— Midwest Born Designer Adds a Transitional Comfort Twist to High-End Feminine Footwear — New York, NY — Luxury women’s shoe designer Tiannia Barnes is implementing a new take on […]
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One Month Old African American Owned Handbag and Jewelry Company in the Top 10
— Online Shop, Teespoon Boutique, is in the running to win a brick-and-mortar store — Washington, DC — Teespoon Boutique, an African-American owned company offering handcrafted handbags and accessories produced […]
Will Smith Announces First Real Tour With DJ Jazzy Jeff -- Plus "Bad Boys 3" is in Production
Nationwide — Rapper/actor Will Smith says he and DJ Jazzy Jeff are going on tour in the summer of 2016 because they never got a chance to do so back […]
PR Expert and Brand Mom to Teach Black Entrepreneurs How To Grow Their Brand in 30 Days
— Karen Taylor Bass Takes Popular 30-Day Reset Show To Primetime — New York, NY — Real Talk: Many entrepreneurs will fail at launching a business in less than 12 […]
African-American Skincare Line Opens Washington D.C. Office in the Heart of H Street NE
— Fair trade shea butter brand opens flagship office in D.C. to meet rapid growth demands — Washington, DC — Shea Yeleen International (SYI), Inc., a social enterprise dedicated to […]
Major Poll Shows African Americans Strongly Back Action on Climate and Believe a Shift to Clean Energy Will Create Jobs, Hold Down Electric Bills
Washington, DC — Two-thirds of African Americans believe global warming is a serious problem, they want action more than the population at large and they overwhelmingly support the Clean Power […]
Susan G. Komen® California Launches a Bold New Campaign to Empower African American Women to Practice Greater Breast Health Self Awareness and...
Los Angeles, CA — Advocates in seven California cities are expanding a year-long effort to keep African-American women from dying needlessly from breast cancer, with a new statewide campaign aimed […]
Atlanta Community Event to Inspire Black Teens to "Choose Peace Instead of Violence"
Atlanta, GA — On Saturday, December 19th, master motivator and founder of Be Someone, Orrin C. Hudson, will host a community event for local Black teens in the Atlanta area […]
Tom Joyner Foundation Announces Full Ride Scholarship Program for Graduating HS Seniors Now Accepting Applications
— One student will win a scholarship to cover all expenses as an HBCU of their choice, joining an impressive group of previous “Full Ride” Scholars — Dallas, TX — […]
11-Year Old Hip Hop Sensation Frankie V. Vaults into Grammy Nomination Consideration For His Attention-Grabbing Single 'Say Something!'
New York, NY — Who’s the youngest eligible recording artist throwing his cap into the ring for Grammy consideration in 2015? Let’s spell it out for you: F-R-A-N-K-I-E – Frankie V. […]
Author Peter Jones Releases New Book, "Out of the Crutches of Poverty"
— Helps readers of all professions attain their goal in life — Las Vegas, NV — Author Peter Jones from Demopolis, Alabama has worked his way from the bottom to […]
Man Cashes in $5K Worth of Pennies He's Been Saving For Almost 50 Years
Monroe, LA — Otha Anders, a 73-year old man, who started saving pennies more than 45 years ago, recently cashed in more than 500,000 pennies he had stored in 15 […]
Viewers Want Raven Symoné Fired From ABC's "The View" For Not Being a "Strong Black Role Model"
Nationwide — Actress Raven Symoné has made herself the center of attention again, and this time many viewers of ABC’s “The View” want her off the show.
Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center Hosts "LIVE! Just As We Are" Photo Exhibit of African-American Women Breast Cancer Survivors
Memphis, Tenn. — Loretta Hill, a five-year survivor of breast cancer, was the guest speaker recently at a University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus reception for the “Live! […]
Black Women Still Troubled by 2014 Taylor Swift Video -- "Do You Really Have to Act Black to Twerk?"
Nationwide — The video is more than one year old, but the issue has never really died when superstar music icon Taylor Swift was seen ‘twerking’ and dressed up like […]
Teen Mogul Opens Spa & Boutique Exclusively for Children, Tweens, and Teens
Passaic, NJ — Youth entrepreneur Essynce Moore began her career at just 6 years old. Now, as a teenager, she is currently the owner of Essynce Couture, LLC, Essynce Couture […]
Black-Owned Company Selling Herbal Solution For Erectile Dysfunction Now Has A Product For Women
Nationwide — Alpha RX Plus LLC, an African American owned company that sells a popular all-natural product for men with erectile dysfunction, has also launched a new product for women […]
Mike Tyson Endorses Donald Trump For President -- Says, "He's Not a Racist"
Nationwide — Former champion boxer Mike Tyson has officially endorsed billionaire Donald Trump for the next president of the United States. He made the announcement recently during an interview with […]
Black Church Faces $3,500 Fine From City Officials Because White Residents Are Complaining About Loud Singing
Oakland, CA — Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, mostly attended by African Americans, has been receiving warnings from city officials after local residents have started complaining about loud gospel music singing.
