Nationwide — Global Power Tour, the global business and leadership conference founded by Kristi Muhammad, will reach its 30th and final city in Houston on January 10 to 11. The […]
Two Former Black School Principals Release New Book to Inspire Black Children From Classroom to Consciousness
Nationwide — Dr. Sheka Houston, formerly the principal of a middle school, and Dr. Tammy Taylor, formerly the principal of an elementary school, have partnered to release Amir’s Awakening: His […]
The New Black Star Center in Ghana Offers Black Diaspora a Blueprint to Repatriate to Ghana with Clarity and Confidence
Nationwide — Co-Architect of Ghana’s Year of Return launches the Black Star Resource & Repatriation Center, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to help African descendants return home to Ghana with strategy, […]
Jay-Z Reportedly Invests $500M in K-Pop Music, Lifestyle, and Entertainment Brands
Nationwide — Jay-Z is stepping into the global K-Pop market with a $500 million investment fund. His firm, MarcyPen Capital Partners, is partnering with South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management to help […]
Russell Simmons Responds to Ex-Wife Kimora's Comments About Their Relationship
Nationwide — Record executive and entrepreneur Russell Simmons responded to claims from his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, that she doesn’t have a relationship with her children’s fathers. He said he […]
Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Plan for Farmers Funded by Tariff Revenue
Nationwide — President Trump announced a $12 billion bailout for U.S. farmers, saying the funding will come from revenue collected through tariffs. The aid is aimed at growers who have […]
Black Mom and 11-Year-Old Daughter Shot and Killed at Home, Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — Connie Jackson, an African American mother from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and her 11-year-old daughter Arielle were shot and killed inside their home. Authorities have arrested Jackson’s boyfriend, Roland […]
Black Man Dies from Severe Asthma Attack. His Family Blames EMS
Nationwide — Charlie Christopher-Michael Evans, a 32-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, died after a severe asthma attack while waiting for emergency help. His family says EMS arrived too […]
“Queen of Crowns” Debut by Black Artist Stuns Atlanta, Marking a Cultural Breakthrough for the Power and Beauty of Black Women
Nationwide — As Atlanta prepares for a landmark Kwanzaa season celebrating unity, purpose, and collective investment, the city is still vibrating from the explosive debut of Queen of Crowns — […]
Trump Fails Miserably Trying to Prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James
Nationwide — New York Attorney General Letitia James avoided indictment once again after a federal grand jury chose not to bring charges. This marks the third failed effort by the […]
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Returns Home for Recovery After Stage Accident
Nationwide — Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry has returned home to Jamaica after a serious onstage accident at the Miss Universe competition in Bangkok last month. She will be […]
Diddy’s Mom Responds to Netflix Documentary, “My Son Did Not Slap Me”
Nationwide — Janice Combs, Diddy’s mother, is speaking out against the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. She says the film spreads false claims about her son and their family, and […]
Black Woman with a Doctorate Degree Becomes Supreme Ms. National Elite Beauty USA
Nationwide — Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon, an award-winning educator and pastor, is recognized as the Supreme Ms. National Elite Beauty USA for the Elite Beauty USA pageant platform. She is the […]
Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Debuts on Nordstrom Online, Marketing a New Ear of Luxury Access
Nationwide — VIE LORIE, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand defining a new lexicon of modern elegance, has announced its highly anticipated launch on Nordstrom’s online platform. The partnership introduces a […]
Black Entrepreneur Known as “The Tax Docta” Honored for 17 Years of Community Service
Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, known as The Tax Docta, proudly celebrates her 17th year of dedicated community service. Having overcome homelessness and the challenges of living on a […]
Meet the Black Publishing Coach Empowering Authors to Turn Their Books Into Real Money
Nationwide — Vanessa Collins spent sixteen years watching the same heartbreaking pattern repeat itself. Authors would pour everything into their manuscripts, celebrate their book launch, then sit back waiting for […]
Black Woman CEO of Million Dollar Brand Celebrates 20 Years of Community Service and Leadership
Nationwide — Nicole Linton, CEO of Nicobi Cares and Co-Founder of Nicobi Foods, is celebrating 20 years of committed community service, mentorship, and steady leadership. Her Black family-owned brand sells […]
Black-Owned Brand Makes History With Its Signature Hibiscus Mead
Nationwide — Zydeco Meadery, is shining a spotlight this winter season on Carnival Rose, its signature hibiscus mead inspired by the beloved Caribbean and Latin American Christmas drink known as […]
