Founded by alligator entrepreneur Lawrence Willis, Willis & Co. is bringing Black family ownership, handcrafted American exotic leather, and Southern craftsmanship to an industry dominated by established global luxury houses. […]
Consulting Firm Highlights 7 Black Technology Companies Advancing AI, Software, and Digital Transformation
Black Business Month feature highlights Black-led technology companies and brands across AI, software development, quality engineering, cloud modernization, and public-interest technology Nationwide — QualityWorks Consulting Group has published its Top […]
Black Author's New Book Chronicles His Transition From Gang Influence to Purpose, Leadership, and Self-Discovery
Nationwide — Harold F. Butler III, author of Born to Survive, Built to Succeed, shares the lessons, spiritual awakening, and inner transformation that taught him the true value of life […]
Award-Winning Black Female Therapist Accepted into Prestigious Relationship Coaching Certification Program
Nationwide — Dr. Stephvanie Wynn, Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience, has earned acceptance into the prestigious Mars Venus Relationship Coaching Certification Program, the advanced relationship […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Left Her Federal Job to Grow a 6-Figure Party Rental Company and More
Nationwide — Lakeesha Bussey, a retired Army veteran, former financial analyst, and longtime federal employee, is now the founder of Park Play Party, a six-figure party rental and children’s entertainment […]
Black Men Claim "Stand Your Ground" After White Teen Fired Shotgun, Now Face Murder Charges
Nationwide — Jamarian Byrd and Travis Roberts Jr., two African American men from Macclenny, Florida, who say they acted in self-defense after a teenager allegedly fired at them, are challenging […]
26-Year-Old Black Woman Accused of Lying About Being a Duke University Graduate to Gain Followers
Nationwide — Reality star and influencer Angel Victoria Murdock, who appeared on the dating show “Temptation Island,” is facing allegations that she fabricated her education and real estate career. The […]
Black Mom Who Gave Birth to Mixed Triplets on Their Father's Birthday Almost Broke a Record
Nationwide — Nyla Craft, an African American mom from Torrance, California, welcomed a rare set of mixed triplets earlier this month, with the three boys weighing a combined 19 pounds […]
Keith Lee Receives Backlash For Thanking God After Surviving Wrong-Way Crash
Nationwide — Social media food critic Keith Lee is speaking openly about a frightening wrong-way crash that nearly killed him and his family near Dallas. After surviving the Sept. 3 […]
Rapper Fat Joe Claims He's "the Blackest" While Defending His Use of the N-Word
Nationwide — Rapper Fat Joe, who is from the Bronx, is once again defending his connection to Black culture and his use of the N-word. The Puerto Rican and Cuban […]
3-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself With Unattended Weapon
Nationwide — Erin Myers, a 3-year-old African American boy from Columbia, South Carolina, has tragically died after he accidentally shot himself with an unattended gun inside an apartment. The child […]
25-Year-Old Becomes The 9th Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss America 2027
Nationwide — Regan Hutsell, an African American woman from Houston, Texas, has been crowned Miss America 2027 after competing against representatives from across the United States and several U.S. territories. […]
Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Says "Death Penalty Would Be Perfect" if D4vd Is Convicted
Nationwide — The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was found dead inside a Tesla linked to rapper D4vd, says they want the death penalty if he is convicted of […]
Black Flight Attendant Praised For Saving Baby From Falling and Letting an Exhausted Mom Sleep
Nationwide — Monique Harris, an African American flight attendant, stepped in to help a tired mother after her baby nearly slipped from her lap during a United Airlines flight. Harris […]
Charter School Accused of Discriminating Against Black Applicants to Pay Nearly $4M Settlement
Nationwide — A Philadelphia charter school and its former CEO have agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle federal allegations that the school discriminated against Black applicants during a 2023 […]
Black Woman From Kansas Who Raised Almost Ten Children Turns 107 Years Old
Nationwide — Mason Byrd, an African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, has turned 107 years old surrounded by the family she helped raise. Born in 1919, Byrd has spent […]
Emory Jones, Jay-Z's Friend, Gets Presidential Pardon From Trump After 16 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Emory Jones, a longtime friend and business associate of Jay-Z, has received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump more than two decades after his federal drug conviction. He […]
White Police Chief Finally Fired Three Months After Racist Text Messages Are Discovered
