Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the sixth annual Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit, presented by Chase Bank. The 2026 event will feature […]
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Health Concerns Rising in the Black Community, Environmental Justice Leaders Condemn Trump Fuel-Economy Rollback
New policy shift undermines clean air progress and deepens economic and climate inequities Nationwide — In Black communities across the country, parents are witnessing their children struggle to breathe, feeling […]
Black Lawyer Delivers Powerful Commentary on Racial Injustices on the American Court System
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, a former police officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has released a powerful commentary titled “Attorney Zulu Ali Speaks on Justice: Trying Cases in a […]
Statue of Black Teen Activist Replaces Robert E. Lee in U.S. Capitol
Nationwide — The statue of Barbara Rose Johns, an African American civil rights leader who led a student strike at her segregated Virginia high school in 1951, now stands in […]
White Gas Station Worker Attacked Pregnant Black Woman and She Lost Her Baby
Nationwide — Deria Francis, a 40-year-old African American mother from South Carolina, was violently attacked by 28-year-old cashier Shannon Walsh, who is white, at a Circle K gas station while eight […]
Black Woman Says Birth Control Shots Gave Her a Brain Tumor
Nationwide — Elizabeth Fleurisma, a 33-year-old African American woman from Long Island, New York, says years of using Depo-Provera led to a life-changing brain tumor. She is now suing Pfizer, alleging […]
Final Conference to Provide 300,000+ Black Women With Advanced Business Strategy and Skill Development
Nationwide — Global Power Tour, the global business and leadership conference founded by Kristi Muhammad, will reach its 30th and final city in Houston on January 10 to 11. The […]
Two Former Black School Principals Release New Book to Inspire Black Children From Classroom to Consciousness
Nationwide — Dr. Sheka Houston, formerly the principal of a middle school, and Dr. Tammy Taylor, formerly the principal of an elementary school, have partnered to release Amir’s Awakening: His […]
The New Black Star Center in Ghana Offers Black Diaspora a Blueprint to Repatriate to Ghana with Clarity and Confidence
Nationwide — Co-Architect of Ghana’s Year of Return launches the Black Star Resource & Repatriation Center, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to help African descendants return home to Ghana with strategy, […]
Jay-Z Reportedly Invests $500M in K-Pop Music, Lifestyle, and Entertainment Brands
Nationwide — Jay-Z is stepping into the global K-Pop market with a $500 million investment fund. His firm, MarcyPen Capital Partners, is partnering with South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management to help […]
Russell Simmons Responds to Ex-Wife Kimora's Comments About Their Relationship
Nationwide — Record executive and entrepreneur Russell Simmons responded to claims from his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, that she doesn’t have a relationship with her children’s fathers. He said he […]
Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Plan for Farmers Funded by Tariff Revenue
Nationwide — President Trump announced a $12 billion bailout for U.S. farmers, saying the funding will come from revenue collected through tariffs. The aid is aimed at growers who have […]
Black Mom and 11-Year-Old Daughter Shot and Killed at Home, Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — Connie Jackson, an African American mother from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and her 11-year-old daughter Arielle were shot and killed inside their home. Authorities have arrested Jackson’s boyfriend, Roland […]
Black Man Dies from Severe Asthma Attack. His Family Blames EMS
Nationwide — Charlie Christopher-Michael Evans, a 32-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, died after a severe asthma attack while waiting for emergency help. His family says EMS arrived too […]
“Queen of Crowns” Debut by Black Artist Stuns Atlanta, Marking a Cultural Breakthrough for the Power and Beauty of Black Women
Nationwide — As Atlanta prepares for a landmark Kwanzaa season celebrating unity, purpose, and collective investment, the city is still vibrating from the explosive debut of Queen of Crowns — […]
Trump Fails Miserably Trying to Prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James
Nationwide — New York Attorney General Letitia James avoided indictment once again after a federal grand jury chose not to bring charges. This marks the third failed effort by the […]
Diddy’s Mom Responds to Netflix Documentary, “My Son Did Not Slap Me”
Nationwide — Janice Combs, Diddy’s mother, is speaking out against the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. She says the film spreads false claims about her son and their family, and […]
Black Woman with a Doctorate Degree Becomes Supreme Ms. National Elite Beauty USA
Nationwide — Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon, an award-winning educator and pastor, is recognized as the Supreme Ms. National Elite Beauty USA for the Elite Beauty USA pageant platform. She is the […]
Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Debuts on Nordstrom Online, Marketing a New Ear of Luxury Access
Nationwide — VIE LORIE, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand defining a new lexicon of modern elegance, has announced its highly anticipated launch on Nordstrom’s online platform. The partnership introduces a […]
Black Entrepreneur Known as “The Tax Docta” Honored for 17 Years of Community Service
Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, known as The Tax Docta, proudly celebrates her 17th year of dedicated community service. Having overcome homelessness and the challenges of living on a […]
