New non-profit, Keep NOLA Music Alive, inspired by the legacy of his late father, pianist Ellis Marsalis Nationwide — Understanding both the professional and financial uncertainty facing native New Orleans […]
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Black Mom Creates Brand and Children’s Book to Highlight Premature Babies After Having Her Baby 4 Months Early
Nationwide — When Shanel Hudson went in for a routine ultrasound at 24 weeks in 2018, she never imagined that a few days later, she’d be having her baby almost […]
Black-Owned Company Offers Tea Blends for Those Who Seek a Natural Approach to Wellness
Adrienne Jones, founder of Bea’s Wellness Teas, says that a strong immune system is much more powerful than just wearing a mask Nationwide — Got an ailment? We got tea! […]
Rasheeda S. Liberty Named 25th International President of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
International African American Sorority Elects New Board of Directors in Preparation for Centennial Celebration Cary, NC — Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., a leading historically African American Greek-lettered Sorority, has […]
Supreme Court Won’t Review Life Sentence for Black Man Accused of Stealing Clippers
Caddo Parish, LA — Chief Justice Bernette Johnson, the first and only African American judge on the Louisiana Supreme Court, tried her best to have the Court review the case […]
Georgia Teen Loses Both of His Parents to COVID-19 Just Days Apart
Johns Creek, GA — Justin Hunter, a 17-year old African American teen from Georgia, is devastated after he has lost both of his parents within just four days due to […]
Black Doctor Launches Health Promotional App in the Midst of Coronavirus & Social Justice Crises
Nationwide — Dr. Sean T. Hubbard, a hospital neurologist in New Jersey, became inspired, when he witnessed conversations happening online, particularly on the most popular social media sites. “If we […]
11-Year Old Ballet Dancer Gets Scholarship Offer to Prestigious Dance School
Nigeria — Anthony Mmesoma Madu, an 11-year old boy from Nigeria whose video of him ballet dancing in the rain went viral on the Internet, has been handpicked by a […]
Award-Winning Female Tech Guru and Former Homeless Ex-Offender Partner to Create a Successful Tech Business
Nationwide — An African American man who was in and out of prison, homeless in Michigan and addicted to crack for decades, is now the Chief Operating Officer of Nevada […]
Some Unemployed African Americans At Fault For Not Applying For Job Opportunities
The founder and CEO of BlackJobs.com says that he is working with more than 500 employers nationwide that are genuinely looking to hire more African Americans, but many are not […]
Author Releases Thrilling Illustrated Children's Book, ”Auntie I Don't Want You to Get Married”
Nationwide — Author Clarence Coggins delights young children in his new story entitled Auntie I Don’t Want You To Get Married: Danielle The Girl From NY which features passion, desire, […]
Man Who Detained Black Teen While Biking Charged With False Imprisonment
Seffner, FL — Luis Orlando Santos Santiago, a 54-year old man from Florida who reportedly stopped a Black teenage boy and detained him after falsely accusing him of breaking into […]
Two Black Women in Hollywood Reveal the Mindset For Designing a Life You Love and the Power of Sisterhood
‘Monogamy’ Actress/Producer Caryn Ward Ross and ‘Jezebel’ Writer/Director Numa Perrier Discuss Living Life on Their Terms Nationwide — It’s been said life is like a cup of tea, it’s all […]
Black Founder Launches Trailblazing Online Counseling Platform to Address Mental Health Needs of the African American Community
Los Angeles, CA — Mental health advocate, licensed therapist and startup founder, Aiyana Ma’at has created a new online counseling platform called Perspective that prioritizes the mental health needs of […]
Colorado Police Handcuff Black Mom and 4 Kids After Mistaking Their Vehicle For a Stolen Motorcycle
Nationwide — Police officers in Aurora, Colorado are under fire for detaining and handcuffing an African American mother and her four children after mistaking their SUV for a stolen motorcycle […]
HBCU Change Launches App For Simplest Way to Use Your Spare Change to Fund Historically Black Colleges
HBCU Change app’s automated spare change round-up aims to create economic empowerment with national adoption from those that keep HCBUs near and dear to their hearts and will serve as […]
Children’s Book Encourages African American Boys to Pursue Careers as Nurses
Chicopee, MA — A new children’s book targets African American boys and encourages them to pursue careers as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) by spotlighting an African American male nurse […]
Black Educator Who Taught Through Two Pandemics to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting For Parents and Teachers
Nationwide — Experiencing a pandemic may be new to us, but it is not a new experience for many other countries in the world. In fact, North Carolina-native, Gahmya Drummond-Bey […]
Black-Owned Career Fair Company Holds National Monthly Virtual Career Fairs
