Event host, Dee C. Marshall, is the cover story for March SPEAKERS Magazine Detroit, MI — The March issue of SPEAKERS Magazine is online and the printed copies will be […]
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NubianPoets.com 2019 National Poetry Month Contest Now Open
This year’s contest theme “Black Positivity” Nationwide — April is National Poetry Month and NubianPoets.com is proud to have Latorial Faison who has been featured along with Iyanla Vazant, Danny […]
11-Year Old Violinist Hopes to Make Black History by Becoming the New Face of Classical Music
Orlando, FL — Leah Flynn is a violin soloist. Her father, Lennox Flynn, a self-taught musician, realized Leah’s gift, as he noticed her tinker on the family’s keyboard, playing actual […]
Entrepreneur Designs Multilingual Program and Creates 6 Books to Help Black Children Learn Different Languages
“Colors, Music, and Fun is the best way to learn different languages…. We hope to encourage someone today to keep learning.” — Shylene Santiago Charlotte, NC — Shylene Santiago, a […]
School Secretary Resigns After Yelling Racial Slurs and Spitting at a Black Couple in a Grocery Store
Hamden, CT — Corrine Terrone, a public school employee in Connecticut, recently resigned after being caught in a video threatening, yelling curses and racial slurs, and spitting at a Black […]
Government Withholding 84-Year Old Grandmother's Social Security -- Claims She Owes $224K in College Debt!
Tampa, FL — Mamie Walker, an 84-year old grandmother from Tampa, Florida, has not been receiving her monthly social security check — her only source of funds. The government claims […]
Black Woman Violently Arrested By Miami Police Officer is Planning to File a Lawsuit
Miami, FL — A Miami-Dade police officer has been placed on leave — but not fired — after an alarming video was posted on social media showing him with several […]
New Memoir Out April 16 By Prince's Longtime Hairstylist Kim Berry
“Diamonds and Curlz” to Debut in Minneapolis During 2019 Celebration Weekend. Los Angeles, CA — Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time author, Kim Berry will release her new book, Diamonds and […]
Black Mom Convicted of Felony For Lying to Get Her Kids in a Better School
Akron, OH — Back in 2011, Kelley Williams-Bolar, an African American mother from Ohio, was arrested on felony charges for lying about her home address so her children could go […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches the Most Diverse and Inclusive Luxury Skintone Line of Women's Shoes
The ultimate nude pumps are now available in 13 true to hue shades. Dallas, TX — Jeneba Barrie Nude Footwear, LLC has officially launched its line of 13 true to […]
Dream Crazier with Serena Williams -- Tennis & Life Successes!
Nationwide — Serena Williams is constantly redefining what it means to be a female athlete. Since her first court appearance, she developed a presence within many worlds – she’s an […]
Black Teen Accused of Cheating on Her SATs While White Students Got Away With College Bribery Scandal
Miami, FL — A massive FBI investigation has revealed that several high profile white celebrities and business executives had paid a total of $25 million to get their children into […]
Women’s Voices Reign Supreme on New Hip-Hop Podcast
New York, NY — It’s 2019 and hip-hop is still going strong. Women are making strides in society, culture and justice. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, one must ask […]
Mom's Boyfriend Charged After 9-Year Old Girl Found Dead in a Duffle Bag Finally Identified
Los Angeles, CA — Local police have confirmed that the young Black girl who was killed and found stuffed inside a duffel bag near a Los Angeles area hiking trail […]
Black Woman Charged With Hate Crimes For Allegedly Pepper-Spraying White People In NYC
New York, NY — Thomas Heard, a 37-year old from the Bronx who identifies as a transgender woman, has been charged with hate crimes for attacking several random white people with […]
17-Year Old Student Awarded $1.6 Million in Scholarships and Accepted into 39 Colleges!
