A Kickstarter campaign, launched to commemorate the Negro Leagues Centennial and honor former Negro League players, has reached nearly $60,000 from over 600 Kickstarter backers. Milwaukee, WI — The Kickstarter […]
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Former Drug Dealer and Addict Uses Her Past to Motivate Women
Nationwide — “Hello, I’m Felicia Lee-Sexton. I’m a former dope dealer and dope fiend. That’s not to depress you or impress you, that’s just who I USED to be.” That’s […]
Black Entrepreneur from Alabama Launches Telecom Company Already Valued at $5.9 Million
Nationwide — Tesix Wireless, a telecommunications company announced its launching in summer 2018. It has since gandered the attention of interested customers and private investors with interest in the startup. […]
86-Year Old Elementary School Principal Says He’s Not Yet Ready to Retire — Renews Contract for 4 More Years!
Chicago, IL — Hiram Broyls, the 86-year old principal of Burbank Elementary School in Chicago, is unstoppable despite his age. Although he is already past his retiring age, he decided to […]
Cincinnati Police Officer Not Fired For Calling Black Woman the N-Word While Placing Her in Custody
Cincinnati, OH — Dennis Barnette, a white police officer from Cincinnati who used a racial slur while addressing a Black woman he was trying to arrest, has been suspended from […]
Learn How KITA is Changing Lives & Communities in Africa
International — Based out of Nigeria, the Kato International Training Academy (KITA) is a nonprofit that helps children excel in school and on the soccer field. They provide training, education, […]
15 Encouraging Quotes From Black Women About Self-Love
Nationwide — Self-love is like physical therapy for the soul. Listen to these quotes from black women about self-love—they prove that struggle and hardship don’t impede self-love but are rather […]
Michelle Obama's "Becoming" Will Soon be a Classroom Curriculum For Young Black Girls
Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s book Becoming, which sold over 1.4 million copies in its first week of release, has inspired many Black women all over the world. Having been […]
9-Year Old Girl Commits Suicide After Months of Being Bullied at Her School
Demopolis, AL — McKenzie Adams, a 4th grader at U.S. Jones Elementary School in Alabama, died last week after she hung herself in their home. Her family blames racist bullying that […]
This Organization, Ran By 6 Black Men, Has Donated More Than 30,000 Books to Children Worldwide – But...
Nationwide — B.L.A.C.K. 2 Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower Black Men to strengthen underserved communities through education and inspiration. The organization sponsors activities that […]
Meet the Genius Whose Revolutionary Payroll System Could Prevent Future Government Shutdowns
Retired postal employee, Larry Pinson Sr., sheds light on the complicated, ancient systems the government still practices today. Maywood, IL — The pay system used by the United States Postal Service […]
Award-Winning Black Author Releases New Book Series That Deals With Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Development
Readers can download one of his newest books for free Nationwide — Books are a very important learning tool within a society, and this has been so ever since the […]
Studying in South Africa and Learning Who I Am
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 […]
Black Woman Who Could Have Been Released for $30 Dies After Spending 150 Days in Custody
San Antonio, TX — Janice Dotson-Stephens, a 61-year old Black woman, died while in custody five months after being arrested for misdemeanor charges, in which she could have been released […]
White Man Accuses Black Neighbor of Trespassing -- Says, "Why Are You in My Building?"
New York, NY — A white man caught on video harassing his Black neighbor in New York City has recently gone viral on social media, once again sparking outrage from the […]
R&B and Jazz Singer Carol Ann Brevard's New Music Video "May December" is a Warm and Sultry Gift For Anytime of the Year
Nationwide — May December is the official debut music video from R&B Jazz artist, Carol Ann Brevard. This colorful, melodic vibrant tune is perfectly paired with the music video directed […]
Black Student Awarded $1.7 Million in Scholarships and Accepted into 49 Colleges
Lafayette, AL — Tytianna Smith, a graduating senior from Lafayette High School in Lafayette Alabama, has been accepted to 49 out of the 50 schools that she applied to and […]
This Father-and-Son Black-Owned Business Did Over $500 Million in Real Estate Deals in One Year
National Standard Abstract, a title-insurance firm based in New York, is one of the very few Black-owned business enterprises in the area. The company’s CEO, Osei Rubie, and his son, […]
High School Referee Who Made Black Student Cut Off His Locks Was Suspended at First -- But Has Now Been Fired!
