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9-Year Old Actor River Mason Eromosele's New Book Helps Kids Learn Meditation During COVID Homeschooling

River Mason Ermosele, author of The Sky is the Limit

Nationwide — River Mason Eromosele is a famed actor and model. He is following in the steps of his mother, celebrity wardrobe stylist Pilar Scratch, and his aunt, Hip-Hop icon […]

New Black-Owned Financial Literacy Board Game That Sold Out in Days is Now Available to Pre-Order

Ashley M. Clark, founder of Sense2Cents

Nationwide — Sense 2 Cents, a financial literacy company for children and young adults, has produced an immersive financial literacy board game to develop children’s financial management and decision-making skills […]

Black Congresswoman Gets Pepper Sprayed During George Floyd Protest

Joyce Beatty, Black congressman pepper sprayed

Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, a congresswoman from Ohio, was reportedly pepper-sprayed while trying to mediate between police officers and protesters in Columbus. The protest was one of many across […]

'Monogamy' Star Caryn Ward Ross Launches Live Talk Show

Caryn Ward Ross and Tabitha Brown

Nationwide — As the world swarms with chaos and devastation surrounding the deaths of two unarmed Black men, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, and protests erupt across the nation, actress/producer […]

17-Year Old Girl “Accidentally” Shot in the Head, Killed at Airbnb in Florida

Giselle Rengifo, 17-year old killed at Airbnb

Miami, FL — Giselle Rengifo, a 17-year old girl from Florida, has been killed in a shooting at a rented Airbnb in Miami. The suspect, her 17-year old friend named […]

Florida State Attorney to Re-Examine Case of Man Who Punched 14-Year Old Black Girl in the Face

Charles Wyscaver, white male punching a 14-year old Black girl

Pensacola, FL — Charles Wyscaver, a 60-year old white male from Pensacola, Florida who was seen on camera punching a 14-year old mentally disabled Black girl in her face, was […]

Entrepreneurs Launch Online Platform to Help African Americans Get Started In Real Estate Investing

Lena Claybon and Kayela Ceron, founders of Rock The Real Estate

Houston, TX — Real estate entrepreneurs Lena Claybon and Kayela Ceron are looking to create a path to financial independence for more African Americans via their new website, RockTheRealEstate.com, which […]

71-Year Old Grandmother Shot and Killed While Protecting Her Granddaughter

Sheila Lucas, grandmother from Washington, DC killed

Nationwide — Just weeks after recovering from the deadly coronavirus, Shiela Lucas, a 71-year old grandmother from Washington, DC has tragically died after being shot while protecting her granddaughter during […]

This Black Entrepreneur is a Court-Approved Mediator That Helps Settle Disputes Out of Court

Quornesha Lemon, founder of Saqred Dispute Resolutions

Luling, TX — While working online is new to many professions, it is the norm for Quornesha S. Lemon, owner of SaQred Dispute Resolutions. She is an online court-approved mediator […]

Black Women CEOs Launch Online Singing Competition With $5K Cash Prizes to Help Boost the Economy

A. Cookie Williams and Beth Noisette, founders of Sing2Bling

Nationwide — Meet A. Cookie Williams and Beth Noisette, two U.S. Army veterans that are also the co-founders of Sing2Bling.tv, an online platform that allows at-home users to submit their […]

Woman From Florida Turns 109-Years Old, Becomes One of the Oldest People in the World

Louis Gunter, 109-year old woman from Florida

Jacksonville, FL — Louisa Gunter, an African American grandmother from Florida, just recently turned 109-years old. Having been born in 1911, Gunter has lived through both the Spanish flu epidemic […]

Black High School Senior Makes History, Gets Accepted into All 8 Ivy League Schools

Roberta Hannah, Black student accepted into Ivy League schools

Springfield, MA — Roberta Hannah, an 18-year old senior at Springfield High School of Science and Technology in Massachusetts, has made history after being accepted into all of the 8 Ivy […]

11-Year Old Black Girl Assaulted By Neighbor, Falsely Accused of Stealing Her Mail

Skhylur Davis, 11-year old Black girl accused of stealing mail

Aiken, SC — Skhylur Davis, an 11-year old girl from South Carolina, says she was scared when her white neighbor assaulted her and falsely accused her of stealing her mail. […]

90-Year Old Grandmother Steps in as Texas Police Officers Point Guns at Her Grandson

Tye Anders' grandmother stopping Texas police from arresting her grandson

Midland, TX — In a dramatic video that has surfaced online, a 90-year old grandmother from Texas can be seen shielding her 21-year old grandson, Tye Anders, from at least […]

Real Estate Mogul Launches Housing Assistance Fundraisers for Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic

Tamairo Moutry

Fort Myers, FL — Tamairo Moutry, a successful real estate broker and the first Black woman to own four real estate companies in four different states, has launched two fundraisers […]

New #SaveTheSalon Fund to Raise $2 Million for Black Hairstylists

Mayvenn Black Hair Stylists

In partnership with Ben & Felicia Horowitz, Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall (the chief executive of Twitter and Square) Libra/The Pritzker Family, and The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Mayvenn is […]

Woman Charged With Murder After Illegal Plastic Surgery Procedure Kills Her Patient

