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Black-Owned Fashion Organization Empowering Women All Around the World to Become Entrepreneurs

Willow Tree Roots Fashion Designs

Entrepreneur Tiffani Sharp is the founder of Willow Tree Roots, a non-profit organization that helps women to succeed as entrepreneurs. Tiffani says the idea grew from a seed of love […]

Founder of Miss Black United States Pageant Says, "Forget the Hairspray and Butt Glue… Black Women, Let’s Conquer the World"

Sonja McCord, Founder of Miss Black United States

Nationwide — In a world that seemingly revolves around hairspray, butt glue, and rhinestones, Founder Sonja McCord transcends the archetypal pageant into a quintessential finishing school and enrichment program. Miss […]

Actress Lunden De'Leon to Star in New Romantic Comedy, "An Inherited Life"

Lunden De'Leon

Nationwide — It was announced today that actress Lunden De’Leon has joined the cast of the romantic comedy An Inherited Life playing the role of Bianca. Filmed in South Carolina, […]

International Headwrap Expo and Fashion Show Coming to Motown This Fall

Headwrap Expo and Fashion Show

— This unique event will be held at September 25, 2016 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan from 1pm to 8pm. — Detroit, MI — […]

Black-Owned Cupcake Enterprise Named "Family Business of the Year"

Cupcake Collection

Every year, Black Enterprise names one family-operated business as “Family Business of the Year.” This year’s prestigious award went to Nashville, Tennessee-based cupcake company, The Cupcake Collection, owned and founded […]

U.S. Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas Gets Her Very Own Barbie Doll!

Gabbie Douglas Barbie Doll

Nationwide — Gabby Douglas has two gold Olympic medals to her name, multiple world championships, and now her very own look-a-like Barbie doll. She is currently training for the upcoming […]

Minority Educational Tech Company Creates Interactive Digital Library of Multicultural eBooks For Kids

Kazoom Kids Book Istory App

— KaZoom Kids Books iStory App Hailed as innovative tool for Sparking Interest in Reading for African-American and Latino Children — Chicago, IL — Frustrated because she couldn’t find books […]

Singer Chaka Khan Cancels Show -- Checks Into Rehab For Pain Killer Addiction

Chaka Khan

Nationwide — Just two days before she was set to perform at the California State Fair, 63-year old singer Chaka Khan reportedly canceled her performance, and announced that she will […]

Multimedia Power Couple Gives Second Chances With "Free Jobs For Felons" Events

Jenny and Rufus Triplett

Nationwide — Felon, felony, criminal record, ex-offender, ex-con, etc., etc., etc. These labels in the job market are a hindrance. They are a separating factor of who gets in and […]

How One Inspirational Woman is Changing and Touching Lives Around the World!

Sheila Benjamin Inusah

Nationwide — Shelia Benjamin Inusah, a renowned inspirational / motivational speaker via her organization called One Life, travels the world speaking and motivating others to reach their full potential. She […]

Louisiana Mom Arrested For Beating Her Children After They Robbed A Neighbor's House

Schaquana Spears

Baton Rouge, LA — 30-year old Schaquana Spears was recently booked into prison on felony cruelty charges after she beat her three children with a belt when she found out […]

Angela Bassett Partners With Dermatologist to Launch New Skin Care Line For Dark-Skinned Women

Angela Bassett's new dark skincare line

Nationwide — Actress Angela Bassett has partnered with Dr. Barbara Sturm, her friend and a well-known skincare expert, to launch a new skin care line that specifically addresses the needs […]

Best-Selling Author JJ Smith Leads Nationwide 30-Day Flat Belly Challenge on Monday, July 11th

JJ Smith

Washington, DC — All across America, people are battling stubborn belly fat. A health condition of now epidemic proportions, belly fat has actually been identified as the most lethal type […]

Expired: Our Young Black Men Are Going Extinct -- Execution Style Slaying

Evie Rhodes

By Author Evie Rhodes Newark, NJ — My only son, James Rhodes, Jr., 24 years old was, gunned down, “execution style” with a single gunshot to the head on May […]

Top 10 Organizations That Help Black American Women

Black Women Generations

Companies owned by American black women represent the largest-growing businesses in the U.S. In addition, there are hundreds of organizations that help black women in America, doing work that directly […]

Black American Author Advocates For a Beautiful White Princess

Saga of a Princess by Judith Martin

Nationwide — Over one thousand years ago, the Viking Princess Efanda founded the Russian nation with her husband Prince Rurik during the Viking era. While Rurik has been written about […]

Badly Decomposed Body of Pregnant Louisiana Teacher Found; Assistant School Principal Arrested

Lyntell Washington, Missing Pregnant Teacher

Baton Rouge, LA — The badly decomposed body of Lyntell Washington was recently found in a sugar cane field ditch in Iberville Parish, Louisiana – an area where police had […]

Survivor of Orlando Massacre Says the Shooter Asked, "Are There Any Black People in Here?"

