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Husband and Wife Team Create DiverseBook App... “For a Society Where Everyone Needs a Feeling of Togetherness”

Barkee and Shawnetta Faust, founders of DiverseBook

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

Red Ink Conference for Black Authors

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

Grace, Black teenage girl sentence to juvenile detention

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

Kelly Boston-Hill, 6-year old who donated 5,000 books 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

Volunteers at Bless Helping Hands in Detroit

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

Sha Asia-Simple, Black woman who died 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

Jillian Wuestenberg, woman who pointed gun at Black family

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

Dear Lauren, Love Mom by Dr. Cheryl E. Woodson

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

Ervina and Prefina, African conjoined twin girls

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 by Ama Karikari Yawson

“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

Pam Booker, CEO and founder of Koils By Nature

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 […]

Tyler Perry to Pay for Funeral of 8-Year Old Girl Killed Near Site of Rayshard Brooks’ Death

Secoriea Turner and Tyler Perry

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is back with more generosity. He will reportedly be paying for the funeral expenses of Secoriea Turner, an 8-year old girl who was fatally shot […]

Woman Founder Launches Online Marketplace, BlackBuyBlack.com, to Coincide With National Blackout Day

Tephanie Delaney

Minneapolis, MN — BlackBuyBlack.com is opening its online marketplace, and its launch will feature hundreds of Black businesses, many of which are new entrepreneurial ventures. Tephanie Delaney conceptualized the site […]

Mom Upset After Daycare Expels 6-Year Old Girl For Wearing 'Black Lives Matter' Shirt

Journei and Deval Brockman, mother whose daughter was kicked out of daycare

Russellville, AR — Journei Brockman, a 6-year old girl from Arkansas, was reportedly kicked out of her daycare after being accused of “encouraging racism” for wearing shirts that support Black […]

Visa Launches Program Offering $10K Grants to Black Women Business Owners

Black business woman

In an effort to specifically support Black women-owned small businesses, Visa is extending their partnership with IFundWomen through a new series of grants and educational resources. Ten $10,000 grants will […]

20-Year Old Black Cosmetologist and Hair Loss Specialist’s Custom Wigs and Extensions Helping Women Look and Feel Their Best During Pandemic

Jenna Fenwick, founder of Custom Wigs and Extensions

Nationwide — The pandemic has left millions of women trying to figure out home remedies for styling, adding fullness, covering thinning or balding spots or just looking for a way […]

Single Mom Tried to Kill Herself and Her 5 Children After Learning Her Boyfriend is Married

Itasha Brunson, mother of 5 children

Nationwide — Many people were shocked when Itasha Brunson, a mother of five from Mississippi, documented her attempt to take the lives of herself and her five children on Facebook […]

HBCU Grad With Three Degrees Launches the Newest Black Woman-Owned Travel Boutique

Jhaelyn Elam, founder of Sizije

Nationwide — Jhaelynn Elam is the founder and CEO of Sizije, a travel company whose mission is to empower the modern-day traveler through global communities and culturally curated experiences. The […]

New Book Explores Hair, Self-Confidence and Standards of Beauty for Black Girls

Empress of Coils by Lynn Graham

New children’s book encourages natural-hair confidence Denver, CO — The ongoing debate between permed and natural hair in the Black women community has left many Black women and girls questioning […]

South Carolina Author Who Wrote Fictional Books About Immigration, Race, and Diversity Launches Online Humanity Chats

Marjy Marj

Nationwide — Ghanaian-American author Marjy Marj (Marjorie Boafo Appiah), who wrote The Shimmigrant and Same Elephants, has launched Humanity Chats – conversations about everyday issues impacting the human race.

