Atlanta, GA — An 11-year-old boy named Christian who took his little sister Skylar to the father-daughter dance at their school in Atlanta is being applauded for saving the day […]
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Millennial Couple Launches $100 Million Dollar Affordable Housing Initiative
Atlanta, GA — Majesty and Elize are two career driven individuals who happened to match on a popular dating app. The pair quickly utilized Majesty’s entrepreneurial prowess and Elize’s marketing […]
Best Friends of 17 Years Just Found Out They Are Actually Fleshly Sisters
Philadelphia, PA — 31-year old Ashley Thomas and 29-year old Latoya Wimberly from Philadelphia have been best friends for 17 years. They had a lot in common, but were completely […]
Charges Dropped Against Grandmother 'Slammed' to the Ground By Maryland Police
Pikesville, MD — Rena Mellerson, a 76-year old grandmother from Maryland who was violently arrested by police, is no longer facing any charges. All charges against her including second-degree assault, […]
Program Celebrates 4 Years of Teaching Black Children How to Speak Different Languages
Cleveland, OH — Shylene Santiago and her children, founders of Learn A Language 4 Fun, LLC, have dedicated over 4 years to creating songs, educational YouTube videos and designing study […]
National Black Doll Museum to Feature Barbie & Ebony Fashion Fair in New Exhibit
Mansfield, MA — The National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture – the only museum in the country whose mission is to preserve the history of African Americans through […]
These 10 and 12-Year Old Sisters Have Just Written and Released Their 3rd Book
Nationwide — Gabby and Gigi, two young sisters from Southern California, have proven that you can never underestimate the imagination and vision of children. The sisters convinced their mother, Phnesha […]
Meet the Black Woman Now Running DC's Fastest Growing Digital Ad Agency
Washington, DC — Premiere digital agency Threespot, headquartered in the nation’s capital, continues to push the industry’s boundaries of ethical and social responsibility forward. Today they elevated Liz Ott to […]
This Black-Owned Line of Natural Oil Fragrances Helps Women "Spice" Up the Bedroom
Nationwide — Meet Oslyn Cummings-Cave, founder of the newest line of intimate and sexy natural oils for women that can literally heat up the bedroom. The brand is called FllowerBox, the […]
Author Releases New Book About How Domestic Violence Affects Children
Phoenix, AZ — Author and advocate, Tiffany Mensah has written and released her first book titled, Forgotten: Living in the Shadows of Domestic Violence. It is estimated that globally one […]
24th Annual Black Writers on Tour Conference & Southern California Black Business and Tech Expo — All Under One Roof
Nationwide — Dr. Rosie Milligan brings the largest Black cultural event for Southern California — the Black Writers On Tour Conference & Southern California Black Business and Tech Expo under […]
District Attorney Leading Efforts to Dismiss 66,000 Marijuana Convictions in California
Los Angeles, CA — California courts have been ordered to dismiss around 66,000 marijuana convictions, even those going back decades. The move initiated by Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie […]
Black Woman-Owned Radio Network Celebrates 7 Years On-Air; Launches New Real Estate Talk Show
LouddMouthRadio.com is a rapidly growing internet radio media platform that has connected local, regional and national exposure of content to individuals & families with engaging business, social, cultural and lifestyle […]
Missing Milwaukee Woman and Two Daughters Found Dead in a Garage
Milwaukee, WI — Amarah “Jerica” Banks, a 26-year old mother from Milwaukee, has been found dead in a garage with her two daughters Zaniya Ivery and Camaria Banks, who were […]
Couple Turned Marriage Mentor Coaches Launch Free Seminar on Finding Self Worth and Success for Children
Baltimore, MD — Paul and Kisha Houston, founders of Relationship Matters International, have launched free seminars and workshops on building potential, purpose and success geared toward ages 10 to 18 […]
Couple Whose Burger Products Are Sold in Grocery Stores Nationwide Launch New Online Course
Husband & wife team, QVC Customer Choice Food Award winners with products in Walmart, Kroger, Costco & Whole Foods, offer online course for chefs, home cooks, and caterers Charleston, SC […]
Black Author Reveals the Hidden Answers to Meaningful Intimacy That Every Couple Needs to Know About