Patience Carter

Nationwide — Patience Carter, one of the victims who survived the massacre at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, says that while trapped in the bathroom with the shooter, Omar Mateen, […]

Black Female Entrepreneur Celebrates Black Fathers Nationwide With Unique Gift Box For Men

Koils By Nature Giftbox for Men

— The gifts that make up the gift box come from five different Black-owned businesses — Atlanta, GA — Koils By Nature, an affordable natural hair & skincare line of […]

NYC Author Shantay Williams Releases New Book For Single Mothers Entitled "Scars & Make-Up: Her Life"

Scars and Makeup by Shantay Williams

Denver, CO and Bronx, NY — Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Scars & Make-Up: Her Life by Shantay Williams, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6×9 […]

Women and Mothers All Over the Country Love, Love, Love These E-Books -- Thousands of Copies Already Downloaded!

Single Mom Ebooks

Nationwide — Produced and sold exclusively by UrbanEbooks.com, there are two books that are wildly popular among single mothers across the country. They are Go Girl Go! 2016 Directory of […]

Daddy and Daughter Duo Release New Book For Tourists That Want to Visit Brooklyn, NYC

Father and Daughter, Fetti and Amber Benton

— Their book entitled, “Dreaming About The Many What To Do’s While In Brooklyn,” is a great influence for famiily-friendly tourism, diversity, and education — Brooklyn, NY — Coney Island, Prospect […]

Young African American Entrepreneurs Help Black-Owned Hair Care Company Soar Worldwide

Flow Industry Teen Hair Growth

— FLOW Industry offers a unique business opportunity to teens and adults to make money helping fight baldness and hair loss — Nationwide — FLOW Industry, a new Black-owned company that […]

22 Year-old Mother Symone Marshall Dies in Texas Police Custody After Weeks of Neglect

Symone Nicole Marshall

Huntsville, TX — Symone Marshall, a beautiful 22-year-old mother of a 3-year-old-daughter, died in police custody on Tuesday, May 10th with no real explanation. According to her family, she was […]

Summer Leadership Program at Swarthmore College Seeks to Empower Minority Teen Girls

At The Well Conference

New York, NY — At the Well Conferences, Inc. is proud to announce its 1st annual At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy, which takes place on the campus of […]

Innovative All-Natural Haircare Product Helps Women Re-Grow Lost and Damaged Hair

Nor-ah's Unique Blends

— Nor-AHS Unique Blends, the company behind Hairline/Edges Regrowth Butter, is renowned for offering natural hair and skin care blends, specially formulated for people suffering from different types of hair […]

Rihanna Launches Global Scholarship Program Via Her Clara Lionel Foundation

Rihanna Promoting Scholarship Program

— The deadline to apply is June 16, 2016, and awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 — Nationwide — Multi-platinum international superstar Rihanna started the the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) […]

Chicago Pastor Files Lawsuit Against Police For Beating Her During Road Rage Incident

Rev Catherine Brown

Nationwide — Rev. Catherine Brown is suing the Chicago Police Department after a 2013 case when two police officers can be seen on camera assaulting her in front of her […]

Beauty Conference Opens Industry Doors For Black Women

Beauty Supply Store Owners

Atlanta, GA — Despite black women being the fastest growing entrepreneurial group in America, they continue to find difficulty becoming Beauty Supply store owners.

The Best Thing Since High Heel Shoes... "Heelusions" Heels By Design

Heelusions

— A Unique, Fun and Functional Shoe Fashion Accessory — Nationwide — Missouri-based shoe fashion accessory company, “Heelusions” Heels by Design, has brought to market a completely new concept in […]

Open Letter To President Obama: "Mr. President - When Did You Decide to be a Ni**a?"

