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Black Women Come Together to Get Refreshed, Renewed and Recalibrated with Legendary Leader Vashti McKenzi

Vashti McKenzie on Speakers Magazine

Nationwide — Vashti M. McKenzie created The SELAH Leadership Encounter for Women 2018. This event, in its second year, gathers women leaders from all facets of life and brings them […]

African American Woman Unlocks Key to Real Estate Wealth with New Online Course

Danielle Pierce, The Wealth Strategist

Chicago, IL — For many African Americans, the real estate industry has been a proven path to success. Danielle Pierce is a prime example of the opportunities that exist. She […]

Support Black-Owned Toy Companies

Black-owned toys and dolls

Nationwide — Encourage your child’s imagination while boosting self-esteem, rousing self-awareness, and celebrating African heritage and culture with toys from these top Black-owned toy companies. From EthiDolls to Paddlefoot Dolls […]

The Black Woman CEO Behind Akon’s $80 Million Dollar Brand... is His Sister!

Khady Thiam Gueye, Akon's sister

Multi-platinum R&B singer Akon has been famous for his music career and unique business projects. According to CelebrityNetworth.com, his brand is worth $80 million. But not many people know about […]

Black-Owned Startup Combines Greeting Cards With Technology and Automation

Culture Greetings

Atlanta, GA — “How many times have you found yourself in this scenario: It’s a friend’s or relative’s birthday and you’re driving to the store at the last minute to […]

Man Who Killed 2 Black People In Kroger Charged With Hate Crimes

Gregory Alan Bush, a white man who shot at two Black people

Jeffersontown, KY — Gregory Alan Bush, a white man accused of fatally shooting two Black shoppers at a Kroger grocery store in Jeffersontown, Kentucky last month, has been officially charged […]

Man Who Shot at a Black Teen Asking For Directions Has Been Sentenced to 4-10 Years in Prison!

Jeffrey Zeigler

Rochester Hills, MI — Jeffrey Zeigler, a white man from Michigan who initially faced up to life imprisonment for shooting at a Black teen who was just asking for help […]

Texas Professor Called the Police on a Black Student for Putting Her Feet Up in Class

Anita Moss

San Antonio, TX — Anita Moss, a white professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, is now under fire after allegedly kicking a Black student out of her […]

Meet the Certified Holistic Coach Who is Helping Black Women Fight Endometriosis

Renee Hughes, certified holistic coach

Nationwide — Certified Holistic Health Coach and Aromatherapy expert, Renee Hughes specializes in educating and coaching women with endometriosis, fibroids and other chronic conditions. She guides them to holistic approaches […]

First Ever Black Tech Matters Awards to Recognize African American Tech Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Angel Rich, founder of Black Tech Matters

* 100 guests will attend an awards show celebrating innovation in STEM * 5 awards and 1 Lifetime Award being honored to top influencers of the year that helped propel […]

Blaqsbi.com is an Exciting New Media Platform Designed Specifically For Black People to Connect With Each Other

Black women connecting and networking

Charlotte, NC — Don’t wait until the next unarmed Black man is killed by racist cops or the next racially insensitive advertisement from corporations to start talking about having our […]

Meet Lewis T. Powell, an Award-Winning Actor/Director and Celebrity Master Barber

Lewis T. Powell, actor and director

Nationwide — Lewis T. Powell is a celebrated celebrity master barber, award-winning actor, director, producer, and screen writer. Marking his 15th year in Hollywood Lewis, originally a native of Washington, […]

Top 10 Diversity Recruiting Web Sites For African Americans (and Other Minority Job Seekers!)

Diversity job seekers

This article was last updated on April 21, 2022 Nationwide — There are many online tools that help African Americans, Latinos, and Asians find competitive jobs. These same online tools […]

Police Find Missing Grandfather Dismembered Next Door in his Neighbor's Home

Robert Page

Clayton County, GA — Robert Page, a 77-year old “well-respected” grandfather from Georgia, was found dead by the police in his neighbor’s home a day after he was reported missing. […]

Demos Relaunches Emerging Voices Fellowship With Scholar, Journalist Caleb Gayle

Caleb J. Gayle, Emerging Voices Fellow

New York, NY — Demos, a progressive public policy organization, announced today that it has selected scholar and journalist Caleb J. Gayle as its Emerging Voices Fellow for 2018-2019. Mr. […]

The Only Black Woman-Owned Beef Jerky Manufacturer in the Country is Now a Supplier for NFL and MLB Training Camps

Michelle Timberlake, founder of Majorie's Beef Jerky; and her daughter

Jachin, AL — Marjorie’s Beef Jerky is currently shipping to Major League Baseball teams (including to Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Amir Garrett, who loves the products) and NASCAR. In addition, the […]

The African Diaspora International Film Festival to Celebrate Its 26th Anniversary With 61 Films From 40 Countries

2018 African Diaspora International Film Festival

The event will be held in New York City from Friday, November 23 to Sunday, December 9, 2018 New York, NY — The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) celebrates […]

The First Black-Owned Day Trading Company of Its Kind is Teaching Courses on How to Profit From the Stock Market!

Latoya and Ernest, founders of The Profit Room

Latoya and Ernest, founders of TheProfitRoom.com, want to help as many African Americans as possible learn how to make $200 a day or more investing in the stock market. Nationwide […]

Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

Veterans Braintrust Congressional Black Caucus 30th Anniversary

Nationwide — The Veterans Braintrust for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) celebrated it’s 30th anniversary forum which focused on the dual themes of ‘Lessons Learned,’ and ‘Moving Forward.’

