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Kamala Harris' Appearance on Saturday Night Live Broke Viewership Records, But Also Caused FCC Problems

Kamala Harris with Maya Rudolph on Saturday Night Live

Nationwide — Vice President Kamala Harris made an impactful appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) on November 2, 2024, just days before the presidential election. In a special segment, Harris […]

Musician Prince's Younger Sister, Tyka Nelson, Dies at Age 64

Tyka Nelson

Nationwide — Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of legendary musician Prince, has passed away at the age of 64. The news was shared by her cousin, Charles “Chazz” Smith, who […]

Black Mom of 5 May Be Permanently Disabled After Being Attacked Following a Night Out

Javoni Fortner

Nationwide — Javoni Fortner, a hardworking African American mother of five with two jobs from Houston, Texas, could possibly be permanently disabled after being attacked following a night out with […]

Move Over, Dog Man – RoboKid is Here! The Black Hero Ready to Dominate Kids’ Bookshelves

RoboKid by Mark Chapman

New Action-Packed Children’s Book Launches Nationwide — Calling all Dog Man and Captain Underpants fans! Get ready for your next obsession — A Schoolyard Legend is Born: RoboKid in The […]

Black Woman Makes History the First Medical Doctor and Published Author in Her Family

Dr. Alexis Donald, author of Mommy I Want to Be a Doctor

Nationwide — Alexis Donald, MD, a trailblazing African American medical doctor and advocate for empowering young minds, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated children’s book, Mommy […]

Black Woman Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of a Waste Logistics Company, Launches Wastepreneur Academy

Lainika Johnson

Nationwide — The Wastepreneur Academy is thrilled to announce the upcoming Dirty Money Intensive, a two-day hands-on training program in Sacramento, California, on November 16th & 17th, led by trailblazer […]

Music Icon Quincy Jones Has Sadly Passed Away at 91

Quincy Jones

Nationwide — Quincy Jones, a pioneering figure in the music industry whose influence spanned generations and genres, has passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Bel-Air, […]

Former Benton Harbor Executive Files $10M Federal Lawsuit Against Michigan State Police for Racial Profiling and Civil Rights Violations

Dakarai Larriett

Nationwide — Dakarai Larriett, a former executive at Whirlpool, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Michigan State Police, accusing officers of discriminatory racial profiling, homophobia, and egregious civil rights […]

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Calls Out Gayle King For Asking Inappropriate Question

Gayle King and Megan Thee Stallion

Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion recently opened up about a difficult moment she experienced. The “WAP” rapper recalled when Gayle King asked if she had a sexual relationship with Tory […]

Rapper Cardi B Reportedly Fired Up the Crowd at a Kamala Harris Rally in Milwaukee

Kamala Harris and Cardi B

Nationwide — Cardi B reinforced her endorsement of Kamala Harris by appearing at the Democratic nominee’s rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday evening. The rapper took the stage to deliver […]

Diddy Forced His Party Guests to Sign an Agreement, No Photos, Recording or Posting on Social Media

Sean Diddy Combs

Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legendary parties for celebrities have always been surrounded by intrigue, and new details from TMZ help explain why. The outlet has obtained a typical non-disclosure […]

Meet the Founders of the Most Trusted Black-Owned Credit Repair and Counseling Service

Christopher Watson and Aaron Steede, Founders of Credit Bros

Nationwide — Christopher Watson and Aaron Steede, the founders of The Credit Bros, are emerging as a transformative force within the credit repair sector. Recognized for their unwavering commitment to […]

Black-Owned Law Firm, Led by Father-Daughter Duo, Re-Named Best Law Firm by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers

Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Whitney

Nationwide — Led by Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland […]

Judge Rules That Diddy Accuser Must Reveal Her Name to Pursue Lawsuit

Diddy lawsuit

Nationwide — At 53, Sean “Diddy” Combs, the influential music mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records, is facing mounting legal challenges. A federal judge recently ruled against allowing a […]

Founder of the First Black Travel Web Site and Pocket-Sized Black Travel Guidemaps Celebrates 30 Years in Business

Thomas Dorsey, Founder and CEO of Soul of America

Nationwide — Thomas Dorsey, Founder and CEO of Soul of America, the first Black travel website, is marking its 30th anniversary by doing what it does best – revealing insights, […]

The State of U.S. Charity Care: Solutions to Improve the Patient Experience and Achieve More Equitable Health Outcomes

Improved patient experience

New Research from the Health Equity Collaborative Nationwide — Today, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), a diverse community comprised of dozens of national, public health, patient advocacy, and multicultural organizations […]

Diddy's Sons Reportedly Tried to Fight Ray J at a Party, But Chris Brown Broke It Up

Diddy's sons and Ray J

Nationwide — Diddy’s sons nearly ended up in a physical altercation with Ray J at a Halloween party, but a surprising peacemaker stepped in to defuse the situation.

