Nationwide — Michael Waller, a 64-year-old businessman from Kansas City, is suing Commerce Bank alleging he was discriminated against at two of the bank’s locations while trying to open business […]
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Black Church Goes After Al Sharpton For Accepting $500K Donation from Kamala Harris
Nationwide — A coalition of African American churches is demanding the suspension and investigation of MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton, alleging that donations from Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign to […]
Jay-Z Responds After Being Accused of Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl in the Year 2000 Along With Diddy
Nationwide — Shawn Carter, widely known as rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, has been accused in a refiled lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The suit, initially filed against […]
Black Students at 5 Montgomery Public Schools Honored at "Manufactured the Future With Hyundai" Awards Night
Hyundai Student Fellows Pitch Their Prototypes in a Showcase That Recognizes Innovation Nationwide — On Thursday, November 21, approximately 200 middle school students on teams from five Montgomery Public Schools […]
Anna Kane, Ex-Wife of NHL Player, Reveals Her Identity to Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit
Nationwide — Anna Kane, former wife of NHL player Evander Kane, is one of the women accusing music mogul Diddy of sexual assault in a lawsuit. The case, which dates […]
Steve Mensch, the President of Tyler Perry Studios Dies in Plane Crash
Nationwide — Steve Mensch, President of Tyler Perry Studios, tragically died in a single-seater plane crash in Florida on Friday night. Mensch, who was 62 years old, was piloting the […]
Meet the First Black Trans Woman Elected to Chicago's Cook County Office
Nationwide — Precious Brady-Davis was recently sworn in as commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). She is making history as the first Black transgender woman […]
Shedeur Sanders Wins Prestigious College Football Award
Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders, a 22-year-old quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes, recently won the prestigious 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, a major honor for college football’s top upperclassman quarterbacks.
First Black Director of U.S. Mint Makes History with Limited-Edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Silver and Gold Coins Available Until December 31st
The event is part of the Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum before the coin program ends on Dec. 31, 2024 Nationwide — The Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum event in […]
Black Nonprofit Partners with Google to Equip Youth with Skills in AI and Google Workspace
Google Executives mentor Project Still I Rise students in artificial intelligence fundamentals and other in-demand tech skills to build brands and a path toward STEM careers Nationwide — In December […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Killed by Police in Ohio, Bodycam Not Immediately Activated
Nationwide — Jazmir Tucker, a 15-year-old African American teenage boy from Akron, Ohio, was reportedly shot and killed by police during a foot chase. The incident is under investigation, with […]
Black Mom, Teen Son From Georgia Killed in Murder-Suicide by Her Ex-Boyfriend
Nationwide — 36-year-old Shendora Adams and her 19-year-old son, Tyiun, from Bainbridge, Georgia, were tragically killed in a murder-suicide on Thanksgiving day. Shendora’s ex-boyfriend, Jamar Calloway, reportedly shot them at […]
Founders of Black-Owned Laundry Detergent Brand Partner with National Black Parenting Conference
Nationwide — Successful Black Parenting Magazine is proud to announce True Products, a Black-owned company specializing in high-quality, eco-friendly laundry products, as the official sponsor of the National Black Parenting […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl From Houston Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver, Mom Still Recovering
Nationwide — Ivory Giselle Smith, a 7-year-old African American girl from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver who ran a red light and crashed into her […]
Father and Daughter From Alabama Die in House Fire, Trying to Save Pets
Nationwide — Jimmy Walton, who is 72 years old, and his daughter, Tanya, who is 28 years old, tragically died in a house fire early Sunday morning in Georgiana, Alabama. […]
Former Kansas City Detective Accused of Abusing Black Women Found Dead Before Trial
Nationwide — After decades of waiting, at least ten African American women in Kansas City who were allegedly sexually assaulted by former detective Robert Golubski will never see justice in […]
Denzel Washington's Gladiator II Becomes His Highest-Grossing Film, Surpassing $325 Million Worldwide
Nationwide — Denzel Washington’s latest movie, Gladiator II, has officially broken a career record, becoming his highest-grossing film worldwide. The film continues to perform strongly at the box office, surpassing […]
