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12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Drinking Milkshake at a Cafe

Mia St Hilaire

Nationwide — Mia St Hilaire, a 12-year-old Black girl from London, tragically died after consuming a milkshake at a local cafe that was prepared in an unclean blender, triggering a […]

Black Mom Delivers Baby in Krispy Kreme Parking Lot During Snowstorm in Alabama

Sha'nya Bennett and her baby

Nationwide — Sha’nya Bennett, an African American mother from Alabama, gave birth to her son in a Krispy Kreme parking lot after a rare snowstorm made it impossible to reach […]

Black Senator From Oklahoma Handcuffed During Traffic Violation Stop

Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin

Nationwide — Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin had a heated confrontation with a Tulsa County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop on January 11th. She was handcuffed after repeatedly refusing […]

Black Relationship Expert Launches New Podcast, Aims to Connect One Million People

Tamika Carlton

Nationwide — In today’s fast-paced world, where relationships often feel transactional, Tamika Carlton is on a mission to inspire deeper, more meaningful connections. She has launched The Real Connect Podcast […]

Former Black Educator of 20 Years Launches Luxury Wellness Retreat For Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals

Toni Estell, Founder of Macaron High

Nationwide — Toni Estell is the Founder and CEO of Macaron High, a Black-owned wellness brand that empowers high-achieving women to reclaim their energy, align with their purpose, and redefine […]

Woman Pardoned by Trump After Storming the Capitol Says She Has No Regrets

Felicia Konold

Nationwide — President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6th, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Among those pardoned was Felicia Konold, who had been […]

Man Accused of Hiding Missing Girlfriend's Body Behind Newly Built Wall in His Home

Devontae Gray and his girlfriend, Alexis Schuler

Nationwide — Alexis Schuler, a 29-year-old African American mom from Capitol Heights, Maryland, was found dead behind a wall in her boyfriend’s home after going missing. Devontae Gray, charged with […]

Black Passenger Says Airline Accused Him of Trafficking a White Woman, His Wife

Anthony Williams, Katsiaryna Shasholka

Nationwide — Anthony Williams, a retired police officer who is Black, claims he was wrongly accused of human trafficking his own wife, who is white, while on their honeymoon flight. […]

Black Mom Speaks Out After Her Son's Dead Body Was Found in a Pond

Mom of Laequan Little

Nationwide — Laequan Little, 26, was found dead in a pond at an apartment complex in Greensboro, North Carolina after being reported missing on New Year’s Eve. His mother, Tamika […]

Meet the Woman Whose Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Get Government Contracts

Lori Smith

Nationwide — Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access […]

Trailblazing Black Women Take Center Stage to Empower and Inspire at Exclusive Brunch Event

MSKE Mental Health Wellness

Nationwide — Sonya Curry, AJ Johnson, and Renel Brooks-Moon will headline an exclusive Mental Health and Wellness brunch during NBA All-Star Weekend, bringing together women of color from across the […]

Founder of Black-Owned Irth App Launches “Crown Rewards” for Parents to Earn Cash, Baby Products, and Services

Kimberly Seals Allers

Nationwide — Kimberly Seals Allers, the founder of Irth, the #1 app for Black parents to rate and review maternity and pediatric doctors and hospitals, has announced the launch of […]

13-Year-Old Black Teen Runaway Found Dead in Fire, But Police Say She Was Stabbed

Ka'Niyah Baker

Nationwide — Ka’Niyah Baker, a 13-year-old African American girl from Sumter, South Carolina who was reported missing on January 12th, was found dead after a fire at a vacant home […]

Mary J. Blige's Ex-Husband Kendu Isaacs Said Their Divorce Led to His Hospitalization

Mary J. Blige and her husband Kendu Isaac

Nationwide — Back in 2018, Kendu Isaacs, ex-husband of R&B singer Mary J. Blige, said that the stress from their ongoing divorce affected his health and led to his hospitalization […]

Flight Attendant Fired For Twerking on TikTok While on Duty

Nelle Diala

Nationwide — Nelle Diala, who was fired from Alaska Airlines after posting a twerking video on TikTok while on duty, is now turning to GoFundMe for financial support. She claims […]

Former Black Teacher From North Carolina Turns 108 Years Old

Julia Ann Tamer

Nationwide — Julia Ann Teamer, a former teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina, recently celebrated turning 108 years old. She is known for her decades of service to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools […]

Black Mom of 3 With 15 Years of Experience Launches Atlanta’s Fastest-Growing Workplace Culture Consulting Firm

