Entrepreneur and technology innovator Sharifah Hardie introduces an affordable AI-powered music service that transforms personal memories, heartfelt messages, and special occasions into one-of-a-kind songs. Nationwide — Black entrepreneur and technology […]
Earth Love Tissue brings sustainable household essentials together with a vision for second chances, jobs, and mental wellness. Nationwide — Brothers Chris James and Rod McCoy are proving that even […]
Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson is now a finalist, but needs the community to keep casting votes for him online so he can win the $25,000 grand prize and expand his nonprofit’s […]
“The Hidden Warriors of America,” by military veteran and author C. B. Deane, pairs overlooked Black military history with a new, complementary educator curriculum covering all 19 chapters. Nationwide — […]
Nationwide — After a distinguished career shaping cultural commentary and storytelling across major media platforms, veteran journalist, publisher, and creative director Be’n Original is set to make his highly anticipated […]
Nationwide — Actor and producer Charles F. Porter, best known for playing NASCAR pioneer Wendell Scott in the 2011 television movie Wendell Scott: A Race Story, has died at 47 […]
Nationwide — James Freddy Allen, a longtime Morris Brown College administrator who helped bring the Atlanta HBCU back from years of enrollment struggles, has sadly passed away at 56 years […]
Nationwide — David Anthony ‘Tony’ Williams, a 62-year-old African American father of three from Norbury, South London, died from acute myeloid leukemia after initially mistaking his constant fatigue for stress […]
Nationwide — Margie Gibson, an African American mother of 12 from Lake Charles, Louisiana, recently celebrated turning 104 years old. However, despite being more than a century old, she says […]
Nationwide — Stephanie Okechukwu, a 7-foot-1 basketball player from Nigeria, has made history as the tallest female player ever to compete in NCAA women’s basketball. She made her collegiate debut […]
Nationwide — Adrienne Adams has made history after winning the New York lieutenant governor race. She graduated from Spelman College, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, and will become the first […]
Nationwide — Tyrie Howse, a 16-year-old African American teen from Henry County, Georgia, was shot and killed by police during an encounter outside a Krispy Kreme store earlier this week. […]
Nationwide — Four white teenagers have been arrested for allegedly beating a man with special needs during a bonfire party in Florida. The victim suffered multiple injuries after the teens […]
A Mississippi-born U.S. Air Force veteran and entrepreneur is honoring her late daughter by providing food and essential supplies to struggling families in West Africa while building stronger connections between […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]