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

Tiffany Simmons AKA The Plugs Lawyer and host of Hood Court

Nationwide — 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 […]

Black Therapist Recognized as a Leading Expert Releases New Guide About the Challenges of Black Men

Nationwide — Licensed therapist and author Rodrego Way, LPC-S, LCDC, known as “The Therapy Coach,” announces the release of The Invisible Burden: Mental Health and Social Realities of Black Men, […]

HBCU Grad Marks 9-Year Milestone as Owner of a Black-Owned Payroll Company

Bryon Jennings, Founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll

Nationwide — Bryon Jennings, Founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll, is celebrating nine years of sustained growth while expanding his national footprint in the PEO services industry. His company […]

Black Mom and Her Daughter Make History as First Parent-Child Duo to Graduate from Rutgers University

Inez Phillips Durham and Jennifer Durham

Nationwide — Inez Phillips Durham and her daughter, Jennifer Durham, who are African American, have made history at Rutgers University as the first parent-child duo to earn doctorates in psychology. […]

Body of Missing 17-Year-Old Black Teen Finally Found in the Middle of a Desert

T'Neya Tovar

Nationwide — T’Neya Tovar, a 17-year-old African American girl from California who had been missing for 3 months, was found dead in the desert. Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom […]

Man Dies Saving a Passenger After His Car Got Stuck on Train Tracks

Brent Davis

Nationwide — Brent Davis, a 38-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, tragically died after his car got stuck on railroad tracks, and he tried to save a passenger before […]

White Woman Calls Cops After Realizing She Hired a Black Landscaper

heaintthatfunny TikTok video

Nationwide — An African American man who owns a lawn care business said he faced racism when a white homeowner canceled his services mid-job after realizing he was Black. The […]

Family of Black Couple Wrongfully Evicted from Their Home 100 Years Ago Files Lawsuit

Sidney Dearing

Nationwide — Sidney Dearing and his family, the first African American homeowners in the city of Piedmont, California, were forced out of their home within a year nearly 100 years […]

Black Man Accused of Raping White Woman Beat Charges Thanks to Surveillance Cameras

John Marks, Amanda Zawieruszynski

Nationwide — John Marks, an African American man from Manvel, Texas, was arrested after his white neighbor, Amanda Zawieruszynski, accused him of sexual assault during a house party. However, surveillance […]

Black Mom Who Desperately Fed Her Baby Cow Milk Denied Parole After 18 Years in Prison

Tiffany Woods

Nationwide — Tiffany Woods, an African American mother from New Orleans, Louisiana, who was convicted of killing her baby after she desperately tried to feed him cow’s milk during Hurricane […]

Black Mom Ordered to Pay White Teen $3.2M for Calling Him a Racist Bully

Summer Smith, Asher Vann

Nationwide — Summer Smith, the African American mom whose teenage son, SeMarion Humphrey, was tricked into drinking urine at a birthday sleepover, has been ordered to pay $3.2 million to […]

Ray J Denies Using Fake Blood During Recent Performance

Ray J allegedly used fake blood

Nationwide — Ray J allegedly used fake blood around his eyes during his February 14 concert in Shreveport, Louisiana, sparking concern online. The R&B singer addressed the claims, saying the […]

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

Baltimore Bag

Turning History into Design and Resilience into Brand Power. Nationwide — This Black History Month, Baltimore Bag Co. (BBC) is launching a renewed brand chapter rooted in history, craftsmanship, and […]

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

Dr. Lanette Woods

Nationwide — 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 […]

Award-Winning Teacher of the Year Releases Innovative Documentary on Student Engagement

If Instruction Isn't Engaging, I Quit documentary

Nationwide — Vincent Taylor, the 2025 Duval County Teacher of the Year, has released a dynamic new educational documentary titled If Instruction Isn’t Engaging, I Quit. The film, created for […]

Black Teacher Killed in Car Crash During ICE Operation in Georgia

Linda Davis, Black teacher killed during ICE operation

Nationwide — Linda Davis, an African American teacher from Chatham County, Georgia, was killed when Oscar Vasquez Lopez, who was fleeing from ICE, crashed into her car. Dr. Davis was […]

Garden Conservancy to Release Documentary Film Celebrating Legacy of Harlem Renaissance Poet Anne Spencer

Documentary, Earth I Thank You about Anne and Edward Spencer

Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of Anne Spencer Now Streaming Nationwide — The Garden Conservancy’s new documentary film Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of […]

Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam

Black founders of Jam Vino

Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]