Nationwide — Career Center of the Southeast, a national Black woman-owned career fair company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is sponsoring 3 national hiring events set for July, August, and […]
Black-Owned Company Formulates CBD Oil Products For Romantic Moments
Nationwide — TwoRomantic™ is a unique online boutique launched by an African American entrepreneur that offers quality CBD cosmetics and merchandise for couples. The company specializes in the use of […]
Black Female Eye Surgeon Develops Magnetic Lash Extensions That are Safer for Your Eyes
Dr. Anika Goodwin is giving away thousands of pairs of magnetic eyelashes and liners while supplies last. Nationwide — OpulenceMD Beauty, a Black-owned luxury, eye-specific beauty brand created by an […]
Girl Scout CEO Sisters Sell Over 20,000 Boxes of Cookies in 4 Years
Nationwide — Makayla and Morgan, two sisters from California, have wrapped up their 2020 Girl Scout cookie season by selling over 20,000 boxes of cookies total over the last four […]
Entrepreneur Says Black Plus Size Talent Should Be "Living Like Lizzo"
Nationwide — Via her web sites JamilaJayPlusSizeCasting.com and JamilaJayFashions.com, entrepreneur Jamila Jay offers plus size women an opportunity to start “Living Life Like Lizzo” which means that they should beam […]
Author/ Wealth Coach Teaching Others How to Live Like a Millionaire on Any Budget — Says “Financial Success is Not a Gift; It’s a Habit”
Teacherpreneur. Money Magnet. Speaker. Author. Timolin Langin’s holistic and transformational approach to generational wealth-building underscores her workshops, her blogs, and her writings as the author of “Mind Over Money, How […]
African American High School Music Group Releases Groundbreaking Animated Video Addressing Current Social Issues
Listen to the 10 track project here accompanied by an animated lyric video here Columbus, OH — The Paragon Project, a revolving collective of nationally-recognized high school artists, found a […]
Black Entrepreneur’s Line of Essential Oils is a Natural Alternative to Traditional Medicine
Nyack, NY — In 2010, Dan Mintz discovered that a certain blend of essential oils was extremely helpful in combating pain and healing, as well as preventing various other ailments. […]
From Championships to First Crushes — This New Book is a Must-Read For African American Youth
Nationwide — The Yearbook by Jonathan Johnson is a middle-grade fiction book for children aged 10+ with friendships themes and relevance. The book is a must-read for African American boys […]
Author's Book Helps Children When They Begin to See Race and Notice Differences
Nationwide — Ella: Who Am I? by La’Shaun Garcia is a children’s book about learning and understanding one’s culture and ethnicity in a fun way for all children and families. […]
City of Des Moines Police Dept Gets First Ever Black Female Captain
Des Moines, IA — Lillie Miller, who has been serving for 21 years in the Des Moines Police Department, has recently been promoted as the department’s captain. She has made […]
These 91 Black-Owned Businesses Worked Together to Generate $49M in Sales in One Year
Traffic Sales and Profit (TSP), a powerful network and Facebook group of almost 14,000 purpose-driven African American entrepreneurs, has announced that 91 of the Black business owners in their tribe […]
Formerly Homeless Woman Who Escaped Prostitution Shares Her Powerful Story, Launches Online Course
The course entitled “Think Big, Start Small™” helps individuals transform from a life of wishing for it, to finally achieving the personal success they’ve been hoping for. Nationwide — Transformational […]
Leading Etiquette Expert Launches Book Series to Develop Social Graces and Etiquette in Black Girls
New “Bougie Girl Chronicles” Book Series Unlocks the Young “Lady” in Urban Girls 9-12 Years Old Dallas, TX — Award-winning author and etiquette expert, Trenette Wilson (aka Lady Trenette Wilson) […]
Black Woman Has 27-Pound Fibroid Removed While 17 Weeks Pregnant
Nationwide — Brionna Johnson, an African American woman from Chicago, was 17 weeks pregnant when doctors removed a 27-pound fibroid. She experienced disparities in treatment after being advised to consider […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents World's First Heated Cake Stand to Keep Cakes and Other Baked Goods Warm While on Display
Nationwide — At just 25 years old, Cortrell Winkfield is redefining how desserts are served and experienced with the launch of Velvera, the world’s first heated cake stand designed to […]
Meet the Trailblazing Black Author Bringing Her Children’s Book into School Classrooms Nationwide
Nationwide — Marcia Paige, the author of ABC Explorers: The Journey Begins with Letters and Pride, published by Line Queen Publishing, is celebrating that her new book for children of […]
Black Man Files $100M Lawsuit After NYPD Assaulted Him in Mistaken Identity Arrest
Nationwide — Timothy Brown, a 46-year-old African American man from Brooklyn, New York, plans to sue the city of New York for $100 million after NYPD officers mistakenly identified him […]
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 […]