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Largest Black Doll Show to Open a Black Doll Museum in Shipping Containers
Detroit, MI — Sandra Epps decided to turn her negative into a positive after surviving three near-death experiences due to lupus. In 2005, she established Sandy’s Land where the mission […]
12-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Makes History With Homemade Lemonade Brand
Nationwide — Be Brave! Be Bold! Be True! Be You! These are all amazing affirmations from Kinyah Bean, the 12-year old founder and CEO of B Chill Lemonade, Inc. when […]
Couple Opens First Ever Black-Owned RV Resort in Alabama Near NASCAR Speedway
Nationwide — Meet Nathan and Alicia Lawson, the African American couple that owns Time Away RV Resort, which will be the first recreational RV resort within walking distance of the […]
24-Year Old Becomes First Ever Black Female Firefighter in Her City
Nationwide — Dejah Woods, a 24-year old from DeLand, Florida, has made history as the first Black woman to become a firefighter for the city since it was founded in […]
Black CPA Creates Course to Teach Teens and Children How to Stop Generational Poverty
Nationwide — Meet Michael Charles Pridgeon, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) that is the visionary of Break the Cycle, a program that will provide a resource for elementary and teenage […]
Black-Owned Startup Joins Investment Platform With a Market Cap of More Than $26B
A Pan-African marketplace called AfriBlocks has partnered with Techstar, a global platform for investment and innovation. Nationwide — At AfriBlocks, they dare to design the future of work in Africa […]
Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee Includes Civil Rights Giants; Registration Open for Historic Global Virtual Event
Ambassador Andrew Young and Labor Leader Dolores Huerta to Appear With Other Distinguished Guests Selma, AL — Two civil rights legends are set to make the historic 56th Annual Selma […]
Michelle Obama to Launch New Cooking Show for Kids on Netflix
Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama has confirmed that she is launching a new cooking show for children on Netflix called Waffles + Mochi. The 10-episode series will debut in […]
Black Business Owners in Chicago Partner to Help Prevent Local Carjackings
Early Walker, the founder of a local towing service, is partnering with several Black and minority-owned security agencies to help stop carjackings. Nationwide — Early Walker, founder and owner of […]
Black Integrated Nurse Coach Creates Self-Care Box to Help Alleviate Stress, Anxiety and Depression During the Pandemic
Nationwide — Many are feeling hopeless, anxious, and exhausted as a result of the pandemic and other societal issues. Glenda Bundy, integrative nurse coach and founder of Time Mind Life […]
Black-Owned Baseball League Launches New Line of Apparel to Empower Others
Nationwide — A Black-owned baseball league called A League of Our Own (ALOOO) has announced the launch of their new pro-Black clothing line of apparel that is meant to empower […]
This Black Hollywood Producer is on a Mission to Bring Diversity and Inclusion to the Film Industry
Nationwide — It’s not about who you see in front of the camera anymore, it’s about who’s doing business behind the scenes. This is the mantra at Four Screens, a […]
Black-Owned Credit Card App Launched to Help You Improve and Manage Your Credit Score
Nationwide — Timothy Griggs with 30+ years of experience in the mortgage industry has designed and launched an app called The Good Steward Financial System to help users manage their […]
Black Educators Create a Leadership Development Program Centered around Pop Culture
Jersey City, NJ — Trill or Not Trill, the nation’s top culturally responsive leadership institute, is proud to announce the launch of their new book We Wear Kicks to Work. […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Opens Healing Spa After 10 Years in the Making
Baltimore, MD — Veteran businesswoman Cindy Tawiah is proud to announce the opening of Maryland’s newest Black-owned spa. The Diva Day Spa Healing and Retreat Centre, located in the city […]
Award-Winning Black-Owned Bakery Launches First Ever Dessert Truck
Luv’s Brownies Launches Mobile Sweet Shoppe in Santa Clara County, California Nationwide — The award-winning online bakery, Luv’s Brownies®, home of the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is bringing its sweet treats […]
Black Inventor Creates Unique Device That Makes Comb-Twists and Other Unique Hair Styles
Nationwide — After complaining about spending hours in the hairdresser’s chair on Crenshaw Blvd in South Central Los Angeles, former English teacher and inventor David “DC” Holland was challenged by […]
Black Family Murdered. 45 Years Later, The Case Remains Open
A film about their story called ‘American Wisper’ is now streaming on major platforms like Tubi TV, Amazon Prime, and Vimeo. Nationwide — On a cold December afternoon in 1975, […]
HBCU Grad Creates Card Game That Empowers Black & Brown Families to Build Generational Wealth