Atlanta, GA — Jordan Nixon, a 17-year old high school senior from Atlanta, has so far received offers from 39 colleges and universities and has been awarded a whopping $1.6 […]
Pregnancy Expert Dr. Linda Burke Wins ACOG Scholarship to Lobby on Capitol Hill
Orlando, FL — Dr. Linda Burke, board-certified OB-GYN physician, author and blogger, travels to Washington, D.C. in March of 2019 to lobby on Capitol Hill for women’s health. Her passion, […]
When in Dakar, Senegal to Visit the Museum of Black Civilization, Also Check Out a Black-Owned Book Store Called Chez Alpha Books
Nationwide — Tourists planning to visit the new Museum of Black Civilization in Dakar, Senegal should also take a moment to check out Chez Alpha Books, an English bookstore committed […]
Black Reporter Celebrates Wearing Braids for the First Time On-Air
Nationwide — AJ Walker, an African-American news reporter for West Palm Beach’s CBS 12 News, is celebrating being able to wear her hair in braids on-air for the first time. […]
R. Kelly Explodes During Interview With Gayle King -- Says, "I Need Help! I've Been Assassinated"
Nationwide — In an explosive interview, R. Kelly is breaking his silence about the sexual abuse charges that landed him in jail last month. The embattled R&B singer spoke with […]
Young Black Entrepreneur From Maryland Helping Women Look and Feel Their Best Through Her Custom Wigs and Extensions
Nationwide — Millions of women suffer from thinning hair and balding, or want their hair to be fuller, longer or just want to give their hair a break from styling […]
African American Marketing Expert Velma Trayham Launches Small Business Program with a Mission to End Poverty Through Entrepreneurship
Step-by-step curriculum teaches the critical steps for getting a new business off the ground Atlanta, GA — As last month’s government shutdown left over 800,000 workers in the lurch, influencer […]
R. Kelly Gets Emotional in Explosive Interview With Gayle King -- Says, "I Didn't Do This Stuff"
Nationwide — In his first interview since being charged with aggravated sexual abuse, R. Kelly told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King that the accusations are lies. The charges involve […]
Meet the First Woman to Receive a 4-Year College Football Scholarship
Nationwide — Antoinette “Toni” Harris, a 22-year old Black woman, is the first woman ever to attend college on a full football scholarship. She has overcome challenges brought about by […]
Meet the First Ever Black Woman Judge to Be Appointed in the State of Alaska
Anchorage, AK — In 2010, Pamela Scott Washington made history as the first Black woman to be appointed as a judge in Alaska. Almost a decade since then, she still […]
Silver Crown Beauty Pageant to Showcase the Talents and Beauty of Women Over the Age of 50
Nationwide — Hallie’s Comet Productions, LLC has announced that their signature event, the Silver Crown Beauty Pageant, will be leaping forward and upward in the Queen City of Charlotte, NC […]
Black Female Filmmaker Tackles Toxic Masculinity in Her Latest Documentary, "The Rise of Eve"
Eye-Opening Documentary Gives Raw Insight on How Men Really Feel New York, NY — L. Burner is a renowned journalist and filmmaker who began her professional writing career in 2010 […]
24-Year Old Entrepreneur Who Launched $5 Million Startup Opens Office in Downtown Montgomery, Alabama
Nationwide — There’s a new mobile service in town and they call Alabama home. Tesix Wireless, which launched just December 2018, hopes to attract millennial customers nationwide who are looking […]
Baltimore Woman Thought to Have Been Killed By a Panhandler Was Actually Killed By Her Family
Baltimore, MD — Jacquelyn Smith, a 54-year old woman from Baltimore who was initially claimed to have been killed by a panhandler last year, was actually killed by her family members, […]
Plans for Legacy of Blues Empress Bessie Smith Blossoming Exponentially
Lindsay Guion, Senior Entertainment Advisor to the Bessie Smith Estate, Touts Plans for Broadway Musical, Feature Film, Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and U.S. Postal Stamp Renewal New York, NY […]
Daycare Workers Accused of Ripping Toddler's Braid From Her Head
Oswego, IL — The parents of Ariana Reddick, a 3-year old girl from Illinois, are outraged after a daycare worker allegedly pulled a braid from their daughter, ripping it from […]
Katherine Johnson Gets a NASA Facility Named in Her Honor
Nationwide — In 2016, the book and movie Hidden Figures made its mark on the world. The story follows Katherine Johnson, an incredibly intelligent and motivated mathematician, and her journey […]
Young Black Doctor From California Sadly Passes Away After Electric Scooter Crash
Nationwide — Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a 32-year-old first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, tragically lost her life in Sacramento, California, after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric […]
Entrepreneur Makes History After Helping 6,000 Black Authors Get on Podcasts, Stages, and TV
Nationwide — Meet Taurea Vision Avant, the woman on a mission to uplift Black voices and make sure our stories are heard loud and clear. As the founder and CEO […]
Two Black Authors From Detroit Reveal the Powerful Connection Between Black Women and Women of the Bible
Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder, two African American authors from Detroit, Michigans are on a mission: to combine their faith, their Black-ness and their […]
Judge Joe Brown Attacks Kamala Harris, Says She Has a Lazy Reputation
Nationwide — Former TV Judge Joe Brown has recently stirred controversy with his harsh criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as an “old hoe” in a candid […]
Black Mom of 4 Finally Passed the Bar Exam After Studying For 9 Years
Nationwide — Meet Evelyn Uba, a woman from California who moved from Nigeria in 1983 who has achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. After nearly a decade of […]
Judge Mathis Vows to Win Back His Wife, Says He Does Not Want Divorce
