Studies show that lupus disproportionately affects minority women, especially black women. The disease is most prevalent in black women, followed by Hispanic, Asian, and white women.
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In New Book, “The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America,” Financial Expert Quantifies the Cost of Anti-Black Discrimination in America
Southbury, CT — While Black Americans have long felt the devastating effects of anti-black discrimination, they have often had great difficulty articulating and substantiating both the existence and impact of […]
Woman Entrepreneur Launches Her Own Line of Luxury Shoes and Accesories
Kamica Hampton embodies the passion and drive of the successful modern woman. Hailing from Houston, Texas, she is a trendsetting designer and the founder of Kamica Hampton shoes – her […]
Author/ Speaker Mack Hines Releases New Book on White Teachers and Black Students
Prosper, TX — Noted African American scholar and intellectual Mack T. Hines III has written a book that focuses on facilitating white teachers’ success with African American students. The book […]
Talented Black Artists Cashing in on #TakeaKnee NFL/ Donald Trump Controversy
Many Black artists are using the controversial NFL protest and President Trump’s recent verbal attack on NFL players, not only to bring attention to their work, but to bring revenue […]
Attorney Turned Entrepreneur Transforms Struggling Cake Shop into a $1 Million Empire
It seems unlikely that a lawyer would end up as an entrepreneur in the bakery business, but that is exactly what happened to April Richardson from Washington, D.C. Not only […]
New Web Site, BlackExcellenceDirectory.com, to Empower Black Business Owners and Connect Them With Black Consumers
Denver, CO — Denver-based company, Lynn Nicole Management LLC, will soon be launching a new website, BlackExcellenceDirectory, aimed at funneling more dollars to the nation’s Black-owned businesses. With the main […]
A Group of African-American Investors Create Business and Social Network, BlackConnect.com
— A group of African-American investors create business and social network — New York, NY — Today, a group of investors announced the launch of BlackConnect.com, a web-based business and […]
President Trump Lashes Out Against Black NFL Players -- Says "Kneeling is Not Acceptable" and They Should Be Fired!
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has sparked a national outrage after directing a series of tweets to African American NFL players who have been kneeling down when the national anthem […]
How President Trump is Killing Obamacare
Since Republicans were unable to repeal Obama’s Affordable Care Act, Americans can expect substantially larger healthcare premiums in 2018, according to a recent report. The report, released by the Congressional […]
Beyonce Releases a $300 Coffee Table Book and Box Set -- And Its Selling Out Everywhere!
Beyonce has once again proven herself to be an innovative artist and entrepreneur with the recent release of a box set that compliments her Lemonade album which sold 2.5 million […]
Meet the First Black Teen Author to Write 3 Books Being Used By School Districts Across the Country
Nationwide — 15-year-old Essynce Moore is the only African American teen author who has written three books that are mandatory readings for several school district curriculums including Hillside, NJ School […]
White Security Guard Accidentally Shoots Himself, Then Blames a Black Man to Cover It Up
St. Paul, MN — Brent P. Ahlers, a white campus security officer at St. Catherine University in Minnesota accidentally shot himself in the shoulder, and then fabricated a story about […]
Black-Owned Handbag Company Kicks Off National Black College Tour to Promote Their HBCU themed Custom Clutch Purses
— Husband and wife team, Quinn Conyers and Isa Abdul-Raheem, are going on a 6-city HBCU tour to promote their unique handbags to female students and alumni. — Baltimore, MD […]
"Beautiful Me Day" Premier Event to Celebrate, Empower and Uplift Black Girls and Women in Pennsylvania
The Lancaster – Augusta Savage Day of Black Girl Beauty Lancaster, PA –For Black Girls presents Beautiful Me Day: The Augusta Savage Day of Black Girl Beauty. This free event […]
Venus Williams is Investing Millions into This Startup to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Venus Williams, a world-renowned tennis champion, is one of many investors investing millions of dollars into a unique woman-owned company called Ellevest – a digital investing platform and app that […]
New Website, MyAncestorsDidDat.com, Motivating Black Youth Towards Greatness
New York, NY — Black youth looking for a dose of inspiration now have a new ally following the recent launch of the website MyAncestorsDidDat.com.
