Washington, DC — The Howard University School of Business (HUSB) has launched its new Executive Certification in Diversity Coaching (ECDC) program. The program is a collaborative partnership with the award-winning […]
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‘Love & Listings’ Star Samantha Barretto Talks Real Estate, Being Successful and Giving Back
Nationwide — ‘Love & Listings’ star Samantha Barretto is all about giving back! The top real estate star with Douglas Elliman in Beverly Hills is also a popular television personality, […]
Portland Police Photoshopped a Black Man's Mugshot to Make Him Fit Their Suspect's Profile
Portland, OR — The Portland Police Department reportedly removed the tattoos on the face of Tyrone Lamont Allen, a 50-year old Black man, using Photoshop to make him look like […]
Denny's to Serve as Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 NCNW Hungry For Education HBCU Tour
Denny’s to award $200,000 in scholarships to high school and college students throughout the United States Spartanburg, SC — As part of a national campaign to raise awareness about hunger […]
To Protect the Innocent, Black-Owned Tech Startup is Developing an App That Will Monitor Police Misconduct
Birmingham, AL — In 2017, Maria Watkins, an African American entrepreneur, founded the RightThere Corporation (RTC). The organization was incorporated in 2018 with an exemplary board of directors, including a […]
African American Best-Selling Author to Reveal Her Secrets During Upcoming Writer’s Retreat
Campton, KY — 97% percent of writers have an unfinished manuscript or unwritten idea. Fortunately, Dayton-based best-selling author and award-winning publisher, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, is working to change this […]
15-Year Old Teen Releases His 3rd Book to Motivate Children
Nationwide — Adom Appiah, a fifteen-year old student athlete and former Scripps National Spelling Bee participant, has written a third book to motivate children. The book, Kids Can Change the […]
Attorney Zulu Ali Discusses On-Air the Cost of Being a Black Lawyer Fighting for Justice
Nationwide — Justice Watch Radio, a nationally syndicated radio broadcast airing on WCGO in Chicago, KSHP in Las Vegas, NBC affiliate KCAA in California, and via satellite on the GAB […]
After 5 Years, NYPD Finally Fires Police Officer Who Killed Eric Garner
New York, NY — After over 5 years of investigation, Daniel Pantaleo, a New York City police officer, has finally been fired for using an illegal chokehold that led to […]
Stress, Depression & Anxiety: An Escalating Epidemic For Professional Black Woman
Nationwide — Half of black American women report that they experience severe stress, while only a quarter of Caucasian women in the US report extreme stress. Research indicates that black […]
Police Officers Who Tied Up Homeless Black Man With a Rope Will Not Be Investigated
Galveston, TX — A disturbing video showing Donald Neely, a 43-year old Black man who reportedly suffers from a mental disorder, tied on a rope while handcuffed between two police […]
Store Clerk Found Guilty of Killing Black Teen Over $2 Wine Cooler
Memphis, TN — Anwar Ghazali, a store clerk who was accused of fatally shooting Dorian Harris, a 17-year old Black teen, last year over allegedly stealing a $2 beer from a […]
Mom Who Taught Her 3-Year Old Son How to Read and Write Launches Course For Other Parents
Washington, DC — Andrea Stephenson was a full-time working mom who thought her son would learn the alphabet by the age of 3 or 4. However, by utilizing fun and […]
Meet the 11-Year Old Genius Who Just Started High School
Houston, TX — Dionn Megginson, an 11-year old girl from Texas, is making her way to excellence. At such an early age, she has just recently started classes as a […]
2019 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Developing Increased Intercultural Competence Through Summer Study Abroad Program in London
Third cohort of Global Fellows walk in the steps of Frederick Douglass, who lived and lectured in London in 1845. Nationwide — The 10 meritorious freshmen and sophomores from Minority […]
Woman From Arkansas Held Four Black Teens At Gunpoint
Wynne, AR — Jerri Kelly, a 46-year old woman from Arkansas, reportedly held four Black teens at gunpoint and forced them to the ground while they were going door-to-door to […]
