Nationwide — Shayna Bell, the Founder and CEO of Mobile Notary Dispatch Services, has now launched book entitled There’s Power in Your Stamp and also a live workshop on January […]
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Groundbreaking Documentary on Black Women’s Health, “Sistahs Getting Well”
Nationwide — In 2010, the life of Jacqueline Glass took an unexpected turn. During a routine doctor’s visit, she was diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and hypothyroidism. […]
Black Author Releases Report to Help Homeowners Pay Off Their Mortgages Fast
Nationwide — Author Mujiba Salaam Parker, “The Empowerment Queen,” has released a new report called How I Paid Off My 30-Year Mortgage in Less Than 3 Years! that teaches homeowners […]
Black Siblings, Financial Advisors Launch Program to Help Families Build Legacies That Last
Nationwide — Meet Marcella Mollon-Williams and her brother Mark Mollon, the founders of The Family Legacy Experience™, the most comprehensive legacy planning program for African American families in the nation. […]
Black-Owned Streaming Platform Releases Its First Original Film, “Workplace Drama,” Worldwide in Partnership With Tamera Hill Productions
Tamera Hill has graced the stage of multiple streaming platforms including Netflix, Pureflix, BET+, Amazon Prime, and others. Nationwide — Tamera Hill, in collaboration with Hidden Gem Entertainment TV, announces […]
Black Woman-Owned Children’s Book Publisher Releases Its Newest Title
Nonfiction picture book tells the story of a civil rights demonstration through the eyes of a real-life child activist Nationwide — Ohio Humanities and Daydreamers Press announces the release of […]
Jessica Bantom Joins DLR Group as Equity, Diversity, and Belonging Leader
Nationwide — DLR Group announced the appointment of Jessica Bantom as the firm’s Global Leader for Equity, Diversity, and Belonging. She joins DLR Group as a principal and a member […]
Black Woman Makes History, Earns Two Doctorate Degrees in One Year Despite Personal Hardships
Nationwide — Theresa A. Doby, an accomplished scholar from Chicago, Illinois, has achieved an extraordinary academic feat that stands as a testament to her unwavering determination and resilience. Overcoming financial […]
Black Founder of Chatbot Engineer Academy Aims to Transform Lives and Strengthen Communities Through Tech
Nationwide — Chatbot Engineer Academy, started by Audrey Bell-Kearney, the President of the Gwinnett Women’s Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the launch of the groundbreaking “UpSkill To UpLift […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Hair Care Products That Restore Stubborn Damaged Hair in Weeks
Nationwide — Meet Angela H. Brown, Founder and CEO of Deserve Healthy Hair, which produces the first plant-based product line that reverses extreme hair loss issues much faster than most […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Makes History, Launches Vision Board App For Setting Goals
Nationwide — According to the Pessimism and Hope: A Survey of the Financial Status and Aspirations of Black Americans report by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, 75 […]
Black Couple to File Lawsuit Against Chili's For Having to Pay Before Eating
Nationwide — Markesha Futrell-Smith is filing a discrimination lawsuit after they were asked to pay upfront before placing an order at a Chili’s restaurant in Denver, Colorado. What’s more, the manager […]
"Untold Story of Black Librarians" Documentary Shines Spotlight on Library Workers
Nationwide — Prepare to be captivated by a groundbreaking documentary highlighting the remarkable contributions of Black librarians, who stand at the forefront in the battle against book banning and censorship. […]
Actress Raven-Symoné Mourns the Loss of Her Younger 31-Year-Old Brother
Nationwide — Raven-Symoné is going through a tough time as she mourns the loss of her younger brother, Blaize Pearman, who passed away at the age of 31. The actress […]
Black Woman Turns 108 Years Old, Possibly Oldest Person in Georgia
Nationwide — Meet Flora Mae White, an African American woman from Georgia who just turned 108 years old. Flora, who has spent her entire life in the state, is now […]
