Nationwide — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and college football star, has deactivated his Instagram amid persistent online criticism of his fiancée, Leanna Lenee.
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24-Year-Old Man Sentenced After Posting Selfies Online Linking Him to Drug Crimes
Nationwide — Michael Babalola, a 24-year-old man from London, has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months for drug-related offenses after a police raid on his brother’s home. Although […]
Denzel Washington Gets Baptized at 70 Years Old, Receives Minister's License
Nationwide — Denzel Washington was recently baptized in a ceremony at a New York church a few days before he turns 70 years old. He was also granted a minister’s […]
Singer Eddie Levert's Daughter, Ryan, Dies at the Age of 22
Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan […]
Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Star Sentenced to 18 Months, Owes $2.5M in Taxes
Nationwide — Peter Thomas, former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on Thursday for failing to pay over $2.5 million in […]
New CBS Series Makes History as the First Black Soap Opera in 35 Years
Nationwide — Beyond the Gates is making history as the first Black soap opera in 35 years, set to debut on CBS on February 24. The show marks a major […]
Essence Atkins Reveals Why She Has Been Celibate for 4 Years
Nationwide — Actress Essence Atkins, now 52 years old, has revealed her secret to looking ageless. During a recent interview, she also shared that she has been abstaining from sex […]
34-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Oldest Winner of Miss France Pageant
Nationwide — Angelique Angarni-Filopon, 34, has made history as the oldest woman to win the Miss France crown. Hailing from Martinique, she won the Miss France 2024 pageant, which recently […]
Black Woman Sadly Killed While Attending a Wake at a Church in London
Nationwide — Michelle Sadio, a 46-year-old Black woman, was tragically killed in a triple shooting outside a church in London, England on Saturday night. Two men, both in their 30s, […]
Gayle King Celebrates 70th Birthday with Surprise Party from Oprah Winfrey
Nationwide — Gayle King celebrated turning 70 with a surprise party thrown by her longtime best friend, Oprah Winfrey. King, who thought she was just attending a holiday party, was […]
Chance The Rapper's Wife Files for Divorce After 5 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, are officially ending their marriage after just five years. Kirsten reportedly was the one who filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable […]
12-Year-Old Black Boy From Texas Beats Leukemia After Three-Year Battle
Nationwide — Michael “MJ” Dixon, a 12-year-old African American boy from Killeen, Texas, is now cancer-free after a three-year battle with leukemia. In 2023, he celebrated his health victory by […]
Two Black Teens From New Orleans Killed in Car Crash Involving Shoplifting Suspect
Nationwide — Giselle Smith and Semaj Morris, two African American 17-year-old teens from New Orleans, Louisiana, were killed in a crash on December 11. The crash happened when their car […]
Will Smith Denies Connection to Diddy Amid Rumors and Memes
Nationwide — Will Smith recently addressed rumors linking him to Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Oscar-winning actor denied any involvement with the music mogul’s alleged crimes and set the record straight […]
3-Year-Old Girl From Texas Beats Cancer, Celebrates Finishing Chemotherapy
Nationwide — Late last year, SaMiyah Fowler, a 3-year-old African American girl from Killeen, Texas, finally beat cancer after completing her chemotherapy treatments. Her family happily celebrated as she rang […]
Black Parents Killed in Fiery Tesla Crash, Leave Behind Two Children
Nationwide — Jahmale and Tracey Ledeatte, who are from New Rochelle, New York, died in a tragic car crash on December 3rd. The couple, ages 46 and 44, were killed […]
Food TikToker Keith Lee Opens Up About Suicide Attempt and How His Father Saved Him
Nationwide — Keith Lee, a popular food critic with 16.8 million followers on TikTok, recently opened up about a dark chapter in his life. He shared how he once nearly […]
Jamie Foxx Recovering After Glass Thrown at His Face During Restaurant Altercation
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx, who recently turned 57 years old, was celebrating his birthday when an altercation at a Beverly Hills restaurant left him needing stitches. A glass thrown from […]
