Charlotte, NC — Don’t wait until the next unarmed Black man is killed by racist cops or the next racially insensitive advertisement from corporations to start talking about having our […]
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Support Creates Successful Black Female Entrepreneurs
Becoming a successful black entrepreneur isn’t easy, but with support & inspiration, more successful black female entrepreneurs are making their mark every day. Nationwide — Over the years, many entrepreneurs […]
The Only Black Woman-Owned Beef Jerky Manufacturer in the Country is Now a Supplier for NFL and MLB Training Camps
Jachin, AL — Marjorie’s Beef Jerky is currently shipping to Major League Baseball teams (including to Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Amir Garrett, who loves the products) and NASCAR. In addition, the […]
The First Black-Owned Day Trading Company of Its Kind is Teaching Courses on How to Profit From the Stock Market!
Latoya and Ernest, founders of TheProfitRoom.com, want to help as many African Americans as possible learn how to make $200 a day or more investing in the stock market. Nationwide […]
Support Buy From a Black Woman Awareness Day on November 19th
The month of November spotlights and supports the efforts of Black women entrepreneurs worldwide, culminating in a Black Friday Online Marketplace. Atlanta, GA — Buy From A Black Woman, Inc. […]
19 Black Judges Elected in Texas -- and All of Them are Women!
Houston, TX — 19 Black women have made history after their sweep victory to judgeships in Harris County, the largest county in the state of Texas. A photo of them […]
Election Judge Resigns After Being Caught on Video Screaming at a Black Voter
Williamson County, TX — Lila Guzman, an election supervisor and judge who is white, has resigned from her job after a video that has gone viral shows her yelling at […]
Black Business Summit Levels Up Black Entrepreneurs
FREE Online Conference Reveals How To Start, Grow & Scale A Business Austin, TX — Over 10 million U.S. based African Americans identify themselves as entrepreneurs. Yet research also reveals […]
Black Author/Poet L.D. Jones Releases Her Latest Collection of 40 Marriage Proposals Poems
Nationwide — After the success of Poetry for All Walks Of Life, Everyday Poetry for Everyday People and Poems All About Love, L.D. Jones has released her 4th collection of […]
Meet the HBCU Graduate Who Recently Co-Hosted Elizabeth City State University’s 50th Golden Class Reunion for the Class of 1968
Nationwide — Elizabeth City North Carolina’s own Trequita Overton, ECSU 1999, Interim President, Atlanta Metro Alumni Chapter 2018, along with “Mr. Talk” Otis R. Strong III, ’76 recently hosted the […]
Black-Owned Toy Company Introduces First Ever Series of African American Mermaid Princess Dolls
Nationwide — Just in time for #BlackGirlsRock, #BlackGirlMagic, and every other hashtag that celebrates Black women, one Black-owned toy company has just released what they are calling the first ever […]
This Sassy Mother, Mentor and Empowerment Coach is Changing Women’s Lives With 6 Months of Unlimited Coaching
Women’s empowerment coach Kim Trosper is an expert at helping women become more successful, live more abundantly, and be happier through her wide-range of tools from Sassy Women Coaching. Nationwide […]
Black Girl Whose White Classmates Put Rope Around Her Neck Awarded $68,000
Austin, TX — The family of a Black girl who claims her white classmates violently put a rope around her neck has been awarded $68,000. A jury in Austin, Texas […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Vintage Dolls with a Modern Twist!
Stephanie Dean, founder of StepStitches, is a kid at heart that creates keepsakes for a new generation Atlanta, GA — StepStitches announces the launch of a book and a family […]
Formerly Homeless Single Mom with 5 Children Who Graduated Law School Has Just Passed the Bar Exam!
Houston, TX — Iesha Champs, the single mother whose inspiring story and graduation photo with her five kids went viral on social media about six months ago, is now a […]
So, Here's the Thing About Young Black Girls Who Only Play With White Dolls...
