Freddie Figgers, CEO and founder of Figgers Communications, owns the first and only Black-owned telecommunications firm competing head-on with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. He is an inventor, computer programmer, software […]
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14-Year Old Girl Being Punched By Officers Was Justified, According to Florida Police Chief
Coral Springs, FL — Another viral video has sparked controversy between police and African Americans. This time, it involves two police officers beating up a 14-year old Black girl on […]
Afrizar Marketplace is the Largest Online Platform Offering Authentic African Products
Los Angeles, CA — Afrizar, the online African marketplace offering authentic made-in-Africa products, was launched in 2017. Since then, hundreds of merchants and artisans from all over the world have […]
20-Year Old Black Woman to Sue Police Dept After They Mistook Her For a Male Robbery Suspect
Glendale, WI — Robin Anderson, a 20-year old African-American pre-school teacher from Wisconsin, was a victim of mistaken identity last year when she was wrongfully and violently arrested for a […]
The First Nationwide Black Business Crawl Is Heading to These Cities
Nationwide — Official Black Wall Street is making an even bigger effort to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season. The tech startup, known as one of the largest apps and […]
Black Filmmakers Garner Special Recognition at 2018 MPAC Film Festival
Winners in 12 categories include films from California, Florida, Texas, Utah, Belgium, Iran Houston, TX — The independent film David, a suspense/thriller dealing with addiction by Lakisha Lemons of LL […]
New Documentary Film, "Ask Me How I Feel," Tells the Life Story of Blues Singer Frank Bey
Nationwide — The vision for “Ask Me How I Feel” was born in Philadelphia, PA in February 2016 when filmmakers Marie Hinson and Thomas Daniel Dwyer met Frank Bey and […]
Award-Winning Black Business Owner Releases New Book Revealing the Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurship
Nationwide — “Everybody has what it takes to become a success in business.” That’s the message from Curtis Martin, founder and CEO of family-run company Nitram Industries LLC, as he […]
Brook Glen, Weeds or Grass -- It Really Doesn't Matter, Curb Appeal Sells!
By Dr. Charles Singleton Nationwide — Hello Again Brook Glen, The Nation, USA: Undeniably, “Curb Appeal Will Add Value To Your Home.” Thank ALL of you who read and responded […]
Hip Hop Pioneers Appear in New Movie About the History of the Hip-Hop Music Scene in Harlem
The film, “True Harlem Hip Hop Story: Mike N Dave,” tells the story of Mike and Dave Thomas who were the first independent Hip Hop promoters in Harlem and Manhattan, […]
Once Homeless, This Black Entrepreneur Now Owns a $20 Million Trucking Company
34-year old Amari Ruff had a rough start growing up. As a teenager, he had to balance studies and work to help his mother make ends meet while moving between […]
60-Year Old Man Falsely Accused of Murder Finally Freed From Prison After 20 Years
Riverside, CA — Horace Roberts, an African American man from California who was framed for the murder of his lover, has been fully exonerated after new evidence proved him innocent. […]
Black Actors to Pay Tribute to Prolific Songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson
William Allen Young, Dorian Holley, Terry Steele, Marva Smith and Mike “Kidd Funkadelic” Hampton lead sensational tribute to prolific songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson Celebration honors the known and rare works […]
Brothers Bring Unique Black Perspectives to Comics, Manga, and Books
Nationwide — Justin and Terry L. Raimey (A.K.A. the Black Streak Bros) are bringing their unique Black perspectives to the comics, books, graphic novels, art work, and games they develop […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches New Patent-Pending All-In-One Smart Bag
Quiana Cloud has created a multifunctional bag with a detachable clutch, seamlessly integrated power system and remote plug-in port. Atlanta, GA — Barazzo’s patent-pending smart bag is now available on […]
African American Family Practitioner, Dr. Kela Henry, Releases New Self-Help Guide/ Novel That Teaches Teens About Decision Making
BTH Creations announces release of new book entitled ‘Nia & the Numbers Game,’ that leads teenage girls toward success! Atlanta, GA — After meeting hundreds of African-American, Latina and Asian […]