Former NFL Player Randy Moss Reveals His Cancer Diagnosis, Surgery
Nationwide — Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss has revealed that he has been battling cancer. The Minnesota Vikings legend shared the news in an Instagram post, saying he […]
Rapper Lil Durk Linked to Yet Another Murder-for-Hire Case, That's Two Cases in Two Months
Nationwide — Lil Durk, a rapper from Chicago who has appeared on songs with Drake another well-known rappers, is now linked to a second murder-for-hire plot, according to newly-unsealed court […]
Jay-Z’s Accuser is Now Admitting to “Mistakes” About Her Allegations
Nationwide — The 38-year-old woman from Alabama who is accusing rap moguls Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 is not admitting to “mistakes” about the details […]
Hairstylist in Memphis Says She Was Bitten by a Client Who Refused to Pay for Braids
Nationwide — Latasha Dickerson, an African American hairstylist from Memphis, Tennessee, was attacked in her home by a client who refused to pay for her braids. The client, 30-year-old Stephanie […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Ever be Appointed Police Chief for Cincinnati State
Nationwide — Donna Robinson, an African American woman from Cincinnati, Ohio has been appointed as the new police chief for Cincinnati State, making history as the first Black woman to […]
Jay-Z's Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out Amid Rape Allegations Against Him
Nationwide — Carmen Bryan, who allegedly had a past romantic relationship with Jay-Z, has spoken out following the serious rape allegations against the hip-hop mogul.
Black Mom From Florida Demands Answers After a Teacher Allegedly Hit Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — A mother of a 5-year-old African American boy from Miami Gardens, Florida, is seeking answers after her son came home from school with a deep cut on his […]
Black Grandma From California Uses Section 8 Vouchers to Buy Her First Home
Nationwide — Bridgette Spikes, a 54-year-old African American grandmother from Victorville, California, was very grateful last year when she finally became a homeowner after decades of renting. Spikes, who is […]
Man Who Attacked Judge During Courtroom Hearing Sentenced to up to 65 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Deobra Redden, a 31-year-old African American man from Las Vegas, Nevada, has been sentenced to 26 to 65 years in prison for attacking a judge. The incident, which […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen From Georgia Collapses, Dies After Ambulance Delay
Nationwide — Amanda Sylvester, a 15-year-old African American athlete, tragically died after collapsing during volleyball practice in College Park, Georgia. The ambulance response was delayed for over an hour before […]
Black Couple Sues Walmart After False Theft Accusation and Racial Profiling Incident
Nationwide — Raymond and Nekeeya Brewster, an African American couple from Jacksonville, Florida, filed a lawsuit against Walmart after being falsely accused of stealing children’s clothing at one of its […]
Black Entrepreneur from Kansas City Sues Commerce Bank for Alleged Discrimination
Nationwide — Michael Waller, a 64-year-old businessman from Kansas City, is suing Commerce Bank alleging he was discriminated against at two of the bank’s locations while trying to open business […]
Radio Host Robin Ayers Dies at 44, One Year After Battling Cancer
Nationwide — Robin Ayers, a beloved radio host and entertainment reporter at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio in Los Angeles, has died at age 44, just one year after being diagnosed […]
Black Girl Disney Co-Founder Dies From Food Allergy at Holiday Event
Nationwide — Dominique Brown, a 34-year-old Disney influencer from California known as HellooDomo, tragically died after an allergic reaction at a holiday food event in Los Angeles. Co-founder of Black […]
Rapper Lil Durk Linked to Yet Another Murder-for-Hire Case, That's Two Cases in Two Months
Nationwide — Lil Durk, a rapper from Chicago who has appeared on songs with Drake another well-known rappers, is now linked to a second murder-for-hire plot, according to newly-unsealed court […]
Jay-Z’s Accuser is Now Admitting to “Mistakes” About Her Allegations
Nationwide — The 38-year-old woman from Alabama who is accusing rap moguls Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 is not admitting to “mistakes” about the details […]
