Nationwide — James Reynolds has revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that will now become part of his character’s storyline on Days of Our Lives. The 80-year-old […]
Black Parents Sue Daycare Center For $1M After 2-Year-Old Daughter Escapes and Nearly Gets Hit by a Car
Nationwide — Felisha and Travae Jones, parents of a 2-year-old African American girl from Texas, have filed a lawsuit against a Fort Worth daycare after their daughter wandered away from […]
Black Ole Miss Students Say White Woman Continued Racist Mocking Even After They Confronted Her
Nationwide — Three African American Ole Miss students, roommates Jakiyra Metcalf, Victoria G. Johnson, and Kaiyden Caldwell, are speaking out after two white women were caught making racist gestures and […]
Oldest Living Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Turns 112 Years Old
Nationwide — Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, turned 112 on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Known as “Mother Randle,” she has spent decades […]
Brandy and Monica Bring 'The Boy Is Mine' to Las Vegas with New Residency in 2027
Nationwide — Brandy and Monica are bringing their music partnership to Las Vegas with a new residency scheduled for 2027. The R&B singers announced the upcoming shows during a special appearance […]
Usher and Chris Brown's Ongoing Feud Sparks Rumors After Los Angeles Show Gets Canceled
Nationwide — Usher and Chris Brown are facing questions about their joint tour after one of their scheduled Los Angeles concerts was marked as canceled. The development comes just days […]
Charlie Kirk's Wife Calls Out Dave Chappelle Over Joke About Her Husband's Assassination
Nationwide — Erika Kirk is criticizing comedian Dave Chappelle after he made a joke about the assassination of her late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, during a recent stand-up show […]
99-Year-Old Retired HBCU Professor From Atlanta Sadly Dies in a House Fire
Nationwide — Phyllis Foreman Lawhorn, a 99-year-old retired professor at Clark Atlanta University, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, died Tuesday morning after a fire destroyed her longtime home in northwest Atlanta. […]
Hakeem Jeffries to Become America's First Black Speaker of the House After Democrats' Victory
Nationwide — Hakeem Jeffries is preparing to make history as the first African American person to be Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The New York congressman is expected […]
Woman Makes History as the First Black Female Police Chief in Selma, Alabama's 206-Year-History
Nationwide — Ettice Brickus made history as the first Black woman to lead the Selma Police Department in its 206-year history. The longtime law enforcement officer recently took the oath […]
Black Middle School Teacher, Mom of 3, Dies Over the Weekend as Students Mourn Her Loss
Nationwide — Ashley Ross, an African American teacher from Fort Valley, Georgia, has sadly passed away, leaving students, colleagues, and families at Fort Valley Middle School mourning her loss. School […]
Sorority Denies Being Involved After Three White Women Make Monkey Noises Outside Black Student’s Apartment
Nationwide — Jakiyra Metcalf, an African American freshman at the University of Mississippi, is calling on the university to address a disturbing incident involving three white women caught making monkey noises […]
Founder of First Black-Owned Basketball Brand Celebrates Four Years in Business with New Rebranded Lineup
A father and son built the brand in 2022 after noticing every ball in the gym carried somebody else’s name. This season, it is back. Nationwide — Oronde Booker, the […]
Meet the Black Mom and Her Two Daughters Who Are the Founders of the Homeschool Yo Kids Organization
Nationwide — Jae Carter and her two daughters, 12-year-old Kennedy and 10-year-old Morgan, are the founders of the Homeschool Yo Kids Organization, a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and they have just […]
After Devastating Fire, Founder of Black-Owned Nonprofit That Helps Young People Calls on Community to Help Her Rebuild
Nationwide — For more than 14 years, Dr. Cathilda Nilli, the Founder and CEO of Project Love Community Outreach, a Black-owned nonprofit organization based in South Bend, Indiana, has been […]
International Women's Basketball Star Turns Childhood Adversity into Purpose in Powerful New Memoir
Nationwide — Before the basketball accolades, professional contracts, and international spotlight, Jacinta Monroe was a young girl growing up in South Florida’s inner city, navigating childhood trauma, family turmoil, heartbreaking […]
Black Founder Reveals How Families May Be Giving Away Over $1M During Their Working Lifetime
Family Business Circle Founder Terrance Amen Says the Real Financial Problem Isn’t Income — It’s Wealth Leakage Nationwide — Terrance Amen, founder of Family Business Circle (FBC) and author of […]
Black Founder Launches New AI Platform That Creates Custom, Personalized Songs For Your Loved Ones
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 […]
Black Siblings From Atlanta Launch Bamboo Toilet Tissue Company Built for People, Planet, and Purpose
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 […]
Black Dad of 7 Children Who Has Taught 120,000 Young People to Play Chess Needs More Online Votes to Win $25K Grant for His Foundation
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 […]
Black Author Challenges the Erasure of Black Military History and Brings Its Stories into Classrooms
“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 — […]
Be'n Original, Veteran Hip-Hop Journalist of 30 Years, Steps into the World of Fiction with Urban Crime Thriller, "Power Kingdom"
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 […]
Actor Charles F. Porter, Who Played NASCAR Pioneer Wendell Scott in a TV Movie, Dies at 47
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 […]
Administrator at Morris Brown College Who Helped Rebuild Its Enrollment Sadly Dies at 56
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 […]
Black Dad of 3 Dies Less Than Four Months After Being Diagnosed With Rare Blood Cancer, He Thought He Was Just Stressed
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 […]
Black Woman Who Raised 12 Children Turns 104 Years Old, But Says She Still Feels Like She's 60
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 […]
7-Foot-1 Nigerian Woman Makes Her Debut as the Tallest Player in NCAA Women's Basketball
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 […]
Adrienne Adams Makes History as New York's First Black Woman Lieutenant Governor
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 […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Honor Roll Student Shot and Killed by Police in Georgia
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. […]
Four White Teens Arrested for Beating Up a Disabled Man With Special Needs
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 […]
Black American Mom Turns Personal Tragedy Into Mission to Help 100 Families in Ghana
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 […]
Cardi B Finally Reveals the Name of Her Son With Stefon Diggs As He Turns 1 Year Old
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 […]
After 40 Years, Police Finally Identify Black Woman Found Buried in a Basement
Nationwide — A Tennessee woman whose remains were found buried in a Nashville basement nearly 40 years ago has finally been identified. Police have finally confirmed that the woman was […]
Newly Discovered MLK’s Handwritten ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Draft Could Sell for $10 Million
Nationwide — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s handwritten final draft of his historic “I Have a Dream” speech has resurfaced decades after someone placed it in a desk drawer. The […]
Chris Brown's Daughter's Mother Wants $30K in Monthly Child Support, Says $7K Isn't Enough
Nationwide — Diamond Brown, the mother of Chris Brown’s daughter, Lovely, is seeking an increase in child support, arguing that the $7,000 she currently receives each month is not enough. […]
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 […]