Baltimore, MD — From a story of power and perseverance comes a game of life and learning. Meet Ruby Taylor, an HBCU graduate from Howard University who is the founder […]
Podcast Highlights the Contributions of Black Women in the American Workforce, Ongoing Fight For Equal Pay
Nationwide — In recognition of ongoing disparities that affect millions of Black women, In These Times magazine and the Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting present a 12-episode podcast […]
Woman Leads Program to Help Blacks With Previous Marijuana Convictions Become Entrepreneurs in the Industry
Nationwide — Khadijah Tribble is fighting hard for returning citizens with marijuana convictions. As Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Curaleaf, a leading medical and wellness cannabis operator, she […]
New Book and Virtual Exhibit Honors Little-Known Black Nobles, Elites and Etiquette Pioneers
Trenette Wilson, a leading etiquette expert and social historian, reveals in her new book and virtual tour how Black royals and social elites have been the backbone for equality throughout […]
17-Year Old Black Student From Atlanta Named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Nationwide — Jordan Rice, a graduating senior and homeschooler from Metro Atlanta, has been named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts candidates as part of the 2021 U.S. […]
Africa United Project to Enable You to Go Anywhere on the African Continent Without a Visa
Nationwide — Almost all people groups in America have another country or destination they can travel to and call home. However, we African Americans are not sure whether to call […]
1st Grade Teacher, Mother of 3 From Georgia Sadly Dies From COVID-19
Nationwide — Dana Johnson, a first-grade teacher at Kemp Elementary School in Cobb County, Georgia, has sadly died after weeks of being hospitalized and fighting for her life with COVID-19. […]
Black History Month Makes Its Case with History-Making Detroit Judge
Speakers Magazine features Judge Leonia Lloyd Detroit, MI — This year’s Black History Month is being celebrated with a Speakers Magazine cover that features a phenomenal woman, Judge Leonia Lloyd. […]
Black Mom Creates Organic, Plant-Based Bath & Body Products Named After Her 3 Daughters
San Leandro, CA — Formulating natural body butters and candles is Ayanna Jackson’s absolute passion. For years, her friends and family were treated to her homemade creations before she decided […]
New Finance Book Empowers Black Americans to Reset Cultural Mindsets and Expand Net Worth
Nationwide — With Black History Month upon us, African Americans looking to level up their finances in 2021 while reflecting on our cultural financial history now have a fresh resource […]
Black-Owned Streaming Service Partners With California Newsreel to Stream Robust African Content
Nationwide — kweliTV, a Black-owned streaming service, has entered a distribution partnership with California Newsreel to stream the organization’s robust African content. Through the collaboration, California Newsreel will be releasing […]
Police Bodycam Footage Shows Officers Lying, Conspiring, and Tampering With Evidence in the Brittany Chrishawn Williams Case
Brittany Chrishawn Williams, who was brutalized after police trespassed on her property in Jacksonville, Florida, releases bodycam footage that exposes the lies of the officers. Jacksonville, FL — Brittany Chrishawn […]
8-Year Old Love Creates a Book Based on the Bible Verse That Inspired Her Name
Nationwide — Love is one of the most healing and harmonizing powers in the universe. Love conquers all. Love is a language all of its own. In her new book […]
Black Family of 7 Takes in Elderly Neighbor After His Wife Passes Away
Nationwide — Back in 2023, Sharaine Caraballo and her husband, Wilson, from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, opened their home and daily life to their elderly neighbor, Paul Callahan, after he lost […]
Black Mom Survives Shooting That Tragically Killed Her Two Teen Children
Nationwide — Tiffany Terry, an African American mother from Richmond, Virginia, survived a triple shooting that killed her two children, Zion, 18, and Sadie, 14. Police say her boyfriend opened fire […]
Teacher Charged With Beating and Choking a 12-Year-Old Student in Her Classroom
Nationwide — Alayne Pierce-Collins, a 37-year-old African American teacher from Chicago, Illinois, faces charges after allegedly beating and choking a 12-year-old student inside a South Side classroom. The case marks […]
Black Postal Worker Sady Dies After Her USPS Truck Overturned in Two-Vehicle Crash
Nationwide — Tinisha Cade, a 40-year-old African American postal worker from DeKalb County, Georgia, tragically died after her USPS truck overturned during a two-vehicle crash in Decatur. The truck flipped […]
Single Black Dad Raising 2 Sons After His Wife Died in Childbirth Continues to Push for Maternal Health Reform
Nationwide — Charles Johnson, an African American father from Georgia, became a maternal health advocate after his wife Kira died from childbirth complications in 2016. He now raises their two sons […]
Substitute Teacher Arrested for Threatening Students, "I Would Shoot You If I Could"
