story […]

This Couple Brought Over 3,000 Black People Together to Build an Affordable Community

Majesty and Elize

Majesty & Elize to make affordable housing eco-friendly, socially conscious, and modern. Nationwide — Majesty and Elize have founded EVOPIA.org, a free membership platform that uses the power of real […]

Black Veteran Seeks Justice After Senseless Mob Attack on His Son By Football Teammates at The University of South Carolina

Travis Hall, father of Kamarah Hall

Nationwide — As the fall 2020 academic year began, incoming Freshman Kamarah Hall was eager for his new beginnings at the higher learning institution of his choice, the University of […]

Travel Expert Releases New “Green Book” That Connects Travelers to Black-Owned Hotels, Restaurants, and More Around the World

ABC Travel Green book by Martinique Lewis

Martinique Lewis’ new book — which has been featured on CNN, Travel Noire, Travel & Leisure, Black Enterprise, Fox Soul, and Condé Nast Traveler — also includes a directory of […]

Black Woman Director Makes History With Award-Winning Film and Stage Play

Marishka S. Phillips, Black woman director

Marishka S. Phillips, a world-renowned actress turned acting coach, is now finding success as a director! New York, NY — Marishka S. Phillips wears many hats, the actor/ writer/ director/ […]

Philadelphia Fire Dept Promotes First Ever Black Woman Battalion Chief

Lisa Forrest, First Black woman Batallion Chief in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA — Lisa Forrest has made history as the newest Battalion Chief to be promoted in the Philadelphia Fire Department. She is the first African American woman to ever […]

Black-Owned Virtual Coworking Welcomes Actor Kareem Grimes as Corporate Ambassador

Kareem Grimes, corporate ambassador of Virtual Coworking

The world’s first 24-hour virtual coworking community with built-in video conferencing has attracted the attention of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Robert Herjavec, as well as celebrities and influencers seeking an alternative […]

MIT Hacking Racism Challenge Partners with Black Tech Matters to Produce Hacking Racism Listening Summit

MIT Hacking Racism Summit

Boston, MA — The MIT Hacking Racism Listening Summit in partnership with Black Tech Matters took place during the weekend of September 26 and 27, in advance of the MIT […]

Two Sisters Launch Pop-Up Museum That Puts Women on Display in a Fun and Instagrammable Way

Danyelle and Dionna Gray, founders of Womanish

Womanish experience finally opens after a 6-month delay Chicago, IL — Founders Danyelle & Dionna Gray have finally put their finishing touches on their new and improved Womanish pop-up experience […]

NYC Mom Whose 3-Year Old Daughter Died of COVID-19 Says She Had No Idea

Tyana Lloyd, mother of 3-year old girl who died from COVID-19

New York, NY — Tyana Lloyd, the mother of a 3-year old girl named Jaylynn Evans who reportedly has died of COVID-19, said she had no idea that her daughter […]

5 Siblings Launch "The Sisters Show" Podcast to Connect Black America With the Global African Diaspora

Sibling hosts of The Sisters Show podcast

Nationwide — The Sisters Show is a new talk show & podcast hosted by five sisters from Gambia (West Africa) now streaming on Apple Podcast and Facebook Live. The sisters […]

Jazz Musician Lydia Salett Dudley Asks Poignant Question During National Upheaval with New Single & Music Video, “Whatcha Gonna Say?”

Lydia Salett Dudley

Artist’s Art Center Provides Musical Education For Underserved Youth Raleigh, NC — Many Americans would agree that our nation is in turmoil. With a pandemic that’s worsening, racial injustice that’s […]

Founder of Black-Owned Financial Services Firm Expands Beyond Credit Repair to Offer Loans, Tax Preparation Services

Charcora Palmer, founder of Total Power Financial Services

Milwaukee, WI — Charcora Palmer, founder and owner of Total P.O.W.E.R. Financial Services, is expanding her services beyond credit repair to become a one-stop-shop, offering loans from $10,000 to $400,000 […]

Black Children’s Book Author, Coco Labon, Introduces 2nd Adventure Book About A Kitten Named Polo