Forbes Magazine Spotlights Black-Owned Law Firm for Defending Marginalized Communities

Attorney Zulu Ali

Nationwide — 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 […]

Black Postal Worker from Atlanta Shot and Killed While Delivering Mail

Dequavious Graves

Nationwide — Dequavious Graves, a 31-year-old African American postal worker from Atlanta, Georgia, was shot and killed while delivering mail in DeKalb County. His family is mourning the sudden loss […]

White Man Who Shot His Black Wife 15 Times Because He Thought She Was Cheating Gets 50 Years in Prison

Brandon Dickerson, Alexis Walls

Nationwide — Brandon Dickerson, a 30-year-old white husband from Bryan, Texas, who killed his 23-year-old African American wife, Alexis Walls, in a jealous rage, has been sentenced to 50 years […]

Black Couple Mourns the Loss of Their Unborn Twin Babies While on a Cruise

Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband, John Ajaero

Nationwide — Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband, John Ajaero, who are from Maryland, are grieving after losing their twin babies after Paris went into premature labor at 21 weeks during a […]

70-Year-Old Man and His 35-Year-Old Wife Welcome Their First Baby Together

Glenda, Roy and their baby

Nationwide — A married couple from Alaska, 35-year-old Glenda and her husband Roy, welcomed their baby boy on the same day as Roy’s 70th birthday. The couple used IVF after […]

Viral Video Shows Officer Punching Black Man, But Police Say Clip Is Misleading

Ramone Hester

Nationwide — A video showing an Henryetta, Oklahoma officer punching a Black man on the ground went viral, sparking outrage. Police say the clip shows only part of the arrest and […]

Singer Brandy Criticized for Her Soulful Performance of the National Anthem

Brandy singing national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game

Nationwide — Brandy took the spotlight at the NBA All-Star game on February 15, performing the National Anthem with her signature R&B style. Her layered harmonies and vocal runs impressed some […]

First Black Student to Graduate from All-White Public School in 1966 Shares Her Story

Mary Smith-Blackmon

Nationwide — Mary Smith-Blackmon, an African American woman from Canton, Mississippi, who became the first Black student to graduate from the town’s all-white public school in 1966, remembers both the […]

Young Black Siblings Tragically Die in Mobile Home Fire in Georgia

Maliyah Russell and Christian Jackson

Nationwide — Maliyah Russell, a 4-year-old girl, and her 7-year-old brother, Christian Jackson, who are from Sandersville, Georgia, died early Saturday morning when a mobile home fire broke out. Emergency […]

Black Doctor Launches New Educational Kit and Wellness App for Children to Address Health Inequity Among Minorities

Dr. Dona Cooper Dockery, Founder of the Get Healthy Kidz educational kit

Nationwide — As the nation commemorates Black History Month, a new initiative is answering Dr. King’s prophetic call by addressing one of the most persistent — and preventable — forms […]

Black Mom-and-Daughter Duo to Host Black History Storytelling Virtual Event for Children

Dr. Audrey Muhammad and her daughter, Hasana

Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad and her daughter, Hasana Muhammad, will host a virtual event that engages children and teaches them about their history. The event, called Black History Night, […]

Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Legend Who Marched With MLK, Dies at 84

Jesse Jackson

Nationwide — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the modern civil rights movement, Baptist minister, and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at the age of 84, his […]

Black Author Releases Powerful Memoir That Explores Quiet Unspoken Transitions of Life

Seasons of Me By Joyce Wambua Osborne

Nationwide — Seasons Of Me: A Journey of Learning & Unlearning by Joyce Wambua Osborne is a powerful memoir that explores the quiet, often unspoken transitions that shape a life; […]

Barack Obama Says Trump's Racist Video of Him and Michelle is "Troubling"

Barack Obama on Trump's racist video

Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama spoke out after President Donald Trump’s social media account posted a video showing him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. He called the […]

Parents of Missing Black Teen Found Dead Had Hired a Hitman Three Times to Kill Her

LaTania “Janell” Carwell

0 Nationwide — LaTania “Janell” Carwell, an African American teen from Georgia who went missing on her 16th birthday, was later found dead in a shallow grave. Her parents allegedly tried […]

Former Nursing Home Manager Faces Charges for Stealing $300K from Residents

Christina Williams

Nationwide — Christina Williams, who worked as an office manager at Venetian Gardens Nursing Home in Loveland, Ohio, has been accused of stealing more than $300,000 from over 50 residents. […]

