Nationwide — Kai Cole, a veteran publicist, cultural architect, and founder of The Kai Society PR Agency, has announced a nationwide call for nominations to her pro bono initiative, 100 […]
Emmy Award-Winning Duo The War and Treaty to Receive Inaugural Origins Vanguard Award at 2026 Origins Impact Awards
Origins Music Group announces finalists across 18 categories, including Breland, Blanco Brown, K. Michelle, Nappy Roots, Pynk Beard, Gustavo Mioto and more ahead of Nov. 19 ceremony at Nashville’s Woolworth […]
5-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After 120-Pound Video Display Falls on Him at School
Nationwide — Bellamy Dawkins-Morris, a 5-year-old African American boy from Palm Bay, Florida, died after a 120-pound video display board fell on him at Riviera Elementary School. His family is demanding […]
Black Man Demands Answers After Being Mistakenly Told By Health Dept That He is HIV-Positive
Nationwide — Sherrod Harrison, an African American man from Sanford, North Carolina, is demanding answers after the Cumberland County Department of Public Health incorrectly reported that he had tested positive for […]
Former Librarian Quits Her Job to Bring Free Books to Black Children With a Mobile Library
Nationwide — Ms. Maze, known on social media as Storybook Maze, left her full-time librarian job to bring free books directly to children in Baltimore neighborhoods where access to reading […]
Couple Who Owns Black-Owned Restaurant in Baltimore Says Uber Eats Owes Them Almost $30K
Nationwide — Jollof Bowl, a popular Black-owned restaurant in Baltimore owned by Andrea Kamara and Lekan Oketunji, says Uber Eats owes the business nearly $30,000 in unpaid earnings dating back […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Survives Cancer Three Times, Completes Treatment After 10 Months at Hospital
Nationwide — Nova Stafford, a 7-year-old African American girl from Birmingham, Alabama, has returned home after 10 months of treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. After battling […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead in Abandoned House Finally Identified After Nearly 27 Years
Nationwide — Genelle Bradford, who was 18 years old at the time, has finally been identified as the Black woman found dead in an abandoned Pennsylvania home in 1999. Advanced […]
Diddy Ordered to Pay NBCUniversal Nearly $500K After Losing $100M Lawsuit
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered to pay NBCUniversal $477,700.50 in legal fees after losing his lawsuit over the Peacock documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The […]
Coco Gauff Opens Up About Harsh Racial Attacks After First China Open Loss
Nationwide — Coco Gauff said the racist abuse she received online after her previous match had left her feeling drained before she suffered her first career loss to Elise Mertens […]
NFL Star Terrell Owens Is Being Sued By Nolan Wells’ Friends for Saying They Should Be Arrested
Nationwide — NFL star Terrell Owens is facing a defamation lawsuit from three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from Mississippi’s Horn Island during a […]
Black Female HR Executive Launches Hiring Platform That Helps Underserved Americans Find Work Faster
Founder and CEO Angela Anderson turns a faith-driven passion project into a nationwide mission to reconnect people with work. Nationwide — For job seekers who have submitted countless applications only […]
New "I Want Out" Book Brings Black Authors Together to Share Lessons About the Hidden Costs of Bad Partnerships
Taurea “Vision” Avant invites women and men to contribute to a forthcoming collaborative book exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of partnerships. Nationwide — Taurea “Vision” Avant, author, […]
Nearly 50 Employers Recruiting at HBCU Connect's Free National Virtual Career Fair
Pfizer, Nintendo, Sephora, Truist, NASCAR, and major federal agencies are among participating organizations. In addition, job seekers nationwide can access free career workshops and recruiting opportunities. Nationwide — As job […]
Black Woman Founder Takes Inheritance Infrastructure for Banks to TechCrunch's Disrupt Stage as a Top 20 Finalist in Startup Battlefield Competition
Martha Underwood, founder and CEO of Prismm, pitched Silicon Valley investors on keeping family wealth inside the institutions that hold it, as $124 trillion begins to change hands Nationwide — […]
Award-Winning Black Nurse Practitioner Pioneers a Private Practice Model That Treats Mother and Baby as Two Mental Health Patients During a Single Visit
Dr. Joanne Patterson, recipient of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Award for Innovation, brings maternal and infant mental health care together by telehealth for families in Maryland, Washington, DC, Nevada, New […]
Black Female Founder of Luv’s Brownies® Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Special Spartan Speaker Series Event at San José State University
Founder Andrea Lacy pairs up with soccer star Leslie Osborne to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, and turning dyslexia into a superpower during Dyslexia Awareness Month. Nationwide — Luv’s Brownies®, the home […]
Award-Winning Black Entrepreneur Says Making Money Isn't Enough, "Black Families Must Build Generational Wealth"
Chuck Starks, an Inc. 500 award-winning entrepreneur and author of “Get Rich While Black,” is encouraging African Americans nationwide to rethink their approach to financial success and focus on building […]
