Nationwide — Mere hours after violence erupted on stage at the 2022 Oscars ceremony – veteran actor Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock over a joke Rock had made about […]
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Kourtney Mason Becomes Travelers’ First Black Regional Director for Claim Account Executives
Nationwide — Meet Kourtney S. Mason, MBA, Claim Manager at Travelers, a Fortune 500 company that provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important which include houses, cars, […]
Black Entrepreneur Who Almost Died as a Teen Signs Major Grocery Store Distribution Deal for Her Line of Low-Sodium Seasonings
Meet Emily Avonya Jefferson who had a severe reaction to a medication that almost took her life when she was 16. She was hospitalized for several days due to this […]
African American Holistic Physician and Author Launches New Platform to Combat Racism
Nationwide — Elaine R. Ferguson, MD, a noted pioneering holistic physician, author, and the founder of One Health, LLC, has launched Rise & Thrive™: Healing Hate’s Invisible Harm, a groundbreaking […]
Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray was the First Black Person to Earn a Doctorate in Law From Yale University
Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray was the first African American to earn a doctorate in law (JSD) from Yale University. Even more, she conceptualized the arguments that won Brown […]
Both HBCU Grads, These Two Black Doctor Siblings Are Empowering Patients to Be More “Medically Literate”
Nationwide — Drs. Shamolie Wyckoff and Elita Wyckoff Jones, both Spelman College alumna and also fleshly sisters, have collaborated to write With Ease, Navigating the Medical Office Visit to respond […]
Texas News Anchor, Shatanya Clarke, Sadly Dies at 27 After Cancer Diagnosis
Shatanya Clarke, an HBCU graduate and a well-respected news anchor for KFDX in Wichita Falls, Texas, has sadly died from brain cancer. She was only 27-years old and had recently […]
Meet the School Teacher Whose New Children's Book Series Inspires Black Boys to Enjoy Reading
‘I Love a Good Book,’ the first book in the Boys Unboxed series by Dr. Kimberlie Harris, is a diverse children’s book, which shows boys the joy in enjoying books […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Jewelry Brand Creates Jewelry-Inspired Adult Coloring Book
Nationwide — Joi Marjani Hunter, owner and founder of a Black-owned fine jewelry brand called Marjani Jewels, has now created a jewelry-themed adult coloring book. This adult coloring book features […]
Single Black Mom of 3 With Sickle Cell Anemia Launches Line of Holistic Herbal Teas
Nationwide — Meet Regina Rudolph, a single mother with three children from Richmond, Virginia that is also the founder of Magnolia Wellness – a Black-owned brand of herbal tea products […]
Saint Augustine's Univ. Introduces the First Ever HBCU Women's Rowing Team
Nationwide — Saint Augustine’s University, an HBCU in Raleigh, North Carolina, has announced the formation of a women’s rowing team. This is the first-ever HBCU women’s rowing team in the […]
Black Woman Fulfills Her Entrepreneurial Dreams as a Creator, NFT Artist, Author, and More
Nationwide — As someone with an entrepreneurial drive and endless creative passion, Lucenda Starke is the driving power behind numerous innovative businesses. After graduating from University, she began her career […]
Black Entrepreneur Turned Wellness Specialist Launches Program to Help Individuals Reduce Stress
Nationwide — Certified Executive Trainer Denecia Jones is helping entrepreneurs and professionals achieve the ideal work-life balance through her life-changing Balance Within Coaching four-tier coaching program that allows participants to […]
Meet the Black Educator Whose Workbooks Are Being Used in Ghana, Haiti, Mexico and South Korea
Nationwide — Rosa Higgs, an African American educator and the author of Read in 40 Hours or Less workbook series, is celebrating that her books are being used by teachers, […]
Founder of the First Black Woman-Owned Distillery in the U.S. Receives 5 Proclamations From the Government
Nationwide — Vanessa Braxton, the first African American female Master Distiller and Master Blender in the country, has received five proclamations from the New York State government. She received one […]
Female Founder Invests $350K in Funding and Mentorship for 35 Black Women Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Cameka Smith, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of The Boss Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women, has announced the 35 awardees of the 2022 Sage Invest […]
HBCU Grad Launches 1st Ever Financial Family Reunion Summit, Plans to Give Away $10K
Nationwide — Ruby Taylor, founder and CEO of Financial Joy School, is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Financial Family Reunion Summit to be held on September 17th, 2022. Even […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Partners With Walgreens, Reveals How She Secured $100M Investment
Nationwide — Monique Rodriguez launched Mielle Organics back in 2014 and instantly became a leading brand in the haircare and beauty industries. In 2021, she secured $100 million in funding […]
Meet the Founder of the First Black-Owned Brand Approved by the National Eczema Association
