Nationwide — “Over 85% of Black children attending our nation’s public schools don’t know how to read,” according to Berkeley, California teacher Rosa Higgs. But she insists that she has […]
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After 7 Years of Research, Black Entrepreneur Finally Develops New Hair Growth Oil Formula
Nationwide — Mariah Lovermore, an African American cosmetologist who is also the founder and CEO of Naija by Lovemore beauty products, spent seven years researching and developing a hair growth […]
News Anchor Removes Wig, Reveals Locs on Live TV to Celebrate Juneteenth
Nationwide — Akilah Davis, a local TV news anchor at WTVD in Raleigh, North Carolina, made a powerful statement on Juneteenth by embracing her natural hair after appearing without her […]
Black Astrophysicist Makes History Again — This Time, in Haircare
Nationwide — In 2018, Miona Short became the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics. 5 years and one layoff later, […]
20-Year-Old Black Woman Graduates College, Named HBCU Entrepreneur of the Year
Nationwide — Aaliyah Duah, a recent graduate of Virginia State University, has been named HBCU Entrepreneur of the Year in recognition of her outstanding work in promoting financial literacy and […]
Black Financial Expert Reveals Game-Changing Blueprint For Money Management and Financial Freedom in New Book
Financial expert, Dorethia Kelly, offers dynamic insight and achievable strategies in her new book, #MoneyChat, to empower readers to get out of debt, manage their money and boost their credit […]
Young Black Fempreneur Reveals How She Turned a $100 Investment into $200K with Dropshipping
Nationwide — Shonae Jones, a successful dropshipper and the young CEO of The Fempreneur Agency, is empowering a new generation of women entrepreneurs with her inspiring story of how she […]
18-Year-Old Black Student Beats Cancer, Graduates High School With 4.7 GPA
Nationwide — Aya Osman, an 18-year-old African American student from Orange Park, Florida who has been battling cancer over the last two years, has graduated Summa Cum Laude from high […]
13-Year-Old Among Group of Kids Graduating High School With Over 50 College Credits Earned Each
Nationwide — Meet Keniah Washington, 13, Keyanna Grant, 14, Miracle Butler, 15, Tyreek Nash, 15, and Kaitlyn Archie-McDonald, 15. This bright young African American cohort just graduated from Icon Preparatory […]
Meet the Family of 5 Nigerian Sisters Who All Became Medical Doctors
Nationwide — Five siblings from Nigeria — Salamat, Halima, Khadijah, Raliat, and Medinah Aliu — are all medical doctors. These women, each specializing in different fields, truly proved Black excellence […]
17-Year-Old Black Twin Sisters From Pennsylvania Headed to Harvard University
Nationwide — Twin sisters Gianna and Tianna Tout-Puissant, both 17 years old from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, have been accepted at Harvard University where they will play basketball and pursue careers as […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Becomes Canada's Youngest Person to Graduate College
Nationwide — Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, a 12-year-old student from Ottawa, Canada has made history as the youngest person ever to graduate from college in her country’s history. This month, she […]
Black Entrepreneur Who Became a Millionaire After 25 Years at the Post Office Launches Mentorship Program
Nationwide — Dana Christian, a successful entrepreneur and business funding expert from Snellville, Georgia, has made it her mission to help African Americans access and leverage funding to create generational […]
Black Scholar Delivers Ceremony Address to Graduating Class of HBCU, Prairie View A&M University's College of Nursing
Nationwide — Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman, an author, nurse educator, caregiver advocate, and known national speaker from the Leadership Experience Tour with Shawn Fair, delivered the Prairie View A&M University […]
100-Year-Old Man From California Celebrates 79 Years of Marriage With His Wife
Nationwide — Oree and Lena McRae, an African American couple from Union City, California, have celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary. Oree is almost 100 years old and his wife, Lena, […]
Founder of Black Women in Clinical Research to Host Inaugural Conference in Durham, NC at the NC Biotech Center
Nationwide — Danielle Mitchell, Founder and President of Black Women In Clinical Research (BWICR), an organization dedicated to empowering and advancing Black women in the field of clinical research, has […]
