1 Million Fans and Followers:      
Search Jobs | Submit News

Women

Two Black Women Unite to Host the Ultimate Networking and Empowerment Soirée for Women in Washington, DC

Jasmine Leigh Morse and Wuyah Gbondo

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

Lamara

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

Aleeah Smith

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

Jrue and Lauren Holiday Cohort Fund Participants

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

Jazmin Boyd

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

Carla Jordan and her designs

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

Drs. Henry and Joyce Richardson

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

Allison Manswell, author Someday Is Today

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

Kamara Green

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

Kamala Harris speaking at the AKA convention in Dallas

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

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

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

McKenzie Kerry

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

Khadiyah Preciado

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

LaSonia and Steven Harris

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

Alexis Levi

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

Shakea Miller

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

Nurse Chioma Okeke

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

Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons

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

Tameka Copeland

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

Demeria Hollingsworth

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

Myra Hamilton

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

Kelie Charles and her husband

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

Myeshia Mizuno

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

Nahjae Olin

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 […]

40,000 Black Women Raised Over $1.5M For Kamala Harris in Under 3 Hours

Vice President Kamala Harris

Nationwide — Over the weekend, President Biden surprised the nation by announcing that he would not seek reelection and that he was endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl Gives Back to the Hospital Where She Was Born

Julia Scott

Nationwide — Julia Scott, a 7-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, spent her summer running a snow cone business. She used the money she earned to give back to […]

Black Mom of 2 Who Unlawfully Lost Her Golden Corral Franchise Says It Has Cost Her $10M in 52 Days

Sherrance Henderson

Nationwide — Cornucopia Queen, Inc (CQI) DBA Golden Corral, which is owned by Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children, is moving forward in the pre-trial preparation […]

Black Sisters, HBCU Grads Launch Family Lifestyle Brand That Embraces Diversity and Inclusion

Cara and Jenae, Founders of Epic Everday

Nationwide — Meet Cara Johnson-Graves and Jenae Johnson-Carr, two African American siblings who are also the Founders of Epic Everyday, a Black-owned lifestyle brand that has proudly announced its inclusive […]

72-Year-Old Black Grandmother From Atlanta Wins Two Medals in Her 1st Bodybuilder Competition

Evelyn Foulkner

Nationwide — Evelyn Foulkner, a 72-year-old African American grandmother from Atlanta, participated in a bodybuilding competition for the first time, bringing home 2 medals and impressing everyone with her performance.

Black Twin Sisters From Detroit Make History, Turn 100 Years Old

Doris Ward and Loris Pryor

Nationwide — Meet Doris Ward and Loris Pryor, African American twin sisters from Detroit who recently made history as they celebrated turning 100 years old.

Joe Biden Drops Out, Kamala Harris Now Planning to Run For President

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden

Nationwide — Vice President Kamala Harris has officially announced her candidacy for President of the United States, following President Joe Biden’s unexpected withdrawal from the race on Sunday. Biden, in […]

Black Nonprofit Launches Third Annual Teen Mom Prom For Mothers Who Missed Their Prom Due to Early Motherhood

Teen Mom Prom hosted by A Girl Like Me

Tyra’s Moore’s inspirational story of triumph over adversity featured on Drew Barrymore’s show. Nationwide — A Girl Like Me Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering young girls […]

Black Judge Suspended Over Alleged Racial Remarks Towards a White Clerk

Judge Yashiba Blanchard

Nationwide — Judge Yashiba Blanchard, who serves in Jefferson County Probate Court in Alabama, has been suspended after allegations of misconductm racial remarks. and delayed court hearings. She is accused […]

51-Year-Old Black Teacher Killed After Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Her

Chatanna Patterson, Black teacher killed in crash in Atlanta

Nationwide — Chatanna Patterson, an African American teacher from North Carolina, tragically died after a driver fleeing police crashed into her at a gas station in Atlanta, Georgia. Her sister […]

Innocent Black Mom of 6 Falsely Accused of Shoplifting Waited Months For Her Name to Be Cleared

Corshelle Jenkins

Nationwide — Corshelle Jenkins, an African American mother of six children from Portland, Oregon, was accused of shoplifting in a mistaken identity case. She waited months in court without a […]

18-Year-Old Makes History as First Black Valedictorian in School’s 132-Year History