Beyonce’s Backup Singer Who is Also an Uber Driver Serenades Her Passengers
Nationwide — Meet Deanna Dixon, a former backup singer for Beyoncé on her concert tours who is now known as “The Rideshare Queen” on TikTok for serenading her Uber passengers […]
White House Visit Inspires Black Mom, Teen Daughter to Launch Cybersecurity Book and Game For Kids
Nationwide — London Walker, a 15-year-old African American high school student and aspiring lawyer from Oakland, California, has launched a new book for Black and brown children entitled The ABCs […]
Top Black Women in Law Enforcement and First Response to Headline Conference
Nationwide — The Sheroes In Action: Empowered Mindset, Resilient Force – Female in Law Enforcement and First Response Conference is proud to announce its distinguished lineup of keynote speakers and […]
Author's New Book, "Black Voices", Features Empowering Quotes From the Pan-African World
Find wisdom, inspiration, and new insight in this definitive volume of empowering quotes from the Pan-African world. Nationwide — With over 60 quotations carefully researched by National Black Cultural Information […]
41-Year-Old Black American Mom Moves to Italy and Buys a House For $62K
Nationwide — Meet Stephanie Synclair, a 41-year-old Black mom from Atlanta, Georgia, who decided to make Sicily her second home. In 2022, she became the proud owner of a $62,000 […]
Black Triplet Sisters Make History, Graduate Together With Nursing Degree
Nationwide — The Stephenson triplets — Jean, Jeanet, and Jeanice — have made history after recently graduating together with nursing degrees from South University in Montgomery, Alabama. The sisters, who […]
Black Woman Makes History, Graduates With Honors With Degree in Marine Engineering
Nationwide — Monica Nancy Candny, a 23-year-old woman from Ghana, has made history by graduating with top honors in Marine Engineering from the Regional Maritime University in Ghana. She celebrated her […]
Les Brown and His Daughter, Dr. Ona Brown, to Headline Las Vegas Small Business Conference
The Three-day Event Features Guest Speakers, Workshops, and Multiple Networking Opportunities Nationwide — Dr. Ona Love Brown, and her dad, the legendary Les Brown, will headline the upcoming Expansion Small […]
Black Woman, Virginia Crossing Guard Retires After 56 Years on the Job
Nationwide — Meet Elizabeth Stanton, an 83-year-old African American woman from Norfolk, Virginia who dedicated 56 years of her life to safeguarding local elementary school children. For more than five decades, […]
Black Realtor in the DFW Area Serving Her Community by Helping Them Sell or Purchase Homes
Nationwide — Towanda C. Gayle, a leading realtor in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area, is thrilled to announce her commitment to helping high-end clients achieve their real estate goals. By […]
Black Author Turned Publishing Coach Sets Out to Create 1,500 New Authors in 36 Months
Nationwide — Renowned author turned book publishing coach Kellie Brooks has embarked on a mission to empower 1,500 new and aspiring authors to bring their stories to life within the […]
70-Year-Old Black Woman From Uganda Gives Birth to Healthy Twins
Nationwide — Safina Namukwaya, a 70-year-old woman from Uganda, is making headlines as one of the oldest mothers as she recently gave birth to twins via cesarean at a fertility […]
Untold History of a Black American Queen Revealed in Author's Novel Based on True Historical Events
Nationwide — Based on true historical events, award-winning author Vanessa Miller’s latest novel — The American Queen — unveils the hidden history and inspiring story of Louella, a resilient Black […]
22-Year-Old Black Author’s New Children’s Book Sheds Light on Food Allergy Awareness
Nationwide — KiAnna Nycole always wished to find characters in books and on-screen who shared her experience of living with food allergies. However, the absence of such representation made her […]
Black Non-Profit in North Carolina Takes Steps to Meaningful Change by Donating Socks to Local Schools
Nationwide — Straight Talk Support Group, a community-based organization, widely known as STSG, provides support group resources for families and friends of an incarcerated loved one and transitional housing for […]
