There’s a new podcast out that specifically takes a look at the issues of African-Americans. Black News reports, the show The Sound Of Melanin wants to tackle political, spiritual, social and relationship issues that affect the Black community. However, it wants to do it all that through the lens of humor. According the show’s website they […]
Abdju Wear is a new high-end clothing brand for the African-American community that seeks to change the way we all think, look and feel about fashion at an affordable price. Sneakers, sandals, tops and other accessories in Pan-African colors, Abdju Wear is able to combine high-end fashion with culture reports Black News. Bobby West, the […]
ABC’s Shark Tank invested in a husband and wife team’s fish fry business from Atlanta on their January 14 show. Black News reports that Joseph “Joe” & Maranda Dowell the founders of Joe’s Gourmet Fish Fry made a $150,000 deal with Shark Tank judge Daymond John in exchange for 25% of their company. The company […]
Ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft have proven to be really effective for people who don’t have cars or perfer to get picked up and dropped off as opposed to driving. But what about people with disabilities and health issues? They usually have to hire an expensive service to transport them or often times don’t […]
Two brothers are headed to Sesame Street after one of them goes viral after remaking a rap song for extra credit for a college course. Learn all about it above! READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:
17-year-old Memphis-based entrepreneur Journi Prewitt created the Black Butterfly Beautiful box to inspire Black girls to read.
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacqueline Woodson, the country’s next National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, originally had someone else in mind for the job. “It’s funny, because I called him (current ambassador Gene Luen Yang) awhile back to suggest another person,” the award-winning author told The Associated Press during a recent telephone interview. “And he […]
Brennon Jones’ Haircut 4 Homeless has turned into a bonafide neighborhood barbershop with a weekly plan to continue his outreach initiatives in the homeless community. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
The incarceration of Black men and woman in America continues to increase every day. With the price of bail being expensive it makes it hard for families to bail loved ones out. Even worse, often times the family member in jail could be the main provider for their family or the leader. However, one man […]
An Oklahoma woman, who works as a greeter at a Walmart store, received a new car as a surprise gift from community groups for Christmas.
Christmas isn’t about expensive gifts, it’s the thought that counts. Social media gave us a glimpse into the lives of some of our followers and how they celebrated the joyous holiday. From surprise puppies to concert tickets, here are the tear-jerkiest moments on Instagram this Christmas. Son Pays Mom’s Rent Shawn Boulevardez Cotton surprised the women […]
Entrepreneur Dawn Dickinson has created a vending machine that allows anyone to pay for things with their face. That definitely tops a fingerprint scanner. Businesswoman.org reports that Dickinson got her start as a hardware manufacturer making machines for her personal shoe brand. Other entrepreneurs began seeing her machine and asked her to actually market and sell […]