Palm Beach International Airport to Be Named After President Trump

Trump at the Palm Beach International Airport

Nationwide — Trump is set to have Palm Beach International Airport renamed in his honor, as his company has filed trademarks for the potential new name. The filings raise questions […]

High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students

Alicia Hughes

Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]

White Woman Killed By Her Dad After a Heated Family Argument About Trump

Lucy Harrison

Nationwide — Lucy Harrison, who is from Cheshire in England, traveled to Texas to visit her father but was shot and killed during a heated family argument about Donald Trump. The […]

Trump Administration Disregards Judge's Order to Return Wrongfully Deported College Student

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza

Nationwide — Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old student from Boston, Massachusetts, who was mistakenly deported to Honduras while visiting family for Thanksgiving, is still prohibited from returning to the […]

President Trump Threatens to Block New Bridge That Connects the US to Canada

Donald Trump, Mark Carney

Nationwide — Trump has threatened to block the new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, demanding full compensation and fair treatment for the United States. The $4.7 billion project could […]

17-Year-Old Black Boy Killed by Stray Bullet in Motel Room While Playing Video Games

Sheldon Lewis

Nationwide — Sheldon Lewis, a 17-year-old African American boy from Gwinnett County, Georgia, died after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his motel room. His family watched in horror as […]

Black Man Who Threatened to Kill President Trump Gets 3 Years in Prison

Jauan Rashun Porter

Nationwide — Jauan Rashun Porter, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump during a TikTok […]

Youth Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Minors in the Church

Junior Andrew Bennett

Nationwide — Junior Andrew Bennett, a 32-year-old African American church pastor from Pinon Hills, Southern California, has been arrested after investigators linked him to multiple child sex abuse allegations. Authorities […]

Bill Gates Admits He Spent Time With Jeffrey Epstein, “I Was Foolish”

Bill Gates Epstein files

Nationwide — Bill Gates spoke publicly about renewed attention on his past association with Jeffrey Epstein following a major Department of Justice document release. He admitted spending time with Epstein but […]

Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons

Sherri daytime talk show canceled

Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]

Baseball Legend Frank Thomas Calls Out the Chicago White Sox After Being Left Out of Black History Month Graphic

Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas

Nationwide — Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas criticized the MLB’s Chicago White Sox after they left him out of a Black History Month graphic, saying the team overlooked his […]

10-Year-Old With Autism Abused on School Bus by Aide While Driver Laughed

Juanita Wright, Tonya Rice-Constant

Nationwide — A 10-year-old child with autism and ADHD from Tampa, Florida, was abused on a school bus by aide Juanita Wright while driver Tonya Rice-Constant laughed. Video footage later […]

Black Man, 86, Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Storm

Alvin Mayweather

Nationwide — Alvin Mayweather, an 86-year-old African American man from Shreveport, Louisiana, sadly passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter storm, authorities said. He was found in his […]

School Counselor Found Dead After Arrest Warrant Over Inappropriate Messages to Minor

Quinton Dixon

Nationwide — Quinton Dixon, an African American man from Baton Rouge who worked as a counselor at Westdale Middle Magnet School, was found dead on a former school campus. His […]

Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death

Diana Elizabeth Cullom

Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]

Michelle Obama Says She'd Be Against Barack Running for a 3rd Term As President Even If It Were Legal

Michelle Obama in Call Her Daddy podcast

Nationwide — Michelle Obama says she would oppose her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if it were legal. She added she would “actively work against” […]

Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters

Christopher Turner

Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]

10-Month-Old Black Baby Still Struggling with Botulism Linked to ByHeart Formula

Ashaan Carter

Nationwide — Ashaan Carter, an African American baby from Portland, Oregon, is still fighting infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula, which was later recalled nationwide. He remains on a feeding tube […]

Black Mom Missing Since 2010 Found Dead in Submerged Car at the Bottom of a River

Bernadine Gunner

Nationwide — Bernadine Gunner, an African American woman from Camden, New Jersey who was reported missing in 2010, was found dead inside a car at the bottom of Cooper River […]

Michelle Obama Turns 62 as Husband Barack Shares Sweet Message

Michelle Obama turns 62 years old

Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama turned 62 this weekend, with Barack Obama marking the occasion through a heartfelt message. The celebration also coincided with her ongoing promotion of a […]

Former NFL Player Sam Beal Has Been Missing for Over 7 Months

Former NFL player Sam Beal

Nationwide — Ex-NFL player Sam Beal, who is 29 years old, has been missing for more than 7 months, and his family is asking the public for help. The former […]