The entry deadline extended to Friday, May 28th, 2021. San Jose, CA — Andrea Lacy, founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies, has officially launched the “Grit Award” scholarship program. Up […]
Nationwide — Victory Yinka-Banjo, a 17-year old high school graduate from Nigeria, has received full-ride scholarship offers from 19 prestigious universities in the United States and Canada. Combined, the awards […]
Ghana — Audrey Maame Esi Swatson is the youngest female commercial pilot in the country of Ghana, having obtained her commercial license at the age of 21. She is currently […]
Memphis, TN — With multiple music awards and over 50 Soul and Blues top recordings under her belt, singer Karen Wolfe has taken her career one step further with the […]
Pamela Smith’s long legal battle in her rape case has now been docketed at the Supreme Court Nationwide — Fighting for her justice for nearly 24 years, Pamela Smith continues […]
Nationwide — Now more than ever there is a tremendous need for police reform, especially when it comes to people of color. While politicians debate the issue and law enforcement […]
Nationwide — In their new publication, Surviving the Distance: The Do’s, the Don’ts and the Definitely’s of Surviving a Long Distance Relationship, Shauna and Taurean Curry reveal what it took […]
Nationwide — Akayla Brown, an 18-year old African American from Philadelphia, is proud to be one of only 300 high school students to win this year’s prestigious Gates Scholarship in […]
Nationwide — Meet Drs. Brittani and Brandi Jackson, twin sisters who are both medical doctors working at the same hospital in the Chicagoland area. They are first-generation doctors in their […]
ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul is offering valuable advice for online visibility and career transformations to those who need it the most. Fayetteville, NC — The journey from military service member to […]
By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — Brittnie Granville is far from your average beauty queen. The reigning 2021 Ms. Black Alabama USA might be preparing for her shot at the national […]
By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — Meet LaTishia Jordan and Aquarius Cain, the founders of Achieve Success Tutoring, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned online schools for students of all ages. The […]
Nationwide — The Education Equalizer™, Dr. Carjie Scott, reveals in her new book, You Are Accepted: How to Get Accepted into College and Life! how owning her story led her […]
Silver Spring, MD — Meet Dr. Nkem Okeke, the CEO and founder of Medicalincs, the newest Black-owned healthcare advisory and management servicing firm that advises and supports healthcare leaders and […]
Louisville, KY — As the corporate conversation around representation and diversity reaches stratospheric levels, businesswoman Denise Harris has launched a new platform called MyExcaliburxyz where Black-owned business can display their […]
Atlanta, GA — Kamryn Stargell, a high school senior from North Atlanta High School, says that she is overjoyed after being accepted into 29 universities and receiving over $2.2 million […]
Nationwide — Hester Ford, a Black woman from North Carolina who was the oldest living person in the United States, sadly died in her home on April 17th at the […]
Nationwide — Jimmy Hoffmeyer, a Black father from Michigan, is demanding answers after his 7-year old biracial daughter’s hair was cut by a teacher at school without permission, leaving the […]
Nationwide — Attorney Roy Miller from Macon, Georgia has devoted his life to justice, racial equality, and music. He has succeeded in all three roles. In fact, through his efforts, […]
Nationwide — Rene Marsh, a CNN correspondent based in Washington, DC, is mourning the death of her 2-year old son Blake after a battle with brain cancer.
The apprenticeship program is for Black, Indigenous, POC Professionals interested in online entrepreneurship, digital real estate, and generational wealth for racial equity and significant poverty reduction. Nationwide — Shatoyia Jones, […]
Nationwide — Country music artist Mickey Guyton made history last night as the first African American woman to ever host the Academy of Country Music Awards in 56 years.
Nationwide — Quinn Cummings and her 7-year old son, Aidyn, have together launched a new Black hero coloring book series via their publishing company Aidyn’s Books LLC.
