Nationwide — Via her web sites JamilaJayPlusSizeCasting.com and JamilaJayFashions.com, entrepreneur Jamila Jay offers plus size women an opportunity to start “Living Life Like Lizzo” which means that they should beam […]
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Author/ Wealth Coach Teaching Others How to Live Like a Millionaire on Any Budget — Says “Financial Success is Not a Gift; It’s a Habit”
Teacherpreneur. Money Magnet. Speaker. Author. Timolin Langin’s holistic and transformational approach to generational wealth-building underscores her workshops, her blogs, and her writings as the author of “Mind Over Money, How […]
9-Year Old Black Girl Becomes Youngest Person in Florida to Die From COVID-19
Putnam County, FL — Kimora “Kimmie” Lynum, a 9-year old African American girl, has been reported as the youngest person in Florida to have died from COVID-19 so far.
Author's Book Helps Children When They Begin to See Race and Notice Differences
Nationwide — Ella: Who Am I? by La’Shaun Garcia is a children’s book about learning and understanding one’s culture and ethnicity in a fun way for all children and families. […]
City of Des Moines Police Dept Gets First Ever Black Female Captain
Des Moines, IA — Lillie Miller, who has been serving for 21 years in the Des Moines Police Department, has recently been promoted as the department’s captain. She has made […]
Formerly Homeless Woman Who Escaped Prostitution Shares Her Powerful Story, Launches Online Course
The course entitled “Think Big, Start Small™” helps individuals transform from a life of wishing for it, to finally achieving the personal success they’ve been hoping for. Nationwide — Transformational […]
Leading Etiquette Expert Launches Book Series to Develop Social Graces and Etiquette in Black Girls
New “Bougie Girl Chronicles” Book Series Unlocks the Young “Lady” in Urban Girls 9-12 Years Old Dallas, TX — Award-winning author and etiquette expert, Trenette Wilson (aka Lady Trenette Wilson) […]
New Event Series Pays Tribute to Black Children Killed By Violence in Chicago
Nonprofit organizations Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation, This is Life to co-host ‘Gone Too Soon’ on July 25th Chicago, IL — Between the two week-span from the end of June […]
99 Businesses That You Can Start For $99 or Less
Helping those affected by layoffs, downsizing, and current economic challenges Jacksonville, FL — Author, entrepreneur, and business coach Kishia Kimbrough is reaching out to those who are struggling or reassessing […]
Patient Woke Up From Surgery With Her Hair Braided Thanks to Black Male Surgeon
Nationwide — India Marshall, a 29-year old African American woman from North Carolina who recently underwent skull surgery, is thankful to her surgeon, Dr. Jewel Greywoode, who is also Black, […]
Black-Led Non-Profit Developer to Raise $1.5M for Housing Acquisition/ Rehabilitation
Black-Led CDE Seeks Investment Capital Nationwide — Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation (VHCDC), a certified black-led Community Development Entity (CDE), is seeking equity investors for up to $1.5 million […]
Mother & Daughter Duo Launch New Black-Owned Beauty Brand For Women of Color
Nationwide — Ethnicity Cosmetics was founded in 2017 by Christia’n Annice and her mom, Kim Blodgett. The mother and daughter duo have extensive backgrounds in the beauty and business industry […]
Meet the Entrepreneurs Behind the First Black-Owned Company to Publish Books by Prominent HBCU Alumni
Nationwide — Three HBCU graduates of North Carolina A&T State University — Ashley Little, Uche Byrd, and Fred Whit — have founded The HBCU Experience Movement, the first Black-owned company […]
From Foster Care to Hair Care -- Meet the Founder of a Black-Owned Vegan Haircare Line For Curly/Wavy Hair
Pasadena, CA — Tonya Fairley had a rough start; She was born to drug-addicted parents and spent most of her childhood in foster care. However, that didn’t stop her from […]
San Francisco Court Orders Black Landlord to Forfeit Her $4M House to White Tenant
Nationwide — In one of the most outrageous judgments ever, a San Francisco court has ruled that a Black landlord, Anne Kihagi, should give her $4 million building to a […]
Opinion: Is Lizzo and the Image of Black Women a Cause For Alarm?
