Nationwide — John Connaughton, a 51-year-old man from St. Petersburg, Florida, is in police custody after being accused of hurling bottles filled with urine at a local business, causing significant […]
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Kenya Moore Responds After Controversial 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Episode Airs
Nationwide — Kenya Moore, the 53-year-old reality TV star from Detroit, Michigan, has broken her silence following her suspension from The Real Housewives of Atlanta after a controversial moment involving […]
Georgia Black Teen Sentenced to 70 Years in Prison For Defending Himself at Walmart
Nationwide — In a case that has ignited community outrage, Adrian Jelks, a young African American teenager with no prior criminal record, has been sentenced to 70 years in prison […]
Black Mental Health Professional’s Book “Just Add Sugar to Make Lemonade” Offers a Sweet, Structured Path to Managing Anxiety
Nationwide — Just Add Sugar to Make Lemonade: Transform Anxiety into Positivity by seasoned mental health professional Whitney Coleman, LICSW, LCSW-C, has officially hit Amazon Bestseller status, resonating with readers […]
All References to Harriet Tubman Removed From 'Underground Railroad' Webpage By National Park Service
Nationwide — A quote and image of Harriet Tubman have been quietly removed from a National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad, prompting concern from historians and civil rights […]
Christina Formella, Married Teacher From Illinois Charged For Having Sex With 15-Year-Old Student
Nationwide — Christina Formella, a 30-year-old special education teacher from Downers Grove, Illinois, was arrested on Sunday after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old student during a tutoring session. Prosecutors […]
Singer Cassie to Take the Stand and Testify Against Diddy at Federal Trial
Nationwide — Casandra “Cassie” Ventura is expected to testify in the upcoming federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs — and she will do so publicly under her real name. Court […]
Jamie Foxx is Returning to Music With His Newest Album in 10 Years
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx, an acclaimed actor, comedian, and singer, is making a powerful return to music with his first album in nearly a decade. The project marks his first […]
Trump Adminstration Cancels All South Sudan Visas, Has Already Deported 100,000 Immigrants
Nationwide — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that the United States is halting the issuance of new visas and revoking existing ones for South Sudanese passport holders, […]
Tina Knowles Congratulates Jay-Z and Beyonce on 17th Wedding Anniversary
Nationwide — Tina Knowles, the proud mother of Beyoncé, recently honored her daughter and son-in-law Jay-Z on their 17th wedding anniversary by sharing a heartfelt video montage on Instagram. The […]
K-pop Group Kiss of Life Apologizes For "Culturally Insensitive" Video, Says "We Are Not Racist"
Nationwide — The members of KISS OF LIFE, a rising K-pop girl group managed by S2 Entertainment, are facing major backlash after a controversial livestream celebrating member Julie’s birthday. Julie, […]
Barack Obama Flames Divorce Rumors, Says He's in "Deep Deficit" With His Wife Michelle
Nationwide — Rumors of possible marital problems between Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama have been swirling for months, and the former president’s latest remarks have only added […]
Black Teen Karmelo Anthony Claims Self-Defense After Stabbing White Teen to Death
Nationwide — A case drawing national attention often being referred to as the “Karmelo Stabbing” case, 17-year-old African American teen Karmelo Anthony is facing murder charges after the fatal stabbing […]
Keke Palmer Criticized for Jonathan Majors Interview on Her Podcast
Nationwide — Keke Palmer, the 30-year-old actress and media personality, is facing heavy criticism after it was revealed that Jonathan Majors would appear on her podcast, Baby, This Is Keke […]
Kanye West's New Album "WW3" Features Songs About Diddy, Hitler, and Jesus
Nationwide — Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is making headlines once again with a rumored new album titled WW3 that features a tracklist drawing widespread backlash. The eleven-song project, […]
Terrence Howard Says Diddy Asked for Acting Lessons, Then Made Sexual Advances Toward Him
Nationwide — Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard, 56, has made a startling claim that Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly attempted to make sexual advances toward him under the guise of professional collaboration. […]
Black Woman Who Didn’t See Her Mom for Almost 50 Years Just Visited Her For the Third Time Since Their Reunion
Nationwide — For Dr. Grace LaJoy, an African American woman from Raymore, Missouri, every visit with her birth mother is a treasured gift. On Saturday, March 16, 2025, she embarked […]
Despite Elon Musk Giving $1M Checks to Wisconsin Voters, He Still Lost to Democrats
Nationwide — Elon Musk spent a staggering $21 million in a failed effort to swing control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to conservatives, including paying two voters $1 million each […]
President Trump Says That Elon Musk Will Leave Administration in Coming Months
Nationwide — Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and head of Tesla, is reportedly set to leave his role in the Trump administration after serving the maximum allowed time as a […]
Ice Cube Secures Deal to Revive ‘Friday’ Franchise After Over 20 Years
Nationwide — Ice Cube has officially struck a deal to bring back the beloved “Friday” franchise, more than two decades after the last installment. The rapper, actor, and filmmaker will […]
Black Mom Killed While Dropping Infant Son Off at Daycare, Her Ex Sentenced to 66 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Back in 2022, 32-year-old Krystal Walton, an African American mom from Indianapolis, Indiana, was gunned outside a daycare center as she dropped off their infant son. Her ex-boyfriend, […]