Charlamagne Tha God and Anderson Cooper Clash on CNN Over Kamala Harris Coverage

Charlamagne That God and Anderson Cooper

Nationwide — Charlamagne Tha God and Anderson Cooper recently engaged in a tense exchange over CNN’s coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris compared to former President Donald Trump. Charlamagne challenged […]

Black Mom Files Lawsuit Against AI Chat Service After Her Son Took His Life

Megan Garcia and her late son, Sewell

Nationwide — Megan Garcia, an African American mother from Orlando, Florida, is grieving the tragic loss of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer, and is now seeking justice. Garcia claims that […]

Shaq Slammed For Inappropriate Comments About Angel Reese During Podcast

Angel Reese and Shaq

Nationwide — Shaquille O’Neal is facing criticism after comments he made regarding Angel Reese, a WNBA star and his mentee, during an appearance on an episode of her podcast, Unapologetically […]

Kanye West Buys $35 Million Home in Beverly Hills With 11 Bedrooms and 18 Bathrooms

Kanye West buys home in Beverly Hills

Nationwide — Kanye West, the 47-year-old rapper and fashion designer, is making headlines with the purchase of a $35 million mansion in Beverly Hills. The expansive property spans 20,000 square […]

15-Year-Old Charged For Death of Black Woman Killed While Delivering Mail

Octavia Richmond

Nationwide — In the latest tragedy underscoring Chicago’s ongoing battle with gun violence, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the July killing of U.S. Postal Service […]

Jamie Foxx Was Just Joking About Diddy Being Involved in His Hospitalization

Diddy and Jamie Foxx

Nationwide — Jamie Foxx recently joked about rumors linking Sean “Diddy” Combs to his mysterious hospitalization last year, stirring up a mix of reactions from fans and industry insiders. During […]

Over 100 Black Students and Youth Leaders Organize National Reparations Summit

Attendees at the National Reparations Institute Summit

Nationwide — The National Reparations Institute along with 100 Black students and youth leaders will convene a National N’Daba (Great Gathering) Reparations Summit on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2nd, 2024 […]

Denzel Washington Gets Heated With the Paparazzi Outside NYC Event

Denzel Washington

Nationwide — Denzel Washington, 68, turned heads outside New York City’s Museum of Modern Art during a heated exchange with paparazzi and eager fans seeking autographs. Known for his powerful […]

Cardi B Hospitalized for Medical Emergency, Forced to Cancel Festival Performance

Cardi B

Nationwide — Cardi B recently put her health first by making a tough decision to cancel her upcoming performance at ONE Musicfest. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the 32-year-old rapper shared […]

Meet the Black Mom and Son Duo Who Have Helped Gamers Get $150K in NIL Deals

Kendall Hamilton and his mom, Dr. Gigi

Nationwide — Meet Kendall Hamilton and his mom, Dr. Gigi, the founders of Game Changer Academy, which they created to help more African American gamers become successful and get NIL […]

Meet the Black Woman Urging HBCUs to Lead the Way in Celebrating Mothers of Civilization Day

Dr. Audrey Muhammad

Founders Call for Nationwide Recognition of Black Women’s Strength, Heritage, and Self-Care Nationwide — As the 2024 presidential election highlights the historic candidacy of a Black woman for the highest […]

Mom Left 3 Kids Home Alone For Days While She Traveled Out of State for a Liposuction Surgery

Domonique Knowles

Nationwide — Domonique Knowles, a 32-year-old mother from Westlake, Ohio, is facing potential jail time after leaving her children home alone for nearly three days while she traveled to Florida. […]

Black Groom, Father of 4 Shot and Killed in Front of His New Bride on Their Wedding Day

Tyrek Burton, groom killed on wedding day

Nationwide — Tyrek Burton, a 37-year-old father of four from Greensboro, North Carolina, was tragically killed just hours after his wedding, leaving his family devastated and seeking justice. Burton had […]

Meet the Black Woman Who Has Helped 3,000+ Seniors Receive Expert Medicare Guidance

Melissa D. Hall, Founder of Hall Insurance Group

By Kendra Jones Nationwide — Melissa D. Hall, the visionary founder of Hall Insurance Group, has made significant strides in the field of senior care by guiding over 3,000 seniors […]

New York Bound: "Bronzeville The Musical" Set to Make Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater

Bronzeville The Musical

A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Faith, Legacy, and Courage Highlighting the Rich History of Bronzeville, Chicago Nationwide — In a groundbreaking move, the Mahdi Theatre Company is set to unveil “Bronzeville […]

