Nationwide — Many people start businesses to make money and gain independence for their lives. Often times they are burned out, overwhelmed, and frustrated with their bank accounts because they […]
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Local Government Refuses to Allow Black Founder to Use the Word “Chitlin” in the Name of Her Business
Nationwide — Over 25 years ago, Shauna Anderson created the Chitlin Market, where her staff cleaned, sold, and even shipped out the best tender chitlins all across the United States. […]
Award-Winning Black Educator's New Book Helps Parents and Teachers Talk About Race With Children
“Wisdom Warriors” by Mary Cole Watson includes the author’s acclaimed work for “The 28 Lessons Living the Mission for African American Youth” published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper. The […]
In New Book, "Island Mindfulness," Jamaican-Born Author Empowers Women to Practice Self-Care During Turbulent Times
Orlando, FL — Women who are struggling to navigate the busy thoroughfares of life, while in the midst of a pandemic, and dealing with the enormous stress of fighting for […]
I Matter! Youth Poetry Competition Reflects on the Racial Injustice in America
Philadelphia, PA — Nonprofit organization National Youth Foundation (NYF) has announced an “I Matter” national poetry competition for students K-12. “The death of George Floyd and the deluge of stories […]
Spoken Word Artist Claims the Most Important Missing Concept for Solving Internal Pandemic of Black People
In her new book, author Claire ‘Lethal’ Vilain turns social anxiety into an introspective poetry book. Columbia, MD — A new book from seasoned Haitian spoken word artist and educator, […]
13-Year Old Girl From Chicago Shot and Killed While Making TikTok Videos Outside Her Home
Chicago, IL — Amaria Jones, a 13-year old from Chicago, has reportedly died after being shot in the neck with a stray bullet while doing a popular TikTok dance right […]
Former Foster Child and Teen Parent Defies Odds, Earns Master's Degree and Writes New Book to Empower Others
According to the National Foster Youth Institute, only 50% of foster youth finish high school and only 3% graduate from a 4-year college. Nationwide — Meet Deanna Jones, a former […]
Mom of Black Teen Millionaire to Host Free Online Family Business Summit
The Raising A Mogul Family Business Summit is set to take place online to teach parent managers how to build million-dollar brands. Nationwide — Raising A Mogul Brand Management & […]
Still No Jail Time For White Couple Who Starved and Abused Their Black Adopted Children in 2019
Osceola, IA — In June 2019, Kenny and Kelly Fry, a couple from Iowa, pleaded guilty to child endangerment after being accused of starving and abusing two Black children they […]
Black Health and Wellness Entrepreneur Gets Back to Juicing Basics with New Book
Charlotte, NC — It’s no coincidence the juice and smoothie bar industry brings in approximately $2 billion annually. As society starts to become more socially conscious, more and more people […]
Founder of Black Girls Invest Virtual Summit to Help Close the Wealth Gap for African American Girls
This year’s event is set for July 21, 2020. Nationwide — Expanding her wealth portfolio through the art of trading stocks is no new task for Cassandra Cummings, founder of […]
Documentary Produced By Son of White Civil Rights Activist Hitting Record Numbers on Amazon
A new film called “The Uncomfortable Truth” is taking over Amazon. Nearly 200K people have watched the film in seven days. When Loki Mulholland, the son of Civil Rights Hero, […]
Mocha Moms, Nation's Oldest Support Group For Mothers of Color, Takes Practical Steps To End Police Violence
Upper Marlboro, MD — As the life was being choked out of George Floyd, he called out, “Mama!” Our sons and daughters are calling for us and Mocha Moms, Inc. […]
Denver-Area Women Launch Digital Green Book Campaign to Highlight Safe, Welcoming Business and Travel Opportunities For Black Americans
Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen-Bushman bring passion, experiences as Black women to a fundraising effort to provide a collective voice and online resource for marginalized communities Denver, CO — Birdwatching. […]
Black Entrepreneur Reinvents Retail For Black Hair & Beauty Products
White Plains, NY -– 4th Ave Market has exploded onto the scene as a new Black-owned online retail platform tackling economic inequality in the Black hair care and beauty supply […]
