Nationwide — Rapper Cardi B has revealed the name of her youngest child with NFL player Stefon Diggs while celebrating his first birthday. She introduced her son as Grey Marsean […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl Who Was Missing For 10 Days Found in Car Trunk, Her Foster Mom Charged
Nationwide — Jalayshia Alford, a 10-year-old African American girl from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been found dead inside the trunk of a vehicle in Lindenwold, New Jersey, after being missing for […]
TikTok Star Marcel Johnson Sadly Dies at 32 After Battling Stage 4 Stomach Cancer, Leaving Behind His Wife and 5 Sons
Nationwide — Marcel Johnson, a 32-year-old African American father of five and TikTok star, has died following a battle with stage four stomach cancer. His wife, Taylor, announced his death […]
Actress Kimmarie Johnson, Who Appeared in "Beverly Hills, 90210," Sadly Dies at Age 50
Nationwide — Actress and model Kimmarie Johnson, known for her appearances in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dude, Where’s My Car?, has died at 50. She passed away on Wednesday, November 4, […]
29-Year-Old Makes History as Colorado’s First Black Congresswoman and the Youngest Woman Elected in the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
Nationwide — Melat Kiros, who is only 29 years old, has made history as the first Gen Z woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She is also Colorado’s first Black […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Transforms School Bus into Mobile Bookstore to Make Reading Lit Again
Nationwide — LaDonna N. Smith, a Black mother, children’s book author, and educator from Amsterdam, New York, is on a mission to change the way children experience reading. Through her […]
Distinguished Black Nurse Says Hilton Hotel Staff Called the Police and Refused to Let Her Stay in a Room She Paid For
Nationwide — Steffi Casimir, an African American nurse and medical student from Florida, is asking Hilton to review an incident in which hotel employees allegedly called police during a dispute […]
Maxine Waters Wins Another Term at 88 Years Old to Become the Oldest Member of Congress
Nationwide — Maxine Waters has won reelection to California’s 43rd Congressional District, extending her decades-long career in the U.S. House of Representatives. At the age of 88, she is set […]
Black School Bus Driver Celebrates 46 Years of Helping Students Get to School Safely
Nationwide — Henry Mercer, an African American school bus driver from DeKalb County, Georgia, has spent 46 years helping students get to school safely. What started as a job he took […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar Wins Reelection to Congress Amid Federal Investigation
Nationwide — Rep. Ilhan Omar has won reelection to represent Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger John Nagel in the November 3, 2026, election. The Democratic incumbent secured another […]
Black Founder Introduces New Pricing App and Business Tracking Journal For Beauty Professionals
Nationwide — Sherrena Hogan, the Founder and CEO of RS Beauty Pricing, a Black-owned beauty-tech company built to help beauty professionals stop guessing and price with purpose, has announced the […]
Single Black Mom and Psychologist Who Opened 8 Offices in Two Months Challenges the “Single-Mother Deficit” Narrative
The founder of AViD Intellectual, Inc. and Momscapades spotlights a fuller story: women building stability, well-being, and wealth for their families Nationwide — Single motherhood is often introduced as a […]
Every Kid is a Math Kid: Educator-Turned-Author Who Taught For 32 Years Challenges the Belief That Some Children Aren't "Math People"
In her new picture book, Valerie D. Johnson draws on 30+ years in education to help children discover math in everyday life, build confidence, and see themselves as math kids. […]
All Black Women Now Running Georgia as Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State
Nationwide — The state of Georgia has made history following the November 3, 2026, elections, with three Black women winning the state’s offices of governor, attorney general, and secretary of […]
Spike Lee Hopes the New York Knicks Will Reject Trump's White House Invitation
Nationwide — Filmmaker Spike Lee says that he hopes the New York Knicks will reject President Donald Trump’s invitation to celebrate their 2026 NBA championship at the White House. The […]
Black Family Celebrates Their 7-Year-Old Daughter Who Was Born in a McDonald's Parking Lot
Nationwide — Olivia Newman, an African American girl from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, celebrated her seventh birthday at the McDonald’s parking lot where she was born. Her parents, Bruce and Maria […]
Black Entrepreneur Calls Out H&M for Using Her Fashion Conference Name, Company Apologizes
Nationwide — Brittany Sierra, founder of the Sustainable Fashion Forum, has called out H&M after the fashion retailer used the same name for an event organized by its investment division. […]
Stacey Plaskett Makes History as First Woman Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Nationwide — Stacey Plaskett has made history after winning the U.S. Virgin Islands gubernatorial election, becoming the territory’s first woman governor in 56 years. Her victory also makes her the […]
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race, Marks First Time Three Black Women Will Serve in Senate
