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 […]
Black-Owned Herbal Brand Celebrates 12 Years Offering Products to Overcome Issues in the Bedroom
Nationwide — Live Natural is a Black-owned brand that has successfully been offering natural products for men suffering from erectile dysfunction since 2012. J.R. Scroggings, Founder and CEO of the […]
Founder of Black-Owned Social Media Platform on Track to Soon Have 100,000 Users
Nationwide — Ernest L. Manning, founder and CEO of WeKinFolk, a Black social media platform that began its journey in November 2020, says that he is well on his way […]
Tyrese Clarifies He Was Not Arrested For Failure to Pay Child Support
Nationwide — Tyrese Gibson has addressed recent reports of his detention related to unpaid child support. In a statement to Us Weekly on Wednesday, September 11, Gibson clarified the situation, […]
Uber Driver Admits to Raping and Killing Single Black Mom After Picking Her Up
Nationwide — Chanti Dixon, a 30-year-old African American mother of two, was tragically found dead after disappearing from an Indianapolis nightclub where she worked. She had taken an Uber ride […]
Founder of Black-Owned Massage Therapy & Spa Celebrates 13 Years of Wellness for the Community
Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Cameron Richards, a licensed massage therapist with over 15 years of experience who is also the Founder of Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa in Floral […]
Leonard Lee and Robert Lewis Announce Call to Action for Black Men at the 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Conference
Nationwide — Leonard Lee and Robert Lewis, founders of the “I Am a Man, A Black Man” project, will attend the 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) Annual Legislative […]
Washington DC Screening of “A Time To Yell: More Than a Statue,” Winner of the BronzeLens Film Festival Best Documentary Award
Nationwide — The production teams at Davisville, LLC and Untouchable Creative, Inc are proud to bring two screenings of its award-winning documentary A Time to Yell: More Than a Statue […]
Virginia Students Raise $20K to Buy Their Favorite School Custodian a Jeep
Nationwide — A group of high school students from James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, recently surprised their school’s custodian, Francis Apraku, with his dream car to show their […]
6-Year-Old Black Girl Returns Home From School Without Her Shorts, Parents Outraged
Nationwide — An African American couple from Newton, Georgia, is expressing their outrage after discovering that their 6-year-old daughter, Aylah, spent several hours at school dressed only in a T-shirt […]
Black High School Football Player Collapses, Dies on Field During Game
Nationwide — The Port St. Joe High School community in Panama City, Florida, is grieving the unexpected loss of standout athlete and honors student Chance Gainer. The 18-year-old collapsed during […]
Award-Winning Black Author Celebrates Having Written 15 Published Books Since 2011
Nationwide — Accomplished author Nicholas Maze is celebrating having written 15 published books. He wrote the last seven books in a span of 14 months. If anyone were to do […]
Founder of Organization For Black and Brown Girls Celebrates 10 Years of Impact With “Love Your Heart” Gala and Auction
Nationwide — Essence Harris Banks, CEO and Founder of Heart N Hands, a leading nonprofit dedicated to heart health education for young girls especially disadvantaged girls of color, proudly announces […]
Black Doctor Launches New Platform to Support Dads and Combat the “Invisible Parent” Syndrome
Nationwide — Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, known as the “Dadvocate,” is excited to announce the launch of Dad-Ease, LLC, a Black-owned organization dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of the […]
Legendary Black Firefighter Releases New Book, "Black Heroes of Fire: Chicago's 100 Years of Public Service"
Nationwide — Dekalb Walcott’s new book, Black Heroes of Fire, Chicago’s 100 Years of Public Service: A Historic Photographic Archival Documentary (Engine Company 12 – 1872 to 1972), contains a […]
