The Brand & The Beautiful Retail Workshop to Help Entrepreneurs Build Brands and Get to Market Washington, DC — In the wake of corporations committing to invest in Black-owned brands, […]
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Atlanta Region Receives Over $2.48M in Grants to Support Affordable Housing, Black Arts, Education, and More
Nationwide — Today, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, announces $2,481,250 in grants to more than 60 nonprofits in the metro Atlanta region.
Black Entrepreneur Gifts New Vehicle to Single Mom of 4 After Her Car Was Stolen
Lashiskala Sims from Chicago had been forced to spend over $400 a month on ride-sharing trips to and from work and even had a miscarriage because of all the stress […]
Black Father-Daughter Legal Duo Recognized For Leading One of California's Largest Black-Owned Law Firms
Nationwide — Attorney Whitney Ali has been inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who registry of notable professionals for her role as a management level partner in the Law Offices […]
Deputy Fired For Arresting Black Man Who Was Collecting Signatures in His Neighborhood
Nationwide — A deputy from Springfield, Michigan has been fired after he wrongfully arrested La’Ron Marshall, a Black man who was harmlessly collecting signatures to form a tenant association in […]
New App Empowers Users With Access to 45 Black-Owned, Community-Based Radio Stations
Nationwide — A new unapologetic platform for empowerment through media, podcasts, and radio stations has been launched on Google Play and the App Store. It’s called Umoja Radio App, and […]
Vivica A. Fox Brings in the New Year with Five New "Wrong" Movies Premiering on LMN
Nationwide — Vivica A. Fox left the year 2020 behind and has kicked off 2021 with five new thriller movies on LMN which started on January 1st and includes the […]
Black Marketing Executive Creates Tech Company to Help Solve Global Clean Energy Crisis
Austin, TX — From President Joe Biden’s Administration platform to organizations such as B Corporation to global enterprises; many have focused their attention on Clean Energy. Studies have already proven […]
Black Nurse Launches First Ever "Color of Wellness" Magazine
Nationwide — Michelle Greene Rhodes, Founder of Michelle Rhodes Media LLC in Tampa, Florida, has created a place for nurses to share their wellness expertise while helping the vulnerable communities […]
Houston Boutique Owner Designs and Sells Hoodies That Heal and Help the Homeless
Nationwide — RoseMary Tucker, founder of Blessties USA and the Hoodies4Healing Foundation, is hosting a Blanket Drive for the homeless for the month of January.
NBA Star Chris Paul Partners With Black-Owned Sports Agency to Launch HBCU CON
Chris Paul’s CP3 Basketball Academy and TLS Sports have launched HBCU CON, a week-long event for HBCU student-athletes that aspire to play professional basketball. Nationwide — HBCU CON, a weeklong […]
Veteran Reveals Challenges of Being a Black Woman in the U.S. Military
Nationwide — Quincie White, an African American female who has been in the U.S. Army for 33 years, is now a published author of a book she released in 2020 […]
Meet the Woman Whose Podcast Builds Bridges, Not Walls, Between Black People Worldwide
Atlanta, GA — Launched in the midst of a global pandemic, and high tensions of division, the first-ever Black cultural unity podcast called Bridge to U unites Black people worldwide. […]
Former Inmate Turns Prison Experiences into a Powerful Guide For Returning Citizens
Turns a Story of Struggle into Success Dallas, TX — A captivating book from an up-and-coming author and ex-con turned business owner takes readers on a journey of self-discovery with […]
Black Woman From Detroit Sworn in as a Judge By Her Dad Who is Also a Judge
Detroit, MI — Meet Rebekah Coleman, who was recently appointed as a judge in Michigan’s District Court, a moment that was made even more special because her father, who is […]
Professor Creates Modern Day Green Book to Help Promote Black-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — From the mind of professor and Rev. Dr. Kirk A. Johnson, The Anti-Racism Resource Guide Volume One: Supporting Black Businesses and Economics is the resource guide for Black […]
Dad and Mompreneur Launch First Ever Black-Owned Gift Registry For Children