Introducing the Newest Black-Owned, Caribbean-Themed Line of Premium Gift Boxes
Nationwide — Caribox, a recently launched gifting company, is making waves in the personal gifting market with its curated gift boxes that capture the vibrant culture of the Caribbean. Since […]
Hairstylist in Memphis Says She Was Bitten by a Client Who Refused to Pay for Braids
Nationwide — Latasha Dickerson, an African American hairstylist from Memphis, Tennessee, was attacked in her home by a client who refused to pay for her braids. The client, 30-year-old Stephanie […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Ever be Appointed Police Chief for Cincinnati State
Nationwide — Donna Robinson, an African American woman from Cincinnati, Ohio has been appointed as the new police chief for Cincinnati State, making history as the first Black woman to […]
Baltimore-Based Polyglots in Action for Diversity, Inc. Celebrates Thanksgiving 2024 with International Educators Guests from Colombia
By Zekeh Gbotokuma and Madeleine Rothe Nationwide — For Thanksgiving 2024, Madeleine and Zekeh decided to do something special on behalf of Polyglots In Action For Diversity, Inc. (PAD). Instead […]
Jay-Z's Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out Amid Rape Allegations Against Him
Nationwide — Carmen Bryan, who allegedly had a past romantic relationship with Jay-Z, has spoken out following the serious rape allegations against the hip-hop mogul.
Black Mom From Florida Demands Answers After a Teacher Allegedly Hit Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — A mother of a 5-year-old African American boy from Miami Gardens, Florida, is seeking answers after her son came home from school with a deep cut on his […]
Black Grandma From California Uses Section 8 Vouchers to Buy Her First Home
Nationwide — Bridgette Spikes, a 54-year-old African American grandmother from Victorville, California, was very grateful last year when she finally became a homeowner after decades of renting. Spikes, who is […]
Former Black Employee Files $40M Lawsuit Against Verizon For Alleged Discrimination
Nationwide — Hans Vestberg, the current CEO of Verizon who famously said to fight against racism and who gave an impassioned speech after the murder of George Floyd, is now […]
HBCU Grad Gives Athletes, Artists, Entrepreneurs and Influencers a Chance to Collaborate and Tell Their Story
Nationwide — Derrick Hayes the “enTIEtainer” (Instagram: @entietainer) is a graduate of Tennessee State University who majored in business. While enrolled at TSU, Hayes was a student entrepreneur who partnered […]
Man Who Attacked Judge During Courtroom Hearing Sentenced to up to 65 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Deobra Redden, a 31-year-old African American man from Las Vegas, Nevada, has been sentenced to 26 to 65 years in prison for attacking a judge. The incident, which […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen From Georgia Collapses, Dies After Ambulance Delay
Nationwide — Amanda Sylvester, a 15-year-old African American athlete, tragically died after collapsing during volleyball practice in College Park, Georgia. The ambulance response was delayed for over an hour before […]
Black Couple Sues Walmart After False Theft Accusation and Racial Profiling Incident
Nationwide — Raymond and Nekeeya Brewster, an African American couple from Jacksonville, Florida, filed a lawsuit against Walmart after being falsely accused of stealing children’s clothing at one of its […]
"Vulture," a Thrilling New Film, Exposes the Dark Hypocrisy of the Hip Hop Music Industry
Nationwide — Uprise Films announces the release of Vulture, a thrilling new film that exposes the dark underbelly and hypocrisy of the Hip Hop music industry that will leave audiences […]
Black Entrepreneur from Kansas City Sues Commerce Bank for Alleged Discrimination
Nationwide — Michael Waller, a 64-year-old businessman from Kansas City, is suing Commerce Bank alleging he was discriminated against at two of the bank’s locations while trying to open business […]
Radio Host Robin Ayers Dies at 44, One Year After Battling Cancer
Nationwide — Robin Ayers, a beloved radio host and entertainment reporter at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio in Los Angeles, has died at age 44, just one year after being diagnosed […]
Black Girl Disney Co-Founder Dies From Food Allergy at Holiday Event
