Monthly grants for youth ages 6-18 in underserved communities Los Angeles, CA — Megan Faux, The Teaching Goddess, Founder and Executive Director of The 25 Dream Campaign, a 501(c)3 non-profit […]
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Book Reveals the True Story of Liss, an Enslaved Woman Who Helped Turn George Washington's Spy into an Abolitionist
Nationwide — Lyons Press is proud to announce the release of Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution (240 pages • 978-1-4930-5247-9 • $25.95 • Hardback) by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany […]
Twin Sisters Make History, Graduate From College Together at Just 20-Years Old
New Orleans, LA — Twin sisters Jordyn and Morgan Jackson, who are only 20-years old, have both graduated college early from Xavier University in Louisiana.
Empowering Black Women to Use Their Voice to Stimulate the Economy
Nationwide — Quinn Conyers is releasing her second book Speak Black Woman: How Women in Business can Profit from Public Speaking to add to the economic advancement of Black women, […]
Rising African American Female Filmmaker Debuts 4 Short Films in One on Tubi
Charleston, SC — Esteemed streaming app Tubi’s most talked-about new film release Trap Flix Party comes to us by way of rising African American female indie filmmaker Felicia Rivers of […]
Meet the Founders of the 1st Black Woman-Owned Skincare Line Just For Men
Nationwide — Simone Randle and Tammie Sykes, the founders of Dion Michaels, have made history as the first women of color to launch a simple results-driven skincare line that is […]
Twin Brother and Sister Awarded $1.5M in Scholarships, Accepted into 15 Colleges
Nationwide — Reagan and Ricardo Razon, 17-year old twins from Raleigh, North Carolina, have both been accepted into 15 universities and have been offered more than $1.5 million in scholarships.
15-Year Old Girl From Chicago Died Just 3 Days After Getting COVID-19
Bolingbrook, IL — Dykota Morgan, a 15-year old girl from Illinois who reportedly didn’t have any underlying medical conditions, died just a few days after she was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Black Entrepreneur Turns Hobby into Successful Custom Greeting Card Business
Nationwide — Meet Kimberly Jordan, the founder of Kimmy’s Greetings who is now capitalizing on her talent to create unique gift ideas for others. What began as a hobby in […]
25-Year-Old Mom Gives Birth to 9 Babies at the Same Time
Nationwide — Halima Cisse, a 25-year old woman from the country of Mali, recently gave birth to 9 babies at once and all of them survived, which apparently broke a […]
The Ugly Truth About Mother's Day — Why Many People Don't Celebrate It (and why you may not want to either!)
Nationwide — Believe it or not, but many people don’t celebrate Mother’s Day. But why? What’s so wrong with a special day to show love to one’s mom? Well, the […]
This Black Couple, Married For 53 Years, Has Raised 100 Foster Daughters
Nationwide — Meet Al and Ann Hill, a couple from Cincinnati, Ohio who have been married for 53 years and have been foster parents to nearly 100 girls over the […]
Single Black Mom of 3 Launches Online Course to Help Entrepreneurs Overcome Fear and Doubt
Nationwide — Nicole Lee, a self-published author, entrepreneur, and visionary, has launched an interactive online course to help business owners who are struggling with fear and doubt caused by the […]
Black Woman, Former Collections Agent Reveals How to Handle Debt Collectors in New Book
Nationwide — Meet T. Lane, an African American woman who worked as a collections agent for more than 15 years and has now authored a book called Secrets the Finance […]
Author Jordan Rivers Develops Innovative Marketing Tool to Expand Reach and Press For Other Black Authors
Nationwide — At a time where families have had the opportunity to be together more in the last two years, routines and structure have saved many households from chaos. There’s […]
Black Mom and Her 2 Young Sons Publish African Royalty History Book to Teach African Dynasty
Nationwide — Janael Palmer, was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, which is located in West Africa on October 2nd, 1986 to Michael and Jane Palmer. She came to the United […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dessert Company Launches College Scholarship Essay Contest
