Rolling Fork, MS — At age thirteen, Ty Pinkins began working in the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta. Growing up in a system of poverty, racism, and inequality, he […]
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Actor Jaleel White and Premiere Black Celebrities Share Spotlight With Exceptional Youth in PBS Special "Not All Lost"
Oscar-nominated producer teams with PBS KVIE, KVIE2 Sacramento, non-profit organizations The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) and Films With a Purpose to debut celebrity driven reality-based stories of […]
Meet the Entrepreneur Who is Helping Detroit’s Black-Owned Businesses to Survive and Thrive
Detroit, MI — Small Business Advocate Jennyfer Crawford, founder of Ask Jennyfer, has devoted her career to increasing exposure for makers and entrepreneurs. Her clients are among those who take […]
Black-Owned Hair Extension Company Rebrands & Launches Free Wig Customization Service for 2020
Nationwide — Continuing the brand’s mission to provide high quality beauty products with an unparalleled shopping experience, Diishan Imira, founder and CEO of Mayvenn, is starting out 2020 with a […]
Web Site Launched to Connect Potential Homeowners With Black Realtors
Harlem, NY — BlackRealtors.com has been launched to connect home buyers and sellers with the best Black realtors in every city across the country.
Actor Christian Keyes to Host the Heart & Soul Music Festival in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, FL — On March 21, 2020 at the fabulous Apopka Amphitheatre, actor Christian Keyes will be hosting the Heart & Soul Music Festival, a fundraiser to help children travel […]
121 Thought-Provoking Concepts Featured in Justin Ellis' New Book "Thinking Outside The Boombox" — With Accompanying Audiobook/ Album
Nationwide — There is no better example of being innovative and inspirational than this powerful project of a modern philosophy book and accompanying audiobook/album. From the wisdom, to the book […]
Distraught Mom Suing Funeral Home For Not Preserving Her 11-Year Old Daughter's Body
Miami, FL — Ebony Morgan, a mother from Florida who is still mourning the sudden death of her 11-year old daughter, says she was shocked when she saw that her […]
One of the Largest Black-Owned Law Firms in California Names Black Female as Partner
Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, one of the largest Black-owned law firms in California’s Inland Empire, names Attorney Whitney Ali as Partner. Attorney Whitney Ali […]
Single Mom Dodges Homelessness -- Tells Story in New Book "The Art of Rock Bottom"
New York, NY — Gifted author Janvieve Naemani has crafted a raw, transparent, passionate call to action for anyone experiencing adversity or setback. With heartfelt honesty and faith, Janvieve inspires […]
300 National Slots Open For Black College Women to Build Life-Changing Businesses
Nationwide — The Ladies of Elegance Charm Academy (@loeacademy), an innovative online charm school for current and aspiring minority business women, has expanded its digital doors toward college students for […]
Meet the Sibling Authors Who Help Kids Manage Money and Invest in Real Estate
Washington, DC — Siblings Andrea Stephenson and Linsey Mills have over 40 years of combined experience in teaching youth financial literacy and have made it their mission to expose children […]
Program Allows Inmates to Earn College Degrees While Behind Bars
New York, NY — Hudson Link, a New York-based non-profit organization, has a program for inmates that allows them to earn college degrees even though they’re still behind bars. Upon […]
Father Helps Teen Son Start Business Versus Suing School District over Racial Bullying Case
Alliance, OH — 14-year old JeNoah Lee and his father, Ya’Hawkquah Lee, have started a clothing business called URBAN Stereotype that focuses on empowerment, and positive cultural diversity. JeNoah asked […]
Former Substitute Teacher Shows Educators How to Make $100K or More Teaching Court Mandated Classes
Atlanta, GA — With dismal financial status of many teachers and lack of opportunities in the education sector, Derek Collins, CEO of the Diversion Center shows educators how to make […]
HBCU Grad Creates a Hip-Hop Anthem About the Importance of HBCUs
Sacramento, CA — As a higher education professional, author, motivational speaker and artist, Tara Lynn Crawford is not a stranger to hard work. In fact, the Sacramento native is very […]