Black Couple Who Own a Wellness Clinic Launch Initiative Donating Funds to Families in Need
Nationwide — La Lueur Health & Wellness, a nurse practitioner–led and veteran-owned wellness clinic in Dallas, Texas, has launched The Glow by Grace Project, an initiative donating 10 percent of […]
Black-Owned Designer Jewelry Brand, Balacia, is Now Available at Nordstrom
Nationwide — Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia, the Black-owned, designer jewelry brand best known for its signature engagement rings and unisex fine jewelry, has officially launched online at […]
Black Entrepreneur Engineers First-Ever Conversational AI System That Transforms Mortgage Lending
Nationwide — Troy Smith, Founder and CEO of The G1 Group, has engineered Carol iE3, the first and only artificial intelligence system in the NonQM mortgage industry that handles complete […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Limited-Edition Luxury Fragrance to Honor Her Late Mom
Nationwide — Nellie Lee Perfume is proud to introduce “SHE,” a limited-edition luxury fragrance created by Rev. Dr. Debra A. Davis to honor the powerful legacy of her late mother, […]
"Not Every Woman" — A Bold, Intimate, and Timely Story of Sisterhood — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV
Nationwide — Not Every Woman, a gripping new character-driven drama exploring the inner lives of four Black women, is now available to audiences worldwide on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. […]
Founder of Black On Demand TV Unveils Fall Premiere Lineup Featuring Season 2 Favorites and Eight New Creator-Led Shows
Nationwide — Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black On Demand TV, a fast-growing, independently Black-owned streaming network, proudly announces the launch of its 2025 Fall Premiere Lineup, including the […]
Meet the Black Author Whose Book Tells a Timely Story About Police Brutality and the Road to Street Justice
Nationwide — In a nation still grappling with the trauma of racial injustice and police brutality, author Latiera Nicole delivers a timely, soul-stirring debut novel, The Hand of Just-Us, that […]
Meet the Owners Behind the Largest Black-Owned Tour Company in Ghana
Nationwide — As global interest in Africa reaches historic heights, one company has become a beacon for the diaspora’s journey home. Landtours Ghana, co-led by African American entrepreneur Mona Boyd […]
Black Author Releases New Book About Dismantling White Supremacy During the Post-Civil War Reconstruction Era
Nationwide — J. Darnell Johnson, the 2025 Black Authors Matter Award winner in the Young Adult category, has released a new book titled Dark Country, a powerful story about dismantling […]
Black Entrepreneur Expands into Smart Fragrance Technology, Launches Fragrance Spray Stations
Nationwide — Patrick Whitney, the Founder and CEO of American Luxury Unlimited (ALU), a Black-owned luxury fragrance house known for crafting bold, confidence-raising scents, announces a major new chapter in […]
Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. Unveils Groundbreaking New Show: Say Yes When Life Says No
A Transformative Series Spotlighting Resilience, Reinvention, and Radical Yes Nationwide — Nationally respected leader, author, and visionary Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. announces the launch of his groundbreaking and timely […]
State of Minnesota is Defending Somali Immigrants That Trump Called “Garbage”
Nationwide — Minnesota is standing up for its Somali community after President Trump called Somali residents “garbage” and federal agents arrested a few undocumented immigrants. State leaders, residents, and advocacy […]
Indie Book Publisher Announces Extension of The Writers Cypher Poetry and Short Story Contest, Deadline Extended to December 30th
Nationwide — Writers’ Row Publishing House, a growing indie-book publisher, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever creative writing competition, The Writers Cypher. The contest offers a dynamic […]
Gospel Singer Jekalyn Carr Launches Limited-Edition Doll, Sells Out Within an Hour
Nationwide — Gospel singer Jekalyn Carr launched her first-ever signature doll, and it sold out in just 1 hour. The instant success highlights her influence expanding beyond music into lifestyle and […]
High School Coach Arrested for Allegedly Hitting and Choking Players
Nationwide — Darius Terrell Robinson, a former high school football coach in Greene County, Georgia, was arrested after investigators say he hit and choked players during the 2025 season. Authorities say […]
White Judge Arrested for DUI, Already Released from Jail and Will Return to Her Job
Nationwide — Karen Sanders, a Justice Court judge in DeSoto County, Mississippi, was arrested Saturday for DUI and careless driving after a traffic stop in Hernando. She has been released […]
Police Say Violent Gang Leader in Georgia Lured Kids With Ice Cream Trucks and Games
Nationwide — Jamar Ramsay, a violent gang leader of the 1-8 Trey Bloods in Georgia allegedly lured kids with ice cream trucks and bounce houses while running a multi-state crime […]
Deadly Wild Mushrooms Raise Health Alarms Across California