White Realtor Fired For Trying to Stop a Black Man From Entering His Own Luxury Condo
St. Louis, MO — A white woman who works as a realtor in a luxury apartment has been terminated from her job after a video of her confronting and blocking […]
Mommy of Three Whips up a Waterless Moisturizer So Good That Stores Can’t Keep it in Stock
West Palm Beach, FL — Nope, it’s not ice cream. Not yogurt… Not. Even. Edible. But it is certainly a treat. Mocha Whip is turning the clean beauty industry on […]
Black CEO and Founder of Speakers Magazine Celebrates National Women's Small Business Month
Publisher and Media Maven Pam Perry Wins Lifetime Achievement Award Detroit, MI — The October issue of Speakers Magazine will be distributed to 300 attendees at the Miz CEO Conference […]
Meet the Black Woman Organizing the World's Largest Afro Diaspora Dance Experience
Moiika Stanley, CEO of Wan Move Diaspora is behind the charge to bring together 41 countries for the world’s largest Afro Diaspora Dance Experience Los Angeles, CA — Moiika Stanley, […]
Black Police Officer Turned Business Owner Launches New Collaborate Event Space For Entrepreneurs in the DC Area
District Heights, MD — Police officer turned business owner, Troy Harrison, protects and provides for his community in more ways than the one. Harrison along with his wife, Latosha, recently […]
Award-Winning Black Attorney Hosts Youth Workshop on How to Navigate Police Encounters and the Criminal Court System
Attorney Zulu Ali and The Stop and Frisk Academy Staff Collaborate with Local Officials in Riverside, California to Conduct Unique Youth Workshop Nationwide — On October 6, 2018, Attorney Zulu […]
Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Favor Students Learning about Scientific Racism and Say Bronx Zoo and...
Nationwide — According to a new nationwide survey conducted by Discovery Institute, 85% of American adults believe “it is important that students learn about the history of scientific racism in […]
Black Professor Releases New Social Media Textbook to Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week
Denver, CO — October 15-19, 2018 has been dubbed Digital Citizenship Week. First initiated by San Francisco-based Common Sense Education, in 2013, Digital Citizenship Week was created to focus on […]
4-Year Old Girl Brings Home Crack Cocaine She Got from Daycare
Bronx, NY — A 4-year old girl named Serenity tested positive for crack cocaine that she brought home from her daycare in New York City. Sabrina Straker, the girl’s mother, was […]
Woman Calls 911 on a Black Man Who Was Babysitting Two White Kids
Nationwide — An unidentified white woman in Georgia reportedly called the police on Corey Lewis, a Black man, while he was at a local Walmart with two young white children […]
Family of Unarmed Black Man Killed By Police Gets $1 Million Settlement
Philadelphia, PA — David Jones, an African-American man who was stopped in June 2017 for allegedly driving his dirt bike recklessly, died after being gunned down by the officer when he […]
Raye Mitchell, Esq. Honored at the Annual Book Publicists of Southern California Annual Awards
Health and wellness advocate’s work, “The Sculpting Life Above Average” series, wins Best Empowerment Book Series Los Angeles, CA — Author Raye Mitchell, Esq. receives the prestigious Irwin Award at […]
HBCU Homecoming Queen of 50 Years Ago to Make “Golden” Appearance at Elizabeth City State University’s Class of '68 Reunion
Elizabeth City, NC — The Elizabeth City State College (ECSC) class of 1968 will make a historic return during their widely anticipated annual Homecoming Weekend, October 26-28, 2018. Trequita Overton […]
Black-Owned Firm Launches Unique Backpack Dolls For African American Girls
Nationwide — Young Black girls can now enjoy playing with a very unique toy that reflects what they look like. A new collection, called Toys Like Me™, features cute dolls […]
Dwyane Wade Partners With Spades Royale
NBA Champion connects passion with partnership in social gaming app. New York, NY — Dwyane Wade has entered into a partnership with a new mobile app called Spades Royale, a […]
61-Year Old Black Man Handcuffed While Trying to Move a TV Into His New House
Tonganoxie, KS — Karle Robinson, a 61-year old African-American man from Kansas, was recently handcuffed by a police officer when he was moving into his own home, suspecting him as […]
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 […]