Nationwide — Hester Ford, a Black woman from North Carolina who was the oldest living person in the United States, sadly died in her home on April 17th at the […]
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Father Outraged After Teacher Cut His Daughter's Hair Without Permission
Nationwide — Jimmy Hoffmeyer, a Black father from Michigan, is demanding answers after his 7-year old biracial daughter’s hair was cut by a teacher at school without permission, leaving the […]
Attorney-Musician Wins Fight to Have N-Word Deleted From Major Dictionary
Nationwide — Attorney Roy Miller from Macon, Georgia has devoted his life to justice, racial equality, and music. He has succeeded in all three roles. In fact, through his efforts, […]
CNN Correspondent Rene Marsh's 2-Year Old Son Dies from Brain Cancer
Nationwide — Rene Marsh, a CNN correspondent based in Washington, DC, is mourning the death of her 2-year old son Blake after a battle with brain cancer.
Founder of First Ladies of Poverty Foundation Launches Generational Wealth Bootcamp
The apprenticeship program is for Black, Indigenous, POC Professionals interested in online entrepreneurship, digital real estate, and generational wealth for racial equity and significant poverty reduction. Nationwide — Shatoyia Jones, […]
Mickey Guyton Becomes 1st Black Woman to Ever Host American Country Music Awards
Nationwide — Country music artist Mickey Guyton made history last night as the first African American woman to ever host the Academy of Country Music Awards in 56 years.
Mompreneur and Her 7-Year Old Son Launch Black Heroes Coloring Book Series
Nationwide — Quinn Cummings and her 7-year old son, Aidyn, have together launched a new Black hero coloring book series via their publishing company Aidyn’s Books LLC.
Young Black Girls Embrace New 'Sista Salon' Video Game Available on IOS and Android
A Black-owned tech company has released a new mobile video game called ‘Sista Salon’ that enables Black girls from all over the world to celebrate their natural black beauty in […]
This Mompreneur Has Written 15 Books With Her Two Sons During the Pandemic
Nationwide — Pongee Barnes, a 36-year old mom from Chicago, is celebrating having written 15 different books during the pandemic with her two sons, 10-year old Benjamin and 7-year old […]
Young Actress From "Mixed-ish" to Start College at 14 Years Old
Nationwide — Trinitee Stokes, a 14-year old student from Jackson, Mississippi who is also a sitcom actress, is now also one of the youngest students to attend college.
Black Teen Invents Cost Effective Method to Detect Surgical Infections
Nationwide — Daisa Taylor, a high school senior from Iowa, recently won $25,000 at the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search for her invention of cost-effective surgical sutures that change color […]
Meet the Founder of a Thriving Black-Owned, Vegan-Friendly Beauty Brand
Nationwide — Meet Nynoka Grant, founder and CEO of Akoyn Beauty, an Atlanta-based Black-owned company that manufactures vegan-friendly personal care specialty products that are especially for women. Their premium soaps, […]
Ohio Black Couple Win $450K Lawsuit After Being Attacked By a Police Officer
Cleveland, OH — Richard Hubbard and Yolimar Tirado, an African American couple from Ohio, have been awarded a $450,000 settlement from the city of Euclid in connection to a 2017 […]
2 Black Female Basketball Coaches Make History, Lead Teams to NCAA Women's Final Four
Nationwide — History was made in NCAA Women’s Basketball when two Black coaches, Dawn Staley and Adia Barnes, led their teams into the Final Four for the first time since […]
Black Nurse Practitioner Launches Training Platform For Students Interested in the Profession
NP Student University, launched by Dr. Patrice Little, connects Nurse Practioner students to the resources they need to increase their learning capacity in their core education. Nationwide — Dr. Patrice […]
Former Army Vet Opens Newest Black Woman-Owned Gym and Fitness Center in Dallas
Nationwide — Meet 32-year old Destiny Nicole Monroe, the owner of Raw Fitness, a Black-owned gym and fitness center located in the Dallas, Texas area. As a certified strength and […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Conquered Poverty Just Opened Her 4th Office in Phoenix
Dr. Velma Trayham, owner and CEO of ThinkZILLA Consulting, has now expanded to the Phoenix market with a focus on social equity Nationwide — As part of its March features […]
80-Year Old Black Jewelry Designer Makes History, Releases 24K Gold Medallion Launched by Moijey
Nationwide — Black-owned jewelry company, Moijey Fine Jewelry and Diamonds, has teamed up with Brenda Joyce, an international gemologist and designer, to launch a unique medallion series made with pure […]
This 94-Year-Old Mother of 18 Has Been a Crossing Guard for 25 Years
Nationwide — Estella Williams, a 94-year old woman from Anderson, South Carolina, has been working as a crossing guard near a school for 25 years and she has no plans […]
Georgia High School Senior Awarded $2.2M in Scholarships by 80 Colleges
Nationwide — Aylah Birks, a high school senior from Twiggs County, Georgia, has been accepted into 84 colleges and awarded over $2.2 million scholarships.
