Nationwide — Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old Tennessee man accused of threatening mass violence after sharing a meme referencing Donald Trump, has been released from jail after all charges against him were […]
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White Man Pulls Out Gun on Black Family With Kids Stuck in a Ditch While Off-Roading
Nationwide — A Black family’s off-roading trip in rural Georgia took a frightening turn when a white man approached them with a gun instead of offering help after their ATV got […]
Black Cafeteria Worker Wins $60K Settlement After White Teachers Complained About Her ‘Black Voice’
Nationwide — Vanessa Bowie-Middleton, an African American cafeteria worker from Washoe County, Nevada, has received a $60,000 settlement from her local school district after claiming white teachers complained about her […]
Detroit Police Officer Appears Pantless During Court Hearing, Leaving Judge Stunned
Nationwide — Matthew Jackson, a police officer from Detroit, Michigan, left a judge speechless after appearing in a virtual court hearing wearing his uniform shirt and badge — but without […]
White Police Officer Fired for Abusing a Black Couple Has the Audacity to File a Lawsuit
Nationwide — Andrew Zaborowski, a white police officer from Pennsylvania who was fired after violently arresting an African American couple, now claims he’s the victim of racism. He has filed […]
Michelle Obama Explains Why She Didn't Wear Braids in the White House, "America Wasn't Ready"
Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed why she chose not to wear braids during her years in the White House and how embracing her natural hair today represents freedom, […]
White Man Wearing a Nazi Uniform in Public Arrested in Georgia
Nationwide — Kenneth Leland Morgan, a man from Athens, Georgia, who wore a Nazi uniform to a downtown bar, was arrested after smashing a glass mug into a University of […]
Jasmine Crockett Responds to Trump, "I Don’t Know What Black Woman Hurt Him in His Past"
Nationwide — Jasmine Crockett has called out President Trump for repeatedly insulting her and other women of color, saying that he seems “obsessed” with her and that he may have […]
More Than 24 States Are Suing the Trump Administration Over Suspension of SNAP Benefits
Nationwide — A coalition of more than two dozen states is suing the Trump administration for suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the federal government shutdown, marking the first […]
Atlanta Man Arrested for Shooting Teen Who Tried to Break into His Car
Nationwide — Yoshay Carter, a 51-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, was arrested after allegedly shooting a juvenile who tried to break into his car early Friday morning. Police […]
Black Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 28 Years After Police Misconduct Exposed
Nationwide — Rickey “Fuquan” McGee, an African American man from Boston, Massachusetts, has finally been released after spending 28 years in prison for a murder he has long said he […]
Disabled Black Teen Hit by Car and Killed While Walking to Bus Stop
Nationwide — Shannon Rushing, an 18-year-old African American student from Ocala, Florida, was struck and killed by a car while walking to her bus stop early Monday morning. Authorities and […]
White Cop Who Shot Himself Then Blamed a Black Man Gets Only 6 Months Prison Sentence
Nationwide — Thomas Mascia, a former New York state trooper who faked his own shooting to impress his ex-girlfriend, has been sentenced to only six months in jail after falsely […]
Karen Tells Black Mayor in North Carolina, “You’re Jealous Because You’re Not White”
Nationwide — Mondale Robinson, the mayor of Enfield, a small town in North Carolina, faced a racial confrontation when a white neighbor accused him of being “jealous because you’re not […]
Tyler Perry Criticized for Donating $100K to Pastor Who Chastised Black Mom for Not Giving $2K
Nationwide — Tyler Perry is facing backlash after donating $100,000 to Bishop Marvin Winans, a pastor in Detroit, Michigan, who went viral for scolding a woman during a church fundraiser […]
NYC Black Detective and Mom Dies from BBL Surgery in Colombia
Nationwide — Alicia Stone, a 40-year-old NYPD detective and mother of three from New York City, died a week after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and liposuction in Colombia. […]
