In her new book, author Claire ‘Lethal’ Vilain turns social anxiety into an introspective poetry book. Columbia, MD — A new book from seasoned Haitian spoken word artist and educator, […]
Chicago, IL — Amaria Jones, a 13-year old from Chicago, has reportedly died after being shot in the neck with a stray bullet while doing a popular TikTok dance right […]
According to the National Foster Youth Institute, only 50% of foster youth finish high school and only 3% graduate from a 4-year college. Nationwide — Meet Deanna Jones, a former […]
The Raising A Mogul Family Business Summit is set to take place online to teach parent managers how to build million-dollar brands. Nationwide — Raising A Mogul Brand Management & […]
This year’s event is set for July 21, 2020. Nationwide — Expanding her wealth portfolio through the art of trading stocks is no new task for Cassandra Cummings, founder of […]
Upper Marlboro, MD — As the life was being choked out of George Floyd, he called out, “Mama!” Our sons and daughters are calling for us and Mocha Moms, Inc. […]
Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen-Bushman bring passion, experiences as Black women to a fundraising effort to provide a collective voice and online resource for marginalized communities Denver, CO — Birdwatching. […]
Two entrepreneurs — Lynda M. Dorman, CEO and Carolyn E. Howell, President of Orange Wall Enterprises — have made history as the first Black women to sign a distribution and […]
Nationwide — In 2017, Diva By Cindy hair care products opened the first natural hair care kiosk in the Baltimore/Washington International airport. In 2019, they revolutionized the industry by launching […]
Nationwide — Noreen Henry, founder and CEO of Victorious Living Culture, will present “Unleash Your Greatest Potential & Live Your Best Life Now!” taking place virtually on June 27th featuring […]
Nationwide — Katrina Shaw gained the respect of being an unapologetic leader in her community for the development of the urban garden where she and other volunteers plant and grow […]
Atlanta, GA — Stunning photos of young Black girls dressed as Disney princesses have gone viral after being shared on social media. CreativeSoul, a Black-owned Atlanta-based photography studio, has teamed […]
Nationwide — Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau, a 19-year old Black Lives Matter activist from Tallahassee, Florida has been found dead. She had been missing for one week, and police are investigating […]
Nationwide — Meet LaRhonda Majied, founder of a Denver-based non-profit organization called Philmon Majied Dynasty, Inc. (PMD), who has launched an appeal for donors to help fund their mission to […]
Philadelphia, PA — Khaliyah and Aaliyah White, twin sisters from Philadelphia, have graduated as the number 1 and 2 students of their class at GAMP High School.
The retreat, hosted by industry experts Dawn James and Tenita Johnson, will take place online from August 17-22, 2020. Only 12 participants will be accepted. Nationwide — While many may […]
Newspaper debuts “I Have a Black Son” video that shines light on fear about police brutality toward African American men Denver, CO — The murder of George Floyd by police […]
Nationwide — Meet Brandee Harrington, a real estate broker and entrepreneur from Jackson, Mississippi, who has released a 100-page, spiral-bound book called the COINZ Journal that is designed to help […]
Nationwide — Rashida Strober is the first dark skin woman to put colorism and dark skin on the map through a concept and brand she created in 1998. The brand […]
Atlanta, GA — Tameka Williamson, founder of College for Free, an award-winning Atlanta-based organization committed to helping students avoid the student loan debt crisis and attend college for free, has […]
Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director, National Collaborative for Health Equity Nationwide — “Today, the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) enthusiastically applauds the House Resolution urging that […]
Nationwide — Kerry Anne and Michael Gordon, an African American couple from Philadelphia, got married on June 6th and celebrated their wedding day with thousands of protesters as they joined them […]
Columbus, OH — Regal Beauty is Central Ohio’s newest Black-owned hair and beauty supply store. Formally located at 973 E Main Street in Columbus, the store opened in February 2019 […]
Nationwide — Nationally recognized clinical psychologist, speaker, author, and playwright, Dr. Gloria Morrow, affectionately called “Dr. Gloria,” is helping people to identify the inner secret weapons they possess. Dr. Gloria […]
Honoring the Legacy of George Floyd Detroit, MI — The June issue of Speakers Magazine is online and features Dr. Velma Trayham who grew up in Houston and knew George […]
Monrovia, CA — Vivian Fisher from California has finally achieved her dream after she recently earned her high school diploma at the age of 98. She was one of the […]
Gladewater, TX — Kienjanae “KJ” Hooper, an 18-year old high school senior from Texas, says she was heartbroken when the principal at her school told her she was not allowed to […]
Nationwide — Gianna Floyd, the 6-year old beautiful daughter of George Floyd, has spoken out after his brutal murder by a Minneapolis police officer. During an appearance on Good Morning […]
Celebrity Surprise Guests, Trash-Talking, and Competitive Bingo make for an Epic HBCU experience to honor the 2020 graduating class of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Live Pop-Ins & Recorded Messages […]
Nationwide — Meet Ella M. Jones, who has been elected as the first African American mayor of the city of Ferguson, Missouri. She is also the city’s first female mayor. […]
Attorney and entrepreneur LeTonya F. Moore says she created the Order in the Court Forum understanding that perceptions of Black female lawyers have resulted in negative stereotypes and economic disenfranchisement. […]
Nationwide — Launched just two weeks ago, a program that began as a movement for African American women entrepreneurs who enjoy working from home in the travel and lifestyle industry […]
Nationwide — Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae have ended their 6-year relationship. Osaka shared the news on Instagram, stating they will continue to co-parent their daughter, Shai.
Nationwide — Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway is no stranger to attacking issues head-on. When she discovered 1 out of 3 children were not able to read on their grade level, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nationwide — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and college football star, has deactivated his Instagram amid persistent online criticism of his fiancée, Leanna Lenee.
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 […]
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 […]