Atlanta, GA — Kayallah Jones, a woman from Atlanta who had been homeless for 2 years, was so grateful after a recent job interview that she broke out into a […]
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Proud Daughter Celebrates Her Mom Becoming a Doctor at 50-Years Old
Atlanta, GA — Nya Syndab is proudly celebrating the success of her mom who has finally achieved her dream of becoming a doctor at the age of 50! Their story […]
This Couple Brought Over 3,000 Black People Together to Build an Affordable Community
Majesty & Elize to make affordable housing eco-friendly, socially conscious, and modern. Nationwide — Majesty and Elize have founded EVOPIA.org, a free membership platform that uses the power of real […]
Black Veteran Seeks Justice After Senseless Mob Attack on His Son By Football Teammates at The University of South Carolina
Nationwide — As the fall 2020 academic year began, incoming Freshman Kamarah Hall was eager for his new beginnings at the higher learning institution of his choice, the University of […]
Travel Expert Releases New “Green Book” That Connects Travelers to Black-Owned Hotels, Restaurants, and More Around the World
Martinique Lewis’ new book — which has been featured on CNN, Travel Noire, Travel & Leisure, Black Enterprise, Fox Soul, and Condé Nast Traveler — also includes a directory of […]
Black Woman Director Makes History With Award-Winning Film and Stage Play
Marishka S. Phillips, a world-renowned actress turned acting coach, is now finding success as a director! New York, NY — Marishka S. Phillips wears many hats, the actor/ writer/ director/ […]
Philadelphia Fire Dept Promotes First Ever Black Woman Battalion Chief
Philadelphia, PA — Lisa Forrest has made history as the newest Battalion Chief to be promoted in the Philadelphia Fire Department. She is the first African American woman to ever […]
Black-Owned Virtual Coworking Welcomes Actor Kareem Grimes as Corporate Ambassador
The world’s first 24-hour virtual coworking community with built-in video conferencing has attracted the attention of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Robert Herjavec, as well as celebrities and influencers seeking an alternative […]
MIT Hacking Racism Challenge Partners with Black Tech Matters to Produce Hacking Racism Listening Summit
Boston, MA — The MIT Hacking Racism Listening Summit in partnership with Black Tech Matters took place during the weekend of September 26 and 27, in advance of the MIT […]
Two Sisters Launch Pop-Up Museum That Puts Women on Display in a Fun and Instagrammable Way
Womanish experience finally opens after a 6-month delay Chicago, IL — Founders Danyelle & Dionna Gray have finally put their finishing touches on their new and improved Womanish pop-up experience […]
NYC Mom Whose 3-Year Old Daughter Died of COVID-19 Says She Had No Idea
New York, NY — Tyana Lloyd, the mother of a 3-year old girl named Jaylynn Evans who reportedly has died of COVID-19, said she had no idea that her daughter […]
5 Siblings Launch "The Sisters Show" Podcast to Connect Black America With the Global African Diaspora
Nationwide — The Sisters Show is a new talk show & podcast hosted by five sisters from Gambia (West Africa) now streaming on Apple Podcast and Facebook Live. The sisters […]
Jazz Musician Lydia Salett Dudley Asks Poignant Question During National Upheaval with New Single & Music Video, “Whatcha Gonna Say?”