Coco Labon, author of Polo's Mail Truck Adventure

Nationwide — Coco LaBon is excited to introduce her new children’s book, Polo’s Mail Truck Adventure! This book is about a mischievous kitten named Polo who chases a butterfly onto […]

Entrepreneur Reveals How to Successfully Build Your Beauty Empire in New Book

Lyndsey Brantley, author of 'Building Your Beauty Empire'

Houston, TX — Entrepreneur and Medical Aesthetics Practitioner Lyndsey Brantley announces the release of her first book, Building Your Beauty Empire: The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Launch Your Beautypreneur Journey. […]

16-Year Old Uses Her Experiences to Create #1 Amazon New Release "Black Girl, White School"

Olivia VG Clarke, author of Black Girl, White School

Nationwide — In a summer filled with calls for racial justice, a high school senior is amplifying voices of Black girls in predominantly white schools, leaving her mark and sparking […]

Black Founder of Resume Writing Organization Launches First Virtual Conference for Job Seekers

Melanie Denny, founder of the Career Con virtual conference

Kissimmee, FL — The Society of Elite Resume Writers (SERW) is excited to announce its inaugural virtual conference, September 24 and 25, 2020. CareerCon 2020 is SERW’s and the resume […]

Grief Coach Dora Carpenter Offers Advice On What Not to Say to an Employee Who is Grieving

Dora Carpenter, founder of Institute of Professional Grief Coaching

Professional Grief Coach Dora Carpenter reveals how the workplace must support an employee who is grieving. Nationwide — Dora Carpenter, Founder and Program Director of the Institute of Professional Grief […]

Actress Lori Loughlin to Serve 2-Month Sentence at the Prison of Her Choice

Lori Loughlin, actress sentenced to prison of her choice

Victorville, CA — Lori Loughlin, a Hollywood actress who was arrested in March 2019 for a college admissions scandal, will be serving two months in the prison just a 2-hour […]

Colorado Makes History With Record-Breaking Number of Black Women Judges

Five Black women supreme court justices in Colorado

Denver, CO — Five Black women are currently serving as judges in Colorado, which is a record-breaking number in the state. They were appointed by Gov. Jared Polis during a […]

How this Black Female Tech Entrepreneur Makes Launching a Beauty Brand 10x Easier

Tiffani Alvaran, founder of Premade Babe

There’s a surge in women launching beauty brands online. The market is more competitive every day and the demand for excellence is high. PreMade Babe can help businesses launch in […]

WNBA Star Maya Moore Helped Free a Wrongfully Convicted Man -- And Then Married Him!

Maya Moore with new husband

Nationwide — Former WNBA star Maya Moore has announced that she and Jonathan Irons, a man whom she helped overturn a wrongful conviction and was released from prison last July, […]

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Grants $1 Million to Support Black Arts Programs

Photo courtesy of Atlanta Music Project

91% of funding supports BIPOC-founded or led organizations Atlanta, GA — The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces funding through the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund (Arts Fund). A total of […]

Michelle Obama Speech Inspires 13-Year Old Director and Producer of Animated Film

Kalia Love Jones, 13-year old director of Power of Hope film

Nationwide — Kalia Love Jones is an ambitious 13-year old animated filmmaker who wants to empower others. Her first animated short film, The Power of Hope, inspired by a Michelle […]

Zoe Saldaña Wins Her First Ever Golden Globe Award, the Only Black Winner of the Night

Zoe Saldaña wins Golden Globe

Nationwide — Zoe Saldaña won her first-ever Golden Globe on Sunday, January 5th, at the 82nd annual ceremony in Los Angeles. She made history as the only Black actor to […]

Black Mompreneur Launches the Newest Line of Fashionable Scrubs for Doctors, Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals

Shay Jackson

Nationwide — Meet Shay Jackson, an African American mom and the proud founder of TLCscrubbs, a contemporary scrub brand dedicated to transforming the way medical professionals experience their work attire. […]

Black Non-Profit Scholarship Fund to Host Annual Event Highlighting the Cosmetology and Haircare Industry

