Nationwide — Zackery Nazario, a 15-year-old African American teen from New York City, died while subway surfing in 2023. His mother now blames social media platforms for feeding him dangerous […]
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Florida Black Mom Sent to Jail for 7 Days Because Her Lawn Had Brown Grass
Nationwide — Irena Green, an African American woman from Tampa, Florida, ended up in jail after a long fight with her homeowners’ association over small issues like brown grass and […]
Ray J Speaks on Rumors About Him and Whitney Houston's Death
Nationwide — Singer Ray J is clearing his name, denying long-running rumors that he was involved in Whitney Houston’s 2012 death. He says the claims are false, disrespectful, and painful […]
Anthony Anderson Admits His Remarks to a 17-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan Were "In Poor Taste"
Nationwide — Actor and host Anthony Anderson admitted more than two decades later that a 2003 interview he did with 17-year-old Lindsay Lohan was “in poor taste” after resurfaced clips […]
Black Mom Seeks Answers After 2-Year-Old Son Dies From Choking at Daycare
Nationwide — The family of a 2-year-old boy, Saunti Cooke, who died after choking on food at a New Britain, Connecticut day care, is demanding answers and accountability. His mother […]
Black Special Education Teacher Shot and Killed at a Gas Station in Virginia
Nationwide — Tony Demond Gill, a 46-year-old African American teacher and coach from Pittsylvania County, Virginia, was shot and killed at a gas station on July 27. Police arrested a […]
Black Mom Brings Son to Police Station After Assaulting Walmart Worker
Nationwide — An African American mother from Magee, Mississippi, drove her son to the police station after he was accused of assaulting a Walmart employee. Her son, Norman Whitlock, was […]
4-Year-Old Black Twins Died in House Fire After Being Trapped Upstairs
Nationwide — Lathan and Langston, 4-year-old African American twins from Nashville, Tennessee, sadly died after a fire trapped them inside their home. The fire started on the patio, spread quickly, […]
46-Year-Old Black Dad Among Four People Killed in NYC Shooting
Nationwide — Aland Etienne, a 46-year-old African American man from New York, was one of four victims killed in a deadly shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building. He leaves […]
White Cop Who Tasered a 95-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Will Avoid Jail Time
Nationwide — Kristian White, a former police officer in Australia, has avoided jail time after tasering a 95-year-old woman with dementia, who later died from her injuries. He was only […]
Black Deputy Killed in Ambush While Responding to 911 Call for a Domestic Dispute
Nationwide — Elijah Ming, an African American deputy from Kansas City, Missouri, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. Authorities say he was ambushed by a gunman […]
Black Groom-To-Be Killed by Drunk Driver in Wrong-Way Crash Just 1 Day Before His Wedding
Nationwide — Kirk Walker, an African American father of three from New York, was killed in a wrong-way crash caused by a drunk teenager who had just left a Manhattan […]
Former NYPD Officer Gets No Jail Time for Punching Black Man 13 Times During 911 Call
Nationwide — Christian Zapata, a former NYPD sergeant who punched an African American man from Harlem, New York City, thirteen times during a 911 call about an autistic child, was […]
Trump Wants Beyoncé Prosecuted For Allegedly Being Paid $11M to Endorse Kamala Harris
Nationwide — Donald Trump recently called for Beyoncé to be prosecuted, claiming she was illegally paid $11 million to endorse Kamala Harris during the 2024 campaign. But public records and […]
Bubba Wallace Becomes First Black NASCAR Driver to Win Major Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Nationwide — Bubba Wallace made history as he became the first Black driver to win a major race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval. He won the Brickyard 400 after […]
Black NYC Baseball Coach Protected His Young Players When ICE Tried to Question Them
Nationwide — Youman Wilder, an African American youth baseball coach from New York, says he had to protect his young players when ICE officers approached them during practice. He claims […]
12-Year-Old Black Boy Sadly Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Bacteria After Swimming in Lake
Nationwide — Jaysen Carr, a 12-year-old African American boy from Columbia, South Carolina, died after getting infected by a rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in Lake Murray. His family is […]
Local Hero Holds Crash Victim's Hand Until Help Arrived. He Was Unable to Rescue Her
Nationwide — Nathaniel Bunn, an African American man from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, held a crash victim’s hand after a rollover accident, staying with her until first responders arrived. He couldn’t free […]
Black Grandma of 7, Former U.S. Army Soldier Stops Passenger from Entering Airplane Cockpit
