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Celebrities Carmelo Anthony, Jim Jones, and Maino Support Black-Owned Jewelry Brand During NYC Fashion Week

Carmelo Anthony, Jim Jones and Maino

Nationwide — New York City Fashion Week is always a hotspot for iconic moments, where high fashion meets culture, and this year, it was no different. In a bold display […]

Grammy-Winning Delfeayo Marsalis and His Uptown Orchestra Celebrate Hometown New Orleans Heroes with New Album

Delfeayo Marsalis and Uptown Orchestra

“Soooo New Orleans!” — Allen Morrison, DownBeat “You’re gonna feel like you’re at a street party in the Crescent City with trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis leading the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.” — […]

Nadula Aims to Create Beautiful Hair Moments Just For All Women

Nadula models

Nationwide — Nadula is a wig brand that aims to create beautiful hair moments for all women. “My hair, my way” is not just a slogan for Nadula. Rather, it’s […]

Black Student to Attend the Same HBCU That Her Great Grandfather Founded in 1912

Jade Demelody Jackson

Nationwide — Jade DeMelody Jackson, a journalist with The Indianapolis Star, recently revealed on an Instagram post to announce her return to higher education as an official MBA candidate at Jarvis […]

Webinar to Teach African American Postpartum Traditions That Save Mothers

Black mother with newborn baby

Nationwide — SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (“SMC Doulas”) is excited to announce its upcoming Practicing African American Postpartum Care (PAAPC) Webinar, scheduled for October 17, 2024. […]

Attorney Zulu Ali is Now Leading One of the Top 5 Black-Owned Law Firms in the Nation

Attorney Zulu Ali with staff

Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, Founder and Principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, is one of the Top Five Black-owned Law Firms in the nation, […]

The Reparation Education Project Unveils Groundbreaking New Video, "Reparations: From Concept to Reality"

Reparations: Concept to Reality video

Nationwide — The Reparation Education Project (REP) is proud to announce the public unveiling of its powerful new video, “Reparations: From Concept to Reality,” produced to elevate the discourse on […]

Black Entrepreneur, Born in Jail and Later Incarcerated Himself at 17, Now Owns a Company Worth $20M

Lorenzo Lewis

Nationwide — Born in prison because his mother was incarcerated at the time of his birth, Lorenzo Lewis overcame tremendous adversity to achieve success. Despite these early challenges, he grew […]

A Capella Ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock Announce 2024-2025 Appearance Dates to Celebrate Band’s 50 Years and Beyond Tour

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Nationwide — Critically acclaimed a cappella group and social justice champions, Sweet Honey In The Rock, proudly announce new tour dates for the fall and spring of 2025 in commemoration […]

Black Author Releases His 6th Novel, This Time About a Young Black Girl’s Journey from Grade School to the White House

A Dream Undenied By Greg Stallworth

Nationwide — Greg Stallworth, a regionally acclaimed author originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, is now the author of six published books. His latest book, A Dream UNDENIED, My Journey to the […]

Wells Fargo Abruptly Closes 12-Year-Old Black CEO’s Bank Account, Freezes Her Assets

Zoe Oli, CEO of Beautiful Curly Me

Nationwide — In a very sudden and unexpected move, Wells Fargo bank has closed and zeroed out the business accounts of Beautiful Curly Me, a Black-owned company run by 12-year-old […]

Janet Jackson Reportedly Apologizes for Inaccurate Comments About Kamala Harris

Janet Jackson

Nationwide — On Saturday, a person supposedly speaking on Janet Jackson’s behalf issued an apology for her stating during a recent interview with The Guardian that she didn’t believe that […]

16-Year-Old Black Teen From Florida Dies in Apparent Lightning Strike While Riding His Bike

Cameron Day

Nationwide — Cameron Day, a 16-year-old African American teenager from Pembroke Pines, Florida, tragically lost his life after an apparent lightning strike. The incident unfolded during stormy weather, and authorities […]

Black Entrepreneur, Formerly Incarcerated For 22 Years, is Now an In-Demand Keynote Speaker

Yusef Andre-Wiley

Nationwide — Yusef-Andre Wiley was formerly incarcerated for 22 years after being arrested for gang activity in Los Angeles, but he is now a seasoned entrepreneur and keynote speaker with […]

3-Year-Old From Alabama Left Daycare, Went to Walmart to Buy Hot Wheels and Snacks

Sir Paxton

Nationwide — Jasmine Najee, an African American mom from Dothan, Alabama, says that her 3-year-old son, Sir Paxton, made an unsupervised trip from his daycare to a nearby Walmart this […]

National HBCU Tailgate Tour Aims to Keep Fans Healthy this Football Season

National HBCU Tailgate Tour

Nationwide — Sports, community, culture, and health will be celebrated this fall as the HBCU Tailgate Tour highlights the new Risk Less. Do More. campaign from the U.S. Department of […]

