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17-Year-Old Black Triplets from New York Make History as Eagle Scouts

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Nationwide — Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers, 17-year-old triplets from Brightwaters, New York, have made history as the first African American triplets in the United States to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. They secured the honor after completing a joint service project at Brightwaters Town Hall. Henri was the first to join Scouting America. His […]

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Black Mom Welcomes 4th Baby with the Same Birthday as Her Other 3 Kids

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Nationwide — Nauzhae Drake, a 26-year-old African American mother from Apple Valley, California, has defied astronomical odds by giving birth to all four of her children on the exact same date — July 7 — but in different years. She most recently welcomed her newborn son, Kailowa, on July 7, 2025, joining his three siblings: Kewan

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Black Founder to Host 7th Annual Stock Sistar Summit to Empower Women to Invest in AI, Wealth, and Legacy

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Nationwide — The 7th Annual Stock Sistar Summit, presented by The Stocks & Stilettos Society and hosted by Cassandra Cummings, the founder, wealth mentor and author of the book, Fearless Finances: A Timeless Guide to Building Wealth, is returning to Las Vegas, Nevada, October 2-5, 2025, with a bold mission: to empower women—especially women of color—to build wealth

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3rd Annual Conference for Black Doulas to Bring Together Nearly 30 Speakers to Reclaim Birth Work and Protect Our Legacy

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Nationwide — The SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (SMC Doulas) proudly presents the 3rd Annual SMC Doula Conference, now featuring nearly 30 confirmed speakers, presenters, and subject matter experts in what promises to be the most inspiring conference for doulas. Taking place at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Portland, Oregon, on September 5-7,

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Meet the Black AI Developer Behind 19 Keys Who Has Helped Entrepreneurs Generate $17M in Revenue

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Helping Everyday Businesses Use AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Boost Profits Nationwide — While many businesses are still experimenting with AI, one developer is already reshaping how companies operate and scale. Meet Gabe Wilson, co-founder of Edgy Design Group, automation expert, and Microsoft Certified AI Engineer, trusted by cultural icon 19 Keys and a roster

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Actor Who Filed $260M Lawsuit Against Tyler Perry Speaks Out for the First Time

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Nationwide — Derek Dixon, the actor who filed a $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Tyler Perry, is speaking out for the first time about his experience and why he decided to take legal action. “I couldn’t just let him get away with this,” Dixon said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Dixon says filing the

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Black Nurse of 24 Years Combating Black Maternal Health Crisis, Funds Her Own Platforms to Empower Birth Workers

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Nationwide — According to the World Health Organization, 800 mothers die every day from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth. In the U.S., Black mothers are more than 3.5 times more likely to face this tragedy. Despite advances in healthcare and technology, Black maternal deaths are at their highest rate in decades. This is a completely

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Black Scholar in a Wheelchair for 18 Years Has Learned to Walk Again and Will Soon Earn His Third Degree

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Nationwide — Rodney C. Flowers, an African American scholar from southern Maryland who is also known as “Professor X,” is a proud Spring 2025 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, that has officially advanced to doctoral candidacy in Transpersonal Psychology at Gateway University. His story is so inspirational because he was previously in a wheelchair

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Trump Under Fire For Asking President of Liberia, “Where Did You Learn to Speak English?”

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Nationwide — During a recent White House meeting with African leaders, President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English skills, asking where he learned to speak so well. His comment sparked reactions online, as English is Liberia’s official language. During a roundtable at the White House with African leaders, former President Donald Trump paused to

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Black Author Forges Historic Agreement with the New “Negro Digest”

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Nationwide — “Welcome to Black Main Street.” This motto of the new Negro Digest, the online magazine that connects with over 157,500 + followers through its Facebook and YouTube channels and reaches over 4 million people a month, has inspired a groundbreaking promotional relationship between the magazine and acclaimed Black author Frances Presley Rice. Rice, author of

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