Ghana Police Rescue 57 Nigerians Forced to Work Online Scam Operation
Nationwide — Police in Ghana have rescued 57 Nigerians who were trafficked to Accra and forced to work in online romance scams. Five people were arrested during the raid, which exposed […]
70-Year-Old Mom Charged for Holding Man in Chokehold While Daughter Beat Him to Death
Nationwide — Dorothy Lowery, 70, and her daughter, Yolanda R. Lowery, 54, both from Canton, Ohio, have been charged with murder after allegedly attacking and killing a man later found dead […]
Black Man Says Fast Food Worker Put “Monkeys” on His Receipt Instead of His Name
Nationwide — Marquise Vanzego, an African American man from La Plata, Maryland, said he felt “disgusted” and hurt after a Chick-fil-A employee labeled his order with the word “Monkeys” instead of […]
Black Teen Swarmed by Police After AI Security System Mistakes Bag of Chips for a Weapon
Nationwide — Taki Allen, an African American high school student from Baltimore County, Maryland, was swarmed by police after an AI security system falsely flagged a crumpled Doritos bag in […]
School Bus Driver Forced to Resign Over Video with Students Gets Her Job Back
Nationwide — Jessica Flowers, an African American school bus driver from Chesapeake, Virginia, who was forced to resign after posting handshake videos with her students, has been reinstated after weeks […]
Black Teen Born With Bone Cancer Dreams of Being Able to Dance Again
Nationwide — Isabella Harris, a 15-year-old African American teen from Garner, North Carolina, is fighting bone cancer while holding on to her biggest dream of dancing again. Dancing has always been […]
FBI Arrests NBA Coach and Players in Gambling and Money Laundering Investigation
Nationwide — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones were arrested in a massive FBI gambling probe that uncovered illegal […]
Black Teen Says She Was Sent Home from Job at Chick-fil-A for Having Blond Hair
Nationwide — Autumn Williams, a 16-year-old African American teen from Concord, North Carolina, who worked at a Chick-fil-A, says she was sent home after a supervisor told her that her […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Killed by 20-Year-Old Ex-Boyfriend Before School
Nationwide — Lizzell Palma, a 16-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, was shot and killed by her 20-year-old ex-boyfriend early in the morning as she walked to school. Police said the […]
Trump Has Started With His $200M Project to Demolish and Remodel the East Wing of the White House
Nationwide — President Trump is moving ahead with a $200 million plan to demolish and rebuild the East Wing of the White House, part of a major expansion that includes […]
Black PhD Student at HBCU Wins Scholarship for His Research on Brain Repair
Nationwide — Christopher McGinley, an African American M.D./Ph.D. student at Howard University, has been awarded the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship for his innovative research on how the brain heals […]
Georgia Black Woman With Stage 4 Breast Cancer is Battling Homelessness
Nationwide — Iris Smith, a 55-year-old African American woman from Hinesville, Georgia, is fighting stage 4 breast cancer while struggling to keep a place to live. Unable to work and waiting […]
9-1-1 Actor Rockmond Dunbar Loses Disney Lawsuit About His Religious Beliefs
Nationwide — Actor Rockmond Dunbar broke down in tears after losing his lawsuit against Disney, where he claimed he was fired from the hit TV show 9-1-1 for refusing the […]
Family Sues Funeral Home After Wrong Body Displayed During Memorial Service
Nationwide — The family of Joey Espinosa, a 44-year-old man from Covina, California, is suing a funeral home after discovering the wrong body in the casket during his memorial service. […]
Two Boys Being Called Heroes for Helping Stop Burglary at Ice Cream Shop
Nationwide — Adonis, 9, and Jayceon “JC”, 10, two African American boys from St. Louis, Missouri, helped stop a burglary at their neighborhood ice cream shop after noticing a shattered window […]
Former Pastor Arrested After Putting Hidden Cameras in Church Bathrooms and Showers to Record Children
Nationwide — Daniel Kellan Mayfield, a former youth pastor in Landrum, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for secretly recording children and women in church […]
Indie Book Publisher Announces Extension of The Writers Cypher Poetry and Short Story Contest, Deadline Extended to December 30th