Briana Cole

Nationwide — Briana Cole is an African American mompreneur with over 15 years of experience in leading large-scale, high-impact initiatives. She is also the Founder and CEO of Brinnify Works, […]

Black Family in Tampa Bay Seeks Justice For Wrongful Death of Two Sisters

LaShawn and Patricia Washington

Nationwide — Florida has been proudly touted or boasted as being a “law and order” state by its governor, Ron DeSantis. However, the story of a black family exposes the […]

Elementary School Teacher Arrested For Slapping Student in the Face

Sharon Louise Benson

Nationwide — Sharon Louise Benson, an elementary school teacher in Sumter County, South Carolina, has been arrested for allegedly hitting a student twice in the face to wake him up, […]

Florida Woman Arrested After Accidentally Texting Cop Instead of Drug Dealer for Fentanyl

Octavia Wells

Nationwide — Octavia Wells, a 41-year-old woman from Bay County, Florida, was arrested after mistakenly texting a narcotics investigator to buy fentanyl instead of her drug dealer just before heading […]

Aaliyah Barbie Doll Released For Her 46th Birthday, Sells Out Almost Immediately

Aaliyah, Barbie doll

Nationwide — The Aaliyah Barbie doll, released on what would have been the late singer’s 46th birthday, quickly sold out on launch day. The collectible, part of Barbie’s Music Series, […]

Black Founder Launches Advisory Board of 13 Influential Leaders to Support Mental Health Access for Black Women and Girls

Nijiama Smalls

Nationwide — Nijiama Smalls, Founder and Visionary of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, is proud to announce the establishment of its inaugural Advisory Board, a powerful coalition […]

Award-Winning Educator Launches National Association for Black Microschool Leaders

Nicole Jones-Stewart

Nationwide — Meet Nicole Jones-Stewart, the founder of an organization called The National Association of Black Microschool Leaders, which guides in equipping individuals desiring to aid in closing the educational […]

Black Photographer Unveils Groundbreaking Art Exhibition & Book “Beautiful, I Am!” at Florida A&M University

Stan Johnson

Art Exhibition to Open January 16, 2025, at the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery Book and Showcase Celebrating Black Beauty, Empowerment, and Multigenerational Stories Tallahassee, FL — Stan Johnson, acclaimed fine […]

Black Founder of Debt Sucks University Has Helped to Erase Over $4M in Student Loan Debt

Ja'Net Adams

Nationwide — Ja’Net Adams, the Founder and CEO of Debt Sucks University, a financial literacy provider, today announces reaching $4 million in student loan forgiveness for individuals using her advice. […]

HBCU Grad Makes History, First Black Woman to Host a Financial Literacy Summit at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Ruby Taylor

Nationwide — Ruby Taylor, Founder of Financial Joy School, will be hosting the Financial Family ReUnion Summit at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco, California on February 28, 2025. […]

Wendy Williams Cries, Breaks Down on "The Breakfast Club," Says She's Being Abused

Wendy Williams

Nationwide — Wendy Williams, 60, is speaking out in her first live interview since the release of a Lifetime documentary that offered a glimpse into her life following a diagnosis […]

Young Black Mom of Two and Her Unborn Baby Killed in Crash in South Carolina

Marie Jabbie, pregnant mother died in a car crash

Nationwide — Marie Jabbie, a 24-year-old pregnant African American mother from Greenville, South Carolina, tragically died along with her unborn child in a car accident. According to authorities, Jabbie veered […]

Brandy to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in February 2025

Brandy

Nationwide — Brandy Norwood, the Grammy-winning R&B artist and actress, is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 11, 2025, honoring her impressive career […]

Black Woman's Body Mistakenly Cremated by Detroit Funeral Home, Her Family is Now Suing

Rhonda Hollis

Nationwide — The family of Rhonda Hollis is taking legal action after a Detroit-area funeral home mistakenly cremated her body weeks before the scheduled service. The family says they weren’t […]

Black Woman from Maryland Turns 109, Possibly the Oldest Person in the Entire State

Daisy Rhem, 109-year-old grandmother

Nationwide — Daisy Rhem, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, is celebrating having turned 109 years old. Born in 1916 in Amelia, South Carolina, she credits her […]

Over 125 Authors to Be Featured at 2025 Black Romance Book Fest with 1,800+ Readers and Enthusiasts Expected to Attend

Black Romance Book Fest authors

Nationwide — The 2025 Black Romance Book Fest is set to take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025, in Atlanta, GA, bringing together over 1,800 readers, literary enthusiasts, […]


Award-Winning "Beyond the Diagnosis" Documentary Follows Three Southern Black Women Thriving With HIV