Nationwide — Juliana Stratton has won the Illinois U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Don Tracy in the November 3, 2026, election. Her victory makes her the second Black woman to […]
Janeese Lewis George Makes History as the Third Black Woman to Become Mayor of Washington DC
Nationwide — History is being made again as 38-year-old Janeese Lewis George wins the 2026 mayoral election, becoming the third Black woman elected to lead Washington, D.C. Her victory also […]
Letitia Plummer Makes History as the First Black Woman to Be a Judge in Harris County, Texas
Nationwide — Letitia Plummer has defeated Orlando Sanchez in the Harris County judge race, becoming the first Black woman elected to the position. The former Houston City Council member declared […]
Aaron Ford Makes History as the First Black Governor in Nevada's 162-Year History
Nationwide — For the first time since Nevada became a state in 1864, a Black American has been elected governor. Democrat Aaron Ford made history on November 3, 2026, defeating […]
From Pain to Purpose: Black Navy Veteran and Single Father Turns Adversity into a Message of Hope and Inspiration
Nationwide — Jeff Powell, a disabled U.S. Navy veteran, author, and single father, is inspiring parents across America to strengthen their relationships with their children through creativity, shared hobbies, and […]
David Crowley Makes History as Wisconsin's First Ever Black Governor in the State's 178-Year History
Nationwide — David Crowley has made history as the first Black person ever elected governor of Wisconsin, breaking a racial barrier that had stood for 178 years. The 40-year-old Democrat […]
New Memoir Reveals Black World War II Veteran's Story of Survival and Segregation on the Battleship USS North Carolina
A World War II hero’s story of courage, survival, and segregation comes to light ahead of Veterans Day. In “The Messman,” veteran John Seagraves recounts his journey from a 17-year-old […]
James Byrd, Who Almost Became Wyoming’s First Black Senator, Loses Bid For Office
Nationwide — James Byrd, a 72-year-old African American politician who was hoping to become Wyoming’s first Black U.S. Senator, has lost his historic bid for office. The former Democratic state […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History as First Black Female Governor in U.S. History
Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, has made history by becoming the first Black woman ever elected governor of a U.S. state. The 56-year-old Democrat defeated […]
Byron Donalds Makes History as Florida's First Black Governor
Nationwide — Republican Congressman Byron Donalds has made history by becoming the first Black governor elected in Florida’s history. His victory in the November 3, 2026, election marks a historic […]
Former Turkey Leg Hut Co-Owner Gets 102 Months in Prison for Setting Competitor's Bar on Fire
Nationwide — Lyndell Price, former co-owner of Turkey Leg Hut, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for his role in the 2020 arson of Bar 5015, a […]
82-Year-Old White Judge Removed From Office Over Repeated Racist Comments About a Black Woman
Nationwide — Walter Jones, an 82-year-old white judge in Canandaigua, New York, has been removed from office after repeatedly using a racial slur and making discriminatory remarks about a Black […]
Atlanta Pastor Apologized for Saying Black Children Should Obey Police to Prevent Killings
Nationwide — Philip Anthony Mitchell, an Atlanta, Georgia-based pastor, apologized after facing criticism for suggesting that some police killings of Black people could have been avoided if they had obeyed […]
Meet the Black Athlete and YouTube Star Making Track and Field History With Record-Breaking Wins
Nationwide — Masai Russell, a 26-year-old African American track-and-field star, is making history in the women’s 100-meter hurdles. After winning all 14 of her races in 2026 and breaking the […]
Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony Are Finally Divorced After 9 Years of Being Separated
Nationwide — Retired NBA player Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony have officially finalized their divorce, nearly nine years after they first separated. The former couple, who were married […]
Nigerian Filmmaker Funke Akindele Breaks Box Office Records, Wants to Take Nollywood Beyond Africa
Nationwide — Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele is helping bring Nollywood to a wider international audience through films that highlight African experiences while appealing to viewers around the world. With several […]
Timbaland Sues Former Managers for $15M Over Alleged Fraud After Nearly Losing His Home
Nationwide — Timbaland, the Grammy-winning music producer behind some of the biggest hits in modern music, has filed a $15 million lawsuit against two former managers. He accuses them of […]
Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Hires Two High-Profile Attorneys Amid Federal Investigations
Nationwide — Rep. Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington, D.C., attorneys to represent her as she faces two federal investigations. Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz, partners at the law […]
Black Father Says His 15-Year-Old Son Was Bullied Days Before He Was Shot and Killed on His Way to School