Nationwide — Writers’ Row Publishing House, a growing indie-book publisher, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever creative writing competition, The Writers Cypher. The contest offers a dynamic […]
Police Say Violent Gang Leader in Georgia Lured Kids With Ice Cream Trucks and Games
Nationwide — Jamar Ramsay, a violent gang leader of the 1-8 Trey Bloods in Georgia allegedly lured kids with ice cream trucks and bounce houses while running a multi-state crime […]
Gospel Singer Jekalyn Carr Launches Limited-Edition Doll, Sells Out Within an Hour
Nationwide — Gospel singer Jekalyn Carr launched her first-ever signature doll, and it sold out in just 1 hour. The instant success highlights her influence expanding beyond music into lifestyle and […]
Black Deputy Sheriff Passes Away After Battle With Breast Cancer. She Was Only 45
Nationwide — Terra McKinnon, a 45-year-old African American deputy sheriff in Polk County, Florida, sadly died after fighting breast cancer for years. Her death left the sheriff’s office and the Dundee […]
Deadly Wild Mushrooms Raise Health Alarms Across California
Nationwide — Wild mushrooms are causing serious health problems in California, with one death and several cases of severe liver damage reported. Officials warn that even experienced foragers can easily confuse […]
Woman Sentenced for Setting Ex-Boyfriend on Fire During an Argument
Nationwide — Kalena Stubbs, a 51-year-old woman from Mississippi, received a 20-year prison sentence for setting her ex-boyfriend on fire during an argument, leaving him with life-altering burns. Investigators learned […]
Everything to Know About Diddy's Daddy, the Late Melvin Combs
Nationwide — Everyone is talking about 50 Cent’s new documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs on Netflix, and this has sparked new interest in an exclusive story published by Vibe years […]
Black Founder Launches Career Reset Summit to Support Black Professionals Impacted by Layoffs and Furloughs
Nationwide — With Black professionals disproportionately impacted by recent corporate layoffs, federal furloughs, and the looming possibility of another government shutdown, Adriane Simpson, CEO of The LinkedIn Pros is launching […]
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Is Expected to Run for Senate, Setting Up One of Texas’ Most Closely Watched Races
Nationwide — Jasmine Crockett, a 44-year-old civil rights attorney and rising Democratic star from Texas, is weighing a defining choice that could shift the political landscape for African Americans and […]
Black Scientist Transforms Personal Hair Trauma into Natural Hair Care Innovation
Nationwide — A severe relaxer burn that once left Shawna Moses in pain has now become the catalyst for a thriving natural hair care brand. As a medical laboratory scientist […]
The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL
By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]
Trump Could Be Guilty of War Crimes for a Drug Boat Strike That Killed Two Survivors
Nationwide — The US military is under scrutiny after a September strike carried out during Trump’s broader anti-narcotics campaign killed two men clinging to a capsized drug boat. Lawmakers later learned […]
Stephen A. Smith Tells "The View" He Doesn't Agree With Democrats Focusing on Protecting Black Women
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith pushed back on The View and questioned why Democrats highlight cultural issues like protecting Black women. He said the party should focus on winning voters with […]
Black Man in Wheelchair Thrown to Ground by Police For Being "Loud"
Nationwide — Tyler Laday, an African American man from Lake Charles, Louisiana who uses a wheelchair, was forcibly removed from his chair and thrown to the ground by police after […]
7-Year-Old Boy Loses Both Legs After Surviving Life-Threatening Flu
Nationwide — Kaden Stevenson, an African American boy from Michigan, was 7 years old when he caught the flu and developed life-threatening complications that led to the loss of both […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Gives Birth Alone, Initially Claims Baby Was Left on Porch
Nationwide — Peyton Peoples, a 16-year-old African American teen from Detroit, Michigan, gave birth at home on Thanksgiving without realizing she was pregnant. She initially told her mom the baby […]