Black-Owned Natural Haircare Brand, KGoody Kollection, Now Available on Walmart.com

K Goody Designs, creator of the Quenching Oil sold at Walmart

Winter Haven, FL — Kgoody Kollection products are considered “the Truth” by many. Kgoody Kollection Quenching Oil has rave reviews and is safe for all ages. “Best growth oil ever!” […]

Black Entrepreneur Releases First-of-its-Kind Health and Tech Report Identifying New Industry Sector – FemAging Tech

Denise Pines, founder of Wisepause and author of the FemAging Tech Report

Research reveals that many FemAging Tech innovations are not meeting the needs of 63% of Black women who are concerned about staying active and independent as they age. FemAging Tech: […]

Founder of Black-Owned Smart-Vending Startup Makes History, Raises $2.3 Million in Capital Through Crowdfunding

Dawn Dickson, founder of Popcom, which has raised $2.3 million crowdfunding

• PopCom is an automated retail company that leverages facial detection, machine learning and blockchain technology to help retailers collect valuable customer insights • In the age of COVID-19, PopCom […]

Black Entrepreneur Reveals How She Conquered Poverty and Homelessness to Become a Millionaire Real Estate Investor

Roberta Hoskie

Nationwide — The reviews are in and it’s official: Poverty Curse Broken – The Roberta Hoskie Story is a huge success! In this riveting memoir, Dr. Roberta Hoskie wants readers […]

Marketing and Launch Strategist Audria Richmond Releases New Book, “UnCloned Marketing”

Audria Richmond, author of Uncloned Marketing

Nationwide — Many people start businesses to make money and gain independence for their lives. Often times they are burned out, overwhelmed, and frustrated with their bank accounts because they […]

Local Government Refuses to Allow Black Founder to Use the Word “Chitlin” in the Name of Her Business

Shauna Anderson, founder of The Chitlin Market in PG County, Maryland

Nationwide — Over 25 years ago, Shauna Anderson created the Chitlin Market, where her staff cleaned, sold, and even shipped out the best tender chitlins all across the United States. […]

Award-Winning Black Educator's New Book Helps Parents and Teachers Talk About Race With Children

Wisdom Warrior By Mary Cole Watson

“Wisdom Warriors” by Mary Cole Watson includes the author’s acclaimed work for “The 28 Lessons Living the Mission for African American Youth” published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper. The […]

Spoken Word Artist Claims the Most Important Missing Concept for Solving Internal Pandemic of Black People

Claire Lethal Vilain, author of No Cappin’ Don’t Test Africa

In her new book, author Claire ‘Lethal’ Vilain turns social anxiety into an introspective poetry book. Columbia, MD — A new book from seasoned Haitian spoken word artist and educator, […]

13-Year Old Girl From Chicago Shot and Killed While Making TikTok Videos Outside Her Home

Amaria Jones, black teen killed in Chicago

Chicago, IL — Amaria Jones, a 13-year old from Chicago, has reportedly died after being shot in the neck with a stray bullet while doing a popular TikTok dance right […]

Former Foster Child and Teen Parent Defies Odds, Earns Master's Degree and Writes New Book to Empower Others

Deanna Jones, author of Life After Detour

According to the National Foster Youth Institute, only 50% of foster youth finish high school and only 3% graduate from a 4-year college. Nationwide — Meet Deanna Jones, a former […]

Mom of Black Teen Millionaire to Host Free Online Family Business Summit

Raising a Mogul Family Business Summit

The Raising A Mogul Family Business Summit is set to take place online to teach parent managers how to build million-dollar brands. Nationwide — Raising A Mogul Brand Management & […]

Founder of Black Girls Invest Virtual Summit to Help Close the Wealth Gap for African American Girls

Cassandra Cummings, founder of the Black Girls Invest Summit

This year’s event is set for July 21, 2020. Nationwide — Expanding her wealth portfolio through the art of trading stocks is no new task for Cassandra Cummings, founder of […]


It's Official. Black Woman Therapist Who Beat DoorDash Without a Lawyer Now Holds Federal Trademark

Dr. Ashley Bryant

The USPTO has issued LeadDash its federal trademark registration, sealing Dr. Ashley Bryant’s pro se victory over the $70 billion tech giant Nationwide — On April 28, 2026, the United […]

Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom

Mara Brock Akil in Question Everything podcast

Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]

Black Firefighter-in-Training Surprises His Girlfriend With Rescue-Themed Marriage Proposal

Jayson Ralph and his now-fiance Dasia Moore

Nationwide — Jayson Ralph, a Black firefighter-in-training with the New York City Fire Department, turned a routine event into a surprise proposal for his girlfriend, Dasia Moore. His fellow firefighters […]

