Nationwide — Essie Berry, civil rights activist and widow of Fred “ReRun” Berry from the 1970s sitcom What’s Happening, says that after a decade of allegations, comedian/ media personality Steve […]
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Tennessee HBCU Partnership Holds Historic Graduation Inside Prison
Nationwide — On Thursday, November 2, 2023, six men incarcerated at the Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) marched across the stage to receive their Bachelor of Science in Business degree from […]
Mom and 9-Year-Old Daughter, Owners of Black-Owned Doll Company Make History With Target and Amazon
Nationwide — In a remarkable journey from Oprah’s coveted list to Target’s expansive aisles, Orijin Bees, a thriving Black-owned doll company founded by 9-year-old Esi Orijin and her mother, Melissa, […]
Black Women Who Bought DC Apartment Building 40 Years Ago For $75K Say Its Now Worth Almost $2M
Nationwide — Four decades have passed since they collectively purchased the unassuming six-unit building tucked away in Northwest Washington DC. Today, four of the original tenants, all African American women, […]
Black Woman With 33 Grandchildren Graduates College at 63 Years Old
Nationwide — Meet Robyn Roberts, a phenomenal 63-year-old grandmother of 33 and great-grandmother of 12. She recently graduated college from Southern New Hampshire University, proving that learning is a lifelong […]
Black Author, Latoya Nicole, Achieves Milestone with 60K Coloring Books Sold, Launches New Self-Publishing Program
“Creating a coloring book empire and inspiring Black Women along the way” Nationwide — Latoya Nicole, the esteemed best-selling author and creative entrepreneur could have stopped at making history by […]
The BOSS Network Honors the “Divine Nine” Sororities for 14th Anniversary Conference
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking, announces its annual Ladies that Lead […]
New Magazine Launches at the Intersection of Black Food, Wine, and Culture
VISTAS is a new bimonthly print publication that offers a multicultural perspective for foodies and oenophiles. Nationwide — Soul of Sonoma Gourmet, LLC announces the launch of VISTAS, an independent […]
15-Year-Old Makes History as Youngest African American Junior Golf Champion
Nationwide — Shyla Brown, a 15-year-old Black teen from McKinney, Texas, is making history as the youngest African-American Junior Golf Champion. She recently became among the only four nationally ranked […]
Black Psychologist, Creator of Groundbreaking Therapy Cards, Launches New Edition to Improve Relationships
Nationwide — Renowned Black psychologist, Dr. Ebony Butler, the creator of the revolutionary mental health tool, My Therapy Cards, the first card deck for Black communities and communities of color, […]
Magazine For Black Speakers Unveils Inaugural Cohort of 'Speak Sell Shine' Highlighting Diverse Talents in Professional Speaking
Nationwide — Speakers Magazine is excited to announce the inaugural cohort of Speak Sell Shine™, a groundbreaking initiative that celebrates the achievements and fosters collaboration among Black and diverse professional […]
Black Mom Celebrates 16-Year-Old Son Set to Graduate High School a Whole Year Early
Nationwide — Darrel Bryant, a 16-year-old high school senior from Savannah, Georgia, is set to graduate a year ahead of schedule. What’s more, he has already made his mark as […]
T.I. and Tiny Open Their First Affordable Housing Complex in Atlanta
Nationwide — Atlanta rapper T.I., alongside his wife Tiny, graced the ribbon-cutting ceremony of their inaugural affordable housing development on Tuesday. This newly unveiled project encompasses 143 apartments, with an […]
13-Year-Old Black Teen Solves 34 Math Problems in 172 Seconds, Earns Full Scholarship
Nationwide — Meet Nasara James Dabo, a 13-year-old girl from Nigeria who has caught attention with her incredible feat. At the International Mathematical Olympiad, she solved 34 math problems in […]
Veteran Raquel Riley Thomas Becomes Media and Entertainment Mogul, Pioneering Positive Change
Nationwide — Raquel Riley Thomas, a distinguished U.S. Army Captain Veteran, Entrepreneur, Pageant Queen, and Humanitarian, has evolved into a media and entertainment mogul, reshaping industries and inspiring positive change. […]
Black Couple from California Launch Series of Real Estate Investment Courses
Nationwide — Charles Moore and Miesha Carter, an innovative African American couple from Los Angeles, California is revolutionizing real estate investment accessibility with the launch of their Affordable Real Estate […]
34-Year-Old Black Mom of 5 Dying From Cancer is Writing a Book For Her Kids