Black Women Founders Bring COVID-19 Screening Stations to Schools, Offices, Prisons and More
Two entrepreneurs — Lynda M. Dorman, CEO and Carolyn E. Howell, President of Orange Wall Enterprises — have made history as the first Black women to sign a distribution and […]
Black Museums From Coast to Coast Collaborate to Launch BlkFreedom.org
The Platform Launch Commemorated the 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth Nationwide — On June 19th, six leading Black museums and historical institutions from coast to coast have joined forces to launch […]
Black-Owned Natural Hair Care Brand Offers Franchise Opportunities to Women
Nationwide — In 2017, Diva By Cindy hair care products opened the first natural hair care kiosk in the Baltimore/Washington International airport. In 2019, they revolutionized the industry by launching […]
Black Wealth Matters Group Protests Racist SEC Attack Against Entrepreneur Solomon Ali, Asks Black Caucus to Intervene
The newly formed Atlanta-based group seeks to combat rampant discrimination against African-American owned businesses and African-American entrepreneurs. Nationwide — A newly formed group of African American community members are demanding […]
Best-Selling Author, Noreen Henry, to Host Virtual Conference Featuring African American Experts
Nationwide — Noreen Henry, founder and CEO of Victorious Living Culture, will present “Unleash Your Greatest Potential & Live Your Best Life Now!” taking place virtually on June 27th featuring […]
In Tribute to Men’s Health Month
By Real Men Charities Nationwide — The shocking and tragic murder of George Floyd left the world reeling. From every point of the globe, passionate citizens – many of whom […]
African American Breast Cancer Survivor Says "Mammograms Are Not Enough," Launches Workshops For Women
Nationwide — Katrina Shaw gained the respect of being an unapologetic leader in her community for the development of the urban garden where she and other volunteers plant and grow […]
World's Biggest Black Homeschool Conference Goes Online for the First Time With Discounted Ticket Prices
9th Annual Liberated Minds Expo Offers a Lasting Form of Protest and Resistance to the George Floyd Murder by Way of Homeschooling Atlanta, GA — From June 26-28, 2020, the Liberated […]
Philadelphia Court Supervisor Fired After Saying that Black Lives Don't Matter to Him
Nationwide — Michael Henkel, a 61-year old man who worked as a Family Court supervisor in Philadelphia, has been fired from his job after being caught on camera causing a […]
Outrage After Black Man Sentenced to 55-Years in Prison After Alabama Cop Killed His Friend
Millbrook, AL — Lakeith Smith, an African American man from Alabama, was only 15-years old when he was convicted of felony murder after a police officer shot and killed his […]
New Black-Owned Apparel Line Launched to Help Legalize Being Black
Nationwide — A new Black-owned apparel line called TheRarestShirts.com has launched to help create more awareness about the constant racism, discrimination, and police brutality that African Americans continue to experience […]
19-Year Old Black Lives Matter Activist Found Dead, Police Investigating as Homicide
Nationwide — Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau, a 19-year old Black Lives Matter activist from Tallahassee, Florida has been found dead. She had been missing for one week, and police are investigating […]
Black Non-Profit Founder Launches Appeal to Fund Affordable Housing Project in Denver
Nationwide — Meet LaRhonda Majied, founder of a Denver-based non-profit organization called Philmon Majied Dynasty, Inc. (PMD), who has launched an appeal for donors to help fund their mission to […]
Woman Apologizes For Calling Police on Man Who Wrote 'Black Lives Matter' on His Property
Nationwide — Lisa Alexander, a CEO of a skincare company in San Francisco, has publicly apologized for calling the police on James Juanillo, a Filipino man who wrote the slogan […]
Black Woman Expert Launches Program to Train Police Officers on Race and Racism
Nationwide — Dr. Anita Jack-Davies, an academic and cross-cultural expert with over 20 years of experience in training and instruction, has launched Badges2Bridges – an online program that trains police […]
24-Year Old Man's Body Found Hanging From a Tree Near Los Angeles
Nationwide — Robert Fuller, a 24-year old African American man, was found dead hanging from a tree in Palmdale, California. Investigators say that his tragic death was a suicide, but […]
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 […]