Teaversation Honorees

Nationwide — The Juanita A. Portlock Memorial Scholarship Fund, the only 501(c)3 non-profit organization that acknowledges African Americans excelling in cosmetology, culinary arts, event management, fashion design, interior design, and […]

Whitney Houston's Former Bodyguard Opens Up About His Time Protecting the Icon

Whitney Houston and her bodyguard David Roberts

Nationwide — Whitney Houston’s former bodyguard, David Roberts, recently revealed a moment when he was tempted to “give up everything” for his feelings with the singer. In an interview with […]

Rickey Smiley Discovers He Has 5-Year-Old Twin Daughters He Never Knew About

Rickey Smiley

Nationwide — Atlanta-based radio host and comedian Rickey Smiley has discovered that he has 5-year-old identical twin daughters with his ex-girlfriend. He learned the shocking news shortly after marking the […]

Black Woman Says She Survived the Bourbon Street Attack Thanks to Her Mom's Advice Over the Phone

Alexis Scott Windham

Nationwide — Alexis Scott-Windham, a 23-year-old African American woman from Mobile, Alabama, says that she is thankful that she survived the horrific New Orleans attack. Her mother, Tryphena, helped save […]

Black Scientist Creates Breakthrough Haircare Product For Lasting Hydration in 4C Curly Hair

Shawna Moses

Nationwide — Meet Shawna Moses, a laboratory scientist turned entrepreneur who is the Founder and CEO of Kinky Tresses, a thriving natural hair care brand that is transforming the industry […]

Single Black Mom Went From a $300-a-Week Waitress Job to Launching a Multi-Million Dollar Beard Care Brand

Marcinda Hankins

Nationwide — A prayer for change and a moment of inspiration transformed Marcinda Hankins’ life, taking her from earning $300 a week as a waitress to building X’clusive Looks Beard […]

Actress Vanessa Williams' Mom, Helen Louise Williams, Sadly Dies at 85

Vanessa Williams and her mother, Helen

Nationwide — Vanessa Williams’ mother, Helen Louise Williams, sadly passed away on December 28th at the age of 85. She died peacefully in London from complications of acute liver failure […]

Woman Adopted as a Kid By Her Grandparents Surprises Them With a Trip to Paris

Brianna Cry surprising her grandparents

Nationwide — Brianna Cry recently surprised her grandparents with a trip to Paris. A video capturing their emotional reaction has since gone viral, touching thousands online.

Black Woman Finally Earns Degree After Dropping Out Twice, Opens Her Very Own College

Shakea Miller

Nationwide — Shakea Miller, who dropped out of college twice, is now celebrating having finally earned a degree in Business from the University of Phoenix in November 2024. Since then, […]

The State of Black Family Health Launches MLK Weekend in Tampa by Black Nurses

Black nurses

Nationwide — This MLK Weekend in January 2025, The Color of Wellness is proud to launch The State of Black Family Health, a powerful event series designed to advocate for […]

Black Teen, Father Among 15 Victims Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux and Reggie Hunter

Nationwide — A deadly New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans left 15 people dead, including two African Americans, 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, and 37-year-old Reggie Hunter. […]

Young Black Woman Set on Fire While Walking to Store in North Carolina, Suspect Held on $1M Bond

Ashanti Downey

Nationwide — Ashanti Downey, a 21-year-old African American woman from Sanford, North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022, was attacked and set on fire, leaving her with severe burns […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen From Mississippi Dies During Tornado, Tree Falls on Her Home

Ty’Keria Rogers

Nationwide — Ty’Keria Rogers, an 18-year-old African American teen from Natchez, Mississippi, tragically died when a tree fell on her home’s porch during a severe tornado on December 28. Despite […]

Black Woman Sent to Prison For 25 Years for Killing Abusive Husband Now Fights for Domestic Violence Awareness

Latoya Dickens

Nationwide — Latoya Dickens, an African American mother from Gwinnett County, Georgia who spent 25 years in prison for killing her abusive husband, now advocates for domestic violence survivors. After […]

Black Mom Responds About Viral Family Photos of Her Son in Different Pajamas from His Half-Siblings

