Nationwide — R&B singer Monica stopped her performance at the Detroit Riverfront Music Festival on July 22 after witnessing a man who punched a female concertgoer during her crowded show, […]
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Black Woman, Formally a Teen Mom at 14 Launches Non-Profit to Help At-Risk Girls
Nationwide — After becoming pregnant at the young age of 14, Tyra Moore has started a 501(c)3 non-profit organization called A Girl Like Me Inc. to help others in similar […]
Black Travel Nurse Turned CEO Develops First Ever Line of Scrubs Made With Organic Hemp Fabric
Nationwide — LaQuanza Dockery, an accomplished travel nurse with a master’s degree in leadership and management, is also the founder and CEO of SkynRN, the only scrub line in production […]
Founder of the Largest Association for Black Tax Professionals to Host 2nd Annual Conference
Almost 1,000 African American tax and accounting professionals are expected to attend Nationwide — Meet Dr. Shonda Love, an award-winning tax coach that is also the founder of the Association […]
Black Mother-Daughter Duo to Make History, Set to Travel to Space Together
Nationwide — Keisha Schahaff and her 18-year-old daughter, Anastatia, who are from the Caribbean island of Antigua, are set to make history as they join Virgin Galactic’s second commercial space […]
Former Miss Black USA Winner Launches Program to Help Aspiring Pageant Coaches Get Certified
Nationwide — Ocielia Gibson-Sprowl, the winner of the 2012 Miss Black USA pageant, has partnered with the National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals (NAUEP) to launch a Pageant Coach Certification […]
Black Mom Welcomes Third Daughter Born on the Same Day Exactly 6 Years Apart
Nationwide — Jasmine Clark, an African American mom from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, recently welcomed her third daughter, Ja’Laijah Snowten, at a local hospital. The date holds extra significance for Clark, […]
Black Mom Awarded $800K After 4-Year-Old Daughter Was Burned by McDonald's Nuggets
Nationwide — The family of Olivia Caraballo, who was just 4 years old when she suffered burns from hot chicken nuggets at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Tamarac, Florida, has been […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Nonprofit Gives HBCU Students Dorm Room Makeovers
Transforming Lives, One Dorm Room At A Time: Move-In Day Mafia Prepares for College Move-In Season at HBCUs Nationwide — Hollywood veteran & Howard University grad, TeeJ Mercer, is the […]
Black Dad, 5-Year-Old Daughter to Change the Narrative Around Black Fatherhood With New Children’s Book
Nationwide — Dontaye Carter has partnered with his five-year-old daughter, Kyleigh, to center Black fatherhood and a strong Black family with their new children’s book, My Daddy and Me.
Black Mom Who Tried to Kill her Son’s Killer Launches Non-Profit to Help Women Heal from Trauma
Nationwde — Tracie McKinney, a mom of four children from the southside of Chicago, once tried to kill the person who murdered her son, but is now the founder of […]
HBCU Professor Flips Publications into Five Award-Winning Children's Books For Black Boys and Girls
Nationwide — There are many things in life people are known to “flip,” such as houses and property for an increased value. However, meet Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a Professor […]
6-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History, Represents State of Mississippi in Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — Meet Alijah-Joye Major, a 6-year-old African American girl from Jackson, Mississippi, who has represented her state to compete against representatives from all 50 states for the title of […]
Pamela Smith Makes History as Washington DC's First Ever Black Female Police Chief
Nationwide — Pamela Smith has been nominated as the next police chief of Washington, D.C., making her the first Black woman to hold this position if confirmed. Mayor Muriel E. […]
Black Writer Leaves Job of 31 Years to Become a Filmmaker and Lands a Spot at the Black Comedy Fest on Martha’s Vineyard
Nationwide — Stepping out on faith, Jil Ross, a Chicago-based writer left her job of 31 years to begin a new career as filmmaker, and now, her family comedy, B.A.D.D. […]
3rd Annual African Most Beautiful USA Pageant Highlights Young Women from All Parts of the African Continent
Nationwide — The 3rd annual African Most Beautiful USA (AMBUSA) pageant will be held this year on July 29th at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and will […]
Black Relationship Expert Helping 1,000’s of Women Achieve Emotional Wellness, Creates New App
