Black-Owned Travel Company Helps to Berngo Safaris Connect African Culture and Investment

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Berngo Safaris Brings Culturally Rooted African Travel, Relocation, and Investment Opportunities to the Black Community

Berngo Safaris, LLC, a Black-owned travel and consulting small business founded in 2023 by Bernie Waruru in Cedar Springs, Michigan, is reshaping how the Black community engages with Africa by offering culturally authentic safari travel, heritage experiences, and newly expanded relocation and investment services in Kenya. For Black travelers and families, Berngo Safaris is uniquely relevant because it is built on lived African experience, deep cultural knowledge, and an understanding of Black history, identity, and the desire to reconnect with ancestral lands.

The accompanying photos feature founder Bernie Waruru in studio portraits wearing Berngo Safaris-branded apparel, representing the face and leadership behind the company.

Founded by Bernie—an entrepreneur with decades of firsthand experience living, working, and traveling across East and Southern Africa—Berngo Safaris was created to bridge Africa and the global Black diaspora through trust, representation, and authenticity. The company curates private and small-group safari journeys across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and select emerging destinations, combining world-class wildlife experiences with cultural immersion and historical context often missing from mainstream tourism.

Black Entrepreneur to Mobilize 1,000 Women-Led App Businesses in 30 Days

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Black Serial App Entrepreneur to Debut New Book by Mobilizing 1,000 Women-Led App Businesses in 30 Days

In celebration of the March 10th release of her new book, I Have an App Idea: The Essential Guide to Building an App Without Tech Skills, serial app entrepreneur Amanda Spann has launched #CodeSwitch1000, an ambitious initiative designed to help start 1,000 women-led, app-based businesses and kickstart their journeys during the month of March.

The initiative comes at a pivotal moment. Following more than one million layoffs across public tech and corporate sectors over the past year, many professionals, particularly women, are navigating career uncertainty, stalled advancement, or reevaluating long-term stability.

#CodeSwitch1000 is positioned not only as a celebration of entrepreneurship, but as a practical response: a structured pathway for women and those who support them to build ownership, create scalable income streams, and solve real-world problems through technology. The campaign is supported by The Wave, a national professional network, and community partners including My Founder’s Keeper, UVI Research & Technology Park, RebrandLand AI, Entitled AI and Copper & Vine Studio.

“We are living through a moment where stability is being redefined. #CodeSwitch1000 is our response — turning readers of I Have an App Idea into builders,” says Spann. “The book delivers a clear, strategic sequence to follow; the initiative brings the community to activate it. Together, they equip professionals to transform lived expertise into scalable solutions and long-term ownership. Structure creates confidence. Confidence creates ownership. Ownership creates economic change.”

Book About White Village That Defended Black Soldiers

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New Book Tells Untold World War II Story About a White Village That Defended Black Soldiers

During World War II, when a white U.S. military police colonel ordered a British village to bar Black American soldiers from its pubs, local residents pushed back. Pub windows soon displayed handmade signs: “Black Soldiers Only.”

The act of solidarity infuriated white MPs. In the confrontation that followed, three unarmed Black soldiers were shot in the back and killed. Thirty-five were court-martialed. No whites were prosecuted. The US military made every effort to hide any public evidence of the event.

The largely forgotten episode is the subject of Colourblind (MJB Imprints, 2026), a forthcoming historical novel by Michael J. Barrington, based on documented wartime accounts.

“The story resonates strongly today, as conversations about race, military service, and historical memory continue to shape public discourse,” Barrington said. “Colourblind explores how racial divisions followed American troops overseas — and how, in one small English village, ordinary citizens chose dignity over discrimination.”

Forbes Spotlights Renowned Black Attorney Zulu Ali for Defending Marginalized Communities

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Forbes Magazine Spotlights Black Lawyer for Defending Marginalized Communities

Forbes Magazine Global Edition has spotlighted Attorney Zulu Ali, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and founder of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, recognizing his leadership at the intersection of criminal defense and immigration law — where the consequences of an arrest can extend far beyond the courtroom.