Three Black women with HIV featured in Beyond the Diagnosis documentary

Ourconic Entertainment film will also stream same-day on JaroGO in the United States, Canada, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa Nationwide — Black women continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, […]

Meet the Black Mom Running A Soul Food Restaurant in Georgia With Her Twin Autistic Sons

Melissa Williams and her sons, the founders of Loganville Soul Food Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant invites the Metro Atlanta community to support a mission-driven business built around opportunity, independence, and legacy. Nationwide — After watching their twin sons with mild autism apply for […]

Singer Trina Braxton Mourns the Death of Her Husband Von Scales at 58

Von Scales, husband of Trina Braxton

Nationwide — Von Scales, the husband of singer and reality television star Trina Braxton, has sadly passed away at 58. His family announced his death in a statement and did […]

Halle Berry’s Ex Seeks Sole Custody After Accusing Her of Abusing Their 12-Year-Old Son

Halle Berry

Nationwide — Halle Berry is facing a new custody dispute after her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, accused her of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo. He has asked the court for […]

Barack and Michelle Obama Celebrate 34th Anniversary Amid Divorce Rumors

Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama are celebrating 34 years of marriage with affectionate messages that also put to rest renewed speculation about their relationship. The former president and first lady […]

31-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Pouring Boiling Water On Teen Girl During Fight

Nationwide — Shanell Lakeisha Cohen, a 31-year-old woman from Michigan, was arrested after authorities said she admitted to pouring boiling water on a 15-year-old girl following a physical fight. The […]

87-Year-Old Black Woman Beat Up, and Nearly Killed in Brutal Home Robbery

Erlin Gooch

Nationwide — Erlin Gooch, an 87-year-old African American former civil rights activist from Ripley, Tennessee, is recovering in a rehabilitation facility after a brutal home invasion left her badly injured […]

Keisha Lance Bottoms Could Become the First Black Woman Governor in U.S. History

Keisha Lance Bottoms

Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms is running in a very close Georgia governor race that could make history. If she wins, she would become Georgia’s first Black governor and the first […]

Former White Police Officer, Amber Guyger, Granted Parole After Serving Only 7 Years for Botham Jean’s Murder

Botham Shem Jean and Amber Guyger, the police officer who killed him

Nationwide — Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer who was convicted of murdering Botham Jean, has been granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year prison sentence. The […]

Woman Gets 40 Years in Prison for Starving and Torturing Her Adopted Son For Years

Chloe Lyn Jackson-Jones

Nationwide — Chloe Lyn Jackson-Jones, a 42-year-old African American woman from Newnan, Georgia, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to abusing and torturing her adopted […]

Elderly Man Finally Arrested 8 Months After the Hit-and-Run Death of Former Nickelodeon Star Kianna Underwood

Kianna Underwood

Nationwide — Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress who appeared on All That, was killed in a Brooklyn, New York, hit-and-run in January. More than eight months later, police […]

Black Medical Student Diagnosed With Breast Cancer At Just 25 Years Old After Losing Her Mom to the Same Disease

Quintera Knight

Nationwide — Quintera Knight, an African American medical student from Morehouse School of Medicine, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, was just 25 years old and in her first year of […]

37-Year-Old Attorney Allegedly Tried to Bring 8 Cell Phones into a Federal Prison

Ivy Collins-Harris

Nationwide — Ivy Collins-Harris, an attorney from Rochester, New York, faces a federal charge after authorities accused her of trying to bring marijuana, tobacco, cellphones, and other contraband into a […]

Black Educator With More Than 20 Years of Teaching Killed in Two-Car Crash

Rosa Green

Nationwide — Rosa Green, a 61-year-old African American educator from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, died after a two-car crash Monday morning, Sept. 28. She was a longtime math teacher at […]

White Woman Accused of Harassing Black Audio Engineer Who Enhanced Call in Nolan Wells Case Ordered to Stay Away

Jeanetta Brantley and her wife Ashley, Sarah J. Fields

Nationwide — Sarah J. Fields, a social media commentator who criticized an African American audio engineer over an enhanced recording connected to the Nolan Wells death investigation, is now under […]

Meet the Black Female Truck Driver Making History as the Founder of a Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Inspired By Her Late Parents

Founder of Kelly Katrina Collections

Nationwide — Kelly Katrina is a mom of two children, ages 13 and 7, and also the founder of Kelly Katrina Collections, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand founded in 2022. […]

Black Author's “Why Do I Want to Get Married?” Journal Helps Readers Determine How Ready They Are For Marriage