Nationwide — Kourtni Smith, a 34-year-old mother of five from St Mary’s County, Maryland, is currently battling terminal cancer with remarkable courage, aiming to inspire others and raise awareness about […]
Black Doctor, Owner of Period Panty Brand Launches Empowering Puberty Course for Girls
Nationwide — Dr. Amber Robins, Founder and CEO of Sanxtuary MD, a Black-owned period panty brand that offers women maximum protection from leakage during their periods, has now also launched […]
Meet the Black Woman Using Her Story and Platform to Empower Victims of Domestic Violence
Nationwide — Domestic violence survivor Fallon MK is using her story and platform to illuminate the realities of domestic abuse. Her mission is to offer not only expert insights but […]
21-Year Old Black Woman Makes History, Opens Homeless Shelter in Los Angeles
Nationwide — Miriam Haregot, an African American woman from Los Angeles, who just turned 21 years old, has successfully an abandoned church into a homeless shelter. She is possibly the […]
Black Woman President of DC-Based Marketing Agency to Lead Social Impact Practice Using AI Solutions
New Offer Enables Clients to Develop and Implement Strategic Marketing Approaches That Align the Values of Their Organizations With Attitudes of Key Stakeholders Nationwide — Marketing agency Boathouse Group has […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl Breaks World Record, Writes Longest Novel With 58,000 Words
Nationwide — Meet Hephzibah Akinwale, a 10-year-old Black girl from the United Kingdom who just broke the world record for the longest fiction book for children. Her book, Chronicles of […]
Black Mom on TikTok Responds to People Calling Her Daughter Fake, "My Baby is Real"
Nationwide — Abigail Morrison, a Jamaican mother from New York City, is speaking out about her baby after some people can’t believe her baby is real, mistaking her for a […]
Black Student From Mississippi Earns More Than $1.4M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Dana Bolden, a high school senior at Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Mississippi, has already secured over $1.4 million in scholarships, all in just 3 months into […]
Black Author Tells Her Late Mother's Story in Powerful First-Person Narrative Book
Powerful first-person narrative chronicles the life and journey of an African American woman and her American Dream Nationwide — Rosalind “Bee” Harris has announced the release of The Story of […]
Black Woman Founder of Nonprofit Launches Magazine to Support Minorities Affected by Breast Cancer
The publication features diverse patient stories and 300+ resources for care and survivorship Nationwide — Jasmine Dionne Souers, President and CEO of The Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance and a […]
Black Author Takes Readers on a Journey of Friendship, Love, and Self-Discovery in "No Reservations"
Nationwide — Bestselling author Sheryl Lister is set to release her highly anticipated women’s fiction novel, No Reservations on January 9, 2024. In this emotionally charged narrative, Lister masterfully weaves […]
22-Year-Old Black Woman Awarded $2M in Scholarships Now Teaching Others How She Did It
Nationwide — Meet Gabriella Carter, a 22-year-old woman from New York City who graduated debt-free from Princeton University and now teaches others how to achieve financial success through scholarships and […]
Entrepreneur Raises $1.2M in Funding to Launch New Platform For Black Women Founders
Nationwide — Makisha Boothe, Founder and CEO of Sistahbiz, proudly introduces “The Suite,” a groundbreaking web platform tailored exclusively for Black women entrepreneurs. In a remarkable collaboration, key sponsors and partners, […]
Award-Winning Black Author Releases Gripping Memoir on Surviving the Loss of a Loved One Due to Liver Cancer
Nationwide — Award-winning author Patricia A. Saunders shares her poignant journey in Saying Goodbye, a memoir that prompts critical conversations on cancer awareness. Patricia’s message is intensified by the heart-wrenching […]
Black Entrepreneur Known For Her Trucking Company Sells Out 2023 Conference For Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Kristi Jackson-Muhammad, who once went viral for her success as one of the first Black female owners of a trucking company, is also the visionary behind 25th Annual […]
Activist Says That Jay-Z’s Refusal to Take DNA Test for His Unclaimed Son Still Makes Him the Father
Nationwide — Activist Essie Berry is calling for justice on the behalf of 30-year-old Rymir Satterthwatie whom she says is the unclaimed son of billionaire rapper and business mogul Shawn […]
Black Judge Suspended Over Alleged Racial Remarks Towards a White Clerk
Nationwide — Judge Yashiba Blanchard, who serves in Jefferson County Probate Court in Alabama, has been suspended after allegations of misconductm racial remarks. and delayed court hearings. She is accused […]