Miss USA 2016, Deshauna Barber, to Speak at the 16th Sister to Sister Fitness Festival
— The 16th Annual Sister to Sister (5K) Fitness Festival will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center, 310 East Parkerville […]
HBCU Technology Summit to be Held at Morehouse College
— Black Higher Ed Tech Leaders, Key HBCU Leaders, Administrators and Alumni will meet in Atlanta to plan HBCU Sustainability; Registration and Call for Speakers is now open. — Atlanta, […]
Black Girls Code Organization Receives $255K in Funding from General Motors
Detroit, MI — Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization that aims to increase the number of women of color in the digital space, has announced a partnership with General Motors, […]
Dennis Williams' Original Stage Play, "Love & Therapy Gone Wrong," Coming to Howard University
— The hit stage play will be showing on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 7pm — Washington, DC — Dennis Williams’ 4-time sold out hit stage play, Love & Therapy […]
8th Annual African American Authors & Empowerment Expo to Be Held on Saturday, October 7th
— One of the largest expos for African American authors is coming to Morgan State University — Nationwide — The African American Authors & Empowerment Expo (AAAEE) is holding its 8th […]
Solar-Powered Food Carts Helping Poor Black Entrepreneurs to Become Street Vendors
Three social entrepreneurs, Manon Lavaud, Nataliey Bitature, and Keisuke Kubota, have founded Musana Carts, a San Francisco-based company, that provides urban street vendors with a cleaner, safer and more efficient […]
The Real Reason Why More Blacks and Other Minorities Have (and Die From) Asthma
According to The Asthma Center, thousands of people die of asthma each year in the United States. However, the risk of death among African-Americans is three times greater than that […]
Black Protesters Against "Black Genocide" of Abortion Win Case in Washington DC
— Protesters win case filed against the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) — Washington, DC — Late yesterday, the American Freedom Law Center, a national public […]
Black Actor, Singer, Songwriter Barachi Electrifies Las Vegas
— GMUSIC Brings Black Artist’s Live Performances to Area’s Hottest Venues Ahead of 2018 Album Release. — Las Vegas, NV — Miami-based singer/ songwriter/ actor/ producer Barachi sparked electricity and […]
kweliTV Officially Launches; Founder DeShuna Spencer Explains Why Authentic Media Representation Matters Now
Nationwide — kweliTV (www.kweli.tv), a video streaming platform that curates independent content of the global black community, has officially launched out of beta. Today’s announcement comes with the unveiling of […]
Black Woman Proves Successful with Structured Writing Model for Low-Performing Students & Adult Learner Drop-Outs
Arlington, TX — Another teacher exits the classroom. But, it’s not because of the stresses, classroom behaviors and loads of paperwork. Teachers have 50 minutes to teach your 8th grader […]
D.C. Summit by Prostate Health Education Network Marks National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Quincy, MA — Prostate cancer touches lives of the famous like Ambassador Andrew Young and activist-artist Harry Belafonte. But there are tens of thousands of others impacted like Oakland minister, […]
Chicago Mother Heartbroken After Her Teen Daughter Was Found Dead in a Hotel Freezer
Chicago, IL — Kenneka Jenkins, a 19-year-old from Chicago was recently found dead inside the walk-in freezer of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont. Her family and friends had reported […]
Master P's New "Day Runner" App is Ready For Wall Street -- Has the Potential to be Bigger Than Uber!
Nationwide — Businessman Percy “Master P” Miller, Marvin Walker, and the Day Runner Technology Team have created an app that’s a game changer for the fast-paced courier and delivery service […]
This Black Woman-Owned Construction Firm Has Defied the Odds -- Even Securing a $27 Million Contract With the FAA!
By Raja Moussaoui Los Angeles, CA — Nancy Espie-Underwood is a force. She is a force of positivity and perseverance who, for the past five decades, has defied the limits […]
Black Teen Saves His Family from House Fire, But Suffers Severe Third-Degree Burns
Nationwide — Je’raevion King, a 15-year-old African American teen from Topeka, Kansas, is being praised for saving his family from a kitchen fire after oil ignited while they slept. However, […]
Five Black Teens Earn Associate Degrees Before High School Graduation
Nationwide — Five Black high school seniors from West Philadelphia, Jeremiah Roach, Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid, completed associate degrees before finishing high school through a […]
70-Year-Old Black Woman Returns to School, Finally Earns High School Diploma
Nationwide — Blannie Ward, a 70-year-old African American woman from Ahoskie, North Carolina, finally earned her high school diploma after years of interruptions and persistence. She completed the milestone through […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Being Forced to Attend Court Hearing While in Labor Over C-Section Dispute
Nationwide — Cherise Doyley, an African American woman from Florida, was forced to connect to a virtual courtroom and speak with a judge from her hospital bed while in active […]
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 […]