A Black-owned tech company has released a new mobile video game called ‘Sista Salon’ that enables Black girls from all over the world to celebrate their natural black beauty in […]
Nationwide — Pongee Barnes, a 36-year old mom from Chicago, is celebrating having written 15 different books during the pandemic with her two sons, 10-year old Benjamin and 7-year old […]
Nationwide — Trinitee Stokes, a 14-year old student from Jackson, Mississippi who is also a sitcom actress, is now also one of the youngest students to attend college.
Nationwide — Daisa Taylor, a high school senior from Iowa, recently won $25,000 at the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search for her invention of cost-effective surgical sutures that change color […]
Nationwide — Meet Nynoka Grant, founder and CEO of Akoyn Beauty, an Atlanta-based Black-owned company that manufactures vegan-friendly personal care specialty products that are especially for women. Their premium soaps, […]
Cleveland, OH — Richard Hubbard and Yolimar Tirado, an African American couple from Ohio, have been awarded a $450,000 settlement from the city of Euclid in connection to a 2017 […]
Nationwide — History was made in NCAA Women’s Basketball when two Black coaches, Dawn Staley and Adia Barnes, led their teams into the Final Four for the first time since […]
NP Student University, launched by Dr. Patrice Little, connects Nurse Practioner students to the resources they need to increase their learning capacity in their core education. Nationwide — Dr. Patrice […]
Nationwide — Meet 32-year old Destiny Nicole Monroe, the owner of Raw Fitness, a Black-owned gym and fitness center located in the Dallas, Texas area. As a certified strength and […]
Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]
Nationwide — Terri Pollock, an African American mother from Florida, sadly passed away in a wrong-way crash after helping her daughter move into her dorm at Florida A&M University. Her […]
Nationwide — Viola Davis has rejected Target’s apology after the retailer pulled a Halloween costume that sparked accusations of racist and blackface imagery. She said the company’s response failed to […]
Nationwide — Karen Attiah, an African American columnist who formerly worked at The Washington Post, has won her legal challenge over her termination following social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. […]
Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]
Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]
Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]
Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]
Nationwide — Eight years after Aretha Franklin’s death, her estate remains tied up in probate court as her sons continue to dispute assets, music rights, and personal belongings. The case […]
Nationwide — Michelle Lemon, an African American mother from Fort Bend County, Texas, is seeking answers after her daughter, Bryne, a non-verbal ninth grader who has special needs, arrived home from […]
Nationwide — Byl Holte, Patti LaBelle’s nephew who openly supports Trump, says their relationship fell apart after he questioned his family’s criticism of the president. He claims his political views […]
Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, New York, was visiting Las Vegas when she disappeared earlier this month. Police later found her dead near Harry Reid International […]
Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]
Nationwide — Gabrielle Forman, a 30-year-old African American nurse from New York, was shot and killed by her husband in their apartment just hours after returning from a family reunion […]
Nationwide — Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a young African American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has created an AI-powered app after struggling to manage schoolwork following her ADHD diagnosis. Her platform helps students […]
Nationwide — Joi Rodrigue, a military veteran, wife, mother of three, entrepreneur, and community advocate, is proudly wearing the crown as the reigning Mrs. Black Globe International™. Born in the […]
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, an African American woman from San Francisco, California, has been missing since July 17 after working a late-night shift at a hotel. Her family is searching for […]
Nationwide — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from LaGrange, Georgia, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88. Her achievement made her the oldest person […]
From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]
Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]
Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]
Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mom, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians of her late son’s daughter over the child’s inheritance. The agreement would give his daughter most […]
Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]
Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]
Nationwide — Liz Wills-O’Gilvie, a 63-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts, has gone 15 days without food to protest cuts to food assistance. She is urging Governor Maura Healey […]
Nationwide — Elaine McAlister, an African American nurse, spent four days in jail after police mistakenly arrested her over a marijuana warrant issued for another woman. The arrest happened at […]
Nationwide — Dr. Shandrika Hayslett, a 34-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was killed during a shooting at a family celebration, just months after earning her doctoral degree. Four […]
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]