New York CPL 440.10 motion asks Erie County court to vacate conviction after twelve years of imprisonment, decades of claimed innocence, unmatched fingerprint evidence, all-white juries, corroborating sworn confessions, and […]
Black Southern Artist Ayanna Honors Dolly Parton With "Jolene," Connecting Alabama, Compton and a Generational Literacy Story
College professor, songwriter, and producer pays tribute to her childhood musical inspiration while highlighting the storytelling behind her growing catalog. Nationwide — Alabama-born, Compton-raised songwriter, producer and college professor AYANNA […]
Meet the Memphis Couple Behind the City’s Only Black-Owned Full-Service Pet Grooming Storefront and Mobile Operation
Their journey began when their dog, Buddy Leroy, developed severe allergies. Five years later, Calvin and Audrey Morrow are building Dawg Team Apparel USA into a full-service destination for Memphis […]
Man Who Posed as an NFL Player Arrested in $1.3M Fraud Scheme Targeting Women
Nationwide — Daejon Love was arrested last week in Boise, Idaho, in connection with an alleged $1.3 million fraud scheme targeting women he met through dating apps. The 35-year-old allegedly […]
Arrest Made in Case of 14-Year-Old Black Girl Killed a Year After Her Death Was Ruled an Accident
Nationwide — More than a year after the death of Zytina Mason-Brown, a 14-year-old African American girl from Washington, D.C., police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with her […]
Singer D4vd, Now Represented by a Public Defender, Pleads Not Guilty Again in Murder Case
Nationwide — D4vd is now represented by a public defender after his private attorneys withdrew from his case ahead of his second arraignment in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. […]
Nolan Wells’ Parents Address Rumors About Their Marriage as They Grieve His Death
Nationwide — Christine Wonsley, the mother of Nolan Wells, has pushed back against online criticism of her family as they continue to grieve his death. She spoke out Monday, August […]
White Scholar Who Made Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Has Already Been Reinstated
Nationwide — Nathan Cofnas, the U.S. academic who accused late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has been reinstated for limited academic work at Ghent University in Belgium. The university […]
Pregnant Black Woman Who Stabbed Her Boyfriend in Self-Defense Will Not Go to Prison
Nationwide — Keshia Golden, an African American mom from Chicago, Illinois, who fatally stabbed her boyfriend while she was eight months pregnant, has avoided prison after pleading guilty to a […]
Nearly 30 Years Later, Duane "Keffe D" Davis Found Guilty of Tupac Shakur's Murder
Nationwide — Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the hip-hop star was fatally shot in Las Vegas. […]
67-Year-Old Black Security Guard Killed After 9 Officers Shot Him While He Was Working
Nationwide — Kenneth Williams Sr., a 67-year-old African American man who was working as a security guard at a transit station in Gary, Indiana, was fatally shot by nine police […]
Black Man Who Shot White Teens Who Were in His Backyard at 3am Convicted of Murder
Nationwide — Tyler Butler, an African American man from Spotsylvania County, Virginia, has been convicted in the 2025 shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Bosworth, a Massaponax High School senior who […]
Aaliyah's Uncle Blames His Son for Failing to Prevent the Plane Crash That Killed Her 25 Years Ago
Nationwide — Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah’s uncle who was also her manager, has accused his son and the late singer’s cousin, Jomo Hankerson, of failing to properly handle travel plans for […]
77-Year-Old Lionel Richie Hospitalized Again After Performing at a Concert
Nationwide — Lionel Richie was hospitalized after performing in St. Louis, Missouri, over the weekend, two months after a previous health scare forced him to end another concert early. The […]
12-Year-Old Boy Saves His Mom From Her Boyfriend Who Allegedly Choked Her
Nationwide — Xavier Leathers, a 12-year-old African American boy from Temple Hills, Maryland, sprang into action after waking up to find his mother being attacked. He grabbed a kitchen knife […]
Desmond Tutu Documentary Opens FIFDA Paris With Support from Black Hollywood Champion Sandra Evers-Manly
The Foolishness of God follows African American filmmaker Karen Hayes’ 15-year journey with the Nobel laureate—and asks whether justice and forgiveness can coexist Nationwide — The Foolishness of God: A […]
25-Year-Old CEO Marks 4 Years Since She Became the First Black Woman With Autism to Open a Locs & Wicks Bar
Nationwide — Aaliyah Alicia Thompson was diagnosed with autism at age 5. On her 21st birthday, she made history as the first young Black woman with autism to open a […]
