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 […]
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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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Father and Daughter From Alabama Die in House Fire, Trying to Save Pets
Nationwide — Jimmy Walton, who is 72 years old, and his daughter, Tanya, who is 28 years old, tragically died in a house fire early Sunday morning in Georgiana, Alabama. […]
Former Kansas City Detective Accused of Abusing Black Women Found Dead Before Trial
Nationwide — After decades of waiting, at least ten African American women in Kansas City who were allegedly sexually assaulted by former detective Robert Golubski will never see justice in […]
Denzel Washington's Gladiator II Becomes His Highest-Grossing Film, Surpassing $325 Million Worldwide
Nationwide — Denzel Washington’s latest movie, Gladiator II, has officially broken a career record, becoming his highest-grossing film worldwide. The film continues to perform strongly at the box office, surpassing […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg Gives His Daughter $1 Million as a Wedding Gift
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg is going all out to support his daughter Cori Broadus as she plans her upcoming wedding, gifting her a whopping $1 million. The 25-year-old, who is […]
Judge Mathis Sued for Allegedly Threatening City Worker with Gun Over Blocked Driveway
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis, known for his TV courtroom show, is facing a lawsuit after an L.A. city worker, Ricardo Acosta, accused Mathis of threatening him with a firearm. […]
The Weeknd Sells Out Rose Bowl Concert in Less Than an Hour, 300K Fans Tried to Buy Tickets
Nationwide — The Weeknd has sold out his upcoming one-night-only show at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium in less than an hour. More than 300,000 fans rushed to buy tickets for […]
Serena Williams Denies Skin Bleaching Rumors, Calls Out "Haters"
Nationwide — Serena Williams recently addressed rumors about her bleaching her skin, firmly denying the claims. During an Instagram Live session, the 23-time Grand Slam winner called out the “haters” […]
Black Grandpa From Florida Shot Dead on Thanksgiving Day Over Loud Music Dispute
Nationwide — Hureleyon McLean, a 72-year-old man from Broward County, Florida, was shot and killed on Thanksgiving day following a dispute over loud music. McLean’s wife, Rose, is furious when […]
Black Teen Wins $250K Settlement After Traumatic Wrongful Traffic Stop
Nationwide — La’Nisha Hemingway, an 18-year-old African American teen from South Carolina, received a $250,000 settlement after a wrongful traffic stop left her traumatized. The incident happened on May 3 […]
Eddie Murphy's Son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence's Daughter, Jasmin, are Now Engaged
Nationwide — Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are about to become in-laws after their children, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, are officially engaged. The couple shared the exciting news on […]
Nick Cannon Reveals He's Been Diagnosed With Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nationwide — Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old TV host, actor, and musician, recently opened up about living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The host of The Masked Singer shared how he […]
TikTok Creator Found Dead 10 Days After Reported Missing
Nationwide — Jiare Schneider, a 31-year-old aspiring TikTok creator from Clayton County, Georgia, was found dead after being missing for more than a week. His body was discovered in a […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes Reveals He Had Emergency Surgery After Health Scare
Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes addressed his congregation at The Potter’s House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, just a week after a serious health scare. The 67-year-old pastor had been […]
Doctors Question if Kamala Harris was Tipsy in Bizarre New Video Message
Nationwide — Kamala Harris sparked online debate after posting a Thanksgiving video message wherein she appeared with slurred speech and half-closed eyes. Many people, including some experts, are now speculating […]
Dashcam Shows Black Mom From Houston Being Mowed Down By Cop, In Front of Her Children
Nationwide — Desire Pool, a 41-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, tragically died after being hit by a police car on September 19. Bodycam footage released before Thanksgiving shows […]
Traffic Stop Gone Wrong, Man Arrested After Grabbing Officer's Gun
Nationwide — Trevius Warren, a 30-year-old man, and a 17-year-old teen were arrested after a traffic stop turned violent in South Carolina. Police reportedly stopped Warren’s car for running a […]
Congress Now Has 67 Black Lawmakers For the First Time Ever in History
Nationwide — Black lawmakers are making history with a record 67 members in the upcoming session of Congress. This includes 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the largest […]
Yvonne L. Mays Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead New Jersey National Guard
Nationwide — Colonel Yvonne L. Mays has made history as the first African American woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard. She was promoted to Brigadier General in a […]
President-Elect Donald Trump Offers Millions for a Black Girl's Hair, Sparks Mixed Reactions
Nationwide — A video of President-elect Donald Trump offering “millions” to buy a young African American girl’s hair during a golf outing in West Palm Beach, Florida, has recently gone […]
White Woman Sentenced to 25 Years For Killing 35-Year-Old Black Mom in Florida
Nationwide — Susan Lorincz, a white woman from Marion County, Florida, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her Black neighbor and a mother of 4, Ajike […]
Former Talk Show Host Wendy Williams Now Permanently Incapacitated Due to Dementia
Nationwide — Wendy Williams, the iconic talk show host, is now permanently incapacitated due to early-onset dementia, according to new court filings. The 60-year-old star has reportedly been struggling with […]
Dr. Umar Johnson Questions the Allegations Against Jay-Z, Reviews All the Facts
Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson, a respected psychologist, educator, and community advocate, on a recent episode of The Art of Dialogue podcast, has weighed in on the sexual assault allegations […]
Two Black Mompreneurs Collaborate, Launch New Thrive Culture Box For Black Children
Nationwide — Parents and other family members can now give children ages four and up the gift of learning and celebrating Black culture. Two Los Angeles-based moms, Dr. Anndretta and […]
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 […]
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 […]