Nationwide — Daiyaan Henderson, a 21-year-old African American man wanted for an armed robbery, led police on a high-speed chase in Los Angeles, California, with his girlfriend and 2-month-old baby […]
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Myeshia Mizuno Makes History as First Black Woman to Run a Primetime Game Show
Nationwide — Myeshia Mizuno has made history as the first Black woman to lead a prime-time game show, taking the reins at Family Feud. She now oversees both the regular […]
Black Teacher Wins NYC Housing Lottery, Pays $881 a Month For 1-Bedroom Apartment
Nationwide — Nahjae Olin, a 26-year-old African American woman from the Bronx, New York, has won a spot in the NYC housing lottery and now pays just $881 a month […]
Miracle Baby From Alabama Turns One Year Old After Being Given a 1% Chance to Live
Nationwide — Tripp Abney, an African American baby from Chickasaw, Alabama born at just 21 weeks, recently marked his first birthday. He was initially given only a 1% chance of […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Gives Back to the Hospital Where She Was Born
Nationwide — Julia Scott, a 7-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, spent her summer running a snow cone business. She used the money she earned to give back to […]
72-Year-Old Black Grandmother From Atlanta Wins Two Medals in Her 1st Bodybuilder Competition
Nationwide — Evelyn Foulkner, a 72-year-old African American grandmother from Atlanta, participated in a bodybuilding competition for the first time, bringing home 2 medals and impressing everyone with her performance.
Black Twin Sisters From Detroit Make History, Turn 100 Years Old
Nationwide — Meet Doris Ward and Loris Pryor, African American twin sisters from Detroit who recently made history as they celebrated turning 100 years old.
17-Year-Old Pilot is the Youngest Black Person Ever to Earn His Private License in NC
Nationwide — Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old African American teen from North Carolina, has recently become the youngest Black person to earn his private pilot license in the state.
Police Arrest Black Mom Desperately Trying to Find Her Missing Daughter
Nationwide — Latricia Hartley, an African American mother from San Francisco, was arrested by local police as she desperately searched for her 14-year-old daughter who went missing. It comes after […]
7-Year-Old Boy From New York Dies After Being Struck By U-Haul Truck
Nationwide — Hakeem Badger, a 7-year-old African American boy from New York, died weeks after being struck by a U-Haul truck on the Fourth of July.
Black Man Finally Gets Job Interview After Changing His Name on His Resume
Nationwide — Dwight Jackson, a 27-year-old African American man from Detroit, Michigan, has filed a lawsuit against Shinola Hotel, claiming he was granted a job interview only after changing his […]
Black Grandma From Florida Sells Out Homemade Pies and Cakes After TikTok Video Goes Viral
Nationwide — Meet Inez Hudson, a 73-year-old African American grandmother from Lakeland, Florida, who sells homemade pies and cakes. After a TikTok video sharing her story went viral, she has […]
Black Woman From Georgia Turns 100, Says She Feels Like She's 40 or 50
Nationwide — Meet Susie Dotson, an African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, who recently turned 100 years old. Despite her age, she exudes vitality, declaring she feels as youthful as […]
Owner of Apartment Complex in Mississippi Owes $400K to the City for Water
Nationwide — Tony Little, an African American entrepreneur who owns the Blossom Apartments in South Jackson, Mississippi, is facing a financial nightmare as his complex owes over $470,000 in water […]
More Black Women Are Choosing to Be Single Moms By Choice With Assisted Reproductive Technology
Nationwide — More African American women are reportedly making the empowering decision to become single moms by choice. Ashley Hunt, for example, is a Black woman from Chicago who is […]
Black Mom Fired For Hiring Her Son and His Friends at Burger King
Nationwide — Shakayla Dixon, an African American manager at a local Burger King restaurant in Clinton, Mississippi, has been fired along with her son and his friends after hiring them […]
Black Woman With Sickle Cell Disease Defies Odds, Turns 80 Years Old