Black Couple Partners With PGA REACH to Launch National Diversity Golf Program for HBCUs
Nationwide — Angel Rich-Jones and her husband Karl Jones, have launched a non-profit partnership with J.P. Lunn, PGA member and President of PGA REACH Middle-Atlantic, to launch a signature HBCU […]
Black Entrepreneurs in NYC Unite to Claim Billions at JFK and Laguardia Airports
Nationwide — The Southeast Queens Chamber of Commerce is leading their membership into millions. Jamaica, Queens houses the two largest airports in NY – both JFK and LaGuardia airports. The […]
Black Girlz Productions Presents Third Sold-Out Performance of “Love Letters to the Black Man” in Inglewood, California
Nationwide — Black Girlz Productions presents “Love Letters to the Black Man” on August 3, 2024 at The Miracle Theater located in Inglewood, California. All are invited to attend this […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Helping to Build a Shopping Center in Rhode Island
Nationwide — As an African American woman in real estate development, Maranda Walker Dowell is elevating the concept of ‘Buy the Block’ to remarkable new heights. She is the co-founder […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Makes History with Her Line of Coffee That Combines the Power of Organic Mushrooms
Nationwide — Jessica Francois, a 35-year-old Haitian American entrepreneur from West Palm Beach, Florida, has become the first Black woman in history to launch a line of mushroom coffee. Her […]
88-Year-Old Black Woman From Maryland Recognized For Three Decades of Foster Care
Nationwide — Emma Thompson, an 88-year-old African American woman from Montgomery County, Maryland, was honored for her 33 years of dedicated service as a foster parent. Having cared for over […]
Black Educator Inspires Healthy Relationships as the Author of Over 45 Captivating Books About Love
Nationwide — Meet Kay Shanee, a devoted African American mother, wife, and business education teacher, on a mission to create a positive narrative for Black love. With a passion for […]
Jacquelyn Price Ward, Vice President of the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund Board of Trustees, Honored at NASP Chicago 2024 Trailblazing Women Luncheon
Nationwide — Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) Vice President Jacquelyn Price Ward was chosen as one of 20 Trailblazing Illinois Women who are champions of diversity and inclusion in financial […]
Meet the Specialist Who Helps Black Women to Identify and Fight Narcissistic Relationship Abuse
Nationwide — Ina Johnson Myers is a specialist and relationship coach who helps women understand the difference between healthy and narcissistic love and relationships. Over the past 20+ years, she […]
Black Nonprofit Leader to Receive Exemplary Service Luminary Award from the National Bar Association
Toni D. Newman, Director of The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements at NMAC (National Minority AIDS Council) in Washington DC, is being honored by the National Bar Association’s […]
Two Black Medical Professionals Launch New Magazine to Empower Nurses
Nationwide – Meet Dr. Donel J. Richemond and Dr. Carl F. Charlot, MD, MBA, PA, two African American medical professionals who have launched The Nurses Magazine, an online magazine and […]
79-Year-Old Black Woman From Alabama Graduates, Earns Bachelor's Degree
Nationwide — Angerline Day, a 79-year-old woman from Montgomery, Alabama, recently proudly graduated from college after four years of hard work. “I don’t give myself any expiration dates on anything,” […]
Black Teen Designs Her Prom Dress Inspired by Prince and Frog Disney Movie
Nationwide — Layla Hildreth, an African American high school senior from Irondale, Alabama, designed her own prom dress, drawing inspiration from Princess Tiana, the beloved character from Disney’s The Princess and […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl From Florida Makes History, Graduates High School
Nationwide — E’leese Shelton, a 12-year-old African-American girl from Tallahassee, Florida, has made national headlines after graduating from high school at such a young age.
