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Mom Turns in Her Teen Son to Police After He Assaulted a Walmart Worker

Nationwide — An African American mother from Magee, Mississippi, drove her son to the police station after he was accused of assaulting a Walmart employee. Her son, Norman Whitlock, was taken into custody and charged. Police had responded to a report of an assault in progress at the local Walmart. When officers arrived, they found that an employee had been attacked. They began searching for the person responsible. During the investigation, dispatch received a call from a woman who said […]

todayAugust 2, 2025

News

Black Mom and Son-Owned Skincare Brand Bullied and Targeted by Non-Black-Owned Cosmetics Company

Nationwide — Patrice Chappelle and her 14-year-old son, Bron, the founders of MELANBrand Skin, a Black-owned natural skincare brand for children, are standing their ground after receiving a legally intimidating letter from Milani Cosmetics alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. Milani Cosmetics is not a Black-owned brand, but it primarily targets Black women as its customers. The letter they sent ridiculously claims that MELANBrand Skin’s name is “confusingly similar” to Milani’s, suggesting that consumers could be misled. Patrice comments, “For […]

todayJuly 30, 2025

Economy

Mom and Daughter’s Black Doctor-Owned Startup Raises $14M, Using AI to Help Cancer Patients

Meet Dr. Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Olopade and her daughter, Feyi Olopade Ayodele, the co-founders of CancerIQ, a Black-owned healthcare technology company that has secured $14 million in funding to advance its mission of using AI technology to detect cancer early. Funmi serves as Chief Scientific Officer of the company while Feyi is the company's CEO.Their innovative approach is to address disparities in cancer care, particularly among underserved communities, by providing personalized risk assessments and connecting patients with tailored care plans.Due to […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 1

Economy

Black Mom and Son Duo Make History With New Vegan and Gluten-Free Skincare Line For Kids

Patrice Chappelle and her 13-year-old son, Bron, are the founders of MelanBrand Skin, a pioneering natural skincare company tailored for Black and brown kids. They developed an interest in creating such products when Bron was younger and suffered from extremely dry skin.“In a market dominated by skincare products for babies and adults, there's a glaring absence on the shelves for school-age children and teens,” states Patrice, who is an HBCU graduate of Fisk University. Alongside her teen son who serves […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

Economy

Black Mom Quits 6-Figure Corporate Job, Now Makes $105K a Month as a YouTuber

Jasmine McCall, an African American mom from Atlanta, Georgia, made a bold move when she left her corporate job to pursue her passion on YouTube. Now, she's earning over $105,000 monthly as a content creator. What's more, she only had to work 2 hours a day!In 2021, Jasmine worked as a resource manager at Amazon, earning $124,000 annually, while also dabbling in a side hustle creating content about personal finance. She once posted a YouTube video revealing how she boosted her […]

todayMarch 7, 2024

Economy

Black Mom and 21-Year-Old Daughter, Owners of Virtual Assistance Firm Celebrate 6 Years in Business

It has been six years already and 21-year-old Essynce Moore and her mom, Dr. Starr Barrett, the dynamic duo behind the fastest-growing Black-owned virtual assistance firm called The Very Essynce of Virtual Assistants LLC, are still revolutionizing the industry. With a strong commitment to entrepreneurship and passing on invaluable life skills, Starr is empowering her daughter to thrive in every aspect of life.Their company offers personalized assistant and virtual office administration services encompassing secretarial tasks, marketing support, and bookkeeping, all at […]

todayFebruary 20, 2024

Economy

Mom, 3 Daughters Open First Ever Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store in Their Town in Oregon

Soulful Strands, a beauty supply and hair care products store owned by Nichole Ashley Moss, is making history as the first and only Black-owned business of its kind in the city of Corvallis, Oregon. It has quickly become a local gem, offering a diverse range of hair care essentials that cater to the unique needs of the community.The idea for Soulful Strands emerged from Nichole's own experience when she spent a hefty amount on hair care products at a beauty […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

Economy

41-Year-Old Black Mom, From Poverty to Becoming the First Millionaire in Her Family

Meet Rachel Rodgers, a 41-year-old African American mom and CEO who rose from financial struggles and became the first millionaire in her family. She is now the owner of her company and an award-winning author who inspires others to pursue their path to multimillionaire success."Teetering on the edge of poverty was a scary way to live, so when I became a parent, I was determined to end the cycle," she told CNBC.Starting from humble beginnings, Rodgers hustled through various jobs, from […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024

Economy

Meet the 39-Year-Old Black Mom Investor Who Flips Mobile Homes

Meet Nichole Briscoe, a 39-year-old African American mom and social worker from Burlington, North Carolina who doubled her monthly earnings from $3,000 to $7,000 as she built her side hustle of flipping mobile homes.Nichole, living with her husband and daughter, initially aimed to invest in real estate for extra family income, she told Business Insider. However, faced with the high prices of single-family homes, she discovered a niche in the market for mobile homes. These affordable prefab structures, often serving […]

todayJanuary 4, 2024