Buena, NJ — Alan Maloney, the white referee who forced an African American high school wrestler to cut off his locks minutes before the match to avoid being disqualified, has […]
Start-Up Capital Available For Aspiring Beauty Supply Owners
Nationwide — Beauty Supply Lending Group, an organization recently founded by Professor Devin Robinson, who wrote the best-selling book Taking it Back: How to Become a Successful Black Beauty Supply […]
Black-Owned Leadership Organization Partners With Ohio State University to Offer One-of-a-Kind Career Awareness Program
Nationwide — Dr. Carter D. Womack, President of Leadership At Its Best announces that the Ohio State University, Trio Upward Bound program, Office of Diversity and Inclusion has engaged his […]
12 Inspiring Quotes from Famous Black Women
Nationwide — As we head into winter, days get short, grey, and gloomy. When our environment starts to get dismal, it can be hard to stay motivated and optimistic about […]
EMT Placed on Unpaid Leave For Making Racist Remarks About Black Patients
Patrick County, VA — Alex McNabb, an Emergency Medical Technician in Virginia who has made several racist remarks about his Black patients on his neo-Nazi podcast, has been suspended without […]
Credit Doc Releases Quick Lectures Regarding Holistic Credit Health Repair to Promote an Abundant Lifestyle
Nationwide — Have you ever considered the phrase “Good credit health is the gateway to building wealth”? If you haven’t, you should. In order to truly maximize success in life, […]
8-Year Old with ADHD and Mother are Both Best-Selling Authors
Dallas, TX — Child author Jamarion Rainey will make his first public appearance at the 1st African American Dallas Lit Book Expo on June 22 with his first book, ADHD […]
Black Woman Certifies 1,000 Life Coaches in 12 Months as the Founder of Atiras International Coaching Academy
Sarita Pittman is the Cover Story of Speakers Magazine and Hosts Success Without Walls Business and Empowerment Summit Atlanta, GA — The coaching industry is an extremely lucrative career for […]
Justice Watch Radio, Hosted By Award-Winning African American Attorney Zulu Ali, Will Be Nationally Syndicated
Nationwide — After airing on CNBC affiliate KCAA radio, broadcasting to the Riverside and San Bernardino County, California community on 106.5 FM, 102.3 FM, and 1050 AM for the past […]
Black Man Put in Handcuffs After Bank Calls 911 Because They Thought His Paycheck Was Too Much
Cleveland, OH — Paul McCowns, a 30-year old African-American man from Cleveland, says he was racially profiled at the bank when he tried to cash his first paycheck. The bank […]
Police Body Slam 14-Year Old Black Student for Stealing a Candy Bar From a Vending Machine
Covington, GA — Asah Glenn, a 14-year old Black student from Georgia, was violently manhandled by local police for taking a Snickers bar from an unlocked vending machine at his school, […]
African-American Founder Launches Technology Transportation Startup in Florida
Nationwide — Benjamin Dorsinvil, Founder and CEO of Golden Freight Brokers, has launched the first transportation technology company led by an African-American in Florida. The startup company helps small and […]
1st Annual #BlackTechMatters Influencer Awards Was a Huge Success in Washington, DC
* 150 guests were in attendance celebrating innovation in STEM * 5 awards and 1 Lifetime Award given to top influencers that helped propel tech inclusion Washington, DC — Wealthy […]
Black Employees Find Racist Doll Hanging in Their Work Truck
Groveland, FL — An African-American couple from Florida was shocked and outraged when they found a “slave” doll painted with a racist slur left hanging on their work truck. The […]
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 […]