Nationwide — Early Walker, owner of Chicago-based W&W Towing, was joined by Custom Companies Trucking Firm, 34th Ward Alderman Carrie M. Austin, Bishop Larry Trotter, Bloom Township Democratic Committeewoman Lori […]
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Hettie Simmons Love, 1st Black Student to Graduate From World’s Leading Business School, Honored at 98
Students from Philadelphia have written and illustrated a book honoring the first African American to graduate from The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, the world’s leading business school. Nationwide — […]
NeighborWorks America Launches StopHomeScams.org to Empower Homeowners and Renters to Combat Housing Scams
Visit StopHomeScams.org to help protect consumers against foreclosure and eviction Nationwide — StopHomeScams.org is a national public education initiative led by NeighborWorks® America with support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, […]
New Podcast Documents the Legacy of Dr. Joe L. Dudley Sr., Legendary Black Businessman
Durham, NC — The Dr. Joe L. Dudley Sr. Legacy Project is currently underway to document the legacy and lifetime impact of legendary businessman, hair-care entrepreneur, and humanitarian Joe Louis […]
Beauty Mogul Chooses Haiti as the Home For Producing Her Baby Naps Wigs
The sensational and one-of-kind Baby Naps Wig, created by entrepreneur Mushiya Tshikuka of Runway Curls, saves the day for women seeking instant natural hair transformations and locals in Haiti seeking […]
Two Black Entrepreneurs Are Raising $200M to Purchase a Bank For Underserved Communities
Arlington, VA — Darnell Parker and Derek Taylor, two banking veterans and the owners of Ingenious Financial, have announced plans to raise $200 million Series A funding to purchase an […]
New “Yelp-Like” App Launches for Black and Brown Mothers to Rate and Review Ob/GYNs, Birthing Hospitals and Pediatricians
Now Available on the Apple and Google Play App Stores NYC-based, Black woman-owned, tech non-profit releases new digital platform to address a root cause of the Black maternal and infant […]
World-Renowned Ophthalmologist Dr. Patricia Bath Could Be First Black Woman Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
Dr. Bath was the first Black female doctor to receive a medical patent Los Angeles, CA — Dr. Patricia Era Bath lived a life without limits. She was the first […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch New Video Game Company, Bringing More Diversity to the Industry
Black Americans touch many facets of entertainment, but when it comes to video games, they are more often consumers than creators, promoters, or distributors of the products. Nationwide — As […]
Author Releases Biography, Survival Story About Complex Black Family Dynamics From Domestic Abuse to Sexual Assault
Nationwide — Nobody’s Child: A Biography by Tammie Francisque is a true story of determination, healing, and forgiveness that addresses complex Black family dynamics, sexual assault, drug abuse, domestic partner […]
Black Entrepreneur Who Launched First African Pride Sneaker Celebrates 5 Years in Business
Tarik Edmonson, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Nagast Footwear, has generated a worldwide buzz with his custom-designed sneakers Atlanta, GA — Nagast Footwear, a Black-owned sneaker company, was launched in […]
9-Year Old Entrepreneur and Recording Artist Uses His Platform to Amplify Social Justice
“On the Clock” Features and Empowers Black Youth to Pursue Goals Beyond Their Dreams Atlanta, GA — Best-selling author, social entrepreneur, and youth influencer, 9-year old Nicholas Buamah has recently […]
From Foster Care to Teen Mom, Meet the Woman Whose Non-Profit Inspires Black Teen Girls
Faith and a dose of hope helped Malika Williams get through trying times. Her autobiography describes hard life lessons that inspired her to start an organization that would be a […]
Black Female Veteran Finds Inspiration and Success in Online Boutique Featuring Authentic African Waist Beads
Nationwide — When Latrice Harris took a two-week trip to Africa, she expected the visit to be historic and engaging but never imagined it would also be life-changing. During the […]
Social Justice Organizer Spearheads Grassroots Campaign to End Mass Incarceration
Community organizations led by Rev. Dr. Madeline McClenney, founder of the Exodus Foundation, join forces to demand inmate release, global prison reform. Nationwide — The non-partisan “Save Robert “Wize” Green […]
Abuse Survivor Jillian Bullock Directs Upcoming Film “A Cup Full of Crazy” About Mental Health, Launches Indiegogo Campaign
Draws interest from Vivica A. Fox, Billy Blanks, and Ashlee Evans-Smith Philadelphia, PA — Award-winning filmmaker Jillian Bullock begins pre-production on her new psychological thriller, A Cup Full of Crazy […]
Black Filmmaker Strikes Deal to Feature “Black Seeds” on Amazon Prime
“The Czar of Black Hollywood” director Bayer Mack presents on Amazon Prime 400 years of Black History in his epic documentary BLACK SEEDS: THE HISTORY OF AFRICANS IN AMERICA Medina, […]
Multi-Faceted Real Estate Developer, Jessica Myers, to Reinvest in Brunswick, GA Community With "Lovers Oak Cottages"
Atlanta/ Brunswick, GA — CEO of ItsJessicaMyers and Epiq Collective Co-Founder, Jessica Myers, formally announces the purchase of six single-family homes as part of the “Lovers Oak Cottages” project in […]
New Plan to Fund More Non-Profits and For-Profits in Black Communities
Nationwide — They are many great non-profits, making great strides in the Black community in the areas of health, education, equal rights, the arts, and many more. However, many of […]
Researcher Calls For Black Americans to Join Tribe Established With the United Nations to Receive Diplomatic Immunity and Protection
ADSN, the UN filed ADÓS/Black-founded independent, sovereign tribal-nation government engaged in North America development and future trade agreements with several international governments, is seeking shareholders and others who have talents […]
Clayton County, Georgia Has 9 Black Judges — 8 of Them Are Women!