51-Year-Old Black Teacher Killed After Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Her
Nationwide — Chatanna Patterson, an African American teacher from North Carolina, tragically died after a driver fleeing police crashed into her at a gas station in Atlanta, Georgia. Her sister […]
Innocent Black Mom of 6 Falsely Accused of Shoplifting Waited Months For Her Name to Be Cleared
Nationwide — Corshelle Jenkins, an African American mother of six children from Portland, Oregon, was accused of shoplifting in a mistaken identity case. She waited months in court without a […]
18-Year-Old Makes History as First Black Valedictorian in School’s 132-Year History
Nationwide — Lela Moser, an African American student from Scottsboro, Alabama, made school history as the first Black valedictorian at Scottsboro High School in its 132-year record. She also graduated with […]
Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Eyes Potential Acquisition of High-Profile North Jackson Hilton Hotel Property
Nationwide — Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq, an African American married couple, are the Founders of Reimonenq & Co., LLC, and are currently evaluating the potential acquisition of a Hilton hotel […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches First Platform That Scores Brands on Their Commitment to the Black Community
New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ Companies, Surfaces 1,300+ Black-Owned Alternatives at the Point of Purchase Nationwide — Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur from Northern California, […]
Psi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to Host Inaugural Brazoria County Lupus Walk on May 30th
“Pearland in Purple” brings the first-ever lupus awareness walk to Brazoria County in partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America and the City of Pearland Nationwide — Brazoria County is […]
Black Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Multilingual Language Learning System and Software Platform
Nationwide — Sharon Eddings, a self-taught software developer from Detroit, Michigan, is the founder of Rápido Spanish, LLC, a patent-pending language learning platform designed to help adults move from memorizing […]
Largest Black-Owned Law Firm in California's Inland Empire Marks 18 Years of Growth and Community Impact
Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP has entered its 18th year of continuous operation, marking a milestone period of sustained growth from a solo criminal […]
Black Woman-Owned Health Organization Redefines Wellness Through a Groundbreaking Four-Fold Holistic Care Model
Woman-led, Black-owned integrated health organization combines mental health therapy, fitness, nutrition, and bodywork to transform lives across Chicago communities. Nationwide — Iris Nichole Patterson, the Founder of Chicago Integrated Health, […]
Mom Accused of Locking Herself and Her 3 Kids in Running Car in a Garage
Nationwide — Alicia Cade, an African American mother from Springville, Alabama, is facing attempted murder charges after authorities accused her of locking herself and her three children inside a running […]
Naomi Osaka Responds to Backlash Over Dinner Event for Other Black Tennis Players
Nationwide — Naomi Osaka defended her decision to host a Black tennis players’ dinner ahead of the French Open. She co-hosted the event with Taylor Townsend to highlight inclusion, shared […]
Black Teen Suspiciously Found Hanging From a Tree on Church Grounds After Being Missing for Over a Week
Nationwide — Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old African American girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead on church property after being reported missing in late April. Local police have already […]
Father Gets 5 Years in Prison After His Dogs Attacked His 3-Year-Old Daughter
Nationwide — Warren Houston, an African American father from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sentenced after the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Kingsley, who was killed in a pit bull attack. […]
Black School Principal Gets Charges Dismissed in Case of 6-Year-Old Student Who Shot White Teacher
Nationwide — Ebony Parker, a former elementary school assistant principal who faced felony child abuse charges tied to a 2023 school shooting, recently had her case dismissed by a Virginia […]
Daughter of Elderly Black Woman Who Died After Attacking a Tim Horton's Employee Says Her Mom Was “Wronged”
Nationwide — Anita Grayson, a 75-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, died after a fight inside a Tim Hortons following a dispute over a drive-thru order. Her daughter, Tawanda […]