The entry deadline extended to Friday, May 28th, 2021. San Jose, CA — Andrea Lacy, founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies, has officially launched the “Grit Award” scholarship program. Up […]
Black Teen Awarded 19 Scholarships Worth More Than $5M
Nationwide — Victory Yinka-Banjo, a 17-year old high school graduate from Nigeria, has received full-ride scholarship offers from 19 prestigious universities in the United States and Canada. Combined, the awards […]
Black Girls Fly Too: 21-Year Old Becomes Ghana's Youngest Female Commercial Pilot
Ghana — Audrey Maame Esi Swatson is the youngest female commercial pilot in the country of Ghana, having obtained her commercial license at the age of 21. She is currently […]
Karen Wolfe Brings People Together With Her New Powerful Single “Stay Together” (Feat. Calvin Richardson)
Memphis, TN — With multiple music awards and over 50 Soul and Blues top recordings under her belt, singer Karen Wolfe has taken her career one step further with the […]
After 24 Years, Black Woman’s Rape Case Finally Reaches the Supreme Court
Pamela Smith’s long legal battle in her rape case has now been docketed at the Supreme Court Nationwide — Fighting for her justice for nearly 24 years, Pamela Smith continues […]
Black Couple Releases New "Driving While Black" Safety Guide For People of Color
Nationwide — Now more than ever there is a tremendous need for police reform, especially when it comes to people of color. While politicians debate the issue and law enforcement […]
Meet the Husband and Wife Helping Couples in Long Distance Relationships “Survive the Distance”
Nationwide — In their new publication, Surviving the Distance: The Do’s, the Don’ts and the Definitely’s of Surviving a Long Distance Relationship, Shauna and Taurean Curry reveal what it took […]
Black Teen From Philadelphia Wins Prestigious Bill Gates Scholarship
Nationwide — Akayla Brown, an 18-year old African American from Philadelphia, is proud to be one of only 300 high school students to win this year’s prestigious Gates Scholarship in […]
Black Twin Sisters Makes History As First-Generation Doctors in Their Family
Nationwide — Meet Drs. Brittani and Brandi Jackson, twin sisters who are both medical doctors working at the same hospital in the Chicagoland area. They are first-generation doctors in their […]
Black Woman Makes History, Helps Thousands of Homeless Veterans Start Businesses and Get Jobs
ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul is offering valuable advice for online visibility and career transformations to those who need it the most. Fayetteville, NC — The journey from military service member to […]
Ms. Black Alabama USA, Brittnie Granville, Inspires as a Single Mom of an Autistic Daughter, an Entrepreneur and More
By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — Brittnie Granville is far from your average beauty queen. The reigning 2021 Ms. Black Alabama USA might be preparing for her shot at the national […]
Fastest Growing Black-Owned Online School Launched by Two Educators Who Merged Their Academies
By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — Meet LaTishia Jordan and Aquarius Cain, the founders of Achieve Success Tutoring, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned online schools for students of all ages. The […]
Author Releases Book to Help First-Generation Black College Students Achieve Their Goals
Nationwide — The Education Equalizer™, Dr. Carjie Scott, reveals in her new book, You Are Accepted: How to Get Accepted into College and Life! how owning her story led her […]
Black Female Physician Executive Makes History, Launches Healthcare Advisory & Management Firm
Silver Spring, MD — Meet Dr. Nkem Okeke, the CEO and founder of Medicalincs, the newest Black-owned healthcare advisory and management servicing firm that advises and supports healthcare leaders and […]
60-Year Old Entrepreneur Launches Online Marketplace For Black-Owned Businesses
Louisville, KY — As the corporate conversation around representation and diversity reaches stratospheric levels, businesswoman Denise Harris has launched a new platform called MyExcaliburxyz where Black-owned business can display their […]
Black Teen From Atlanta Receives More Than $2.2M in Scholarships
Atlanta, GA — Kamryn Stargell, a high school senior from North Atlanta High School, says that she is overjoyed after being accepted into 29 universities and receiving over $2.2 million […]
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 […]