Nationwide — Research confirms that brown skin girls that only play with white dolls often grow up thinking that being “white” is beautiful, and that being “black” or “brown” is […]
Harvard University Selects Author and Consultant Allison V. Manswell to Address Race in the Workplace
Ellicott City, MD — As part of their Diversity Dialogue Series, Harvard University has selected Allison V. Manswell to speak on Race in the Workplace. Allison is the author of […]
A Short Documentary Examines Why Pregnancy is Killing Black Women
Nationwide — The statistics are grim: Black women and black babies are losing their lives at a rate that’s 3-4x higher than any other ethnicity during pregnancy and childbirth in […]
63-Year Old Grandmother Arrested for Leaving Racist Note for Black Neighbors
Greentown, IN — Deborah Cantwell, a 63-year old white woman from Indiana, has been arrested after allegedly leaving a racist note on the front door of her new neighbors. Cantwell, however, […]
Pretti Emage Shares Their Single Hit Release Dedicated (Music For Mell) During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Nationwide — Pretti Emage, pronounced Pretty Image, is Florida’s hottest young female hip-hop and R&B multi talent sensation. Since forming the group back in 2016 in their hometown of Clearwater […]
Ethiopia Makes History by Electing Its First Ever Female President
Worldwide — For the first time ever, the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is a woman. Her name is Sahle-Work Zewde, she is 68-years old, and she […]
Innocent Black Mom Charged For the Death of Her 1-Year Old Who Was Killed by Hurricane Florence
Charlotte, NC — Union County Sheriff’s detectives have unjustly filed criminal charges against Dazia Ideah Lee, a 20-year old African American mother, for driving around barricades on route NC 218 […]
Black Entrepreneur Rebrands Her Event Planning Company to Specialize in Boutique Weddings
Plainfield, IL — Southwest suburban-native Qiana Turner has re-launched her business – formerly named Propose This Event Planning – as Madison Elyse Events (M.E. Events) in 2016 with a new […]
New One-Woman Play, “A Dark Skin Woman’s Revenge,” Tells the Sad Story About Women Growing Up Black and Ugly in America
Rashida Strober, who was once mocked by Charlemagne Tha God and the Breakfast Club as “Donkey of the Day” for being the Dark Skin Activist™, is fighting back with a […]
Jack and Jill of America Foundation Providing $2,500 Need-Based Scholarships
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s National Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors who will become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, four year post secondary […]
Foundation Established After Black Mom Dies From Childbirth Complications Because Doctors Ignored Her For 7 Hours
Los Angeles, CA — Kira Johnson, a 39-year old African-American woman, was a beautiful and wonderful wife and mother. But all of that was taken away when she died of […]
‘The Outdoorsman,’ a Love Story Starring Sasheer Zamata, Premieres in Los Angeles on November 2nd, Followed by iTunes Release on November 20th
“This was nice to do a role where I was funny, but that wasn’t the point of why I was there. You get to see more range. You get to […]
Meet the Black Teen Who Says She Identifies as White -- And That Being Black is "Gross and Ugly!"
Nationwide — Treasure, a 16-year old African American girl, recently appeared on Dr. Phil and boldy said that she aligns herself with a certain group of people who are “perfect” […]
In New Book "Circle of Stone," Determined African Americans Fight Racial Oppression Using Clever Tactics!
Nationwide — Tired. Just tired. The Black community of small West Steward, Arkansas was just tired of living with fear every single day. Tired of the daily insults, physical abuse, […]
Introducing the First Ever Online Platform For Black and Minority Freelancers
Incluzion.co launches to help entrepreneurs find and hire diverse US-based freelancers Nationwide — Incluzion.co is a new online platform that easily allows entrepreneurs to find and hire Black, Latinx and […]
14-Year Old Girl Being Punched By Officers Was Justified, According to Florida Police Chief
Coral Springs, FL — Another viral video has sparked controversy between police and African Americans. This time, it involves two police officers beating up a 14-year old Black girl on […]
20-Year Old Black Woman to Sue Police Dept After They Mistook Her For a Male Robbery Suspect
Glendale, WI — Robin Anderson, a 20-year old African-American pre-school teacher from Wisconsin, was a victim of mistaken identity last year when she was wrongfully and violently arrested for a […]
In a Broken Healthcare System, Black Herbalists Lead the Charge: Karen Rose Calls for 'A Healer in Every Home'
Nationwide — As political tensions rise and the healthcare system continues to fail Black and Brown communities, the urgency of self-reliance in health has never been more unmistakable. Master Herbalist […]
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 […]