New Directory to Feature 1,000 Black Lawyers

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Civil Rights Attorney Launches National Directory That Will Feature 1,000 Black Lawyers to Serve 1 Million Black Households

Kisha A. Brown, Esq., an award-winning civil rights attorney and speaker Kisha A. Brown, Esq., is the founder of Justis Connection, a Black-owned legaltech platform committed to connecting people with trusted Black lawyers across every legal practice area. As the fastest-growing national Black Lawyer Directory, Justis Connection is proud to announce its national expansion, with a bold mission: to build a powerful network of 1,000 Black lawyers ready to serve 1 million Black households across the United States.

Less than 5% of lawyers in America are Black, a figure that has remained stagnant for over two decades. Yet legal challenges — from protecting assets and fighting discrimination to starting businesses and navigating custody battles — require trusted, culturally attuned legal counsel. Justis Connection was created to bridge that gap.

Black Woman Motorcycle Drag Racer Making History

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Meet Dystany Spurlock, the Black Woman Motorcycle Drag Racer Who Continues to Make History

Foxxtecca is making history with professional motorcycle drag racer Dystany Spurlock, who became only the second Black woman in history to compete in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class when she took the track at the Virginia NHRA Nationals on June 20 at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Spurlock joins trailblazer Peggy Llewellyn in one of motorsports’ most exclusive and underrepresented clubs, women of color competing at the sport’s highest level.

Founder of HBCU Move-In Day Mafia Honored on "Sherri"

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Founder of HBCU Move-In Day Mafia Honored on Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show for Transforming the Lives of Foster Youth Attending HBCUs

 TeeJ Mercer, the dynamic founder of Move-In Day Mafia, was recently spotlighted on the nationally syndicated Sherri talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd. During the April 9th episode, Mercer was honored in the “She’s the Boss” segment for her groundbreaking work helping low-income and former foster youth transition into college life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

A proud Howard University alum and 25-year Hollywood veteran, Mercer launched Move-In Day Mafia in 2022 to provide fully decked-out dorm rooms and ongoing monthly care packages to students who have aged out of foster care or face housing insecurity and extreme financial hardship. The nonprofit has since served 84 scholars across 21 HBCUs, with remarkable retention results—92% in 2024, compared to 0% in its pilot year.

Get The Scoop On Who The Black Doctor-Owned Vitamin Company ProBLK Health Vitamins Taps As New Brand Spokesman

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Husband and Wife, Founders of #1 Black Doctor-Owned Vitamin Company, Tap Dr. Jay Barnett as Brand Spokesman to Advocate for a Healthier Black Community

Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel and her husband, Darian McDaniel, the founders of ProBLK Health Vitamins, who are committed to building a healthier Black community by offering high-quality, Black doctor–approved wellness products and donating up to 50% of net profits to health initiatives. To deepen and amplify this mission, ProBLK Health has partnered with Dr. Jay Barnett, a leading voice in Black mental health advocacy, as its official Brand Spokesman.

With Black Americans experiencing some of the worst health outcomes in the country—including higher rates of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, chronic illness, and untreated mental health conditions—this partnership is about action, awareness, and access.

Dr. Barnett, a former professional football player turned therapist and author, has dedicated his career to fostering holistic healing in the Black community. His national “Just Heal, Bro” tour has created safe spaces for Black men to prioritize mental health, and now, he’s bringing that same passion for healing to ProBLK Health Vitamins.

“Health is more than just working out or eating right—it’s about making sure our bodies have what they need to thrive,” said Dr. Barnett. “Too many of us are walking around with vitamin and mineral deficiencies that contribute to fatigue, depression, and disease. This partnership is about making sure our community has the knowledge, tools, and access to change that.”

Dr. Jay Barnett

Black-Owned Tech Company Files Appeal Against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan in $900M Case

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Black-Owned Tech Company Files Appeal Against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan in $900M Case

ViQUAL Medical Technology, a Black-owned biotech company, has officially filed an appeal in its legal battle against Kaiser Permanente, which involves a case valued in the neighborhood of $900 million (according to Law360’s March 22, 2024 article by Marl Karpan in LSIPR – Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review’s publication) to well over $1.5 billion based on estimated profits encompassing years 2012 – 2025 and future projections.

Per George McKinney, CEO of ViQUAL Medical Technology, the appeal alleges serious allegations of misconduct, including the theft of Intellectual Property (IP) and Trade Secrets, as well as corporate exploitation of the legal system to prevent small businesses from achieving their rightful success. The case represents not only a challenge for ViQUAL but also underscores the broader systemic issues faced by Black innovators within the healthcare and biotech sectors.

Black Boy Superhero Series Needs Funding to Produce 25 Episodes

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Season 2 to Launch of “Super CJ,” a Black Boy Superhero Series, But Funding is Needed to Produce 25 Episodes

Yaba Baker, the creator and CEO of Just Like Me TV, is excited to announce the launch of its crowdfunding campaign to raise $150,000 for Season 2 of Super CJ (25 episodes). It is an inspiring and highly entertaining animated series featuring a Black boy superhero with his super dog Rex, promoting mental health awareness and resilience amongst youth.

Following the tremendous success of Season 1, the Super CJ series propelled Just Like Me TV into one of the top YouTube channels in the world with millions of views and over 136,000 subscribers across 5 continents. The animated series serves as an invaluable resource for parents, church communities, educators, and mental health professionals.

Black Filmmaker and Director Team Up for Dark Romantic Comedy

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Black Filmmaker and Director Team Up for Dark Romantic Comedy “Toxic” With All-Black Cast Now Streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime

Toxic, the wildly relatable dark romantic comedy from Cinnamon Brown Entertainment, is now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon. Written and produced by Eric Brown and directed by Ethan X Evans, Toxic is a hilariously painful look at what happens when Mr. Nice Guy falls for Ms. Should’ve-Known-Better.

Meet Ron—a good dude just trying to find love. Then she shows up. Beautiful. Mysterious. A little off. The type of woman your homeboy calls a red flag, but your heart (and hormones) call “a sign from God.” What follows is a chaotic dance of love, lies, obsession, and the delusions we all entertain in the name of romance.