Nationwide — Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson has sadly passed away after being diagnosed earlier this year with prostate cancer. He was 76 years old. The shocking news has been confirmed […]
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New Film Executive Produced by NBA Star Anthony Davis and Directed by Raven Magwood Goodson Set For Digital Release
Nationwide — The highly anticipated independent film Finding Tony, directed by Raven Magwood Goodson and executive produced by NBA star Anthony Davis, is set to make its debut premiere on […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Ranks No. 1 on Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Companies in Illinois
Nationwide — Inc. magazine has revealed that AtkCo, launched by Founder and CEO Shayna Atkins, is No. 3 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list, the most prestigious […]
The BOSS Network & Sage Awards $250K in Grants to the Divine Nine Sororities
Nationwide — Announcing the recipients of the 2024 Invest in Progress Grant, a collaborative initiative by Sage and The BOSS Network. This partnership has seen Sage commit funding over three […]
Tyler Perry Confirms That 'Sister Act 3' is Still in the Works
Nationwide — Tyler Perry recently confirmed that Sister Act 3 is still in the works and moving forward. He expressed his excitement about the project, acknowledging that it’s been a […]
MC Lyte, Maxwell, New Edition, Ne-Yo, Kem, Fantasia, and SWV to Headline 2024 Cincinnati Music Festival
Prime seating and hotel accommodations are available and selling fast Nationwide — Premier ticket and hotel reseller, Berrywise Enterprise is providing ticket and hotel packages for the 2024 Cincinnati Music […]
Black Founder Launches New Line of Military Caps With Silk Liners in Retail Stores Nationwide
Meet Natasha Hinds, a retired U.S. Army veteran who is also the founder and CEO of Keep Your Hair Headgear, a pioneering Black-owned brand dedicated to promoting hair and scalp […]
1,000’s of Young Black Women to be Empowered by Former Victim of Childhood Molestation Who is Now an Author/ Activist
Nationwide — Adeola Oladele is a beacon of hope and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Born and raised in Nigeria, Adeola’s early life was fraught with […]
79-Year-Old Black Grandmother Celebrates Owning Her First Home
Nationwide — Mae Bailey, an African American mother of five from Little Rock, Arkansas, has fulfilled a lifelong dream at the age of 79 as she became a first-time homeowner.
Black-Owned School Created by HBCU Grad Launches New Curriculum Teaching Generational Wealth
Nationwide — Financial Joy School, a free financial education platform devoted to closing the racial wealth gap, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking initiative called the “We […]
Black Woman With Autism Makes History, Releases Her 30th Children’s Book
Nationwide — Ayanna Davis, an African American woman known as “Phenomenally Autistic,” has recently illustrated her 30th children’s book. She is an award-winning artist and Autism Advocate. Via her books […]
Black Woman From Kentucky Quit Her Job After Winning $90K Lottery
Nationwide — Reshawn Toliver, who is from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, couldn’t contain her excitement when she scratched off the winning numbers on five $5 Wild Cash Multiplier scratch-off tickets she bought […]
Black Man From Alabama Who Fought in World War II Turns 106 Years Old
Nationwide — John Drake Sr., an African American man from Harvest, Alabama, has recently turned 106 years old. His life holds many secrets to longevity, and he shares some insights […]
Former Black Walmart Exec Turned Author and Advocate Shares Insights on "Human-ing Well"
Amber Cabral Unveils Three Practical Approaches to Building Supportive Workplaces & Spaces by Being Good Humans Nationwide — Amber Cabral, an award-winning inclusion and equity strategist, certified coach, and author […]