Meet the Black Publishing Coach Empowering Authors to Turn Their Books Into Real Money
Nationwide — Vanessa Collins spent sixteen years watching the same heartbreaking pattern repeat itself. Authors would pour everything into their manuscripts, celebrate their book launch, then sit back waiting for […]
Black Woman CEO of Million Dollar Brand Celebrates 20 Years of Community Service and Leadership
Nationwide — Nicole Linton, CEO of Nicobi Cares and Co-Founder of Nicobi Foods, is celebrating 20 years of committed community service, mentorship, and steady leadership. Her Black family-owned brand sells […]
Black-Owned Brand Makes History With Its Signature Hibiscus Mead
Nationwide — Zydeco Meadery, is shining a spotlight this winter season on Carnival Rose, its signature hibiscus mead inspired by the beloved Caribbean and Latin American Christmas drink known as […]
Black Couple Who Own a Wellness Clinic Launch Initiative Donating Funds to Families in Need
Nationwide — La Lueur Health & Wellness, a nurse practitioner–led and veteran-owned wellness clinic in Dallas, Texas, has launched The Glow by Grace Project, an initiative donating 10 percent of […]
Black-Owned Designer Jewelry Brand, Balacia, is Now Available at Nordstrom
Nationwide — Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia, the Black-owned, designer jewelry brand best known for its signature engagement rings and unisex fine jewelry, has officially launched online at […]
Black Entrepreneur Engineers First-Ever Conversational AI System That Transforms Mortgage Lending
Nationwide — Troy Smith, Founder and CEO of The G1 Group, has engineered Carol iE3, the first and only artificial intelligence system in the NonQM mortgage industry that handles complete […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Limited-Edition Luxury Fragrance to Honor Her Late Mom
Nationwide — Nellie Lee Perfume is proud to introduce “SHE,” a limited-edition luxury fragrance created by Rev. Dr. Debra A. Davis to honor the powerful legacy of her late mother, […]
"Not Every Woman" — A Bold, Intimate, and Timely Story of Sisterhood — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV
Nationwide — Not Every Woman, a gripping new character-driven drama exploring the inner lives of four Black women, is now available to audiences worldwide on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. […]
Founder of Black On Demand TV Unveils Fall Premiere Lineup Featuring Season 2 Favorites and Eight New Creator-Led Shows
Nationwide — Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black On Demand TV, a fast-growing, independently Black-owned streaming network, proudly announces the launch of its 2025 Fall Premiere Lineup, including the […]
Meet the Black Author Whose Book Tells a Timely Story About Police Brutality and the Road to Street Justice
Nationwide — In a nation still grappling with the trauma of racial injustice and police brutality, author Latiera Nicole delivers a timely, soul-stirring debut novel, The Hand of Just-Us, that […]
Meet the Owners Behind the Largest Black-Owned Tour Company in Ghana
Nationwide — As global interest in Africa reaches historic heights, one company has become a beacon for the diaspora’s journey home. Landtours Ghana, co-led by African American entrepreneur Mona Boyd […]
Black Author Releases New Book About Dismantling White Supremacy During the Post-Civil War Reconstruction Era
Nationwide — J. Darnell Johnson, the 2025 Black Authors Matter Award winner in the Young Adult category, has released a new book titled Dark Country, a powerful story about dismantling […]
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 […]
Gladys Knight’s Son Says Her Husband is Pushing Her to Keep Touring "Until She Passes Away"
Nationwide — Gladys Knight continues to perform onstage despite saying she plans to cut back on touring, a decision that has intensified a public dispute between her son, Shanga Hankerson, and […]
Black Reporter Receives $100K Settlement From City of Phoenix After Being Handcuffed While Reporting
Nationwide — Dion Rabouin, an African American journalist with The Wall Street Journal who was handcuffed while reporting outside a bank in Phoenix, Arizona, has reached a $100,000 settlement with […]
Chris Brown Says He Doesn't Want the Award Anymore After Texas State Rep. Apologizes for Honoring Him
Nationwide — Texas State Rep. Venton Jones apologized after facing backlash for recognizing Chris Brown with a Texas state proclamation, but Brown rejected the honor and criticized the lawmaker for addressing […]
23-Year-Old Who Made History as Georgia’s Youngest Mayor Removed From Office for Misconduct
Nationwide — Jayden Williams, who became Georgia’s youngest mayor at 22, has been removed from office in Stockbridge just 10 months after taking the position. The Stockbridge City Council voted […]
NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers
Nationwide — The NAACP DuPage County Branch will host an evening dedicated to celebrating community leadership, scholarship, service, civil rights, and equal opportunity. The annual fundraiser brings together community advocates, […]
Black Dad Launches Sanitary Napkin Brand With His 3 Daughters After His Wife’s Struggles With Heavy Bleeding
Nationwide — Demond Crump, an African American father and entrepreneur, turned a difficult health experience in his own family into a mission to make menstrual health easier to discuss. After […]
NBA Legend Byron Scott Files for Bankruptcy, Temporarily Stopping Sexual Assault Trial
Nationwide — Former Los Angeles Lakers star and coach Byron Scott has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, putting a civil trial over a sexual assault lawsuit on hold. The case […]
Trump Says America Can’t Afford to Pay Black People Reparations While Promising $5K to Republican Supporters
