Nationwide — Retta Alexander and her grandson, Julian, who are from Moss Point, Mississippi, are celebrating having taken home the jackpot on Wheel of Fortune, the popular TV game show.
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Black Woman Who Worked at KFC for 47 Years Finally Retiring
Nationwide — Loretta Neely, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee who worked at a local KFC restaurant for 47 years, is being recognized for her many years of service […]
Meet the Black Doulas Who Are Saving Lives and Bringing Joy to Birth
Nationwide — For more than 20 years now, Shafia M. Monroe, the founder of SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, has been training and certifying doulas to help improve […]
Reggae Artist Who Named Almost 300 People in a Song About Violence Releases New Song Called “Crazy Love”
Nationwide — In today’s world, violence is becoming part of the norm. Kingston-born Reggae/Dancehall artist Lushy Banton recalls losing close friends and others in his community due to violence experienced […]
4 Black Women Graduate as Valedictorians This Year at Spelman College
Nationwide — Spelman College, the prestigious all-women HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, is making history once again at its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 as it honors four valedictorians […]
Group of Black Teen Moms From Georgia Make History, Graduate High School Together
Nationwide — Seventeen young mothers who are mostly African American graduated from high school, defying stereotypes and challenges that they faced as teen moms. Their school, Georgia Chaffee TAPP School […]
Black Mom of 6 Welcomes Triplets Just a Few Years After Giving Birth to Twins
Nationwide — Monique Davaul, a 30-year-old African American mother from Newport News, Virginia, has given birth to fraternal triplets just a few years after giving birth to twin boys. She […]
Founders Launch New Podcast, “Untold Stories: Black and Missing,” to Shine Light on Missing People of Color
Nationwide — Derrica and Natalie Wilson, the founders of BAMFI Enterprises, the production company for the Black and Missing Foundation, have launched a compelling new true-crime podcast called Untold Stories: […]
Black Woman, Former NYPD Detective, Says Millions Misappropriated From Her Claims For 9/11 Compensation
Nationwide — Meet Joanne Brown, one of the many African American 9/11 victims whose legal attempts have failed to recover over $5 million dollars misappropriated from her Victim Compensation Claim. […]
Disabled Black Grandma Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against Landlords For Unlawful, Racist Eviction
Nationwide — Sandra Black, a 62-year-old African American retired disabled grandmother from Marion, Indiana has sued what she calls “malicious racist landlords” for their attempted frivolous eviction in Indiana state […]
Black Mom, Daughter from Detroit Graduate Nursing College Together
Nationwide — Shalisa Davis and her daughter, Mishay, who are from Detroit, Michigan, shared a very special moment when they recently graduated together from the Hondros College of Nursing in […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen From Alabama to Graduate High School
Nationwide — At just 15 years old, Lexie Jones, an African American student from Alabaster, Alabama, is graduating from high school. She also makes history as the youngest to become […]
Black Author to Release 3rd Installment in Best-Selling, Award-Winning Picture Book Series
Lil Herbie is back again by popular demand! Nationwide — African American author Sherrika Myers uses her past to inspire her books. She grew up stuttering and was constantly ridiculed […]
Two-Day Event to Celebrate the 60th Year of Africa Day in Las Vegas
African Diaspora of Las Vegas highlights African culture through family-friendly festival and fundraising reception. Nationwide — The African Diaspora of Las Vegas is proud to present a two-day celebration and […]
Black Mom From South Carolina Celebrates All 4 of Her Kids Graduating This Year
Nationwide — Kanett Haynes, an African American mother of four from Spartanburg, South Carolina, is celebrating that all of her kids are simultaneously graduating from either high school or college […]
Black Student From Mississippi Awarded Almost $3M in College Scholarships
Nationwide — Taylor Herron, a Black student from Mississippi who studies art, has received nearly $3 million in college scholarship offers and accepted into 38 schools including several prestigious art […]
Black Reality-TV Star Rebrands Natural Hair Care Brand & Introduces New Beauty Accessories for Women of Color
