Bowie, MD — Rehan Staton, a 24-year old man from Maryland who used to collect garbage to support his studies, has recently graduated from college and is now heading to […]
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Columbia University President Accused of Covering Up Decades of Racial Intimidation and Fraud
Criminal complaints filed against Columbia President Lee C. Bollinger allege that he masterminded a $650,000 bribery, arbitration fraud, $5,000/day extortion, and judicial corruption scheme to avoid a $200 million dollar […]
Black Woman Business Owner Launches First Ever #SaveYourBottles Campaign
Blending Sustainability and Style, Koils By Nature Sets a New Standard of Beauty Atlanta, GA — Koils By Nature, a leading hair and skincare brand, is launching one of the […]
Tyler Perry to Pay for Funeral of 8-Year Old Girl Killed Near Site of Rayshard Brooks’ Death
Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is back with more generosity. He will reportedly be paying for the funeral expenses of Secoriea Turner, an 8-year old girl who was fatally shot […]
White Couple Identified, Charged With Hate Crime For Vandalizing 'Black Lives Matter' Mural
Nationwide — A couple from California has been charged with a hate crime after they were caught on video on July 4th defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in the […]
US Navy Cheats Black-Owned Business Owner Out of $100 Million Contract
Nationwide — CommsolGlobal, a Black-owned business founded by Victor Ogunniyi, successfully bid on a five-year small business set aside contract with the US Navy for engine maintenance of their ships. […]
19-Year Old Honors Student to Graduate From Clark Atlanta University Two Years Early
Atlanta, GA — At the age of 19, Ronald McCullough is already set to graduate with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Clark Atlanta University. He managed […]
Lindsay Guion Named President and COO of Music Industry Quarterly (MIQ)
Music Industry Quarterly announces the appointment of media executive Lindsay Guion to the positions of President and Chief Operations Officer. Los Angeles, CA — The influential print publication and online […]
Woman Founder Launches Online Marketplace, BlackBuyBlack.com, to Coincide With National Blackout Day
Minneapolis, MN — BlackBuyBlack.com is opening its online marketplace, and its launch will feature hundreds of Black businesses, many of which are new entrepreneurial ventures. Tephanie Delaney conceptualized the site […]
Black Ad Exec Looking to Create One Million Black Millionaires
Nationwide — Black professionals make up 10% of college graduates, but less than 1 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs and only 3 percent of executive/senior manager-level roles according to a […]
3 Officers Fired For Mocking, Taking Inappropriate Photos at Memorial of Black Man Killed By Police
Nationwide — Three police officers from Aurora, Colorado have been fired for reportedly taking photos of themselves as they mocked the death of 23-year old Elijah McClain, a Black man […]
Mom Upset After Daycare Expels 6-Year Old Girl For Wearing 'Black Lives Matter' Shirt
Russellville, AR — Journei Brockman, a 6-year old girl from Arkansas, was reportedly kicked out of her daycare after being accused of “encouraging racism” for wearing shirts that support Black […]
Ray Leonard Jr, Successful Entrepreneur, Author, Motivational Speaker and Radio Host, Making His Boxing Legend Dad Proud
Nationwide — Ray Leonard Jr needs little introduction. He will forever be remembered appearing with his famous father, hall of famer boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the 1970’s iconic 7 […]
9-Year Old Best Selling Author and Philanthropist Debuts New Talk Show, Raising Greatness
Atlanta, GA — Who says you can’t be a kid and have your own talk show? No one does! That is why Atlanta native, 9-year old bestselling author Nicholas Buamah, […]
20-Year Old Black Cosmetologist and Hair Loss Specialist’s Custom Wigs and Extensions Helping Women Look and Feel Their Best During Pandemic
Nationwide — The pandemic has left millions of women trying to figure out home remedies for styling, adding fullness, covering thinning or balding spots or just looking for a way […]
Single Mom Tried to Kill Herself and Her 5 Children After Learning Her Boyfriend is Married
Nationwide — Many people were shocked when Itasha Brunson, a mother of five from Mississippi, documented her attempt to take the lives of herself and her five children on Facebook […]
Black-Owned Health Company Provides Medical Products to Fight COVID-19 in Underserved Communities
