Nationwide — Zhe L. Scott, founder and CEO of The SEO Queen, is an entrepreneur who is very passionate about her work as a web developer and search engine optimization […]
Women
Late Night with Bennie Love Podcast Has Women Going Crazy
Nationwide — The Bshani Radio App, which is on over 3 million smartphones worldwide, exclusively features the sexiest voice online: Bennie Love, the host of Late Night with Bennie Love. […]
Brooklyn Academy For Girls Celebrates First Graduating Class With 100% College Acceptance
Nationwide — Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) Charter School, an all-girls high school in Brooklyn, New York, is celebrating its first graduating class in the school’s history. Even more, all […]
"Girl, Don't Play! Pray" — Black Author Releases Book That Helps Women Recognize Toxic Relationship Red Flags
Ina Johnson Myers has released a professional women’s guide to identifying a man’s brokenness! Atlanta, GA — Meet Ina Johnson Myers, a speaker and certified life coach who is also […]
Military Base Welcomes First Ever Black-Owned Natural Haircare Vending Machine
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, CEO and founder of Diva By Cindy, has expanded her natural hair vending machine brand to the heights of the Armed Forces. Yes, the opportunity has […]
Black Social Worker Releases New Guide For Caregivers and Patients on Navigating the Healthcare System
Nationwide — Kenshara Cravens, having a heart to alleviate the stress and pressure on patients and their loved ones, has written an easy-to-read handbook on how to approach healthcare. She […]
Black Non-Profit Founder Launches Unique Campaign to Help Relieve Tension and Stress
Nationwide — Rosalind Tompkins, President and Founder of the nonprofit organization, Mothers In Crisis, Inc., has launched the 10,000 Balls for Hope Campaign and Essay Contest because too many people […]
Actress Janet Hubert Slams Phylicia Rashad for Supporting Bill Cosby
Nationwide — Phylicia Rashad, who starred alongside Bill Cosby for many years, is receiving backlash following her celebratory tweet on Bill Cosby’s release from prison after his rape conviction was […]
Black Nurse Releases Best-Selling New Book, Tells Her Personal Story of Dealing With COVID-19 Patients
Nationwide — There is something divinely special about people who choose to risk [and sometimes] sacrifice their lives for the sake of others. Sheltee [Debose] Felton is one of them! […]
Siblings in Atlanta Team Up to Pay Off Their Mom's Mortgage
Nationwide — June Hassan, a mother from Atlanta, Georgia, says she was pleasantly surprised when her children decided to help her pay off her house. It started out as a […]
Black Female Entrepreneur on the Rise With Her All-Natural Skincare Brand, Anna Grace Beauty
Nationwide — Meet Shanara Armstrong, founder and CEO of Anna Grace Beauty, a Black-owned, all-natural skincare brand that embodies the beauty and fragility of a woman’s skin. The company has […]
Couple Opens Online Store With Over 170 Black-Owned Products From Over 58 Businesses
Nationwide — Meet Troy and Aurora Nkrumah Dixon, the owners of The Necessities Company, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based storefront and online platform that sells more than 170 products from Black-owned […]
Entrepreneur Who Sold 25,000+ Coloring Books Launches New Line of Skin Tone Coloring Pencils
Raleigh, NC — Latoya Nicole, founder and CEO of Entrepreneurs Color Too, the #1 bestselling Black-owned coloring books and supplies company, announces a milestone of selling 25,000 books and launching […]
Author Addresses Social Justice and Black Trauma in New Book
Los Angeles, CA — The murders of Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement officials have compelled author Roberta ‘Robbie’ Roberts, pseudonym, to pen 280+ pages of fiery prose, […]
Black Psychologist Releases First Ever Therapy Card Deck For Black Men
Nationwide — Dr. Ebony, the creator of My Therapy Cards, the first card deck and self-help tool for Black women, has finally created the first therapy card deck for Black […]
Founders of Black Women-Led Organization Launch Event Series to Teach Educators How to Be More Innovative
Nationwide — Teach Your Heart Out (TYHO), a Black-women-led organization, founded by Lisa Dunnigan and Tosha Wright, is committed to creating high-impact programs and events for educators. They have recently […]
HBCU Vice President, Black Mom of 3 Wins National Mother of the Year Award
Dr. Mautra Staley Jones recognized for positively impacting communities around her; excellence in educational & organizational experience. Nationwide — Known as one of Oklahoma’s youngest thought leaders, Dr. Mautra Staley […]
Black Certified Travel Advisor Encourages Travelers to Book COVID-19 Safe Trips With Her Professional Agency
Mount Vernon, NY — During this global pandemic, everyone is adjusting to a new normal. Domestic and international travel has become a different process. 80% of international destinations have prohibited […]
First National Telethon for Black Maternal Health to Capture Black Birth Experiences
