Los Angeles, CA — The 5th Annual Black Business Women Rock! Conference & Expo is set to take over L.A. on Saturday, December 10th, 2016 from 9am-4pm. This year’s event, […]
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Popular Female Comedian, Heather Hatton, Named As One of the Sexiest Women in Comedy
— Talented, beautiful and famous standup comedian, Heather Hatton, breaks into the list of the top sexiest comedians in the world. — Nationwide — Popular for her hilarious stunts and […]
African-American Brothers Launch Free Mobile App That Teaches Cooking and Nutrition Through Comics and Animation
— The Black Streak Kitchen mobile app teaches cooking, health, wellness and nutrition through comic recipes, animated nutrition fact videos, and animated music videos. — Nationwide — African-American brothers and […]
First Ever Black Female Doctor to Receive a Patent For a Medical Invention
Dr. Patricia Bath is the first African-American female doctor in U.S. history to receive a patent for a medical invention, but in actuality. In 1986, she invented the Laserphaco Probe […]
Revolutionary Black-Owned Craft Beer Company Wins $200K Funding Competition
Being Black and a female did not stop Ayla Bystrom-Williams from beating out 13,000 competitors to win this year’s Miller Lite Tap the Future competition in Chicago. Her company, Honeymoon […]
"Love My Body Again" Book Signing Set for December 9th!
— Author and J.I.V.E. Juice Company owner, Tamala Austin, starting a nationwide movement encouraging others to make a commitment to create their best bodies. — Houston, TX — For years, […]
“Real Dads Read” Book Drive in Atlanta Barbershops to Engage Men/Fathers in Reading with Their Children
— Launched by Fathers Incorporated, the leading national non-profit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood — Atlanta, GA — Fathers Incorporated, the leading national non-profit for the promotion of Responsible […]
How to Do Business in Africa -- and Why You Should Get Started Right Away!
There are a lot of reasons why you should want to do business in Africa, which by the way is made up of 55 countries and home to 1.2 billion […]
Black Attorney Releases Video and Book Entitled, “Lecture on Black America & American Justice: A History & Paradigm of Retributive Psychosis”
Nationwide — Created and produced by 10 Nubian Queens and 5 Kings Media, Attorney Zulu Ali announces the release of his insightful lecture entitled Lecture on Black America & American […]
Researchers Say Eating Like This Can Starve Cancer Cells Out of Your Body
Eating healthy is necessary for overall health, and even to lose weight. Those are good things. But did you know that certain eating habits can actually provide additional benefits, like […]
Black-Owned Sneaker Company Overcomes Growing Pains After Selling $250K Worth of Shoes in Its First 9 Months
— After a brisk year of sales and product re-orders, Atlanta-based SneakersCustom.com is now ready to fulfill the growing demand for their most popular selling sneakers. — Atlanta, GA — […]
Black Veterinary Entrepreneur Celebrates Her 1st Year in Business Offering 3-D Printing and Design Services
— Vets In 3D by veteran and veterinarian, Dr. Turnera Croom, celebrates its first complete year of using the burgeoning technology of 3D printing to teach veterinary skills and produce […]
"Kunta Kinteh Island" Documentary to Premiere on Georgia Public Broadcasting/PBS
Nationwide — Elvin Ross, an award-winning composer, makes his directorial debut with a compelling and inspirational documentary called Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles. It will will air on […]
Fashion Entrepreneur Reveals How She Funded Her Idea to Target Plus-Sized and Curvy Women
Camille Newman, is the founder of Pop Up Plus, a very successful online fashion business that sells dresses (and confidence) to plus-sized and curvy women. Born to Jamaican parents, but […]
Russell Simmons Writes Open Letter to President-Elect Donald Trump -- Says, "I am Willing to Work For and With You"
Nationwide — Russell Simmons, known as the international mogul that founded hip-hop, Def Jam records, Def Comedy Jam, GlobalGrind.com, and more, recently wrote a lengthy open letter to Donald Trump […]
Black-Owned Restaurant Facing Boycott After Catering a Trump Event
Chef Don Studvent, a Black business owner in Detroit, Michigan, is under fire for catering an event for Donald Trump’s son. His 7-year old restaurant, the 1917 American Bistro, serves […]
PBS Journalist, Gwen Ifill, Dies of Cancer at Age 61 -- Will Be Remembered as a Pioneer in Journalism For Women and African Americans
Nationwide — Gwen Ifill, The co-anchor of PBS NewsHour with Judy Woodruff has died at the age of 61. The award-winning veteran journalist, who moderated two vice presidential debates in […]
“Movember” Prompts Clark Atlanta University to Ask Prostate Cancer Survivors Across the Nation to Share Their Experience This Month and Every Month
— Men across the country are asked to share their experience on the Prostate Cancer Registry in order to help save more lives from the disease — Atlanta, GA — […]
Finally! A De-escalation Training Solution For Police Officers That is Convenient, Affordable, and Effective
— Derek Collins, M.Ed., founder of The Diversion Center, has created a new online de-escalation training program for police officers nationwide — Atlanta, GA — Police departments across the nation […]
Seven Best-Friends-For-Life Launch The Force of Friendship and Pen Book of 100 Powerful Inspirations
— Girlfriends Dispel Myths That Women Can’t Have True Long-Lasting Friendships by Sharing Tips on How They Did It — Chicago, IL — Who’s your BFF – best friend for […]
CURLS Girls Rule The World, an Amazing Program That Empowers Girls of Color, Comes to Dallas!