New E-Learning Collaboration Helps Restaurants Increase Business With Multicultural Guests
— MFHA and DiscoverLink Deliver Joint Diversity Training Solution that Builds Customer Loyalty and Improves Employee Retention — West Chicago, IL — DiscoverLink, Inc. and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality […]
Slippin’ Sippin’ Saints: Scandalous Peek Inside Fictitious Flawed Mega Church
— Retired Federal Government Worker, Faye Thompson, Pens 4th Novel — — Book Discussions & Workshops Scheduled at Queens Library in November — “We have just enough religion to make […]
National Afrikan Amerikan Family Reunion Association (NAAFRA) Launches Campaign to End Poverty in Black Communities
Mound Bayou, MS — Whenever the Afrikan born in Amerika sets out to accomplish anything significant, it becomes historic. This announcement to the public that “NAAFRA’s Unity Sunday Operational Plan […]
New Book Addresses Systemic Myths About Africans That are Wrongly Perceived as Facts
Nationwide — Living in the Shadows of Love and Happiness by author HDS challenges all European nations to fully accept the responsibility for centuries of oppression and persecution against Africans, […]
Racist 'Star Wars' Fans Upset About Leading Black Character -- 5 Reasons Why That's Silly!
Nationwide — If you haven’t heard by now, there are some racist “Star Wars” fans that are trying to organize an online boycott of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII […]
Latest Ebony Magazine Cover Shatters "The Cosby Show" -- Some Agree, Some Don't
Nationwide — Ebony Magazine, one of the oldest and most respected African American publications, has shattered America’s favorite Black family. The November 2015 issue features a 20-year old picture of […]
Shropshire University Makes Impact With Master's In Multicultural Relations, Business Admin, and Other Concentrations
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — With the demand for quality affordable education increasing, Shropshire University, with more than 120 courses – 12 Bachelor’s and 6 Master’s programs online, sets the […]
National Council of Negro Women Celebrates 80 Years During Upcoming Uncommon Height Gala
— Former Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman and NCNW Vice Chair Dr. Thelma Daley to co-chair November 13th black-tie gala in Washington, DC — Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — The […]
Paid, Federal Diversity Internship Opportunities For Spring and Summer 2016 -- Students Can Apply Now!
Washington, DC — Via the Washington Center’s Federal Diversity Internship Initiative, the Washington Center and HBCU Connect are working with selected government agencies to provide African American students with fully-funded, […]
New Memoir by Award-Winning Global Educator Shows the Power of Traveling in the Process of Becoming an Internationally Competent World Citizen
Nationwide — Global Safari is a memoir-travelogue, offering an account of the author’s intercontinental travel experiences from his local village to the more global “village”, from Africa to Europe, the […]
More Than 50 Years of Promoting Fast Food and Cigarettes to Black People
Nationwide — In addition to drugs and alcool, fast food and cigarettes are some of the most harmful elements to minority communities. Because of this, African American families in particular, […]
36 Teenagers in Formal Attire Attend 2nd Annual Autumn Ball at The Univ. of Tenn. to Celebrate, Honor Who They Are and Who They Will Become
Memphis, TN — Thirteen-year-old Denise Stewart liked the shimmering white gown and the sparkly rhinestone crown she got to wear at the Autumn Ball put on by the Shelby County […]
6 Amazing Scholarships For Women in 2015 That You Forgot to Apply For -- But There's Still Time Left!
Nationwide — Billions of dollars in scholarships have already been given away this year to students who need financial assistance, but the good news is that the year is not […]
Black Teen Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Days After Being Named High School Prom Queen
Nationwide — Jordyn “Lunar” William, an 18-year-old African American teen from St. Louis, Missouri, tragically died in a multi-vehicle crash days after being named prom queen. Two others were also […]
Judge Apologizes to Suspect Who Tried to Assassinate Trump Over Harsh Jail Conditions
Nationwide — Cole Allen, who is from Torrance, California, is facing federal charges over an alleged assassination attempt linked to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. However, a judge has apologized […]
NFL Star Shedeur Sanders Balances Football Career, Earns a College Degree With a 3.9 GPA
Nationwide — NFL star Shedeur Sanders has graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder while continuing his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He earned a sociology degree with a […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Firm to Bring Senior AI Leadership to Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Professional Services Organizations
Nationwide — Cory Holmes, the Founder and CEO of Fractional AI Advisors, has announced its launch as an advisory firm focused on helping organizations across real estate, education, healthcare, marketing, […]
California Black Health Network to Host Behavioral & Mental Health Conference That Will Address Black Mental Health
Nationwide — Rhonda Smith, Executive Director of the California Black Health Network (CBHN), has announced a Virtual Behavioral and Mental Health Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM […]
From Houston's Third Ward to #1 Amazon Bestseller: Black Author's “Unfireable” Tops Three Categories, Surpasses 1,000 Pre-Orders
Born to a 14-year-old mother and raised in poverty, the award-winning CEO of multiple national enterprises delivers a powerful blueprint for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating mass layoffs, AI displacement, […]
Meet the Black Twins Who Were Born at the Same Time But Have Different Fathers
Nationwide — Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne, 49-year-old twins from the UK, grew up sharing a close bond despite a difficult childhood marked by instability and separation. A DNA test later […]
Park Supervisor Files Lawsuit After Being Fired for Allegedly Sleeping on the Job
Nationwide — Gregory Holder, a 60-year-old African American man from New York City who worked as a Central Park maintenance supervisor, says he was fired for allegedly sleeping on the […]
Pastor Who Wrote Marriage Guide Book Arrested for Allegedly Having Several Wives
Nationwide — Leslie Williams, a 62-year-old African American man from Florida, has been arrested after authorities in Georgia issued a warrant accusing him of bigamy tied to an alleged second […]
Black Woman Stabbed to Death After Telling Her Husband She Wanted to Leave Him
Nationwide — Monica Morris, a 51-year-old African American woman from New Jersey, was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband shortly after she told him she planned to leave the marriage. […]
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 […]