Author Cassandra Hill to Grace Essence Festival with Book Signing Event and Empowering Message
Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, esteemed author of the transformative book He Restoreth My Soul: Triumph through Adversity, and CEO & Founder of Holistic Living Consulting, is set to make a […]
Former Refugee From Uganda Graduates as Valedictorian, Earns $240K in Scholarships
Nationwide — Julianne Lukambo, a high school student from Columbus, Ohio who was a former refugee in Uganda, graduates as valedictorian of her class with an impressive $240,000 in college […]
Black Woman Makes History as the First Deaf Person to Earn a Doctorate Degree in STEM
Nationwide — Amie Fornah Sankoh, a student from Knoxville, Tennessee, who lost her hearing at the age of 3, has made history as the first deaf Black woman to earn […]
Black Couple, Creators of Soul Food Starter Packets Sold in Grocery Stores, Launch Black Education Fund
Behind the brand of the family mealtime staple is a husband-and-wife team who want to ensure Black students across the U.S. can thrive without financial barriers and systemic limitations. Nationwide […]
Founder of First Black Wellness Magazine Created By Black Nurses Goes on Tour
Nationwide — Meet Michelle Greene Rhodes, the founder and CEO of The Color of Wellness, an African American-focused health, wellness, and lifestyle education platform used by nurses of color to […]
Book Reveals Black Woman's Inspirational Journey, Courage and Conquest Over Cancer
Nationwide — Meet Mallika Stubbs, the author of a powerful book entitled reMISSION: reSTORATIVE Practices to reALIGN Purpose. It’s a biography and memoir that is also a collection of short […]
1st Black Woman to Travel to Space With Jeff Bezos Owns 3 Multi-Million Dollar Firms, Secures Billion Dollar Government Contract
By Arthia Nixon, The Ambassador Agency Nationwide — Aisha Bowe, the first Black woman to travel with Jeff Bezos on a commercial flight to space with Blue Origin, is also […]
14-Year-Old Girl From Texas Makes History, Graduates High School
Nationwide — Oforitsenere Bodunrin, an African American student who is from Arlington, Texas, has graduated high school at the young age of just 14. She follows in the footsteps of […]
Black Mom of 4 Who Built Million Dollar Beauty Brand Launches Free Webinar to Help Other Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Electra Harris, a proud mother of four kids, is using her experience as the founder of the 7-figure Black-owned brand, Mysteek Naturals, to host a free webinar to […]
Director of National Research Center That Serves Black Children and Families Announces 2023 Conference
NAACFRC is the first ACF-funded research center to be primarily focused on the African American population. Nationwide — Dr. Latrice Rollins, Director & Principal Investigator of the National African American […]
Black Mom of 2, Former Golden Corral Franchise Owner, Pursues Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against the Company
Nationwide — Sherrance Henderson, a single African American mom of two autistic children, has filed a lawsuit for racial discrimination against Golden Corral, one of the largest buffet restaurant chains […]
Historically Black High School in North Carolina Opens a Bank on Campus
Nationwide — Hillside High School, one of the few remaining historically Black high schools in North Carolina, has opened a Student Bank Training Center, a fully functioning bank on its […]
Black Female-Led Dance Company Celebrates 12 Years, Will Make History at Chicago’s Largest Blues Festival
Nationwide — Ennerèssa LaNette, the founder and CEO of Praize Productions, Inc. (PPI), a Chicago-based dance company and arts organization, is celebrating having reached an impressive milestone as her company […]
Author Celebrates Black Dads and the City of Detroit With New Children's Book
Nationwide — A Day in the D With Dad by native Detroiter Dr. Kelli M. Felder is a feel-good story celebrating quality daddy-daughter time, outdoor activities, and the City of […]
Black Author Releases New Collection of Poetry to Celebrate and Motivate Single Moms
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to women & children’s shelters. Nationwide — Author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Evette T. Fergerson, has released a saucy collection of poetic stories […]
HBCU Grad From Atlanta Turns 107, Possibly the Oldest Woman in Georgia
Nationwide — Ethel Abrahams, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, recently turned 107 years old and is surrounded by love and support from her community. She is a 1939 […]
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 […]