Black Entrepreneur Partners With Major Hospital, Selling Her Hair Care Products in the Gift Shop
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, the founder of Diva By Cindy, has partnered with St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland to market her hair care brand in their gift shop. The […]
Black Mom of 5 Introduces Patent-Pending Products to Help Moms Navigate Postpartum
Nationwide — Meet Britnee Wheeler, a military spouse and mother of five, who wears many hats, including being the founder and CEO of Rose Maternity Co. She’s over the moon […]
Black Homeschooling Mom of 9 Continues to Inspire with Her Unique Bilingual Books for Children
Nationwide — Shylene Santiago, a visionary mother of nine children and a dedicated advocate for children’s literacy, persists in her mission to create one-of-a-kind beginner bilingual books for children across […]
Meet the Black Fashion Stylist/ Clothing Designer Whose Collection Reflect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Nationwide — Anita Davenport, the visionary founder of SingleTree Lane, is redefining the fashion industry’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through her innovative and culturally rich collections. With […]
First Black Woman Skateboard Artist Makes History, Takes Center Stage at First Solo Museum Exhibit
Nationwide — The Richmond Art Museum is proud to host an inspiring exhibition by Latosha Stone-Keagy, also known as ToshaIsGnarly, celebrating women’s empowerment, skateboarding, diversity, and the influence of anime […]
Meet the Black Mom Turned Food Justice Advocate Championing for Healthier Communities
Nationwide — Tambra Raye Stevenson, a determined mother in Washington, DC, has emerged as a champion for fighting for healthier communities with the Food Bill of Rights. Inspired by the […]
12-Year-Old Former Pre-Teen Beauty Queen Makes History, Releases Fitness Planner
Nationwide — Janae Madison, a 12-year-old multi-talented actress, model, and fitness advocate from Georgia, is making waves with her latest fitness endeavor. Despite her young age, Janae is proving that […]
Black Grandmother, Retired Educator Launches New Book Fair for Children of Color
Nationwide — On Saturday, July 27th, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a 60-year-old African American grandmother and former teacher, will host the When I See Me™ BIPOC Children’s Book Fair as […]
Black Patient Who Has Received Two Kidney Transplants Reveals Strategies for Those Living with Chronic Illness
Nationwide — From shock and struggle to success, the book Triumph: Life on the Other Side of Trials, Transplants, Transition and Transformation by author and two-time kidney transplant recipient Gregory […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Movement Supports Hundreds of Small Businesses in Detroit
Jennyfer Crawford-Williams to celebrate 10 years of All Things Detroit on April 7th Nationwide — Meet Jennyfer Crawford-Williams, the Founder of All Things Detroit Day, an annual event she created […]
Black Woman Podcaster Makes History with More Than 400 Episodes Produced in Two Years
Nationwide — Kimberly Cloud has been working diligently at creating and producing her podcast, The Kimberly Cloud Show, and has already produced more than 400 episodes. With this show, she […]
Black Student Finally Earns Degree After Becoming a Plumber to Pay for College
Nationwide — Meet Gabriel Eze, a 23-year-old from Nigeria who recently graduated with honors in Petroleum Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is going viral for having […]
6-Year-Old Black Boy, 1st Grader With Super High IQ Accepted into Mensa
Nationwide — Meet Taurian Collins, a 6-year-old boy from Monroe, Louisiana, who is making history after achieving acceptance into Mensa after overcoming early hearing challenges.