Meet the Black American Woman Renovating a House in Italy That She Purchased for $1 Dollar

Celina Sengendo, Black woman renovating a home she bought in Italy for one dollar

Nationwide — Celina Sengendo, a 31-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, bought a home in Italy for $1.16 through a one-euro housing program. She shared her journey online after many […]

Two Black Woman-Led Organizations Recognized With Prestigious Honors in South Carolina

Dr. Tina Ramsay, Founder of CTR Media Network or CTR Cares

Nationwide — Excellence in business and service has been recognized once again across two organizations founded by Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a former behavior specialist and award-winning educator with more than […]

Black Parents Whose Son Was Called the N-Word Say School Officials Called the Cops and Expelled Him

Karis Stoudamire-Phillips and her husband, Mike Phillips

Nationwide — Karis Stoudamire-Phillips and her husband, Mike, two African American parents from Portland, Oregon, raised concerns after their son was called a racial slur at The Madeleine School. However, the […]

Two Black Women Who Live 50 Miles Apart Reach Rare Milestone Ages of 110 and 107

Willie Mae Jackson, Sallie Chatman

Nationwide — Willie Mae Jackson, who is from Jacksonville, Florida, and Sallie Chatman, who is from Folkston, Georgia, recently turned 110 and 107. Both women are among the oldest Black […]

Family Mourns Black Teen Killed After Truck Crashes into Bakery Where She Worked

Zion Branch

Nationwide — Zion Branch, a 19-year-old African American teen from Humble, Texas, sadly passed away after a pickup truck crashed into the bakery where she worked. She had recently finished […]

Black Woman Freed After 11 Years in Prison as Appeals Court Reviews Hidden Evidence in Murder Case

Tameshia Shelton

Nationwide — Tameshia Shelton, an African American woman who served 11 years in prison after a 2009 murder conviction, has been released after a court ordered a new trial. The […]

White School Counselor Faces Charges Over Alleged Indecent Liberties With Several Students

Lesli Bryant

Nationwide — Lesli Bryant, a 37-year-old school counselor in Orange County, North Carolina, who is married with three children, was arrested after allegations involving inappropriate conduct with students. She now […]

Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia

Carolyn Howell and Amber Batchelor

Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]

Mom of 1-Year-Old Boy Shot by Police Controversially Flashes Cash at Her Son's Funeral

Vellesiya Wiley, Kohen Wiley's mom

Nationwide — Vellesiya Wiley, the 20-year-old mom of Kohen, a one-year-old boy who was shot dead by police in a Walmart parking lot over alleged stolen diapers, is under fire […]

Innocent Black Woman Arrested for Killing White Man in Parking Lot Dispute, Claims Self-Defense

Bart Diguglielmo

Nationwide — An unidentified Black woman from North Lauderdale, Florida, has been arrested after fatally shooting Bart Diguglielmo, a 62-year-old white man, during an argument over a parking space at […]

16-Year-Old Black Teen Makes History as the Youngest Chartered Accountant in Her Country

Osasere Okundaye

Nationwide — Osasere Okundaye, a 16-year-old girl from Nigeria, has set a new national record after becoming the youngest chartered accountant in the country. She achieved the milestone by passing […]

Pregnant Black Woman Attacked by Dogs, Forced Her Into Emergency Delivery

Renee Wilson, pregnant woman attacked by dogs

Nationwide — Renee Wilson, an African American woman from Tacoma, Washington, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by two loose dogs while pregnant. Doctors later induced labor, and her baby […]

NFL Star Calais Campbell's Mom Found Dead in Atlanta Home, His Brother Charged with Murder

Calais Campbell and his mother Nateal Campbell

Nationwide — Nateal Campbell, the 71-year-old mother of NFL star Calais Campbell, was found dead inside her Buckhead, Atlanta home after police responded to a welfare check. Authorities later arrested […]

Black Teen Girl Who Went Missing at Age 15 Has Been Found Alive 4 Years Later

Joniah Walker

Nationwide — Joniah Walker, an African American teen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who disappeared when she was 15 years old, was found safe four years later after going missing from her […]