Keshawn Bruce, woman charged with murder

Kenner, LA — Keshawn Bruce, a 31-year old woman from Louisiana, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter four years after Juliet Capps, who was then 42-years old, died of […]

Black Woman CEO to Teach Webinar on How to Cash Out in the Medical Cannabis Industry

Cimon Casson, founder of Cashing Out in the Cannabus Industry webinar

The event, hosted by Cannabis financial planner Cimone Casson, will focus on Black and Brown communities in the growing cannabis sector, and overcoming hurdles in investing, finance, branding, licensing and […]

Black Couple Celebrates 15th Wedding Anniversary With Their 11 Children

Kaymo, Black husband and wife celebrate 15-year anniversary with their 11 kids

Nationwide — An African-American family has gone viral after sharing their photos on Instagram in celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary with their 11 children.

Black Mother and Daughter Graduate Together From Medical School, Both Become Doctors

Cynthia and Jasmine Kudji, mother and daughter graduates from medical school

New Orleans, LA — Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter, Dr. Jasmine Kudji, recently shared a very special moment when they became the first mother-daughter duo ever to graduate from […]

14-Year Old From Chicago Earns Her Master's Degree

Dorothy Jean Tillman, 14-year old student with a Master's Degree

Nationwide — Meet Dorothy Jean Tillman also known as “DJ”, a 14-year old genius from Chicago who has just earned her Master’s degree in Environmental and Sustainable Science from Unity […]

Mississippi Twins Graduate From High School With 4.1 GPAs, Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Richardson twins from Mississippi who graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian

Nationwide — La’nisha and Ron’nisha Richardson, two graduating seniors from Yazoo City, Mississippi, have made history after they both graduated from their high school with 4.1 GPAs. Not only that, […]

Pregnant Mom Arrested For Traffic Violations Says She Was Put At Risk For COVID-19

Diamond Davis, pregnant Black woman arrested from Montgomery

Montgomery, AL — Diamond Davis, a 27-year old pregnant mother from Alabama, was arrested for allegedly driving with improper license plates and other non-violent offense. She was detained overnight at […]

Hundreds of Black Women Responding to Home Business Opportunity in the Travel Industry

Black women travel agents

Nationwide — A new program has been launched that is targeting African American female entrepreneurs who want to work from home in the travel and lifestyle industry. Despite the global […]

The Detroit Business Hub Group Launches Online Business Starter Course

Nancy O'Neale, founder of the Detroit Business Hub Group

Nationwide — The Detroit Business Hub Group (DBHG), LLC, has launched its first online business starter course. Several business professionals assist small business owners in the 14-module course including Kapstone […]

Black Woman Dies From COVID-19 Two Weeks After a Man Coughed and Spit on Her

Belly Mujinga, Black woman who died from COVID-19 after being coughed and spat on

London — Belly Mujinga, a 47-year old Black woman who was working as a railway ticket officer in London, has died from coronavirus after a man who claimed to be […]

73-Year Old Entrepreneur Selling Oven-Ready Pies, Cookies, and Even Seafood Gumbo!

Mozell Devereaux, founder and CEO of Queen of Creole

Meet Mozell Devereaux, the 73-year old founder and CEO of Queen of Creole, who bakes made-from-scratch, oven-ready fresh pies, brownies, cookies and even seafood gumbo. Her innovative company guarantees the […]

Meet the Black Woman Educator Who Transforms Herself into a Superhero in the Classroom

Kandra Albury, founder CAPE Curriculum

Meet Kandra Albury, an educator from Florida, who not only wears her cape in the classroom, but has also developed a C.A.P.E. Curriculum for parents and teachers to empower their […]

Dad Hosts Touching Graduation Ceremony For His Daughter in Their Frontyard

Torrence Burson, father who held graduation ceremony for his daughter

Memphis, TN — Torrence Burson, a father from Tennessee, is being applauded for making the effort to host a graduation ceremony at home for his daughter, Gabrielle Pierce, whose college […]

Black Teen Body-Slammed By Off-Duty Cop For Refusing to Wear a Face Mask in Walmart

Krystulen Smith, Black teen body slammed in Alabama Walmart for not wearing a mask

Birmingham, AL — Krystulen Smith, an 18-year old from Alabama, was reportedly thrown to the ground in a violent arrest by an off-duty police officer when she refused to wear […]

Healthy Twin Babies Born to Atlanta Mom Who Had COVID-19 While in a Coma

Healthy twin babies born to mom with COVID-19

Atlanta, GA — Monique Cook was 8 months pregnant with twins when she tested positive for the coronavirus. While in a coma, she had to undergo an emergency procedure to […]

26-Year Old Future Black Nurse Shot 8 Times By Louisville Police

Breona Taylor, Black woman killed by Louisville Police

Louisville, KY — Breonna Taylor, who was working as an EMT in Kentucky when the coronavirus pandemic started, was reportedly killed after being shot 8 times by police who mistakenly […]

Naomi Osaka and Her Boyfriend, Cordae, Break Up After 6 Years Together

Naomi Osaka and Cordae

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.

Black Professor to Give Away 1,000 Books in Support of an Anti-Hair Bullying Campaign

Dr. Linda JM Holloway

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, […]

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 […]