Atlanta, GA – Stay Well Leola is the newest Black-owned innovative health and wellness medical products and services company launched in partnership with We Gotcha Back Company, headquartered in Culver […]
8-Year Old Boy Launches New Company to Combat Racial Tensions
Connects Young Boys With Products Representative of Who They Are Nationwide — Lil Dee, an eight-year-old entrepreneur from Ohio has created his own company, Our Brown Boy Joy, to help […]
HBCU Grad With Three Degrees Launches the Newest Black Woman-Owned Travel Boutique
Nationwide — Jhaelynn Elam is the founder and CEO of Sizije, a travel company whose mission is to empower the modern-day traveler through global communities and culturally curated experiences. The […]
16-Year Old Boy Goes into Cardiac Arrest and Dies After Being "Improperly" Restrained
Kalamazoo, MI — Cornelius Fredericks, a 16-year old boy from Michigan, died after having a cardiac arrest when he was restrained by at least 7 staff members at the residential […]
New Book Explores Hair, Self-Confidence and Standards of Beauty for Black Girls
New children’s book encourages natural-hair confidence Denver, CO — The ongoing debate between permed and natural hair in the Black women community has left many Black women and girls questioning […]
Three Experts Address Black Community Mental Health in New Handbook and Online Discussion
Everyday racism in our mental health services is doing harm to people of color. The time for change is now. Nationwide — The International Handbook of Black Community Mental Health […]
South Carolina Author Who Wrote Fictional Books About Immigration, Race, and Diversity Launches Online Humanity Chats
Nationwide — Ghanaian-American author Marjy Marj (Marjorie Boafo Appiah), who wrote The Shimmigrant and Same Elephants, has launched Humanity Chats – conversations about everyday issues impacting the human race.
American Policing: A Culture of Violence in Minority Communities
Former LAPD detective and leading national expert Timothy T. Williams, Jr. dives deep into police procedure, use of force, and wrongful convictions in debut book! Los Angeles, CA — According […]
Black Father and Son Launch Online Summer Camp to Teach Financial Literacy and Investing
Nationwide — Kevon Chisolm, founder and president of Black Wallstreeter Consultation Services, is teaming up with his 13-year old son, Kamari, to launch an online summer camp that teaches African […]
Black-Owned Natural Haircare Brand, KGoody Kollection, Now Available on Walmart.com
Winter Haven, FL — Kgoody Kollection products are considered “the Truth” by many. Kgoody Kollection Quenching Oil has rave reviews and is safe for all ages. “Best growth oil ever!” […]
Black Entrepreneur Releases First-of-its-Kind Health and Tech Report Identifying New Industry Sector – FemAging Tech
Research reveals that many FemAging Tech innovations are not meeting the needs of 63% of Black women who are concerned about staying active and independent as they age. FemAging Tech: […]
Founder of Black-Owned Smart-Vending Startup Makes History, Raises $2.3 Million in Capital Through Crowdfunding
• PopCom is an automated retail company that leverages facial detection, machine learning and blockchain technology to help retailers collect valuable customer insights • In the age of COVID-19, PopCom […]
Black Entrepreneur Reveals How She Conquered Poverty and Homelessness to Become a Millionaire Real Estate Investor
Nationwide — The reviews are in and it’s official: Poverty Curse Broken – The Roberta Hoskie Story is a huge success! In this riveting memoir, Dr. Roberta Hoskie wants readers […]
Black Filmmaker Remotely Produces Romantic Comedy Web Series ‘QT’ While in Quarantine
New romantic comedy web series starring predominately Black cast was written and filmed without breaking social distancing rules. Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles filmmaker, Tamieka Briscoe, uses virtual directing […]
Three Students Make History at Northwestern University as the First All-Black MFA Directing Cohort
Jasmine B. Gunter, Manna-Symone Middlebrooks, and Tor Campbell have become Northwestern’s first all-Black MFA directing cohort, possibly making them the first all-black MFA directing cohort at a United States university. […]
OPINION: Protesting Doesn’t Solve Our Problems
By Terrance Amen Nationwide — If protesting solved the major problems in our community, we wouldn’t be protesting the same things we’ve protested for over 100 years. Yes, protesting draws […]
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 […]