The feature highlights Ali’s mission-driven approach to defending immigrant, Black, and marginalized communities, particularly in cases where criminal charges can quickly trigger detention, deportation, or permanent separation from family.

“When criminal charges and immigration consequences collide, lives can change overnight,” Ali says. “Our responsibility is to protect not only a client’s freedom, but their future.”

Black Legal Leadership in the Inland Empire

Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, have grown Zulu Ali & Associates into the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland Empire—a region where communities of color are often over-policed and under-resourced when it comes to legal representation.

Both attorneys have been recognized among the Most Influential People of African Descent in Law and Justice, an international distinction supported by the United Nations. Their work has also been featured in Essence, covered by The Shade Room, and recognized by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.

Experience That Resonates With the Community

Ali’s background as both a former police officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran provides a rare and powerful perspective. Clients facing the justice system often seek advocates who understand law enforcement from the inside—not just in theory, but through lived experience.

For non-citizens and undocumented immigrants, that insight can be critical. A plea or conviction that may seem minor can result in removal proceedings or long-term barriers to legal status.

Get The Scoop On Roy Wyatt's Revised Illustrated Guide to African American History

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Black Author Releases Revised Illustrated Guide to African American History

 Color in America by Roy Wyatt is an illustrated guide to African Americans’ pursuit of freedom and history in the United States of America. The book is a must-have for anyone wanting to learn about African Americans’ expansive history and culture. An excellent source of information, it makes a great addition to any household, library, museum, gift shop, church, school, or classroom.

African American history is a broad, massive, and intricate subject, with world-shaking events that have, in some instances, dramatically shaped American history. However, much of it has been reduced to a handful of people, memorable moments, and events.

Undoubtedly, most people remember courageous stories like the Underground Railroad, the famous “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Nat Turner’s rebellion, or the plight of the Tuskegee Airmen. But do you know about Sojourner Truth, the first woman to ever sue and win a case against a white man? Or Benjamin Bradley, who built a working steam engine from two pieces of scrap metal and a barrel?

What about Cathay Williams, the first African-American woman to enlist in the military, when women weren’t allowed? Or Robert Carruthers, who invented the ultraviolet camera NASA used when it launched Apollo 16 in 1972? The black experience is simply too important to be reduced to only a few significant events to know and remember.

Get The Scoop On The Largest Black Children’s Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio, Launches 3rd Annual Event

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Largest Black Children’s Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio, When I See Me™ Children’s Book Fair Launches 3rd Annual Event

The third annual When I See Me™ Children’s Book Fair takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026 (11 am to 4 pm) at the Dayton Metro Library’s West Branch, in Dayton, Ohio, bringing together African American children’s authors, educators, families, and mental health professionals for a literacy experience that extends beyond traditional book fairs. The model responds to an ongoing representation gap in children’s publishing by creating spaces where diverse authors are visible, accessible, and directly connected to young readers.

Attendance at last year’s event doubled from the previous year, signaling growing community demand for culturally responsive books and family-centered literacy programming.

What began as a local children’s book fair has evolved into a broader literacy movement responding to persistent gaps in representation in children’s literature. The When I See Me™ Children’s Book Fair has raised more than $10,000 and placed books into the hands of over 1,000 children through its signature “A Book in Every Bag” effort — designed to ensure every child receives a book reflecting their identity and potential.

The book fair began after a young reader’s experience highlighted how rarely children encounter books that reflect their lives. Today, the initiative operates as a social-impact publishing model blending author visibility, family literacy, and book access.

Black Lawyer Relaunches Viral “Hood Court"

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Lawyer Reignites Viral “Hood Court,” the Digital Courtroom Where Culture Meets Accountability

Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons, known nationally as The Plug’s Lawyer, has officially relaunched her original digital courtroom series, Hood Court, the culture-shifting show first introduced on Instagram Live in 2020. What began during a moment when physical courtrooms were closed has evolved into a refined intellectual property platform that merges legal education, real-time jury engagement, and cultural accountability.