Founder of First Black Woman-Owned Forensic Investigation Nonprofit Offers Healing Through Art

Regina Romain, Founder of FPI Justice For Victims Families

Nationwide — Regina Romain, the founder of the first African-American and woman-owned investigative organization, FPI Justice for Victims Families, a groundbreaking 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to addressing the trauma of unsolved […]

From Foster Care and Welfare, Black Mom of 2 Makes History as a Nurse With Her Own Apparel Line For Other Nurses

Natasha Clements, Founder of Nurse Couture

Nationwide — Meet Natasha Clements, the Founder and CEO of Nurse Couture, a Black-owned line of fashionable scrubs designed to empower healthcare professionals worldwide. Although she grew up in foster […]

Meet the Black Celebrity Dentist Helping People Who Are Victims of Unlicensed Veneer Techs

Dr. Catrise Austin

Nationwide — Celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Austin has issued a powerful statement in response to a recent NBC Today Show investigation uncovering the alarming rise of unlicensed ‘veneer techs’ performing […]

Meet the 3 Sisters Working at the Same Hospital, Following in Their Mom's Footsteps

Nicole, Caitlin, and Courtney Gibbs

Nationwide — Three African American sisters — Nicole Gibbs, 30, and her twin sisters Caitlin and Courtney, 22 — all work at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, continuing […]

Black Woman With Doctorate Degree and $250K in Student Loans, "I've Been Looking For a Job For 4 Years"

A. Raspberry

Nationwide — A. Rasberry, a 38-year-old African American woman from Virginia who has long valued higher education, now regrets the path she took. Despite earning a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate […]

4-Year-Old Black Girl Falls From Apartment Building While Jumping on Bed

Black girl who fell out of apartment building in Shoreline, Washington

Nationwide — A tragic accident claimed the life of a 4-year-old African American girl from Shoreline, Washington, when she fell from an apartment window last weekend. The medical examiner confirmed […]

Meet the Black Children's Books Trio – Father Writes, Daughter Writes, and Son Illustrates

Omar Bala with son and daughter

Nationwide — Meet Omar Bala, his son Khalil, and his daughter Aniya, an African American family from Oakland, California, that runs a publishing company called BooksByBalas. It initially began as […]

Amber Books Presents "African American History in the United States of America (Volume Two)"

Tony Rose, author of African American History of the United States Volume Two

A Blueprint for Monetizing REPARATIONS, Written and Compiled by TONY ROSE, NAACP Image Award Winner Nationwide — African American History in the United States of America (Volume Two): A Blueprint […]

Black Woman From Maryland Launches Much-Needed Adopt-a-Mom Program

Jalisa Matthews

Nationwide — Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival […]

Family and Friends Mourn Black High School Senior From Maryland Killed in Crash

Sanaa Vil

Nationwide — Family, friends, and teammates gathered on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to 17-year-old Sanaa Vil, an African American high school senior from Brookeville, Maryland who tragically lost […]

14-Year-Old Black Teen From Baltimore Becomes the Youngest Freshman Ever at His University

Nationwide — At just 14 years old, West Muhammad, an African American student From Baltimore, has made history as the youngest freshman ever to attend Coppin State University in Maryland. […]

13th Annual "Chicago Day of the Girl” Attended by More Than 350 Girls Celebrating the Empowerment of Sisterhood at South Shore Cultural Center

13th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl event

Nationwide — The 13th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl was celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Chicago. The event brought together more than 350 girls to celebrate sisterhood […]

Teen Care Network Celebrates World Mental Health Day with ‘Wellness University’ Sponsored by MTV & Active Minds

Black teens at Teen Care Network

Nationwide — Teen Care Network (TCN) is proud to announce the success of Wellness University (Well-U) 2024, a dynamic event held on October 10th at Old Dominion University’s Webb Center […]

Black Financial Literacy Foundation Kicks Off Annual Book Drive Donating More Than 2,500 Books to Children Nationwide

Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation

Nationwide — The Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) is excited to announce the launch of their annual Wesley Learns Book Drive, with the goal of donating 2,500 books from […]

Virgin Island and Dominican Beauty Stephany Andujar Aims for the Miss Universe Crown

Stephany Andujar

Nationwide — Stephany Andujar is a beauty queen, licensed esthetician and model who will be representing the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November. She […]

32-Year-Old Son Saves Up for 9 Months to Pay Off His Mom's Mortgage

Andre Williams and his mom, Tracy

Nationwide — André Williams, a 32-year-old from Houston, Texas, recently paid off the mortgage for his mother, Tracy, as a way to express his deep gratitude for her unwavering support […]

