Nationwide — Recent research suggests that dark skin was the norm for most of Europe’s history, with lighter skin becoming more common only in the last 1,700 years. Experts from […]
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Patient Being Transported in an Ambulance Reportedly Kills Paramedic
Nationwide — Shanetta Bossell, a 39-year-old African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing and killing 29-year-old Graham Hoffman, a local firefighter […]
Beyoncé’s Daughters, Rumi and Blue Ivy, Steal the Show During "Cowboy Carter" Tour Premiere
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, joined her onstage during opening night of the Cowboy Carter Tour in Los Angeles. 7-year-old Rumi made a rare appearance alongside her […]
Black Couple Files Lawsuit After FBI Agents Mistakenly Raid Their Home in Atlanta
Nationwide — Trina Martin, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, and her then-fiancé, Toi Cliatt, are taking their case to the U.S. Supreme Court after FBI agents raided her […]
21-Year-Old Black College Football Player Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself
Nationwide — Todric McGee, a 21-year-old African American college student and football player from Missouri, tragically passed away on April 19th after accidentally shooting himself at home. Police confirmed the […]
Police Officers Tase Unarmed Black Man at Dallas Airport Over a Traffic Warrant
Nationwide — Michael Singleton, a 53-year-old man from North Texas, was tased by Dallas police at Love Field Airport while standing still with his hands behind his back. The incident, […]
Black Corrections Officer Sadly Killed by Lightning Strike While Fishing
Nationwide — Santonio Catoe, a 39-year-old African American husband, father, and corrections officer from Maury, North Carolina, died after a lightning strike hit him while fishing. He tragically became the […]
Naomi Girma Makes History as First Million-Dollar Player in Women's Pro Soccer
Nationwide — 24-year-old Naomi Girma, an Ethiopian American professional soccer player, made history as the first-ever million-dollar player in women’s soccer with her $1.1 million transfer to Chelsea Football Club […]
Tina Knowles Reveals How Cheating Ended Her Marriage to Beyoncé's Father
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s 71-year-old mom, Tina Knowles, has opened up about her past relationships, sharing her journey of love, heartbreak, and healing in her new memoir Matriarch. She says every […]
Black Mom and Daughter, Both Kidney Transplant Survivors, Graduate Together From Nursing School
Nationwide — Nija Butler and her daughter, Ambrealle, who are from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have recently graduated from nursing school together after both underwent life-saving kidney transplants. Their journey brought […]
Black Woman Says Uber Driver Locked Car After She Refused to Put Her Purse in the Trunk
Nationwide — Lakeya Foushee, a 24-year-old African American woman from North Carolina, said an Uber driver refused to drive her and her friend home unless they put their purses in […]
Actress Taraji P. Henson Says Being a Single Mom "Almost Broke" Her
Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson recently opened up on Michelle Obama’s podcast about the hardships she faced as a single mother. She revealed that raising her son, Marcell Johnson, alone […]
Pastor Admits to Cheating For 32 Years, His Wife Helped Him Get Ready For His Dates
Nationwide — Pastor Reginald Steele and his wife, Kelley, shocked many when they revealed they stayed married for over 30 years — despite Reginald openly cheating throughout most of their […]
Candace Owens, an Avid Supporter of Trump, Finally Speaks Out Against His Administration
Nationwide — Candace Owens, an African American commentator known as a strong Trump supporter, recently voiced concern over the Trump administration’s actions toward free speech. In a viral TikTok video, […]
Gilbert Arenas’ Son Alijah Rescued From Burning Vehicle After Crashing in LA
Nationwide — Basketball prodigy Alijah Arenas was rushed to the hospital after a fiery crash involving a burning Tesla Cybertruck in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. A bystander’s video shows Arenas […]
Shedeur Sanders Not Selected in 1st Round of NFL Draft Amid Criticism
Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders, former Colorado quarterback and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was not selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The snub […]
President Trump to Cut Funding For Housing Voucher Assistance, Black Families Will Take Hardest Hit
Nationwide — President Trump’s administration has warned that a major federal program helping families avoid homelessness is running out of money — and Black Americans, who make up the largest […]
Mo'Nique's Warning to Shannon Sharpe Resurfaces After Assault Lawsuit
Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s comment about Shannon Sharpe, who is now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced online. The clip shows Mo’Nique warning the former NFL star about dating younger women […]