Greensboro, NC — Carl and Tara Darnley, founders of Darlyng & Co., a lifestyle tech-enabled kids brand, have launched the first Black-owned gift registry for children. Parents can now go […]
First Black Woman to Receive a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at USF
Tampa Bay, FL — Dr. Shamaria Engram has become the first Black woman to graduate from the Computer Science and Engineering doctoral program at the University of South Florida since […]
Program Aims to Help 10,000 Black Business Owners Get PPP Loans
Nationwide — The third round of PPP funding will aim to guarantee that thousands of African American entrepreneurs will get a fair chance. This comes after the first two rounds […]
Black-Owned Jewelry Brand Launches New Collection of Charms for Hoop Earrings
Flint, MI — CEO & Founder of Hoop Mobb, Donyale Walton, says this first collection of Mobb Charms™ offers seven different charms. Women will be able to purchase a set […]
Black Female Security Guard Arrested, Fired For Punching Trump Supporter in Self-Defense
Nationwide — Ashanti Smith, a 28-year old security guard from Washington, DC, has been charged with assault for punching a Trump supporter on the night before the infamous Capitol riot. […]
Black Mompreneur Overcomes Mental Illness to Launch Nationally Recognized Cleaning Company
Kimberly Cloud, the founder of one of the fastest-growing Black-owned cleaning companies in Pennsylvania, is on track to become a six-figure company by the end of the year. Nationwide — […]
Both HBCU Graduates, These Siblings Are Surgeons Working at the Same Hospital
Columbus, GA — Meet Dr. Charis Chambers and Dr. Wesley C. Chambers, siblings who are both surgeons who work at the same hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Recently, they shared a […]
"American Wisper" Film About Black Family Murdered Garners 1 Million Views on Amazon Prime and Tubi TV
Prosecutors, however, are still silent on reopening the once-famous case New York, NY — American Wisper is the true story of the unsolved murders of an African American family. In […]
How One Black Mom Is Helping All Kids Celebrate Brains and Beauty
Entrepreneur Trudy Susan has officially launched one of the first Black-owned diverse matching card games for children. Atlanta, GA — Scrolling through parenting and shopping websites, entrepreneur Trudy Susan noticed […]
Author Reveals Her Struggles as a Black Woman Despite Having Two Degrees From Howard and Harvard University
In her newest book “No Saving For Me Later,” author Tiffany Stewart reflects on her journey as a Black woman and the obstacles that she had to overcome even with […]
Black Foot Specialist is Now a Mobile Nail Tech Because of COVID-19 Nursing Home Restrictions
Nationwide — The pandemic has adjusted our lives in various ways. Many have succumbed to the results of the loss of jobs and are being forced to rapidly change their […]
Black Business Owners Have Yet Another Chance to Get PPP Loans
Nationwide — The Paycheck Protection Program has reopened with more than $280 billion more in funds, and will initially only be able to community financial institutions that provide funding for […]
Houston-Based Entrepreneur Launches “MelaninPeople” - A New Social Media App for the Black Community
Created by Adeyinka Adegoke, MelaninPeople is a social networking app designed to connect a range of Black and brown individuals, businesses and professionals. Nationwide — MelaninPeople is a social media […]
Designer Rochelle Porter Teams Up With The Happy Planner in a Curated Collection Showcasing Black Women Creatives
She is one of three Black women artists selected to design planner covers for their limited-edition capsule collection. Atlanta, GA — Rochelle Porter of Rochelle Porter Design lends her talents […]
$25 Billion Dollar Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed By Black Man Takes an Interesting Turn
Evidence filed by the Plaintiff, Mr. Jonathan Burrs, confirms that none of the named defendants have complied with the federal rules requiring them to submit a response to his complaint […]
Black Woman Appointed as Acting Chief of U.S. Capitol Police
Nationwide — Yogananda Pittman, a senior-ranking Black female law enforcement officer and HBCU graduate, has made history after her recent appointment as the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police […]
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 […]