Davis is the National Spokesperson for The Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 Initiative Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Nationwide — Becky A. Davis knows first-hand how fragile life can be – even before the […]
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18-Year Old Black CEO Makes History, Launches Plant-Based Vaginal Self-Care Products For Teen Girls
Atlanta-based entrepreneur, Essynce Moore, is the youngest person in history to develop a line of feminine hygiene products called “Kitty” for teen girls and young adults. Nationwide — Meet Essynce […]
This Real Estate Professional Wants to Close the Wealth Gap Hurting Black People
Nationwide — Licensed realtor and young adult mentor Shaquanna Wilson has released a new book titled From Debt to Deeds Planner, which offers readers a cost-effective, easy-to-follow tool for creating […]
Meet the Black Father and Daughter Duo Who Are Both Commercial Airline Pilots
Antigua — Wade Austin-McDonald, who just turned 65-years old, is celebrating his retirement after 44 years of being a pilot with his daughter Fiona, who is also a pilot.
Psychologist Creates First Ever Therapy Card Deck for Black Teen Girls
Nationwide — Dr. Ebony Butler, the creator of My Therapy Cards, the first card deck and self-help tool for Black women, has done it again! Because she strongly feels that […]
Black Teen CEO Making 6 Figures Inspires Her Parents to Buy Her a Headquarters and Salon
Nationwide — 14-year old Gabby Goodwin now has a headquarters for her business, thanks to her parents, Comedian Mike Goodwin and Rozalynn Goodwin. The successful teen entrepreneur, who is the […]
New Children's Book Celebrates Kamala Harris as America's First Black Vice President
Oakland, CA — A new children’s book entitled Ella B. Jenkins Meets Vice President Kamala Harris written by authors Eve Lynne Robinson and Whitney Jade Gordy, MFT pays homage to […]
AIDS Survivor, Twana Lawler, Inspires Thousands of African Americans by Sharing Her Story of Triumph Over Tragedy
Nationwide — Meet Twana Lawler, an AIDS survivor and motivational speaker who has a very profound story that heals hurting hearts. She is also a screenwriter, playwright, poet, songwriter, and […]
Black Designer Teams Up With Multi-Billion Dollar Home Décor Retailer, West Elm
Atlanta, GA — Rochelle Porter, founder and CEO of Rochelle Porter Design, has become one of few African American eco-friendly designers to land a spot with global decor retailer West […]
How This Black Woman-Owned Skate Company is Changing the Culture
Nationwide — 25-year old Adrienne Cooper, the African American founder of Moonlight Roller, has quickly cemented her company’s status in skate culture as the new “it” brand. Since the launch […]
Black Mom Invents and Launches the Most Functional, Convenient & Compact Diaper Changing Bag Available
Perfect for Busy Moms and Dads, ChangePal Changes the Game for Parents on the Go Baltimore, MD — Every parent has been there – you are out and about, your […]
Granddaughter of Former Texas Slave, Isaac Toland, Releases Album to Honor His Legacy
Nationwide — Those Who Matter… is a compilation of soulful classical music that Tracy Lightner composed for her loved ones and to honor the legacy of Isaac Toland – her […]
200+ Black Female Founders to Meet Online For 2-Day Virtual Event Hosted By JPMorgan Chase
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase and Advancing Black Pathways, will host the Minority Merchant Event series – a 2-day virtual event to educate, empower, and […]
Black Expert Launches Free Online Course On How to Retrain Your Brain
Nationwide — Meet Stan Greene, President and CEO of PowerThinking Corp (PTC), a Black-owned global human development firm, is inviting members of the public to a free weekly call called […]
Meet the 12-Year Old Genius Who Has Been Accepted to Georgia Tech
Marietta, GA — Caleb Anderson, a 12-year old boy who is in his 2nd year in college, is making headlines again after being accepted to the Georgia Institute of Technology.
14-Year Old Chef Who Lost Both Parents Dies From Rare Form of Cancer
Nationwide — Ben Watkins, who became a fan favorite when he competed on Fox’s MasterChef Junior, has sadly died at the age of 14 after battling with a rare form […]
Tyler Perry Studios Feeds 5,000 Families As Thanksgiving Approaches
Atlanta, GA — Tyler Perry is once again giving back to his community of Atlanta, Georgia. He has organized a food giveaway through his film production company, Tyler Perry Studios.
