Nationwide — Led by Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland […]
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Judge Rules That Diddy Accuser Must Reveal Her Name to Pursue Lawsuit
Nationwide — At 53, Sean “Diddy” Combs, the influential music mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records, is facing mounting legal challenges. A federal judge recently ruled against allowing a […]
Founder of the First Black Travel Web Site and Pocket-Sized Black Travel Guidemaps Celebrates 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Thomas Dorsey, Founder and CEO of Soul of America, the first Black travel website, is marking its 30th anniversary by doing what it does best – revealing insights, […]
The State of U.S. Charity Care: Solutions to Improve the Patient Experience and Achieve More Equitable Health Outcomes
New Research from the Health Equity Collaborative Nationwide — Today, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), a diverse community comprised of dozens of national, public health, patient advocacy, and multicultural organizations […]
Diddy's Sons Reportedly Tried to Fight Ray J at a Party, But Chris Brown Broke It Up
Nationwide — Diddy’s sons nearly ended up in a physical altercation with Ray J at a Halloween party, but a surprising peacemaker stepped in to defuse the situation.
Rapper 50 Cent Says He Turned Down $3 Million to Perform at Trump Rally
Nationwide — Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson recently revealed that he turned down a $3 million offer to perform at a rally for former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden. […]
Charlamagne Tha God and Anderson Cooper Clash on CNN Over Kamala Harris Coverage
Nationwide — Charlamagne Tha God and Anderson Cooper recently engaged in a tense exchange over CNN’s coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris compared to former President Donald Trump. Charlamagne challenged […]
Black Mom Files Lawsuit Against AI Chat Service After Her Son Took His Life
Nationwide — Megan Garcia, an African American mother from Orlando, Florida, is grieving the tragic loss of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer, and is now seeking justice. Garcia claims that […]
Shaq Slammed For Inappropriate Comments About Angel Reese During Podcast
Nationwide — Shaquille O’Neal is facing criticism after comments he made regarding Angel Reese, a WNBA star and his mentee, during an appearance on an episode of her podcast, Unapologetically […]
Kanye West Buys $35 Million Home in Beverly Hills With 11 Bedrooms and 18 Bathrooms
Nationwide — Kanye West, the 47-year-old rapper and fashion designer, is making headlines with the purchase of a $35 million mansion in Beverly Hills. The expansive property spans 20,000 square […]
Black Truck Driver Celebrates 3 Million Miles Without a Single Accident on His Record
Nationwide — Al Pringle, an African American Walmart driver from Temple, Texas, is making history by reaching an extraordinary milestone: three million miles on the road without a single accident […]
15-Year-Old Charged For Death of Black Woman Killed While Delivering Mail
Nationwide — In the latest tragedy underscoring Chicago’s ongoing battle with gun violence, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the July killing of U.S. Postal Service […]
99-Year-Old Grandmother Receives Her High School Diploma
Nationwide — At nearly 100 years old, Unci Rita Long Visitor Holy Dance finally fulfilled a lifelong dream on October 21 when she walked across the stage in a cap […]
Jamie Foxx Was Just Joking About Diddy Being Involved in His Hospitalization
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx recently joked about rumors linking Sean “Diddy” Combs to his mysterious hospitalization last year, stirring up a mix of reactions from fans and industry insiders. During […]
Over 100 Black Students and Youth Leaders Organize National Reparations Summit
Nationwide — The National Reparations Institute along with 100 Black students and youth leaders will convene a National N’Daba (Great Gathering) Reparations Summit on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2nd, 2024 […]
Denzel Washington Gets Heated With the Paparazzi Outside NYC Event
Nationwide — Denzel Washington, 68, turned heads outside New York City’s Museum of Modern Art during a heated exchange with paparazzi and eager fans seeking autographs. Known for his powerful […]
Cardi B Hospitalized for Medical Emergency, Forced to Cancel Festival Performance
Nationwide — Cardi B recently put her health first by making a tough decision to cancel her upcoming performance at ONE Musicfest. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the 32-year-old rapper shared […]
