Nationwide — Victor Moses, a 29-year-old African American police recruit, has filed a lawsuit against the Denver Police Department. The suit claims that Moses lost both his legs due to […]
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Beauty Supply Store Evicted, Entire Inventory Dumped in Parking Lot in Georgia
Nationwide — A beauty supply store in Clayton County, Georgia, faced eviction on Wednesday, resulting in a chaotic scene with its merchandise strewn across a shopping center parking lot. The […]
Netflix to Develop "A Different World" Spin-Off Series About Dwayne and Whitley's Daughter Being in College
Nationwide — Exciting news for fans of “A Different World,” Netflix is currently in the early stages of developing a sequel series that will follow the adventures of Dwayne and […]
Janet Jackson, Now 58 Years Old, Confirms Her Las Vegas Residency Starting in Late 2024
Nationwide — Janet Jackson has announced that she will begin a new residency in Las Vegas in the coming months. The 58-year-old legendary singer is set to perform a series […]
Judge Says California Inmate on Death Row for 33 Years Must Be Released or Retried
Nationwide — A federal judge has mandated the release or retrial of Curtis Lee Ervin, a convicted murderer who has spent 33 years on California’s death row. This decision follows […]
Colorado Funeral Home Owners Who Mishandled 190 Bodies Ordered to Pay Nearly $1 Billion to the Families
Nationwide — Carie and Jon Hallford, the owners of a Colorado funeral home have been ordered to pay a judgment potentially exceeding $1 billion after being accused of failing to […]
Atlanta's Game-Changer: Jalynn Jones Hosts “Your First or Next Six Figures” for Black Business Leaders
To celebrate Black Business Month, Jalynn Jones, an influential leader in digital marketing, announces ‘Your First or Next Six Figures,’ a virtual event designed to accelerate Black women entrepreneurs to […]
Financial Field Trip Program That Takes Young Adults to Car Dealerships & Investment Properties Competes for Nipsey Hussle Business Grant
Nationwide — Diapers 2 Deposits‘ Financial Field Trip program, which teaches financial literacy to teens and young adults by taking them on field trips to financial institutions, is thrilled to […]
OASC to Host Author Talk and Discussion Featuring Dr. Donna J. Nicol’s Latest Book, “Black Woman on Board”
Nationwide — The Authors Study Club, Inc. proudly presents Dr. Donna J. Nicol, acclaimed author of “Black Woman on Board,” as the next featured guest in the Our Authors Study […]
Black Female Firefighter in Alabama Fired After Getting a Tattoo on the Back of Her Head
Nationwide — Kay’Ana Adams, an African American female firefighter from Mobile, Alabama, was dismissed from her position last year after the local fire department determined her tattoo violated department policy. […]
Missing Black Woman From Augusta, Georgia Found Dead in Atlanta
Nationwide — Family members of 36-year-old Shekema Toran, a missing African American woman from Augusta, Georgia, have confirmed that her body was discovered in a car parked in an Atlanta-area […]
Missing 4-Year-Old Black Boy From Florida Found Dead in Body of Water
Nationwide — A tragic incident in Orlando, Florida has resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy named Amere Baptiste. After wandering away from his home, he was found dead […]
Two Black Women Unite to Host the Ultimate Networking and Empowerment Soirée for Women in Washington, DC
Nationwide — Girl Go Global™ and BloomH.E.R., LLC are excited to announce that Girl, Go Bloom is making its mark in the nation’s capital on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl With No Parents Says She Would Sing Out Her Soul to Be Adopted
Nationwide — Lamara, a 10-year-old African American girl from Lancaster Texas, has a bright personality and charm, and dreams of finding a family to adopt her. Despite spending 7 years […]
27-Year-Old Black Mom of 4 Makes History, Acquires Third Restaurant Franchise
Nationwide — Meet Aleeah Smith, a serial entrepreneur mom of four and a first-generation franchise owner. At 25, she started her journey in franchising becoming the youngest franchise owner with […]
The Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund Announces New Grant Opportunity for Boston-Based Businesses
NBA Celtics Player Jrue Holiday and Olympic Gold Medalist Lauren Holiday Rally to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs in Greater Boston The first JLH Fund Boston Cohort to include an incubator and […]
Award-Winning Black Costume Designer For BET, Disney, and Marvel to Host Grand Opening of Her Victorian Steampunk Fashion Boutique
Nationwide — Carla Jordan, the Founder of Jon-Luc’ Brand and also the award-winning African American costume designer whose designs have been seen on BET, Disney, and Marvel, is thrilled to […]