Nationwide — Dejuan Antoinette Fludd, a substitute teacher from Calhoun County, South Carolina, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening second-grade students during class. Authorities say she also made students stand for […]
Meet the Black Financial Strategist Who is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Nationwide — Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, a respected African American financial strategist, entrepreneur, educator, and poverty reduction advocate, is helping to break the cycle of poverty by educating unbanked, underbanked, […]
Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleges City of Baltimore Unlawfully Removed Police Oversight Official
Nationwide — Jesmond O. Riggins, a member of the Baltimore City Police Accountability Board (PAB), has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore […]
Young Black Scholar Publishes 500+ Pages of Groundbreaking Research Proving "Black People Are Not Lazy, We've Just Been Set Up"
His findings examine the financial structures shaping American cities and their impact on Black communities Nationwide — B. Libre Kafele (Baruti Libre Kafele), a young African American scholar, lecturer, political […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
Family of Black Man Beaten to Death by Police Removes 5 Officers from $550M Lawsuit
Nationwide — The family of Tyre Nichols, an African American man from Memphis, Tennessee, who died after a police beating, has removed five former officers from a $550 million civil […]
Missing Black Woman Who Was 8 Months Pregnant Found Dead, Her Baby's Daddy is a Suspect
Nationwide — Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, was found dead after going missing while eight months pregnant. Kevin Faux, who is identified as the father […]
Road Rage Fight Goes Viral as Man Caught Putting a Black Woman in a Chokehold
Nationwide — A video shows a road rage incident in Las Vegas, Nevada, that escalated into a violent fight after a crash near the Strip. The clip shows a white […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Florida Black Congresswoman Resigns to Avoid Facing Fraud and Ethics Allegations
Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing after ethics violations and a federal indictment tied to FEMA funds. The resignation […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
Black-Led Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices
Nationwide — JaroGO, a next-generation streaming and media platform, has announced the launch of the “Host The Culture. Own the Moment.” Nationwide Host Competition in partnership with the Peachtree Village […]
Landmark Federal Ruling by Black Attorney Continues to Protect Millions from Torture
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, continues to make a national impact through a landmark federal appellate victory […]
Two White Brothers Face Charges After Alleged Racist Attack on Black Fishermen
Nationwide — Two brothers, Jesse and Jordan Kollman, who are from Edgar County, Illinois, face attempted murder and hate crime charges after an alleged attack on three Black men while […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"
Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]
Ghanaians Leave as Historic Diaspora Returns Home; International Survey Explores Identity, Transition, and Life in Ghana
Endorsed by Ghana’s Office of the President, the initiative captures public feedback and delivers data-driven insights to strengthen systems for Ghanaians and the Historic Diaspora Nationwide — As more Ghanaians […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
From a 1.5 GPA to a Ph.D., Meet the Black Educator of Nearly 50 Years Inspiring Young Black Males
Nationwide — Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson was once a struggling student himself with a 1.5 GPA, but now he’s a respected scholar with almost 50 years of experience as an […]
Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring
Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]
Former Pastor Says "God Doesn't Need Your Money," Exposes Prosperity Gospel Culture
Nationwide — Reuben Armstrong, a former minister turned best-selling author and activist, is stepping into one of the most controversial religious debates in America with his bold new book, God […]
Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times
Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]
Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"
Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]
90-Year-Old Black Custodian Says He Has No Plans to Retire After 50 Years of Service
Nationwide — Clemmie Adams, a 90-year-old African American man from Jackson, Georgia, continues working as a city custodian after more than 50 years of service. He still reports to his […]
Black Dad of 4 Who Agreed to Adopt His Wife’s Kids Killed in Random Shootings
Nationwide — Tony Matthews, a 48-year-old African American father from DeKalb County, Georgia, died six days after being shot outside a Kroger in Brookhaven along Peachtree Road. Police say he […]