Support Buy From a Black Woman Awareness Day on November 19th

Buy From a Black Woman Day

The month of November spotlights and supports the efforts of Black women entrepreneurs worldwide, culminating in a Black Friday Online Marketplace. Atlanta, GA — Buy From A Black Woman, Inc. […]

Police Saw This Black Man With a Gun and Killed Him -- But He Was a Security Guard on Duty!

Jemel Roberson, Black security guard killed by police

Nationwide — Security made a group of drunk men leave Manny’s Blue Room Bar in Robbins, Illinois around 4am Sunday morning, but witnesses say that several of those men came […]

Black Couple Suing Costco For $4 Million After White Manager Called 911 and Accused Them of Robbery

Barbara and Bahrie Wallace, Black couple suing Costco

Anne Arundel Mills, MD — Barbara and Bahri Wallace, an African American couple from Maryland, are suing Costo after they say they were reportedly watched by management as they shopped […]

UMC - Urban Movie Channel to Premiere New Family Dramedy Film, "Nothing Like Thanksgiving"

Nothing Like Thanksgiving

Starring William L. Johnson (Blue Hill Avenue), Tiffany Addison (Chicago Med), Darrin Henson (Stomp the Yard), Dawn Halfkenny (Saints & Sinners) and Richard Gallion (The Ideal Husband) Film Premieres Thanksgiving […]

Election Judge Resigns After Being Caught on Video Screaming at a Black Voter

Lila Guzman, election supervisor and judge who yelled at a Black woman

Williamson County, TX — Lila Guzman, an election supervisor and judge who is white, has resigned from her job after a video that has gone viral shows her yelling at […]

Black-Owned Herbal Product That Defeats Erectile Dysfunction Receives Favorable Reviews After Relaunching

African American couple using Alpha RX Plus

Nationwide — The creators of Alpha RX Plus, the popular all-natural herbal formula to defeat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), recently sent a survey out to their customers who purchased their products […]

Black Business Summit Levels Up Black Entrepreneurs

Fran Harris, founder of the Black Business Summit

FREE Online Conference Reveals How To Start, Grow & Scale A Business Austin, TX — Over 10 million U.S. based African Americans identify themselves as entrepreneurs. Yet research also reveals […]

Master P's Family Vim Comics "Eyes of ESCA" Best New Characters at Comic-Con 2018

Master P and his family presents Vim Comics

Nationwide — The Miller family reveals Vim Comics new superhero characters, comic books and movie Eyes of Esca, one of the fan-favorite moments of L.A. Comic-Con 2018. Master P’s son […]

BlackGuide App Puts Black Businesses & Black Communities at Your Finger Tips

BlackGuide app founder, Leonard J. Young

National Black Guide LLC launches the BlackGuide App, a nationwide city resource app that makes it easier to support the Black community. Nationwide — Black Americans no longer need to […]

Union Demands Investigation into VA Official Who Displayed Painting of KKK Leader

Ku Klux Klan leader

By Leo Shane III Washington, DC — Union officials are calling for a full investigation into a senior Veterans Affairs official who prominently displayed a picture of a Ku Klux […]

Black Author/Poet L.D. Jones Releases Her Latest Collection of 40 Marriage Proposals Poems

Marriage Proposal Poems by LD Jones

Nationwide — After the success of Poetry for All Walks Of Life, Everyday Poetry for Everyday People and Poems All About Love, L.D. Jones has released her 4th collection of […]

America's Most Talented Black Entertainer/ Comedian is Leaving the Comedy Clubs and Headed For Concert Stages!

Here I Am, Jay Lamont, CD EP Project

Duo Threat — Jammin Jay Lamont By Night and Recording Artist Jay Lamont By Day — Has Completed His New Comedy Video and Music EP Projects! Nationwide — Jammin Jay […]

Free National Pre-Law Conference Offers Aspiring Black Lawyers Unprecedented Opportunity to Gain Information, Resources and Connections

Attendees at the Black-Pre Law Conference and Law Fair

Boston, MA — The 14th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2018, sponsored by AccessLex Institute, is the nation’s premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event for aspiring Black […]

Black Woman Has 27-Pound Fibroid Removed While 17 Weeks Pregnant

Brionna Johnson

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

Cortrell Winkfield, inventor of Velvera Cake Warmer

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

Marcia Paige, author of ABC Explorers childrens book

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

Timothy Brown

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

Paul Callahan with Wilson and Sharaine Caraballo's family

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

Tiffany Terry and her kids Zion and Sadie

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

Alayne Pierce-Collins

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

Tinisha Cade

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

Charles Johnson and his wife Kira

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"

Dejuan Antoinette Fludd

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

Wacinque Amistad Kaizen Bemende

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

Jesmond Riggins

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"

Baruti Libre Kafele

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

Kim Kardashian and Ray J

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

Tyre Nichols

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

Ashanti Allen, Kevin Faux

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

White man beats Black woman during a road rage dispute

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

LaToya Jackson and Janet Jackson

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

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

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

D4vd, Celeste Rivas

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

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

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

Peachtree Village International Film Festival

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

Attorney Zulu Ali

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

Jesse and Jordan Kollman

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"

Rapper Trick Daddy

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

Akon defends polygamy

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"

Tyrese Haliburton

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

Decade of Our Repatriation (DOOR)

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

Dr. Dina Strachan, Black founder of Aglow Dermatology in Manhattan

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

Dr. Jerome M. Johnson

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

Jazz Urbane Cafe in Boston, Nubian Square

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

Reuben Armstrong

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 […]