Black Relationship Expert to Host 2-Day Event Teaching Women "How to Attract Quality Men"
Nationwide — High-achieving women searching for clarity and confidence in their dating lives now have a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez, America’s Go-To Love Coach, is hosting the […]
Black Mom Raising Autistic Son Gets Diagnosed Herself With Autism Later in Life, Says the System Fails Black Women
Nationwide — Amina Phelps, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, was raising her autistic 9-year-old son A.J. when she began to suspect that she herself may also be autistic. […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg Gives His Daughter $1 Million as a Wedding Gift
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg is going all out to support his daughter Cori Broadus as she plans her upcoming wedding, gifting her a whopping $1 million. The 25-year-old, who is […]
Judge Mathis Sued for Allegedly Threatening City Worker with Gun Over Blocked Driveway
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis, known for his TV courtroom show, is facing a lawsuit after an L.A. city worker, Ricardo Acosta, accused Mathis of threatening him with a firearm. […]
The Weeknd Sells Out Rose Bowl Concert in Less Than an Hour, 300K Fans Tried to Buy Tickets
Nationwide — The Weeknd has sold out his upcoming one-night-only show at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium in less than an hour. More than 300,000 fans rushed to buy tickets for […]
Black Writer/ Poet from Florida Releases Collection of 100 Poems Inspired by Tupac Shakur
Nationwide — Rising author Davon Ansley has officially launched his debut poetry collection, Living…, a heartfelt compilation of 100 poems that resonate with readers around the globe. Released on July […]
Black-Owned Law Firm Led by Father-Daughter Duo Re-Named Best Law Firm for 2024 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Nationwide — Led by Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland […]
Serena Williams Denies Skin Bleaching Rumors, Calls Out "Haters"
Nationwide — Serena Williams recently addressed rumors about her bleaching her skin, firmly denying the claims. During an Instagram Live session, the 23-time Grand Slam winner called out the “haters” […]
Black Grandpa From Florida Shot Dead on Thanksgiving Day Over Loud Music Dispute
Nationwide — Hureleyon McLean, a 72-year-old man from Broward County, Florida, was shot and killed on Thanksgiving day following a dispute over loud music. McLean’s wife, Rose, is furious when […]
Black Teen Wins $250K Settlement After Traumatic Wrongful Traffic Stop
Nationwide — La’Nisha Hemingway, an 18-year-old African American teen from South Carolina, received a $250,000 settlement after a wrongful traffic stop left her traumatized. The incident happened on May 3 […]
Policy Changes Could Jeopardize Kidney Patients in 2025. Here’s What You Can Do to Help
Nationwide — Lisa Parker never thought she’d be living her life around dialysis treatments. Diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease without warning, she found herself thrust into a whirlwind of […]
Black Designer Makes History, Launches First-Ever Suit for Women Inspired by Alpha Kappa Alpha
Nationwide — After selling out in record time, the coveted Alpha Suit by Shirah Ray Herbert, renowned designer and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is making an […]
Black Entrepreneur Announces Engagement Letter From EF Hutton For Proposed Financing For $100M
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur Robert Smith who owns Champion Media Worldwide and Robert Smith Communications today announced that it has received an Engagement Letter from EF Hutton, a top investment […]
Eddie Murphy's Son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence's Daughter, Jasmin, are Now Engaged
Nationwide — Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are about to become in-laws after their children, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, are officially engaged. The couple shared the exciting news on […]
TikTok Creator Found Dead 10 Days After Reported Missing
Nationwide — Jiare Schneider, a 31-year-old aspiring TikTok creator from Clayton County, Georgia, was found dead after being missing for more than a week. His body was discovered in a […]
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 […]
Music Journalist Darryl James to Release New Book, "Becoming Diddy: The Making of Sean John Combs, From Mogul to Monster
The Book Covers 360 Degrees of the Disgraced Mogul Nationwide — Darryl James, author, publisher, journalist, and filmmaker, releases Becoming Diddy: The Making of Sean John Combs, From Mogul to […]
Will Smith Denies Connection to Diddy Amid Rumors and Memes
Nationwide — Will Smith recently addressed rumors linking him to Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Oscar-winning actor denied any involvement with the music mogul’s alleged crimes and set the record straight […]
3-Year-Old Girl From Texas Beats Cancer, Celebrates Finishing Chemotherapy
Nationwide — Late last year, SaMiyah Fowler, a 3-year-old African American girl from Killeen, Texas, finally beat cancer after completing her chemotherapy treatments. Her family happily celebrated as she rang […]