Nationwide — Meet Jocelyne Firmin, CEO and founder of Kiyamel, a skincare brand for people who suffer from eczema. Based in Millsboro, Delaware, her company is currently celebrating being the […]
Black-Owned Funeral Home Partners With Genealogist to Preserve Black History By Means of Funeral Programs
Nationwide — Dr. Valarie Richardson, Earl Richardson, Jr., and Alex Richardson, the owners of Richard Funeral Home are working with Dr. Antoinette Harrell, a respected historian and genealogist, to help […]
HBCU Grad Launches Black Women in Clinical Research Organization With 6,800 Members, Aims to Reshape the Industry
Detroit, MI — Meet Danielle Mitchell, an HBCU graduate and also the founder of Black Women in Clinical Research, which aims to educate, empower, support, and help Black women thrive […]
Harvard Law School Grad Launches Newest Black Woman-Owned Film and Content Production Company
Nationwide — Raye Mitchell, a Harvard Law School grad turned entertainment lawyer, has partnered with Cindy Brown, an Olympic Gold Medalist and former WNBA player, to launch Bossology 53 Entertainment, […]
Meet the Black Woman CEO Helping to Qualify Thousands of "Difficult to Approve" Homebuyers
Nationwide — Lisa K. Farrell, founder and CEO of Lisa Home Mortgage, specializes in matching prospective homebuyers with the right mortgage product and qualifying applicants, even when they are considered […]
Meet Miss Milwaukee 2022, Jada Davis, the First Black Woman to Ever Win the Title
Nationwide — 23-year old Jada Davis has been crowned as Miss Milwaukee 2022, making her the first Black woman ever to win the title in history.
White Professor/ Psychiatrist Condemned For Racist Tweet After Calling Dark-Skinned Model “A Freak of Nature”
Group says racism in mental health industry is rife and needs accountability Nationwide — Rev. Frederick Shaw, founder of CCHR’s Task Force Against Racism and Modern-Day Eugenics and President of […]
Black Woman Makes History as the Owner of a 5,000 Sq Ft Warehouse, Manufacturing Potent Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Nationwide — Melichsia Boss, the owner and CEO of Potent Jamaican Black Castor Oil, is creating ripples through the hair care industry with her line of unique hair care castor […]
Black Teen Gets Accepted into Nearly 50 Colleges, Offered More Than $1M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Makenzie Thompson, a high school student from South Fulton, Georgia, has been accepted to nearly 50 colleges. She said she was amazed when she realized she has also […]
Black Athlete, Mom of 2, Whose Leg Was Amputated After a Cancer Diagnosis is Now Empowering People With Disabilities
Nationwide — After losing her mother and her closest cousin to cancer, then being told she too had cancer and would need her leg amputated, Erin Brown went from worrier […]
Two HBCU Grads Celebrate $1.5 Billion Valuation of Their Fintech App After Major Deal With Qolo
Angel Rich and Courtney Keen, best friends who met while attending Hampton University, are the founders of the CreditRich app now worth $1.5 billion thanks to a newly signed agreement […]
Black Scholar, Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman, Delivered Walden University's 66th Keynote Commencement Address
Nationwide — Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman, an author, educator, caregiver advocate, and recent speaker on the Leadership Experience Tour with Shawn Fair, delivered Walden University’s 66th Commencement address earlier this […]
Black Teen from St. Louis Shot and Killed While on FaceTime With His Mom
Nationwide — Jadun Byrd, a 19-year old Black teen from St. Louis, Missouri, was reportedly shot and killed in a parking lot while he was talking to his mother on […]
Black-Owned Publishing Company, HBCU Prep School, is on a Mission to Educate Children of Color
Nationwide — O.W. Gurley, Dora Wells, and Solomon Sir Jones aren’t household names. But Claudia Walker, founder and CEO of an award-winning publishing company based in Oakland, California, called HBCU […]
Meet the Woman Behind the First Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day Coming Later This Year
Nationwide — This year marks a historic first with the recognition of Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day, to be observed annually on September 19th. The national observance is dedicated […]
Author Releases New Children's Book "The ABCs of R&B," About the Legends of Black Music
Nationwide — Get ready to hit the stage with The ABCs of R&B, the first A-to-Z children’s book celebrating the legends of rhythm and blues. Written by educator and author […]
16-Year-Old Black Girl Tragically Shot Dead in Her Home by Another Teen
Nationwide — Jazariah Del Toro, a 16-year-old African American teen from New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shot and killed in her home on Tuesday. Authorities say another 16-year-old boy, who […]
Detroit Judge Charged With Stealing $270K in Funds From Disabled Adults
Nationwide — Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin, who is from Detroit, Michigan, has been federally charged for allegedly stealing money from people under conservatorship. She is accused of working with others to […]
“Say It Loud, I am Black and I am Proud”: A Professor Teaching Children About Colorism
