Philadelphia, PA — When entrepreneur Ariell Johnson opened her comic book store and coffee shop in Kensington, Pennsylvania back in December 2015, it became an instant hit both locally and nationally. […]
— Snap Weave allows women to create a full hairstyle of any length or texture in minutes – with no glue, needles, or installation tools! — Atlanta, GA — Leave […]
Lancaster, PA — For Black Girls celebrates the beauty of Black girls and women as they relaunch this month. Ruby L. Taylor, M.S.W., founder of of the movement and alumna of […]
More than 100 local residents recently gathered together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Naka’s Broiler, a Black-owned restaurant which also happens to be the first ever Black-owned business in […]
New York, NY — Sandra & Octavian Braxton have been married for 18 years and met while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Like most married couples, they wanted to start […]
Nationwide — Dr. Karen Sloan-Brown says, “Stop the Lies! The 2016 Presidential election was built on a foundation of lies. Hillary Clinton was the victim of so many. Donald Trump […]
Most people welcome a new year with promises of better things to come. But for thousands of welfare recipients in Washington, D.C., it’s a different story. For them, 2017 may […]
Funlayo Alabi grew up in West Africa where shea butter was considered a cure for everything. Many years later after immigrating to the United States, her son began to suffer […]
Nationwide — Several African American women who used L’Oréal’s SoftSheen-Carson Hair Relaxer product are now suing the brand for $5 million dollars after their usage of the product resulted in […]
Nationwide — Jacqueline Craig, an African American mother from Fort Worth, Texas, called the police when her 7-year-old son said that a man choked him, but she was the one […]
— EAT One/Half brings to light for the first time, successful strategies for healthy weight loss. Newly uncovered, this versatile approach reveals technical and universal sources of support. Innovative, it […]
The Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund awards scholarships every year to low-income women who are 35 years of age or older. Named after Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to […]
— Marjorie’s Beef Jerky Was on Fire Being Loved by Over 200 VIP Celebrities at The American Music Awards Gift Exchange in Hollywood on November 19th 2016! — Hollywood, CA […]
Nationwide — When Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Vin Diesel, Blair Underwood and more top name celebrities show up and participate in a launch video for one cause, you know […]
Black Southern Belle launched over a year ago. Founder Michiel Perry created the web site to fill a need for more black vendors in the area of good food, black […]
An estimated 1.2 million people in the U.S. were living with HIV at the end of 2013, according to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Although African Americans […]
— ThinkZilla’s CEO, Velma Trayham, is scheduled to be honored on December 8th by Houston Power Professionals at its annual Holiday Soiree. — Houston, TX — Velma Trayham is a […]
The Centers For Disease Control reports that African-American women and their babies are at a higher risk for pregnancy and birth complications, including pre-mature birth. Premature delivery is the most […]
Atlanta, GA — Just like Terry McMillan’s Waiting to Exhale did in the 90’s, the spotlight on friendships and relationships for young black professionals has been catapulted to the forefront […]
— New Curated Online Marketplace Featuring Artisans to Empower ‘The Black Dollar’ — New York, NY — Archer & Pine is a curated interactive online marketplace featuring distinctive creators of […]
Washington, DC — Every year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) releases a new series of Forever stamps. This amazing collection of stamps features beautiful art, distinguished Americans and historic […]
Nationwide — Crystal City Publishing announces the release of Be Still the first work of Marilyn Randolph – a survivor of molestation, rape, and abuse. Her story serves as the […]
— The New App Is Now Accessible on the Apple App Store and the Android Market — Atlanta, GA — Koils By Nature, an all-natural hair and skin care products company, […]
— “A Queen’s Discovery” is a Story of A Transformational Journey to Africa — Atlanta, GA — A Queen’s Discovery follows a father and daughter’s mission trip to Africa. The […]
— Metro Detroit Two-Day Mastermind Retreat is The Ultimate Experience for Women in Business to Strategically Map Out Super Success in 2017. — Detroit, MI — The impact of the […]
Chicago, IL — A new rhyming, character-building children’s book co-written by renowned children’s author Kim L. Dulaney features the family history of NBA superstar Derrick Rose and his young son, […]
Los Angeles, CA — The 5th Annual Black Business Women Rock! Conference & Expo is set to take over L.A. on Saturday, December 10th, 2016 from 9am-4pm. This year’s event, […]
— Talented, beautiful and famous standup comedian, Heather Hatton, breaks into the list of the top sexiest comedians in the world. — Nationwide — Popular for her hilarious stunts and […]
