Nationwide — Kelia Bazile, is making history as the first Black female president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which operates 190 restaurants in 28 states and internationally in Brazil and Mexico, […]
How One Woman Recovered $6M and Why Black Women Entrepreneurs Need to Hear Her Story
Nationwide — The deals are closing. The work is getting done. The invoices are going out. But for many Black women entrepreneurs, the money is not coming in on time. […]
Candace Owens Calls Trump a “Mad King” and Says His Administration is "Satanic"
Nationwide — Candace Owens has called for President Donald Trump’s removal from office after escalating political remarks and labeled him the “Mad King Trump.” She has accused his leadership of […]
White Politician Caught on Camera Telling Black Man He Should Be Lynched
Nationwide — James Fishback, a politician from Florida and also the GOP candidate for governor, was captured on video in a heated exchange at a rally where he told a […]
Pregnant Black Mom Arrested for Killing Her Boyfriend After He Attacked Her During Baby Shower
Nationwide — Keshia Golden, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, is facing murder charges after her boyfriend allegedly attacked her at her baby shower while she was 8 months […]
Actress Gabrielle Union's Father Dies at 81 After Years of Battling Dementia
Nationwide — Gabrielle Union’s father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr., has died at 81 after a long battle with dementia. She confirmed his death through an Instagram tribute, noting he had been […]
New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]
HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships
Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]
"Black and Dyslexic" Podcast Hosts Join "Literacy Now" Miniseries to Empower Black Families Facing Dyslexia
Episode Highlights Advocacy, Stigma Reduction, and Educational Equity – Connected to NAACP Image Award-Nominated Documentary Left Behind Nationwide — In a compelling new episode of the Literacy Now, Together miniseries, […]
Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide
Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]
Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade
Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]
Actor Terry Crews' Wife, Rebecca, Reveals She Has Parkinson’s Disease
Nationwide — Rebecca King-Crews, the wife of actor Terry Crews, has been quietly battling Parkinson’s disease for nearly a decade. She has now shared her experience publicly after a recent […]
White Suspect Arrested for Shooting a Black Mom and Her Son Over a Parking Dispute
Nationwide — Brandon Casto, a 28-year-old white man from Akron, Ohio, has been arrested and is being held on a $3 million bond after a parking dispute that escalated into […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Conflicting Information About Her Son’s Murder Case
Nationwide — Anita Drake, the African American mother of 21-year-old Omar Drake who was found dead near train tracks in Jackson, says she was told his murder case had been […]
7-Year-Old Black Boy Sadly Drowned While Trying to Save His Friend
Nationwide — Abel Friday-Williams, a 7-year-old African American boy from Hickory, North Carolina, drowned at a waterfall after reportedly trying to save a friend. Deputies said he may have entered […]
Historic Moment in Motorsports: Black Leadership, Speed, and Legacy to Converge in Gainesville, Florida
Nationwide — Something powerful is happening in Gainesville, Florida, this April and it goes far beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of competition. From April 10–12, the Manufacturers […]
Hundreds of Black Women and Families to Learn About Homeownership Programs During Free Webinar
Nationwide — A powerful new opportunity is opening doors to wealth, stability, and generational progress as a free online event on Zoom called the DPA/ Homeownership Programs Webinar is set […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Startup Helps Professionals Track and Leverage Career Growth
Nationwide — Laneisha Roberts, the Founder and CEO of ReviewTailor, has announced the official launch of Career Companion, an AI-powered platform designed to give professionals clarity, structure, and strategy for […]
Tiger Woods Asked “I’m Being Arrested?” in Released Body Camera Footage After Crash
Nationwide — Body camera footage shows Tiger Woods being arrested after a rollover crash in Florida that led to a DUI investigation. He underwent field sobriety tests at the scene, […]
23-Year-Old Black Woman Making History as the Youngest Person to Run for Mayor of Bowie, Maryland
Nationwide — Rebecca Pearce is running for mayor of Bowie, Maryland, becoming the youngest candidate ever to enter the city’s mayoral race. At 23, she is campaigning on affordability, stronger […]
Daycare Worker Accidentally Dropped 3-Month-Old Baby and Delayed Getting Medical Help
Nationwide — Leah Marie Stewart, an African American daycare worker from Austin, Texas, is facing a felony charge after allegedly dropping a 3-month-old baby. Investigators said the infant suffered a […]
Black Dad Has Limbs Amputated After Routine Dental Visit Triggers Gum Bleeding
Nationwide — Davon Vanterpool, a 34-year-old African American man from Denton County, Texas, left a dental visit with bleeding gums and an infection. Within weeks, sepsis set in, forcing doctors […]
Black Grandpa and His 3 Granddaughters Tragically Die in House Fire While Sleeping
Nationwide — Walter Palmer, a 71-year-old grandfather, and his 3 granddaughters 16-year-old Kassidy James, 11-year-old Mary James, and 7-year-old Ivory James, died in a house fire early Wednesday in Crete, Illinois. […]
Black Baby Fatally Shot While Inside Stroller During Drive-By Shooting in Brooklyn
Nationwide — Kaori Patterson-Moore, a 7-month-old African American child from New York City, was killed after being struck by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Brooklyn. Two suspects […]
Black Woman Shot and Killed in Front of Her Children Had a History of Mental Health Problems
Nationwide — Monae Brooks, a 32-year-old African American mother of two from Harris County, Texas, was shot and killed in front of her children after a roadside confrontation. Investigators say […]
