Nationwide — Not only have many women gained a few pounds during the pandemic, but they were already struggling with slow weight loss and stubborn body fat prior to being […]
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Black Woman Astronaut Will Be the First to Visit International Space Station
Nationwide — Jeanette Epps, a NASA astronaut, will soon make history as the first-ever Black woman to fly to the International Space Station on a mission into orbit. It will […]
Black Mom Solves Fungal Skin Infection Problem Called Tinea Versicolor
Nationwide — Mizell Mais is an African American mother of three and an entrepreneur from Apopka, Florida. In her early thirties, she developed a spotty rash that covered more than […]
Black Woman Develops Networking App That Pays You to Connect With People Just Like You
Nationwide — Three years ago, Atlanta-based startup Pluhg, a tech company founded by entrepreneur Aleeta Bell, announced its pre-launch. Today, Pluhg continues to thrive as an innovative mobile app that […]
Award-Winning Black Urban Fantasy Author Turns His Debut Novella, “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” into Animated Series
“You’ll never look at animals the same after reading this urban fantasy novella.” Winner of the 2020 GOLD MEDAL for “Short Story Fiction via the eLit Book awards. Nationwide — […]
Online Language Platform, Swahili Prime, Seeks to Prepare African Americans for Opportunities in Africa
Nationwide — In recent years, Swahili has emerged as a leading language that people should take note of. With an estimated 150 million speakers worldwide, it is the official language […]
Millennial Property Developers to Open Black-Owned COVID-Safe Office Suites
Majesty and Elize have opened their EVOPIA headquarters in Atlanta for COVID-safe coworking Atlanta, GA — Tired of working from home? Business owners, self-employed freelancers, and creative artists are welcome […]
Author and Image Activist Works to Dismantle Racist Biases Against Black Children One Book at a Time
Patrice McLaurin is a Microsoft Acclaimed, Amazon Best Selling and Award-Winning Author Nationwide — At a time when the state of the world is extremely uncertain and fragile, Patrice McLaurin […]
Award-Winning Black Couple Still Thriving in Business Despite Being Victims of Racial and Lynching Threats
Nationwide — Rufus and Jenny Triplett, an award-winning entrepreneurial couple and best-selling authors, have had to deal with racism, cyberbullying and even a lynching threat from Trump supporters via social […]
Steve Harvey Served With a Restraining Order Filed By Civil Rights Activist, Essie Berry
After three years of alleged stalking, cyberbullying, harassment, and threats, a judge has finally granted civil rights activist, Essie Berry, a restraining order against the popular comedian/ TV show host. […]
Black Woman-Owned Company Creates the First Pajamas Line Featuring Children of Color
Atlanta, GA — Building self-esteem through positive representation is an important part of raising healthy children. Simone Edmonson established Dreams and Jammies LLC, an Atlanta-based company, to play a key […]
Black Historian to Release New Book of African American Monuments and Statues
Nationwide — Tammy Gibson is an entrepreneur, historian, traveler, and educational speaker. Her mission is to raise awareness, impact the youth, and preserve pride in African American culture through her […]
Black CEO Creates E-Commerce Platform and Marketplace For Minority Contractors
Nationwide — Sabrina Newby, CEO of the Coastal Georgia Minority Chamber of Commerce, has created an educational e-commerce marketplace for minority contractors, business owners, and entrepreneurs called “The Market.”