Hood Court is not commentary. It is structure. Each episode presents real disputes submitted by viewers. Legal standards are applied. Evidence is reviewed.
The audience serves as jurors. A ruling is issued. No theatrics. No appeals. Since its original debut, Simmons has expanded her legal practice, secured multimillion-dollar verdicts, and built a nationally recognized brand rooted in results and restraint. The 2026 relaunch reflects that evolution.

Black Healthcare Leader Redefines Medical Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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Meet the Black Visionary Healthcare Leader Redefining Medical Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Visionary author, healthcare consultant, and tech innovator Dr. Lanette Woods launches her latest book, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shaping the Future: The New Era of Medical Coding. This pioneering work explores how AI is transforming clinical documentation, coding accuracy, and healthcare operations — while confronting the urgent issue of bias and representation in healthcare technology.

“AI in healthcare coding is a game changer,” asserts Dr. Woods, CEO of Data Report and Cost Containment Corporation (DRCC). “But as we innovate, we must also interrogate how bias creeps into our data systems. My goal is to connect knowledge and technology—empowering coders, administrators, and providers to collaborate with AI systems that are equitable, transparent, and inclusive.”

Black Woman Earns Doctorate Degree at Age 70

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Brain Surgery, Divorce, and a
Doctorate at 70: How One Woman Turned Adversity into a Generational First

Adversity has a way of revealing two paths: one that breaks people and another that builds record breakers.

In August 2022, at the age of 67, Dr. Tijuani Theresa Phelps Jackson made a decision that would redefine her life and her family’s legacy. She enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Community Engagement and Leadership, returning to academia later in life, not for prestige, but for purpose.

What followed was a journey marked by extraordinary resilience.

In January 2024, while actively progressing through her doctoral program, Dr. Phelps Jackson underwent brain surgery – a life-altering medical event that required her to confront recovery, uncertainty, and physical challenges. During this same period, she continued her academic work while navigating significant personal challenges inflicted during the divorce process from her spouse, ending a 33-year manipulative marriage.

Get the Scoop On How The Baltimore Bag Company's Handbag Brand Is Relaunching

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Baltimore Bag Co. Relaunches During Black & Women's History Month, Honoring Black Economic Legacy and American Craftsmanship

For Black & Women's History Month, Baltimore Bag Co. (BBC) is launching a renewed brand chapter rooted in history, craftsmanship, and intention—honoring Baltimore’s legacy as a center of Black economic power while reaffirming its commitment to American-made production.

The company is an American-made accessories brand inspired by Black history, resilience, and craftsmanship. Each piece is designed to honor the past while building a more intentional future, and all of the bags are handmade of premium leather in the United States, reflecting a belief that production, ownership, and narrative still matter.

Founded by Jerey Ojeah, Baltimore Bag Co. was named as a tribute to a city whose contributions to Black industry and middle-class prosperity have too often been overlooked or misunderstood. While public commentary has occasionally focused on the brand’s abbreviation, the company emphasizes that its name is a statement of respect, not controversy. “Baltimore represents resilience,” said Ojeah. “It represents what Black communities have built—and how often that success has been disrupted.

Get The Scoop On 22-Year-Old Tierre Hummons Launching His AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood

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22-Year-Old Tierre Hummons Launches
AI-Powered Animated Series from
His Laptop — Without Hollywood

While major studios debate how artificial intelligence will reshape Hollywood, 22-year-old Tierre Hummons has already built his own cinematic animated series called Synth City, which delivers studio-level quality without studio-level funding. The series is produced using AI, original music, self-built systems, and an independent distribution strategy — establishing a scalable blueprint for Black ownership in entertainment.

A recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Tierre says the project is about more than technology. It is about ownership and infrastructure.

At its core, Synth City follows Caden, a talented college music producer attempting to leave the drug economy behind while being pulled back in by a local artist-turned-dealer who depends on his beats. The series does not glamorize street life. Instead, it explores the economic pressure, psychological tension, and survival decisions many young creatives face while trying to build legitimate careers.