Nationwide — There is a lot of talk of high-value men in social media, but the largest gathering of Black men and “men of value” occurred at the Million Man […]
Women
Founder of Award-Winning Nonprofit Honored By Prestigious Group of Black Women Scholars
New York, NY — M. Starita Boyce Ansari, Ph.D., founder of TheNew3Rs.org, has been honored by the “2021 Black Woman Give Back List” for her nonprofit’s work in helping to […]
Black Woman-Owned Courier Company Expands Services to More Cities, Including Los Angeles & San Antonio
Nationwide — Express Errands & Courier is one of the fastest-growing female lead companies in 2021, and their growth is not slowing down. The company currently has 11 locations and […]
Target Inks Deal with Black Doll Company, Orijin Bees, Founded by a 7-Year Old and Her Mother
The Black doll company, founded by a 7-year old girl and her mother, recently launched their Baby Bee collection on Target.com. Nationwide — Multicultural toy company, Orijin Bees, announced today […]
6-Year-Old Girl Makes History As Georgia's Youngest Certified Farmer
South Fulton, GA — Meet Kendall Rae Johnson, who at just 6-years old, is being recognized as the youngest certified farmer in the state of Georgia.
Black Woman Who Owns Fleet of Trucks Launches Event Series to Inspire Female Business Owners
Nationwide — On November 12-14, Global Power Tour will return to Houston, Texas to provide the ultimate business and luxe weekend for Black women business owners. Founded by Kristi Jackson-Muhammad, […]
19-Year Old Florida College Student Found Dead After Going Missing From Apartment
Nationwide — Miya Marcano, a 19-year old teenager from Pembroke Pines, Florida, was found dead more than a week after she had gone missing from her Orlando apartment. Her family […]
Family of Civil Rights Icon Louis Allen Shocked to Learn He Was Sold for $20 in 1926
Nationwide — Peonage Detective Dr. Antoinette Harrell has revealed through her research that the legendary civil rights activist, Louis Allen, was sold for $20 before his untimely death in 1926. […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches African-Themed Jewelry Line, Goes From $5K in Sales to $50K a Month
Meet Penny Clarke, founder of Millie’s International Creations, an online fashion boutique that sells high-end, handcrafted African-themed jewelry, handbags, and home fashion. She started the company six years ago when […]
Women of Color With Breast Cancer Launch New Brand Photography Campaign to Build Awareness
Nationwide — For the Breast of Us, the first-ever blog and online community for all women of color affected by breast cancer, is excited to announce the launch of its […]
Married Couple Launch Black Home Shopping Channel on Amazon, Roku and Apple TV
Nationwide — Chris & Roberta Holmes, the founders of The Black Home Shopping Channel streaming on Exposure Network TV, have announced that they are producing a new channel on the […]
Man Proposes to Adopt His 2 Stepdaughters While Getting Married to Their Mom
Nationwide — In a heartfelt moment at a wedding in Detroit, Michigan, the groom Dontez Williams proposed to the 2 daughters of his bride, asking if he could adopt them. […]
Nadula Introduces New Line of 100% Human Hair for Black Women of all Ages and Complexions
Nationwide — Nadula, a direct-to-consumer leading innovator in the manufacturer of 100% human hair products, has released new collections for women of color of all complexions. Along with new hairstyles […]
Founder of Black-Owned Firm Celebrates $10 Million in Growth Financing to Scale Cybersecurity Training Across America
Nationwide — Ida Byrd-Hill, founder and CEO of Detroit-based Automation Workz, has landed $10 million in growth financing to drive the expansion of her company’s cybersecurity certification training across America. […]
Children’s Book Author Crowned First Black Miss Pre Teen International
Greenville, NC — Morgan E. Taylor popped on the scene when she was 5-years old as the co-author of Daddy’s Little Princess, a nonfiction children’s book that introduces real princesses […]
Married Couple Die of COVID Hours Apart, Leaving Behind 7 Children
Nationwide — Troy and Charletta Green, a married couple from Detroit, Michigan, sadly died of COVID-19 within hours after the other. Their 7 children are grieving their tragic loss.
HBCU Student Mikayla Harris Earns $15K Astronaut Scholarship
Nationwide — Mikayla Harris, an African American student from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, is one of the winners of the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Foundation award. She received $15,000 […]
One Woman Show, Black Stage Play “The Naked Truth” to Debut in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA — Alijoh Entertainment Works (AEW) is proud to announce its inaugural production of The Naked Truth starring actress Tomeka Tiller. This riveting theatrical production, directed by the acclaimed […]
Black Founder, Who Has Secured $17M in Funds, Offers Free Grant Writing Training to Organizations in Need
Willoughby Hills, OH — Linda Peavy, the owner of LiPav Consulting, LLC, is offering virtual free grant writing training for organizations needing to increase their fund development. She launched her […]
Bay Area Author and Entrepreneur to Host Three-Day Life-Changing Virtual Summit
Paméla Michelle Tate’s Live the Life You Deserve Summit to deliver powerful strategies for creating and living a life you want and deserve. Oakland, CA — For Bay Area advocate […]
Alabama Mom Got on School Bus, Beat Up 11-Year-Old Who 'Bullied' Her Child
Nationwide — Nannatt Waldrop, a 37-year old mother from Jefferson County, Alabama, is facing charges after boarding a school bus and beating up an 11-year old child who allegedly was […]
Black Female Lawyer Launches Legal Fund to Support Black-Owned Businesses Raising Capital
Chicago, IL — Meet Elizabeth L. Carter, Esq., founder and owner of a Black woman-owned securities law firm that has launched a legal fund to support Black businesses that plan […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches Shoe Company That Caters to Sororities and Fraternities in the Divine 9
Birmingham, AL — Meet Kam Ballard, founder of b.c.e Shoes, an online company that customizes shoes for the sororities and fraternities in the Divine 9. She says that she started […]
Meet Pamela Uba, the First Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss Ireland
Ireland — Pamela Uba, who is a South African native, is crowned as the 2021 Miss Ireland, making her the first-ever Black Miss Ireland in its 74-year history.
