The PuffCuff Hair Clamp for curly and kinky hair textures is the recipient of the Sally Beauty President’s Innovation Award Marietta, GA — Congratulations are in order for PuffCuff inventor […]
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13-Year Old Black Girl Needed a Heart Transplant After Being Brutally Attacked by a White Man
Fort Worth, TX — Dorika Uwimana has been in the hospital for the past 4 months due to severe injuries after being brutally assaulted by Terry Wayne King II, a white […]
Black Customer Says a Utility Company Gave Her the N-Word to Use As Her Online Password
Seattle, WA — Erica Conway, an African-American woman from Seattle, says she was shocked and disgusted when her utility company, Puget Sound Energy, sent her a racial slur as a […]
Top African American Speakers to Be Honored at NYC Event Hosted By Dr. Stacie NC Grant
Speakers Magazine will interview the honorees at the Legacy Gala in Manhattan at the famed Marriott Marquis New York, NY — Faith, destiny and purpose are the key pillars of […]
Campus Police Called on Black Woman For Looking Suspicious While Eating Her Lunch and Relaxing
Northampton, MA — Oumou Kanoute, an African American student attending Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, was “terrified” when the police were called on her while she was just eating lunch […]
This Family Owns the First Ever Black-Owned Furniture Brokerage -- With Access to $200 Million in Factory Direct High-End Custom Furniture!
Houston, TX — Texas Wholesale Furniture Co., based in Houston, Texas, is owned and operated by Prairie View A&M Alum, husband and wife team, Brandon and Naima Townsend. Their company […]
New Social Network, BEAN, Expects to Facilitate $26 Billion Back into Urban Communities
Louisiana — Building Economic Advancement Network (BEAN) is aligning strategic investments, incentivized business transactions and cutting-edge technology to increase economic power in urban communities.
Maxine Waters and the Truth About White Obsession With Black Intelligence
By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — On July 19, 2018, a large crowd of Black people gathered at the south central Los Angeles office of Congresswoman Maxine Waters to […]
Ohio Judge Tapes Black Defendant's Mouth Shut During Sentencing Hearing
Cleveland, OH — Franklyn Williams, a convicted robber, had his mouth taped shut when the judge ordered for it after losing patience for his talkativeness during his sentencing trial last Tuesday. […]
Prince's Former Hair Stylist and Confidant For 29 Years Tells Her Story in New Book
Los Angeles, CA — Kim Berry, elite hair stylist and confidant to Prince for 29 years, will be announcing some exciting information about her soon to be released and highly […]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Aids Dallas HBCU During International Convention
African American Sorority Breaks Attendance, Charitable-Giving Records; Spotlights the Human Trafficking Pandemic Cary, NC — With less than four years to go until its centennial celebration, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority […]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Re-Elects Deborah Catchings-Smith to Second Term as International President
Cary, NC — Based on her campaign platform to remain focused with 20/20 vision, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’s grand chapter of delegates re-elected Deborah Catchings-Smith to a second two-year term […]
The African American Author Whose Story Became the Movie “The Butler” to Debut New Book About Race, Hope and High School Sports
New book, “Tigerland” by Wil Haygood, debuts at Miami University on Aug. 24 Oxford, OH — Fifty years ago, in 1968, civil rights leaders were killed and social tensions spiked. […]
New 18-Inch African Americans Dolls Build Confidence, Self-Awareness and... Entrepreneurs!