Meet the Black Woman Helping People Buy Land for Less Than $1,000 in Just 5 Days
Sis Shaneka’s Land to Legacy movement is helping Black families turn affordable land ownership into a pathway toward generational wealth. Nationwide — For Black families, land has always meant more […]
Founder of Inaugural National Observance Honors Black Family Caregivers After a Journey of Sacrifice and Resilience
New national observance calls on communities to recognize, appreciate, and give care back to Black family caregivers Nationwide — The inaugural National Black Family Caregivers Day™ was observed on October […]
Oscar-Nominated Black Screenwriter Launches Month-Long Audiobook Program
Nationwide — On most days, John “Divine G” Whitfield operates the C and L trains for New York City Transit. In March 2025, he walked the Academy Awards red carpet […]
Three Black Women Blend West Coast Culture, Fashion, and Entrepreneurship at Taste of Soul 2026
Three Black women with roots in fashion, music, and West Coast hip hop bring affordable style and star power to Taste of Soul October 17. Nationwide — From the legendary […]
Black Female Founder of Wellness, Hospitality and Technology Platform Announces Private Preview of Her Longevity Retreat Programs in Jamaica
Invitation-only longevity retreats from Dr. Stephanie Ardrey, named one of Business Minds Media’s “Top 5 Longevity Leaders Transforming Global Wellness,” introduce codified, noninvasive W-a-a-S/S™ protocols designed around a 120-year lifespan […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur on a Mission to Help 1,000 People Build Businesses in the Tax Industry
Nationwide — Dr. Tiffany Thrasher, founder of Major Wealth Group, is working toward a mission to help 1,000 people get positioned in the tax industry and build businesses of their […]
The Black Girl Healing Project Takes “Therapy Is a Flex” on a Five-City Tour, Providing Free Therapy and Mental Health Resources to Black Girls and Families
Nationwide — The Black Girl Healing Project, a 501 (c)(3), recently completed a five-city “Therapy Is a Flex” Tour, bringing mental health education, healing resources, and interactive experiences to Black […]
42-Year-Old Black Educator From Atlanta Tragically Killed After Being Thrown From Roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
Nationwide — A tragic accident at Six Flags Over Georgia has claimed the life of 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, an African American educator and information technology professional from Atlanta, […]
Brown Byrd Foundation Founder Kevin Byrd Honored with Las Vegas City Proclamation as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate
Nationwide — The Brown Byrd Foundation proudly announces that its Founder and President, Kevin Byrd, has been honored by the City of Las Vegas with an official Mayor’s Proclamation recognizing […]
Meet the Black Mom Whose Viral Pink Bucket Challenge is Helping Women Take Control of Their Finances
Nationwide — Jasmine Danyell, an African American mother of four and entrepreneur from Nashville, Tennessee, is inspiring women across the country to take control of their finances through her viral […]
Black Woman Becomes First Police Chief of Newly Established City in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Nationwide — Dr. Anita Allen, an African American woman, is making history after being named the first police chief of Mableton, Georgia, as the Metro Atlanta city prepares to launch […]
11-Year-Old Black Autistic Girl Reportedly Hit Three Times by Employee at School
Nationwide — Madison Walker, an 11-year-old African American autistic girl from Jackson, Mississippi, was reportedly hit three times in the face by an employee at Galloway Elementary School, said her […]
Black NYPD Detective Released From Hospital After Being Stabbed Seven Times During Robbery
Nationwide — NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes walked out of the hospital Monday evening to cheers and applause after spending several days recovering from a violent robbery that left him stabbed […]
White Woman Says She Ignored Police Who Stopped Her Because She Was Late for a Doctor's Appointment
Nationwide — A white woman has gone viral after admitting that she saw police trying to pull her over but kept driving anyway because she was late for a doctor’s […]
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 […]
Karmelo Anthony Case Takes New Turn as Records Reveal Guns, Threats, and Comments About Trump
Nationwide — Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction is drawing renewed attention after court records revealed allegations involving guns, violent threats, hateful messages, and a teenage conversation about Donald Trump. The information […]
Parents Arrested As Their 13-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead at Home After Alleged Overdose
Nationwide — A 13-year-old girl from Goose Creek, South Carolina, was found dead at home after her mother tried to wake her for school on Aug. 27. An initial test […]
White Woman Who Helped Her Husband in Multi-Million Home Building Scam Gets 1 Month in Prison
Nationwide — Christopher and Raquelle Judge, a couple from Fort Worth, Texas, have been sentenced for their roles in a multimillion-dollar home-building scam that left families with unfinished and sometimes […]
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 […]