5-Year-Old Black Boy Saves Family From Fire That Destroyed Their Home
Nationwide — Ranajai Hill, a 5-year-old African American boy from Vicksburg, Mississippi, alerted his family to a fire that destroyed their home two days after Thanksgiving. His quick thinking helped […]
Man Arrested for Murdering Someone Goes Viral for His Good Looks
Nationwide — Justin Scott Waters, a 33-year-old African American man from Stone Mountain, Georgia, was charged with murder after a street fight left Taha Ibrahim Tahanur dead. His arrest later […]
Most Americans Don't Agree With Trump's Boat Strikes That Have Killed More Than 80 People
Nationwide — President Trump faces growing backlash over his boat strikes, as more Americans question the evidence behind the attacks and the legality of killing suspected drug traffickers at sea. […]
Meet the Black Couple Turning Trials into Triumphs Through Faith and Love
A faith-driven couple shares their inspiring journey of resilience, purpose, and God-centered relationships. Nationwide — ST and Tonya Sirleaf are proof that love guided by faith can weather any storm. […]
Black Financial Advisor Warns 'Beware the Merchants of Debt!'
Jayson Thornton, CFP is an award-winning Financial Advisor and host of Pocket Watching with JT, a financial Q&A podcast and YouTube channel. Nationwide — Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Enrolled […]
Platform Helps Black, Haitian and Other Immigrant Salon Owners Earn Revenue Helping Their Customers Learn English
Nationwide — The owners of a minority-owned company called TutorABC Global Talent, has launched a new initiative to help Black, Haitian, and other immigrant hair and nail salon owners to […]
The First Ever Official AI-Sung Album from the Caribbean is Out
Nationwide — The internationally renowned Tourism Consultant, Carlo Chancelien, has broken another glass ceiling as he released globally on November 18th, 2025, the first AI-produced album of the Haitian Music […]
Derek Chauvin, White Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd, Wants a New Trial
Nationwide — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the 2020 death of George Floyd, is now seeking a new trial, arguing that […]
Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez for Drug Conviction
Nationwide — Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been released from a U.S. prison after President Donald Trump granted him a full pardon. He had been serving a 45-year […]
Men Found Not Guilty After Shooting Black Mom of 2 in the Head, Part of Her Brain Was Removed
Nationwide — Four men who were accused of shooting Sasha Johnson, an African American mother and Black Lives Matter activist, have been found not guilty after the prosecution dropped all […]
Trump Labels Somali Immigrants ‘Garbage’, Sparking Backlash in the Community
Nationwide — President Trump ended a Cabinet meeting by sharply criticizing Somali immigrants, calling them “garbage” and saying he doesn’t want them in the United States. His remarks also targeted […]
82-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Shooting Her Boyfriend at Home
Nationwide — Mattie Crockett, an 82-year-old African American woman from Sledge, Mississippi, has been charged with murder after authorities say she shot her 75-year-old boyfriend at their home. He later […]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Star Donyelle Jones Dies at 46 After Long Battle with Cancer
Nationwide — Donyelle Jones, who was known for competing on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at 46 after a long fight with breast cancer. She inspired fans with […]
Trump Wants to Adopt Australia’s Retirement Program for American Workers
Nationwide — President Trump is exploring an Australian-style retirement system to help Americans save for retirement, saying it has “worked out very well.” The plan would require employers to fund […]
13-Year-Old Black Teen Survived Being Struck By Lightning That Sent Him 9 Feet into the Air
Nationwide — Josiah Wiedman, a 13-year-old African American boy from Phoenix, Arizona, survived being struck by lightning that launched him 9 feet into the air. He suffered a fractured skull, […]
Black Mom Outraged After Her Son Suffers Bloodied Face on School Bus
Nationwide — Michael Perrin, a 7-year-old African American boy who has Down Syndrome, suffered a black eye and a bloody face after falling on his school bus. His mother, Elizabeth […]