Black Parents Invited to Call 855-450-IRTH to Leave a Doctor or Hospital Review for New Yelp-like App to Address Racism and Bias in Maternity Care Nationwide — On Friday, June […]
Former Foster Care Student Expelled From High School Graduates From Howard Law School
Nationwide — Alexis Hawkins, an African American woman from Washington, DC who was expelled from high school, has turned her life around and has earned her law degree from Howard […]
Sha’Carri Richardson Makes History as One of the Fastest Women in the World
Nationwide — 21-year old Sha’Carri Richardson has officially made the 2021 U.S. Olympic team after an amazing performance in Eugene, Oregon where she won first place in the women’s 100-meter […]
Black Nurse Practitioner Launches Platform to Assist Students Transitioning into Practice
Nationwide — Meet Latrina Walden, a Family Nurse Practitioner and nursing professor in Atlanta who has launched Latrina Walden Exam Solutions (LWES) – the premier destination for today’s workforce to […]
How Kim Kardashian Helps Innocent Black Prisoners is a Problem
By C. Beasley, founder of the Prison Reform Project Nationwide — Kim Kardashian has no doubt been a major asset in bringing national attention to prison reform and wrongful convictions […]
Two Black Entrepreneurs Launch Free Webinar on How to Get Started in the Stock Market
Nationwide — Two successful financial entrepreneurs specializing in overlooked investors will present a virtual webinar called “20 Things You Need to Know to Get Started in the Stock Market” to […]
Award-Winning Black Author Reveals How She Went From Being Unselected to Respected in the Literary World
Nationwide — After being denied by multiple traditional publishing companies and media outlets, author Charron Monaye dared to step out on faith and birth her literary legacy. Born and raised […]
NYC Mother Throws Newborn and Toddler Out of Apartment Window
Nationwide — Dejhanay Jarrell, a 24-year old mother from Brooklyn, is facing multiple charges after allegedly throwing her two children — a newborn and a toddler — out of their […]
Black Teen Accepted into 140 Colleges, Makes History With $5M in Scholarship Awards
Nationwide — Jada Jerrelle Brown, an African American college-bound student from New Orleans, has been accepted into 141 colleges and universities and awarded $5 million in scholarships.
High School Grad Graciously Turns Down $40K Scholarship
Nationwide — 17-year old Verda Tetteh, a college-bound student from Massachusetts, is set to attend Harvard University in the fall on a full-ride scholarship. However, she also won another $40,000 […]
Meet the Black Woman Helping Incarcerated Youth and Men 16-24 to Become Entrepreneurs and Inventors
Nationwide — Dr. Shanna Carter, known as “The Purpose Resuscitator,” has overcome many obstacles in her life but the reward of empowering and encouraging people, especially youth and incarcerated males, […]
Meet the 94th Black Woman to Have Raised $1M in Venture Capital For Her Startup
Nationwide — Janice Omadeke, founder and CEO of an Austin, Texas-based tech startup called The Mentor Method, has raised $1.4 million in seed funding to galvanize workplace inclusion and equity […]
Woman Entrepreneur Expands Baltimore's Only Black-Owned Commercial Kitchen and Cafe
Natasha Wainwright of Just Natasha’s Brittle Continues to Be More for the city of Baltimore Announcing the Expansion of B’More with Pride Commercial Kitchen and Cafe Collaborative Venture with Food […]
Black Counselor of 27 Years Launches Online Camp to Train Athletes How to be Mentally Tough
Nationwide — Kim Chisolm, an experienced counselor with a degree in psychology and a love for sports, will be presenting an online mental toughness summer camp called Mental Fortitude: A […]
Black Teen Shot in the Face Gets Her Jaw Reconstructed with AI and 3D Printing
Nationwide — Mya Buie, a 17-year-old African American girl from West Des Moines, Iowa, was shot in the face and nearly lost her jaw. However, doctors were able to use […]
Black Author's New Book, "When the Heart Shatters and the Lungs Collapse," Addresses Survival Through Life Transformations
Nationwide — Acclaimed author Patricia Morgan announces the release of When the Heart Shatters and the Lungs Collapse, a deeply moving book that poignantly explores the intricacies of survival in […]
Meet the Woman Behind the First Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day Coming Later This Year
Nationwide — This year marks a historic first with the recognition of Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day, to be observed annually on September 19th. The national observance is dedicated […]
Author Releases New Children's Book "The ABCs of R&B," About the Legends of Black Music
Nationwide — Get ready to hit the stage with The ABCs of R&B, the first A-to-Z children’s book celebrating the legends of rhythm and blues. Written by educator and author […]
16-Year-Old Black Girl Tragically Shot Dead in Her Home by Another Teen
Nationwide — Jazariah Del Toro, a 16-year-old African American teen from New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shot and killed in her home on Tuesday. Authorities say another 16-year-old boy, who […]
