Nationwide — Dwayne Lester is an award-winning artist, illustrator and designer who has just released a new book entitled Through My Eyes With a Pencil: An Illustrated History of the […]
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Fast Food Manager Fatally Shot Man After He Spit On Her
Tulsa, OK — Deionna Young, a 25-year old fast food restaurant manager in Oklahoma, has been arrested after being accused of shooting and killing 25-year old Desean Tallent, who allegedly […]
Literacy Program STAR Studded Celebrity Press Conference Finale with NFL, MLB, NBA Players and an R&B Artist will be at DIA
The press conference will take place on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 5pm at the DuBois Integrity Academy at 6479 Church Street, Riverdale, GA 30274. Nationwide — DuBois Integrity Academy […]
DC Area Author Releases "Young Achiever Playbook" to Inspire America's Youths
Northern Virginia — Author J. A. Faulkerson has announced the release of the first installment of his Young Achiever Playbook. Young Achiever Playbook: Planning To Achieve offers adolescents and young […]
Black Female Entrepreneur/ Therapist Launches New App to Improve Mental Health Through 1-on-1 Connections
Charlotte, NC — Alicia Tetteh, founder of a mental health and therapy organization, Building Endurance PLLC, has announced the launch of the company’s first mental-health focused all-mobile experience app, ATTUNE. […]
Businesses and Influencers Consider Black-Owned Platform as a Social Media Alternative
Instagram, Facebook and YouTube platform failures position underdog CJC Live for takeoff Los Angeles, CA — The contemporaneous malfunctioning of three social media giants on March 13, 2019 left business […]
Light of Gold PR Hosts First Gold Women’s Business Connect Conference in Brooklyn to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Gold Women’s Business Connect Conference sheds light on power, politics and business covering topics like sales, crisis management, financial wellness, and activism in today’s market. New York, NY — Women […]
Black-Owned Product Makes Chemical Free Hair Coloring for Children Safe... and Fun!
Nationwide — Electra S. Davis, founder of Mysteek Naturals, has developed a chemical free hair color product that has become very popular with children all across the country. It allows […]
Are Your Children Bully-Proof? New Book Teaches Children How to Break the Cycle of Bullying
Brent La Prince Edwards publishes “You Can’t Bully Me Anymore” Asheville, NC — Recently two elementary school aged African American children committed suicide because of bullying. According to research by […]
Infertility Expert Helps Women Track Fertility Status With New Mobile App
Nationwide — More than seven million women in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant, and one in eight couples struggle to build a family, according to the […]
23-Year Old Woman Killed in Tragic Accident During Spring Break
Miami, FL — Mariah Michelle Logan, a 23-year old woman from Chicago, was tragically killed after being run over by a car in Miami Beach. Logan, whose last words were […]
Woman Finds Out She's White After Growing Up Thinking She Was a Light Skinned Black Woman
Converse, TX — Verda Byrd, a 76-year old woman from Texas who was adopted by a Black family and raised believing that she too was African-American, discovered a few years […]
Meet the 16-Year Old Genius Who Has Just Been Accepted into 9 Law Schools
Dallas, TX — Haley Taylor Schlitz, a 16-year old teenager who graduated from high school at the age of 13, is now set to attend classes at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of […]
Whoopi Goldberg Honors 7-Year Old Author From Atlanta, Georgia
The Episode Aired on ABC’s “The View” on February 5, 2019 Atlanta, GA — This year has started off on an absolute high for Nicholas Buamah, a young author who […]
At the Well Seeks Black Girl Magic and Black Boy Brilliance for 8th and 9th Grade Weekend Program at Princeton University
New York, NY — At the Well Conferences, Inc. is pleased to announce its annual Weekend Intensive of leadership activities for 8th and 9th grade minority students from across the […]
Rosa Parks Charity Files US Supreme Court Petition Charging Corruption in Probate Court
Detroit, MI — The charity organized by civil rights icon Rosa Parks has filed a petition for certiorari in the United States Supreme Court citing gross corruption in the probate […]
