Boston, MA — Entrepreneur and author Veronica N. Chapman has published an inspirational and empowering children’s book titled King Khalid is PROUD whose captivating text and illustrations encourage creativity, intellectual curiosity, […]
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Sickle Cell Advocate and Philanthropist Howard Woolley Receives Prestigious Award at The Roland B. Scott Memorial Symposium
Washington, DC — Howard Woolley, Sickle Cell Advocate and Philanthropist, was presented with a “Sickle Cell Outstanding Service Award” at the 2019 Roland B. Scott Memorial Symposium Tuesday, May 7, […]
Yale Student Guilty of 'Sleeping While Black' Graduates and Heads To Another Prestigious University
New Haven, CT — Lolade Siyonbola, a Yale student who was questioned by police for ‘sleeping while Black’ in her dorm, has recently earned her master’s degree in African studies […]
Award-Winning Black Educator Writes Handbook for New and Aspiring Principals
Jersey City, NJ — So, you want to be a principal? Are you a new principal who could benefit from the wisdom of a successful turnaround principal? Could you use […]
This Web Site Profiles More Than 10,000 Black-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — There are more than 2 million businesses owned by African Americans in the United States, and at least 10,000 of them are profiled on a popular web site […]
Meet the Father and Son Who Graduated Together from the Same College -- On the Same Day!
Orangeburg, SC — Brandon Gathers and his father, Antonio, shared a very memorable moment when they recently graduated from the same college on the same day. Despite their 26-year age […]
Maryland's Newest Black-Owned Bed and Breakfast is an All-Inclusive Sanctuary of Luxury and Elegance
Wellspring Manor & Spa Delivers a Memorable and Magical Experience Prince George County, MD — Just outside of Washington D.C., newly opened Wellspring Manor & Spa (www.wellspringmanor.com) is nestled in […]
Man Who Killed Two Black Shoppers in a Grocery Store Found Incompetent for Trial
Jeffersontown, KY — Gregory Alan Bush, the man who was facing several charges for fatally shooting two Black shoppers at a Kroger grocery store in Kentucky last year, has been found currently […]
Kim Kardashian Did Help Free 17 Inmates -- But These Two Women Actually Did the Work!
Nationwide — Two Black female attorneys, Brittany K. Barnett and MiAngel Cody, are finally being given due credit for recently freeing 17 prisoners who received life-without-parole sentences for minor drug […]
High School Twins From Louisiana Earn $1.3 Million Each in Academic Scholarships
Shreveport, LA — Twin brothers Brin and Nial Wilson, senior students at Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, have received a total of over $1.3 million each in academic scholarships. […]
This Foundation Has Reunited Over 3,000 Fatherless Children With Their Biological Fathers
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc. and Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, are experts at reuniting children with their fathers. Nationwide — Michigan Native, Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, […]
New Black-Owned Skincare Line For Women of Color Signs Supermodel Jessica White as Brand Ambassador
Nationwide — Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Skin Care Specialist, Dr. Myla Bennett, has officially signed Supermodel Jessica White, as the the official brand ambassador for her recently launched skincare […]
Black Educator Turned Entrepreneur Launches Products to Help Children Grow Emotionally Stronger
Nationwide — The Feeling Friends®, created by African American educator and entrepreneur Karen Cuthrell, is a Social Emotional Learning program that teaches children to identify, express, and manage their feelings. […]
New Black-Owned Tech Venture Helps Minorities Know What To Expect When Taking Medications
The website, Drugviu, aims to make it easier for people of color – including multiracial individuals – to find out what to expect when they take medications for specific diagnoses […]
First Ever Black-Owned Toddler Shoe Line Set to Make Its Debut With Legacy Retailer
New York, NY — Tippy Tot Shoes, founded by Yolandra Rodgers, is famous for its luxury walkers for babies. As the first Black entrepreneur to launch such a shoe line […]
Black Woman Yelled “I’m Pregnant” Right Before Being Shot and Killed By a Texas Police Officer
Baytown, TX — A Black woman has been shot and killed by a police officer after she allegedly grabbed the officer’s taser and resisted arrest. However, a video of the incident […]
