Nationwide — In a powerful revelation, George McKinney, CEO of ViQUAL Medical and Better Life Technologies, has shed light on the systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs in the technology […]
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Only Black Man to Serve on Kansas Township Board Says He Was Illegally Removed Because of Racism
Nationwide — Duane Boldridge, from Atchison, Kansas, says that on March 7, 2024, he was removed from his position as Treasurer by recall vote that was held illegally. He alleges […]
Two Black Authors From Detroit Reveal the Powerful Connection Between Black Women and Women of the Bible
Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder, two African American authors from Detroit, Michigans are on a mission: to combine their faith, their Black-ness and their […]
Rapper T.I. Announces That His 20-Year-Old Son, King Harris, is Expecting His First Child
Nationwide — Rapper T.I.’s youngest son, King Harris, 20, is preparing to welcome his first child, marking a new chapter for the young artist and his family.
Judge Joe Brown Attacks Kamala Harris, Says She Has a Lazy Reputation
Nationwide — Former TV Judge Joe Brown has recently stirred controversy with his harsh criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as an “old hoe” in a candid […]
Black High School Principal in North Carolina Suspended With Pay Just a Week Before New School Year Starts
Nationwide — LeDuan Pratt, the principal of Hopewell High School in Huntersville, North Carolina, has been placed on suspension just before the commencement of the 2024-2025 academic year. The decision, […]
Judge Mathis Vows to Win Back His Wife, Says He Does Not Want Divorce
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is facing a challenging period in his life as his wife, Linda, has taken steps to end their 39-year marriage. The well-known TV judge recently […]
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
Black Pro Female Football Player Launches First Online Marketplace Exclusively for Women Athletes
Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]
Black Woman Not Hired For Wearing Shorts to a Job Interview Sparks Online Debate
Nationwide — A woman from San Antonio, Texas, named Tyreshia Morgan, has ignited a heated online debate after sharing her experience of being sent home from a job interview due […]
Black Pregnant School Bus Driver Saves Students Moments Before Bus Catches Fire
Nationwide — In 2023, Imunek Williams, an African American school bus driver who was pregnant at the time, became a local hero after an extraordinary act of bravery. On a […]
Rap Mogul Irv Gotti Confirms That He Had a Stroke and Uses a Cane to Walk
Nationwide — Irv Gotti, the renowned music producer behind hits for artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX, recently experienced a health scare. According to a representative, the 54-year-old producer […]
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation to Host Let It Flow Festival in Chicago to Combat Period Poverty
Nationwide — Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation is excited to announce the adolescent Let It Flow Fest, an innovative and impactful event designed to raise awareness about period poverty, normalize […]
Founder of the Largest Network of Black Women Event Planners to Host a 3-Day Online Summit
Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]
Black Entrepreneur Who Has Sold $1.5M in Shoes and Cultural Footwear is Embracing a New Era
Nationwide — After making more than $1.5 million crafting shoes that embody the spirit and culture of the African American community, Nagast Footwear, a Black-owned footwear company based in Atlanta […]
California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Black Teen From New Orleans Hospitalized After Drunk Driver Crashes into His Bedroom
Nationwide — A tragic incident in New Orleans left 15-year-old Jamal Jackson critically injured when an SUV crashed into his bedroom, with authorities attributing the accident to a suspected drunk […]
Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
Black Dad and Daughter Making History, Helping 1,000 Families Become Homeowners
Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]
This Black Educator of 17 Years is Teaching School Districts How to Help Millions of Students Who Can't Read
Nationwide — Erica Battle, an African American education thought leader with more than 17 years of experience, is proud to introduce two groundbreaking programs in response to the growing concerns […]
Riverside Hawks Class of 2030 Boys Basketball Team Take Home AAU National Championship Trophy – 2nd Year in a Row
Father and son lead the team to championship – coach Hector “Hec” Almodóvar and Amare Almodovar inspire with combination of team spirit and hard work Nationwide — The young basketball […]
Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom and Sister Have Tragically Died on the Same Day
Nationwide — Over the weekend, singer Mariah Carey faced a heartbreaking double tragedy, losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day.
TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.
12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health
Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]
Oakland's Dedra Tufon Crowned Ms. Black USA 2024 in Washington, DC
Nationwide — The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant Organization is proud to announce that Dedra Tufon, the reigning 2024 Ms. Black California USA, has been crowned the 2024 Ms. Black […]
Rolling Stone Magazine Reveals Craig Mack Died From Complications of HIV/AIDs, Not Congestive Heart Failure
Nationwide — Rolling Stone Magazine has sparked significant controversy with its recent article revealing that late rapper Craig Mack, who passed away in 2018, did not die from congestive heart […]
Black Business Mogul/ Inventor, TJ Loftin, to Appear at Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia
Nationwide — Renowned car builder, inventor, manufacturer, real estate guru, and public speaker TJ Loftin will make a special appearance at this year’s Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia. Loftin, highly […]
Black School Principal Attacked By a Student in Texas Had to Be Airlifted to a Hospital
Nationwide — In a distressing incident in Corsicana, Texas, Candra Rogers, an African American assistant principal, was airlifted to a hospital after being severely injured by a student in a […]
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing and Eating a Cat in Front of Her Neighbors
Nationwide — A troubling incident occurred in Canton, Ohio where a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat, raising significant concerns about mental health and its […]
5-Time Suicide Attempt Survivor Hosts 5th Annual Conference That Promotes Mental Wellness Among Black Women
Nationwide — Regina Renaye, an award-winning mental health advocate and the host of the Strong Black Woman Support Group podcast, is proud to announce the 5th Annual Strong Black Woman […]
Black-Owned Kids Education Company Launches 9 New Children’s Books for Free
Nationwide — Dahlia & Friends, a Black-owned children’s education company founded by Jacques and Dahcia Bastien, is excited to announce the launch of nine new children’s books, available for free […]
Black Author Makes History with Special Edition of "Gumbo for the Black Woman's Soul" Anthology That Benefits HBCU Students
Nationwide — Aviella Aloha, renowned author, speaker, and financial educator, announces the preorder launch of her custom cover edition of the anthology Gumbo for the Black Woman’s Soul. This powerful […]
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 […]