Artist’s Art Center Provides Musical Education For Underserved Youth Raleigh, NC — Many Americans would agree that our nation is in turmoil. With a pandemic that’s worsening, racial injustice that’s […]
Founder of Black-Owned Financial Services Firm Expands Beyond Credit Repair to Offer Loans, Tax Preparation Services
Milwaukee, WI — Charcora Palmer, founder and owner of Total P.O.W.E.R. Financial Services, is expanding her services beyond credit repair to become a one-stop-shop, offering loans from $10,000 to $400,000 […]
Black Children’s Book Author, Coco Labon, Introduces 2nd Adventure Book About A Kitten Named Polo
Nationwide — Coco LaBon is excited to introduce her new children’s book, Polo’s Mail Truck Adventure! This book is about a mischievous kitten named Polo who chases a butterfly onto […]
Entrepreneur Reveals How to Successfully Build Your Beauty Empire in New Book
Houston, TX — Entrepreneur and Medical Aesthetics Practitioner Lyndsey Brantley announces the release of her first book, Building Your Beauty Empire: The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Launch Your Beautypreneur Journey. […]
16-Year Old Uses Her Experiences to Create #1 Amazon New Release "Black Girl, White School"
Nationwide — In a summer filled with calls for racial justice, a high school senior is amplifying voices of Black girls in predominantly white schools, leaving her mark and sparking […]
Black Founder of Resume Writing Organization Launches First Virtual Conference for Job Seekers
Kissimmee, FL — The Society of Elite Resume Writers (SERW) is excited to announce its inaugural virtual conference, September 24 and 25, 2020. CareerCon 2020 is SERW’s and the resume […]
Grief Coach Dora Carpenter Offers Advice On What Not to Say to an Employee Who is Grieving
Professional Grief Coach Dora Carpenter reveals how the workplace must support an employee who is grieving. Nationwide — Dora Carpenter, Founder and Program Director of the Institute of Professional Grief […]
Actress Lori Loughlin to Serve 2-Month Sentence at the Prison of Her Choice
Victorville, CA — Lori Loughlin, a Hollywood actress who was arrested in March 2019 for a college admissions scandal, will be serving two months in the prison just a 2-hour […]
Colorado Makes History With Record-Breaking Number of Black Women Judges
Denver, CO — Five Black women are currently serving as judges in Colorado, which is a record-breaking number in the state. They were appointed by Gov. Jared Polis during a […]
How this Black Female Tech Entrepreneur Makes Launching a Beauty Brand 10x Easier
There’s a surge in women launching beauty brands online. The market is more competitive every day and the demand for excellence is high. PreMade Babe can help businesses launch in […]
WNBA Star Maya Moore Helped Free a Wrongfully Convicted Man -- And Then Married Him!
Nationwide — Former WNBA star Maya Moore has announced that she and Jonathan Irons, a man whom she helped overturn a wrongful conviction and was released from prison last July, […]
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Grants $1 Million to Support Black Arts Programs
91% of funding supports BIPOC-founded or led organizations Atlanta, GA — The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces funding through the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund (Arts Fund). A total of […]
Michelle Obama Speech Inspires 13-Year Old Director and Producer of Animated Film
Nationwide — Kalia Love Jones is an ambitious 13-year old animated filmmaker who wants to empower others. Her first animated short film, The Power of Hope, inspired by a Michelle […]
Black Siblings From DC Create Travel Book and Animation Series For Kids During Homeschooling
Washington, DC — Jennaye Fennell, a single Black mother and educator, and her 3 entrepreneurial children are the creators of Fennell Adventures, a collection of unique travel books for kids. […]
City of San Francisco to Give $1K a Month to Pregnant Black Women
San Francisco, CA — The city of San Francisco has launched the Abundant Birth Project, which aims to curb the high rates of Black women deaths related to pregnancy and […]
Therapist Dr. Ajita Robinson Releases New Book, "The Gift of Grief: A Practical Guide on Grief and Loss"
Bethesda, MD — Dr. Ajita Robinson has launched her latest book, The Gift of Grief: A Practical Guide on Grief and Loss, on Amazon and at AjitaRobinson.com/book to address the […]
How Valerie A. Campbell Regained Her Power After Sexual Abuse and Now Helps Other Women Heal
Nationwide — Valerie A. Campbell empowers readers of her book, The Difference, with a methodology and framework to learn how to stop self-sabotaging; grow professionally; and grow spiritually in these […]
105-Year Old Black Woman is Suing Tulsa for the Black Wall Street Massacre
Nationwide — Lessie Benningfield Randle, a 105-year old Black woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of two known survivors of the tragic Tulsa massacre that is still alive, has filed a […]
Founder of Black-Owned SEO Company Announces Partnership with Los Angeles South Chamber of Commerce
The SEO Queen has partnered with the Los Angeles South Chamber to launch a menu of services for companies making less than $250,000 per year. Nationwide — Zhe Scott, founder […]
Meet the Black Student Loan Strategist Who Has Helped Borrowers Repay More Than $50 Million
In her book “Borrowing While Black,” Dr. Tisa Silver Canady shares insider tips on how to graduate with less debt Nationwide — Dr. Tisa Silver Canady knows what it costs […]
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 […]