New Book Explores the Pivotal Role of Black Beauty Queens During the Civil Rights Movement and Beyond
Kimberly Brown Pellum, PhD releases “Black Beauties: African American Pageant Queens in the Segregated South” Tallahassee, FL — Four global pageant titles are currently held by women of African descent. […]
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Forms Historic Partnership
Bold partnership strengthens diversity & educational strategy Dallas, TX — Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide, is proud to announce a partnership with the […]
Melanated Campout, Organized Group of Black Campers, Plans Fun Weekend of Outdoor Adventures
A fun-filled weekend specializing in “CPR” – Camping, Partying and Relaxation If an escape from the demands of life’s everyday sprawl piques your interest, then this thrilling open-air adventure with […]
Gayle King Blames CBS For Her Questions About Kobe Bryant’s Rape Case
Nationwide — Journalist Gayle King is reportedly upset at her long-time employer, CBS News, for resurfacing and sharing a video clip of her provocative line of questions about Kobe Bryant’s […]
Hollywood Exec Releases New Book, “Dirty Lil Secrets: Nobody Wants to Tell You About the Entertainment Industry”
Nationwide — The Hollywood industry is buzzing about Cheryl Cobb, author of the groundbreaking book Dirty Lil Secrets: Nobody Wants to Tell You About the Entertainment Industry. Cobb is one […]
Black-Owned Leadership Program Extends Its Agreement With Ohio State University For a 2nd Year
Columbus, OH — Dr. Carter D. Womack, President of Leadership At Its Best, has announced that The Ohio State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Trio Upward Bound program has […]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Marks Centennial Week with Commemoration, Celebration and Community Service
Last week, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, the esteemed African American women’s service organization celebrated its Centennial with celebrity guest speakers, a fashion show, community service project at Martha’s Table, an […]
63-Year Old Black Author Publishes New Children's Book
Nationwide — In his new children’s book, Little Bear Sam from Greeley Square in New York, Neil Williams is on a mission at age 63 to encourage and inspire children […]
Black-Owned Line of Herbal Products Now Sold in Giant Supermarket Chain
Roger Gore, CEO and founder of G’Natural Herbal Products, has announced that his award-winning company’s new line of hair care products, Alpha Club for Men, is now available at over […]
Quincy Jones Quote and Global Racism Inspires Historic Trilingual Black History Calendar
Nationwide — Nathaniel Biko marveled at his friend Tshalinu Kala, who whenever they would get together would give him some powerful information out of Black history, either about an event […]
Black Cultural Events Expands Online Calendar to Northern California
Nationwide — BCE Media Inc., parent company of online events calendar BlackCulturalEvents.com and led by CEO Pamela Ashe-Thomas, has announced the expansion of the web site into the Northern California […]
Black Stanford Student Cracks "Magic Code" to Building Long Term Economic Wealth Across Black America and Worldwide
Nationwide — Stanford University block chain student, James Mason, says that he has cracked the ‘Magic Code’ to transforming the economic trajectory of Black people in America.
8-Year Old Boy Banned From Private Schools in London Because of His Hair
Nationwide — Farouk James, an 8-year old boy from London, is not being allowed to attend several schools in the city because of his long, natural hair. His mother, Bonnie […]
West African Author’s Debut Book Hits Amazon #1 Bestseller in U.S.
Singapore — Cécile Correa, a French-born member of the Manjaco tribe, whose lands span Senegal, Guinea-Bissau and the Gambia, channels her learnings from 18 years of career and travel into […]
American Board of Trial Advocates Appoints First Ever African American National President
Charleston, SC — Luther J. Battiste, III has been installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization’s National Board Meeting at the Hotel Bennett. […]
From Extreme Poverty to Becoming One of America's Top Mentors For Black Business Coaches
Nationwide — Meet Muria Nisbett, who grew up in extreme poverty on the Caribbean island of Tortola. She was raised by her grandfather who was a struggling farmer, and her […]
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 […]