Create it and they will buy is NOT a strategy for success Culver City, CA — Award-winning, internationally known African-American author, coach, trainer, and speaker, Deborah Thorne, also known as […]
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How to Throw an Excellent Bachelorette Party at Your House
Nationwide — If you have been asked to be part of a bridal party, or have been offered the position of maid of honor, one of your duties is to […]
How One Black, Woman-Owned Detroit Business is Making It Easier to Shop Local
Detroit, MI — As a Black- and woman-owned Detroit-based business, Ask Jennyfer was founded with one intention – to help other small businesses thrive.
Black Entrepreneur to Host Pop Up Shop Event For Atlanta Black Business Owners
Nationwide — On November 28th, Ki Marshall, founder of the Atlanta Black Business Owners Pop Up Shop, will bring together 30+ entrepreneurs with various products and services.
Black-Owned Family Business Launches Children’s Notebook Collection, Improving Diversity in Education Materials
Independent publisher’s newest product line proves that representation matters while normalizing and celebrating characters of color in educational products. Nationwide — Social awareness brand Brown Boy Brown Girl, LLC (BBBG) […]
Amazon #1 New Book Release Helps Black Women to Live Their Truths, Navigate Their Trials, and Embrace Their Triumphs
Washington, DC — Authorpreneur Sophia Casey’s latest masterpiece, Fierce Vulnerability: A Colored Girl’s Truths, Trials and Triumphs, has debuted as a top 100 bestseller in Amazon’s “Dramas & Plays by […]
Black Author Announces Release of 10th Anniversary Edition of "The Annual Goals Journal"
Fully revised and updated “Goals Journal” now available for pre-sale Rancho Cucamonga, CA — Author Sheréa VéJauan has announced the release of the tenth-anniversary edition of her book, The Annual […]
Mom and Daughter Launch 1,000 Black Families Homeownership Movement Targeting Generational Wealth
Nationwide — Dr. Roberta Hoskie and her daughter, Allia, are the founders of a nationwide program called 1,000 Black Families that started as an initiative to help families get into […]
Black Female Entrepreneur Who Owns Fleet of Trucks Launches 2-Day Business Conference For Women
Conference returns to bring profitable business development strategies to current and aspiring women entrepreneurs of color. Houston, TX — On November 6-7, Kristi Jackson – White House-recognized innovator and founder […]
Newly Hired Bus Driver Finds, Rescues Missing 11-Year Old Girl
Hamilton, OH — Lakesha English, a woman from Ohio who had just started working as a city bus driver about 6 weeks ago, is being hailed a hero for rescuing […]
Ohio Woman Turns 107-Years Old, Receives 107 Roses From Local Florist
Nationwide — Elestine Lawson, a woman from Westerville, Ohio, who is now 107-years old says she was completely surprised when she received 107 roses from a local flower shop.
Black Author Reveals in New Book How to Re-Imagine Your Story & Reclaim Your Power
Philadelphia, PA — If there was ever a time to release this book in the world, now is the time. Chain Breaker: How to Re-Imagine Your Story & Reclaim Your […]
10 Reasons Why Black People Should Invest and Create Their Own Stimulus Package
Nationwide — Highly motivated by a recent article published by ABC News entitled “Stocks are Soaring, and Most Black People Are Missing Out”, Ernest Gains and Latoya Smith, expert investors […]
Cardi B, Birkin Bags, and the Black Community — Why So Expensive?
Nationwide — Birkin bags are not new. The idea was conceived back in 1984 by British actress Jane Birkin and a businessman named Jean-Louis Dumas, who at the time was […]
Nia DaCosta to Become First Black Woman to Direct a Marvel Film, "Captain Marvel 2"
Nationwide — Nia DaCosta will be the new director of the sequel to Captain Marvel, making her the first Black woman to ever direct a Marvel Studios movie. The film […]
15-Year Old Black Female Chess Champion Wins $40K Scholarship
Brooklyn, NY — At the age of 15, Jessica Hyatt has already been awarded a $40,000 college scholarship. On top of that, she is just a few ranks away from […]
Black Woman Millionaire Turned Down by Amazon Prime After 2 Million Streams
Nationwide — The pilot of Dr. Venus Opal Reese’s docuseries, Hot Mess Millionaire, has accumulated over two million streams and counting in less than six months with tons of five-star […]
Black Author's New Book “The Mayfly and the Greedy Bullfrog” Teaches Children the Power of Compassion
Nationwide — Masterfully crafted by Jo Allen, The Mayfly and the Greedy Bullfrog is a story of grace. However, as a new African American female author on the horizon, she […]
Celebrity Luxury Interior Designer Nikki N. Klugh Launches “Money Spaces” Challenge Dedicated to Improve Your Success
Custom Work and Home Spaces That Will Enhance Your Overall Productivity Atlanta, GA — Nikki N. Klugh, owner and principal designer of Nikki Klugh Design Group, Inc. is launching the […]
Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Brand Gives Back By Donating a Portion of Sales to Cancer Services
Winston-Salem, NC — New beauty brand OpulenceMD Beauty announces its October Breast Cancer Awareness partnership with Cancer Services. The brand has committed to donating a minimum of $1,000 or 10% […]
Entrepreneur Says This Doll Inspired Her to Launch the First Black Woman-Owned Ecommerce Rug Company
Nationwide — Meet Audrey Bell-Kearney, founder of The Rug Chest, the newest Black woman-owned area rug company in the country. An entrepreneur of 23 years, Audrey says that she was […]
LYRIC Names Toni Newman, an African-American Transwoman, as New Interim Executive Director
San Francisco, CA — Heading into a momentous election with direct impact on the lives and livelihoods of LGBTQI+ youth, San Francisco’s esteemed nonprofit LYRIC has named Toni Newman as […]
Car Dealership Gifts Mom of 7 Kids With a Brand New Minivan
Nationwide — Lashelle Roberson, a mother of four from Buffalo, New York who has adopted three more kids after their mom died last month, has been gifted a brand new […]
Black Woman-Owned Coloring Book Company Launches First-Ever Inspirational Colored Pencils
Color outside the lines! Nationwide — Latoya Nicole, founder and CEO of the melanin-friendly coloring book brand, Entrepreneurs Color Too, has now added inspirational colored pencils to her line of […]
102-Year Old WWII Veteran Checks Skydiving Off Her Bucket List
Nationwide — At the age of 102, Vivian “Millie” Bailey, a World War II veteran from Maryland has finally achieved her dream of skydiving, making her one of the oldest […]