Black Scholar Who Wrote "Negro Question" Book Series to Launch 7-Month Course in History and Ancient Aramaic Hebrew
Nationwide — Lee Cummings, a respected Black scholar and the author of the popular Negro Question book series is excited to announce the launch of two new revolutionary courses that […]
Mom Partners with Her HBCU Grad Daughter to Create a Holiday That Celebrates Black Women
Nationwide — When Dr. Audrey Muhammad came up with the idea to create a holiday that specifically celebrates Black women in a way different from Mother’s Day, she turned to […]
Meet the Black Educator of 32 Years Who Has Revitalized Hundreds of Underperforming School Districts
Nationwide — Akil Marshall is a vibrant, energetic 76-year-old African American industry pioneer who has been an educator for more than three decades. As the founder of a program called […]
New Black-Owned Etsy Store Features Art Products That Portray African Men as Heroes
Nationwide — Gary Jones, the creator of Hero Saga Table, a Black-owned Etsy store, is excited to announce the launch of a new line of products that are dedicated to […]
Black-Owned College Prep School With 100% Graduation Rate Continues to Make History
Nationwide — The Wilson Academy, a Black-owned College Prep School based in the Atlanta area known for its unique academic approach and consistently high-performing students, is making history again. The […]
Black Woman Sent to Prison For 25 Years for Killing Abusive Husband Now Fights for Domestic Violence Awareness
Nationwide — Latoya Dickens, an African American mother from Gwinnett County, Georgia who spent 25 years in prison for killing her abusive husband, now advocates for domestic violence survivors. After […]
Black Mom Responds About Viral Family Photos of Her Son in Different Pajamas from His Half-Siblings
Nationwide — An African American family’s Christmas photo has gone viral after a 5-year-old boy, Trü, was left out of the matching pajamas that the rest of his family wore […]
FedEx Worker Arrested for Dumping Packages in the Woods Because He Wanted to Go Home
Nationwide — Latavion Lewis, a FedEx contract worker from Alabama, was arrested in Florida after dumping several packages during the busy holiday season. The investigation began when missing packages were […]
Single Black Mom of 5 From St. Louis Killed in Christmas Eve Train Accident
Nationwide — Ashley Hogan, a 35-year-old African American mom of five children, died on Christmas Eve when her car was struck by a train in north St. Louis County, Missouri. […]
Actor Geoffrey Owens Says Despite Tyler Perry's Help, He Still Struggles as a Working Actor
Nationwide — Actor Geoffrey Owens, known for The Cosby Show, recently opened up about the ongoing challenges he faces as a working actor, despite receiving support and landing new roles. […]
37-Year-Old Man From California Dies in a House Fire While Searching for Engagement Ring
Nationwide — Steven Weatherford Jr., a 37-year-old from Oakland, California, tragically died in a house fire on Christmas Day while searching for an engagement ring. He had planned to propose […]
Black Mom, Teacher From Georgia Shot and Killed by Her Nephew
Nationwide — Tyeisha Colley, a 35-year-old teacher and mother of four, was tragically shot and killed by her nephew on Christmas Day in Monroe, Georgia. Her 21-year-old nephew, Devin Sullivan, […]
Richard Parsons, First Black CEO of Time Warner, Has Sadly Passed Away at Age 76
Nationwide — Richard Parsons, the former CEO of Time Warner and Chairman of Citigroup, has died at the age of 76 at his Manhattan home, following a long battle with […]
Wendy Williams Slams Caretakers After Leaving Her Mobility Scooter, Demands Better Care
Nationwide — Wendy Williams criticized her caretakers for abandoning her mobility scooter in the street after her son’s graduation dinner in Miami, Florida. Wendy, who was diagnosed with aphasia and […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen, Aspiring Basketball Player Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting
Nationwide — Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve while outside at a friend’s house. Her mother, Brittany, […]
23-Year-Old Black Woman Who Feared Disappearing Has Been Missing for Two Months
Nationwide — Jahnay Bryan, a 23-year-old African American graduate of Cornell University, has been missing for more than two months, and her family fears that she may be in danger. […]
Black Mom from California Banned from School After Complaining About Bullying of Her Daughter
Nationwide — Kavon Ward, an African American mother from Culver City, California, plans to take legal action after her 7-year-old daughter, Semira, endured two years of bullying at her local […]
Black Woman-Owned CreditRich Opens Historic $100M Investment Round at $1B Valuation and Welcomes New Board Member Rudy Terrazas
Nationwide — CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, that allows users to round up their spare change to pay their bills intelligently and optimize their credit scores as fast as […]