Tammie Lang Campbell

By Tammie Lang Campbell Dear President Obama, My question to you is – when did you decide to be a ni**a? Ignorance in the name of comedy is no excuse […]

New Book Addresses Stereotypes That Say Minorities Are Unattractive, Uneducated, Loud, Violent, Single, Poor and Lazy!

Societal Perceptions

Nationwide — Jessica M. McEachern, MA, MSW says she wrote Societal Perceptions to help people connect with various experiences and identify misperceptions within society. Her book utilizes experiences, observations, and […]

Meet the Black Woman Making History, Producing and Directing More Than 10 Films For BET, Netflix, and Tubi

Patricia Cuffie-Jones

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 […]

First Black Mom and Daughter Duo to Be Certified Sports Agents For the NFL

Jackson Lewis and Samira Jackson

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, […]

Black Mom and Daughter Launch New Holistic, Vegan Hair Care Product Collection

Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, Founders of Godxess

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 […]

Uber Driver Admits to Raping and Killing Single Black Mom After Picking Her Up

Chanti Dixon

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 […]

6-Year-Old Black Girl Returns Home From School Without Her Shorts, Parents Outraged

Aylah Daniels

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 […]

Founder of Organization For Black and Brown Girls Celebrates 10 Years of Impact With “Love Your Heart” Gala and Auction

Essence Harris Banks

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 […]

In a Broken Healthcare System, Black Herbalists Lead the Charge: Karen Rose Calls for 'A Healer in Every Home'

Karen Rose

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 […]

Young Black Doctor From California Sadly Passes Away After Electric Scooter Crash

Dr. Geohaira Sosa

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 […]

Entrepreneur Makes History After Helping 6,000 Black Authors Get on Podcasts, Stages, and TV

Taurea Vision Avant

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 […]

Two Black Authors From Detroit Reveal the Powerful Connection Between Black Women and Women of the Bible

Georgia A. Hill of Diane Proctor Reeder, authors of A Cloud of Women book

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 […]

Judge Joe Brown Attacks Kamala Harris, Says She Has a Lazy Reputation

Judge Joe Brown and Kamala Harris

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 […]

Black Mom of 4 Finally Passed the Bar Exam After Studying For 9 Years

Evelyn Uba

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 […]

Judge Mathis Vows to Win Back His Wife, Says He Does Not Want Divorce

Judge Greg Mathis

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 […]

4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat

Araiya, 4-year-old Black girl left on schoolbus in Dallas

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 […]

Black Pro Female Football Player Launches First Online Marketplace Exclusively for Women Athletes

Santia Deck

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 […]

These 4 Former HBCU College Dorm Roommates All Went on to Become Judges

Four Black judges, graduates from NCCU Law School

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 […]

Black Woman Not Hired For Wearing Shorts to a Job Interview Sparks Online Debate

Tyreshia Morgan

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 […]

Black Pregnant School Bus Driver Saves Students Moments Before Bus Catches Fire

Imunek Williams

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 […]

Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation to Host Let It Flow Festival in Chicago to Combat Period Poverty

Participants of Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation

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 […]

Founder of the Largest Network of Black Women Event Planners to Host a 3-Day Online Summit

Kimberly Perrymond and other Black event planners

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 […]

California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year

Ginger Congi

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 […]

Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse

Cara Dugan

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 […]

Black Dad and Daughter Making History, Helping 1,000 Families Become Homeowners

Dante Lee and daughter, Kiyah

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 […]

This Black Educator of 17 Years is Teaching School Districts How to Help Millions of Students Who Can't Read

Erica Battle

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 […]

Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom and Sister Have Tragically Died on the Same Day

Mariah Carey

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.

TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare

T-Boz of TLC performing at a concert

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.

Single Moms Become Homeowners Thanks to Gift From Warren Dunn

Single moms homeowners

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 […]

Famous TV Judge Mathis' Wife Files For Divorce After 39 Years of Marriage

Judge Greg Mathis

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 […]

12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health

Black woman breastfeeding her baby

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, […]

Oakland's Dedra Tufon Crowned Ms. Black USA 2024 in Washington, DC

Dedra Tufon as Miss Black USA

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 […]

Black School Principal Attacked By a Student in Texas Had to Be Airlifted to a Hospital

Candra Rogers

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 […]

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing and Eating a Cat in Front of Her Neighbors

Allexis Telia Ferrell

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 […]