Why Do I Want To Get Married guided journal by Venchelle Saint-Dic

Nationwide — Conversations about marriage often focus on finding the right person, reaching the next relationship milestone, planning a wedding, or building a future together. Author, Writing Branding Strategist, Public […]

Meet the Black Doctor With a Community Cure for Gun Violence

Dr. Roxane Simone Lord Marcelle

Nationwide — Pastors, faith leaders, parents, grandparents, community leaders, educators, elected officials, businesses, and concerned citizens are being called together for a groundbreaking Interfaith Power Breakfast Summit: A Community Cure […]

Mom Arrested and Charged After Leaving Her 4 Children Home Alone to Go on a Cruise

Nathalie Belizaire

Nationwide — Nathalie Belizaire, a 29-year-old African American mother from North Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested after she reportedly left her four young children home alone while she took a […]

26-Year-Old Black Woman Running for Mayor of Philadelphia is One of the Youngest in History

Shania Bennett

Nationwide — Shania Bennett, a 26-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is running for mayor of the city, making her one of the youngest candidates to seek the city’s […]

Black Founder of United Colors of Cancer Celebrates Reaching First 100 Voice Milestone

Bikira Radcliffe, Founder of United Colors of Cancer

1,000 Voices for Cancer Equity Campaign documents the experiences of cancer patients survivors and caregivers Nationwide — Bikira Radcliffe, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at United Colors of Cancer (UCC), […]

White Teacher Only Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Inappropriate Conduct With Two Students

Shelby Dawn Lashombe

Nationwide — Shelby Dawn Lashombe, a white teacher from Waco, Texas, has avoided a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to having sexual encounters with two […]

25-Year-Old Black Woman Wins NASA's $300K Prize for Innovation to Feed Astronauts on Mars

Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje

Nationwide — Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje, a 25-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has won NASA’s $300,000 top prize for designing a food system that could help astronauts eat fresh […]

Republic of Congo Joins Miss Universe Pageant for the First Time with 24-Year-Old Contestant

Georgina Kambongo

Nationwide — Georgina Kambongo is making history as the first woman to win the Miss Universe Republic of the Congo title, becoming the Central African nation’s first official representative at […]

Emmett Till's Cousin, Priscilla Till, Announces Run for Governor of Mississippi

Priscilla Williams Till, her cousin Emmett Till

Nationwide — Priscilla Williams Till, civil rights advocate and cousin of Emmett Till, the African American teen who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, is preparing to run for governor […]

34-Year-Old Mom Charged for Allegedly Killing Her 10-Month-Old Daughter With Morphine

Tynisha Lashae Jones

Nationwide — Tynisha Lashae Jones, a 34-year-old African American mother from Anderson, South Carolina, has been charged after her 10-month-old daughter, Talayah, died from drug toxicity. Investigators said laboratory testing […]

Black Influencer Who Has Helped Thousands of People to Naturally Shed Pounds is Back With a Bigger Vision

Deidra Dee Smith, Founder of Dee Hive

Deidra “Dee” Smith, the weight-loss motivator regained access to her community of more than 943,000 Facebook followers after a season marked by surgery, recovery, business expansion, and the creation of […]

Founder of a Black Woman-Owned Academic Press For Black Scholars Continues to Make History 20 Years Later

Dr. Ayo Sekai, Founder of Universal Write Publications

Nationwide — In an academic publishing industry where Black ownership remains rare, Dr. Ayo Sekai, a Jamaican-born woman, has accomplished something extraordinary: she has spent more than two decades building […]

Black Educator From Texas Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Schools With New Children's Book

Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson, author of Craving for Change book

Nationwide — Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson, PhD in Social Work, professor, licensed social worker, educator, nonprofit founder, speaker, and children’s author, is now booking school visits featuring book readings and age-appropriate […]

Marlena Edwards Makes History as the First Black Woman Promoted as Captain of Buffalo Fire Department

Marlena Edwards

Nationwide — Marlena Edwards, an African American woman from Buffalo, New York, has made history as the first African American woman to become a captain in the Buffalo Fire Department. […]

Black Female Captain Becomes 19th American Soldier to Die Since the Iran War Started

Bianca C. Wilkerson

Nationwide — Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, a 37-year-old African American soldier from Norfolk, Virginia, sadly passed away on Sept. 18 while supporting U.S. Army operations in Doha, Qatar. The Army […]

Former BET Host Angela Stribling Dies at 58 After Brain Cancer Battle

Angela Stribling

Nationwide — Angela Stribling, pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host, has died at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Her husband, Ken Washington, announced […]