Nationwide — Carlos and Precious Starks, African American parents of two daughters from El Paso, Texas, have pulled their teenage daughters out of Pebble Hills High School after repeated racial […]
Reality TV Star "Kash" Fatally Shot by Her Own Sister During Fight Outside Nightclub
Nationwide — Mackayla “Kash” Paige, a 29-year-old African American reality star, was fatally shot by her own sister during an altercation outside a nightclub in Oakland, California. Her sister, Vernika […]
Faith Evans Loses Legal Battle and Now Owes $12.5 Million to Rapper Biggie’s Mom's Estate
Nationwide — Singer Faith Evans, who was once married to late rapper Notorious B.I.G., has lost a legal battle over $12.5 million in unpaid distributions owed to his mother’s trust. […]
Iyanla Vanzant Apologizes to R. Kelly, Says the Black Community "Abandoned" Him and "Ignored His Pain"
Nationwide — Author and life coach Iyanla Vanzant is apologizing to R. Kelly, saying the Black community failed the disgraced singer by not stepping in when he needed guidance. During […]
Black Mom Mourns Her 11-Month-Old Son Who Died After Choking on a Balloon During Halloween Event
Nationwide — Kisha Avita-Wilson is grieving the loss of her 11-month-old son, Don’Vyaire, after a piece of a balloon became lodged in his esophagus during a family Halloween event in […]
10-Year-Old Black Boy Sadly Dies After His Dad's E-Bike Battery Exploded Inside Their NYC Apartment
Nationwide — Zion Maine, a 10-year-old African American boy from the Bronx, New York, was among four family members killed after an e-bike battery exploded inside their apartment and sparked […]
Barack Obama Defends His Love of The Cheesecake Factory After Trump Joke Sparks Backlash
Nationwide — Barack Obama is defending his love of The Cheesecake Factory after a joke about the restaurant sparked criticism from President Donald Trump and other Republicans. The former president says […]
Stephen A. Smith Refuses to Apologize for Attending White House Dinner With Trump
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith defended his decision to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, saying he had no reason to apologize for trying to speak with […]
Meet the First Black Woman Firefighter in Killeen, Texas, Still Serving the Community Where She Grew Up
Nationwide — Tia Tate made history in 2023 when she became the first Black woman hired as a firefighter by the Killeen Fire Department in Texas. A Killeen native, she now […]
Family Demands Answers After 1-Year-Old Black Girl Dies in Her Babysitter's Care at a Pumpkin Patch
Nationwide — Nyxailia Hinton, a 21-month-old African American girl from Sevierville, Tennessee, died after a car struck her at a pumpkin patch. Her family is seeking answers about the incident, […]
Black Former Hairstylist is Now Battling Lung Cancer After Decades of Exposure to Salon Chemicals
Nationwide — Jeorgi Golden, an African American woman from Richmond, Virginia, who spent 35 years working as a hairstylist and nail tech, is now battling lung cancer after decades of […]
First Black Student at Mississippi State University Sadly Passes Away at 82
Nationwide — Dr. Richard E. Holmes, who was the first African American student at Mississippi State University, has died at 82. The Starkville native made history by breaking a racial […]
Unsolved Deaths of Two Black Men Found Decapitated in Mississippi Get Renewed Attention After Nolan Wells’ Death
Nationwide — The unsolved deaths of Jeremy Jerome Jackson and Rasheem Carter, two Black men found decapitated in Mississippi years apart, are drawing renewed attention as questions surround Nolan Wells’ death. […]
Family of Black Woman Who Used a Walker Sues Police for Abandoning Her in Freezing Weather
Nationwide — Tracy Denise Brooks, a 56-year-old African American mother from South Carolina, died after two police officers allegedly left her alone at a closed gas station in freezing weather, despite […]
10-Year-Old Black Boy and His Teacher Drown After She Jumped Into a Reservoir to Save Him on Field Trip
Nationwide — Ahmed Osman, a 10-year-old African American boy, and his 24-year-old teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, died after he fell into an Iowa reservoir during a school field trip and she […]
Founder of Black Maternity App Says 85% of NYC Hospitals Are Dangerous for Black Moms
Nationwide — Kimberly Seals Allers, founder of Irth, a Black-led maternity care rating and review platform and app, is raising serious concerns about the safety of New York City hospitals […]
Black Woman Whose Summer Camp Exposes Elementary School Students to HBCU Campuses Receives $25K Grant from Beyoncé
Nationwide — Reagan Fresnel, an HBCU graduate from Atlanta, Georgia, is introducing elementary school students to historically Black colleges and universities through a summer camp she co-founded in 2021. Her […]
Black Republican Candidate Charged With Child Molestation Days Before Midterm Election
Nationwide — Andre Stafford, a Republican candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, is facing felony child molestation and public indecency charges just days before the state’s 2026 midterm election. […]
Ilhan Omar Faces Possible Removal From Congress as Dept of Justice Investigates Immigration Records
Nationwide — Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing a threat of expulsion from Congress after Rep. Randy Fine, a Florida Republican, vowed to push for her removal if the Justice Department finds […]
Stevie Wonder Files Eviction Lawsuit Against His Ex Fiancée After Living 38 Years in His L.A. Home Rent-Free