Atlanta Researcher, Troya Bishop, Pens a Savvy Guide to Help Adults Have Deeper Intimate Connections Atlanta, GA – Married? Single? It’s complicated? Are you tired of drama and ready to […]
Seeking Black Teen Girls to Participate in Leadership Academy at Princeton University
This summer program celebrates 10 years of empowering minority youth to be global leaders Princeton, NJ — Jacqueline Glass-Campbell, CEO of At the Well Conferences, Inc. (ATW), celebrates molding the […]
Meet the Entrepreneur Who is Helping Detroit’s Black-Owned Businesses to Survive and Thrive
Detroit, MI — Small Business Advocate Jennyfer Crawford, founder of Ask Jennyfer, has devoted her career to increasing exposure for makers and entrepreneurs. Her clients are among those who take […]
Black-Owned Hair Extension Company Rebrands & Launches Free Wig Customization Service for 2020
Nationwide — Continuing the brand’s mission to provide high quality beauty products with an unparalleled shopping experience, Diishan Imira, founder and CEO of Mayvenn, is starting out 2020 with a […]
Distraught Mom Suing Funeral Home For Not Preserving Her 11-Year Old Daughter's Body
Miami, FL — Ebony Morgan, a mother from Florida who is still mourning the sudden death of her 11-year old daughter, says she was shocked when she saw that her […]
One of the Largest Black-Owned Law Firms in California Names Black Female as Partner
Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, one of the largest Black-owned law firms in California’s Inland Empire, names Attorney Whitney Ali as Partner. Attorney Whitney Ali […]
Single Mom Dodges Homelessness -- Tells Story in New Book "The Art of Rock Bottom"
New York, NY — Gifted author Janvieve Naemani has crafted a raw, transparent, passionate call to action for anyone experiencing adversity or setback. With heartfelt honesty and faith, Janvieve inspires […]
Woman Allegedly Stole $500K From Her Church to Pay For Her Wedding
Florence Township, NJ — Taisha D. Smith-DeJoseph, a volunteer secretary at a New Jersey church, is facing embezzlement charges after she allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars and used […]
The Truth About Valentine's Day -- Why Some People Choose Not To Celebrate It
Nationwide — Every year on February 14th, millions of people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day. It is usually celebrated in the form of a man buying flowers, candy and/or […]
300 National Slots Open For Black College Women to Build Life-Changing Businesses
Nationwide — The Ladies of Elegance Charm Academy (@loeacademy), an innovative online charm school for current and aspiring minority business women, has expanded its digital doors toward college students for […]
Meet the Sibling Authors Who Help Kids Manage Money and Invest in Real Estate
Washington, DC — Siblings Andrea Stephenson and Linsey Mills have over 40 years of combined experience in teaching youth financial literacy and have made it their mission to expose children […]
HBCU President Resigns After Being Arrested For Prostitution and Drug Scandal
Clinton, MS — William Bynum Jr., who was the president of Jackson State University in Mississippi, has submitted his resignation following a recent arrest in connection with prostitution and drug […]
HBCU Grad Creates a Hip-Hop Anthem About the Importance of HBCUs
Sacramento, CA — As a higher education professional, author, motivational speaker and artist, Tara Lynn Crawford is not a stranger to hard work. In fact, the Sacramento native is very […]
New Book Explores the Pivotal Role of Black Beauty Queens During the Civil Rights Movement and Beyond
Kimberly Brown Pellum, PhD releases “Black Beauties: African American Pageant Queens in the Segregated South” Tallahassee, FL — Four global pageant titles are currently held by women of African descent. […]
Gayle King Blames CBS For Her Questions About Kobe Bryant’s Rape Case
Nationwide — Journalist Gayle King is reportedly upset at her long-time employer, CBS News, for resurfacing and sharing a video clip of her provocative line of questions about Kobe Bryant’s […]
Hollywood Exec Releases New Book, “Dirty Lil Secrets: Nobody Wants to Tell You About the Entertainment Industry”
Nationwide — The Hollywood industry is buzzing about Cheryl Cobb, author of the groundbreaking book Dirty Lil Secrets: Nobody Wants to Tell You About the Entertainment Industry. Cobb is one […]
Naomi Osaka and Her Boyfriend, Cordae, Break Up After 6 Years Together
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]