— Dallas-Based Hair Care Company Brings its National Program to Dallas Region and Promotes Female Mentorship — New York, NY — CURLS, one of the pioneering and best recognized natural […]
10 Scholarships Still Available From the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) For 2016
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships provide an extraordinary amount of scholarship opportunities for minority students with financial need. Scholarships include educational assistance for students attending participating Historically Black Colleges […]
Generation Google Scholarship Program For Minorities, Women and Disabled Students — Now Open
Generation Google Scholarship helps minority students who plan to attend college and study computer science and technology. Eligible students must be African American, Hispanic, American Indian, female, or one who […]
President-Elect Donald Trump Reveals What He Will Do During His First 100 Days in Office
Nationwide — President-elect Donald Trump has already revealed his plan of action for his first 100 days in the White House. His plan, which he mentioned during a speech last […]
President Obama Congratulates Donald Trump and Invites Him to the White House for a Meeting
Washington, DC — Despite the fact that the democratic party has suffered a major surprise loss in the presidential election, President Obama is keeping it classy and has carried on […]
"How to Catch a Mouse with No Cheese" -- Entrepreneur’s New Book Exposes Five Principles to Succeed in Business... With No Capital!
— Masterfully crafted from the wisdom and experience of Donnie P., “How to Catch a Mouse with No Cheese: Real World Lessons and Experiences from an Entrepreneur” cuts through the […]
Black Entrepreneur/ Fashion Designer Launches Luxury, Handmade Shoe Collection
— TucciPolo’s new made-to-order handmade luxury shoes deliver comfort and style for celebrities, NBA players & athletes, and others with big feet — Nationwide — Finding the perfect fit in […]
The Pink Mogul Launches Atlanta Conference for Female Corporate Influencers and Entrepreneurs
Atlanta, GA — Felicia “The Pink Mogul” Phillips and The PINKpreneur Network are less than two weeks away from launching MogulCon, an upscale and exclusive experience that is designed to […]
Founder of One of the Only Black-Owned Software Companies on the Inc. 500 Launches New Web & App Development Services
— Entrepreneur Jibril Sulaiman’s award-winning company, Pay Sell Co., is partnering with Upwork, a global freelancing platform to offer more services to businesses and non-profit organizations — Nationwide — Pay Sell […]
Popular HBCU-focused Web Site Renews Partnership with Merck to Continue Successful Health and Wellness Platform
— Merck’s alliance with HBCUConnect.com provides targeted lifestyle and health information to a 1.2 million member community of Black college students and alumni — Columbus, OH — HBCU Connect (www.hbcuconnect.com), […]
Jim Crow Comics: Is It Something to Laugh At?
— Comic Strip Artist, Rahim Shabazz Releases New Controversial Comic Book — New York, NY — Usually when you see something wrong, you question it; that’s what Rahim Shabazz wants his […]
Teaching Black Entrepreneurs How to "Buy The Block" -- New Program Makes Real Estate Investing Easier Than Ever!