Nationwide — President Trump criticized reparations for descendants of enslaved Americans during a Sept. 9 speech in Dallas, Texas, arguing that the country cannot afford the payments while promoting his […]
Black Police Officer Called a "Liar" for Reporting His Captain Who Used the N-Word Gets $1.1M Settlement
Nationwide — Ahmed Lawson, an African American police officer in Asbury Park, New Jersey, will receive $1.185 million under a settlement in his lawsuit against the city and its police […]
15-Year-Old Girl Faces Charges After Pushing a Black Man in Front of a Moving Train
Nationwide — Kyle Bickham, a 29-year-old African American man from Chicago, was killed after 3 people reportedly pushed him from a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train. A 15-year-old […]
Incarcerated Women Gain Job Skills Through New Nail Tech School in Mississippi Prison
Nationwide — Incarcerated women at the Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women now have an opportunity to train for a career before they return to their communities. A new state board-certified […]
Tyler Perry Says He's Leaving Atlanta and Moving to Puerto Rico
Nationwide — Tyler Perry says he plans to leave Atlanta and move to Puerto Rico in 2027 as he prepares for a slower pace of life. After decades of maintaining a […]
Black Health Experts and Pioneers in Sickle Cell Disease to Convene at 2026 Annual Convention
Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, will hold its 54th annual national convention […]
Black Scholars, Activists, and Community Leaders Unite for Summit Highlighting Critical Fight Against Black Historical Erasure
Author and Journalist Joy-Ann Reid Headlines 20th Annual Black New England Conference October 23 & 24, 2026 Nationwide — The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire announces the 20th Annual […]
Black Girls’ Hair Becomes a Superpower in International Educator Naiyana Thues’ New Children’s Book
Nationwide –What if every cornrow could reveal a new path, every Afro puff could unlock courage, and every twist could carry the power to heal? International educator and children’s author […]
Janet Jackson Rumored to Be Engaged to Louis Farrakhan's Son
Nationwide — Janet Jackson is reportedly engaged to Mustapha Farrakhan Jr., the son of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan. The singer has kept her relationship private, but reports […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Who Had Just Graduated High School Killed in Labor Day Shooting
Nationwide — Drevion Brewer, an African American teen from LaGrange, Georgia, was killed in a Labor Day shooting that also killed another teenager and wounded a third person. Brewer, 17, […]
Woman Who Spent $27K on Her Daughter's Prom Sentenced to Prison for Pandemic Relief Loan Fraud
Nationwide — Treva Harris, a 50-year-old African American woman from Medford, New Jersey, who went viral for paying $27,000 for her daughter’s princess-themed prom, has been sentenced to federal prison […]
Actress Sandra Bullock Says She Fears for Her Black Children as They Grow Older
Nationwide — Sandra Bullock is opening up about the fear she faces as her two Black children grow older and become more independent. The actress knows she cannot always be […]
Three People Charged in Death of 6-Year-Old Black Girl Left Inside Hot Daycare Van
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old Memphis girl, died after she was left inside a daycare van for hours, and three people connected to the facility have now been indicted […]
24-Year-Old Black Police Recruit Heading to Academy Sadly Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Nationwide — Moses Russ, a 24-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, tragically passed away in a motorcycle crash while on his way to the police academy, just months after […]
Meet the Black Woman Survivor From the 9/11 Attacks Who Was the Last Person Rescued From the Rubble
Nationwide — Genelle Guzman-McMillan, an African American woman who survived the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was buried beneath the World Trade Center for 27 hours before rescuers reached her. She had […]
19-Year-Old Black Teen Who Shot a Mall Gunman in Self-Defense Sentenced Because He Didn't Have a Permit
Nationwide — Martinez Long, a 19-year-old African American teen from Dearborn, Michigan, was sentenced to two years of probation after fatally shooting a gunman during a chaotic confrontation at Fairlane […]
Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Breakup with Klay Thompson 5 Months Later
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has opened up about the difficult period following her breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson, revealing that the experience left her feeling like she had […]
One of the Twin Sisters Convicted of Killing Their Mom Released From Prison After 16 Years
Nationwide — Tasmiyah Whitehead, one of the twin sisters convicted in the killing of their mother, Jarmecca “Nikki” Whitehead, has been released on parole after more than 16 years in […]
Black Woman Relearns to Walk After Surviving Crash Involving Car Driven by Two Young Boys
Nationwide — Kiara Bowling, a 31-year-old African American woman from Oakland, California, who was hit by a car driven by two young boys, is taking her first steps again about […]
Case of Black Mom of 4 Found Hanging From Tree Now Being Investigated as a Homicide
Nationwide — The death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old African American woman found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi, remains under investigation as a homicide. […]
Black-Owned Tech Company Relaunches TapBlk, the First All-In-One Social Networking App Connecting Black Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Supporters
TapBlk brings community discovery, business visibility, real-world networking, and AI-powered relationship tools into one app — The Platform Built for Us. Empowered by Us. Nationwide — Go Black Own, LLC […]