Family photo viral after boy was left out of the matching pajamas

Nationwide — An African American family’s Christmas photo has gone viral after a 5-year-old boy, Trü, was left out of the matching pajamas that the rest of his family wore […]

Single Black Mom of 5 From St. Louis Killed in Christmas Eve Train Accident

Ashley Hogan

Nationwide — Ashley Hogan, a 35-year-old African American mom of five children, died on Christmas Eve when her car was struck by a train in north St. Louis County, Missouri. […]

Black Mom, Teacher From Georgia Shot and Killed by Her Nephew

Tyeisha Colley

Nationwide — Tyeisha Colley, a 35-year-old teacher and mother of four, was tragically shot and killed by her nephew on Christmas Day in Monroe, Georgia. Her 21-year-old nephew, Devin Sullivan, […]

Actress Gabourey Sidibe and Her Husband Celebrate the Holidays With Their 8-Month-Old Twins

Gabourey Sidibe with her husband Brandon and twin babies

Nationwide — Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe and her husband, Brandon Frankel, marked their first Christmas as parents with a heartwarming video shared on social media. The couple, along with […]

Wendy Williams Slams Caretakers After Leaving Her Mobility Scooter, Demands Better Care

Wendy Williams on her scooter

Nationwide — Wendy Williams criticized her caretakers for abandoning her mobility scooter in the street after her son’s graduation dinner in Miami, Florida. Wendy, who was diagnosed with aphasia and […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen, Aspiring Basketball Player Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting

Sekya Smith

Nationwide — Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve while outside at a friend’s house. Her mother, Brittany, […]

Patrick Mahomes and Wife Brittany Prepare to Welcome Third Baby Amid NFL Season

Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany

Nationwide — Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are excited to welcome their third child soon. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed that preparing for the baby’s arrival while balancing […]

Single Black Mom Denied a Promotion, Sues PNC Bank Over Alleged Discrimination

Brandie Falice

Nationwide — Brandie Falice, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, filed a lawsuit against PNC Bank, alleging she was denied a promotion because she is a single African American mother despite […]

23-Year-Old Black Woman Who Feared Disappearing Has Been Missing for Two Months

Jahnay Bryan

Nationwide — Jahnay Bryan, a 23-year-old African American graduate of Cornell University, has been missing for more than two months, and her family fears that she may be in danger. […]

Black Mom from California Banned from School After Complaining About Bullying of Her Daughter

Semira

Nationwide — Kavon Ward, an African American mother from Culver City, California, plans to take legal action after her 7-year-old daughter, Semira, endured two years of bullying at her local […]

Black Woman-Owned CreditRich Opens Historic $100M Investment Round at $1B Valuation and Welcomes New Board Member Rudy Terrazas

Angel Rich, founder of CreditRich

Nationwide — CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, that allows users to round up their spare change to pay their bills intelligently and optimize their credit scores as fast as […]

Travis Hunter Deactivates Instagram Account After Criticism About His Fiancée Leanna Lenee

Travis Hunter and his fiancee, Leanna Lenee

Nationwide — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and college football star, has deactivated his Instagram amid persistent online criticism of his fiancée, Leanna Lenee.

Singer Eddie Levert's Daughter, Ryan, Dies at the Age of 22

Eddie Levert and his daughter Ryan

Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan […]

Attorney Tony Buzbee Fires Back at Jay-Z Despite His Client Having "Mistakes" in Her Story

Attorney Tony Buzbee and Jay-Z

Nationwide — Attorney Tony Buzbee who is representing multiple accusers of Diddy is countering Jay-Z and his team’s misconduct allegations by describing their request for sanctions as “frivolous.” He asserts […]

Haitian Immigrant Finds Success With All-Natural Skincare Line Helping 31 Million Americans Suffering From Eczema

Jocelyne Firmin

Nationwide — Jocelyne Firmin, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and devoted mother, has turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from eczema. Her […]

Cassandra Hill Honored with Prestigious Black Woman-Owned Brand of the Year Award

Cassandra Hill

Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial world, has been recognized with the esteemed “Black Woman Owned Brand of the Year” award by the I’m Loving Me Project. […]