Singer Ginuwine Celebrates Two Months of Being Sober, Encourages Others to Look Within
Nationwide — 53-year-old Ginuwine is celebrating that he’s officially two months sober. The multi-platinum-selling R&B singer shared the exciting news with his followers on social media, highlighting the personal significance […]
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Quietly Lists His Beverly Hills Mansion for $61 Million
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs is selling his luxurious Beverly Hills mansion for $61 million, marking a significant moment in Los Angeles real estate. The sale comes as the music […]
In a Broken Healthcare System, Black Herbalists Lead the Charge: Karen Rose Calls for 'A Healer in Every Home'
Nationwide — As political tensions rise and the healthcare system continues to fail Black and Brown communities, the urgency of self-reliance in health has never been more unmistakable. Master Herbalist […]
Black Animated Series, Super CJ, Surpasses 99.4% of YouTube Channels Globally in 6 Months
The Super CJ Animated Series featured on @JustLikeMeTV is Predicted to Surpass 100,000 Views Per Episode on YouTube in the Next Six Weeks. Nationwide — Get ready for a viewing […]
Young Black Doctor From California Sadly Passes Away After Electric Scooter Crash
Nationwide — Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a 32-year-old first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, tragically lost her life in Sacramento, California, after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric […]
71-Year-Old Black Grandpa From Florida Found Dead in Nursing Home Closet, Family Seeks Answers
Nationwide — The family of 71-year-old Elin Etienne, an African American father and grandfather from North Miami, Florida, is demanding answers after a tragic incident at a local nursing facility. […]
Black Attorney Continues to Make History, Named Criminal Defense Litigator of the Year for 2024
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 selected […]
Wrongfully Convicted as a Teen, This Retired Black Professor Once Faced the Electric Chair
Nationwide — Dr. Rudolph Alexander, Jr., who was a Professor at Ohio State University for 25 years, was once a victim of both racial discrimination and criminal injustice. His story […]
Black Man Earns Ph.D. After Being Expelled, Arrested and a Judge Telling Him He'd Be Dead in 5 Years
Nationwide — Dr. Tommie Mabry grew up in one of Jackson, Mississippi’s roughest neighborhoods. When he was in the fifth grade, he was arrested for breaking into the state fairgrounds. […]
Entrepreneur Makes History After Helping 6,000 Black Authors Get on Podcasts, Stages, and TV
Nationwide — Meet Taurea Vision Avant, the woman on a mission to uplift Black voices and make sure our stories are heard loud and clear. As the founder and CEO […]
Founder of Cash Value Wealth Builders Summit to Empower Black and Brown Entrepreneurs in Atlanta
Nationwide — Black and brown entrepreneurs seeking to take control of their financial futures will gather at the Cash Value Wealth Builders Summit on November 1-2, 2024, at The Starling […]
Black Entrepreneur Exposes Systemic Discrimination in the Tech Industry
Nationwide — In a powerful revelation, George McKinney, CEO of ViQUAL Medical and Better Life Technologies, has shed light on the systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs in the technology […]
Only Black Man to Serve on Kansas Township Board Says He Was Illegally Removed Because of Racism
Nationwide — Duane Boldridge, from Atchison, Kansas, says that on March 7, 2024, he was removed from his position as Treasurer by recall vote that was held illegally. He alleges […]
Two Black Authors From Detroit Reveal the Powerful Connection Between Black Women and Women of the Bible
Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder, two African American authors from Detroit, Michigans are on a mission: to combine their faith, their Black-ness and their […]
Rapper T.I. Announces That His 20-Year-Old Son, King Harris, is Expecting His First Child
Nationwide — Rapper T.I.’s youngest son, King Harris, 20, is preparing to welcome his first child, marking a new chapter for the young artist and his family.
Judge Joe Brown Attacks Kamala Harris, Says She Has a Lazy Reputation
Nationwide — Former TV Judge Joe Brown has recently stirred controversy with his harsh criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as an “old hoe” in a candid […]
Black High School Principal in North Carolina Suspended With Pay Just a Week Before New School Year Starts
Nationwide — LeDuan Pratt, the principal of Hopewell High School in Huntersville, North Carolina, has been placed on suspension just before the commencement of the 2024-2025 academic year. The decision, […]
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Wants to Be Adopted Says She Loves to Accessorize
Nationwide — Meet Gabby, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from the Texas foster care system who is looking for her forever family. Despite facing some tough times, she remains upbeat […]
11-Year-Old and 9-Year-Old Black Siblings Are Waiting to Be Adopted Together
Nationwide — Meet 11-year-old Have’Ana and 9-year-old Layla, two African American sisters from North Texas, who are searching for a forever family to adopt them together. These sisters share a […]
People Upset That Taraji P. Henson is Hanging Out With Russell Simmons in Bali
Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson’s recent visit to Russell Simmons in Bali has sparked controversy on social media, with many users expressing their disapproval of her association with the former […]
New Jersey Black Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison For Fatally Punching Racist Who Called Him N-Word
Nationwide — Anthony Collins, a 41-year-old African American man from Toms River, New Jersey, has been sentenced to three years in state prison after a confrontation that turned fatal. The […]
Carjacking Victim in Mississippi Says He Had to Pay to Get His Car Back From Police
Nationwide — Michael Ransom, an African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, who was carjacked, says that he is frustrated and overwhelmed after going through a lengthy and expensive process to […]
Karen From Utah Arrested After Arguing With Teen in Restaurant About Her Miniskirt
Nationwide — Ida Lorenzo, a 49-year-old former legal secretary from St. George, Utah, was arrested for taking matters into her own hands at a local Sakura Japanese Steakhouse. Lorenzo was […]
Georgia Dad Arrested For Beating His 3-Year-Old Toddler in a Parking Lot
Nationwide — James Collins, a 44-year-old father from Lilburn, Georgia, has been arrested after being caught on video allegedly beating his 3-year-old son in a local Kroger parking lot. The […]
50 Cent Wins $1 Billion Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Alleging He Stole His Life Story
Nationwide — Rapper and television mogul 50 Cent has triumphed in a $1 billion lawsuit filed by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin, over the hit TV series Power, […]
HBCU Grad, Former Girls Basketball Star From Mississippi Dies in Car Crash
Nationwide — Jazmin Boyd, a former basketball star from Hattiesburg High School and an HBCU alumna from Grambling State University, died on July 19th from injuries sustained in a car […]
Ebony Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Black Girl From California
Nationwide — Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating a 14-year-old African American girl who has been missing for several months. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Ebony […]
25-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History, Wins Miss Iowa Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — McKenzie Kerry has made history by winning the Miss Iowa USA pageant, becoming only the second Black woman to win the title in over 70 years. At 25 years […]
Black Mom From Louisiana Says Her Son Was Killed Because of a Custody Battle
Nationwide — LaSonia Harris, an African American mom from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is heartbroken after her 20-year-old son, Steven Harris, was killed allegedly due to a custody dispute. He was […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Allegedly Suffocated to Death By Her 12-Year-Old Cousin While Sleeping
Nationwide — Demeria Hollingsworth, an 8-year-old African American girl from Nashville, Tennessee, was reportedly found dead after her 12-year-old cousin suffocated her while she slept. The horrifying act allegedly happened […]
Armed Robbery Suspect Live Streams Police Chase with Girlfriend, Baby in Car
Nationwide — Daiyaan Henderson, a 21-year-old African American man wanted for an armed robbery, led police on a high-speed chase in Los Angeles, California, with his girlfriend and 2-month-old baby […]
Black Teacher Wins NYC Housing Lottery, Pays $881 a Month For 1-Bedroom Apartment
Nationwide — Nahjae Olin, a 26-year-old African American woman from the Bronx, New York, has won a spot in the NYC housing lottery and now pays just $881 a month […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Gives Back to the Hospital Where She Was Born
Nationwide — Julia Scott, a 7-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, spent her summer running a snow cone business. She used the money she earned to give back to […]
Police Arrest Black Mom Desperately Trying to Find Her Missing Daughter
Nationwide — Latricia Hartley, an African American mother from San Francisco, was arrested by local police as she desperately searched for her 14-year-old daughter who went missing. It comes after […]
7-Year-Old Boy From New York Dies After Being Struck By U-Haul Truck
Nationwide — Hakeem Badger, a 7-year-old African American boy from New York, died weeks after being struck by a U-Haul truck on the Fourth of July.
Black Man Finally Gets Job Interview After Changing His Name on His Resume
Nationwide — Dwight Jackson, a 27-year-old African American man from Detroit, Michigan, has filed a lawsuit against Shinola Hotel, claiming he was granted a job interview only after changing his […]
Rapper Lil Durk’s 10-Year-Old Son Shoots His Stepfather in Defense of His Mom
Nationwide — Last week, a 10-year-old boy, the biological son of rapper Lil Durk, shot his stepfather to protect his mother during a domestic dispute, possibly related to custody issues. […]