Founder of Black-Owned Tech Startup Introduces Second 5G Smartphone Release
Nationwide — In a remarkable display of innovation, 29-year-old Chaymeriyia Moncrief, the founder of NSPRE, has introduced her second smartphone, 4 years after the first one. Moncrief, a tech founder […]
Black Trauma Specialist With 20 Years of Experience Working For Fortune 500 Companies to Deliver Groundbreaking Webcast
Nationwide — Tiffany Mensah, Certified Trauma Support Specialist and Executive Director of D.O.V.E.S. Network®, is set to deliver a groundbreaking webcast titled “Trauma-Informed HR: The Key to Unlocking Your Team’s […]
Black Female Pilot Retires From United Airlines After 34 Years
Nationwide — Theresa Claiborne, who once made history as the first African American female pilot in the United States Air Force, is making history again as she retires from United […]
Black Filipino Woman Makes History, Crowned Miss Universe Philippines For First Time Ever
Nationwide — Chelsea Manalo, whose father is African American and mother is Filipina, has made history as the first Black woman ever to win the Miss Universe Philippines title. Her […]
Meet the Black Woman Making History as a Nurse Despite Being Wheelchair Bound
Nationwide — Meet Andrea Dalzell, an African American woman from New York City who became a Registered Nurse despite being wheelchair-bound since childhood. Andrea, also known as The Seated Nurse, […]
94-Year-Old Grandmother Fulfills Her Dream of Wearing a Wedding Dress
Nationwide — At 94 years old, Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of wearing a wedding dress. This comes nearly 7 decades after her wedding in […]
Meet the Black Designer Whose Vibrant Decor Collection is Now Available at Macy’s, Wayfair, Target, and other Major Retailers
Nationwide — Rochelle Porter Design, a leading Black woman-owned home decor brand, is excited to announce the availability of its new decor collection at major retailers nationwide, just in time […]
Two Black Teens Create Children's Book Exposing Secret FBI Tactics Used to Neutralize Civil Rights Activists
Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, gear up for their book signing event debuting a children’s book that sheds light on historical events, featuring characters inspired by civil […]
Black Woman Who Survived a Plane Crash Earns Masters Degree in Business
Nationwide — Meet Kechi Okwuchi, a survivor of a devastating plane crash in Nigeria, who years later, successfully earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction. Despite enduring severe […]
The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project Sponsors Tribute to Donny Hathaway Produced by Brother Let’s Talk in Partnership with Birmingham Cares
Event Celebrates the Music Icon’s Legacy and Highlights Mental Health Awareness Month Nationwide — Donnita Hathaway, daughter of music legend Donny Hathaway, and founder of the not-for-profit organization, The Donny […]
Founder Launches New Social Media App Called 'BlackListed' to Empower Black Community Through Networking
Nationwide — Channing Bell, a visionary African American woman with over a decade of experience in product management across the technology and oil and gas sectors, has launched a new […]
102-Year-Old Black Woman From Virginia Makes History, Finally Earns College Degree
Nationwide — At 102 years old, Sarah Simpkins has achieved her dream of earning a college degree as she recently graduated from Brightpoint Community College’s Early Childhood Education program in […]
Triplets From Colorado Graduate From High School at the Top of Their Class
Nationwide — Triplets Mariah, Mercy, and Samuel Addai-Opoku, who are from Aurora, Colorado, have simultaneously graduated from high school at the top of their class. Their parents, Kwasi and Margaret […]
Houston Area Black Entrepreneur Whose Banana Pudding Spot Was Reviewed By Keith Lee Expands Menu
Nationwide — Janel Prator is the Founder and CEO of The Puddery, a Black-owned dessert spot in Pearland, Texas, that according to Keith Lee sells the best banana pudding in […]
Doctor Makes History, Opens First Black Woman-Owned Sleep Clinic to Help Children and Families Sleep Better
Nationwide — Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, the Founder and CEO of The Restful Sleep Place, the first Black woman-owned sleep clinic, provides holistic sleep care for children from infancy to 18 […]
Black Mom and Daughter Make History, Graduate Together from Rutgers University
Nationwide — In a touching moment, Latonya Johnson, who is 43 years old, and her daughter, Laila, who is 21 years old, are proudly celebrating their simultaneous graduation from Rutgers […]
Black Teen From Louisiana Named Valedictorian and Receives Nearly $1M in Scholarships From 13 Colleges
Nationwide — Cur’Dericka Rice, a 17-year-old African American girl from Monroe, Louisiana, graduated valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a remarkable 33 on her ACT. What’s more, she earned […]
Five Black Students, Ages 14-16, Just Earned Their First College Degree
Nationwide — Five young African American students who formerly attended Icon Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida are now college graduates as well. All five of them — 14-year-old Keniah Washington, […]
60-Year-Old Black CEO Fed Up With Night Sweats From Menopause Expands Family-Owned Bamboo Sleepwear Line
Nationwide — 60-year-old Donna Taylor and her sister, Deborah, are now helping women address the issues of menopause with their stylish bamboo sleepwear brand, Sleep Sassy. After becoming fed up […]
Entrepreneur Launches Black-Owned Mental Health Insurance Credentialing Business to Address Mental Health Disparities
Nationwide — Meet Frances Latimer, Founder and CEO of Open Door Billing LLC, an MBE-certified, Black-owned company that aims to address the systemic credentialing disparities that disproportionately affect minority mental […]