Black Woman Takes on Male-Dominated Women's Online Fashion Industry
Shop Style Shark, a fast-growing, Black woman-owned online retailer is taking on the largely male-dominated online fashion industry. Nationwide — Dionne Middlebrooks, founder of online fashion retailer Shop Style Shark, […]
Meet Maia Chaka, the First Black Woman to Ever Officiate an NFL Game
Nationwide — Maia Chaka, who made history earlier this year as the first Black woman to become an NFL referee, has finally officiated a football matchup as an NFL official […]
Black Founder Launches Free Webinar to Teach Franchise Ownership Options for Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Since 2020, new businesses are emerging at an unprecedented rate and as more accessible paths to entrepreneurship arise, franchising has become a viable, more attainable option to consider, […]
Woman Jailed at 14 for Allegedly Shoving White Teacher’s Aide Releases Memoir Detailing Life in the Aftermath
ShaQuanda Cotton, who in 2006 was sentenced to up to 7 years confinement at a Texas juvenile detention facility as a black teen following accusations that she pushed a white […]
Houston Author Releases New Children’s Book Featuring African-American Businesswomen
Houston, TX — Long-time entrepreneur and author, Gwen Richardson, has just released her new children’s book, Boss Women: Seven African-American Women Who Built Their Businesses From the Ground Up. The […]
Award-Winning Black Author Teams Up With Daughter to Release New Children’s Book Series Based on Her Life
Nationwide — Award-winning urban fantasy author S.L. Jackson is back, but this time he’s accompanied by his adolescent daughter, Shelby Lea. The father-daughter author duo has collaborated to release the […]
In New Book, Black Author Says That Prayer Saved Her Husband During the Pandemic
In their book entitled, “Praying Wife, Healed Husband,” author Marcy Myles-Clark and her husband, Tee, talk about the importance of having the proper resources in place such as having a […]
Haitian-American Woman Who Has Been Helping the Needy For Nearly 20 Years Will Now Be Named an African Queen. Literally
One of the many people that Marie Antoinette Jean-Pierre Theligene helps every single day at her Valley of Love Ministries in Florida was African and, when he went back home, […]
Bay Area Founder Launches 24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families
Nationwide — In Black families, caregiving is not a choice. It is a calling, a cultural expectation passed down through generations, and one of the most underserved responsibilities in America. […]
Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing
Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Angie Stone’s Children Sell Her Atlanta Home Amid Financial Struggles Following Her Death
Nationwide — Angie Stone’s children are putting their mom’s Atlanta home on the market after struggling to cover expenses following her sudden death last year. According to the family, debts […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]
Black Mom Successfully Stops Thief from Stealing Packages from Her Neighbor's Porch
Nationwide — Bernadette Williams, an African American mom from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stopped a porch pirate with $7 and a gesture of kindness, turning a tense moment into compassion. Her quick […]
Woman Celebrates Buying "Affordable" $40,000 Tesla, But the Fine Print Shows She Owes $94K
Nationwide — A woman has gone viral after celebrating her new Tesla Model Y, which she called “affordable,” with a $40,000 deal. The full cost, though, is a staggering $94,000 […]
Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]
"Showtime at the Apollo" Co-Host Kiki Shepard Sadly Passes Away at 74
Nationwide — Kiki Shepard, best known as the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at 74 after a heart attack. She built a lasting legacy on television, the stage, […]
Black Mom of 2 Missing in Detroit Found Murdered a Year Later
Nationwide — Kayla Swanigan, a 24-year-old African American woman, went missing in Detroit, Michigan, after a planned meeting with a friend never happened. A year later, her family learned she […]
Two Black Sisters Still Missing from Their Adoptive Home Nearly Three Years Later
Nationwide — Tamara Perez, 15, and her sister Iris Perez, 14, have been missing from their adoptive home in Prudenville, Michigan, since June 28, 2023. Authorities, including the FBI, continue […]
Black Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, has announced that Kaylenne Brown, founder of Plant-Based Eatz LLC, has been named the winner of the Pathways to Success Pitch […]
White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money
Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]
Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason
Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]
Black Teen Sisters Who Went Missing Six Months Ago Have Been Found Safe
Nationwide — Two sisters, Tyra Lively and Tatianna Lively, who are from Jacksonville, Florida, went missing six months ago but were found safe ten days after their disappearance. Authorities confirmed […]
5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital
Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]
Meet the Black Baby Who Weighed 25 Pounds When He Was Only 7 Months Old
Nationwide — Jaxson, an African American baby from New York City, is capturing hearts online after a video shows him weighing 25 pounds at just 7 months old. His aunt’s […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care
Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]
Black Mom of Six Mourns Her 4-Year-Old Son Died in Hit-and-Run Incident
Nationwide — Harmonie Wright, an African American mother from Brooklyn, New York, lost her 4-year-old son, Zachariah, in a hit-and-run near Brookdale Hospital Thursday morning. She recounted the terrifying moment […]
White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]
Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument
Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911
Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]
Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly
Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]
Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits
Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]
Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop
Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]
White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash
Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]
Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Impregnating 12-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — Isaiah Monroe, a man from Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to decades in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, which resulted in her pregnancy. He will also remain […]