MUSC Commitment to Diversity Inclusion and Equity For All Earns Positions As ‘Top College For Diversity’ and ‘Diversity Champion’
For the fourth consecutive year, MUSC earns a national diversity award Charleston, SC — INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity publication and website in higher education, has […]
Bobby Brown Jr., the Son of Singer Bobby Brown, Dies at 28
Los Angeles, CA — Bobby Brown Jr., the 28-year old son of singer Bobby Brown, was found dead in his home on Wednesday. He reportedly had been experiencing flu-like symptoms, […]
Black-Owned Stock Market Company Launches Program Teaching Beginner Investors How to Make Money
Nationwide — J.R. Fenwick, an expert investor and the founder of FLip That Stock, a Black-owned stock market education and technology company, is hosting a special webinar called Sneak PEEK […]
Black Real Estate Entrepreneur Qualifies to Issue $50M in Class A Stock After Being Denied By Venture Capitalists
Michael Gilmore, the founder and fund manager behind Gilmore Homes – Gilmore Loans LLC, qualifies to issue $50,000,000 in Class A Stock by the SEC to build and own homes, […]
3 Black Women Launch New Gifting Platform That Enables a Personal Touch in the Age of Social Distancing
Box of Zeal is transforming the gifting experience in a way that’s accessible, affordable, and personal just in time for an atypical 2020 holiday season. Atlanta, GA — The founders […]
New Line of Shirts Exploit Systematic Racism and Teach Black History
Nationwide — For years many African Americans have been deprived of learning their real history and how systematic racism has played a significant part in our lives for over 400 […]
Black Mom Sells $175K Worth of Skin Care Products During Pandemic
Mom’s Recipe to Help Kids’ Eczema Morphs into Million-Dollar Blake N Co Skincare Company By Arthia Nixon Dayton, OH — In May 2019, Adrienne Blake was just a single mom […]
Black Family Nurse Launches Her Own Clinic in Houston to Provide Low-Cost Medical Services
Nationwide — Meet Kimberly Barrow, MSN, APRN, NP-C, an incredibly accomplished family nurse practitioner from Jacksonville, FL who is taking Houston by storm. Disheartened by the healthcare disparities in the […]
Black Pediatric Doctor Launches a New Type of Children’s Book Dubbed Command Books That Inspire a Love for Reading
New York, NY — New York Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Chiamaka Agbasionwe, has embarked on a mission to inspire a love of reading among kids with the upcoming launch of a […]
Black Landlord Says the City of San Francisco Took Her Buildings Worth $25 Million
Nationwide — Anna Kihagi, a landlord and real estate investor, says that the San Francisco City Attorney presented false evidence to the courts 3 years ago, and is now prohibiting […]
Founder of Black-Owned PR Firm Celebrates 40 Years, Honored With Prestigious Award
Cheryl Procter-Rogers, founder and CEO of A Step Ahead PR Firm, celebrates 40 years in the profession with the International MarCom Award Lincolnshire, IL — In partnership with client Sigma […]
Comedian Sinbad is Recovering From a Recent Stroke
Nationwide — 64-year old stand-up comedian and entertainer Sinbad has reportedly suffered from a stroke. However, his family has confirmed that he is recovering in an official statement they released […]
Speakers Magazine Celebrates with Black Women in Media
Media Icon Jamie Foster Brown is November’s Cover Story Detroit, MI — The November issue of Speakers Magazine is online and hard copies will be distributed to monthly subscribers and […]
Over $400M Projected to Be Spent During Shop Black Week 2020 With Black-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — As Black Friday approaches, early projections indicate that over $400 million will be spent during Shop Black Week (SBW) 2020. The high-profile events of 2020 greatly highlighted the […]
Black Author Exposes the Truth, Lies, and Biases of the American Child Support System
Kenya Rahmaan, author of “The Child Support Hustle,” defies the myth of fatherless households Detroit, MI — Author Kenya Rahmaan has spent thorough time examining the flaws of the American […]
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 […]