Jody Watley is a Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, trendsetter, and the founder of Avitone Recordings whose career has spanned more than four decades. Nationwide — Today, Jody Watley (respectively Ms. […]
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Successful Black Lawyers Share Lessons Learned and Provide Mentorship in New Compilation Book
Cambridge, MA — In America, there is widespread acknowledgment of racial injustice and disparities, systemic racism, and anti-Blackness. During this unprecedented time, many are all learning more about hidden American […]
New Children's Book Offers a Diverse Voice in Storytelling Breaking Traditional Gender Roles
Nationwide — As parents, we always want to ensure our children know how special and unique they are; especially, in today’s social climate. Shellice Beharie, a mother of two boys […]
Black Mom Creates Brand and Children’s Book to Highlight Premature Babies After Having Her Baby 4 Months Early
Nationwide — When Shanel Hudson went in for a routine ultrasound at 24 weeks in 2018, she never imagined that a few days later, she’d be having her baby almost […]
Black-Owned Company Offers Tea Blends for Those Who Seek a Natural Approach to Wellness
Adrienne Jones, founder of Bea’s Wellness Teas, says that a strong immune system is much more powerful than just wearing a mask Nationwide — Got an ailment? We got tea! […]
Rasheeda S. Liberty Named 25th International President of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
International African American Sorority Elects New Board of Directors in Preparation for Centennial Celebration Cary, NC — Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., a leading historically African American Greek-lettered Sorority, has […]
Supreme Court Won’t Review Life Sentence for Black Man Accused of Stealing Clippers
Caddo Parish, LA — Chief Justice Bernette Johnson, the first and only African American judge on the Louisiana Supreme Court, tried her best to have the Court review the case […]
Award-Winning Female Tech Guru and Former Homeless Ex-Offender Partner to Create a Successful Tech Business
Nationwide — An African American man who was in and out of prison, homeless in Michigan and addicted to crack for decades, is now the Chief Operating Officer of Nevada […]
Author Releases Thrilling Illustrated Children's Book, ”Auntie I Don't Want You to Get Married”
Nationwide — Author Clarence Coggins delights young children in his new story entitled Auntie I Don’t Want You To Get Married: Danielle The Girl From NY which features passion, desire, […]
Two Black Women in Hollywood Reveal the Mindset For Designing a Life You Love and the Power of Sisterhood
‘Monogamy’ Actress/Producer Caryn Ward Ross and ‘Jezebel’ Writer/Director Numa Perrier Discuss Living Life on Their Terms Nationwide — It’s been said life is like a cup of tea, it’s all […]
Black Founder Launches Trailblazing Online Counseling Platform to Address Mental Health Needs of the African American Community
Los Angeles, CA — Mental health advocate, licensed therapist and startup founder, Aiyana Ma’at has created a new online counseling platform called Perspective that prioritizes the mental health needs of […]
Black Educator Who Taught Through Two Pandemics to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting For Parents and Teachers
Nationwide — Experiencing a pandemic may be new to us, but it is not a new experience for many other countries in the world. In fact, North Carolina-native, Gahmya Drummond-Bey […]
Black-Owned Career Fair Company Holds National Monthly Virtual Career Fairs
Nationwide — Career Center of the Southeast, a national Black woman-owned career fair company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is sponsoring 3 national hiring events set for July, August, and […]
Black-Owned Company Formulates CBD Oil Products For Romantic Moments
Nationwide — TwoRomantic™ is a unique online boutique launched by an African American entrepreneur that offers quality CBD cosmetics and merchandise for couples. The company specializes in the use of […]
Black Female Eye Surgeon Develops Magnetic Lash Extensions That are Safer for Your Eyes
Dr. Anika Goodwin is giving away thousands of pairs of magnetic eyelashes and liners while supplies last. Nationwide — OpulenceMD Beauty, a Black-owned luxury, eye-specific beauty brand created by an […]
Girl Scout CEO Sisters Sell Over 20,000 Boxes of Cookies in 4 Years
Nationwide — Makayla and Morgan, two sisters from California, have wrapped up their 2020 Girl Scout cookie season by selling over 20,000 boxes of cookies total over the last four […]
Entrepreneur Says Black Plus Size Talent Should Be "Living Like Lizzo"
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]