Brian Copeland is a starting NFL Linebacker and a Financial Wellness Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, a Real Estate Developer, […]
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Black Police Brutality Survivor Creates Production Company to Give a Voice to Women Victims of Male Violence
Brittany Chrishawn has created LMLM to empower women who’ve survived male brutality by producing documentaries about their stories. Nationwide — Brittany Chrishawn (Williams), the award-winning police brutality filmmaker who was […]
Black Realtor Teaching Investors Creative and Profitable Alternatives to Gentrification
Nationwide — Denver real estate broker Michelle Thomas remembers well her early days growing up in North Aurora, a rough part of the Denver, Colorado metro area, that includes East […]
Woman Pens New Book on How She Survived an Abusive Relationship With an Infamous Drug Dealer
Nationwide — In her new book Saved, Sanctified and Married to a Drug Dealer, author Jenine May transparently shares some of her darkest experiences while married to a notorious drug […]
Black Fashion Designer’s Illustrious Clothing Line Makes Global Debut at Paris City Fashion Week
Beachwood, OH — Bonjour! NGU Designs is going international making its global debut at the Paris City Fashion Week this fall. The exclusive event will happen at the Eiffel Tower […]
Black Women Speakers Speak Out for Women’s History Month
Dr. Geneva J. Williams Living Her Legacy Out Loud Detroit, MI — This month in Speakers Magazine, the publication celebrates Women’s History Month with a cover story on Alpha Kappa […]
Black Mom, Former Inmate Who Won a Grant From Beyonce, Expands Children's Underwear Line
Nationwide — Yolanda Perkins, founder and CEO of Undies by BlendiTone, a line of underwear for children of color, has overcome a lot of obstacles in her life. She has […]
Black Teen Entrepreneur Expands Her Beauty Brand, Celebrates Her Contributions to Best-Selling Book
Nationwide — Meet Anaya Fernando, the 17-year old CEO and founder of Sugar Sweet Bath + Body Treats, a Black-owned bath and body, hair care, and beauty brand. Her company, […]
15-Year Old Black Girl, High School Senior Wins Global Math Competition
Nationwide — Faith Odunsi, a 15-year old Nigerian high school student, has won the 2021 Global Open Mathematics competition. She bested contestants from many countries around the world including the […]
Autopsy Reveals That Bobby Brown Jr. Died From Alcohol and Drug Overdose
Los Angeles, CA — Bobby Brown Jr. reportedly died after taking drugs and alcohol, according to an autopsy report recently released. He was initially said to have experienced flu-like symptoms […]
HBCU Grad Helps 1,000 Black-Owned Businesses Make $90K or More During the Pandemic
Dante Lee, an entrepreneur and HBCU grad who started his marketing and PR firm while on campus, estimates that he has helped more than 1,000 Black-owned businesses generate $90,000 in […]
Woman Launches Newest Black-Owned Radio Station and TV Network in Downtown Atlanta
Nationwide — Tina Redmond aka DJ Chic Chick, a California native from Inglewood known for having many talents and ambitions, is now the owner of Atlanta’s newest Black-owned radio station […]
Mississippi Gulf Coast Black Business Group Raising Funds to Secure Support for New Co-Working Space
The Black-owned business group is facing unexpected additional costs associated with rehabilitating the former strip mall space Gulfport, MS — The Mississippi Gulf Coast Black-owned business group (MSGCBOB) is reaching […]
1-Year Old Black Boy Shot in the Head By Houston Police While Pursuing a Robbery Suspect
Nationwide — Legend Smalls, a 1-year old black boy from Houston, Texas, was shot in the head by a police officer who was reportedly chasing a suspect. His mother, 19-year […]
