Nationwide — Sam Ayeni, the founder and CEO of AfriKare Life Financial Company, has helped hundreds of Black families to pay off their debts, pay off their mortgages, and then […]
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Black Mom and Son Duo Host 10th Annual Talent Showcase and Resource Expo in Chicago
Nationwide — Natalie Manning and her son, Dorian, are the founders of This is Life, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that they created 10 years ago to offer a platform to […]
Black Educator of 50 Years Says Her Workbook Series Can Help Every Child in America to Learn How to Read
Nationwide — “Over 85% of Black children attending our nation’s public schools don’t know how to read,” according to Berkeley, California teacher Rosa Higgs. But she insists that she has […]
Meet the Black Scholar Who Has Spent 30 Years Researching Inventors of Color
Nationwide — Keith C. Holmes, researcher and founder, has spent over thirty years researching inventors of color. His company, Global Black Inventor Research Projects, Inc., which began in Brooklyn, New […]
After 7 Years of Research, Black Entrepreneur Finally Develops New Hair Growth Oil Formula
Nationwide — Mariah Lovermore, an African American cosmetologist who is also the founder and CEO of Naija by Lovemore beauty products, spent seven years researching and developing a hair growth […]
New Book by Walter the Educator Uses Poetry to Discuss Life Lessons
Nationwide — Helping people with life lessons via unique poems is the subject of a new book by Walter the Educator entitled Do You Play Football: Poems about Life Lessons […]
60-Year-Old Personal Fitness Trainer Invents Revolutionary All-in-One Push-Up Bar for Home and Commercial Gyms
Nationwide — E. Earl Jenkins, founder and CEO of Core Champion, Inc, a health & wellness company, specializing in fitness training equipment, accessories, apparel, and supplements, has launched the Core […]
Black Astrophysicist Makes History Again — This Time, in Haircare
Nationwide — In 2018, Miona Short became the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics. 5 years and one layoff later, […]
20-Year-Old Black Woman Graduates College, Named HBCU Entrepreneur of the Year
Nationwide — Aaliyah Duah, a recent graduate of Virginia State University, has been named HBCU Entrepreneur of the Year in recognition of her outstanding work in promoting financial literacy and […]
Black Financial Expert Reveals Game-Changing Blueprint For Money Management and Financial Freedom in New Book
Financial expert, Dorethia Kelly, offers dynamic insight and achievable strategies in her new book, #MoneyChat, to empower readers to get out of debt, manage their money and boost their credit […]
Black Pain Relief Specialist Celebrates 40 Years in Business, Launches 2nd Edition of Reflexology Book
Nationwide — Njideka Olatunde, a renowned pain relief educator and specialist based in Washington, DC with 40 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, is celebrating a major milestone in her […]
CEO of Black-Owned News App, Hayti, Launches Largest Aggregation of Black Podcasters in History
Nationwide — Cary Wheelous, the CEO of Hayti, the leading Black-owned news aggregation app that pulls content solely from Black publishers, has announced that it is officially the largest source […]
Young Black Fempreneur Reveals How She Turned a $100 Investment into $200K with Dropshipping
Nationwide — Shonae Jones, a successful dropshipper and the young CEO of The Fempreneur Agency, is empowering a new generation of women entrepreneurs with her inspiring story of how she […]
18-Year-Old Black Student Beats Cancer, Graduates High School With 4.7 GPA
Nationwide — Aya Osman, an 18-year-old African American student from Orange Park, Florida who has been battling cancer over the last two years, has graduated Summa Cum Laude from high […]
The International Black Summit Prepares For Its 33rd Annual Summit Event, August 3-6, 2023
Nationwide — Organized in 1991 to “provide an opportunity for participants to bring into being their vision for the Black community and the world,” the International Black Summit prepares to […]
HBCU Shaw University's Alumni Outcry Grows As Opposition to Rezoning Intensifies
Nationwide — Shaw University, the first HBCU in the south, is seeking to rezone 27 acres of its downtown campus in Raleigh, North Carolina, while also asking for its property […]
Black Father and Son Launch 4th Annual Online Summer Camps to Teach Financial Literacy, Investing, etc.