Meet the Black Mom and Son Duo Who Have Helped Gamers Get $150K in NIL Deals
Nationwide — Meet Kendall Hamilton and his mom, Dr. Gigi, the founders of Game Changer Academy, which they created to help more African American gamers become successful and get NIL […]
Meet the Black Woman Urging HBCUs to Lead the Way in Celebrating Mothers of Civilization Day
Founders Call for Nationwide Recognition of Black Women’s Strength, Heritage, and Self-Care Nationwide — As the 2024 presidential election highlights the historic candidacy of a Black woman for the highest […]
Mom Left 3 Kids Home Alone For Days While She Traveled Out of State for a Liposuction Surgery
Nationwide — Domonique Knowles, a 32-year-old mother from Westlake, Ohio, is facing potential jail time after leaving her children home alone for nearly three days while she traveled to Florida. […]
Black Groom, Father of 4 Shot and Killed in Front of His New Bride on Their Wedding Day
Nationwide — Tyrek Burton, a 37-year-old father of four from Greensboro, North Carolina, was tragically killed just hours after his wedding, leaving his family devastated and seeking justice. Burton had […]
Meet the Black Woman Who Has Helped 3,000+ Seniors Receive Expert Medicare Guidance
By Kendra Jones Nationwide — Melissa D. Hall, the visionary founder of Hall Insurance Group, has made significant strides in the field of senior care by guiding over 3,000 seniors […]
New York Bound: "Bronzeville The Musical" Set to Make Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater
A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Faith, Legacy, and Courage Highlighting the Rich History of Bronzeville, Chicago Nationwide — In a groundbreaking move, the Mahdi Theatre Company is set to unveil “Bronzeville […]
Founder of First Black Woman-Owned Forensic Investigation Nonprofit Offers Healing Through Art
Nationwide — Regina Romain, the founder of the first African-American and woman-owned investigative organization, FPI Justice for Victims Families, a groundbreaking 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to addressing the trauma of unsolved […]
From Foster Care and Welfare, Black Mom of 2 Makes History as a Nurse With Her Own Apparel Line For Other Nurses
Nationwide — Meet Natasha Clements, the Founder and CEO of Nurse Couture, a Black-owned line of fashionable scrubs designed to empower healthcare professionals worldwide. Although she grew up in foster […]
Meet the Black Celebrity Dentist Helping People Who Are Victims of Unlicensed Veneer Techs
Nationwide — Celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Austin has issued a powerful statement in response to a recent NBC Today Show investigation uncovering the alarming rise of unlicensed ‘veneer techs’ performing […]
24-Year-Old Black Woman Found Dead By Family Members in Town For Her Graduation
Nationwide — Monet Newton, a 24-year-old African American woman from Glendale, Arizona, was tragically killed in what police have described as a murder-suicide. Newton, who had just completed her master’s […]
19-Year-Old Black Mom, 3-Month-Old Daughter From Michigan Killed in Crash
Nationwide — Journee Padgett, a 19-year-old mother from Monroe County, Michigan, and her 3-month-old daughter, Alanee, tragically lost their lives in a devastating car crash on a Tuesday morning, authorities […]
Meet the 3 Sisters Working at the Same Hospital, Following in Their Mom's Footsteps
Nationwide — Three African American sisters — Nicole Gibbs, 30, and her twin sisters Caitlin and Courtney, 22 — all work at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, continuing […]
Black Woman With Doctorate Degree and $250K in Student Loans, "I've Been Looking For a Job For 4 Years"
Nationwide — A. Rasberry, a 38-year-old African American woman from Virginia who has long valued higher education, now regrets the path she took. Despite earning a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Falls From Apartment Building While Jumping on Bed
Nationwide — A tragic accident claimed the life of a 4-year-old African American girl from Shoreline, Washington, when she fell from an apartment window last weekend. The medical examiner confirmed […]
Meet the Black Children's Books Trio – Father Writes, Daughter Writes, and Son Illustrates
Nationwide — Meet Omar Bala, his son Khalil, and his daughter Aniya, an African American family from Oakland, California, that runs a publishing company called BooksByBalas. It initially began as […]
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 […]