Nationwide — In a shocking turn of events, questions arise about potential systemic financial discrimination within the banking sector as Prodigal Sons and Daughters (PSD), a longstanding black non-profit organization, […]
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Male Success Summit with Keynote Speaker Les Brown Looking for 5,000 Black Men to Make the World Better
An Unforgettable Gathering of Kings, Visionaries, and Inspirational Leaders Coming to Atlanta Nationwide — Dr. Robert J. Watkins, Founder and Chairman of the highly anticipated Kings & Priests event, and […]
Black Author Releases Inspirational “ABC Book of Affirmative Words” For Children
Nationwide — Entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Rashaan Peek is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated ABC Book of Affirmative Words. This remarkable publication is set to […]
Founder of Black-Owned Tech Startup Launches Online Service For Mentoring and Therapy
Nationwide — Meet Emery M. McClendon, Esq., a successful inventor, attorney, and the founder of The Odd Pro (T.O.P.), a pioneering Black-owned tech startup that provides individuals with an all-encompassing support […]
Black Female Correctional Officer Speaks Out After Allegedly Being Sexually Harrassed and Assaulted By Deputy Warden
Nationwide — Ms. Kimberly Gray, an African American female officer who allegedly was sexually harassed and assaulted by a Deputy Warden in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is speaking out about the coverup […]
New Documentary About the Untold Story of Black Librarians Set to Inspire and Illuminate in 2025
Nationwide — Amidst the rising challenges of book banning and censorship, a documentary is set to shed light on the contributions of Black Librarians who stand on the front lines, […]
8th Annual Black Sustainability Summit to Be Held in Metro Atlanta, October 6-8th
Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. proudly unveils the upcoming 8th Annual Black Sustainability Summit, set to take place from October 6th to October 8th, 2023, throughout the Metro Atlanta area. […]
Young Black Entrepreneurs, Siblings Launch New Line of Educational STEM Toys in Retail Stores
Nationwide — 10-year-old Ava N. Simmons (aka Ava the STEM Princess®) and her sister Chynah Jeter of Durham, North Carolina, have partnered with retailers across the U.S. and Canada to […]
Black Nurse Makes History with First Ever Mobile Tiny Home Psychiatric Clinic in Georgia
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Joanne McDougal Patterson, a pioneering psychiatric nurse practitioner and entrepreneur that has revolutionized mental health treatment in Metro Atlanta by establishing the first-ever tiny home clinic. […]
Author Releases New Novel About Being Black in Amerikkka
Nationwide — Author Jeh Allen has announced the launch of BLACK: The Bear on Our Backs, the first book in his Black Novel Series. The book addresses issues and concerns […]
Two Stock Trading Experts Create Fun Online Game to Teach African Americans How to Trade Options
Nationwide — Meet J.R. Fenwick (known as “The Stock FLipper”) and Eric V. Johnson (known as “The Options Professor”), the creators of an online game called FLip That Option. The […]
29-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Professor to Teach Simultaneously at 4 Universities
Nationwide — Earlier this year, Dr. Eli Joseph made history as the youngest Black instructor to teach simultaneously at three prestigious universities – Columbia University, New York University, and UCLA […]
15-Year-Old Black Student From Florida Skips from 9th Grade to 12th Grade
Nationwide — Janiya Baker, a 15-year-old student from Homestead, Florida, has accelerated from the 9th grade straight to the 12th grade within a single year. She has made history as […]
Award-Winning Author Releases Anthology of Poetry for Black Women, "Women: The Story of She"
Nationwide — Author Travis Peagler has once again demonstrated his exceptional talent and literary prowess with his latest poetry book, Women: The Story of She. This captivating collection explores women’s […]
Harvard Grad Calls For 3,000 Black Women With High School Diplomas to Help Her Set a World Record
Nationwide — Meet Jen Franks Ahaghotu, a US-based CEO and graduate of Harvard University who believes in the power of Black women’s educational achievements to change the world. She is […]
Empowering Journal for Black Dads Launched By CEO of Fathers Incorporated
Nationwide — The launch of Strength of the Father: Affirmations for Black Dads represents a pivotal moment in the narrative of Black fatherhood. This groundbreaking journal, authored by Kenneth Braswell, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches LyingClient.com, a Platform That Exposes Dishonest Customers