Nationwide — Kevon Chisolm and his 16-year-old son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. a non-profit, are offering online summer camps for children for the fourth year in a […]
South Carolina State Representative Deon Tedder and Every 1 Voice Matters Join Forces to Promote Summer Reading Initiative
Nationwide — South Carolina State Representative Deon Tedder and Every 1 Voice Matters are thrilled to announce their collaboration in promoting summer reading. As part of this partnership, 800 copies […]
Afro American Newspapers and STEM City USA Make History by Hosting 3rd Annual Black Business Matters Expo
Nationwide — Afro American Newspapers and STEM City USA have made history by hosting its third annual Black Business Matters Expo on the STEM City USA platform. The virtual event […]
13-Year-Old Among Group of Kids Graduating High School With Over 50 College Credits Earned Each
Nationwide — Meet Keniah Washington, 13, Keyanna Grant, 14, Miracle Butler, 15, Tyreek Nash, 15, and Kaitlyn Archie-McDonald, 15. This bright young African American cohort just graduated from Icon Preparatory […]
PulteGroup CEO Ryan Marshall Under Fire After Black Former Employee Reveals He Covered Up Racist “Noose Meeting”
Nationwide — Ryan Marshall, the CEO of PulteGroup, is in hot water again after one of the plaintiffs against him revealed the harassment against him for reporting racist behavior within […]
Black Attorney Renamed Top 10 Criminal & Immigration Lawyer by Industry Magazine
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland Empire, has been renamed […]
Retired Black Doctor’s Memoir “Are You a N****r or a Doctor?” Details Growing Up Amid Segregation and Personal Challenges
Nationwide — Otto E. Stallworth, Jr. is a retired medical doctor. His specialty was anesthesiology and he had practiced for over forty-five years and penned his memoir during the last […]
Qualified Black Families in Philadelphia Can Now Receive Immediate Homebuyer Assistance Up to $14K
Nationwide — Lisa K. Farrell, the CEO and Founder of Lisa Home Mortgage, says that her company is thrilled to announce the immediate availability of the highly anticipated Down Payment […]
71-Year-Old Black Mom From South Carolina Graduates College With Her Daughter
Nationwide — Yvonne Spann Sowers, a 71-year-old African American mother from Charleston, South Carolina, proudly graduated from college at the same time as her daughter, Eyamba.
Black Scholar’s New Book, “The Key to Happiness,” Destined to Become an Award-Winning Classic in 2023
Nationwide — Donald E. Archey, an esteemed African American author and motivational speaker from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is taking the motivational circuit by storm with the release of his highly […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Becomes Canada's Youngest Person to Graduate College
Nationwide — Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, a 12-year-old student from Ottawa, Canada has made history as the youngest person ever to graduate from college in her country’s history. This month, she […]
Black Entrepreneur Who Became a Millionaire After 25 Years at the Post Office Launches Mentorship Program
Nationwide — Dana Christian, a successful entrepreneur and business funding expert from Snellville, Georgia, has made it her mission to help African Americans access and leverage funding to create generational […]
Black Filmmaker Kareem Mortimer Makes History, Lands US Distribution Deal For Caribbean TV Show
By Arthia Nixon, The Ambassador Agency Nationwide — This is Paradise, the first Bahamian television series to secure a distribution deal with a major American streaming service, is officially on […]
Black Scholar Delivers Ceremony Address to Graduating Class of HBCU, Prairie View A&M University's College of Nursing
Nationwide — Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman, an author, nurse educator, caregiver advocate, and known national speaker from the Leadership Experience Tour with Shawn Fair, delivered the Prairie View A&M University […]
Founder of Black Women in Clinical Research to Host Inaugural Conference in Durham, NC at the NC Biotech Center
Nationwide — Danielle Mitchell, Founder and President of Black Women In Clinical Research (BWICR), an organization dedicated to empowering and advancing Black women in the field of clinical research, has […]
Author Cassandra Hill to Grace Essence Festival with Book Signing Event and Empowering Message
Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, esteemed author of the transformative book He Restoreth My Soul: Triumph through Adversity, and CEO & Founder of Holistic Living Consulting, is set to make a […]
Road Rage Fight Goes Viral as Man Caught Putting a Black Woman in a Chokehold
Nationwide — A video shows a road rage incident in Las Vegas, Nevada, that escalated into a violent fight after a crash near the Strip. The clip shows a white […]
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 […]