Nationwide — Zimbabwean born and Dallas-based entrepreneur Sipho Gumbo has created an all-natural skincare line for women of color. Yangu Beauty means ‘my beauty’ in the Shona language of Zimbabwe […]
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New Book, "My Afrikah Hair," is a Masterpiece For Black Girls Everywhere
Written by Melanie Houston, each page displays poetry, exquisite watercolor, and teastained images that evoke childhood memories, and proudly proclaims the heritage and culture of Africans and African-Americans. Nationwide — […]
500-Page Book Features 2,000 Black History Trivia Questions & Answers -- Just in Time For Black History Month!
Nationwide — The Ultimate Black History Trivia Book by Curtis Claytor is a 578-page book with two thousand multiple choice questions and answers in four categories: History; Music; Sports; Television, […]
18-Year Old Black Teen Entrepreneur Signs Major Deal With Target Stores -- Introduces Plant-Based Skincare Giftbox!
Zandra Cunningham brings her award-winning artisan skincare product line to Target Stores nationwide. Her exclusive product with the chain is a “Treat Yo Self” gift box that celebrates Black History […]
Meet the Black Woman Making History as the Founder of an Award-Winning Tech Firm That Custom Designs and Develops Web Sites, Apps, and More
Nationwide — Renee Wilson, founder of Edgy Design Group based in Charlotte, NC, is known for her innovative app development, custom web design, logo design, and business branding services. Despite […]
MUSC Ranks No. 13 on Forbes List of America's Best Employers For Diversity
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) vaults from No. 53 in 2018 to No. 13 in 2019 on list of 500 companies Charleston, SC — The Medical University of […]
High School Dance Teacher Tells Black Teen That Her Skin Color Clashes With the Uniforms -- She is Suing!
Kansas City, KS — Camille Sturdivant, a Black teen dancer, has filed a lawsuit against the Blue Valley School District in Kansas City for the racial discrimination she experienced as […]
Woman Wins $21 Million Lawsuit After Being Fired Because She Wanted to Go to Church on Sundays
Miami, FL — Marie Jean Pierre, a 60-year old Black woman from Miami, has been awarded a $21 million settlement from her employer who refused to let her have Sundays […]
Successful Black-Owned Day Trading Firm Shares Tips For Building Generational Wealth in 2019
Have you made a P.L.A.N. for 2019 to work towards building generational wealth? Nationwide — The Profit Room, a Black-owned day trading firm, is sharing some valuable tips for African […]
Daycare Worker Caught on Video Pulling Young Black Girl's Hair, Forcing Her to Eat
Lubbock, TX — My Little Playhouse, a daycare center in Texas, is under fire after one of its workers was caught on video pulling a young black girl’s hair trying […]
Illinois Governor Finally Grants Clemency to Innocent Black Man Who Died In Prison More Than 2 Decades Ago
Chicago, IL — Grover Thompson, a Black man who was wrongfully convicted of a 1981 attempted murder, has finally been exonerated 23 years after dying in prison and over a decade […]
Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG) Supports New House Rules on Diversity and Inclusion
Baltimore, MD — Career Communications Group, Inc. supports the new rules for the 116th Congress released by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), incoming chair of the […]
Black Woman Police Officer Shot Dead in Her Driveway -- By Her Boyfriend!
Shreveport, LA — Chatéri Payne, a rookie Shreveport police officer, died after being shot by her boyfriend and the father of her child in the driveway of their home. Her […]
America Should View James Baldwin’s Beale Street With Different Optics
By Tolson Banner Nationwide — Beale Street is anywhere Black USA: rural or urban – where the 24/7 steady drumbeat of Black Lives Matter beat out justice against a pernicious […]
6 Black Celebrities Who Give Back to the Community
Nationwide — To regular people, celebrities seem like they have it all. They get paid big, get amazing opportunities, and can travel the world. That’s all fun and good, but […]
Man Accidentally Left 2 Pounds of Marijuana In Uber -- Then He Tried to Get it Back From the Police!
North Huntingdon, PA — Malik Mollett, a 21-year old man from Pennsylvania who unintentionally left a bag containing two pounds of marijuana in the back seat of an Uber, was […]
Black Agency Launches #400YearChallenge With 60-Second Animation That Honors the 400 Year Anniversary of the First Enslaved Africans’ Arrival in the U.S.