Having successfully launched Buy Black Economics (the World’s Largest Digital Info Product Store dedicated to Black Businesses) as well as numerous other ventures, Lynn Da is excited to announce the […]
15-Year-Old White Boy Who Tried to Drown a Black Teen While Using Racial Slurs Now Faces Charges
Nationwide — John P. Sheeran, a 15-year-old white boy from Chatham, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after prosecutors accused him of repeatedly forcing a Black teenager underwater during […]
Trump Administration Plans to Admit 17,500 More White South African Refugees
Nationwide — Trump administration officials have told Congress that the United States plans to admit up to 17,500 refugees over the next year, but most of the spots are expected […]
Porsha Williams Says She Had an Emergency Hysterectomy After Doctors Found 21 Uterine Fibroids
Nationwide — The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, who is now 45 years old, has revealed that doctors found 21 uterine fibroids in May, including one as large as a […]
Dr. Velma Trayham Named National Judge for Community Futures Challenge, Calls on Nonprofits to Apply for $250K in Funding
National executive strategist and Black Chamber of Arizona CEO joins distinguished judging panel as five nonprofits will receive $50,000 grants through a national initiative launched by PMI U.S. and administered […]
Black Founder Launches App That Lets Users Test Their Black Culture Knowledge in a Fun, Interactive Way
Nationwide — A new trivia app is putting Black cultural knowledge to the test. Wilmington entrepreneur Leonard Young, founder of DelawareBlack.com and NationalBlackGuide.com LLC, has launched CultureCheck, an interactive Black […]
Stanford University Admits to Using AI to Insert Black Female into Photo, and Erase White Student
Nationwide — Stanford University is facing criticism after an advertisement for its dining services allegedly used artificial intelligence to change the race and gender of a student without his approval. […]
Baltimore Mayor Scolds Reporter For Asking Dumb Question About a 3-Year-Old Who Was Killed
Nationwide — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott confronted a FOX45 reporter during a press conference after a shooting in East Baltimore left a 3-year-old boy and six other people injured. He […]
Meet the Former Bank Security Guard Who Now Helps Save Lives as a Birth Doula
Nationwide — Teddy Gant Jr., a 30-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, left his job as a bank security guard to become a certified full-spectrum doula. As a male doula […]
Black Family Says Funeral Home Mistakenly Cremated Their Mom and Mixed Up Her Body
Nationwide — The family of Kimberly Moore, an African American woman who died at 61 years old, says a funeral home in Detroit, Michigan, showed them another woman’s body during […]
Man Who Helped Pregnant Woman Escape Burning Apartment May Lose Both of His Legs
Nationwide — Brian Jackson, an African American man from Riverside, California, is recovering from serious injuries after trying to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex. He underwent emergency […]
Nolan Wells' Family Responds After Grand Jury Finds No Criminal Conduct in His Death
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ parents are continuing to seek justice after a grand jury found that no criminal charges should be filed in connection with their 18-year-old son’s death. The decision […]
Lionel Richie Hospitalized for the Third Time Due to Heart Issues, 3 Tour Dates to Be Canceled
Nationwide — Legendary singer and songwriter Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again for an ongoing heart problem, forcing him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel three upcoming shows on their […]
Powerful Addiction Drama "Liquor Bank" Begins Limited Theatrical Run at Laemmle Monica Film Center
Based on a true story, Marcellus Cox’s acclaimed short film explores relapse, accountability and the life-changing power of refusing to give up on someone Nationwide — Liquor Bank, the emotionally […]
Dr. Boyce Watkins Announces 2026 All Black National Convention in Jersey City
The four-day independent gathering brings together influential Black voices across business, education, media, mental health, family, and finance to address the future of Black America. Nationwide — Finance professor, author, […]
FinFe$T 2026, a 2-Day Financial Empowerment Festival, to Put Black and Brown Communities at the Center of the AI Economy
The free two-day DFREE® festival at Kean University connects AI access, financial empowerment, and wealth-building, with Dee C. Marshall serving as co-host, while celebrating the DFREE® Movement’s 20-year legacy. Nationwide […]
Black Man Executed in Texas After Nearly 21 Years on Death Row, the 5th Person Executed This Year By the State
Nationwide — LeJames Norman, a 40-year-old African American man from Texas, was executed Wednesday evening for killing three people during a failed 2005 robbery, ending a case that had kept […]
White Man From Texas Arrested After 5-Year-Old Black Girl Killed in Road Rage Shooting
Nationwide — Zah’layah Walter, a 5-year-old African American girl from Texas, was killed after someone allegedly opened fire on her family’s car in a suspected road rage shooting. Her mother […]
Family Files Lawsuit After Black Woman Dies at 20 Weeks Pregnant, Blaming Texas Abortion Ban
Nationwide — Tierra Walker, an African American woman from San Antonio, Texas, who died at 37 years old while 20 weeks pregnant, is the subject of a lawsuit filed by […]
Mike Tyson to Star in New Netflix Docuseries and One-Man Comedy Show
Nationwide — Mike Tyson is bringing more of his life story to Netflix with two new projects that will show different sides of the former heavyweight champion. A four-part documentary […]
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 […]