Lela Moser

Nationwide — Lela Moser, an African American student from Scottsboro, Alabama, made school history as the first Black valedictorian at Scottsboro High School in its 132-year record. She also graduated with […]

Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Eyes Potential Acquisition of High-Profile North Jackson Hilton Hotel Property

Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq

Nationwide — Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq, an African American married couple, are the Founders of Reimonenq & Co., LLC, and are currently evaluating the potential acquisition of a Hilton hotel […]

Black Entrepreneur Launches First Platform That Scores Brands on Their Commitment to the Black Community

Seneca Connor, Founder of Reckond

New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ Companies, Surfaces 1,300+ Black-Owned Alternatives at the Point of Purchase Nationwide — Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur from Northern California, […]

Psi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to Host Inaugural Brazoria County Lupus Walk on May 30th

Psi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorrority

“Pearland in Purple” brings the first-ever lupus awareness walk to Brazoria County in partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America and the City of Pearland Nationwide — Brazoria County is […]

Black Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Multilingual Language Learning System and Software Platform

Sharon Eddings, Founder of Rapido Spanish

Nationwide — Sharon Eddings, a self-taught software developer from Detroit, Michigan, is the founder of Rápido Spanish, LLC, a patent-pending language learning platform designed to help adults move from memorizing […]

Largest Black-Owned Law Firm in California's Inland Empire Marks 18 Years of Growth and Community Impact

Zulu Ali and Whitney Ali

Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP has entered its 18th year of continuous operation, marking a milestone period of sustained growth from a solo criminal […]

Black Woman-Owned Health Organization Redefines Wellness Through a Groundbreaking Four-Fold Holistic Care Model

Iris Nichole Patterson, Founder of Chicago Integrated Health

Woman-led, Black-owned integrated health organization combines mental health therapy, fitness, nutrition, and bodywork to transform lives across Chicago communities. Nationwide — Iris Nichole Patterson, the Founder of Chicago Integrated Health, […]

Mom Accused of Locking Herself and Her 3 Kids in Running Car in a Garage

Alicia Cade, mom from Alabama who locked kids in running car

Nationwide — Alicia Cade, an African American mother from Springville, Alabama, is facing attempted murder charges after authorities accused her of locking herself and her three children inside a running […]

Naomi Osaka Responds to Backlash Over Dinner Event for Other Black Tennis Players

Naomi Osaka Black-only tennis dinner

Nationwide — Naomi Osaka defended her decision to host a Black tennis players’ dinner ahead of the French Open. She co-hosted the event with Taylor Townsend to highlight inclusion, shared […]

Black Teen Suspiciously Found Hanging From a Tree on Church Grounds After Being Missing for Over a Week

Juliana Nzita, Black teen founder hanging from a tree in Charlotte

Nationwide — Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old African American girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead on church property after being reported missing in late April. Local police have already […]

Father Gets 5 Years in Prison After His Dogs Attacked His 3-Year-Old Daughter

Warren Houston, Kingsley Wright

Nationwide — Warren Houston, an African American father from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sentenced after the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Kingsley, who was killed in a pit bull attack. […]

Black School Principal Gets Charges Dismissed in Case of 6-Year-Old Student Who Shot White Teacher

Ebony Parker

Nationwide — Ebony Parker, a former elementary school assistant principal who faced felony child abuse charges tied to a 2023 school shooting, recently had her case dismissed by a Virginia […]

Daughter of Elderly Black Woman Who Died After Attacking a Tim Horton's Employee Says Her Mom Was “Wronged”

Anita Grayson

Nationwide — Anita Grayson, a 75-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, died after a fight inside a Tim Hortons following a dispute over a drive-thru order. Her daughter, Tawanda […]

Triplets Graduate Together From University of Houston in Record-Breaking Largest Class in School's History

Chiamaka, Somto and Anita Anigbogu

Nationwide — Triplets Chiamaka, Somto, and Anita Anigbogu graduated from the University of Houston after studying together while pursuing separate degrees. They joined the university’s record-breaking graduating class of 7,819 […]

Spelman College Makes History With 7 Valedictorians in the Class of 2026

Spelman College valedictorians, Alyssa Richardson, Sophia Davis, Alexis Sims, Mariama Diallo, Cori'Anna White, Aiyana Ringo and Nia-Sarai Perry