Nationwide — Dominique Brown, a 34-year-old Disney influencer from California known as HellooDomo, tragically died after an allergic reaction at a holiday food event in Los Angeles. Co-founder of Black […]
Black Church Goes After Al Sharpton For Accepting $500K Donation from Kamala Harris
Nationwide — A coalition of African American churches is demanding the suspension and investigation of MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton, alleging that donations from Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign to […]
Jay-Z Responds After Being Accused of Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl in the Year 2000 Along With Diddy
Nationwide — Shawn Carter, widely known as rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, has been accused in a refiled lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The suit, initially filed against […]
Black Students at 5 Montgomery Public Schools Honored at "Manufactured the Future With Hyundai" Awards Night
Hyundai Student Fellows Pitch Their Prototypes in a Showcase That Recognizes Innovation Nationwide — On Thursday, November 21, approximately 200 middle school students on teams from five Montgomery Public Schools […]
Anna Kane, Ex-Wife of NHL Player, Reveals Her Identity to Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit
Nationwide — Anna Kane, former wife of NHL player Evander Kane, is one of the women accusing music mogul Diddy of sexual assault in a lawsuit. The case, which dates […]
Steve Mensch, the President of Tyler Perry Studios Dies in Plane Crash
Nationwide — Steve Mensch, President of Tyler Perry Studios, tragically died in a single-seater plane crash in Florida on Friday night. Mensch, who was 62 years old, was piloting the […]
Meet the First Black Trans Woman Elected to Chicago's Cook County Office
Nationwide — Precious Brady-Davis was recently sworn in as commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). She is making history as the first Black transgender woman […]
Shedeur Sanders Wins Prestigious College Football Award
Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders, a 22-year-old quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes, recently won the prestigious 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, a major honor for college football’s top upperclassman quarterbacks.
First Black Director of U.S. Mint Makes History with Limited-Edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Silver and Gold Coins Available Until December 31st
The event is part of the Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum before the coin program ends on Dec. 31, 2024 Nationwide — The Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum event in […]
Black Nonprofit Partners with Google to Equip Youth with Skills in AI and Google Workspace
Google Executives mentor Project Still I Rise students in artificial intelligence fundamentals and other in-demand tech skills to build brands and a path toward STEM careers Nationwide — In December […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Killed by Police in Ohio, Bodycam Not Immediately Activated
Nationwide — Jazmir Tucker, a 15-year-old African American teenage boy from Akron, Ohio, was reportedly shot and killed by police during a foot chase. The incident is under investigation, with […]
Black Mom, Teen Son From Georgia Killed in Murder-Suicide by Her Ex-Boyfriend
Nationwide — 36-year-old Shendora Adams and her 19-year-old son, Tyiun, from Bainbridge, Georgia, were tragically killed in a murder-suicide on Thanksgiving day. Shendora’s ex-boyfriend, Jamar Calloway, reportedly shot them at […]
District of Columbia Sues Amazon For Stopping Fast Deliveries in Predominantly Black Neighborhoods
Nationwide — The District of Columbia is suing Amazon, claiming that the company stopped its fast delivery service for residents in two predominantly Black neighborhoods while still charging them for […]
Founders of Black-Owned Laundry Detergent Brand Partner with National Black Parenting Conference
Nationwide — Successful Black Parenting Magazine is proud to announce True Products, a Black-owned company specializing in high-quality, eco-friendly laundry products, as the official sponsor of the National Black Parenting […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl From Houston Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver, Mom Still Recovering
Nationwide — Ivory Giselle Smith, a 7-year-old African American girl from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver who ran a red light and crashed into her […]