Two Women CEOs Partner to Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Through Business-Boosting Tools and Services
The collaboration between Urban Business Directory, founded by Lauren McDonald, and Infinite 7, founded by Gia Mac, provides a wide range of business support services that help Black business owners […]
4 Black Women Scientists, All HBCU Grads, Launch New Podcast About the Science Behind Healthcare
Chicago, IL — Sister scientists Drs. Myla Patterson-Smith, Shuntae Williams, Charletha Irvin Joseph, and Elethia Tillman have partnered to create the Black Scientist Cooperative (“BSC”) Podcast. These HBCU graduates were […]
Mom's Death Leads Daughter to Create Solution to Stop Scalp Pain Caused By Tight Hair Braiding
Nationwide — This is the sad but triumphant story of Rose Bianco, the creator of a product called Too Tight Scalp Saver that soothes scalp pain caused by tight braids, […]
Black Chess Champion to Virtually Train Hundreds of People For Free on Good Deeds Day on April 11th
Nationwide — In celebration of this year’s Good Deeds Day, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, a national mentor and award-winning community activist, is offering a free online training session via Zoom on […]
Retired U.S. Naval Officer of 25 Years Teaches Black Entrepreneurs About Leadership Development
Nationwide — “You are here by purpose, not by circumstance,” says Dr. Tommy R. Nash, a native of Duck Hill, Mississippi, a rural Montgomery County establishment that is comprised of […]
Black Millennial Couple Builds Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Home Division in Atlanta
Atlanta GA — Elize and Majesty Gayle are two career-oriented individuals who found each other on a popular dating app. After getting married, they established a successful real estate company […]
12-Year Old Black Girl Enrolls at Arizona State University to Study Chemistry and Engineering
Tempe, AZ — At just 12-years old, Alena Wicker is set to start college at Arizona State University, majoring in astronomical and planetary science and chemistry. She plans to be […]
Black Pre-Teen Author, Kande Summers, Releases Sci-Fi Book About Intergalactic War
Nationwide — Black British born, Jamaican author, Kande Summers, pens her first book entitled Going Home: Diary of a Teenage Alien. This book is written through the adolescent lens of […]
Black-Owned Cosmetic Line Helps Entrepreneurs Start Their Own Lip Gloss Business
Nationwide — Phaedra Williams, owner of Phaedra Beauty, has rebranded her business to help other beauty entrepreneurs start their lip gloss lines.
70-Year Old Black Musician Launches Online Catalog of Original Tracks For Singers, Videographers, etc.
Nationwide — Meet Leamon E. Scott, founder and CEO of LES-WordMusik Productions, a Black-owned production company that specializes in original instrumentals, spoken-word, and vocal music tracks. The company offers many […]
New Platform for Kids Celebrates Black Beauty Through Natural Hair Care
Silk Me Kids, a kids’ salon and hair care brand, has launched a campaign with many of their brand ambassadors, called RUN THE WORLD; plans to double marketing efforts to […]
Best-Selling Black Author Creates Thought-Provoking Novel About the Impact of Our Life Choices
Oakland, CA — Renowned author, screenwriter, and 6-time top 100 AALBC.com bestselling author, d. E. Rogers has recently announced he will release a new book titled, Limitation of Life: Time […]
Black Female Founders Create New Sorority for Women Who Attend Online Accredited Colleges and Universities
Backed by a string of celebrity well-wishers, founders Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson introduce the Beautiful Jades of Sigma Chi Psi Sorority Incorporated. Now accepting new members! Baltimore, […]
Singer Jody Watley Appears on The Wendy Williams Show for the First Time!