MUSHIYA Beauty is now the new name for Runway Curls Nationwide — Mushiya Tshikuka, the founder and CEO of Runway Curls, the popular haircare brand that has been serving customers […]
11-Year-Old Black Girl With IQ Higher Than Einstein is Earning Masters Degree
Nationwide — Adhara Pérez Sánchez, an 11-year-old brown-skinned girl from Mexico City, is making headlines for her exceptional intelligence, with an IQ score higher than that of Albert Einstein. Adhara, […]
Former Teacher, Now Owner of 3 Black-Owned Childcare Centers, Launches Consulting Firm For Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Meet Joy Maxwell, a former K-12 public school teacher from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who is now the owner of three childcare centers, and has also launched her own coaching […]
Speakers Magazine's May Issue Highlights Renowned Life Coach Dr. Stacia Pierce, The "Millionaire Maker"
Nationwide — The May 2023 issue of Speakers Magazine features an award-winning life coach, motivational speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Stacia Pierce, who inspires the masses with her provocative message […]
5 Black Women Make History as Winners of the State Queen Ms. California Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — Five African-American women were crowned queen at this year’s State Queen, Ms. California HeartShine beauty pageant that happened during Black History Month. The women are Shlanda Breeden, Deirdre […]
Formerly Homeless Black Teen to Graduate as Valedictorian With 8.07 GPA
Natinonwide — Jasmine Mazard-Larry, a high school valedictorian from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has defied the odds to achieve an impressive 8.07 grade point average (GPA) out of 4.0, despite losing […]
Black Mental Health Professional Debuts Simply Lovable Self-Love Products to Support Mental Wellness
Nationwide — As a Black mental health professional and entrepreneur, LaMora D. Pace, LCSW, CAP, from Hollywood, Florida, has unveiled her line of Simply Lovable self-love products to help women […]
High School Counselor Creates Program for College-Bound Black and Brown Students
Nationwide — The Scholar Budget program, founded by former high school counselor Rockell Bartoli, is proud to announce that it will provide 15 college-bound, first-generation, low-income minority students with the […]
Was Cleopatra Black?
By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — Over 60,000 people have signed a petition calling for the cancellation of Queen Cleopatra, a new series produced by Jada Pinkett Smith. Egyptian […]
16-Year-Old Black Girl to Graduate From University of Alabama
Nationwide — At only 16 years old, LeAnna Roberts is set to graduate summa cum laude from the University of Alabama, earning her bachelor’s degree in Biology.
1,000's of Black Women Who Took Tylenol While Pregnant May Be Entitled to Compensation
Nationwide — Thousands of African American women who took Tylenol or generic acetaminophen during pregnancy at a high dose or for an extended period may be entitled to substantial compensation […]
New Book By Black Market Researcher Shakes Up Marketing Industry
“Let Me Explain Black Again” by Pepper Miller Delivers Powerful Insights and Proven Strategies on Engaging Black Consumers Nationwide — “Pepper, I didn’t know.” This admission is an all-too-common response […]
Twin Sisters From Ohio Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian at Their High School
Nationwide — Meet identical twin sisters, Mya and Madison Glover from Toledo, Ohio who are celebrating having been named their high school’s valedictorian and salutatorian this year. Both of them […]
Toni Braxton Nearly Died 7 Months Ago, Underwent Emergency Heart Surgery
Nationwide — Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton has revealed that she is lucky to be alive seven months after undergoing emergency heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery. Braxton, who […]
Black CEO Who Has Secured More Than $600M in Business Deals to Host Luxury Retreat For Women
Nationwide — Amber Batchelor, the first Black President of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce who has led the regional team to ensure access to $600 million in funding to […]
Founder of Black-Owned Fintech App, CreditRich, Wins Best in Diversity Award at SXSW Pitch Competition
Nationwide — Last week, Angel Rich-Jones, founder of CreditRich, the AI FinTech app that rounds up users’ spare change to pay their bills intelligently, made history as the winner of […]
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 […]