Sicklerville, NJ — BrainsandBeautyDolls.com is a new Black-owned company creating dolls to empower little girls all over the world. The company prides itself on designing unique dolls that will make a […]
Restaurant Manager Fired After Telling Black Woman to "Get Out"
Kansas City, MO — Xzaveria Vaqua, a 37-year old Black woman from Kansas City, became one of the most recent victims of discrimination and racism when the manager of Tomfooleries Restaurant […]
BlackDoctor.org (BDO) Announces 2018 Top Hospitals For Diversity
Chicago, IL — BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading health and wellness online destination for African Americans, announces its 2018 Top Hospitals For Diversity. These hospitals represent all regions of the United […]
The Upside Down of Diversity at the State University of New York
By Paul Cronkite, Jr. Nationwide — Recently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo asked the State University of New York (SUNY) to reexamine its existing diversity plans to ensure these plans […]
New Book Tells the Story of an African American Woman's Journey From the Cotton Fields of Mississippi to Becoming a Millionaire
Nationwide — The Road from Money, The Journey to Find Why by Sylvester Boyd Jr. is based on true stories told to him by several family members raised in Money, Mississippi from […]
Adult Coloring Book Highlights the Beauty of Black Female Entrepreneurs
Makes History as the First Book of It’s Kind! Raleigh, NC — North Carolina mover and shaker Latoya Nicole is a mental health professional, entrepreneur, and the brains behind 24 […]
Black Abolitionist Pens Open Letter to the Queen of England Requesting Her Support for the 400th Anniversary of the First Africans to Arrive on English American Soil
Nationwide — Venita Benitez, a self-proclaimed abolitionist and genealogist, is appealing to the Queen of England to support an upcoming historical event. It is the 400th anniversary of the arrival […]
Advocate for Black Women Empowerment Launches Three Products to Empower and Raise Strong Independent Women
Beaumont, TX — The Be Your Own Person Movement created by Army veteran Muria Nisbett moves toward women’s empowerment. She established the movement with the philosophy that raising strong, independent […]
Black Mother of 5-Day Old Baby Dies After Paramedics Refuse to Save Her Life
Tampa, FL — Crystle Galloway, a 30-year old mother who was a possible stroke victim, died after four paramedics refused to give her proper treatment. The victim’s mother believes the paramedics […]
Back to School -- Are Your Children Ready? Youth Camp to Teach Principles of Success and How to "Be Someone"
By Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, Founder of Be Someone Nationwide — In less than a month, area schools will end the summer break and welcome students back to their new classrooms. […]
First Ever Black Woman-Owned Real Estate Academy Launches Online and On-Site Real Estate Courses
The online courses are happening now, with flexible daytime and evening times. On-site courses will begin in early August. Atlanta, GA — Apex Real Estate Academy, a Black-owned real estate […]
Conference Positions Aspiring Black Authors to Ink Their Next Bestseller
Atlanta, GA — Whether you’re an aspiring author with only a creative idea for a book, or you have 20+ books published and you’re ready to take it to the […]
6-Year Old Author Reaches Major Milestone of Over 10,000 Copies Sold -- Garners National Attention with Debut Book!
Following Kennedy O’Neal’s recent appearance on the nation’s most watched morning program, sales of her debut book, “The Adventures of Super Kennedy: Saving and Investing” are soaring. Fredericksburg, VA — […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Left a Six Figure Career to Start a Mobile Notary Service
San Francisco, CA — Mobile notaries are commonplace in the Bay Area, ready to notarize a variety of documents – anytime, anywhere. That’s why colleagues of Yvonne Sidell were skeptical […]
The Detroit Black Doll Show, the Largest of its Kind in the Midwest, Will Be Held on November 10th
This year’s show will include one of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther cast members, and provide a full day of fun and empowerment for the entire family! Detroit, MI — Sandy’s […]
Black-Owned Daily Room Rental App Makes History as the First to Compete with Airbnb
Nationwide — For the first time in history, a Black-owned portal website and app has been developed to compete in the same space as AirBnB with a unique twist of […]
BeWeaved Hair Extensions, a Black-Owned Supplier of 100% All-Natural, Finest Virgin Remy Hair Extensions, is Now Available Direct to Consumers Online
The secret is out. Having a beautiful head of hair is about more than just the genetics you were born with. Everyone from A-list celebrities to small-town beauties depend on […]
9-Year Old Co-Founder of Natural Hair Care Brand Challenges Parents to Embrace 90-Days of Healthy Hair Practices to Transform Their Children's Hair
Gigi, the 9-year old co-founder of all natural kids hair care brand Natural Bunch Kids, challenges parents across the nation to partake in a 90-Day Healthy Hair Challenge to unveil […]
"Jersey," A New African American Drama Series About a Black Mayor Whose Life is Spiraling Out of Control, Stars Alonzo Herran, Jr., Jojo Simmons, Maino and More
Produced by Royal Family Production and Entertainment, the 5-part series also stars Lilo Brancato, Havoc, Taral Hicks, Chuck Zito, Safaree, and Sophia The Body. The premiere is on July 26th […]
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 […]