Police Say Black Man Who Left His Kids at McDonald's Lied, Was Not at a Job Interview
Nationwide — Police in Georgia are now saying that key parts of Chris Louis’ viral story—about leaving his three young children alone at a McDonald’s while attending a job interview—don’t […]
Trump Admits to 'Accidentally' Deporting Immigrant Who Was Legally in the Country
Nationwide — The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown is under renewed scrutiny after officials mistakenly deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man living legally in Maryland, to a notorious […]
Ja Marant Makes Gun Gesture During NBA Game, Says "I Don't Care Anymore"
Nationwide — Ja Morant, the electrifying Memphis Grizzlies guard, stirred controversy again Thursday night after making a finger gun gesture during a game against the Miami Heat, despite reportedly being […]
Former President Barack Obama and Kamala Harris Publicly Rebuke Trump
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered searing critiques of President Donald Trump’s second term in separate public appearances on Thursday. Speaking at Hamilton […]
Singer Brandy's 22-Year-Old Daughter, Sy’rai, Graduates College at Top of Class
Nationwide — Sy’rai Smith, the 22-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning singer Brandy, has officially graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business. The Los […]
Black Dad Arrested After Leaving His Young Kids at McDonald's to Attend a Job Interview
Nationwide — Chris Louis, a 24-year-old African American father from Augusta, Georgia, was arrested last week after he left his three young children alone at a McDonald’s while attending a […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Others, Using Her Own Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health
Nationwide — Necia Brunson, a 31-year-old inspirational African American woman professionally known as Necia B., is using her voice to spark healing across the country. A Philadelphia native who grew […]
Meet the Black Man Who Was Fired From The CIA Over a Rap Song
Nationwide — Steve Gary Jones Jr. is a former African American employee from Maryland who worked for the CIA for more than a decade, but was allegedly fired over a […]
Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Names Chanceé Lundy as Executive Director
Nationwide — The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the appointment of Chanceé Lundy as its new Executive Director. A distinguished environmental engineer, entrepreneur, and […]
New Book Tells the Story of Dr. James Frank, the Only African American President of the NCAA
Nationwide — Seasons of the Journey: The Biography of Dr. James Frank is a must-read biography about Dr. James Frank, an African American leader, trailblazer, and legend who earned national […]
Entrepreneur Launches First Black-Owned Housing Manufacturer That Can Produce Up to 100 Homes Per Day
Nationwide — After nearly three years of development, Dr. Velma Trayham has officially launched HomeAccess America, a new modular housing manufacturer that is the first Black-owned company in the United […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Plus-Size Women With Her Journals and Coloring Books
Nationwide — Brittany Washington, founder and CEO of My Beautiful Fluff, is celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, more than 100 in-person community events, and the continued growth of an award-winning […]
Black School Principal and Former Councilman Reveals How to Master the Politics of School Leadership
Nationwide — As schools across the nation face increasing challenges related to student achievement, public accountability, community expectations, and educational equity, Jersey City educator and community leader Chris L. Gadsden […]
Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head
Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]
Police Officers Respond to 911 Call About Black Boys Selling Lemonade, But Refused to Shut Them Down
Nationwide — Parez and Jakkhi Reese, two African American siblings from Kansas City, Kansas, were running a small lemonade stand in their neighborhood when an anonymous neighbor called 911 to […]
High School Sweethearts Broke Up as Teens But Reunited Nearly 40 Years Later and Got Married
Nationwide — Maretta and Fred Ross, an African American couple from Georgia, met as teenagers and dated briefly before life took them in different directions. Nearly 40 years later, they […]
Texas Parole Supervisor Fired for Posting on Social Media About Karmelo Anthony Case
Nationwide — Donna Murray Robinson, an African American parole supervisor with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was fired after a viral social media post about the Karmelo Anthony case drew […]
Young Black Firefighter Sadly Dies After Firetruck Overturns While Responding to an Emergency Call
Nationwide — Juan Antonia Smith II, a 26-year-old firefighter from Rockdale County, Georgia, died after a firetruck overturned while responding to a structure fire on Friday evening in Conyers. Authorities said […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Her 14-Year-Old Son Vanishes on School Field Trip
Nationwide — Davoris Carter III, a 14-year-old African American teen from Philadelphia, remains missing after disappearing in the Atlantic Ocean during a school trip to Wildwood, New Jersey. His mother is […]
Chinese People are Buying a Black Doll Designed to Be Abused, Burned, and Stomped to Help Relieve Stress
Nationwide — A Black doll called “Natasha” has gone viral on Chinese social media as a stress-relief toy. It is designed for users to hit, stretch, and stomp, and the trend […]
Black Woman Accused of Running Over 11 Ducklings Faces 55 Years In Prison
Nationwide — Beverly Sasberry, a 64-year-old woman accused of driving over 11 ducklings in Florida, now faces multiple animal cruelty charges. She pleaded not guilty in court while prosecutors pursue […]