Nationwide — Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old African American boy from the Bronx, New York, was shot and killed while walking to school Thursday morning. His father believes bullying may have contributed […]
Designer of the First Black Barbie Honored With a Street Named After Her in Her Hometown
Nationwide — Kitty Black Perkins, the designer who created the first Black Barbie in 1980, is being honored in her hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The city has renamed Beacon […]
Couple Who Claimed to Help Homeless People Convicted of Stealing $1.6M in Federal Funds Using Fake Dentures
Nationwide — Jael Watts, an African American woman from Alloway, New Jersey, and her husband Luis Pino-Copete, who is from Bogota, Colombia, were convicted of stealing more than $1.6 million […]
Innocent 68-Year-Old Black Woman Dies After Stray Bullet Hits Her While Sitting on Her Porch
Nationwide — Pamela Shanks, a 68-year-old African American woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while sitting on the back porch of her home. Her […]
Man Becomes Local Hero After Jumping onto Runaway School Bus, Saving More Than 18 Students
Nationwide — Ebro Ahmed, a 27-year-old Somali American man from St. Paul, Minnesota, jumped onto a runaway school bus and brought it to a stop after its driver suffered a […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Faces Four Charges in Shooting That Seriously Injured a Woman
Nationwide — Martavious Grandberry, a 15-year-old African American teen from Yazoo City, Mississippi, faces four charges after police arrested him in connection with a shooting that injured 20-year-old Vaniyah Woodbury. […]
Conjoined Twin Brothers Sadly Pass Away At 27 After One of Them Suffered a Heart Attack
Nationwide — José Luis and José Armando Cevallos, conjoined twins from Ecuador, died on October 15 at age 27 after suffering a cardiac emergency while hospitalized. Their deaths were announced […]
Black Police Chief Under Fire For Firing Detective Who Investigated His Excessive Force Allegations
Nationwide — Brandin Neil, the police chief of Riverview, Missouri, is facing questions about past excessive force allegations, his appointment to the top position, and the firing of a detective […]
Mom Dies in Jail After Being Charged for Her 9-Month-Old Son’s Death, Whom She Left Home Alone
Nationwide — Ja’Keisa Knox, a 29-year-old African American mother from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has died in jail while awaiting trial on a felony child abuse charge linked to her 9-month-old son’s […]
White Woman Fired After Wearing Cornrows to Work, Raises Questions About Hair Discrimination in Maryland
Nationwide — Kelly Carnes, a white executive from Baltimore, Maryland, was fired from the Baltimore Rock Opera Society after backlash over her decision to wear cornrows, leading to questions about […]
Black Female Firefighter Faces Charges for Handcuffing Her Boyfriend Who Had to “Gnaw” His Way Free
Nationwide — Kenasia Guilford, a 33-year-old African American female firefighter from Toledo, Ohio, faces several charges after police accused her of handcuffing her boyfriend, refusing to release him, taking his […]
37-Year-Old Attorney Allegedly Tried to Bring 8 Cell Phones into a Federal Prison
Nationwide — Ivy Collins-Harris, an attorney from Rochester, New York, faces a federal charge after authorities accused her of trying to bring marijuana, tobacco, cellphones, and other contraband into a […]
Mom Arrested and Charged After Leaving Her 4 Children Home Alone to Go on a Cruise
Nationwide — Nathalie Belizaire, a 29-year-old African American mother from North Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested after she reportedly left her four young children home alone while she took a […]
White Teacher Only Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Inappropriate Conduct With Two Students
Nationwide — Shelby Dawn Lashombe, a white teacher from Waco, Texas, has avoided a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to having sexual encounters with two […]
First Woman in 200 Years Set to Be Executed in Tennessee As Advocates Beg Governor to Intervene
Nationwide — Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, is scheduled to be executed on September 30, which would make her the first woman put to death by […]
Mom Gets 13 Years For "Accidentally" Putting Her Newborn Baby in Oven Instead of Crib
Nationwide — Mariah Thomas, a 28-year-old African American mother from Kansas City, Missouri, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to the death of her 1-month-old […]
21-Year-Old HBCU Student Sadly Dies While Saving His Sister From Drowning While Kayaking
Nationwide — Dorian Jackson, an African American man from Greensboro, is being remembered by his family as a hero after he died while saving his younger sister from drowning during a […]
Two Teachers From the Same School Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Students With Special Needs
Nationwide — Two teachers at an elementary school in Manor, Texas, are facing felony charges after separate investigations found allegations of physical abuse involving students with special needs. Pamela Craig, […]
NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers
Nationwide — The NAACP DuPage County Branch will host an evening dedicated to celebrating community leadership, scholarship, service, civil rights, and equal opportunity. The annual fundraiser brings together community advocates, […]