Black Parents Killed in Fiery Tesla Crash, Leave Behind Two Children
Nationwide — Jahmale and Tracey Ledeatte, who are from New Rochelle, New York, died in a tragic car crash on December 3rd. The couple, ages 46 and 44, were killed […]
Food TikToker Keith Lee Opens Up About Suicide Attempt and How His Father Saved Him
Nationwide — Keith Lee, a popular food critic with 16.8 million followers on TikTok, recently opened up about a dark chapter in his life. He shared how he once nearly […]
Jamie Foxx Recovering After Glass Thrown at His Face During Restaurant Altercation
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx, who recently turned 57 years old, was celebrating his birthday when an altercation at a Beverly Hills restaurant left him needing stitches. A glass thrown from […]
Dr. Umar Johnson Questions the Allegations Against Jay-Z, Reviews All the Facts
Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson, a respected psychologist, educator, and community advocate, on a recent episode of The Art of Dialogue podcast, has weighed in on the sexual assault allegations […]
Two Black Mompreneurs Collaborate, Launch New Thrive Culture Box For Black Children
Nationwide — Parents and other family members can now give children ages four and up the gift of learning and celebrating Black culture. Two Los Angeles-based moms, Dr. Anndretta and […]
Former NFL Player Randy Moss Reveals His Cancer Diagnosis, Surgery
Nationwide — Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss has revealed that he has been battling cancer. The Minnesota Vikings legend shared the news in an Instagram post, saying he […]
Rapper Lil Durk Linked to Yet Another Murder-for-Hire Case, That's Two Cases in Two Months
Nationwide — Lil Durk, a rapper from Chicago who has appeared on songs with Drake another well-known rappers, is now linked to a second murder-for-hire plot, according to newly-unsealed court […]
Jay-Z’s Accuser is Now Admitting to “Mistakes” About Her Allegations
Nationwide — The 38-year-old woman from Alabama who is accusing rap moguls Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 is not admitting to “mistakes” about the details […]
Introducing the Newest Black-Owned, Caribbean-Themed Line of Premium Gift Boxes
Nationwide — Caribox, a recently launched gifting company, is making waves in the personal gifting market with its curated gift boxes that capture the vibrant culture of the Caribbean. Since […]
Baltimore-Based Polyglots in Action for Diversity, Inc. Celebrates Thanksgiving 2024 with International Educators Guests from Colombia
By Zekeh Gbotokuma and Madeleine Rothe Nationwide — For Thanksgiving 2024, Madeleine and Zekeh decided to do something special on behalf of Polyglots In Action For Diversity, Inc. (PAD). Instead […]
Jay-Z's Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out Amid Rape Allegations Against Him
Nationwide — Carmen Bryan, who allegedly had a past romantic relationship with Jay-Z, has spoken out following the serious rape allegations against the hip-hop mogul.
Black Mom From Florida Demands Answers After a Teacher Allegedly Hit Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — A mother of a 5-year-old African American boy from Miami Gardens, Florida, is seeking answers after her son came home from school with a deep cut on his […]
Black Grandma From California Uses Section 8 Vouchers to Buy Her First Home
Nationwide — Bridgette Spikes, a 54-year-old African American grandmother from Victorville, California, was very grateful last year when she finally became a homeowner after decades of renting. Spikes, who is […]
Former Black Employee Files $40M Lawsuit Against Verizon For Alleged Discrimination
Nationwide — Hans Vestberg, the current CEO of Verizon who famously said to fight against racism and who gave an impassioned speech after the murder of George Floyd, is now […]
HBCU Grad Gives Athletes, Artists, Entrepreneurs and Influencers a Chance to Collaborate and Tell Their Story
Nationwide — Derrick Hayes the “enTIEtainer” (Instagram: @entietainer) is a graduate of Tennessee State University who majored in business. While enrolled at TSU, Hayes was a student entrepreneur who partnered […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen From Georgia Collapses, Dies After Ambulance Delay
Nationwide — Amanda Sylvester, a 15-year-old African American athlete, tragically died after collapsing during volleyball practice in College Park, Georgia. The ambulance response was delayed for over an hour before […]
Black Couple Sues Walmart After False Theft Accusation and Racial Profiling Incident
Nationwide — Raymond and Nekeeya Brewster, an African American couple from Jacksonville, Florida, filed a lawsuit against Walmart after being falsely accused of stealing children’s clothing at one of its […]
"Vulture," a Thrilling New Film, Exposes the Dark Hypocrisy of the Hip Hop Music Industry
Nationwide — Uprise Films announces the release of Vulture, a thrilling new film that exposes the dark underbelly and hypocrisy of the Hip Hop music industry that will leave audiences […]