Black Woman Influencer Mobilizes and Motivates Women for the 9th Year in Newark
Event host, Dee C. Marshall, is the cover story for March SPEAKERS Magazine Detroit, MI — The March issue of SPEAKERS Magazine is online and the printed copies will be […]
NubianPoets.com 2019 National Poetry Month Contest Now Open
This year’s contest theme “Black Positivity” Nationwide — April is National Poetry Month and NubianPoets.com is proud to have Latorial Faison who has been featured along with Iyanla Vazant, Danny […]
11-Year Old Violinist Hopes to Make Black History by Becoming the New Face of Classical Music
Orlando, FL — Leah Flynn is a violin soloist. Her father, Lennox Flynn, a self-taught musician, realized Leah’s gift, as he noticed her tinker on the family’s keyboard, playing actual […]
Entrepreneur Designs Multilingual Program and Creates 6 Books to Help Black Children Learn Different Languages
“Colors, Music, and Fun is the best way to learn different languages…. We hope to encourage someone today to keep learning.” — Shylene Santiago Charlotte, NC — Shylene Santiago, a […]
African American Master Guitarist Teaching Beginners to Play Guitar With His Unique and Fun Teaching Method
Nationwide — The #1 musical instrument that most people say they would like to be able to play is the guitar. However, the guitar is one of the most difficult […]
Government Withholding 84-Year Old Grandmother's Social Security -- Claims She Owes $224K in College Debt!
Tampa, FL — Mamie Walker, an 84-year old grandmother from Tampa, Florida, has not been receiving her monthly social security check — her only source of funds. The government claims […]
Black Woman Violently Arrested By Miami Police Officer is Planning to File a Lawsuit
Miami, FL — A Miami-Dade police officer has been placed on leave — but not fired — after an alarming video was posted on social media showing him with several […]
Author J. Brinkley Releases New Novel -- "O'shay & Sanaa: An Urban Romance"
Nationwide — J. Brinkley has written O’shay and Sanaa: An Urban Romance (available on Amazon) based on the human tendency to change unexpectedly – being a dear one moment and […]
New Memoir Out April 16 By Prince's Longtime Hairstylist Kim Berry
“Diamonds and Curlz” to Debut in Minneapolis During 2019 Celebration Weekend. Los Angeles, CA — Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time author, Kim Berry will release her new book, Diamonds and […]
Manager Called 911 After Falsely Accusing Black Man of Sneaking into Movie Theater
Phoenix, AZ — Larry Shelton, a 40-year old Black man from Arizona, says he was racially profiled after employees at a local movie theater accused him of entering without a […]
Black Mom Convicted of Felony For Lying to Get Her Kids in a Better School
Akron, OH — Back in 2011, Kelley Williams-Bolar, an African American mother from Ohio, was arrested on felony charges for lying about her home address so her children could go […]
Entrepreneur and His Son Launch Black WallStreeter Consultation Services to Help Others Increase Wealth
Gainesville, VA — Virginia esquire, Kevon L. Chisolm and his son, Kamari “Junior WallStreeter” Chisolm, are pleased to announce the launch of their investment club consulting services, which aid others […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches the Most Diverse and Inclusive Luxury Skintone Line of Women's Shoes
The ultimate nude pumps are now available in 13 true to hue shades. Dallas, TX — Jeneba Barrie Nude Footwear, LLC has officially launched its line of 13 true to […]
Homeless Black Teen Gets Accepted into 17 Colleges -- And He Was Not Part of a Cheating Scandal!
Jersey City, NJ — Dylan Chidick, a 17-year old teenager from New Jersey who has had several challenges including homelessness, has recently been accepted to 17 colleges. He is determined […]
Women’s Voices Reign Supreme on New Hip-Hop Podcast
New York, NY — It’s 2019 and hip-hop is still going strong. Women are making strides in society, culture and justice. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, one must ask […]
Mom's Boyfriend Charged After 9-Year Old Girl Found Dead in a Duffle Bag Finally Identified
Los Angeles, CA — Local police have confirmed that the young Black girl who was killed and found stuffed inside a duffel bag near a Los Angeles area hiking trail […]
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 […]