Mom and Daughter Sentenced to Life in Prison For Killing 5 Relatives
Nationwide — Shana Selena Decree and her daughter Dominique Kiaran Decree, who admitted to killing 5 of their family members, including 3 children, have been sentenced to five consecutive life […]
Ludacris Partners With His Daughter to Produce Animated Netflix Series That Empowers Young Black Girls
Nationwide — Rapper/actor Chris Bridges, more popularly known as Ludacris, is set to produce a new animated series called Karma’s World inspired by his eldest daughter Karma Bridges. The series […]
Florida Teacher Says She Has a Right to 'Dislike Blacks'
Campbell, FL — Tracey Brown, a social studies teacher in Florida, is under investigation after being captured on video saying that she “has much right as anybody else to dislike […]
Black Doctor Launches The Hair Growth Box For Women Experiencing Hair Loss
West Palm Beach, FL — Celebrity Fertility Expert, Emergency Room Physician, Urgent Care Co-owner, Mother and Wife, Best-selling author – are all titles that Dr. Jerisa Berry wears well. Fighting […]
63-Year Old Black Man Serving Life Sentence For Stealing Hedge Clippers Released From Prison
Caddo Parish, LA — Fair Wayne Bryant, an African American man whose appeal was initially denied by the Supreme Court, is finally free after being granted parole. In 1997, he […]
Largest Black-Owned Carrier, Figgers Wireless, Partners With Black-Owned Streaming Service, kweliTV
The founders of two of the nation’s most innovative Black-owned companies, Figgers Wireless and kweliTV, have joined forces to offer discounts to their customers. Nationwide — Figgers Wireless, the nation’s […]
This Black Woman Has a Company That Mentors Over 1,000 Prisoners
Born with a congenital heart defect, Lynda Monroe is an entrepreneur, podcast personality, and life coach that imparts motivational wisdom to empower prisoners to defy the odds and get a […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Florida Black Congresswoman Resigns to Avoid Facing Fraud and Ethics Allegations
Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing after ethics violations and a federal indictment tied to FEMA funds. The resignation […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"
Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail
Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC
Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]
White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program
Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home
Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]
19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream
Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]
Black Grandma Strikes Back After Being Targeted with Fake Call About Her Grandson
Nationwide — Crysta Willis, an African American grandmother from Cleveland, Ohio, got a fake call from someone claiming to be a deputy. The caller said her grandson had caused a […]
Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle
Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media
Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]
Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.
The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]
Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District
Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]
Case of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Went Missing 12 Years Ago in DC Has Still Not Been Solved
Nationwide — Relisha Rudd, an African American girl from Washington, D.C., was 8 years old when she disappeared in 2014 from a homeless shelter in the city. Twelve years later, authorities […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl Who Disappeared 26 Years Ago Is Still Missing, Family Ups the Reward to $100K
Nationwide — Asha Degree, an African American girl from Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been missing for more than 26 years after she disappeared at age 10 on Valentine’s Day […]
Black Woman Who Suffered 33 Years in a Narcissistic Relationship is Now Helping Others to Recognize the Pattern
Nationwide — After spending 33 years in a marriage with a narcissist, Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson is now helping others recognize that pattern and reclaim their peace through her book, […]
Woman Mistakenly Paid $1,650 an Hour Instead of $16.50 Arrested After Refusing to Return Money to Employer
Nationwide — Rene Nichole Coleman, a 50-year-old woman from Arkansas, was arrested after authorities said she kept more than $19,000 that was accidentally overpaid to her due to a payroll error. […]
Tennis Star Coco Gauff Responds to Criticism Over Her Natural Hair in Luxury Fashion Ad
Nationwide — Tennis star Coco Gauff responded to criticism over her natural hair in a Miu Miu handbag campaign. She addressed comments on TikTok, defending her 4C hair and saying it […]
Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, Autistic Son
Nationwide — Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, a Nigerian pastor, is facing global backlash after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal, autistic adopted son. He later officiated the wedding, triggering debate over […]
School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K
Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]
Black Couple Debuts New Gullah Geechee Seasoning Line and Barbecue Sauces
Nationwide — Latanya and Michael Allen are the Founders of Tastee Treats, a Black family-owned business that was founded on the principles of maintaining Gullah Geechee foods and cultural traditions, […]
Meet the Black Mom Redefining Herbal Wellness Nationally While Raising a Child on the Spectrum
Dallas, Texas-based RN Cherie Sanders turns personal adversity into a thriving wellness movement rooted in education, culture, and community healing. Nationwide — In an era where many are seeking natural […]
88-Year-Old Missing Black Mom Found Dead in Home, Her Son Charged With Murder
Nationwide — Daniest Graves, an 88-year-old African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, has been found dead in her home after being reported missing for nearly two weeks. Her son, 66-year-old […]
Young Black Mom Loses Housing Assistance After Starting New Job, Says She Feels "Punished"
Nationwide — Jaela Jackson, a 22-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, is now facing eviction after her rental assistance approval was reversed when she started a new job. She […]