Washington, DC — In the age of social media challenges that normally revolve around a dance, dangerous daredevil challenges, or pure fun, The Adinkra Group, an African cultural resource company […]
New Initiative Helping Black-Owned Businesses Get Access to Funding and Treasury Services
Bridgehampton Strategy Advisors has launched an initiative to assist Black-owned businesses to ensure greater success of obtaining working capital and other commercial banking services. Los Angeles, CA — Historically, Black-owned businesses […]
Black Scholar Still Says the Crash of the US Economy is Coming Sooner Than You Think
By Dr. Charles L. Singleton Nationwide — Yes, my friends, as previously published, Wednesday, November 21, 2018, The Crash of the US Economy is Coming Sooner Than You Think. I […]
Founded By Master P, Moneyatti Luxury Sneakers Has Already Earned Street Cred From the Culture of Sneaker Heads
Nationwide — MoneYatti luxury sneakers are handcrafted in Italy with the finest premium leathers, high quality kicks worth spending your money on. Founded by Percy Miller AKA Master P himself, […]
8 of the Most Influential Black Film Directors in America
Nationwide — As challenging as it is to become a successful filmmaker, it’s even more challenging to become a famous Black filmmaker. Many of these legendary directors make incredible movies […]
"Black History Now 2019 - Celebrating Today’s Change Makers" Presented by the Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Library
Come, See, Play, Explore! NASCAR, Wakanda, and More January 18, 2019 – February 28, 2019 Portsmouth, VA — The Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Library will kick off 2019 […]
New Foundation Launches Campaign to Help Empower Poor and Disadvantaged Kids Overcome Stuttering
Charleston, SC — In an effort to empower children from poor and disadvantaged families overcome stuttering, a Charleston woman has launched a new foundation that is setting out to transform […]
Woman Charged After Her 1-Year Old Daughter (Not in a Car Seat) Was Ejected From the Vehicle and Killed
Chicago, IL — Adreannia Donaldson, a 29-year old woman from Chicago, has been charged in connection to a fatal car crash that resulted to her 23-month old daughter’s death. Police say […]
Man Sentenced to 84 Years For Fatally Shooting 15-Year Old Honors Student
Chicago, IL — Micheail Ward, a 24-year old Black man from Chicago, was recently sentenced to 84 years in prison for killing Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year old honors student, back […]
Man Arrested After Punching an 11-Year Old Black Girl in the Face Outside a Mall
Asheville, NC — David Steven Bell, a 51-year old man from North Carolina, is facing assault charges for pushing and then punching an 11-year old Black girl and two other […]
Top 12 Scholarship Programs For Black/ African American Students in 2019
Nationwide — The new year has settled in, and most students are already back to their normal school routine. Also, many are realizing that the summer is fast approaching and […]
Actors Danny Glover & Delroy Lindo Return to Leadership Academy for Black Teen Males at Princeton University
New York, NY — Personal development, empowerment, and accountability are primary focus areas of From the Fire: Leadership Academy for Young Men, operated by At the Well Conferences, Inc., a […]
Meet the Founder of the Black-Owned Wig Line That Designs Wigs For Tyler Perry's Characters
Nationwide — The hair genius behind the wig of Tyler Perry’s portrayal of Collin Powell in the Annapurna Pictures film Vice, Charles Gregory aka ‘The Renowned,’ is set to launch […]
Overcoming Tragedy and Celebrating Life Again
Of the more than 330,000 U.S. students studying abroad, only 6.1 percent are African American and 10.1 percent are Latino. This is one in a series of articles by students […]
Uber Driver Fired For Racist Rant Caught on Video -- And the Black Woman He Insulted Gets Suspended!
Davenport, IA — Kiara White, a Black woman from Iowa, filmed a confrontation between her and a white Uber driver who kept hurling racist insults at her when she called […]
CIEE Launches Social Media Campaign Celebrating the Brilliance of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows and the Benefits of Studying Abroad
Sharing Exceptional Student Videos in Hashtag Campaign #CIEEmpower #MSInspirational #FrederickDouglassGlobalFellows Portland, ME — This week, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) launched a social media campaign – #CIEEmpower #MSInspirational […]
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 […]