During her recent appearance on America’s favorite talk show, singer Jody Watley shined and brought back a lot of 80s nostalgia to celebrate the 34th anniversary of her first Grammy […]
Tax Strategist to Help Over 200 Minority First-Time Applicants Apply For PPP Business Loans
The BOSS Network has partnered with Syreeta Talbert, a certified tax preparer, and the PPP Second Chance Program to assist African Americans in applying for business loans. Nationwide — The […]
Mom, Whose Son Learned to Read, Write, and Do Math By the Age of 3, Releases Fourth Book For Parents
Washington, DC — Andrea Stephenson has written her fourth book, Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. This book, which is an Amazon bestseller, has over 200 simple playful activities, tips, and […]
In New Book, Black Author Reveals the Secrets to a Successful Marriage
Springfield, PA — Dr. Stephen Jones has enjoyed 33 years of a loving and caring marriage and he wants to share his experience with you via his newest book titled […]
Black Health Executive's Curriculum to End Medical Apartheid to Be Taught in Hospitals Worldwide
By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — After viewing the viral video of Black doctor Susan Moore alleging poor and racist treatment from hospital staff before she died of COVID in December […]
Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, Louis Farrakhan's Oldest Daughter, Sadly Dies at 72
Nationwide — Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, the eldest daughter of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died after spending decades serving the organization. She was known for her leadership […]
Two Black Siblings, Ages 11 and 12, Killed in Shooting Days After Football Game Fight
Nationwide — Ja’hki Clark, 12, and Ja’marion Rolle, 11, two African American brothers from DeKalb County, Georgia, were sadly killed in a shooting outside their apartment Sunday, just days after […]
Grand Jury Rules That Nolan Wells' Friends Will Not Face Charges, Drowning Listed as Cause of Death
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ friends will not face criminal charges in connection with his death after a Jackson County grand jury found no evidence that anyone committed a crime or acted […]
Black Mom Charged For Hiding Her 14-Year-Old Daughter Inside a Closet After She Had Run Away From Her Legal Guardian
Nationwide — Sharell Serlestine Davis, a 34-year-old African American woman from Bryan, Texas, has been arrested after she reportedly hid her own daughter, a 14-year-old runaway girl, inside a closet […]
Meet the Black Grandmother Behind a Patented Plush Toy That Supports Children With Autism, ADHD and Anxiety
Nationwide — A simple wish from a granddaughter — “Nanna, I wish you could be here every night to read to me” — inspired Annette Bentley-Smith, an African American grandmother […]
2026 WHIMSY Black Doll & Art Show to Be Held in Detroit in November
Nationwide — Sandy’s Land LLC, known for its mission to empower, entertain, and inspire with products and programming, proudly announces the 2026 Whimsical Black Doll & Art Show (Detroit Doll […]
Two Black Teens Launch Mobile Farm to Inspire the Next Generation of Agriculture Enthusiasts
Mason Wright, a student at Morris Brown College and Kosey Henley, a student at the University of Georgia are helping to lead a hands-on mobile agriculture initiative focused on education, […]
White Cop Finally Charged For Hitting 9-Month Pregnant Black Woman While She Was Handcuffed
Nationwide — Carri Carrico, a former police officer from Buckeye, Arizona, is facing two felony aggravated assault charges after video footage captured her using force against people in custody, including a […]
Black Twin Sisters Born Joined at the Head Successfully Separated After Rare Surgery
Nationwide — Twin sisters Hiyab and Wuhbto, who were born joined at the head, have been successfully separated after doctors at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, […]
Black Woman Faces Federal Charges After Threatening Austin Metcalf’s Family During Karmelo Anthony Trial
Nationwide — Sharifa Nicole Henderson, a 34-year-old woman from Kansas City, is facing federal charges after reportedly sending repeated online death threats to the family of Austin Metcalf during the […]
Meet the Black Man Who Was the Only Juror Who Disagreed with 11 Other Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's Murder Case
Nationwide — Michael P. Desronvil, an African American juror from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, was the only juror who disagreed with the other 11 members of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury. His […]
18-Year-Old Football Player Stabbed to Death Just Weeks After Starting College
Nationwide — Marvins Antoine, an African American football player at UMass Dartmouth, was stabbed to death at 18 after a fight broke out in a Providence, Rhode Island, parking lot […]
20-Year-Old Mom Charged After Her Newborn Baby Found Dead in Trash Bag Where She Worked
Nationwide — Stephanie Ubaldo, a 20-year-old woman from Perry, Iowa, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police found a newborn girl dead inside a trash container at […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl May Never Walk Again After Being Shot While Sleeping Inside Her Home
Nationwide — Diahmonii Hope, a 4-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, is still recovering in the hospital after she was shot twice in the back while sleeping inside her […]