NYC Bus Driver is a Hero After Saving 5-Year-Old Girl Who Was Walking Alone in the Street

Luis Jimenez, NYC bus driver

Nationwide — Luis Jimenez, a 60-year-old veteran African American MTA bus driver is being hailed as a hero for his swift and decisive actions in Manhattan. Luis, who has been […]

Black Twin Sisters Who Grew Up in Foster Care Launch Nonprofit to Help Other Foster Kids

Cherry and Sherry Wilmore

Nationwide — Cherry and Sherry Wilmore, African American twins from Houma, Louisiana, who grew up in foster care, are now giving back to their community in a big way. Determined […]

The Funnel Doctor, Ryan McCrary Unveils “The Prescription”: A Blueprint for Online Marketing Success

Ryan McCrary, author of 'The Prescription' book

Nationwide — Ryan McCrary, the African American CEO and Founder of The Funnel Doctor, LLC, a leading digital marketing agency, proudly announces the launch of his book, The Prescription: The […]

Miss Black America Visits Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem, Partners With Nonprofit to Inspire Students

Ashley Marie Myatt

Nationwide — Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA I) located in Harlem, New York was buzzing with excitement as students gathered for a remarkable event—an inspiring visit from the Reigning Miss Black […]

Diddy Desperately Files Third Appeal For Bail, "Let Me Out of Jail"

Sean Diddy Combs

Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has filed a third appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, seeking his pretrial release. The motion challenges […]

Georgia's Largest Black-Owned Adult Daycare Owners Gift 3 of Its Employees With Their Very Own Franchise

3 employees receiving Innovative Senior Solutions franchise

Nationwide — On September 11th, during the 12th Annual Innovative Senior Solutions Senior Festival, Eshonda Blue and Jessica Wright, the co-founders of Innovative Senior Solutions, gifted three of their senior-level […]

Houston Entrepreneur Unites Black Women in Business to Amplify Their Leadership Skills and Unlock Opportunities

Kristi Jackson

Nationwide — Global Power Tour, a collective of business strategy workshops and entrepreneurial networking events to uplift Black women in business, will take place at The Museum of Fine Arts […]

Black Mom Who Lost Her 24-Year-Old Son is Now Helping Other Families Prepare for the Worst

Roberta Moore

Nationwide — Family is everything. This sentiment resonates deeply with Roberta Moore, an African American mom from PG County, Maryland who found herself grappling with the devastating loss of her […]

Whitney Houston's Grammy-Winning Mom, Cissy Houston, Dies at 91

Cissy Houston

Nationwide — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, has passed away at the age of 91. She […]

Black Inventor Creates Germ Shield Product That Stops Commonly Found Germs from Spreading to ATM and Kiosk Touchscreens

Michelle Wilson

Nationwide — Meet Michelle Wilson, the African American inventor behind The Shellicone Finger Protector, which has a built-in LED light that helps shield people from spreading germs on multiple surfaces […]

Diddy's Mom, Janice Combs, Speaks Out on Behalf of Her Son, "He is Not a Monster"

Sean Diddy Combs

Nationwide — Janice Smalls Combs, the mother of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, recently spoke to the media regarding the challenges her son is facing. In her statement, she acknowledged […]

Actor Denzel Washington Reportedly Confronted Diddy at One of His Parties

Sean Diddy Combs and Denzel Washington

Nationwide — In a resurfaced story from 2003, Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington allegedly confronted Sean “Diddy” Combs at one of his notorious parties, stirring fresh discussion about the music mogul’s […]

HBCU Grad, Black Engineer Turned Entrepreneur Invents an Affordable Device For the Hearing Impaired

Justin Lee, Founder of Earcoustic

Nationwide — Justin Lee, an aerospace engineer who attended Tuskegee University is also the founder and CEO of Quantum Senses. He was inspired by his friend, Kenneth Tissot, a Vietnam […]

Black Woman from Detroit to Convert 14-Passenger Shuttle into a Mobile Mentoring Hub

Malika Williams, Founder of the Outreach Initiative

Nationwide — Malika Williams, the African American female founder of The L.I.V.E Outreach, is excited to announce her initiative to renovate the Mobile Mentoring Hub, a vital resource that provides […]

John Amos Died From Heart Failure and Was Cremated 9 Days After His Death

John Amos death certificate

Nationwide — John Amos, the iconic actor known for his groundbreaking roles in television and film, passed away more than a month ago on August 21st at the age of […]

Black Women in Clinical Research Announces 2nd Annual Conference

Black Women in Clinical Research

Nationwide — Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR) is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Conference, taking place from November 8-10, 2024, at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North in Atlanta, […]