Latest Helmet Technology by Black Inventor and Ex-Football Player Among Those Recognized at NFL Symposium
Nationwide — In 2017, the NFL held a national and international search with a $1 million funding grant program through Duke University for companies, industries, and independent inventors to submit […]
Anton Gunn Becomes 13th African American Ever Inducted into National Speakers Hall of Fame
Former Obama advisor joins a Hall of Fame roster that includes Les Brown and Colin Powell, becoming one of 13 African Americans in nearly 50 years to receive speaking’s highest […]
Snoop Dogg Is Hiring an Ice Cream Taster for $10,000 a Month for His Dr. Bombay Brand
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg is looking for an ice cream lover to become the official taste tester for his Dr. Bombay brand. The fully remote job pays $10,000 a month and […]
Gladys Knight's Husband Responds to Concerns After She Appears Confused on Stage Amid Dementia Claims
Nationwide — Gladys Knight’s husband, William McDowell, has responded to growing concerns about the singer after she appeared confused during recent performances. His comments come after renewed questions about her […]
Young Black Athlete Tragically Dies After Medical Emergency During College Football Game
Nationwide — MicahJo Barnett, an African American college football player from Liberty, Missouri, died after experiencing a medical emergency during a game Saturday. The William Jewell College junior was taken […]
Tyler Perry Launches New Film Label Called Maxscene, Named After His Late Mother
Nationwide — Tyler Perry has launched Maxscene, a new film label under Tyler Perry Studios that honors his late mother, Willie Maxine Perry. The label will support independent filmmakers and help […]
Two 109-Year-Old Black Women Who Met During World War II Are Still Best Friends
Nationwide — Dorothy Boggess and Velma Long, who are both 109 years old, have shared a friendship for more than eight decades. The two women have remained close through marriage, […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl With Sickle Cell Recovering After Five-Hour Brain Surgery
Nationwide — Zoey Jones, a 9-year-old African American girl from Birmingham, Alabama, is recovering after undergoing successful brain surgery to treat Moyamoya disease, a rare complication linked to sickle cell […]
Beyoncé Donates $1 Million to Help Colombia Earthquake Victims
Nationwide — Beyoncé will donate $1 million to help communities in Colombia recover from a powerful earthquake that damaged homes, roads, and infrastructure. The funds will support immediate food and […]
Black Teen Left Paralyzed After Police Allegedly Shoved Him Off His Dirt Bike and Tased Him
Nationwide — Donovan Beard, an 18-year-old African American man from Connecticut, was left paralyzed from the neck down after a 2024 encounter with Waterford police. His family has filed a […]
7-Year-Old Black Boy Still in Coma After Being Hit By a Truck While Walking to School Bus
Nationwide — A 7-year-old African American boy, Aiden, remains in a medically induced coma after he was struck by a truck Friday morning while he was crossing a highway to […]
20-Year-Old Woman Who Shot Two People While Defending Her Brother Pleads Guilty
Nationwide — Lakylia Taylor, a 20-year-old African American woman from Detroit, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and two other felony charges in connection with a 2025 shooting outside a Footlocker […]
Black Mom of 7 Sadly Dies After Being Shot in the Head While Holding Her Baby
Nationwide — Shawanda Alston, a 38-year-old African American mother from Bowie, Maryland, died after spending several days in the hospital following a shooting inside her home. Police say the mother […]
Meet the Entrepreneur Behind the First Black-Owned Company to Publish Books by Prominent HBCU Alumni
Nationwide — Dr. Ashley Little, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, 34-time best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, continues to expand The HBCU Experience Movement, the […]
Black Lawyer Who Quit Her Career to Launch a Sales Training Company Has 1,000 Black Women Confirmed to Attend Her Next Event
Nationwide — Ashley Kirkwood, a former trial lawyer who walked away from a $300,000 partner-track legal career to become an entrepreneur, has reached a major milestone with her growing sales […]
'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 […]
Black Nurse Celebrates Graduation Completely Unaware Her Dad Had Died the Same Day
Nationwide — 32-year-old Leela celebrated her graduation unaware that her father had died just hours earlier, as her family chose not to tell her so she could complete the milestone. […]