Dr. Patricia Bath is the first African-American female doctor in U.S. history to receive a patent for a medical invention, but in actuality. In 1986, she invented the Laserphaco Probe […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among African American women. Although breast cancer occurs more among white women, the mortality rate is 39 percent higher in African Americans […]
Being Black and a female did not stop Ayla Bystrom-Williams from beating out 13,000 competitors to win this year’s Miller Lite Tap the Future competition in Chicago. Her company, Honeymoon […]
Nationwide — Patricia Cuffie-Jones is a trailblazing Black woman in Hollywood who has made a remarkable impact as a director and producer, although many may not know the extent of […]
Nationwide — Jackson Lawson and her daughter, Samira Jackson, have made history as the first mother-daughter duo certified as sports agents by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Originally from Maryland, […]
Nationwide — GodXess LLC, a Black-owned hair care brand owned by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Dr. Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, is proud to announce the launch of their new […]
Nationwide — Chanti Dixon, a 30-year-old African American mother of two, was tragically found dead after disappearing from an Indianapolis nightclub where she worked. She had taken an Uber ride […]
Nationwide — An African American couple from Newton, Georgia, is expressing their outrage after discovering that their 6-year-old daughter, Aylah, spent several hours at school dressed only in a T-shirt […]
Nationwide — Essence Harris Banks, CEO and Founder of Heart N Hands, a leading nonprofit dedicated to heart health education for young girls especially disadvantaged girls of color, proudly announces […]
Nationwide — As political tensions rise and the healthcare system continues to fail Black and Brown communities, the urgency of self-reliance in health has never been more unmistakable. Master Herbalist […]
Nationwide — Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a 32-year-old first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, tragically lost her life in Sacramento, California, after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric […]
Nationwide — Meet Taurea Vision Avant, the woman on a mission to uplift Black voices and make sure our stories are heard loud and clear. As the founder and CEO […]
Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder, two African American authors from Detroit, Michigans are on a mission: to combine their faith, their Black-ness and their […]
Nationwide — Former TV Judge Joe Brown has recently stirred controversy with his harsh criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as an “old hoe” in a candid […]
Nationwide — Meet Evelyn Uba, a woman from California who moved from Nigeria in 1983 who has achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. After nearly a decade of […]
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is facing a challenging period in his life as his wife, Linda, has taken steps to end their 39-year marriage. The well-known TV judge recently […]
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]
Nationwide — Four former roommates from North Carolina Central University’s Law School, an HBCU, have all achieved impressive careers as judges. Starting as classmates in a dorm room 26 years […]
Nationwide — A woman from San Antonio, Texas, named Tyreshia Morgan, has ignited a heated online debate after sharing her experience of being sent home from a job interview due […]
Nationwide — In 2023, Imunek Williams, an African American school bus driver who was pregnant at the time, became a local hero after an extraordinary act of bravery. On a […]
Nationwide — Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation is excited to announce the adolescent Let It Flow Fest, an innovative and impactful event designed to raise awareness about period poverty, normalize […]
Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]
Nationwide — Erica Battle, an African American education thought leader with more than 17 years of experience, is proud to introduce two groundbreaking programs in response to the growing concerns […]
Nationwide — Over the weekend, singer Mariah Carey faced a heartbreaking double tragedy, losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day.
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.
Nationwide — Two single moms from metro Atlanta, Georgia had their dreams come true when NFL legend Warrick Dunn helped them become homeowners. Dunn teamed up with Habitat for Humanity […]
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of TV judge Greg Mathis, has filed for divorce after 39 years of marriage. The couple, who separated on July 17, cited irreconcilable differences […]
Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]
Nationwide — The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant Organization is proud to announce that Dedra Tufon, the reigning 2024 Ms. Black California USA, has been crowned the 2024 Ms. Black […]
Nationwide — In a distressing incident in Corsicana, Texas, Candra Rogers, an African American assistant principal, was airlifted to a hospital after being severely injured by a student in a […]
Nationwide — A troubling incident occurred in Canton, Ohio where a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat, raising significant concerns about mental health and its […]