Houston's Only Black Woman-Owned Hotel Celebrates 3 Years By Giving Away Free Night Stays

Deidre Mathis, owner of Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston

Nationwide — Three years after opening the doors to Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis continues to break barriers in an industry where Black women remain dramatically underrepresented. As the […]

White Man Gets 73 Years in Prison for Killing Three Black Girls as Grieving Mother Refuses to Forgive

Sean Greer, hit-and-run 3 Black girls

Nationwide — Sean Greer, a white man from Wilton Manors, Florida, who was convicted in a deadly 2021 hit-and-run, has been sentenced to 73 years in prison. The case left […]

Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College

India Brown, Founder of Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program

Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]

Black Woman Arrested For Charging $1K to Take the Teacher Certification Exam for Aspiring Educators

Kashaundra Knowles, woman arrested for allegedly taking teacher certification exams for other people

Nationwide — Kashaundra Knowles, an African American woman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was arrested for allegedly taking teacher certification exams for other people in exchange for money. Officials said she […]

Doctors Say 13-Year-Old Black Teen Fighting Rare Leukemia Will Need Treatment for At Least Two Years

Jacola Youngblood, teen with rare blood cancer

Nationwide — Jacola Youngblood, a 13-year-old African American girl from Lumberton, Mississippi, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer after months of fatigue and weakness. Her family is […]

14-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Drowns After Jumping into a River to Rescue Her Cousin

Aamina Bradley

Nationwide — Aamina Bradley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Detroit, died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her 9-year-old cousin during a family gathering at Maheras-Gentry Park. The […]

Kirk Franklin Nearly Lost His Temper After a Street Pastor Insulted His Wife

Kirk Franklin and his wife Tammy Collins

Nationwide — Singer Kirk Franklin nearly lost his temper after a man confronted him following a canceled performance in Philadelphia. The tense exchange ended with security stepping in after the […]

Singer Alicia Keys Reveals Why She Told Her Dad to Stay Out of Her Life

Alicia Keys documentary

Nationwide — Alicia Keys says she cut ties with her father when she was 13 years old after years of absence and repeated broken promises. A new documentary revisits the […]

Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Neurodivergent Support

Alana Simpson, Founder of Spectrum Protection

Nationwide — Alana Simpson, an African American Board-Certified Autism Technician and the Founder of Spectrum Protection, is proud to announce that her California-based company has been recognized by the Evergreen […]

Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland

Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh

Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]

Black Mom Found Not Guilty Despite Killing Her 15-Month-Old Baby and Stabbing Her Husband

Precious Bland, mother found not guilty of killing 15-month-old daughter

Nationwide — Precious Bland, a 43-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a deadly 2021 attack that left her toddler daughter […]

Family Mourns 12-Year-Old Black Girl Killed After Her Motorized Scooter Crashed into a School Bus

12-year-old girl riding motorized scooter dies after colliding with school bus

Nationwide — A 12-year-old African American girl from Haverhill, Massachusetts, sadly passed away after a motorized scooter she was riding with another child crashed into a school bus. Both children […]

Black Mom Still Searching for Her Missing Daughter After 43 Years, Believes She's Still Alive

Kathy Teague, mother of Vinyette who has been missing for 43 years

Nationwide — Kathy Teague, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, has been searching for her daughter for 43 years after she disappeared from a housing complex in 1983. She […]

Black Woman Who Looks White Reveals What White People Often Secretly Say to Her

Miriam Zinter, a Black woman who looks white

Nationwide — Miriam Zinter, an African American woman from New York who is often mistaken for white, says her daily life is shaped by how people react to her appearance. She […]

7 Employees Plead Guilty in $25M Tax Credit Fraud Scheme in North Carolina

Nejlai Mitchell, Tiffany Moody, Shaneen Ray, Eyoubo McBurney, Katrena Stanback, Jeannie Negron, Sylvia Swindell, and Whitnee Leach

Nationwide — Eight African American tax preparers in North Carolina have pleaded guilty to their roles in a multimillion-dollar tax credit fraud scheme during the pandemic that cost the IRS […]