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is facing a challenging period in his life as his wife, Linda, has taken steps to end their 39-year marriage. The well-known TV judge recently […]
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
Black Pro Female Football Player Launches First Online Marketplace Exclusively for Women Athletes
Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]
These 4 Former HBCU College Dorm Roommates All Went on to Become Judges
Nationwide — Four former roommates from North Carolina Central University’s Law School, an HBCU, have all achieved impressive careers as judges. Starting as classmates in a dorm room 26 years […]
Black Woman Not Hired For Wearing Shorts to a Job Interview Sparks Online Debate
Nationwide — A woman from San Antonio, Texas, named Tyreshia Morgan, has ignited a heated online debate after sharing her experience of being sent home from a job interview due […]
Black Pregnant School Bus Driver Saves Students Moments Before Bus Catches Fire
Nationwide — In 2023, Imunek Williams, an African American school bus driver who was pregnant at the time, became a local hero after an extraordinary act of bravery. On a […]
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation to Host Let It Flow Festival in Chicago to Combat Period Poverty
Nationwide — Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation is excited to announce the adolescent Let It Flow Fest, an innovative and impactful event designed to raise awareness about period poverty, normalize […]
Founder of the Largest Network of Black Women Event Planners to Host a 3-Day Online Summit
Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]
California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
Black Dad and Daughter Making History, Helping 1,000 Families Become Homeowners
Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]
This Black Educator of 17 Years is Teaching School Districts How to Help Millions of Students Who Can't Read
Nationwide — Erica Battle, an African American education thought leader with more than 17 years of experience, is proud to introduce two groundbreaking programs in response to the growing concerns […]
Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom and Sister Have Tragically Died on the Same Day
Nationwide — Over the weekend, singer Mariah Carey faced a heartbreaking double tragedy, losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day.
TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.
Single Moms Become Homeowners Thanks to Gift From Warren Dunn
Nationwide — Two single moms from metro Atlanta, Georgia had their dreams come true when NFL legend Warrick Dunn helped them become homeowners. Dunn teamed up with Habitat for Humanity […]
Famous TV Judge Mathis' Wife Files For Divorce After 39 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of TV judge Greg Mathis, has filed for divorce after 39 years of marriage. The couple, who separated on July 17, cited irreconcilable differences […]
12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health
Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]
Oakland's Dedra Tufon Crowned Ms. Black USA 2024 in Washington, DC
Nationwide — The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant Organization is proud to announce that Dedra Tufon, the reigning 2024 Ms. Black California USA, has been crowned the 2024 Ms. Black […]
Black School Principal Attacked By a Student in Texas Had to Be Airlifted to a Hospital
Nationwide — In a distressing incident in Corsicana, Texas, Candra Rogers, an African American assistant principal, was airlifted to a hospital after being severely injured by a student in a […]
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing and Eating a Cat in Front of Her Neighbors
Nationwide — A troubling incident occurred in Canton, Ohio where a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat, raising significant concerns about mental health and its […]
5-Time Suicide Attempt Survivor Hosts 5th Annual Conference That Promotes Mental Wellness Among Black Women
Nationwide — Regina Renaye, an award-winning mental health advocate and the host of the Strong Black Woman Support Group podcast, is proud to announce the 5th Annual Strong Black Woman […]
Black Author Makes History with Special Edition of "Gumbo for the Black Woman's Soul" Anthology That Benefits HBCU Students
Nationwide — Aviella Aloha, renowned author, speaker, and financial educator, announces the preorder launch of her custom cover edition of the anthology Gumbo for the Black Woman’s Soul. This powerful […]
71-Year-Old Black Health Educator Launches Harriet Tubman-Inspired TV Show to Empower Girls
Nationwide — Celebrated author and health educator Karol V. Brown proudly announces her latest book, The Harriet Tubman Way: An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment, and Legendary Leadership for Girls. […]
77-Year-Old Black Woman From Arizona Becomes First-Time Homeowner
Nationwide — At the age of 77, Sherry Yates from Coolidge, Arizona, finally achieved what many consider the cornerstone of the American Dream—homeownership. Despite the challenges and setbacks that came […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Wants to Be Adopted Says She Loves to Accessorize
Nationwide — Meet Gabby, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from the Texas foster care system who is looking for her forever family. Despite facing some tough times, she remains upbeat […]
Florida Jury Convicts Woman Who Fatally Shot Her Black Neighbor During Ongoing Dispute
Nationwide — 60-year-old Susan Lorincz, who is white, has been convicted of manslaughter after fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens. Lorincz claimed she acted in self-defense, firing her […]
Texas Teen, Parents Die in Car Crash While on Their Way to College Move-In Day
Nationwide — 17-year-old Andril Arvind and her parents, tragically lost their lives in a crash while on their way to her college move-in day at the University of Texas at […]