Once Homeless, Black Doctor Tells His Story of Beating the Odds in New Film
Nationwide — Dr. Tommy Watson is sharing his empowering life story in a new film called Resilient that is scheduled to be released in Charlotte, NC in the summer of […]
Entrepreneur Believes He Can Employ Thousands in the Black Community by Expanding His Free App
Nationwide — Did you know that African Americans are not only frequent users of social media, but also have helped build social media platforms like Twitter into the giants they […]
Family-Owned Potato Chip Brand Celebrates 3 Years in Business
Nationwide — The road to entrepreneurship is a long one, but once there, the ability to maintain can be just as hard if not harder. The Anderson family, founders of […]
Body Cam Shows Maryland Police Officer Calling Black Men the N-Word
Montgomery, MD — A white female police officer from Maryland is being investigated after she was recorded on Instagram Live and on her own body camera calling several Black men the […]
Black Teen, Now 32-Years Old, Still Serving 11 Life Sentences in Prison For Crime He Didn’t Commit
Lancaster, CA — Juan Rayford Jr. was 17-years old when he was wrongfully accused of attempted murder and ultimately sentenced with life imprisonment despite his non-involvement in the crime. Now […]
Black Designer of Baby Products Introduces a New Fashionable, Handmade Baby Sleeper
The multi-use Nestie, a baby mat or bassinet, is beautifully made for nap time, sleep time, tummy time, co-sleeping, and floor play. Colorado Springs, CO — Tiny Toes and Tiaras, […]
CIEE Awards Full Scholarships to Diverse Cohort of Students for Summer Study Abroad Programs in Russia
Nationwide — As part of their efforts to expand access to study abroad to underrepresented groups, CIEE has awarded full scholarships for summer study abroad programs in Moscow or St. […]
2nd Annual Black Business Conference to Engage Bold Innovators, Thought Leaders, and Entrepreneurs
The epiMediaGroup, LLC hosts the second annual epiConference, an exclusive business conference designed and developed for the serious business owner scheduled to take place in Atlanta, GA, October 26-27, 2019. […]
First Black Woman to Own a Line of Chalk Paint Celebrates Grand Opening of Her Retail Location in Downtown Cleveland
Nationwide — Coco, as the founder and creator of Coco’s Chalky Paint Powder has come to affectionately be known by not only her children – who gave her the fun moniker – […]
Black-Owned Tech Firm Delivers On Demand Lawn Service With New App
Lansing, MI — Lawn care and maintenance are now just a few taps away with the Mowr Technologies app. This innovative idea allows you to order and schedule services with […]
Houston-Based Author to Host Annual Financial Literacy Event for Teens
Nationwide — Financial author Lonnie R. Mathews has traveled a long and difficult road to realize his passion in life, armed with degrees in finance and accounting Lonnie has worked […]
EchoSlim in Demand After Producing Hit Reggae Single With Jamaica’s Koffee
Nationwide — Miami / New York based DJ and producer, EchoSlim is reaping the rewards of hard work and persistence following Koffee’s “Rapture” EP shooting straight to number one on […]
First Black Student to Attend the University of Alabama Finally Receives Doctorate Degree at 89-Years Old
Tuscaloosa, AL — Autherine Lucy Foster, the first Black student at the University of Alabama, has finally been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the university. Now 89-years old, Foster was […]
This Music Trio -- Ages 9, 11 and 12 -- Are Making History as the Youngest Hip-Hop/Pop Group in the Country
Philly-Based Group, The Royal Mix, Have Dropped Their New Hit Single “What You Know” Philadelphia, PA — The Royal Mix, a Philadelphia based Hip-Pop performance group, consists of three talented […]
Black-Owned Food Manufacturer, Neilly’s Foods, to Expand Nationwide Distribution to More Than 3,000 Kroger Stores
York, PA — Neilly’s Foods, a York-based company have announced that they will expand the distribution nationwide of 6 SKUs of their all-natural and easy-to-prepare Rice Mixes. The expansion is […]
Investment Club Seminar Teaches African Americans How to Start an Investment Club
Kevon L. Chisolm, Esq., a leading investment club advisor, is hosting an investment club seminar to show people how to start an investment club and its financial benefits on May […]
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 […]