White Police Officer Appears to Slam Black Teen Girl Face-First on the Pavement
Nationwide — Erin Cowser, a 17-year-old African American girl from San Bernardino County, California, was allegedly slammed face-first onto concrete by a police officer in May 2025, leaving her unconscious with […]
Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album
Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]
Black Woman Killed in Zip-Lining Accident While on Vacation in Puerto Rico
Nationwide — Tamirah Dix, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, died in Puerto Rico after suffering a head injury while zip-lining. Her family is arranging to bring her body back […]
Black Vice Mayor from Florida Found Dead in Home, Her Husband Arrested
Nationwide — Nancy Metayer Bowen, an African American politician from Coral Springs, Florida, was found dead inside her home during a wellness check. Police arrested her husband, Stephen Bowen, and […]
Black Pastor Shot During Robbery and Carjacking Attempt, Two People Left Dead
Nationwide — James Easley, an African American pastor from Riviera Beach, Florida, survived a mass shooting when a suspect opened fire and tried to carjack a vehicle. The attack left […]
Former Denver Mayor's Purchase Signals New Era for Five Points Community, Honors Late Developer and Philanthropist
Nationwide — In Denver’s famed Five Points Community where the spirit of jazz legends, perseverance and community still shape the streets, a single building is set to become something more […]
White Man Who Threatened to Kill 20 Black Babies Gets Only 2 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Zachary Charles Newell, a 26-year-old man from North Carolina, was sentenced to only two years in federal prison after making online threats of a mass shooting targeting a preschool. […]
5-Year-Old Boy Hailed a Hero for Saving His Family from a House Fire in Texas
Nationwide — Jayden, a 5-year-old African American boy from Longview, Texas, alerted his family to a house fire early Friday morning. His quick response helped six people escape safely before flames […]
73-Year-Old School Bus Driver Arrested for Allegedly Strangling a Student
Nationwide — Effie Wynn, a 73-year-old African American school bus driver from Lynchburg, Virginia, was arrested after allegedly strangling a student on the bus while parked at a school. Police […]
President Trump Threatens Journalist With Jail Time Unless He Reveals Sources of His "Leaked" Story About Iran War
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has threatened jail time for a journalist after a report on a U.S. military rescue mission involving a fighter jet crash in Iran. He has […]
Black Man with Disability Fined $345 for Parking Work Truck in His Own Driveway
Nationwide — Bali Ramnarace, an African American handyman from Boynton Beach, Florida, who is handicapped, was fined $345 by the city for parking his work truck in the driveway of […]
Two Women Arrested After Drugs and Guns Found at Day Care in Michigan
Nationwide — Two women, Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown, who are from Flint, Michigan, have been arrested after a drug bust at a local daycare center. Police recovered cocaine and […]
Judge Orders to Halt President Trump's White House Ballroom Construction
Nationwide — A federal judge in Washington, DC, has blocked construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project. The court ruled the project cannot continue because it […]
Amber Rose Says That White People Should Be Able to Say the N-Word
Nationwide — White model Amber Rose said white people should be allowed to say the n-word, arguing that society gives too much power to offensive language. She argued that removing […]
Convicted Pedophile Who Impregnated, Murdered 13-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead in Prison
Nationwide — Jarvis Butts, a convicted pedophile from Detroit, Michigan, was found dead inside his prison cell just weeks after he began serving a 35- to 60-year sentence for murdering […]
33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]
Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star
Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]
Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement
Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]
White Teacher in Virginia Gets Only Six Years in Prison for Abusing Student
Nationwide — John Rose, a former middle school teacher from Bedford County, Virginia, was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a student. He will also serve seven […]
Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage
Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]
Former Pro Wrestler Found Not Guilty in $2.9 Million Welfare Fraud Case
Nationwide — Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., who was accused of taking millions in welfare funds, was cleared of all 13 charges after a seven-year legal battle. The jury […]
Man Sentenced to 15 Years After Dollar Store Robbery Gone Wrong
Nationwide — Torrance Stewart, a 31-year-old African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to rob a dollar store in May 2022. […]
Man Caught With Crack and Spice in Underwear Sentenced to 30 Years
Nationwide — Andrew McCormick, a 55-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, who has a long criminal record, was caught with crack cocaine, marijuana, and “spice” hidden in his underwear. […]
Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing
Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street
Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]
Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]
White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money
Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]
Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason
Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]
Police Say a Man Downloaded Over 40,000 Inappropriate Child Images on a Church Computer
Nationwide — Andrew Brown, a 51-year-old man from Worthington, Ohio, who volunteered at a church and taught at a local school, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal […]