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Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Conquered Poverty Just Opened Her 4th Office in Phoenix

Velma Trayham, owner of ThinkZilla Consulting

Dr. Velma Trayham, owner and CEO of ThinkZILLA Consulting, has now expanded to the Phoenix market with a focus on social equity Nationwide — As part of its March features […]

80-Year Old Black Jewelry Designer Makes History, Releases 24K Gold Medallion Launched by Moijey

Brenda Joyce, gemologist and jewelry designer

Nationwide — Black-owned jewelry company, Moijey Fine Jewelry and Diamonds, has teamed up with Brenda Joyce, an international gemologist and designer, to launch a unique medallion series made with pure […]

This 94-Year-Old Mother of 18 Has Been a Crossing Guard for 25 Years

Estella Williams, 94-year old crossing guard

Nationwide — Estella Williams, a 94-year old woman from Anderson, South Carolina, has been working as a crossing guard near a school for 25 years and she has no plans […]

Georgia High School Senior Awarded $2.2M in Scholarships by 80 Colleges

Aylah Birks

Nationwide — Aylah Birks, a high school senior from Twiggs County, Georgia, has been accepted into 84 colleges and awarded over $2.2 million scholarships.

She is the First Black Valedictorian at Her High School in 152 Years

Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield

Nationwide — Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield, a senior at Albany High School in upstate New York, has made history as the school’s first Black valedictorian since 1868.

Reality TV Star Launches Online Course on How to Use Persuasive Writing to Get on TV

Kimberly D. Worthy

Nationwide — Reality television personality, Kimberly D. Worthy, is known as the woman who infamously freaked at dismembering a whole chicken and who forgot to put sugar in her sugar […]

Black Police Brutality Survivor Creates Production Company to Give a Voice to Women Victims of Male Violence

Brittany Chrishawn, founder of LMLM production company

Brittany Chrishawn has created LMLM to empower women who’ve survived male brutality by producing documentaries about their stories. Nationwide — Brittany Chrishawn (Williams), the award-winning police brutality filmmaker who was […]

Black Realtor Teaching Investors Creative and Profitable Alternatives to Gentrification

Michelle Thomas, Black realtor fighting gentrification

Nationwide — Denver real estate broker Michelle Thomas remembers well her early days growing up in North Aurora, a rough part of the Denver, Colorado metro area, that includes East […]

Woman Pens New Book on How She Survived an Abusive Relationship With an Infamous Drug Dealer

Saved, Sanctified and Married to a Drug Dealer book by Jenine May

Nationwide — In her new book Saved, Sanctified and Married to a Drug Dealer, author Jenine May transparently shares some of her darkest experiences while married to a notorious drug […]

Black Fashion Designer’s Illustrious Clothing Line Makes Global Debut at Paris City Fashion Week

Diane Linston, founder of Styles of Imagination Fashions

Beachwood, OH — Bonjour! NGU Designs is going international making its global debut at the Paris City Fashion Week this fall. The exclusive event will happen at the Eiffel Tower […]

Black Women Speakers Speak Out for Women’s History Month

Dr. Geneva J. Williams on the cover of Speakers Magazine

Dr. Geneva J. Williams Living Her Legacy Out Loud Detroit, MI — This month in Speakers Magazine, the publication celebrates Women’s History Month with a cover story on Alpha Kappa […]

Black Mom, Former Inmate Who Won a Grant From Beyonce, Expands Children's Underwear Line

Yolanda Perkins, founder and CEO of Undies by Blenditone

Nationwide — Yolanda Perkins, founder and CEO of Undies by BlendiTone, a line of underwear for children of color, has overcome a lot of obstacles in her life. She has […]

Black Teen Entrepreneur Expands Her Beauty Brand, Celebrates Her Contributions to Best-Selling Book

Anaya Fernando, founder of Sugar Sweet Bath Body Treats

Nationwide — Meet Anaya Fernando, the 17-year old CEO and founder of Sugar Sweet Bath + Body Treats, a Black-owned bath and body, hair care, and beauty brand. Her company, […]

15-Year Old Black Girl, High School Senior Wins Global Math Competition

Faith Odunsi, Nigerian student who global math competition

Nationwide — Faith Odunsi, a 15-year old Nigerian high school student, has won the 2021 Global Open Mathematics competition. She bested contestants from many countries around the world including the […]

Woman Launches Newest Black-Owned Radio Station and TV Network in Downtown Atlanta

Tina Redmond aka DJ Chic Chick

Nationwide — Tina Redmond aka DJ Chic Chick, a California native from Inglewood known for having many talents and ambitions, is now the owner of Atlanta’s newest Black-owned radio station […]

Tanzania Makes History With First-Ever Woman President

Samia Suluhu Hassan, first woman President of Tanzania

Tanzania — Tanzania’s vice president, 61-year old Samia Suluhu Hassan, was recently sworn in as the country’s president following the sudden death of John Magufuli, making her the first female […]

Two Women CEOs Partner to Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Through Business-Boosting Tools and Services

Lauren McDonald and Gia Mac

The collaboration between Urban Business Directory, founded by Lauren McDonald, and Infinite 7, founded by Gia Mac, provides a wide range of business support services that help Black business owners […]

4 Black Women Scientists, All HBCU Grads, Launch New Podcast About the Science Behind Healthcare

Black women scientists of the BSC podcast

Chicago, IL — Sister scientists Drs. Myla Patterson-Smith, Shuntae Williams, Charletha Irvin Joseph, and Elethia Tillman have partnered to create the Black Scientist Cooperative (“BSC”) Podcast. These HBCU graduates were […]

Mom's Death Leads Daughter to Create Solution to Stop Scalp Pain Caused By Tight Hair Braiding

Black woman with braids and tight scalp pain

Nationwide — This is the sad but triumphant story of Rose Bianco, the creator of a product called Too Tight Scalp Saver that soothes scalp pain caused by tight braids, […]

Black Millennial Couple Builds Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Home Division in Atlanta

Elize and Majesty Gayle

Atlanta GA — Elize and Majesty Gayle are two career-oriented individuals who found each other on a popular dating app. After getting married, they established a successful real estate company […]

Black Pre-Teen Author, Kande Summers, Releases Sci-Fi Book About Intergalactic War

Kande S. Summers, author of Going Home

Nationwide — Black British born, Jamaican author, Kande Summers, pens her first book entitled Going Home: Diary of a Teenage Alien. This book is written through the adolescent lens of […]

Black-Owned Cosmetic Line Helps Entrepreneurs Start Their Own Lip Gloss Business

Phaedra Williams, founder of Phaedra Beauty

Nationwide — Phaedra Williams, owner of Phaedra Beauty, has rebranded her business to help other beauty entrepreneurs start their lip gloss lines.

New Platform for Kids Celebrates Black Beauty Through Natural Hair Care

Silk Me Kids

Silk Me Kids, a kids’ salon and hair care brand, has launched a campaign with many of their brand ambassadors, called RUN THE WORLD; plans to double marketing efforts to […]

HBCU Grad Becomes the NFL's First Black Woman Referee

Maia Chaka, the NFL's first Black woman referee

Nationwide — Maia Chaka, a graduate from Norfolk State University, has made history by becoming the first Black woman to referee an NFL game since 1920 when the league was […]

Black Female Founders Create New Sorority for Women Who Attend Online Accredited Colleges and Universities

Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson, founders of Sigma Chi Psi

Backed by a string of celebrity well-wishers, founders Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson introduce the Beautiful Jades of Sigma Chi Psi Sorority Incorporated. Now accepting new members! Baltimore, […]

Singer Jody Watley Appears on The Wendy Williams Show for the First Time!

Jody Watley on the Wendy Williams Show

During her recent appearance on America’s favorite talk show, singer Jody Watley shined and brought back a lot of 80s nostalgia to celebrate the 34th anniversary of her first Grammy […]

Black Teen Earns More Than $1M in Scholarships From 18 Colleges

Shanya Robinson-Owens

Philadelphia, PA — Shanya Robinson-Owens, a 17-year old high school student from Philadelphia, is excited after getting accepted into 18 colleges and receiving more than $1 million in scholarships.

Tax Strategist to Help Over 200 Minority First-Time Applicants Apply For PPP Business Loans

Syreeta Talbert

The BOSS Network has partnered with Syreeta Talbert, a certified tax preparer, and the PPP Second Chance Program to assist African Americans in applying for business loans. Nationwide — The […]

Mom, Whose Son Learned to Read, Write, and Do Math By the Age of 3, Releases Fourth Book For Parents

Andrea Corban, author of Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood

Washington, DC — Andrea Stephenson has written her fourth book, Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. This book, which is an Amazon bestseller, has over 200 simple playful activities, tips, and […]

In New Book, Black Author Reveals the Secrets to a Successful Marriage

10 Keys Successful Marriage Seven Secrets by Dr. Stephen Jones

Springfield, PA — Dr. Stephen Jones has enjoyed 33 years of a loving and caring marriage and he wants to share his experience with you via his newest book titled […]

Black Health Executive's Curriculum to End Medical Apartheid to Be Taught in Hospitals Worldwide

Aubynette Rolle, author of The R.I.C.H. Experience curriculum

By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — After viewing the viral video of Black doctor Susan Moore alleging poor and racist treatment from hospital staff before she died of COVID in December […]

Hettie Simmons Love, 1st Black Student to Graduate From World’s Leading Business School, Honored at 98

Hettie Simmons Love

Students from Philadelphia have written and illustrated a book honoring the first African American to graduate from The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, the world’s leading business school. Nationwide — […]


Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges

Jada Sellers, Christian Hursey

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 […]

Black Mom Who Had Just Graduated College With Her Daughter Dies in Wrong-Way Crash

Terri Pollock with her daughter

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 […]

Actress Viola Davis Says She Does Not Accept Target's Apology Over Racist Halloween Costume

Viola Davis

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 […]

Black Columnist Ordered to Be Reinstated by Washington Post After Charlie Kirk Comments

Karen Attiah

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. […]

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met

Anthony Edwards, Alexandria Desroches

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 […]

Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl

Decruis Tatum

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 […]

Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike

Kenya Glasgow and her daughter Kennedi

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 […]

Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance

Taylor C. Liddell, Founder of P2 and You Skincare

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 […]

Aretha Franklin's Sons Continue to Fight Over Her Estate 8 Years After Her Death

Aretha Franklin

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 […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Special Needs Daughter Left on School Bus For 2 Hours

Michelle Lemon and her daughter Bryne

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 […]

Patti LaBelle's Nephew Says She Cut Ties With Him Because He Supported President Trump

Patti LaBelle and her nephew Byl Holte

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 […]

Missing 63-Year-Old Black Grandmother Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport

Alisa Goods

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 […]

32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission

Talicia Durham

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 […]

NYC Black Nurse Sadly Killed by Her Husband After Returning From Family Reunion

Gabrielle Forman

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 […]

Black Female Student Praised For Developing an App That Helps Students With ADHD

Malia Wakesho-Ajwang

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 […]

Meet the Mom of 3 Making History as the Winner of the Mrs. Black Globe International Pageants

Joi Rodrigue, winner of Mrs Black Globe International

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 […]

Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles

Megan Thee Stallion

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 […]

Black Woman Now Missing for More Than a Month After Leaving Late-Night Hotel Shift

Chantel Brooks

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 […]

91-Year-Old Black Woman Earns GED, Making History as Georgia's Oldest Graduate in a Decade

Helen Woodyard

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 […]

Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem

Temne Hardaway with her family

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 […]

Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, Founders of Coc Marketplace

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 […]

Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018

Kierra Coles

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 […]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Reaches Settlement, Agrees to Give His Daughter Most of the Estate

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his mother Pamela Warner

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 […]

Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter

Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper

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 […]

Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”

Vivica A. Fox in The Wrong Housemaid

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 […]

The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill

Kelia R. Bazile

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 […]

Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis

Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall

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 […]

Black Woman Has Not Eaten in More Than 2 Weeks to Protest Trump's Food Stamp Cuts

Liz Wills-O'Gilvie

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 […]

Innocent Black Nurse Jailed for 4 Days After Police Mistake Her for Woman Who Stole Her Identity

Elaine McAlister

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 […]

Black Woman Who Had Recently Earned Her Doctorate Sadly Killed in Mass Shooting at a Party

Dr. Shandrika Hayslett

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 […]

Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids

Annette Bentley-Smith, Founder of Kobes Storytime Plus Tales

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 […]

6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus

Winter Jones with her father Bryan Jones

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 […]