She is the First Black Valedictorian at Her High School in 152 Years
Nationwide — Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield, a senior at Albany High School in upstate New York, has made history as the school’s first Black valedictorian since 1868.
Reality TV Star Launches Online Course on How to Use Persuasive Writing to Get on TV
Nationwide — Reality television personality, Kimberly D. Worthy, is known as the woman who infamously freaked at dismembering a whole chicken and who forgot to put sugar in her sugar […]
Black Police Brutality Survivor Creates Production Company to Give a Voice to Women Victims of Male Violence
Brittany Chrishawn has created LMLM to empower women who’ve survived male brutality by producing documentaries about their stories. Nationwide — Brittany Chrishawn (Williams), the award-winning police brutality filmmaker who was […]
Black Realtor Teaching Investors Creative and Profitable Alternatives to Gentrification
Nationwide — Denver real estate broker Michelle Thomas remembers well her early days growing up in North Aurora, a rough part of the Denver, Colorado metro area, that includes East […]
Woman Pens New Book on How She Survived an Abusive Relationship With an Infamous Drug Dealer
Nationwide — In her new book Saved, Sanctified and Married to a Drug Dealer, author Jenine May transparently shares some of her darkest experiences while married to a notorious drug […]
Black Fashion Designer’s Illustrious Clothing Line Makes Global Debut at Paris City Fashion Week
Beachwood, OH — Bonjour! NGU Designs is going international making its global debut at the Paris City Fashion Week this fall. The exclusive event will happen at the Eiffel Tower […]
Black Women Speakers Speak Out for Women’s History Month
Dr. Geneva J. Williams Living Her Legacy Out Loud Detroit, MI — This month in Speakers Magazine, the publication celebrates Women’s History Month with a cover story on Alpha Kappa […]
Black Mom, Former Inmate Who Won a Grant From Beyonce, Expands Children's Underwear Line
Nationwide — Yolanda Perkins, founder and CEO of Undies by BlendiTone, a line of underwear for children of color, has overcome a lot of obstacles in her life. She has […]
Black Teen Entrepreneur Expands Her Beauty Brand, Celebrates Her Contributions to Best-Selling Book
Nationwide — Meet Anaya Fernando, the 17-year old CEO and founder of Sugar Sweet Bath + Body Treats, a Black-owned bath and body, hair care, and beauty brand. Her company, […]
15-Year Old Black Girl, High School Senior Wins Global Math Competition
Nationwide — Faith Odunsi, a 15-year old Nigerian high school student, has won the 2021 Global Open Mathematics competition. She bested contestants from many countries around the world including the […]
Woman Launches Newest Black-Owned Radio Station and TV Network in Downtown Atlanta
Nationwide — Tina Redmond aka DJ Chic Chick, a California native from Inglewood known for having many talents and ambitions, is now the owner of Atlanta’s newest Black-owned radio station […]
Tanzania Makes History With First-Ever Woman President
Tanzania — Tanzania’s vice president, 61-year old Samia Suluhu Hassan, was recently sworn in as the country’s president following the sudden death of John Magufuli, making her the first female […]
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 […]