Triplets Graduate Together From University of Houston in Record-Breaking Largest Class in School's History
Nationwide — Triplets Chiamaka, Somto, and Anita Anigbogu graduated from the University of Houston after studying together while pursuing separate degrees. They joined the university’s record-breaking graduating class of 7,819 […]
Spelman College Makes History With 7 Valedictorians in the Class of 2026
Nationwide — Spelman College, the world-renowned HBCU for women in Atlanta, celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation with seven students sharing valedictorian honors. They set a new school record while […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Graduates High School After Surviving Cancer Four Times
Nationwide — Makayla Nelson, an African American teen from Tyler, Texas, will graduate from Tyler High School after having survived cancer four times during her childhood. Even as she celebrates […]
Founder of "Spanish for Black Girls" to Host 7th Immersion Trip for Professional Black Women in Costa Rica
Spanish for Black Girls™ Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Spanish Immersion Experiences Designed for Professional Black Women Nationwide — As more professional women seek opportunities to expand globally, increase career […]
Woman Admits to Killing Her 15-Month-Old Son, Storing His Body in a Freezer for Weeks
Nationwide — Ochra Manakaja, a 31-year-old African American woman from Flagstaff, Arizona, was arrested after she allegedly killed her 15-month-old son in a hotel room. Authorities said she stored his […]
Black Mom Responds to Allegedly Using Taxpayers' Money to Pay for Daughter's Helicopter Prom Photoshoot
Nationwide — Quintina Brown, a mother and the chief of the Markham Park District in Illinois, is facing scrutiny after arranging a helicopter for her daughter’s prom photoshoot in Chicago’s […]
White Teacher Fired For Hanging a Black Doll By Its Neck to Get Her Students' Attention
Nationwide — Karen Savage, a white teacher at a middle school in Lithic, Florida, was fired after she allegedly hung a Black baby doll by its neck during class to […]
3 Black Sisters from London All Found Dead Near Beach, Police Say No Signs of Foul Play
Nationwide — Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, all from London, were identified after their bodies were recovered from the ocean near Black Rock beach in Brighton. […]
22-Year-Old Black Woman Who Holds Multiple Guinness World Records Graduates From College
Nationwide — Wildine Aumoithe, a 22-year-old African American woman from Miami, Florida, who holds Guinness World Record titles, has graduated from Liberty University with a degree in graphic design. She […]
Black Mom Hides Camera in Autistic Son’s Hair, Says Footage Reveals Classroom Abuse
Nationwide — Tiphanee Lee, an African American mother from Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking answers after alleging her 7-year-old non-verbal autistic son faced abuse at school. She says a hidden recording device […]
Family Mourns Loss of 4-Year-Old Black Girl After Year-Long Battle With Cancer
Nationwide — Kaisa Leigh Miller, a 4-year-old African American girl from Mexia, Texas, died after a year-long battle with cancer that started when she was 3 years old. Her family […]
Black Mom Blames Chicago Public Schools, Says Teacher Assaulted Her 12-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Markeita Brown, the mother of Malachi, a 12-year-old African American boy from Chicago, Illinois, is blaming Chicago Public Schools for how it responded after her son was allegedly […]
Spelman Graduate Returns to Her Hometown as a Teacher After Earning Prestigious Scholarship Award
Nationwide — The Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship continues to recognize young leaders whose perseverance and commitment to service create meaningful impact in their communities. One of its earliest […]
When Children See Themselves in Books, Everything Changes — Dayton Book Fair Seeks Donations to Gift 400 Books
Third Annual Literacy Event Features Diverse Authors, Read-Alouds, Social-Emotional Learning Activities, and the Signature A Book in Every Bag™ Initiative Nationwide — The Third Annual When I See Me™ Children’s […]
Black Mom Accepts High School Diploma for Her Son Who Was Shot in Mass Shooting
Nationwide — Jakaylan Summers, an African American teen from Memphis, Tennessee, was critically injured in a mass shooting. While he remained in intensive care, his mother, Jennifer, accepted his high […]
Parents of Missing Black Girl Finally Admit to Killing Their Daughter 8 Years Later
Nationwide — Zaela Walker, an African American girl from Las Vegas, Nevada, was reported missing as a toddler in 2018. After nearly 8 years, her parents pleaded guilty to killing […]