Nationwide — Dwayne Lester is an award-winning artist, illustrator and designer who has just released a new book entitled Through My Eyes With a Pencil: An Illustrated History of the […]
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Fast Food Manager Fatally Shot Man After He Spit On Her
Tulsa, OK — Deionna Young, a 25-year old fast food restaurant manager in Oklahoma, has been arrested after being accused of shooting and killing 25-year old Desean Tallent, who allegedly […]
Literacy Program STAR Studded Celebrity Press Conference Finale with NFL, MLB, NBA Players and an R&B Artist will be at DIA
The press conference will take place on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 5pm at the DuBois Integrity Academy at 6479 Church Street, Riverdale, GA 30274. Nationwide — DuBois Integrity Academy […]
DC Area Author Releases "Young Achiever Playbook" to Inspire America's Youths
Northern Virginia — Author J. A. Faulkerson has announced the release of the first installment of his Young Achiever Playbook. Young Achiever Playbook: Planning To Achieve offers adolescents and young […]
Black Female Entrepreneur/ Therapist Launches New App to Improve Mental Health Through 1-on-1 Connections
Charlotte, NC — Alicia Tetteh, founder of a mental health and therapy organization, Building Endurance PLLC, has announced the launch of the company’s first mental-health focused all-mobile experience app, ATTUNE. […]
Businesses and Influencers Consider Black-Owned Platform as a Social Media Alternative
Instagram, Facebook and YouTube platform failures position underdog CJC Live for takeoff Los Angeles, CA — The contemporaneous malfunctioning of three social media giants on March 13, 2019 left business […]
Light of Gold PR Hosts First Gold Women’s Business Connect Conference in Brooklyn to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Gold Women’s Business Connect Conference sheds light on power, politics and business covering topics like sales, crisis management, financial wellness, and activism in today’s market. New York, NY — Women […]
Black-Owned Product Makes Chemical Free Hair Coloring for Children Safe... and Fun!
Nationwide — Electra S. Davis, founder of Mysteek Naturals, has developed a chemical free hair color product that has become very popular with children all across the country. It allows […]
Are Your Children Bully-Proof? New Book Teaches Children How to Break the Cycle of Bullying
Brent La Prince Edwards publishes “You Can’t Bully Me Anymore” Asheville, NC — Recently two elementary school aged African American children committed suicide because of bullying. According to research by […]
Infertility Expert Helps Women Track Fertility Status With New Mobile App
Nationwide — More than seven million women in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant, and one in eight couples struggle to build a family, according to the […]
23-Year Old Woman Killed in Tragic Accident During Spring Break
Miami, FL — Mariah Michelle Logan, a 23-year old woman from Chicago, was tragically killed after being run over by a car in Miami Beach. Logan, whose last words were […]
Woman Finds Out She's White After Growing Up Thinking She Was a Light Skinned Black Woman
Converse, TX — Verda Byrd, a 76-year old woman from Texas who was adopted by a Black family and raised believing that she too was African-American, discovered a few years […]
Meet the 16-Year Old Genius Who Has Just Been Accepted into 9 Law Schools
Dallas, TX — Haley Taylor Schlitz, a 16-year old teenager who graduated from high school at the age of 13, is now set to attend classes at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of […]
Whoopi Goldberg Honors 7-Year Old Author From Atlanta, Georgia
The Episode Aired on ABC’s “The View” on February 5, 2019 Atlanta, GA — This year has started off on an absolute high for Nicholas Buamah, a young author who […]
At the Well Seeks Black Girl Magic and Black Boy Brilliance for 8th and 9th Grade Weekend Program at Princeton University
New York, NY — At the Well Conferences, Inc. is pleased to announce its annual Weekend Intensive of leadership activities for 8th and 9th grade minority students from across the […]
Rosa Parks Charity Files US Supreme Court Petition Charging Corruption in Probate Court
Detroit, MI — The charity organized by civil rights icon Rosa Parks has filed a petition for certiorari in the United States Supreme Court citing gross corruption in the probate […]