Mom and Son Duo Launch Newest Black-Owned Virtual Speech Therapy Clinic
Nationwide — Dr. Henry Richardson and his mom, Dr. Joyce Richardson, have launched Virtual Speech Therapy, LLC, a Black-owned virtual clinic that brings high-quality speech therapy services directly to individuals’ […]
Black Author's 2nd Book "Someday Is Today: Achieving Racial Equity in the Workplace" Addressing Racism in Corporate America
Four years after the pandemic and the killing of George Floyd, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are under attack; new book provides a path forward for this important work, amid […]
HBCU Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Confirms That Kamala Harris is a Member
Nationwide — Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) at Howard University are filled with pride as Vice President Kamala Harris, a fellow Black woman and a member of […]
Trump Tells Thousands of Black Journalists He Didn’t Know Kamala Harris Was Black
Nationwide — During this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference in Chicago, former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity, sparking significant […]
Black Educator Who Served in the Marines For 8 Years Named "Teacher of the Year"
Nationwide — Meet Jade Thomas, a Marine veteran turned educator who was recently honored as the Houston County Teacher of the Year. With only 7 years of teaching experience, she […]
Black Teen Shot and Killed While on Trip For Basketball Tournament
Nationwide — Jakolbi Taylor, a 16-year-old African American promising young basketball player, was tragically shot and killed over the weekend while on a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years of Revolutionizing Natural Healthcare Using African Herbs
Nationwide — At only 31 years old, KhadiYah Preciado, an African American entrepreneur from Memphis, Tennessee, is celebrating ten years in business as the founder of Yah’s Apothecary, a holistic […]
Black Woman Sports Executive of 20 Years Launches New TV Sports Competition Show For Athletes
Nationwide — Alexis Levi, Founder and CEO of Next Sports Pro LLC, is launching a new TV show called The Next American Sports Pro Competition. It’s the latest and greatest […]
Shakea Miller Makes History as the First Black Woman to Establish a Degree-Granting Technical College in Alabama
Nationwide — Meet Shakea Miller, the first African American woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. She accomplished this on June 24, 2024, when she officially opened 1 […]
Meet the Black Nurse Who Has Helped Over 1,000 Plus Struggling Nurse Graduates to Pass Their Boards
Nationwide — Nurse Chioma Okeke, who has been known for her original online social media presence, has developed an educational test prep company known as Choosing Nursing that she launched […]
Black Attorney From Atlanta Joins Cast of TV Legal Drama Series
Nationwide — Atlanta attorney Tiffany M. Simmons (IG: @theplugslawyer) has joined the Street Legal television franchise as a main cast member in its new spin-off, Street Legal South. The new […]
Three Friends Launch Black-Owned Line of "Ghetto" Poptarts and Pancake Mix Now Sold in Target
Nationwide — Ghetto Gastro, a Black-owned Brooklyn-based brand created by entrepreneurs Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker, is now selling their line of “ghetto” pop-tarts (toaster pastries) and pancake […]
Black Mompreneur and Nurse For 20 Years is Now an Online Retailer of Scrubs and Other Nursing Accessories
Nationwide – Tameka Copeland, an African American mom of four children and a Registered Nurse for 20 years from Riverview, Florida, is now the founder and CEO of Star Love […]
HBCU Graduate Selected for 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Nationwide — Hamilton Entertainment Employment Law LLC is excited to announce that the Rise Her Network is delighted to recognize award-winning Attorney Myra Hamilton and Certified Artificial Intelligence Speaker and […]
Black Couple, Owners of Backpack/ Luggage Line With Diverse Characters Donate Free Backpacks to Students
Nationwide — Kelie and Donovan Charles, an African American couple and the Founders of Dutchess and Duke, a rising Black-owned brand known for its diverse character backpacks and luggage, have […]
Black-Led Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices
Nationwide — JaroGO, a next-generation streaming and media platform, has announced the launch of the “Host The Culture. Own the Moment.” Nationwide Host Competition in partnership with the Peachtree Village […]
Landmark Federal Ruling by Black Attorney Continues to Protect Millions from Torture
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
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"
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 […]