Clayton County, GA — The magistrate court in Clayton County, Georgia has nine judges. 8 of them are women, and all of them are Black. It is the first time […]
Black History Month Debuts Award-Winning Documentary Exposing U.S. Government For Oppressing Black Communities
Filmmaker Brandi Webb to release experimental documentary indicting U.S. Government on 18 charges Nationwide — Betrayal of a Nation, an award-winning documentary, indicts the U.S government on 18 charges committed […]
Black-Owned Fitness Start-Up Aims to Fix Healthcare for African Americans
Los Angeles, CA — Healthcare just got a makeover thanks to JunBugg® Fitness Social Network and Lifestyle Brand. Louis Green, the company’s African American founder and CEO, has recently launched […]
From Losing Love For Her Blackness at School to Owning a Black Doll Company at 6-Years Old
The inspiring story behind Orijin Bees! Nationwide — Rooted in her African culture, prior to starting school, 6-year old Esi Orijin loved everything about herself. To her, being Black was […]
Couple Launches Black-Owned 3D Animation Agency to Fill a Multi-Cultural Void in the Content Creator World
Nationwide — Meet Brian & Darnitra Jackson, a Black husband and wife team with over 20 years of combined experience in graphic design, marketing, photography, and 3D animation. Their company, […]
Black Father Gets Custody of His Daughter After She Was Secretly Adopted
Nationwide — Christopher Emanuel, a Black father from South Carolina whose daughter was adopted without him knowing, has finally gained full custody after an intense court battle. Since then, he […]
200-Year Old Historically Black Community in Michigan Continues to Struggle After Years of Disenfranchisement and Racial Inequity
Nationwide — If you live in one of 10 contiguous South Oakland County, Michigan suburbs (one of the wealthiest counties in the United States), you are living on the stolen […]
Black Entrepreneur Teaching Students How to Make Money From Amazon and Ebay to Pay For College
Nationwide — Meet Yassin Hall, an e-commerce mastermind and self-made millionaire who is teaching middle and high schoolers at Genesis Preparatory Academy near Atlanta how to profit from Amazon and […]
Advisor Creates Black America Wealth Strategy to Close Growing Racial Wealth Gap, Ushering in a Model for Self-Reparations
Greenbelt, MD — Kelvin Harris, president and CEO of Kel-Star Consulting, a full-service business solutions and wealth strategy advisory firm, is on a mission to educate the Black community on […]
Meet the Black Filmmaker Who is Releasing Blockbuster Films With No Budget or Support From Major Studios
Nationwide — In a world full of creatives, there are so many ways to express yourself through the lens or a canvas to deliver a beautiful masterpiece. Claiming his fame […]
MUSC Black and Hispanic/Latino Faculty Urge Communities of Color to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine
Charleston, SC — Given the devastating impact of the COVID-19 virus on communities of color, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Black Faculty Group (BFG) and the MUSC Hispanic/Latino […]
Black Couple, Owners of Natural Skin Care Brand Open 6,300 Sq Ft Warehouse and Hire 35 Employees
Terran and Quinton Lewis, founders of Herb ‘N Eden, a Black-owned natural skincare retailer based in the Atlanta area, have expanded their operations to help customers stay healthy during the […]
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 […]