Meet Tamera Preacher, the founder and CEO of LyingClient.com, a website she envisioned after having three consecutive bad experiences with difficult customers. On one occasion, her general contracting company, one […]
Founder of Chicago-Based Black-Owned Firm Celebrates Making the Inc. 5000 List for the First Time
Nationwide — Inc. has revealed that AtkCo (Atkins Coordination, inc) ranks No. 1395 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious […]
Black Entrepreneur Releases Newest Shoe Designs For Fraternities and Sororities of the Divine 9
Nationwide — Kam Ballard, the owner of b.c.e. Custom Shoes, based in Birmingham, Alabama, is determined to change the shoe game for organizations within the Divine 9 by creating unique […]
Actress Jackée Harry to Star in 3-Part Movie Series on LMN (Lifetime Movie Network)
Nationwide — LMN will debut the three-part movie series event, As Luck Would Have It, starring Jackée Harry (Days of Our Lives) as Gabbi Luck, a retired professor turned amateur […]
Retired Black Educator of 31 Years Introduces STEM Learning Cards For Pre-School Students
Nationwide — In a dynamic move aimed at shaping the future of early education, retired educator and prominent educational consultant, Areulia Davis, introduces a unique STEM learning card set specifically […]
Triplets From Baltimore Make History as HBCU Students in Atlanta
Nationwide — Meet Tony Jr. Hicks and his two sisters Sanai and Morgan, triplets from Baltimore, Maryland, who eached weighed less than 2 pounds when they were prematurely born. But […]
Black Founder Celebrates Her Fashion Brand Being Ranked on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Nationwide — Jessica Brooks, founder and CEO of J. Brooks Boutique, an Atlanta-based women’s apparel company, is celebrating having achieved a ranking of 446 on the prestigious 2023 Inc. 5000 […]
Black Mom of 5 Launches New Product to Help Women Recover After Childbirth
Nationwide — Britnee Wheeler, a military spouse and mother of five who is also the founder and CEO of Rose Maternity Co., is thrilled to launch an innovative, patent-pending product […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen With 3 Degrees Becomes America's Youngest Full-Time Teacher
Nationwide — Shania Muhammad, a 16-year-old girl from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who already has three college degrees, has become America’s youngest full-time salaried teacher. She is currently teaching the third […]
Actress Noniece Williams and Blac Chyna Both Receive Doctorates from Sacramento Theological Seminary & Bible College
Nationwide — It is almost unheard of to find people who are heavily invested in the entertainment industry excelling in academic pursuits. This is what makes Noniece Williams and Blac […]
Single Dad of Two Makes History, One of Few Blacks Inducted into Speakers Hall of Fame
Nationwide — Dr. Delatorro McNeal II, a single dad of two daughters, has been a professional speaker for 20 years, and has now made history as one of the only […]
96-Year-Old Black Woman From Alabama, Selling Newspapers For 50 Years and Counting
Nationwide — Meet Louise Nall, a remarkable 96-year-old Black woman from Montgomery, Alabama who’s been selling The Tuskegee News newspapers for over 56 years and counting.
Black Founder of Fastest-Growing Online Community For Women Investors to Present at 2023 Invest Fest in Atlanta
Nationwide — Cassandra Cummings, founder and CEO of The Stocks & Stilettos Society, the fastest-growing online community of women investors is set women scheduled to address the attendees at this […]
Black Author Aims to End Corporate Bullying With Her Children’s Representational Books
Nationwide — Alvarys Santana, a corporate mid-level management leader, is also the founder and CEO of ASC Books, changing the educational landscape with her children’s books that focus on representation, […]
Celebrity Black Dentist, Dr. Catrise Austin, Unveils VIP Smiles Dentistry Relaunch in New York City
Nationwide — Celebrated dentist Dr. Catrise Austin announces the exciting relaunch of VIP Smiles Dentistry Practice, centrally located in Midtown New York City. Amidst the vibrant celebration of Black Business […]
Black Entrepreneur Sues Kaiser Permanente For $50 Million For Alleged Theft of Intellectual Property
Nationwide — George McKinney, the founder and CEO of ViQUAL Medical Technology LLC, a small Black-owned firm, has been embattled in a tooth-and-nail legal brawl with Kaiser Permanente that has […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Florida Black Congresswoman Resigns to Avoid Facing Fraud and Ethics Allegations
Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing after ethics violations and a federal indictment tied to FEMA funds. The resignation […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
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 […]