By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — On June 28, of this year, Melissa Johnson, known professionally as “Lizzo,” won BET’s Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Award for 2020. This is […]
Outrage After Bill Gates' Wife Says Blacks Should Receive COVID-19 Vaccine First
Nationwide — Melinda Gates, the wife of billionaire Bill Gates, has reportedly suggested in a recent interview with Time Magazine that Black and Latino people should be the first to […]
Husband and Wife, Mr and Mrs R, Team up to Launch New Internet Radio Show
Nationwide — With statistics stating that it’s hard for a husband and wife to work together comes RnR Radio. Owned by husband and wife radio hosts Robert and Pamela Rickenbacker […]
Black Educator of 20 Years Converts After School Program into a Non-Profit to Help Underprivileged Students
Nationwide — Dr. Kim Scott, founder and owner of the nonprofit service organization Teen Focus, Inc., believes that teens deserve better and that they need services that will enable and […]
Speakers Magazine Cover Story Featuring International Speaker, Celebrity Host and Chief Faithpreneur® Dr. Stacie NC Grant
Third Annual Business Conference Goes Virtual Over Three-Days Detroit, MI — Speakers Magazine is celebrating three years of publishing and Dr. Stacie NC Grant is also celebrating her third annual […]
Entrepreneur Launches Wellness Consulting Firm for Black Women-Led Businesses
Nationwide — Nyeesha D. Williams, a dedicated consultant with years of experience in wellness consulting, business consulting, mental health cognitive behavioral therapy is proud to announce the launch of her […]
Husband and Wife Team Create DiverseBook App... “For a Society Where Everyone Needs a Feeling of Togetherness”
Hunterville, NC — Husband and wife team, Barkee and Shawnetta Faust, have launched DiverseBook – a Black-owned social media site that was created in a society where everyone needs a […]
2-Day Conference Shifts Online to Help Black Authors Write, Edit and Market Their Next Bestseller
Detroit, MI — From sold-out audiences in Detroit three years in a row, to packed rooms in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago, The Red Ink Conference is the nation’s premier conference […]
15-Year Old Black Girl Sent to Juvenile Detention For Not Doing Online Homework
Nationwide — A Michigan judge has sentenced an African American teenage girl named Grace to Juvenile Detention for not completing her online coursework when her school switched to remote learning […]
6-Year Old Girl Donates 5,000+ Books to Kids During Pandemic
New York, NY — Six-year-old Kelly Boston-Hill wanted to help other kids and do something a little different for her birthday. So, she hosted a “Contactless – Social Distancing” Book […]
Detroit Non-Profit That Helps Homeless and Single Moms and Dads Seeks Partnerships and Donations
Nationwide — Bless Helping Hands, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Detroit, Michigan, was founded to bring attention to the plight of the homeless and single mothers and fathers in […]
Family Wants Answers After 26-Year Old Dies During Childbirth at Brooklyn Hospital
Brooklyn, NY — A family is seeking answers after the devastating death of Sha-Asia Semple, a young African American woman who sadly passed away while giving birth to her child […]
Woman Who Pulled a Gun on Black Family in Michigan Speaks Out
Detroit, MI — Jillian Wuestenberg, a woman who pointed a gun at a Black woman and her daughters outside a restaurant in Metro Detroit, claims she feared for her life […]
Award-Winning Doctor’s Affirmations to Her Daughter in Crisis Released in New Book
Nationwide — Cheryl E. Woodson, M.D., has been a practicing physician for almost four decades. However, nothing in her practice prepared her to deal with her daughter’s life-threatening illness. Every […]
Twin Girls Conjoined at the Skull Successfully Separated After 18 Hours of Surgery
Vatican City — Ervina and Prefina, 2-year old twin girls who were conjoined at the skull, which is a very rare condition, have been successfully separated after an operation at […]
Black Author Releases Book to Assist Parents in Starting the Conversation on Racism and Police Brutality
“The Talk: A Black Family’s Conversation about Racism and Police Brutality” by Ama Karikari-Yawson, Esq. Nationwide — All over the country, parents are having the “the talk” with their kids […]
Black Woman Business Owner Launches First Ever #SaveYourBottles Campaign
Blending Sustainability and Style, Koils By Nature Sets a New Standard of Beauty Atlanta, GA — Koils By Nature, a leading hair and skincare brand, is launching one of the […]
Black Mom of 6 Survives Domestic Shooting, But Remains in Critical Condition
Nationwide — Jakeitha Price, a 45-year-old African American mother of 6 from DeKalb County, Georgia, survived a domestic shooting that left her critically wounded. Her partner, 43-year-old Calvin Morton, shot her […]
Candace Owens Calls Trump a "Coward" for Not Delivering on His Promises to Americans
Nationwide — Longtime Trump supporter Candace Owens is criticizing President Donald Trump for breaking campaign promises, saying he has betrayed voters and dragged the U.S. into needless conflicts abroad. She […]
Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement
Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]
Plus-Size Black Woman Says Southwest Wanted Her to Pay $450 for Another Seat Because of Her Size
Nationwide — Ruby Cosby, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, says Southwest Airlines did not allow her to board her flight to Los Angeles unless she paid an extra […]
Black Woman Wins $15M Lawsuit After Her White Boss Called Her the N-Word
Nationwide — La-Kebbia “Kiki” Wilson, an African American woman from Fresno, California, who endured years of racial harassment at work, won $15 million in a federal lawsuit against the city. […]
Black Woman Becomes a Doctor at the Hospital Where She Worked for Years as a Janitor
Nationwide — Shay Taylor, a 32-year-old African American woman from New Haven, Connecticut, once cleaned floors at Yale New Haven Hospital. Now, after years of schooling and hard work, she’s […]
Black Woman-Owned AI Workforce Platform Makes History, Selected for NVIDIA Inception Program
Nationwide — Ava C. Ivy, an African American technology entrepreneur, author, and workforce strategist, is rapidly emerging as a leading voice shaping the future of work in the age of […]
Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS
Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]
Man Kills His Girlfriend, a Mom of 6, Just Months After Release from Prison for 2 Prior Murders
Nationwide — Darryl Lamar Collins, a 55-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, reportedly killed his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson, just under a year after being released for two previous murders. He […]
Black Woman Wins $18M After Losing Her Leg Because of Delayed Hospital Treatment
Nationwide — Jamie White, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who lost her leg after a hospital allegedly delayed treatment, has won $18 million in a malpractice […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl in Critical Condition After Swallowing Button Battery
Nationwide — Camila Romero, a 4-year-old African American girl from Southern California, is in critical condition after swallowing a button battery. Doctors removed it, but the tiny device caused severe […]
Black Woman Faces Murder Charges in Georgia After Ending Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Alexia Moore, a 31-year-old African American woman from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with murder after taking pills to end her pregnancy. Authorities said her fetus survived for […]
Missing 14-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead A Week After She Disappeared
Nationwide — McKenna Wendel, a 14-year-old African American girl from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was found dead a week after she went missing, authorities said. Police are investigating the circumstances, […]
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 […]