Nationwide — Stevie Wonder is suing Carmen Efferson, his former romantic partner, to evict her from his Los Angeles home after she allegedly lived there rent-free for nearly 38 years. […]
Black Dad Convicted of Murder After Fatally Striking Deputy One Day After Police Shot and Killed His Son
Nationwide — Rodney Hinton Jr., a father from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been convicted of murder after fatally striking a sheriff’s deputy with his car one day after police killed his […]
Singer Stephanie Mills Calls Lady Gaga a "Culture Vulture" Over Alleged Disrespect
Nationwide — Stephanie Mills says that Lady Gaga is a “culture vulture,” accusing the pop star of disrespecting her during a surprise performance years ago. The Grammy-winning R&B singer recalled […]
Local Rapper Asks Judge to Sentence Him to Death for Killing Pregnant Woman and Her Unborn Child
Nationwide — Billy Adams, a rapper known as “Ace NH” from Tampa, Florida, has asked a judge to sentence him to death after his conviction for murdering a pregnant woman […]
Black Veteran Innovator Marcus Parker Tells His Story Through New AI Rap Song "The Troubleshooter"
Nationwide — For decades, Marcus Parker built a reputation around solving difficult problems. As a United States Air Force electronics troubleshooter, he earned multiple awards for his technical abilities. His […]
Black Chamber to Bring Together 750+ CEOs, Tech Leaders, and Policymakers at 11th Annual Black Diamond Summit in Virginia
As President and Co-Founder of Black BRAND, Blair Durham is leading a major three-day gathering aimed at accelerating more than $1 billion in regional economic mobility and expanding opportunities for […]
Founder of Black-Owned Energy Company is Now Converting Organic Waste into Diesel Fuel, Electricity, and More
Nationwide — Michael Henry, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Gridmaster Energy, Inc., one of the very few Black-owned energy companies in the U.S., has acquired Gridmaster Solar One Inc. and […]
Meet the Woman Making History Teaching Black Teens in Detroit About Real Estate and Wealth-Building
From her MLK High School pilot to an intensive three-week summer experience, Cassandra Gibson’s program is helping young people understand real estate from homeownership to investment. Nationwide — What began […]
Celebrity Black Dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, Who Restored Cardi B's Smile, Says Robots Cannot Replace Dentists
Nationwide — In November 2016, during the filming of Season 7 of “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” Dr. Catrise Austin rebuilt Cardi B’s smile, and she rapped about it […]
Black Pastor Reveals That He Has Been Married to Two Wives for the Past Three Years
Nationwide — LifeWorks Church pastor Israel Ford, who is from Cleveland, Ohio, has drawn attention online after introducing his second wife to his congregation during a Sunday service. His wife, Lydia, […]
LeBron James Brushes Off Trump’s Demand for an Apology Over National Anthem Criticism
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has demanded an apology from LeBron James after footage showed the NBA star moving his arms during the national anthem. The president accused him of […]
Black Mom Says Police Were Called After Her 3-Year-Old Son Was Singled Out for Being Too Good at Soccer
Nationwide — Nevada Pierre, a 3-year-old African American boy from Winter Park, Florida, has drawn widespread attention after a youth soccer league asked his family to leave a game following […]
Family Still Seeks Justice Ten Years After 15-Year-Old Black Teen Was Burned Alive
Nationwide — Demetrius Griffin Jr., an African American teen from Chicago, Illinois, was only 15 years old when firefighters found him burning inside a garbage can in a West Side […]
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 […]
21-Year-Old HBCU Student Sadly Dies While Saving His Sister From Drowning While Kayaking
Nationwide — Dorian Jackson, an African American man from Greensboro, is being remembered by his family as a hero after he died while saving his younger sister from drowning during a […]
Two Teachers From the Same School Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Students With Special Needs
Nationwide — Two teachers at an elementary school in Manor, Texas, are facing felony charges after separate investigations found allegations of physical abuse involving students with special needs. Pamela Craig, […]
NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers
Nationwide — The NAACP DuPage County Branch will host an evening dedicated to celebrating community leadership, scholarship, service, civil rights, and equal opportunity. The annual fundraiser brings together community advocates, […]
Mom Accused of Trying to Poison Her 2 Sons With Cream Soda Mixed With Lighter Fluid
Nationwide — Octavia Robinson, an African American mother from Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been charged after reportedly giving her two young sons cream soda mixed with lighter fluid. The children, […]
Black Soldier Dies on Post After Sudden Illness, His Father Asks "Why Didn't Anyone Call a Medic?"
Nationwide — Leroy Stroud Jr., an African American soldier from Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, sadly passed away in August after reportedly becoming seriously ill following a day of duty. […]
New Documentary Tells the Story of 12 Black Women Who Made Volleyball History
Nationwide — We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream brings the story of 12 Black women who made volleyball history to television. The OWN Spotlight documentary follows the team’s remarkable […]