Nationwide — Wild mushrooms are causing serious health problems in California, with one death and several cases of severe liver damage reported. Officials warn that even experienced foragers can easily confuse […]
Trump Could Be Guilty of War Crimes for a Drug Boat Strike That Killed Two Survivors
Nationwide — The US military is under scrutiny after a September strike carried out during Trump’s broader anti-narcotics campaign killed two men clinging to a capsized drug boat. Lawmakers later learned […]
Man Arrested for Murdering Someone Goes Viral for His Good Looks
Nationwide — Justin Scott Waters, a 33-year-old African American man from Stone Mountain, Georgia, was charged with murder after a street fight left Taha Ibrahim Tahanur dead. His arrest later […]
Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez for Drug Conviction
Nationwide — Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been released from a U.S. prison after President Donald Trump granted him a full pardon. He had been serving a 45-year […]
Black Mom Outraged After Her Son Suffers Bloodied Face on School Bus
Nationwide — Michael Perrin, a 7-year-old African American boy who has Down Syndrome, suffered a black eye and a bloody face after falling on his school bus. His mother, Elizabeth […]
Young Pregnant Black Mom Almost Died from a Stroke After Giving Birth
Nationwide — Shannel Pearmen, an African American mother from Baltimore, Maryland, almost died from a stroke just a week after giving birth. She now shares her story to raise awareness […]
Man Sentenced for Abducting His 12-Year-Old Cousin and Pouring Bleach on His Face
Nationwide — DeMarcus Pleasure, a 33-year-old African American man from Dayton, Ohio, abducted his 12-year-old cousin and poured bleach on his face, causing serious injuries. He has now pleaded guilty […]
Poet Amanda Gorman Named UNICEF New Ambassador, Continues Fight for Children’s Rights
Nationwide — Amanda Gorman, a 27-year-old poet and activist, has been named UNICEF’s newest ambassador, continuing her work for children’s rights. She will perform an original poem at the upcoming […]
Black Dad of 5 Dies While Trying to Save His Son at the Beach in Hawaii
Nationwide — Jeffrey Diaz, a Navy master at arms and father of five, died saving his 9-year-old son from drowning during a family beach trip on Kauai. What was meant […]
Employee Accused of Stealing $610K from the Dental Office Where She Worked
Nationwide — Police in South Carolina have arrested a Myrtle Beach dental office employee accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from her workplace, adding her case to […]
Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year
Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]
Woman Blasted for Twerking in Front of Casket at Funeral With Kids Present
Nationwide — A woman from Kansas City has gone viral for an especially shocking moment caught on video during a funeral, where she was seen twerking in front of a […]
Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Allegedly Choked and Punched His 15-Year-Old Baby Sister
Nationwide — Former NBA star Patrick Beverley, 37, is now facing serious allegations after being arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, over claims that he assaulted his 15-year-old sister during […]
Four Men Arrested After Attempting to Cash Stolen Treasury Check Worth $28M
Nationwide — Four men were arrested in South Florida after authorities say they tried to cash a stolen U.S. Treasury check worth nearly $28 million, unknowingly involving an undercover officer […]
Black Mom of 3 Transforms from 800 Pounds to Nearly 300 Pounds, Looks Completely Different
Nationwide — Marla McCants, an African American woman who once weighed nearly 800 pounds, has lost almost 500 pounds and completely transformed her life. Today, she thrives as a motivational speaker, […]
Chiropractor Arrested for Using Hidden Cameras to Record 180 of His Patients Undressing
Nationwide — David Hanson, a chiropractor from Batavia, Illinois, reportedly used hidden cameras to secretly record over 180 patients, some of them nude, and also allegedly possessed child pornography unrelated […]
President Trump Threatens BBC With $1 Billion Lawsuit for Not Apologizing
Nationwide — President Trump is demanding the BBC retract what he calls false and misleading claims in a documentary about his January 6, 2021 speech or face a $1 billion […]
Trump Slams Air Traffic Controllers Who Didn't Work During Government Shutdown
Nationwide — President Donald Trump on Monday criticized air traffic controllers who refused to work without pay during the government shutdown, warning that those who failed to report for duty […]
Trump Could Barely Stay Awake at White House Meeting 30+ Days into the Government Shutdown
Nationwide — Images of President Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes during an Oval Office announcement have sparked widespread attention on social media, prompting discussion about his health and […]
Woman Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Jail If Inmates Aren't Released By Midnight
Nationwide — Kelvionia Townsend, a 23-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested after police said she threatened to blow up Jail East if inmates were not released by […]