That's So Raven Actor Bobb'e J. Thompson Sentenced After Loaded Gun Found During Traffic Stop
Nationwide — Actor Bobb’e J. Thompson, who was known for his role as Stanley on That’s So Raven, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to […]
Judge Rejects Self-Defense Claim From White Police Officer Who Killed Black Airman
Nationwide — Eddie Duran, a former sheriff’s deputy from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, who shot and killed U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old African American, is still headed for trial […]
2 Black HBCU Students Receive Up To $15,000 Through 2026 Astronaut Scholarship
Nationwide — Victoria Little and Avery C. Love, two African American HBCU students from Greensboro, North Carolina, have been named 2026 Astronaut Scholars for their work in STEM. Both of […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl With Special Needs Dies After Being Found Unresponsive on School Bus
Nationwide — Ngone Talla, a 7-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, died after she was found unresponsive in her wheelchair on a school bus Wednesday, prompting a police investigation […]
Daycare Bus Driver Charged in 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death Admits She Skipped Bus Check Because She Was Hot
Nationwide — Tametria Norry, one of three daycare workers charged in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, reportedly said she skipped a required bus check because “she was hot.” The […]
Former NBA Star Mike Sweetney Who Played for the New York Knicks Dies at 43
Nationwide — Former Georgetown basketball star Mike Sweetney, who became a first-round NBA draft pick after an impressive college career, has died at 43. His wife, India, announced his death […]
11-Year-Old Black Girl From Georgia Dies After Collapsing Following Basketball Practice
Nationwide — Emanuela Datsa, an African American sixth-grade student from Dunwoody, Georgia, sadly passed away last week after collapsing following a school basketball practice. The 11-year-old Peachtree Middle School student […]
Veteran Broadcaster and Ghanaian Chief Paul Allen Billings Launches Global Documentary Channel
The Unfiltered World with P.A. Explores Black History, Culture, and the African Diaspora Across the Globe Nationwide — Veteran broadcaster, journalist, world traveler, and Ghanaian Developmental Chief Paul Allen Billings […]
Black Life Coach Mapped His Life into 9 Stages of Worth and Now Helps Others to Reconstruct Theirs
Nationwide — Coach Michael calls it TIMELINE9. It is a personal framework that maps his life across nine stages, beginning at age 13 in Inglewood, California, and continuing to today […]
Founder of Black-Led Education Organization Reframes the Connection Between Home and Urban Schools
Nationwide — Urban schools across the country continue to confront an urgent combination of challenges: too many students are not reading at grade level, teachers need more time and opportunity […]
Woman Arrested for Shoplifting Goes Viral for Looking Like Jennifer Lopez
Nationwide — Cyrena Anne Quast, a 35-year-old woman from Monticello, Minnesota, has attracted widespread attention after her shoplifting arrest made headlines for an unexpected reason. Her mugshot has gone viral because […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Needed Two Surgeries After Fire Extinguisher Falls on Her Foot at Daycare
Nationwide — Jynesis Daniel, a 2-year-old African American girl from McDonough, Georgia, lost one of her toes after a fire extinguisher reportedly fell from a wall and severely injured her […]
White Man Restrained with Duct Tape on Flight After Alleged Racial Slurs Says He Doesn’t Remember Anything
Nationwide — Arthur “Layne” Lundeen, a white man who was restrained on an American Airlines flight after an alleged outburst involving racial slurs and physical altercations, says he does not remember […]
18-Year-Old Black College Student Dies After Being Dropped Off at Hospital Following Fraternity Event
Nationwide — Anthony Joseph Blas, an 18-year-old African American college student from California, died after he was taken to a hospital in an unresponsive condition. The Cal State Fullerton student had […]
50 Cent Praises Rapper Lil Durk’s ‘Billion Dollar Lawyer’ After His Acquittal
Nationwide — Rapper and film mogul 50 Cent is praising Lil Durk’s attorney, Drew Findling, after the Chicago rapper was acquitted of all five charges in his federal murder-for-hire trial. […]
Diddy's Lawyers Withdraw From His $100M Defamation Lawsuit, Citing Unpaid Bills
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs could soon have a different legal team in his $100 million defamation lawsuit after one of his law firms asked a federal court to let […]
Meet the Black Teacher Who Makes Her 3rd Graders Earn Salaries and Pay Rent at School
Nationwide — Shelby Lattimore, an African American teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina, charges her third-grade students rent to use their desks, fines them for missed homework, and pays them salaries for […]
Beyoncé’s Cécred Haircare Brand Expands into Almost 100 Stores in the UK
Nationwide — Beyoncé is taking her award-winning haircare brand Cécred to the United Kingdom, marking the company’s first physical retail expansion outside the U.S. The brand will launch at 90 […]