Nationwide — With Black History Month upon us, African Americans looking to level up their finances in 2021 while reflecting on our cultural financial history now have a fresh resource […]
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Black-Owned Streaming Service Partners With California Newsreel to Stream Robust African Content
Nationwide — kweliTV, a Black-owned streaming service, has entered a distribution partnership with California Newsreel to stream the organization’s robust African content. Through the collaboration, California Newsreel will be releasing […]
Police Bodycam Footage Shows Officers Lying, Conspiring, and Tampering With Evidence in the Brittany Chrishawn Williams Case
Brittany Chrishawn Williams, who was brutalized after police trespassed on her property in Jacksonville, Florida, releases bodycam footage that exposes the lies of the officers. Jacksonville, FL — Brittany Chrishawn […]
8-Year Old Love Creates a Book Based on the Bible Verse That Inspired Her Name
Nationwide — Love is one of the most healing and harmonizing powers in the universe. Love conquers all. Love is a language all of its own. In her new book […]
The Brown Beauty Co-op Brings Together Retailers Carrying Over 100 Black-Owned Brands
The Brand & The Beautiful Retail Workshop to Help Entrepreneurs Build Brands and Get to Market Washington, DC — In the wake of corporations committing to invest in Black-owned brands, […]
Atlanta Region Receives Over $2.48M in Grants to Support Affordable Housing, Black Arts, Education, and More
Nationwide — Today, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, announces $2,481,250 in grants to more than 60 nonprofits in the metro Atlanta region.
Black Entrepreneur Gifts New Vehicle to Single Mom of 4 After Her Car Was Stolen
Lashiskala Sims from Chicago had been forced to spend over $400 a month on ride-sharing trips to and from work and even had a miscarriage because of all the stress […]
Black Father-Daughter Legal Duo Recognized For Leading One of California's Largest Black-Owned Law Firms
Nationwide — Attorney Whitney Ali has been inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who registry of notable professionals for her role as a management level partner in the Law Offices […]
Deputy Fired For Arresting Black Man Who Was Collecting Signatures in His Neighborhood
Nationwide — A deputy from Springfield, Michigan has been fired after he wrongfully arrested La’Ron Marshall, a Black man who was harmlessly collecting signatures to form a tenant association in […]
New App Empowers Users With Access to 45 Black-Owned, Community-Based Radio Stations
Nationwide — A new unapologetic platform for empowerment through media, podcasts, and radio stations has been launched on Google Play and the App Store. It’s called Umoja Radio App, and […]
Vivica A. Fox Brings in the New Year with Five New "Wrong" Movies Premiering on LMN
Nationwide — Vivica A. Fox left the year 2020 behind and has kicked off 2021 with five new thriller movies on LMN which started on January 1st and includes the […]
Black Marketing Executive Creates Tech Company to Help Solve Global Clean Energy Crisis
Austin, TX — From President Joe Biden’s Administration platform to organizations such as B Corporation to global enterprises; many have focused their attention on Clean Energy. Studies have already proven […]
Black Nurse Launches First Ever "Color of Wellness" Magazine
Nationwide — Michelle Greene Rhodes, Founder of Michelle Rhodes Media LLC in Tampa, Florida, has created a place for nurses to share their wellness expertise while helping the vulnerable communities […]
Houston Boutique Owner Designs and Sells Hoodies That Heal and Help the Homeless
Nationwide — RoseMary Tucker, founder of Blessties USA and the Hoodies4Healing Foundation, is hosting a Blanket Drive for the homeless for the month of January.