Nationwide — Harold Vanderford, police chief in Senatobia, Mississippi, was fired Tuesday after reports surfaced that he allegedly sent racist and degrading text messages about Black people. His termination comes less […]
Young Black Influencer Dies After Male Organ Enlargement Procedure Gone Wrong
Nationwide — Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, a British-Nigerian influencer, has sadly passed away after a penis enlargement procedure in Thailand led to a fatal pulmonary embolism, according to a U.K. coroner. […]
White Police Officer Who Shot an Unarmed Black Man Lying in Bed Accepts Plea Deal
Nationwide — Ricky Anderson, a former Ohio police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man while he was in bed, has accepted a plea deal in the 2022 shooting. […]
Black Woman Won't Be Charged For Killing White Army Vet Because of Stand Your Ground Law
Nationwide — Melissa Payne, an African American woman who fatally shot a white retired Army veteran during a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot, will not face criminal charges after […]
Cassandra Wilson, Legendary Jazz Vocalist Who Recently Died, Was a MAGA Supporter
Nationwide — The death of legendary jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson at age 70 has prompted an outpouring of tributes celebrating one of the most distinctive voices in modern American music. […]
Zendaya's Mom Responds to Hurtful Criticism About Her Appearance
Nationwide — Zendaya’s mom, Claire Stoermer, has spoken out after seeing harsh comments about her appearance online, calling the criticism “sad and frustrating.” The 62-year-old shared her thoughts on Instagram […]
Singer/ Rapper Lizzo "Relieved" After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Former Stylist
Nationwide — Lizzo says she is “relieved” after a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels. U.S. District Judge Fernando L. […]
Nicki Minaj to Join Trump’s $1 Million Small Business Pitch Competition as Judge
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is joining a celebrity panel judging the Trump administration’s $1 million Million Dollar Pitch Competition, a new contest highlighting small businesses and entrepreneurs. Five finalists will compete […]
D’Wayne Wiggins’ $700K Estate Frozen as Family Continues to Fight Over His Will
Nationwide — D’Wayne Wiggins’ estate has been temporarily frozen as his family continues to fight over his final wishes and control of his reported $700,000 fortune. A judge has blocked […]
Al Sharpton Refuses to Back Down After Nolan Wells' Friends Threaten Defamation Lawsuit
Nationwide — Rev. Al Sharpton is refusing to back down after three friends of Nolan Wells threatened to sue him for defamation over comments he made about the circumstances surrounding […]
Beyoncé Donates $200K to Help Indiana Communities Hit by Severe Flooding
Nationwide — Beyoncé is donating $200,000 to help Indiana communities recover from severe flooding that left more than 1,000 people without homes. The funds, provided through her BeyGOOD Foundation, will […]
Teen Sisters and Their Mom Arrested After Beating 14-Year-Old Black Girl With Golf Club
Nationwide — Kiera Harps, a 14-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, Georgia, was hospitalized after she was allegedly beaten with a golf club during a fight near her bus stop […]
Tiger Woods Changes Plea in DUI Case, Agrees to 5-Year License Suspension
Nationwide — Tiger Woods changed his plea to no contest Wednesday in his Florida DUI case and agreed to a five-year suspension of his driver’s license. The plea deal also reduced […]
Actress Carla Jeffery, Best Known for Her Role in Disney's "Zombies," Has Died at 33
Nationwide — Disney Channel actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in the “Zombies” franchise, has died at 33. Her talent management company confirmed her death in a statement […]
Former NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr. Dies at 40 After Sharing Emotional Message
Nationwide — Former NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr., a former Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions cornerback and Wake Forest standout, has died at 40. The former football player reportedly died […]
All Cosmetology Students Must Learn How to Style Black Hair, According to New York State Law
Nationwide — The state of New York has introduced a new requirement for cosmetology students that aims to make sure future hairdressers can work with every hair type. The new […]
'American Gladiators' Star Debbie Clark Dies at 61, Family Says
Nationwide — Debbie “Storm” Clark, best known for her time on American Gladiators, has died at 61 years old. The former track standout died at her Boston home after her […]
Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges
Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]
Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]
Harvard to Pay Families $53M After Former Morgue Manager Sold Donated Body Parts
Nationwide — Harvard University will pay $53 million to settle a lawsuit filed by families whose loved ones donated their bodies to Harvard Medical School for research. The settlement follows the […]
Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned for Alleged Racist Posts, Black Woman Takes Crown
Nationwide — Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title after the organization removed her over alleged racist posts and conduct concerns. The crown was later given to Myla […]
1-Year-Old Boy Dies in Hot Car After His Mom "Forgot" Him at Work at a Hospital
Nationwide — Deja Coleman, a 29-year-old African American mother from Lawrenceville, Georgia, faces charges after her 1-year-old son died after allegedly being left inside a hot car outside a hospital […]
White Dad Who Gave His Teen Son a Gun For Christmas Gets Only 15 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Colin Gray, a father from Winder, Georgia, who gave his teenage son the rifle used in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting, was sentenced to 15 years in […]
Family of Black Woman Stabbed to Death Outside a Store Forgives Accused Killer
Nationwide — Brittany McLean, a 36-year-old African American woman from Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested and charged with murder after she reportedly fatally stabbed another woman outside a convenience store. The […]
Former Texas A&M Football Player Arrested After His Toddler Son Accidentally Shot Himself
Nationwide — Former Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss was arrested after his 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a loaded firearm at their Baton Rouge apartment. Police charged him […]
Judge Orders USDA to Restore $127 Million in Grants for Black Farmers
Nationwide — A federal judge has ordered the restoration of $127 million in grants that support Black farmers and other farmers of color. The decision allows 24 organizations to continue […]
Black Dad of 7 Kids Shot and Killed at Park Gathering in Georgia
Nationwide — Malcolm Freeling, a 31-year-old African American father of 7 from Griffin, Georgia, was fatally shot during a gathering at a local park. Police are investigating the shooting as they […]
White School Counselor Faces Charges Over Alleged Indecent Liberties With Several Students
Nationwide — Lesli Bryant, a 37-year-old school counselor in Orange County, North Carolina, who is married with three children, was arrested after allegations involving inappropriate conduct with students. She now […]
White Pharmacists Get Just 2 Years in Prison for $786K Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Nationwide — Ricky Wayne Quinn and John Anthony “Andy” Null, two former pharmacists from Corinth, Mississippi, have received light sentences in a healthcare fraud case. The two, who are both […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Neurodivergent Support
Nationwide — Alana Simpson, an African American Board-Certified Autism Technician and the Founder of Spectrum Protection, is proud to announce that her California-based company has been recognized by the Evergreen […]
7 Employees Plead Guilty in $25M Tax Credit Fraud Scheme in North Carolina
Nationwide — Eight African American tax preparers in North Carolina have pleaded guilty to their roles in a multimillion-dollar tax credit fraud scheme during the pandemic that cost the IRS […]
Pastor Sentenced to 80 Years in Prison for Abusing Two Young Boys in Louisiana
Nationwide — Terry Reed, an African American pastor from the New Orleans area, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing two boys. The […]
Missing Pregnant Black Teen Found in River in 1975 Finally Identified After 50 Years
Nationwide — More than five decades after her body was pulled from the Mississippi River, authorities have identified a teenage homicide victim who had long been known only as “Jane […]
Detroit Bus Driver and Supervisor Caught on Video Engaged in Inappropriate Conduct While On Duty
Nationwide — Senior Transportation Service Inspector Andre Reece and Transportation Equipment Operator Dayna Ruff, who are from Detroit, Michigan, appear in a city report over alleged on-duty misconduct involving a […]
Five Teens Arrested for Armed Robbery of Man Over a Vape Pen in Florida
Nationwide — Five men, aged 18 to 19, face felony charges after police say they robbed a man at gunpoint while he walked home from work. Investigators say the group […]
Mom Faces Murder Charges After Beating and Stomping Her 2-Year-Old Daughter to Death
Nationwide — Jessica Wilson, a 29-year-old mom from Alachua County, Florida, allegedly assaulted her 2-year-old daughter at their home. The toddler suffered critical injuries and later died after several days […]
Mom Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison For Shooting Her 13-Year-Old Daughter in the Neck
Nationwide — Talecka C. Brown, an African American mother from Seat Pleasant, Maryland who shot her 13-year-old daughter in 2024, has received a 50-year prison sentence after a case involving […]
Married White Pastor Caught in Undercover Prostitution Sting and Fired From Church
Nationwide — David A Ritchie, a 42-year-old pastor from Texas, was arrested during an undercover prostitution sting and later charged with solicitation. He served as lead pastor of Redeemer Christian […]