Michael Ealy to Play Malcolm X in Upcoming Muhammad Ali Series “The Greatest” on Amazon Prime Video
Nationwide — Michael Ealy will play Malcolm X in The Greatest, Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming limited series about boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The show will follow Ali’s personal and public […]
Damon Wayans’ Sitcom "Poppa’s House" Canceled After Just One Season
Nationwide — Damon Wayans and his son Damon Wayans Jr. won’t be returning for another season of Poppa’s House. CBS officially cancelled the sitcom after just one season, despite a […]
Shannon Sharpe Allegedly Threatened to Choke Woman in Leaked Audio
Nationwide — Shannon Sharpe is facing new claims after audio surfaced of him allegedly threatening to choke a woman. His legal team says the clip is being taken out of […]
Trump Administration Moves to Resume Collection of Federal Student Loans
Nationwide — The Department of Education (DOE) will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting in May, marking the end of a four-year payment pause put in place during […]
NBA Player DeMar DeRozan Allegedly Involved in Sushi Restaurant Altercation
Nationwide — NBA player DeMar DeRozan was reportedly involved in a heated incident at a California sushi restaurant. A brief video shows the Kings forward in a physical argument with […]
Judge Denies Diddy’s Lawyers' Request to Delay His Trial, Will Start May 5th
Nationwide — A federal judge has denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to delay his upcoming trial for sex trafficking and racketeering. The trial will begin on May 5th as originally […]
Black Bride Almost Missed Her Wedding Because of Passport Issues
Nationwide — Zoey Conant, an African American bride from South Carolina, was denied entry to Costa Rica just four days before her destination wedding after authorities flagged her passport as […]
Church Daycare Worker Fired After Video Shows Her Throwing Toddler During Nap Time
Nationwide — Karon Corbin, a church day care worker from Spartanburg, South Carolina, was allegedly caught on video throwing a toddler to the floor during nap time. She has since […]
Father and Stepmother Arrested After 3-Year-Old Son Found Buried
Nationwide — A 3-year-old boy’s father and stepmother were arrested after the boy was allegedly beaten to death in January and secretly buried in Lake, Mississippi. Authorities found the body […]
Bill Cosby Quietly Lists NYC Home for $7 Million Amid Foreclosure Lawsuit
Nationwide — Bill Cosby has quietly listed his Upper East Side brownstone for just under $7 million while he continues to fight a foreclosure lawsuit related to the property. The […]
Tracee Ellis Ross Shares Why She Prefers Dating Younger Men
Nationwide — 52-year-old actress Tracee Ellis Ross recently shared her dating preferences in a conversation on Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast. The Black-ish star said she often dates younger men, not […]
Florida Man Threatens to Shoot Black Girl Who Rang His Doorbell Selling Candy
Nationwide — Tyler Chambers, a man from Riverview, Florida, who is white, sparked outrage after he posted a photo of a 9-year-old African American girl who rang his doorbell to […]
Black Mom Dies Days After Son’s Murder, Family Says Heartbreak Was the Cause
Nationwide — Tasha Lawson, an African American mother from Hazlehurst, Georgia, died on April 13th, just days after her 20-year-old son, Tee’Andrick Lawson, was found beaten to death in his […]
Harvard University Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over DEI Ban
Nationwide — Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it froze more than $2.2 billion in approved research funding. The university claims the move is unconstitutional […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]
Black Mom Successfully Stops Thief from Stealing Packages from Her Neighbor's Porch
Nationwide — Bernadette Williams, an African American mom from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stopped a porch pirate with $7 and a gesture of kindness, turning a tense moment into compassion. Her quick […]
Innocent Black Man Released After 19 Years in Prison for Buying His Mom a Stove With a Stolen Money Order
Nationwide — Kenneth Windley, an African American man from Brooklyn, New York, spent nearly 20 years in prison for a robbery he didn’t commit after buying his mother a stove with […]
Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street
Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]
Mississippi Native Dr. Corey Wiggins Named 15th President of Tougaloo College
Nationwide — The Tougaloo College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Corey Wiggins, a Mississippi native and nationally recognized public policy leader, as the 15th president of Tougaloo College, effective […]
Woman Celebrates Buying "Affordable" $40,000 Tesla, But the Fine Print Shows She Owes $94K
Nationwide — A woman has gone viral after celebrating her new Tesla Model Y, which she called “affordable,” with a $40,000 deal. The full cost, though, is a staggering $94,000 […]
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 […]