Meet the Black Hair Loss Expert Whose Company Offers Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Solutions

Germaine Leroux

Nationwide — Germaine Leroux, an African American woman who is also the CEO and Founder of Ada Leroux Hair System, understands the emotional impact of hair loss firsthand. After experiencing […]

Black Mom Says Her Toddler Lost Two Teeth at Unlicensed Day Care, Was Bleeding For Hours

Dashay Johnson and her son

Nationwide — Dashay Johnson, a first-time mother from Mint Hill, North Carolina, is speaking out after her child was seriously injured at an unlicensed daycare, hoping to prevent other parents […]

Black Couple Says a Fertility Clinic Threw Away Their Embryos, Files Lawsuit

Marrisa Calhoun and Stephen and Castenada

Nationwide — Marissa Calhoun, an African American woman from Southern California, and her partner, Stephen Castaneda, are facing unimaginable heartbreak after their embryos were reportedly discarded by a top fertility […]

Meet the Black Couple Revolutionizing Tax Planning and Profitability for 6- and 7-Figure Entrepreneurs

Randy and Renee Hughes

Nationwide — Randy and Renee Hughes are the founders of Seven Figure Profits, an award-winning Black-owned tax planning and advisory firm that solves money problems for African Americans and other […]

Entrepreneur/ Lawyer of 20 Years to Host 3-Day Black CEO Summit at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte

Bobby Robinson

Nationwide — Entrepreneurs from around the world will gather at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 2024 Millie CEO Summit, an exclusive event designed to […]

Controversial Black Hair Exhibit in NYC Reveals the Truth About White Privilege

BAD Hair Uprooted exhibit

The exhibition opens on October 10th at 7pm at Restoration Plaza, in Brooklyn, NY. Nationwide — Would you change your hair for a job? This bold question lies at the […]

4-Year-Old Black Boy From Atlanta With Special Needs Walked Out of School, Missing For Hours

4-year-old Micah Dill

Nationwide — Mercedes Dill, an African American mother from DeKalb County, Georgia, is seeking answers after her four-year-old son, Micah, walked out of Rockbridge Elementary School unnoticed. This incident occurred […]

Meet the Black Woman Making History, Producing and Directing More Than 10 Films For BET, Netflix, and Tubi

Patricia Cuffie-Jones

Nationwide — Patricia Cuffie-Jones is a trailblazing Black woman in Hollywood who has made a remarkable impact as a director and producer, although many may not know the extent of […]

Keeana Barber Becomes First Black Woman to Own a Signarama Franchise in Illinois

Keeana Barber

Nationwide — In a historic moment for both Chicago and the state of Illinois, Keeana Barber, CEO and Founder of WDB Marketing, has become the first Black woman to own […]

Meet the Man Who Overcame Racism to Save Millions of Lives

Vivien Thomas: The Man Who Overcame Racism

First Biography For Adults About Vivien Thomas Just Released Nationwide — For the first time, the authentic story of Vivien Thomas (1910-1985), the astonishing Black, high-school educated, surgical lab researcher […]

Black-Owned Facilities Management and Maintenance Company Celebrates 5 Years in Business, Wins Prestigious Award

Owners and staff at Jengo Facilities

Nationwide — On August 22nd, 2024, Jengo Facilities LLC was awarded the 2024 Champion award by the Dallas Fort Worth chapter of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP DFW). […]

Bloggers and Authors from Around the World Invited to Blog About Empathy, Peace, and Nonviolence

Black bloggers and writers

Nationwide — Black writers, authors, and bloggers who support peace and nonviolence are being invited to post a blog to the Blogging Carnival for Nonviolence 2024. The blog post can […]

Melanated Cares Foundation to Host 2024 Annual Camping Retreat Powered by Winnebago Industries Foundation

Melanated Cares Foundation Annual Camping Retreat

Nationwide — The Melanated Cares Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor […]

Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 Has Sadly Passed Away at Age 70

Tito Jackson

Nationwide — Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother to music legend Michael Jackson, passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday, as revealed […]

First Black Mom and Daughter Duo to Be Certified Sports Agents For the NFL

Jackson Lewis and Samira Jackson

Nationwide — Jackson Lawson and her daughter, Samira Jackson, have made history as the first mother-daughter duo certified as sports agents by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Originally from Maryland, […]

Black Mom and Daughter Launch New Holistic, Vegan Hair Care Product Collection

Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, Founders of Godxess

Nationwide — GodXess LLC, a Black-owned hair care brand owned by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Dr. Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, is proud to announce the launch of their new […]

Landmark Federal Ruling by Black Attorney Continues to Protect Millions from Torture