Detroit Judge Charged With Stealing $270K in Funds From Disabled Adults
Nationwide — Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin, who is from Detroit, Michigan, has been federally charged for allegedly stealing money from people under conservatorship. She is accused of working with others to […]
“Say It Loud, I am Black and I am Proud”: A Professor Teaching Children About Colorism
Nationwide — In her children’s book, Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Diversity, Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway speaks to the issue of colorism and the impact it can have on […]
Founder Launches National Association of Black Microschool Leaders to Support Growing Movement of Black-Led Education Innovation
New organization aims to unify, resource, and amplify Black educators reimagining K–12 education through microschools Nationwide — Nicole Stewart, Founder and Executive Director, has officially launched National Association of Black […]
Meet the Black Founder Transforming Lives Through Her Annual Retreat in New Orleans
Nationwide — Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson, Founder and CEO of The Big Easy Retreat, a best-selling author, and a Certified Christian Counselor, is intentional about providing women and teens with […]
2-Month-Old Baby Dies After Drinking Alcohol From Bottle, Mom Charged with Murder
Nationwide — Omayrilin Colon, a 37-year-old African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with murder after giving her 2-month-old son a bottle containing alcohol, killing him. Toxicology tests confirmed […]
Black Teacher, Mom of 2, Dies Suddenly After Risky Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica
Nationwide — Regina Brumley Kerr, a 45-year-old African American mother and teacher who was living in Costa Rica, tragically passed away after complications from a tummy tuck and liposuction. She […]
Officer Gives Ride to Woman, Discovers She Had Been Sleeping on Her Husband’s Grave for Months
Nationwide — Rhea Holmes, a 55-year-old African American woman from Syracuse, New York, had been sleeping on her husband’s grave for months when a chance encounter with Officer Jamie Pastorello turned […]
10-Year-Old With Autism Abused on School Bus by Aide While Driver Laughed
Nationwide — A 10-year-old child with autism and ADHD from Tampa, Florida, was abused on a school bus by aide Juanita Wright while driver Tonya Rice-Constant laughed. Video footage later […]
White Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After the Wife Gives Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — A couple from Orlando, Florida, is suing a fertility clinic after a DNA test showed their newborn baby is not genetically related to them. They claim a mix-up […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Mom's 3 Young Sons Die After Falling Through Frozen Pond
Nationwide — Cheynne Hangaman, an African American mother from Bonham, Texas, lost her three young sons after they fell through a frozen pond. She jumped into the icy water trying […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Continues to Join President Trump on Stage at His Events
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is set to appear at a Trump administration summit, promoting financial literacy for children while supporting early investment programs. The rapper says her involvement is about giving […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Trump Says the Attack on Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Was "Staged"
Nationwide — President Donald Trump claims the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar at her Minnesota town hall was staged, though he offered no evidence to support that claim. The congresswoman […]
Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested
Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]
Black Woman Who Fed Thousands of Homeless People Every Week for Decades Dies at 58
Nationwide — Shirley Raines, also known as Ms. Shirley, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, who cared for L.A.’s homeless, has died at 58. She spent decades providing food, showers, […]
Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison
Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]
Three Sisters "Shocked" Their Babies Were Born Within Months of Each Other
Nationwide — Three sisters from Omaha, Nebraska — Chi Whitemon, 26, Bri McGhee, 32, and Nesha Titsworth, 33 — welcomed babies within months of each other, surprising themselves and their […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Author's "Making of a Slave" Book Gains Popularity for Black History Month
Nationwide — This Black History Month 2026, Dr. Angeline Dean, educator, systems thinker, and unapologetic Cultural Gap Architect, shares her dissertation in book form, The Whiteness of Akkkademia & The […]
87-Year-Old Black Grandma Missing for a Week Found Safe Inside Walmart
Nationwide — Annie Stokes, an 87-year-old African American grandmother from Pascagoula, Mississippi, was reported missing and later found safe inside a Walmart after several days of searching. Her family confirmed she […]