24-Year-Old Man Sentenced After Posting Selfies Online Linking Him to Drug Crimes
Nationwide — Michael Babalola, a 24-year-old man from London, has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months for drug-related offenses after a police raid on his brother’s home. Although […]
Denzel Washington Gets Baptized at 70 Years Old, Receives Minister's License
Nationwide — Denzel Washington was recently baptized in a ceremony at a New York church a few days before he turns 70 years old. He was also granted a minister’s […]
Singer Eddie Levert's Daughter, Ryan, Dies at the Age of 22
Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan […]
Attorney Tony Buzbee Fires Back at Jay-Z Despite His Client Having "Mistakes" in Her Story
Nationwide — Attorney Tony Buzbee who is representing multiple accusers of Diddy is countering Jay-Z and his team’s misconduct allegations by describing their request for sanctions as “frivolous.” He asserts […]
Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Star Sentenced to 18 Months, Owes $2.5M in Taxes
Nationwide — Peter Thomas, former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on Thursday for failing to pay over $2.5 million in […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Made History Last Year as a Speaker at Bill Clinton’s Largest Annual Event
The Confess Project of America Founder Lorenzo Lewis Shared a Message of Hope and Perseverance Nationwide — This week, Lorenzo Lewis, Founder & Advisor of The Confess Project of America […]
Haitian Immigrant Finds Success With All-Natural Skincare Line Helping 31 Million Americans Suffering From Eczema
Nationwide — Jocelyne Firmin, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and devoted mother, has turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from eczema. Her […]
New CBS Series Makes History as the First Black Soap Opera in 35 Years
Nationwide — Beyond the Gates is making history as the first Black soap opera in 35 years, set to debut on CBS on February 24. The show marks a major […]
Cassandra Hill Honored with Prestigious Black Woman-Owned Brand of the Year Award
Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial world, has been recognized with the esteemed “Black Woman Owned Brand of the Year” award by the I’m Loving Me Project. […]
34-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Oldest Winner of Miss France Pageant
Nationwide — Angelique Angarni-Filopon, 34, has made history as the oldest woman to win the Miss France crown. Hailing from Martinique, she won the Miss France 2024 pageant, which recently […]
Black-Owned Nonprofit Partners with Charles Schwab, Launches Financial Education Initiatives for Underserved Students
Nationwide — Beginning in December 2023, Charles Schwab Bank and Project Still I Rise (PSIR) launched a landmark financial education initiative to assist students in initiating investment strategies. Through the […]
Renowned Black Educator of 35 Years, Former Principal Releases His 14th Book for School Leaders
Nationwide — Baruti K. Kafele, a bestselling author and award-winning educator of more than 35 years who was also a former Principal of inner-city schools in New Jersey for almost […]
Black Woman Sadly Killed While Attending a Wake at a Church in London
Nationwide — Michelle Sadio, a 46-year-old Black woman, was tragically killed in a triple shooting outside a church in London, England on Saturday night. Two men, both in their 30s, […]
Gayle King Celebrates 70th Birthday with Surprise Party from Oprah Winfrey
Nationwide — Gayle King celebrated turning 70 with a surprise party thrown by her longtime best friend, Oprah Winfrey. King, who thought she was just attending a holiday party, was […]
Chance The Rapper's Wife Files for Divorce After 5 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, are officially ending their marriage after just five years. Kirsten reportedly was the one who filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable […]
12-Year-Old Black Boy From Texas Beats Leukemia After Three-Year Battle
Nationwide — Michael “MJ” Dixon, a 12-year-old African American boy from Killeen, Texas, is now cancer-free after a three-year battle with leukemia. In 2023, he celebrated his health victory by […]
Two Black Teens From New Orleans Killed in Car Crash Involving Shoplifting Suspect
Nationwide — Giselle Smith and Semaj Morris, two African American 17-year-old teens from New Orleans, Louisiana, were killed in a crash on December 11. The crash happened when their car […]
New Black Superheroes Stand Out in ODB Themed Graphic Novel, “A Lyrical Ruckus in the City”
Nationwide — An ode to two of the biggest characters in hip-hop – New York City and Wu Tang’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the graphic novel ODB: A Lyrical Ruckus in […]
Mortgage-Free Black Author to Host Free Masterclass on How to Pay Off a 30-Year Mortgage Fast
Nationwide — Mujiba Salaam Parker, who was formerly homeless, bankrupt, and on welfare, but still managed to pay off her 30-year mortgage in less than three years, is excited to […]