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Brandy and Ray J Reunite on Stage After Months of Family Tension

Nationwide — Brandy and Ray J reunited on stage during her Atlanta concert, marking their first public appearance together after months of family tension. The siblings hugged in front of cheering fans, creating a touching moment that quickly went viral. While performing alongside Monica, Brandy told the crowd she had a special guest. Monica brought out music […]

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Thursday, November 6, 2025 B.E. Academy for Girls Named Contender for Prestigious $1 Million Yass Prize: Championing School Choice and Opportunity for Girls of Color

Nashville’s first new all-girls school in over 70 years recognized among the nation’s most innovative education providers. Nationwide — B.E. Academy for Girls, an independent, culturally responsive STEAM school in Nashville, has been named a 2025 Yass Prize Contender. The recognition places the school among the nation’s most innovative education providers transforming the future of learning. Known

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Meet the Financial Therapist Helping Black Families Overcome Financial Trauma

Nationwide — In a striking convergence of life and work, award-winning financial therapist and Forbes columnist Rahkim Sabree announces the release of his new book, Overcoming Financial Trauma: How to Break Free from Guilt, Build Wealth, and Redefine Success (Wiley, 2025), while simultaneously recovering from the total loss of his Connecticut home in an October fire. The tragedy — which

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Black Entrepreneur Clement Joshua Launches Human-Centered AI Platform Called 6IXAI to Help Nigerians and the Global African Community

Nationwide — Clement Joshua, a Nigerian entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of 6Clement Joshua, the parent company of 6IXAI, has announced the public launch of 6AI inside 6ixapp.com, a people-first artificial intelligence platform built in Cross River State and designed to help Nigerians and the global African community learn, earn, heal, research instantly, and grow

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Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership

Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. Through her company, Violet Vision Education & Consulting, she provides accredited leadership courses, wellness experiences, and mentorship that empower frontline healthcare professionals to strengthen their health, expand

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Mary Sheffield Makes History as Detroit’s First Ever Black Female Mayor

Nationwide — In a landmark victory, Mary Sheffield has been elected as the first female mayor in Detroit’s 323-year history. The 37-year-old City Council President, known for her lifelong dedication to Detroit’s communities, defeated fellow Democrat and pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. in Tuesday’s general election. The Associated Press called the race at 9:20 p.m., projecting Sheffield

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Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding

Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced soon after. During an interview on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, Braxton said she and Birdman had known each other for over two decades before romance ever

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HBCU Grad With 2 Degrees in Psychology Creates Dolls to Build Confidence in Black Girls

Nationwide — Shaneisha Dodson, an African American entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California, and an HBCU graduate with two degrees in Psychology, is also the founder of The Brilliant Girl Doll Company, which has a line of dolls that are designed to empower and build confidence in girls of color. She has already sold thousands of dolls, and

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11-Year-Old CEO’s Black-Owned Doll Brand Makes Amazon’s Toy Book for 5th Year in a Row

Nationwide — Orijin Bees, the award-winning brand co-founded by 11-year-old Esi Orijin, continues its streak of inclusion and representation with a feature in Amazon’s Toy Book for the Fifth Year in a row, celebrating its inclusion-focused dolls and plush collections. Notably, two of the brand’s collections — Baby Bee Doll Collection and Cuddle Bees — have earned honors as part

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Gayle King is Reportedly Leaving “CBS Mornings” When Her Contract Ends

Nationwide — Gayle King is reportedly preparing to leave CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May 2026, though CBS says no final decision has been made about her role or future with the network. According to People, reports surfaced on October 30 claiming the longtime anchor plans to exit the morning show after more than a decade. Sources said that

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