Nationwide — Meet Patricia McGill, an African American woman from Houston, Texas, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday despite living with sickle cell disease. She is one of the oldest people […]
Ebony Alert Issued For 12-Year-Old Girl Last Seen With Her Mom's Boyfriend
Nationwide — Teriana Mahomes, a 12-year-old African American girl from Long Beach, California, who was reportedly abducted by her mother’s boyfriend, has been found safe after an Ebony Alert and […]
Two Black Women Superintendents Now Leading Oklahoma's Largest School Districts
Nationwide — Jamie Polk and Ebony Johnson are making history in Oklahoma as the first Black women to lead the state’s two largest school districts. Polk is the Superitendent of […]
Beloved Black Teacher of the Year From Mississippi Killed in Wrong Way Crash
Nationwide — Tyra Small-Jackson, a 48-year-old teacher from Canton, Mississippi, who was named Teacher of the Year at the middle school where she taught, has tragically died in a wrong-way […]
Philly Woman Stole $184K Check From Her City to Pay for a Butt Lift and Vacations
Nationwide — Ashley Stibbins-Parker, a 30-year-old woman from Philadelphia, is accused of stealing a $184,000 pandemic relief check meant for the city of Weston. She reportedly used the stolen funds […]
Restaurant Manager Harrasses Black Woman Who Left Her Waiter a $150 Tip
Nationwide — Dawn Montgomery, an African American woman from Laurel, Mississippi, says that a restaurant manager questioned her about a $150 tip that she left for a waiter at a […]
Black UPS Driver From Houston Makes History, Celebrates 50 Years of Delivering Packages
Nationwide — Cal Murray, a dedicated UPS driver from Houston, Texas, has spent the last 50 years delivering packages and has driven a remarkable 4 million miles without a single […]
Black Barber Says Donald Trump Misled Him to Use His Shop
Nationwide — Rocky Jones, owner of Rocky’s Barbershop in Buckhead, Atlanta, says he felt shocked and deceived after unknowingly hosting a political event for former President Donald Trump. He said […]
Jamie Foxx Explains His Mysterious Hospitalization, "I Was Unconscious For 20 Days"
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx recently shared a shocking experience that left him hospitalized and unconscious for 20 days last year. At a Phoenix restaurant, the 56-year-old Academy Award-winning actor talked […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Crochets Her Own Prom Dress With Matching Handbag
Nationwide — Meet Sarah Akinbuwa, an 18-year-old African American teenager from Somerville, Massachusetts who took the spotlight with her handmade prom dress. A video of herself on social media crocheting […]
Texas Teen Paralyzed After Jumping into a Pool to Escape a Wasp
Nationwide — Semyon Williams Jr., a 13-year-old African American teen from Little Elm, Texas, has suffered a life-changing injury after diving into a shallow community pool to escape a wasp. […]
Woman Charged for Purposely Running Over Her Boyfriend and Toddler Son
Nationwide — Aaliyah Ross, a 27-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly intentionally driving over her boyfriend, who was holding a 16-month-old baby, during a heated confrontation.
White Couple Arrested For Enslaving Their Adopted Black Teens
Nationwide — Donald Ray Lantz and Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, a white couple from West Virginia, are facing serious charges for allegedly locking their adopted Black children in a barn and […]
1-Year-Old Black Boy From Arizona Makes History, Named 2024 Gerber Baby
Nationwide — Meet Akil “Sonny” McLeod, an African American baby who was recently selected as the winner of Gerber’s 14th annual photo search, making him the newest face of Gerber […]
Grown Man Kills His Black Teen Girlfriend Hours Before Her 8th Grade Graduation
Nationwide — Ahliana Dickey, a 15-year-old African American girl from Lowell, Massachusetts, was tragically shot and killed just hours before her middle school graduation. Her older boyfriend, 21-year-old Trevor Bady, […]
Nude Man in Florida Beats Elderly Neighbor, Robs Her Apartment
Nationwide — A 76-year-old woman in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, was brutally attacked over the weekend by a fellow resident in her building. Marco Tulio Russi, a 43-year-old man, allegedly […]
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 […]
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 […]