White Influencer Who Called for Karmelo Anthony to Be Lynched Arrested for Making Threats
Nationwide — Edward Jacob Lang, a 31-year-old white influencer, has been arrested for terroristic threats tied to the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. He was jailed and hit with a $1 […]
Daughter Uses Social Media to Track Down Mother’s Killer After a Decade
Nationwide — Kiany DeJesus, the daughter of Emilia Ignacio, who was killed in 2014, helped bring her mother’s killer to justice years later by using social media to trace his location […]
Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme
Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]
Authorities Say Black Woman Believed to Have Been Killed by Her White Fiance Died from Mental Distress
Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, a 31-year-old African American influencer found dead on a luxury trip in Tanzania with fiancé Joe McCann, was confirmed to have died by suicide. Authorities in […]
Karmelo Anthony’s Parents Say Their Son Did Not Get a Fair Trial and Was Set Up
Nationwide — Karmelo Anthony’s parents, Andrew Anthony and Kala Hayes, say they believe their son did not get a fair trial and claim they were set up during the legal process. […]
Black Man from Texas Gets 45 Years in Prison For Stealing LEGO Toys
Nationwide — Winston Love, a 28-year-old African American man from Tarrant County, Texas, received a 45-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of organized retail theft. Prosecutors say he […]
White Man Who Yelled Racial Slurs and Fired Shots at Black Family Reunion Already Out on Bond
Nationwide — Jeffrey Tyler Kinzer, a white man from Leesburg, Georgia, has been arrested after an incident at a Black family reunion, where authorities say he yelled racial slurs and […]
Five Black Women Friends Help Turn Community-Backed Series into Social Media Success Without Paid Advertising
Independent filmmaker Tamieka Briscoe’s new vertical series, Separate Rooms, is approaching 100,000 organic Instagram views, secured dozens of Founding Members, and has already sparked plans for Season Two production in […]
Local Clinic Owned By Black Husband and Wife Team Expands to Help Clients Nationwide
Nationwide — When the story of La Lueur Health & Wellness was first publicized, the response was overwhelming. The feature reached more than 139,000 views, generated thousands of reactions, and […]
Black-Owned Workwear Company Invents World's First Homebuilding Sport
Revolutionary, Culturally Appropriate, and Inspiring Adaptation of Edutainment Sports. Now evermore expanding and developing its Membership League Club Model. Nationwide — National Homebuilders League® governs a new sport invented for […]
Investigations into Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Supply Institute Finally Concluded
Nationwide — Investigations conducted by attorney general offices in multiple states regarding Beauty Supply Institute, a company founded by African American Atlanta-based businessman Devin Robinson, have now concluded. The inquiries […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
Black Dad of 7 Shot Dead on NYC Bus After Asking a Passenger Not To Talk So Loud on the Phone
Nationwide — Jonathan Pettigrew, a 41-year-old African American father of seven, was shot and killed on a New York City BX36 bus after confronting another passenger over loud phone use. The […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend While 8-Months Pregnant
Nationwide — Jariah Edwards, an African American teen from Arizona, was shot while 32 weeks pregnant after her ex-boyfriend tracked her down while on vacation in San Diego, California. Her […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Sparks Debate for Supporting Boycott of Asian-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant has sparked a boycott debate after reacting to a viral video that called for boycotting Asian-owned businesses. He reshared the clip online and asked followers if […]
Jasmine Crockett Says the Knife Karmelo Anthony Used Was Too Small to Be a Deadly Weapon
Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Texas Democrat, has questioned whether the folding knife used in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf qualified as a deadly weapon. She made the remarks […]
Black Student from Georgia Accepted into 264 Colleges, Earns $17M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Patrick Pruitt, an African American student from Henry County, Georgia, earned acceptance into 264 colleges nationwide and received more than $17 million in scholarship offers after a wide-reaching […]
Pregnant Black Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Another Pregnant Mom of 5
Nationwide — Aaniyah Nowden, an African American woman from Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justina Wallace, another African American woman with five […]
Black Journalist, Educator, and Cultural Strategist Debuts New Book "Get the F** Out of America"
A 12-Point Plan for Black Women to Leave the Divided States, Build Wealth, and Live Their Best Lives Nationwide — Phelena Napper, journalist, educator, cultural strategist, and founder of Black […]
White Principal Arrested For Aggravated Battery Resigns From His Position
Nationwide — Aaron Hill, a high school principal in West Frankfort, Illinois, has resigned from his position while facing an ongoing felony investigation. The school district confirmed his departure following […]
Black Grandma Celebrates 12 of Her Grandchildren Graduating High School at the Same Time
Nationwide — An African American family is celebrating a rare milestone as 12 grandchildren of Julia Baker, an African American grandmother from Leland, Mississippi, all graduate from high school in […]
Ten Inmates Earn Bachelor's Degrees, Graduate From College While Inside Illinois Prison
Nationwide — Ten men who were incarcerated in Illinois earned bachelor’s degrees through Augustana College’s prison education program at East Moline Correctional Center. Families, faculty, and fellow students attended a graduation […]