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TrioFest, a Father & Daughter Run Festival Returns to Bring the Flavor of the Caribbean to the DMV

Triofest Festival

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

Susie Dotson

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

Ellen R. (Graham) Yates

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

Founders of the Black AI Consortium

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

Judge Carolyn Thompson

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

Ashley Hunt with daughter

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

Mom, her son, and his friends working 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”

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tabitha Brown

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

Patricia McGill

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

Teriana Mahomes

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

Dr. Taylor Dee

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

Principal Daniela Small-Bailey and son, Sidanii Bell

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

Alexis Williams, Ms. Black Mississippi USA

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

Jamie Polk and Ebony Johnson

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

Tyra Small-Jackson

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

Ashley Stibbins-Parker

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

Jasmine Bledsoe

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

Attorney Zulu Ali

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

Dawn Montgomery

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

Karen from Florida punched

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

Sarah Akinbuwa

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

Semyon Williams

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

Aaliyah Ross

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

Valerie J. Lewis Coleman

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

Qadirah Rasheed

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

Kristal J., owner of Moulin Bouje

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

Ahliana Dickey, Black teen killed by her boyfriend

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

Marco Tulio Russi

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

Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, author of Be a Parent Champion

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 […]

NeNe Leakes to Return to Reality TV with New Series on Lifetime Network

Nene Leakes

Nationwide — Get ready to laugh out loud this summer on Lifetime with a new caught-on-video clip series that explores an everyday facet of life – love. Debuting July 1st […]

18-Year-Old Black Student From Georgia Dies Weeks After Collapsing at Graduation

Sienna Stewart

Nationwide — Sienna Stewart, an 18-year-old African American student from Hiram, Georgia died two weeks after her high school graduation. She collapsed during her graduation ceremony, a moment captured in […]

90-Year-Old Crossing Guard in Brooklyn Retires After Almost 50 Years on Duty

Maggie Poston

Nationwide — Meet Maggie Poston, a 90-year-old African American female crossing guard in Brooklyn, New York City, has decided to retire after nearly five decades on duty. Poston, who started […]


Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges

Jada Sellers, Christian Hursey

Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]

Black Mom Who Had Just Graduated College With Her Daughter Dies in Wrong-Way Crash

Terri Pollock with her daughter

Nationwide — Terri Pollock, an African American mother from Florida, sadly passed away in a wrong-way crash after helping her daughter move into her dorm at Florida A&M University. Her […]

Actress Viola Davis Says She Does Not Accept Target's Apology Over Racist Halloween Costume

Viola Davis

Nationwide — Viola Davis has rejected Target’s apology after the retailer pulled a Halloween costume that sparked accusations of racist and blackface imagery. She said the company’s response failed to […]

Black Columnist Ordered to Be Reinstated by Washington Post After Charlie Kirk Comments

Karen Attiah

Nationwide — Karen Attiah, an African American columnist who formerly worked at The Washington Post, has won her legal challenge over her termination following social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. […]

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met

Anthony Edwards, Alexandria Desroches

Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]

Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl

Decruis Tatum

Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]

Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike

Kenya Glasgow and her daughter Kennedi

Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]

Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance

Taylor C. Liddell, Founder of P2 and You Skincare

Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]

Aretha Franklin's Sons Continue to Fight Over Her Estate 8 Years After Her Death

Aretha Franklin

Nationwide — Eight years after Aretha Franklin’s death, her estate remains tied up in probate court as her sons continue to dispute assets, music rights, and personal belongings. The case […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Special Needs Daughter Left on School Bus For 2 Hours

Michelle Lemon and her daughter Bryne

Nationwide — Michelle Lemon, an African American mother from Fort Bend County, Texas, is seeking answers after her daughter, Bryne, a non-verbal ninth grader who has special needs, arrived home from […]

Patti LaBelle's Nephew Says She Cut Ties With Him Because He Supported President Trump

Patti LaBelle and her nephew Byl Holte

Nationwide — Byl Holte, Patti LaBelle’s nephew who openly supports Trump, says their relationship fell apart after he questioned his family’s criticism of the president. He claims his political views […]

Missing 63-Year-Old Black Grandmother Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport

Alisa Goods

Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, New York, was visiting Las Vegas when she disappeared earlier this month. Police later found her dead near Harry Reid International […]

32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission

Talicia Durham

Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]

NYC Black Nurse Sadly Killed by Her Husband After Returning From Family Reunion

Gabrielle Forman

Nationwide — Gabrielle Forman, a 30-year-old African American nurse from New York, was shot and killed by her husband in their apartment just hours after returning from a family reunion […]

Black Female Student Praised For Developing an App That Helps Students With ADHD

Malia Wakesho-Ajwang

Nationwide — Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a young African American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has created an AI-powered app after struggling to manage schoolwork following her ADHD diagnosis. Her platform helps students […]

Meet the Mom of 3 Making History as the Winner of the Mrs. Black Globe International Pageants

Joi Rodrigue, winner of Mrs Black Globe International

Nationwide — Joi Rodrigue, a military veteran, wife, mother of three, entrepreneur, and community advocate, is proudly wearing the crown as the reigning Mrs. Black Globe International™. Born in the […]

Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles

Megan Thee Stallion

Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]

Black Woman Now Missing for More Than a Month After Leaving Late-Night Hotel Shift

Chantel Brooks

Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, an African American woman from San Francisco, California, has been missing since July 17 after working a late-night shift at a hotel. Her family is searching for […]

91-Year-Old Black Woman Earns GED, Making History as Georgia's Oldest Graduate in a Decade

Helen Woodyard

Nationwide — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from LaGrange, Georgia, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88. Her achievement made her the oldest person […]

Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem

Temne Hardaway with her family

From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]

Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, Founders of Coc Marketplace

Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]

Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018

Kierra Coles

Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Reaches Settlement, Agrees to Give His Daughter Most of the Estate

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his mother Pamela Warner

Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mom, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians of her late son’s daughter over the child’s inheritance. The agreement would give his daughter most […]

Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter

Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper

Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]

Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”

Vivica A. Fox in The Wrong Housemaid

HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]

The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill

Kelia R. Bazile

Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]

Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis

Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall

Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]

Black Woman Has Not Eaten in More Than 2 Weeks to Protest Trump's Food Stamp Cuts

Liz Wills-O'Gilvie

Nationwide — Liz Wills-O’Gilvie, a 63-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts, has gone 15 days without food to protest cuts to food assistance. She is urging Governor Maura Healey […]

Innocent Black Nurse Jailed for 4 Days After Police Mistake Her for Woman Who Stole Her Identity

Elaine McAlister

Nationwide — Elaine McAlister, an African American nurse, spent four days in jail after police mistakenly arrested her over a marijuana warrant issued for another woman. The arrest happened at […]

Black Woman Who Had Recently Earned Her Doctorate Sadly Killed in Mass Shooting at a Party

Dr. Shandrika Hayslett

Nationwide — Dr. Shandrika Hayslett, a 34-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was killed during a shooting at a family celebration, just months after earning her doctoral degree. Four […]

Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids

Annette Bentley-Smith, Founder of Kobes Storytime Plus Tales

Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]

6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus

Winter Jones with her father Bryan Jones

Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]