Artist and Illustrator, Alaysia Berry, Releases “To My Sisters” Coloring Book For African-American Women and Girls
Nationwide — Alaysia Berry has released the “To My Sisters” Coloring Book, a 42-page coloring book she illustrated and self-published. The book’s designs feature fashionable women embracing their textured hair […]
San Antonio Police Admit That They Wrongfully Arrested Black Jogger
San Antonio, TX — Mathias Ometu, a 33-year old Black man from Texas, was violently arrested by San Antonio police while he was out jogging when he was mistaken for […]
Errol A. Gibbs Presents: A Black Empowerment Manifesto (BEM)
A compelling call-to-action to address Black Empowerment to secure the future of the next generation(s) ― the next 30 years (2020 – 2050) Ontario, Canada — “A Black Empowerment Manifesto” […]
Black-Owned Beauty Brand Launches in Sally Beauty Supply in the Midst of Global Pandemic
Diva By Cindy Haircare Brand Launches in Sally Beauty Supply After 10 Year Wait Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, entrepreneur and founder of the transformational hair care brand Diva By Cindy, […]
Film Director Mann Robinson Releases the 1st and Only Book for Black Indie Filmmakers
Nationwide — A Look Into: Black Independent Filmmaking by Mann Robinson is a guide to succeeding in the world of filmmaking. If after watching a movie, you have ever wondered […]
Man Convicted By All-White Jury to Be Released From Prison After 44 Years
Concord, NC — Ronnie Long was just 19-years old when an all-white jury wrongfully convicted him of raping a white woman. Now, after 44 long years of fighting for his […]
Founder of Black-Owned Event Planning Firm Expands to Focus on Service and Coaching Others to Success
Atlanta, GA — When weddings and corporate events alike were canceled or rescheduled due to the global pandemic, local consultant and coach DeJane’ Hill nimbly shifted her business focus from […]
Black Attorney Selected As 2020 “Litigator of the Year” By the American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Nationwide — Every year, the American Institute of Trial Lawyers chooses a handful of the nation’s leading attorneys to receive their “Litigator of the Year” award. Attorney Zulu Ali received […]
Former Heavy Equipment Operator Turned Entrepreneur Develops Patented Back Support Belt
Nationwide — Glenn Gordon has experienced some serious back problems since leaving the military. He was a heavy equipment operator and crane operator/ instructor in the 1970s and 80s during […]
Black-Owned Program Offers Virtual Homeschooling Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Nationwide — With more school districts moving to fully virtual learning environments due to the coronavirus pandemic, Limitless Learning offers virtual homeschooling for students to stay on track during unprecedented […]
Planned Parenthood Confesses That Margaret Sanger Was a Racist
By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — The Rev Dr. Martin Luther King once stated, “The negro cannot win if they choose to sacrifice their children for immediate comfort […]
Black Nurse Turned Entrepreneur Launches ID Badges For Essential Healthcare Workers of Color
The company’s slogan is “Artistically Made, Professionally Displayed.” Houston, TX — Reflections By Zana is launching a unique line of workplace accessories for underrepresented front line health care professionals required […]
Black Apparel Brand Owner Awarded Patent for Innovative Square V Neck T-Shirt Design
Blue Cavalz is now offering trendy unique Square V-neck T-shirt which has earned a USPTO patent for its cutting-edge collar design. Nationwide — Rising Black fashion designer and inventor Melvin […]
Black-Owned Mobile App Brings Financial Advisors to Low & Middle Income Families
Nationwide — Meet Ronda Reid-Mohammed, the founder and CEO of Filance, a new app that connects certified financial service sector professionals directly with low and middle-income individuals and families. The […]
Black Hair Restoration Expert Formulates Products to Restore Extreme Hair Loss
Nationwide — In the USA alone, there are over 53 million people suffering from various versions of extreme hair loss. With those numbers steadily rising the demand for effective hair […]
Armed Police Interrogate Black Man at the ATM For Having Too Many Credit Cards
Burleson, TX — Brian Friar, a 39-year old Black man from Texas, says he was terrified when 3 police officers with guns suddenly confronted him at a gas station ATM […]
From Trauma to Triumph: How Kathiana Dulcine used a Traumatic Experience to Create an Educational Platform for the Black Community
Meet Kathiana Dulcine, founder of the Coco Community Membership Program, designed to help Black people feel more comfortable discussing and learning about matters of intimacy Providence, RI — “Knowing what […]
Indiana Teen Accepted into 65 Colleges Chooses to Attend an HBCU
Indianapolis, IN — Taran Richardson, an 18-year old high school senior, has proudly decided to attend Howard University after being accepted into 65 colleges. He also has been awarded over […]
Partnership Seeks to Create More Lending Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses
JPMorgan Chase and the Heron Foundation Award Multi-Million Dollar Grants to Help Build the Alliance and Launch Three Initial Place-Based Pilot Programs Nationwide — CDC Small Business Finance, the nation’s […]
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 […]