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Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care

Shafia M Monroe, author of Mothering the Mother book

Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]

Black-Owned Construction Company Partners with Boxer Roy Jones Jr and Others to Launch Saving the Kids Initiative

Darrell Choates, Roy Jones Jr, Lara Trump, and Johnny Damon

Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black family-owned construction company, together with RJJ Saving the Kids and initiative partners Roy Jones Jr., Johnny Damon, Jackie Siegel, and Darrell Choates […]

Black Mom of Six Mourns Her 4-Year-Old Son Died in Hit-and-Run Incident

Zachariah, Black boy who died in hit and run

Nationwide — Harmonie Wright, an African American mother from Brooklyn, New York, lost her 4-year-old son, Zachariah, in a hit-and-run near Brookdale Hospital Thursday morning. She recounted the terrifying moment […]

Black Mom Who Called 911 Says When Police Arrived, They Killed Her Boyfriend and Her 3-Year-Old Son

Raneka Pate with her son and boyfriend

Nationwide — Raneka Pate, a 28-year-old African American mother from Las Vegas, Nevada, called 911 after her boyfriend was acting erratically. When police arrived, both her son and boyfriend were […]

Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan

Pinky Cole and financial advisor, Jayson Thornton

Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]

Black Man Who Spent 33 Years on Death Row Granted Clemency Two Days Before Execution

Charles “Sonny” Burton

Nationwide — Charles “Sonny” Burton, a 75-year-old man from Alabama who was set to be executed this week, had his death sentence commuted to life without parole. He was convicted […]

Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly

Taylar Williams

Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]

Man Pardoned by Former President Biden Charged 1 Year Later for the Same Crime

Oscar Freemond Fowler

Nationwide — Oscar Freemond Fowler, a convicted felon released after President Biden commuted his federal prison sentence, was arrested again less than a week later on state charges for the […]

Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business

Andrea Lacey, Founder of Luvs Brownies food truck

Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]

Largest Black Children's Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio, Launches 3rd Annual Event

When I See Me Childrens Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio

Nationwide — 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, […]

Victor Glover to Make History as the First Black Astronaut to Travel to the Moon

Victor Glover

Nationwide — Victor Glover is set to make history as the first Black astronaut to travel to the moon. He will pilot NASA’s Artemis II mission, joining a crew of three, […]

12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop

Jada West

Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]

White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash

Myron Chorbajian, Kathleen Chorbajian

Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]

Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery

Kashanna Legette

Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]

Man Pardoned by Trump for Storming the Capitol Gets Life in Prison for Abusing Children

Andrew Paul Johnson

Nationwide — Andrew Paul Johnson, a 45-year-old man from Seffner, Florida, who was previously pardoned by Trump for storming the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to life in prison for molesting […]

Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B

Tasha K, Cardi B

Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]

How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations

Tamika Carlton, the host of The Real Connect podcast

The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]

Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses

Lakeisha Jackson, Founder of Octopus AI

Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]

R&B Legends Tony Terry and Christopher Williams to Headline Powerful Stage Play, "When You Cry, I Cry"

Tony Terry and Christopher Williams

Nationwide — Shyfox Productions proudly presents When You Cry, I Cry, a powerful and emotionally moving stage play that explores the devastating impact of violence on families and communities while […]

Epstein's Prison Guard Googled Him Minutes Before His Death, Received $5K Deposit

Tova Noel

Nationwide — Tova Noel, who worked as a prison guard at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, reportedly conducted a search for Jeffrey Epstein on her cell phone minutes […]

Husband Accused of Killing His Paraplegic Wife, Says He Didn't Like Her

Justin Martez Seals, Mekayla Rembert

Nationwide — Justin Martez Seals, a 39-year-old man from Birmingham, Alabama, is accused of setting his paraplegic wife’s home on fire because he did not like her, killing 32-year-old Mekayla […]

Body of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Found in a Suitcase, Her Mom Faces Murder Charges

Mila Chatman

Nationwide — Mila Chatman, an 8-year-old African American girl from Cleveland, Ohio, was found buried in a suitcase alongside her half-sister. Authorities have arrested their mother, Aliyah Henderson, 28, who […]

$1 Billion Lawsuit Dismissed Over Death of Black Teen Killed in School Gym

Kendrick Johnson

Nationwide — The family of Kendrick Johnson, who died in a high school gym in Valdosta, Georgia, back in 2013, has had their $1 billion lawsuit against law enforcement and […]

Mom Arrested for Leaving Her 5 Kids Alone in a Car With a Firearm While She Delivered Food

Tonya Charisse-Annice

Nationwide — Tonya Charisse-Annice, a 41-year-old African American mother from Detroit, Michigan, is facing multiple charges after leaving her five children alone in a car with an unsecured gun. During […]

Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime

Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson

Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]

50 Cent Teases Docuseries on T.I. and Tiny Harris' Previous Sexual Assault Allegations

50 Cent, T.I., Tiny Harris

Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent hinted he may be working on a new documentary about T.I. and Tiny Harris, focusing on sexual abuse allegations against the couple. He teased the […]

Two Black Women Educators Taught a Black History Marathon for 33 Hours to Break a World Record

Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn Ebron

Nationwide — Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn Ebron, two African American educators from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, taught a Black history class for 33 hours straight in an attempt to set a world […]

22-Year-Old Black Creator Launches AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood

Tierre Hummons, creator of the Synth City series

Nationwide — 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 […]

Founder to Host Free Workshop in Atlanta for Black Women in Honor of International Women’s Day

Rosetta Thurman, founder of Happy Black Woman

Her “Create Your Ideal Life” workshop will help Black women get unstuck, gain clarity, and build a roadmap for their next chapter Nationwide — In celebration of International Women’s Day, […]

Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact

Brandi Webb

Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]

73-Year-Old Woman Violently Slapped on Backside While Grocery Shopping

Mae St. Julien

Nationwide — Mae St. Julien, a 73-year-old African American great-grandmother from DeKalb County, Georgia, says she was violently slapped on her backside while shopping at a local Kroger grocery store, […]

Tyler Perry Starts Production on New Netflix Series "Where There's Smoke"

Tyler Perry Where There's Smoke

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is launching a new firefighter drama on Netflix, Where There’s Smoke. The 16-episode series follows firefighters facing danger on the job while dealing with personal struggles […]

White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son

Taylor Schaefer

Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]

Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument

Hayward Jenkins

Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]

A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911

Darron Lee, Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo

Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]

Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits

Tracy A. James

Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]

Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Impregnating 12-Year-Old Girl

Isaiah Monroe

Nationwide — Isaiah Monroe, a man from Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to decades in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, which resulted in her pregnancy. He will also remain […]

White Teen Who Planned to Assassinate Trump Gets Life Sentence for Killing His Parents

Nikita Casap

Nationwide — Nikita Casap, an 18-year-old teenager from Waukesha, Wisconsin, who killed his parents to fund a plot to assassinate Donald Trump, was sentenced to life in prison without parole. […]

President Trump Says "I Guess" Americans Should Worry About Iran Strikes

Donald Trump on Iran retaliation

Nationwide — President Donald Trump said Americans might have reason to worry about Iran striking on U.S. soil, adding that casualties are expected in war. His remarks come amid escalating tensions […]

5 Teens Arrested After Black Man Killed in Home While Protecting His Grandson

Kevin Cooper

Nationwide — Kevin Cooper, an African American man from Portland, Oregon, was shot while protecting his grandson during a home invasion. Five teens now face murder and assault charges in […]

White House Doctor Explains President Trump's Neck Rash

Donald Trump with neck rash

Nationwide — President Trump appeared at a Medal of Honor ceremony Monday with a visible red rash on his neck, sparking speculation online. The White House quickly clarified that it […]

Married White High School Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Teen Student

Alisha Crins

Nationwide — Alisha Crins, a 39-year-old former gym teacher from Glocester, Rhode Island, is facing sexual assault charges after sending explicit messages and photos to a student. She admitted to […]

Woman Kills Elderly Man with a Space Heater, Faces Up to 24 Years in Prison

Monyuett Hinson

Nationwide — Monyuett Hinson, a woman from Bessemer, Alabama, who attacked a 76-year-old man with a space heater, pleaded guilty to felony murder. She now faces up to 24 years […]

Rapper DJ Quik’s Son Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2022 Murder

David Blake Jr., son of DJ Quik

Nationwide — David Blake Jr., son of rapper DJ Quik, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a 2022 shooting in Downey, California. He was convicted of […]

Judge Says IRS Broke the Law 40,000 Times by Giving ICE Taxpayer Info for Immigration Enforcement

Internal Revenue Service

Nationwide — A federal judge ruled that the IRS broke the law by giving Immigration and Customs Enforcement confidential taxpayer information more than 40,000 times. The disclosures violated strict privacy rules […]

Man Killed His Wife and Their 5 Children After Losing His Job

Ervin Antonio Lupoe and his family

Nationwide — Ervin Antonio Lupoe, an African American father of five from Los Angeles, California, fatally shot his wife and children before taking his own life in 2009. He claimed […]

Hillary Clinton Testifies, Says Her Husband Bill Had No Knowledge of Epstein’s Crimes

Hillary Clinton addresses the Epstein files

Nationwide — Hillary Clinton told Congress she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal activities and denied ever meeting Epstein. She also defended her husband, Bill Clinton, saying […]

Bill Gates Admits Having Two Affairs With Russian Women, Apologizes for Epstein Ties

Bill Gates admits affair with 2 Russian women

Nationwide — Bill Gates admitted he had two affairs with Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates and apologized to his foundation staff for his past ties to Jeffrey […]

This 12-Year-Old Black Girl Was 9 Months Pregnant When She Went Missing, Never to Be Seen Again

Celina Mays

Nationwide — Celina Mays disappeared at 12 years old, nine months pregnant, from her family home in Willingboro, New Jersey, and has never been found. Her case remains unsolved decades […]

HBCU Track and Field Star Dies After His Girlfriend Allegedly Stabbed Him

Kevaughn Goldson, Denita Jackson

Nationwide — Kevaughn Goldson, an HBCU track and field athlete, died after allegedly being stabbed by his girlfriend, Denita Jackson, who is also a sprinter. She now faces murder charges, […]

Meet the White Woman Who Used to Be Malcolm X's Girlfriend

Malcolm X white girlfriend Beatrice Caragulian Bazarian

Nationwide — Malcolm X’s first great love was a white woman named Beatrice Caragulian Bazarian, nicknamed Bea. Before he married Betty Shabazz, Malcolm shared a passionate and defiant romance with Bea […]

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 […]