A (Jewish) Public Enemy No More? – A Black-Jewish Dialogue and Healing That is 30 Years Overdue
Nationwide — Thirty years ago, Professor Griff was kicked out of the legendary hip hop group Public Enemy for allegedly making anti-Semitic remarks. Last spring, Griff openly addressed those remarks […]
Meet the 5-Year Old Boy Who Saved 13 People from a House Fire in Chicago
Chicago, IL — Jayden Espinosa, a 5-year old boy from Chicago, is being hailed a hero after he saved 13 people from an early-morning fire in his aunt’s apartment where […]
NYC to Award $9.75 Million to Black Man Who Spent 30 Years in Prison For Crimes He Didn’t Commit
New York, NY — Mark Denny, a man who was wrongly imprisoned for almost 30 years for a rape and robbery he didn’t commit, has been awarded a $9.75 million settlement […]
Baltimore Organization Aims to Generate $100K For Local Black-Led Community Organizations on August 22nd
In honor of Black Philanthropy Month, CLLCTIVLY launches 24-hour “Day of Giving” at BaltimoreGives.org Baltimore, MD — On August 22, 2019, individuals and organizations throughout Baltimore, Maryland will demonstrate the […]
Racial & Low-Income Family Healthcare Disparities Remain
By Louise Norris Nationwide — Although the percentage of Americans without health insurance is far below what it was a decade ago, it’s been rising since the end of 2016. […]
Actor to Launch International Black Book in 2020 -- Creating a Cyber Wakanda!
Leimert Park, CA — International Black Book (IBB) is developing a directory of businesses and non-profits (NGOs) for the African diaspora. Not since the ambitions of Marcus Garvey to connect […]
Tito Jackson Steps Out on Vocals with New Single “One Way Street”
Continuing The Jackson Legacy Los Angeles, CA — Legendary guitarist, Tito Jackson, considered the quieter member of perhaps the greatest musical family in the history of music – The Jacksons, […]
Black Man Acquitted After Killing White Man During Racially Charged Bar Dispute
Pittston, PA — Stephen Spencer, a 31-year old Black man from Pennsylvania, has been found not guilty after he shot a white man to death while defending himself during a […]
The Truth About America's Racist Presidents
By Legrand H. Clegg II, Esq. Nationwide — “From the beginning the American presidency has been stained by racial prejudice, often a reflection of broader sentiment among white citizens. Such […]
Do You Miss Obama? Author Tells Stories of Women Inspired By Obama And His Legacy to Women
New York, NY — The Obama Chicks is a fresh cutting-edge anthology of sorts, soon to be released by author Pamela M. Jasper. Through 44 stories, the book highlights inspirational […]
Black Consumers and Sellers Gear Up For Historic We Buy Black Convention
On Aug. 23-25, 2019, over 120 Black-owned vendors and consumers will gather at the second-annual We Buy Black Convention in Atlanta at the Georgia International Convention Center. There will be […]
Chicago-Based Organization, The Suga Project, to Bring Education and Awareness About Type 2 Diabetes to the Black Community
Chicago, IL — According to the American Diabetes Association, 13 percent of all African Americans aged 20 years or older have been diagnosed with diabetes. African Americans are also twice […]
Founder of Black Male-Owned Bridal Boutique Makes History in a Female-Dominated Market
Remi Raine Bridal was founded and created by Steve Larkin in Chandler, Arizona. Perhaps the only African American male boutique owner in the United States, Steve has made his business […]
Black Partner Fired by Law Firm Exposes Racially Charged “Sham Investigation”
New York, NY — Don Lewis is adamant that the sexual allegations levied against him by his former employer, Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP (“PB” or “Pierce Bainbridge”), […]
Mason Engineering Hires a Chief Diversity Officer
By Ryley McGinnis Nationwide — Christopher Carr’s enthusiasm for diversity and inclusion in higher education and STEM springs from his experiences growing up in Missouri, and it is that background […]
Phillip Brandon Releases Powerful Affirmation Song/Video For Black Youth: “Chocolate Child”
Los Angeles, CA — Times of arduous turmoil require songs of tremendous inspiration…especially for the young. Singer/ Songwriter/ Actor Phillip Brandon has written just such a much-needed work entitled “Chocolate […]
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 […]