Black Woman Influencer Mobilizes and Motivates Women for the 9th Year in Newark
Event host, Dee C. Marshall, is the cover story for March SPEAKERS Magazine Detroit, MI — The March issue of SPEAKERS Magazine is online and the printed copies will be […]
NubianPoets.com 2019 National Poetry Month Contest Now Open
This year’s contest theme “Black Positivity” Nationwide — April is National Poetry Month and NubianPoets.com is proud to have Latorial Faison who has been featured along with Iyanla Vazant, Danny […]
11-Year Old Violinist Hopes to Make Black History by Becoming the New Face of Classical Music
Orlando, FL — Leah Flynn is a violin soloist. Her father, Lennox Flynn, a self-taught musician, realized Leah’s gift, as he noticed her tinker on the family’s keyboard, playing actual […]
Entrepreneur Designs Multilingual Program and Creates 6 Books to Help Black Children Learn Different Languages
“Colors, Music, and Fun is the best way to learn different languages…. We hope to encourage someone today to keep learning.” — Shylene Santiago Charlotte, NC — Shylene Santiago, a […]
African American Master Guitarist Teaching Beginners to Play Guitar With His Unique and Fun Teaching Method
Nationwide — The #1 musical instrument that most people say they would like to be able to play is the guitar. However, the guitar is one of the most difficult […]
Government Withholding 84-Year Old Grandmother's Social Security -- Claims She Owes $224K in College Debt!
Tampa, FL — Mamie Walker, an 84-year old grandmother from Tampa, Florida, has not been receiving her monthly social security check — her only source of funds. The government claims […]
Black Woman Violently Arrested By Miami Police Officer is Planning to File a Lawsuit
Miami, FL — A Miami-Dade police officer has been placed on leave — but not fired — after an alarming video was posted on social media showing him with several […]
Author J. Brinkley Releases New Novel -- "O'shay & Sanaa: An Urban Romance"
Nationwide — J. Brinkley has written O’shay and Sanaa: An Urban Romance (available on Amazon) based on the human tendency to change unexpectedly – being a dear one moment and […]
New Memoir Out April 16 By Prince's Longtime Hairstylist Kim Berry
“Diamonds and Curlz” to Debut in Minneapolis During 2019 Celebration Weekend. Los Angeles, CA — Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time author, Kim Berry will release her new book, Diamonds and […]
Manager Called 911 After Falsely Accusing Black Man of Sneaking into Movie Theater
Phoenix, AZ — Larry Shelton, a 40-year old Black man from Arizona, says he was racially profiled after employees at a local movie theater accused him of entering without a […]
Black Mom Convicted of Felony For Lying to Get Her Kids in a Better School
Akron, OH — Back in 2011, Kelley Williams-Bolar, an African American mother from Ohio, was arrested on felony charges for lying about her home address so her children could go […]
Entrepreneur and His Son Launch Black WallStreeter Consultation Services to Help Others Increase Wealth
Gainesville, VA — Virginia esquire, Kevon L. Chisolm and his son, Kamari “Junior WallStreeter” Chisolm, are pleased to announce the launch of their investment club consulting services, which aid others […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches the Most Diverse and Inclusive Luxury Skintone Line of Women's Shoes
The ultimate nude pumps are now available in 13 true to hue shades. Dallas, TX — Jeneba Barrie Nude Footwear, LLC has officially launched its line of 13 true to […]
Homeless Black Teen Gets Accepted into 17 Colleges -- And He Was Not Part of a Cheating Scandal!
Jersey City, NJ — Dylan Chidick, a 17-year old teenager from New Jersey who has had several challenges including homelessness, has recently been accepted to 17 colleges. He is determined […]
Women’s Voices Reign Supreme on New Hip-Hop Podcast
New York, NY — It’s 2019 and hip-hop is still going strong. Women are making strides in society, culture and justice. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, one must ask […]
Mom's Boyfriend Charged After 9-Year Old Girl Found Dead in a Duffle Bag Finally Identified
Los Angeles, CA — Local police have confirmed that the young Black girl who was killed and found stuffed inside a duffel bag near a Los Angeles area hiking trail […]
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 […]