Nationwide — More ambitious African American women than ever before are finally finding their way as entrepreneurs in the multi-billion dollar human hair market. Many are buying wholesale high-quality wigs, […]
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Vivica A. Fox Brings in the New Year with Five New "Wrong" Movies Premiering on LMN
Nationwide — Vivica A. Fox left the year 2020 behind and has kicked off 2021 with five new thriller movies on LMN which started on January 1st and includes the […]
Black Nurse Launches First Ever "Color of Wellness" Magazine
Nationwide — Michelle Greene Rhodes, Founder of Michelle Rhodes Media LLC in Tampa, Florida, has created a place for nurses to share their wellness expertise while helping the vulnerable communities […]
Houston Boutique Owner Designs and Sells Hoodies That Heal and Help the Homeless
Nationwide — RoseMary Tucker, founder of Blessties USA and the Hoodies4Healing Foundation, is hosting a Blanket Drive for the homeless for the month of January.
Veteran Reveals Challenges of Being a Black Woman in the U.S. Military
Nationwide — Quincie White, an African American female who has been in the U.S. Army for 33 years, is now a published author of a book she released in 2020 […]
Meet the Woman Whose Podcast Builds Bridges, Not Walls, Between Black People Worldwide
Atlanta, GA — Launched in the midst of a global pandemic, and high tensions of division, the first-ever Black cultural unity podcast called Bridge to U unites Black people worldwide. […]
Black Woman From Detroit Sworn in as a Judge By Her Dad Who is Also a Judge
Detroit, MI — Meet Rebekah Coleman, who was recently appointed as a judge in Michigan’s District Court, a moment that was made even more special because her father, who is […]
Dad and Mompreneur Launch First Ever Black-Owned Gift Registry For Children
Greensboro, NC — Carl and Tara Darnley, founders of Darlyng & Co., a lifestyle tech-enabled kids brand, have launched the first Black-owned gift registry for children. Parents can now go […]
First Black Woman to Receive a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at USF
Tampa Bay, FL — Dr. Shamaria Engram has become the first Black woman to graduate from the Computer Science and Engineering doctoral program at the University of South Florida since […]
Black-Owned Jewelry Brand Launches New Collection of Charms for Hoop Earrings
Flint, MI — CEO & Founder of Hoop Mobb, Donyale Walton, says this first collection of Mobb Charms™ offers seven different charms. Women will be able to purchase a set […]
Black Female Security Guard Arrested, Fired For Punching Trump Supporter in Self-Defense
Nationwide — Ashanti Smith, a 28-year old security guard from Washington, DC, has been charged with assault for punching a Trump supporter on the night before the infamous Capitol riot. […]
Black Mompreneur Overcomes Mental Illness to Launch Nationally Recognized Cleaning Company
Kimberly Cloud, the founder of one of the fastest-growing Black-owned cleaning companies in Pennsylvania, is on track to become a six-figure company by the end of the year. Nationwide — […]
Both HBCU Graduates, These Siblings Are Surgeons Working at the Same Hospital
Columbus, GA — Meet Dr. Charis Chambers and Dr. Wesley C. Chambers, siblings who are both surgeons who work at the same hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Recently, they shared a […]
How One Black Mom Is Helping All Kids Celebrate Brains and Beauty
Entrepreneur Trudy Susan has officially launched one of the first Black-owned diverse matching card games for children. Atlanta, GA — Scrolling through parenting and shopping websites, entrepreneur Trudy Susan noticed […]
Woman Whose Mom and Grandmother Were Illiterate Earns Law Degree
New York, NY — Alice Gyamfi, who is from Ghana, has recently passed the New York Bar examination and has become a lawyer. She is the first woman in her […]
Author Reveals Her Struggles as a Black Woman Despite Having Two Degrees From Howard and Harvard University
In her newest book “No Saving For Me Later,” author Tiffany Stewart reflects on her journey as a Black woman and the obstacles that she had to overcome even with […]
Black Foot Specialist is Now a Mobile Nail Tech Because of COVID-19 Nursing Home Restrictions
Nationwide — The pandemic has adjusted our lives in various ways. Many have succumbed to the results of the loss of jobs and are being forced to rapidly change their […]
Designer Rochelle Porter Teams Up With The Happy Planner in a Curated Collection Showcasing Black Women Creatives
She is one of three Black women artists selected to design planner covers for their limited-edition capsule collection. Atlanta, GA — Rochelle Porter of Rochelle Porter Design lends her talents […]
Black Woman Appointed as Acting Chief of U.S. Capitol Police
Nationwide — Yogananda Pittman, a senior-ranking Black female law enforcement officer and HBCU graduate, has made history after her recent appointment as the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police […]
Author of 50 Books Who Helps People Find Their Genius Featured on Newest Issue of Speakers Magazine
Detroit, MI — The new year gives us an opportunity to re-examine and restart ourselves to achieve our purpose and desires. Dr. Will Moreland’s personal awakening came at a young […]
Top 11 Black-Owned Tech Companies to Invest in For 2021
Nationwide — 2021 is the year to start planning for your future and diversify your assets. We have compiled a list of a few of our favorite Black-owned, high growth […]
Kim Janey Poised to Become Boston's First Ever Black Female Mayor
Boston, MA — Kim Janey, the current city council president of Boston, is set to become the first Black person and the first woman to serve as the city’s mayor. […]
Black Mom and Her Teen Daughter Team Up to Launch Virtual Assistant Company
Nationwide — Meet 18-year old Essynce Moore and her mom, Starr, who are taking the virtual assistant industry by storm. Starr says it is very important to her to keep […]
From Mental Health Breakdown to Helping Black Women Executives Get $1M in Revenue
Nationwide — Meet Christy Rutherford, a Harvard Business School Alumna and women’s leadership and development expert, who has successfully recovered from a brief battle of mental illness and is now […]
New Product Alleviates Pain That Black Women Suffer From Tight Braids
Fayette, AL — Braided hairstyles are an integral part of Black culture. They are worn for convenience, as a fashion statement, and also adorned as a bold statement of pride. […]
Teacher Celebrates Black Historical Figures and Millionaires with Nursery Rhyme Book
Nationwide — “I was shocked after I visited a first-grade classroom and asked the students to name the first Black president,” said author Audrey Muhammad. “I was surprised that many […]
County in Rural Georgia Gets First Ever Black Woman Sheriff
Nationwide — Tia McWilliams has made history as the first African American woman sheriff in rural Georgia. As the new sheriff of Taliaferro County, she is set to lead a […]
Boston Red Sox to Hire Bianca Smith as First Black Woman Coach in Professional Baseball
Boston, MA — Bianca Smith is set to become the first African American coach in professional baseball team history.
Black Doctor Dies of COVID-19 After Complaining About Racism at Hospital
Indianapolis, IN — Susan Moore, an African American doctor from Indiana, died due to complications from COVID-19 just two weeks after claiming that a white doctor ignored her complaints and […]
Two Sisters Make History, Become Judges at the Same Courthouse
Nationwide — Samarria Dunson and Lloria James are making national headlines after they both recently became judges in Montgomery, Alabama. This is the first time in history that two siblings […]
Respiratory Therapist, Mother of 5, Dies of COVID-19
Dallas, TX — Maisha Oni Muhammad-Brinkley, a respiratory therapist from Texas affectionately referred to by her patients as “The Breathing Lady”, has sadly died of COVID-19. She had been tirelessly […]
Black-Owned Greeting Card Brand Now Offers In-Store Pickup at Walgreens
Nationwide — Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, founder of Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens.
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 […]