Attorney Zulu Ali

Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, continues to make a national impact through a landmark federal appellate victory […]

Two White Brothers Face Charges After Alleged Racist Attack on Black Fishermen

Jesse and Jordan Kollman

Nationwide — Two brothers, Jesse and Jordan Kollman, who are from Edgar County, Illinois, face attempted murder and hate crime charges after an alleged attack on three Black men while […]

Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"

Rapper Trick Daddy

Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]

Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal

Akon defends polygamy

Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]

NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"

Tyrese Haliburton

Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]

Ghanaians Leave as Historic Diaspora Returns Home; International Survey Explores Identity, Transition, and Life in Ghana

Decade of Our Repatriation (DOOR)

Endorsed by Ghana’s Office of the President, the initiative captures public feedback and delivers data-driven insights to strengthen systems for Ghanaians and the Historic Diaspora Nationwide — As more Ghanaians […]

Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center

Dr. Dina Strachan, Black founder of Aglow Dermatology in Manhattan

Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]

From a 1.5 GPA to a Ph.D., Meet the Black Educator of Nearly 50 Years Inspiring Young Black Males

Dr. Jerome M. Johnson

Nationwide — Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson was once a struggling student himself with a 1.5 GPA, but now he’s a respected scholar with almost 50 years of experience as an […]

Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring

Jazz Urbane Cafe in Boston, Nubian Square

Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]

Former Pastor Says "God Doesn't Need Your Money," Exposes Prosperity Gospel Culture

Reuben Armstrong

Nationwide — Reuben Armstrong, a former minister turned best-selling author and activist, is stepping into one of the most controversial religious debates in America with his bold new book, God […]

Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times

Tory Lanez sues prison

Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]

Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"

Justin Fairfax and wife Cerina, Meredith Watson

Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]

90-Year-Old Black Custodian Says He Has No Plans to Retire After 50 Years of Service

Clemmie Adams

Nationwide — Clemmie Adams, a 90-year-old African American man from Jackson, Georgia, continues working as a city custodian after more than 50 years of service. He still reports to his […]

Black Dad of 4 Who Agreed to Adopt His Wife’s Kids Killed in Random Shootings

Tony Matthews

Nationwide — Tony Matthews, a 48-year-old African American father from DeKalb County, Georgia, died six days after being shot outside a Kroger in Brookhaven along Peachtree Road. Police say he […]

Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail

Tabitha Tatum and Jaylien Kimble

Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Tyrese and Nelly at the Cincinnati Music Festival

Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a leading ticket and hotel reseller, is excited to offer ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. This highly anticipated event will take […]

First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO

Steffanie Rivers, Founder and CEO of TCB Drones

Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]

Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism

Tamera Mowry

Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]

Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC

Dr. Erica Schwartz

Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]

White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program

Black Infant Health Program

Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife Dr. Cerina Fairfax

Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]

D4vd’s Lawyers Deny Murder Allegations, Claim a Grand Jury Indictment Was Never Issued

D4vd arrested, lawyers deny murder allegations

Nationwide — A singer who goes by the name of D4vd was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles by LAPD on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd’s lawyers now say […]

19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream

Kiriyanah Harris

Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]

Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle

Deborah R. Fluker

Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]

Dave Chappelle Addresses Double Standards Against Black Performers, Responds to Saudi Show Backlash About “Dirty Money” Claims

Dave Chappelle responds on Saudi Arabia show backlash

Nationwide — Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to renewed criticism over his Saudi Arabia show appearance, where critics questioned his pay and principles. He argues that accusations of “dirty money” reflect […]

Black Dad Files Lawsuit After Teacher Caught Grabbing His 5-Year-Old Son By His Collar

Teacher grabs student's collar

Nationwide — An African American father from Ball, Louisiana, who identifies as Courtland, is suing the local school district over surveillance video footage that shows a teacher allegedly grabbing and […]

Black Representative Blasts New State Law That Sends Teens With Gun Crimes Straight to Adult Court

Fabian Nelson

Nationwide — A new Mississippi law will require teens who commit gun crimes to be charged as adults starting July 1, sending cases straight to circuit court. However, Rep. Fabian […]

Black Organization to Host 28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area

Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald Mincy

Groundbreaking Gathering to Feature New Books by Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald B. Mincy, alongside an Innovative AI Certification Workshop for Social Workers. Nationwide — The National Partnership […]

Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media

Dr. Shantalea Johns

Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]

Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.

Ameka Coleman, Founder of Strands of Faith

The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]

Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District

Janet Robinson, fired Black teacher from Hemet School District

Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]

Case of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Went Missing 12 Years Ago in DC Has Still Not Been Solved

Relisha Rudd

Nationwide — Relisha Rudd, an African American girl from Washington, D.C., was 8 years old when she disappeared in 2014 from a homeless shelter in the city. Twelve years later, authorities […]