Nationwide — Nicole Pruitt, an African American woman with seven grandchildren and an Army veteran, stopped another woman from trying to enter the cockpit on a recent Delta Airlines flight […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl, Beginning to Wake Up from Coma After Being Hit by Driver
Nationwide — Sa’Moryia Farley, a 7-year-old girl from Saint Paul, Minnesota, is slowly waking up from a coma after being hit by a driver. Her family says the signs of […]
3-Year-Old Black Boy Died. He Was Left in Hot Car By Social Worker Who Took Him From His Dad
Nationwide — Ke’Torrius Starks Jr., a 3-year-old African American boy from Birmingham, Alabama, died after being left alone in a hot car for hours by a social worker assigned to […]
43-Year-Old Meagan Good, "I'm Now Ready to Have Kids with Jonathan Majors"
Nationwide — At the age of 43, actress Meagan Good says she’s ready to have children with her husband, actor Jonathan Majors. She credits the timing, their strong bond, and […]
Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Killing Somebody Over Five Dollars
Nationwide — Jaquantis McGee, who is from Jackson, Mississippi, will spend over two decades in prison after pleading guilty to fatally shooting a man during a fight over $5. The […]
Missing 9-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing By Her Dad Had Drowned, Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Melina Frattolin, a 9-year-old girl who was found dead in upstate New York, died from drowning, authorities said. Her father now faces murder charges, accused of killing her […]
Founder of Whites-Only Community Group Plans to Expand to Springfield, Missouri Area
Nationwide — A whites-only group called Return to the Land (RTTL), which began in northern Arkansas, is considering building a new community near Springfield, Missouri. The group aims to create […]
1-Year-Old Black Girl Shot in Washington, DC, Now in Critical Condition
Nationwide — A’Zouri, a 1-year-old African American girl, is in critical condition after being shot outside her Southeast, Washington D.C. home. She was hit by stray bullets and now needs […]
Florida Man Indicted After Punching 1-Year-Old Black Girl to Death
Nationwide — Deric Young, a 25-year-old man from Tallahassee, Florida, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of 1-year-old Ky’meria German. Police […]
45-Year-Old Venus Williams Becomes Oldest Woman to Win a Singles Match
Nationwide — Venus Williams made history at 45 years old by winning a singles match at the DC Open, becoming the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to do so. She […]
Man Charged After Exposing Pregnant Woman to HIV Says "I Don't Want Her to Know"
Nationwide — Christopher O’Neil Miller, who is from Mauldin, South Carolina, has been charged after admitting he knowingly exposed a pregnant woman to HIV without telling her. He also gave […]
Police Officer Who Shot and Killed Breonna Taylor Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison
Nationwide — Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, who was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during the raid where she was killed, has been sentenced to 33 months […]
Black Man Who Died After Being Pulled into MRI Machine Was Trapped for an Hour
Nationwide — Keith McAllister, a 61-year-old African American man from New York, died after being pulled into an MRI machine while wearing a heavy metal chain. A technician reportedly forgot […]
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Presents the Pope With Proof of His Black Heritage
Nationwide — Pope Leo XIV has multiracial ancestry, including Black heritage, according to genealogy research by Henry Louis Gates Jr. The Finding Your Roots host traced the pope’s family tree […]
Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]
"Showtime at the Apollo" Co-Host Kiki Shepard Sadly Passes Away at 74
Nationwide — Kiki Shepard, best known as the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at 74 after a heart attack. She built a lasting legacy on television, the stage, […]
Black Mom of 2 Missing in Detroit Found Murdered a Year Later
Nationwide — Kayla Swanigan, a 24-year-old African American woman, went missing in Detroit, Michigan, after a planned meeting with a friend never happened. A year later, her family learned she […]
Two Black Sisters Still Missing from Their Adoptive Home Nearly Three Years Later
Nationwide — Tamara Perez, 15, and her sister Iris Perez, 14, have been missing from their adoptive home in Prudenville, Michigan, since June 28, 2023. Authorities, including the FBI, continue […]
Black Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, has announced that Kaylenne Brown, founder of Plant-Based Eatz LLC, has been named the winner of the Pathways to Success Pitch […]
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s Security Guard Killed in SWAT Standoff
Nationwide — Diamon-Mazairre Robinson, a 39-year-old Texas man who served as a security guard for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, was shot and killed by Dallas SWAT officers after a standoff. He […]
White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money
Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]
Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason
Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]
Police Say a Man Downloaded Over 40,000 Inappropriate Child Images on a Church Computer
Nationwide — Andrew Brown, a 51-year-old man from Worthington, Ohio, who volunteered at a church and taught at a local school, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal […]
White School Principal Arrested After Threatening to Kill and Torture a Woman
Nationwide — Justin Blietz, a school principal in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been arrested after he allegedly made violent threats toward a woman. The 41-year-old educator faces first-degree harassment charges […]
Black Man Shot By Police Left Dying as Ambulance First Treated White Cop Having an Anxiety Attack
Nationwide — Dyshan Best, an African American man from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was shot in the back by police during a foot chase and had to wait for over 10 minutes […]
Black Teen Sisters Who Went Missing Six Months Ago Have Been Found Safe
Nationwide — Two sisters, Tyra Lively and Tatianna Lively, who are from Jacksonville, Florida, went missing six months ago but were found safe ten days after their disappearance. Authorities confirmed […]
Brian McKnight Takes Legal Action Against Radio Station Over Claims That He's Abusive
Nationwide — Brian McKnight is taking legal action against a North Carolina radio station and its host, claiming they falsely painted him as an abusive and neglectful father. He says the […]
5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital
Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]
8-Year-Old Black Boy Killed By Stray Bullet While Playing Outside in His Neighborhood
Nationwide — Davian Nicholas, an 8-year-old African American boy from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was killed in a shooting near his home Sunday evening. Four people were arrested within 24 hours […]
28-Year-Old Black Man Serving in U.S. Air Force Among Six Killed in Trump's War Against Iran
Nationwide — Tyler Simmons, a 28-year-old African American airman from Columbus, Ohio, died Thursday night in a KC-135 refueling plane crash in western Iraq, along with five other crew members. […]
Police Officer Arrested for Not Telling His Partner That He's HIV-Positive
Nationwide — Pierce Cotton, a 32-year-old African American police officer from Pensacola, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly having sex without informing his partner that he is HIV-positive. He now […]
Sports Commentator Stephen A. Smith Changes His Mind About Running for President in 2028
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith has shut down speculation about a 2028 presidential run, saying he won’t give up his high-paying media career. The ESPN star confirmed on Sean Hannity’s […]
Meet the Black Baby Who Weighed 25 Pounds When He Was Only 7 Months Old
Nationwide — Jaxson, an African American baby from New York City, is capturing hearts online after a video shows him weighing 25 pounds at just 7 months old. His aunt’s […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Lost a Lot of Followers By Trying to End the Target Boycott
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant controversially announced the end of the yearlong Target boycott last week, praising the retailer for investing $2 billion in Black-owned businesses and meeting most of […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care
Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]
Black-Owned Construction Company Partners with Boxer Roy Jones Jr and Others to Launch Saving the Kids Initiative
Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black family-owned construction company, together with RJJ Saving the Kids and initiative partners Roy Jones Jr., Johnny Damon, Jackie Siegel, and Darrell Choates […]
Black Mom of Six Mourns Her 4-Year-Old Son Died in Hit-and-Run Incident
Nationwide — Harmonie Wright, an African American mother from Brooklyn, New York, lost her 4-year-old son, Zachariah, in a hit-and-run near Brookdale Hospital Thursday morning. She recounted the terrifying moment […]
White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]
Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument
Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]
Black Mom Who Called 911 Says When Police Arrived, They Killed Her Boyfriend and Her 3-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Raneka Pate, a 28-year-old African American mother from Las Vegas, Nevada, called 911 after her boyfriend was acting erratically. When police arrived, both her son and boyfriend were […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911
Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]
Black Man Who Spent 33 Years on Death Row Granted Clemency Two Days Before Execution
Nationwide — Charles “Sonny” Burton, a 75-year-old man from Alabama who was set to be executed this week, had his death sentence commuted to life without parole. He was convicted […]
Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly
Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]