NBA Star Chris Paul Partners With Black-Owned Sports Agency to Launch HBCU CON
Chris Paul’s CP3 Basketball Academy and TLS Sports have launched HBCU CON, a week-long event for HBCU student-athletes that aspire to play professional basketball. Nationwide — HBCU CON, a weeklong […]
Veteran Reveals Challenges of Being a Black Woman in the U.S. Military
Nationwide — Quincie White, an African American female who has been in the U.S. Army for 33 years, is now a published author of a book she released in 2020 […]
Meet the Woman Whose Podcast Builds Bridges, Not Walls, Between Black People Worldwide
Atlanta, GA — Launched in the midst of a global pandemic, and high tensions of division, the first-ever Black cultural unity podcast called Bridge to U unites Black people worldwide. […]
Former Inmate Turns Prison Experiences into a Powerful Guide For Returning Citizens
Turns a Story of Struggle into Success Dallas, TX — A captivating book from an up-and-coming author and ex-con turned business owner takes readers on a journey of self-discovery with […]
Black Woman From Detroit Sworn in as a Judge By Her Dad Who is Also a Judge
Detroit, MI — Meet Rebekah Coleman, who was recently appointed as a judge in Michigan’s District Court, a moment that was made even more special because her father, who is […]
Professor Creates Modern Day Green Book to Help Promote Black-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — From the mind of professor and Rev. Dr. Kirk A. Johnson, The Anti-Racism Resource Guide Volume One: Supporting Black Businesses and Economics is the resource guide for Black […]
Dad and Mompreneur Launch First Ever Black-Owned Gift Registry For Children
Greensboro, NC — Carl and Tara Darnley, founders of Darlyng & Co., a lifestyle tech-enabled kids brand, have launched the first Black-owned gift registry for children. Parents can now go […]
First Black Woman to Receive a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at USF
Tampa Bay, FL — Dr. Shamaria Engram has become the first Black woman to graduate from the Computer Science and Engineering doctoral program at the University of South Florida since […]
Program Aims to Help 10,000 Black Business Owners Get PPP Loans
Nationwide — The third round of PPP funding will aim to guarantee that thousands of African American entrepreneurs will get a fair chance. This comes after the first two rounds […]
Black-Owned Jewelry Brand Launches New Collection of Charms for Hoop Earrings
Flint, MI — CEO & Founder of Hoop Mobb, Donyale Walton, says this first collection of Mobb Charms™ offers seven different charms. Women will be able to purchase a set […]
Black Female Security Guard Arrested, Fired For Punching Trump Supporter in Self-Defense
Nationwide — Ashanti Smith, a 28-year old security guard from Washington, DC, has been charged with assault for punching a Trump supporter on the night before the infamous Capitol riot. […]
Black Mompreneur Overcomes Mental Illness to Launch Nationally Recognized Cleaning Company
Kimberly Cloud, the founder of one of the fastest-growing Black-owned cleaning companies in Pennsylvania, is on track to become a six-figure company by the end of the year. Nationwide — […]
Both HBCU Graduates, These Siblings Are Surgeons Working at the Same Hospital
Columbus, GA — Meet Dr. Charis Chambers and Dr. Wesley C. Chambers, siblings who are both surgeons who work at the same hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Recently, they shared a […]
"American Wisper" Film About Black Family Murdered Garners 1 Million Views on Amazon Prime and Tubi TV
Prosecutors, however, are still silent on reopening the once-famous case New York, NY — American Wisper is the true story of the unsolved murders of an African American family. In […]
How One Black Mom Is Helping All Kids Celebrate Brains and Beauty
Entrepreneur Trudy Susan has officially launched one of the first Black-owned diverse matching card games for children. Atlanta, GA — Scrolling through parenting and shopping websites, entrepreneur Trudy Susan noticed […]
Author Reveals Her Struggles as a Black Woman Despite Having Two Degrees From Howard and Harvard University
In her newest book “No Saving For Me Later,” author Tiffany Stewart reflects on her journey as a Black woman and the obstacles that she had to overcome even with […]
Black Foot Specialist is Now a Mobile Nail Tech Because of COVID-19 Nursing Home Restrictions
Nationwide — The pandemic has adjusted our lives in various ways. Many have succumbed to the results of the loss of jobs and are being forced to rapidly change their […]
Black Business Owners Have Yet Another Chance to Get PPP Loans
Nationwide — The Paycheck Protection Program has reopened with more than $280 billion more in funds, and will initially only be able to community financial institutions that provide funding for […]
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 […]