Nationwide — Latricia Hartley, an African American mother from San Francisco, was arrested by local police as she desperately searched for her 14-year-old daughter who went missing. It comes after […]
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Shaynuh Sloane's Debut Novel "Jade Choyce" Exposes Systemic Racism and Sexism in Federal Workplace
Sloane Draws from Personal Experience to Shed Light on Rarely Discussed Issue Affecting Black Women Nationwide — In her groundbreaking debut novel Jaded Choyce, author Shaynuh Sloane exposes the systemic […]
Black Grandma From Florida Sells Out Homemade Pies and Cakes After TikTok Video Goes Viral
Nationwide — Meet Inez Hudson, a 73-year-old African American grandmother from Lakeland, Florida, who sells homemade pies and cakes. After a TikTok video sharing her story went viral, she has […]
TrioFest, a Father & Daughter Run Festival Returns to Bring the Flavor of the Caribbean to the DMV
Third Annual TrioFest, Wine, Jerk & Curry Festival Moves To Charles County Promising An Impressive Line-Up, Wine Tasting & Authentic Caribbean Cuisine. Nationwide — TrioFest, the highly anticipated annual celebration […]
Black Woman From Georgia Turns 100, Says She Feels Like She's 40 or 50
Nationwide — Meet Susie Dotson, an African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, who recently turned 100 years old. Despite her age, she exudes vitality, declaring she feels as youthful as […]
Black Author/ Workshop Facilitator Releases 2 New Books For Parents, Educators, and Students
Nationwide — Ellen R. (Graham) Yates, an insightful and engaging keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, author, and educator, brings expertise and enthusiasm to the world of education and personal development. She […]
Three Black Scholars Launch the Black AI Consortium – A Historic Artificial Intelligence Experience
Nationwide — The Black AI Consortium has been launched to encourage dialogue and collaboration among members from diverse backgrounds within the African diaspora. Efforts include curating relevant content, hosting educational […]
Judge Carolyn Thompson Making History as the Highest Ranking Black Female in North Carolina's State Judicial System
Nationwide — Last year, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recognized and understood the 27 years of judicial experience and commitment to fairness and equitable justice that Judge Carolyn Thompson exudes. […]
More Black Women Are Choosing to Be Single Moms By Choice With Assisted Reproductive Technology
Nationwide — More African American women are reportedly making the empowering decision to become single moms by choice. Ashley Hunt, for example, is a Black woman from Chicago who is […]
Black Mom Fired For Hiring Her Son and His Friends at Burger King
Nationwide — Shakayla Dixon, an African American manager at a local Burger King restaurant in Clinton, Mississippi, has been fired along with her son and his friends after hiring them […]
Emmy Winners Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tabitha Brown Helping to Destigmatize Menstruation in the Groundbreaking Film, “Me Period”
New documentary bridges generational gaps, fosters vital conversations about Black women’s bodies Nationwide — Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) announces Me Period, a documentary highlighting critical intergenerational discussions on puberty, […]
Black Woman With Sickle Cell Disease Defies Odds, Turns 80 Years Old
Nationwide — Meet Patricia McGill, an African American woman from Houston, Texas, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday despite living with sickle cell disease. She is one of the oldest people […]
Ebony Alert Issued For 12-Year-Old Girl Last Seen With Her Mom's Boyfriend
Nationwide — Teriana Mahomes, a 12-year-old African American girl from Long Beach, California, who was reportedly abducted by her mother’s boyfriend, has been found safe after an Ebony Alert and […]
Former Black School Teacher Launches Her Own Academy and YouTube Channel, Already Has 1.5M Views
Nationwide — Dr. Taylor Dee is an innovative educator, song-singing children’s author, and dynamic entrepreneur. As a former school teacher, she has now launched her own academy and has also […]
Black School Principal From NJ Killed in Crash With Her Son While Visiting South Africa
Nationwide — A tragic car accident in South Africa claimed the lives of an elementary school principal from Bergen County, New Jersey and her adult son, along with a police […]
40-Year-Old Alexis Williams Makes History, Crowned Ms. Black Mississippi USA 2024