Nationwide — Koren Norton has worked as a relationship counselor for more than 15 years helping thousands of women to heal and recover from broken relationships and to become empowered. […]
64-Year-Old HBCU Grad, Former Social Worker, Launches App to Prevent Police Brutality and Hate Crimes
Nationwide — Meet Maria Watkins, the founder and CEO of RTC Protech, the first ever patented Black-owned app with a 24/7 call center that aims to minimize both police brutality […]
Black-Owned Herbal Products Brand Celebrates 12 Years, Offering Adults Herbal Solutions For ED and VD
Nationwide — Live Natural, a Black-owned herbal products company that provides solutions to keep romance thriving in the bedroom, continues to aid couples’ intimacy with all-natural herbal products. Since 2011, […]
Black Author Releases Safe Touch Children’s Book, “Don’t Touch My No No Parts” with Accompanying Jingle, Animation, and Affirmations
Nationwide — Knowing the importance of introducing younger children to good touch, bad touch, and boundary conversations at a young age, author and entertainment publicist Adrienne Alexander has released her […]
13-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Opens Her Heart to African American Foster Children and Their Unique Hair Needs
Nationwide — Lena Ford, a blossoming serial entrepreneur from Marietta, Georgia, is proud to announce her new initiative “Embrace Their Roots Campaign.” She is proof that age is just a […]
Shaq's Mom Officiates Wedding in Detroit For Prestigious Non-Profit Black Founder and Motown Photojournalist
Nationwide — The union of Alison Vaughn and Andre Smith became an extraordinary affair on Sunday, June 25, 2023, as they exchanged vows at the picturesque Meadowbrook Estate in Rochester, […]
Black Mom Fights South Carolina’s Family Court System for Failing to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Nationwide — Meet Evelyn Hemphill, an African American mom, a hardworking woman, the matriarch of her family, and an advocate from Rockhill, South Carolina. She is also a two-time survivor […]
Black Social Worker Launches Online Summer Camp to Teach Youth How to Build Resilience
Nationwide — Kim Chisolm, LCSW, CASC, the founder and CEO of Mental Essentials Unlimited, LLC, is hosting a summer camp entitled “Building Resilience in Youth: A Journey Toward Becoming a […]
New Book Empowers Black Women to Navigate Healing Journey from Narcissistic Abuse
Nationwide — Women who are trapped in or recovering from Narcissistic Abuse now have a new resource to help them navigate their healing journey following the release of the new […]
Black Student Born With Heart Defect Earns $2.5M in Scholarships, Accepted to 61 Colleges
Nationwide — Kyanna Woods, an African American student from Concord, North Carolina who was born with a heart defect that required open heart surgery as an infant, has graduated at […]
Single Black Mom Inspired by Madam CJ Walker Launches Makeup Franchise for Global Beauty Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Meet Yana Johnson, a single mompreneur who launched Yana Cosmetics Makeup as a franchise opportunity for beauty entrepreneurs. After watching a movie about Madame CJ Walker, Yana quickly […]
Black Hollywood Talent Agent Creates Film Distribution and Streaming Platform For Indie Filmmakers of Color
Nationwide — Meet Tiauna Jackson, a renowned Hollywood talent agent, who is the mastermind behind Jacksmacked, a highly anticipated Black-owned film distribution and streaming platform that offers a groundbreaking opportunity […]
Black Mom and Daughter Beat the Odds, Graduating Debt-Free and Sharing Success Secrets
Nationwide — Years ago, Dr. Audrey Muhammad asked a friend if she thought it was too late for her to go back to college and get a doctorate degree. Her […]
Black-Owned Brand Launches Ongoing Lace Wig Install Challenge to Help Women Suffering from Alopecia
Nationwide — Shemika Jackson, the founder and CEO of Kafune Amor Hair, a Black-owned company that specializes in custom-made wigs for women suffering from alopecia or thinning hair, has launched […]
HBCU Grad Becomes Youngest Black Person to Receive Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Nationwide — Honoring her esteemed leadership and service, Angel Rich-Jones, a graduate of Hampton University, has become the youngest African American HBCU grad to receive the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award […]
Black Mom and Son Duo Host 10th Annual Talent Showcase and Resource Expo in Chicago
Nationwide — Natalie Manning and her son, Dorian, are the founders of This is Life, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that they created 10 years ago to offer a platform to […]
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 […]