Nationwide — In her children’s book, Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Diversity, Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway speaks to the issue of colorism and the impact it can have on […]
Founder Launches National Association of Black Microschool Leaders to Support Growing Movement of Black-Led Education Innovation
New organization aims to unify, resource, and amplify Black educators reimagining K–12 education through microschools Nationwide — Nicole Stewart, Founder and Executive Director, has officially launched National Association of Black […]
Meet the Black Founder Transforming Lives Through Her Annual Retreat in New Orleans
Nationwide — Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson, Founder and CEO of The Big Easy Retreat, a best-selling author, and a Certified Christian Counselor, is intentional about providing women and teens with […]
2-Month-Old Baby Dies After Drinking Alcohol From Bottle, Mom Charged with Murder
Nationwide — Omayrilin Colon, a 37-year-old African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with murder after giving her 2-month-old son a bottle containing alcohol, killing him. Toxicology tests confirmed […]
Black Teacher, Mom of 2, Dies Suddenly After Risky Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica
Nationwide — Regina Brumley Kerr, a 45-year-old African American mother and teacher who was living in Costa Rica, tragically passed away after complications from a tummy tuck and liposuction. She […]
Officer Gives Ride to Woman, Discovers She Had Been Sleeping on Her Husband’s Grave for Months
Nationwide — Rhea Holmes, a 55-year-old African American woman from Syracuse, New York, had been sleeping on her husband’s grave for months when a chance encounter with Officer Jamie Pastorello turned […]
10-Year-Old With Autism Abused on School Bus by Aide While Driver Laughed
Nationwide — A 10-year-old child with autism and ADHD from Tampa, Florida, was abused on a school bus by aide Juanita Wright while driver Tonya Rice-Constant laughed. Video footage later […]
White Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After the Wife Gives Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — A couple from Orlando, Florida, is suing a fertility clinic after a DNA test showed their newborn baby is not genetically related to them. They claim a mix-up […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Mom's 3 Young Sons Die After Falling Through Frozen Pond
Nationwide — Cheynne Hangaman, an African American mother from Bonham, Texas, lost her three young sons after they fell through a frozen pond. She jumped into the icy water trying […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Continues to Join President Trump on Stage at His Events
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is set to appear at a Trump administration summit, promoting financial literacy for children while supporting early investment programs. The rapper says her involvement is about giving […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Trump Says the Attack on Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Was "Staged"
Nationwide — President Donald Trump claims the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar at her Minnesota town hall was staged, though he offered no evidence to support that claim. The congresswoman […]
Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested
Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]
Black Woman Who Fed Thousands of Homeless People Every Week for Decades Dies at 58
Nationwide — Shirley Raines, also known as Ms. Shirley, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, who cared for L.A.’s homeless, has died at 58. She spent decades providing food, showers, […]
Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison
Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]
Three Sisters "Shocked" Their Babies Were Born Within Months of Each Other
Nationwide — Three sisters from Omaha, Nebraska — Chi Whitemon, 26, Bri McGhee, 32, and Nesha Titsworth, 33 — welcomed babies within months of each other, surprising themselves and their […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Author's "Making of a Slave" Book Gains Popularity for Black History Month
Nationwide — This Black History Month 2026, Dr. Angeline Dean, educator, systems thinker, and unapologetic Cultural Gap Architect, shares her dissertation in book form, The Whiteness of Akkkademia & The […]
87-Year-Old Black Grandma Missing for a Week Found Safe Inside Walmart
Nationwide — Annie Stokes, an 87-year-old African American grandmother from Pascagoula, Mississippi, was reported missing and later found safe inside a Walmart after several days of searching. Her family confirmed she […]
Woman Arrested for "Stealing" Her Own Car Back from a Towing Company
Nationwide — Quabreshe Long, an African American woman from St. Petersburg, Florida, is facing several charges after trying to take back her own car from a towing company and pepper-spraying […]
Michelle Obama Says She'd Be Against Barack Running for a 3rd Term As President Even If It Were Legal
Nationwide — Michelle Obama says she would oppose her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if it were legal. She added she would “actively work against” […]