Nationwide — In a groundbreaking moment for Mississippi and the nation, Alexis Williams has been crowned Ms. Black Mississippi USA 2024, marking a significant milestone in the pageant’s history and […]
Two Black Women Superintendents Now Leading Oklahoma's Largest School Districts
Nationwide — Jamie Polk and Ebony Johnson are making history in Oklahoma as the first Black women to lead the state’s two largest school districts. Polk is the Superitendent of […]
Beloved Black Teacher of the Year From Mississippi Killed in Wrong Way Crash
Nationwide — Tyra Small-Jackson, a 48-year-old teacher from Canton, Mississippi, who was named Teacher of the Year at the middle school where she taught, has tragically died in a wrong-way […]
Philly Woman Stole $184K Check From Her City to Pay for a Butt Lift and Vacations
Nationwide — Ashley Stibbins-Parker, a 30-year-old woman from Philadelphia, is accused of stealing a $184,000 pandemic relief check meant for the city of Weston. She reportedly used the stolen funds […]
14-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Who Designs Custom Jewelry Honored with a Prestigious Community Leadership Award
Nationwide — Jasmine Bledsoe, a 14-year-old African American entrepreneur who is also a scholar athlete from Fort Worth, Texas, has been honored with a prestigious leadership award in recognition of […]
Black Attorney, Zulu Ali, Renames Youth Mentoring Program in Memory of His Mother
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland Empire, honors his mother […]
Restaurant Manager Harrasses Black Woman Who Left Her Waiter a $150 Tip
Nationwide — Dawn Montgomery, an African American woman from Laurel, Mississippi, says that a restaurant manager questioned her about a $150 tip that she left for a waiter at a […]
Florida Karen Gets Instant Karma After She Punched a Man in a Parking Lot
Nationwide — A Florida woman’s attempt at violence backfired spectacularly when she punched a YouTuber and found herself flat on the ground — all captured on camera.
18-Year-Old Black Teen Crochets Her Own Prom Dress With Matching Handbag
Nationwide — Meet Sarah Akinbuwa, an 18-year-old African American teenager from Somerville, Massachusetts who took the spotlight with her handmade prom dress. A video of herself on social media crocheting […]
Texas Teen Paralyzed After Jumping into a Pool to Escape a Wasp
Nationwide — Semyon Williams Jr., a 13-year-old African American teen from Little Elm, Texas, has suffered a life-changing injury after diving into a shallow community pool to escape a wasp. […]
Woman Charged for Purposely Running Over Her Boyfriend and Toddler Son
Nationwide — Aaliyah Ross, a 27-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly intentionally driving over her boyfriend, who was holding a 16-month-old baby, during a heated confrontation.
Black Educator of 22 Years to Launch Diversity Book Fair For Children of Color
Nationwide — Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a passionate advocate for diversity in children’s literature and a former educator of more than 20 years, will host the highly anticipated When I […]
Qadirah Rasheed: Trailblazing Black Entrepreneur and Community Advocate to Host The BAWSE Experience Brunch
Nationwide — Qadirah Rasheed, a self-made millionaire and the first African American woman to open a non-emergency medical transportation company in New York State, is excited to announce the launch […]
Black Woman-Owned Wellness Haven, Moulin Bouge Lifestyle Coterie, to Host Grand Opening in Charlotte, NC
Nationwide — Kristal J, Founder and CEO of Moulin Bouge Lifestyle Coterie proudly announces the opening of its premiere wellness and aesthetic salon suites in Charlotte, NC, and will be […]
Grown Man Kills His Black Teen Girlfriend Hours Before Her 8th Grade Graduation
Nationwide — Ahliana Dickey, a 15-year-old African American girl from Lowell, Massachusetts, was tragically shot and killed just hours before her middle school graduation. Her older boyfriend, 21-year-old Trevor Bady, […]
Nude Man in Florida Beats Elderly Neighbor, Robs Her Apartment
Nationwide — A 76-year-old woman in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, was brutally attacked over the weekend by a fellow resident in her building. Marco Tulio Russi, a 43-year-old man, allegedly […]
Black Educator Releases New Guide to Empower Black and Brown Families for Free
Natinowide — Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, a seasoned African American educator leveraging three decades of experience, proudly releases the free 10th Anniversary Edition of Be A Parent Champion, a guide dedicated to […]
Black Judge Suspended Over Alleged Racial Remarks Towards a White Clerk
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]