Nationwide — Spelman College, the world-renowned HBCU for women in Atlanta, celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation with seven students sharing valedictorian honors. They set a new school record while […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen Graduates High School After Surviving Cancer Four Times

Makayla Nelson

Nationwide — Makayla Nelson, an African American teen from Tyler, Texas, will graduate from Tyler High School after having survived cancer four times during her childhood. Even as she celebrates […]

Founder of "Spanish for Black Girls" to Host 7th Immersion Trip for Professional Black Women in Costa Rica

Kaywanda Lamb, Founder of Spanish for Black Girls

Spanish for Black Girls™ Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Spanish Immersion Experiences Designed for Professional Black Women Nationwide — As more professional women seek opportunities to expand globally, increase career […]

Woman Admits to Killing Her 15-Month-Old Son, Storing His Body in a Freezer for Weeks

Ochra Manakaja

Nationwide — Ochra Manakaja, a 31-year-old African American woman from Flagstaff, Arizona, was arrested after she allegedly killed her 15-month-old son in a hotel room. Authorities said she stored his […]

Black Mom Responds to Allegedly Using Taxpayers' Money to Pay for Daughter's Helicopter Prom Photoshoot

Quintina Brown

Nationwide — Quintina Brown, a mother and the chief of the Markham Park District in Illinois, is facing scrutiny after arranging a helicopter for her daughter’s prom photoshoot in Chicago’s […]

White Teacher Fired For Hanging a Black Doll By Its Neck to Get Her Students' Attention

Karen Savage

Nationwide — Karen Savage, a white teacher at a middle school in Lithic, Florida, was fired after she allegedly hung a Black baby doll by its neck during class to […]

3 Black Sisters from London All Found Dead Near Beach, Police Say No Signs of Foul Play

Jane Adetoro, Christina Walter, and Rebecca Walter

Nationwide — Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, all from London, were identified after their bodies were recovered from the ocean near Black Rock beach in Brighton. […]

22-Year-Old Black Woman Who Holds Multiple Guinness World Records Graduates From College

Wildine Aumoithe

Nationwide — Wildine Aumoithe, a 22-year-old African American woman from Miami, Florida, who holds Guinness World Record titles, has graduated from Liberty University with a degree in graphic design. She […]

Black Mom Hides Camera in Autistic Son’s Hair, Says Footage Reveals Classroom Abuse

Tiphanee Lee

Nationwide — Tiphanee Lee, an African American mother from Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking answers after alleging her 7-year-old non-verbal autistic son faced abuse at school. She says a hidden recording device […]

Family Mourns Loss of 4-Year-Old Black Girl After Year-Long Battle With Cancer

Kaisa Leigh Miller

Nationwide — Kaisa Leigh Miller, a 4-year-old African American girl from Mexia, Texas, died after a year-long battle with cancer that started when she was 3 years old. Her family […]

Black Mom Blames Chicago Public Schools, Says Teacher Assaulted Her 12-Year-Old Son

Malachi, son of Markeita Brown

Nationwide — Markeita Brown, the mother of Malachi, a 12-year-old African American boy from Chicago, Illinois, is blaming Chicago Public Schools for how it responded after her son was allegedly […]

Spelman Graduate Returns to Her Hometown as a Teacher After Earning Prestigious Scholarship Award

Mikyah Tabb

Nationwide — The Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship continues to recognize young leaders whose perseverance and commitment to service create meaningful impact in their communities. One of its earliest […]

When Children See Themselves in Books, Everything Changes — Dayton Book Fair Seeks Donations to Gift 400 Books

Attendees at When I See Me Childrens Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio

Third Annual Literacy Event Features Diverse Authors, Read-Alouds, Social-Emotional Learning Activities, and the Signature A Book in Every Bag™ Initiative Nationwide — The Third Annual When I See Me™ Children’s […]

Black Mom Accepts High School Diploma for Her Son Who Was Shot in Mass Shooting

Jakaylan Summers

Nationwide — Jakaylan Summers, an African American teen from Memphis, Tennessee, was critically injured in a mass shooting. While he remained in intensive care, his mother, Jennifer, accepted his high […]

Parents of Missing Black Girl Finally Admit to Killing Their Daughter 8 Years Later

Zaela Walker

Nationwide — Zaela Walker, an African American girl from Las Vegas, Nevada, was reported missing as a toddler in 2018. After nearly 8 years, her parents pleaded guilty to killing […]