Nationwide — The Page sisters — Jamilah, Hadiyah, and Ayannah — have celebrated a special moment together as they all recently graduated with their respective degrees. The three sisters from […]
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First African American to Win National Spelling Bee Overwhelmed With Scholarship Offers
Nationwide — Zaila Avant-Garde, a 14-year old from Harvey, Louisiana, has made history as the first African American winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Since then, universities from all […]
Al B. Sure Fully Recovers After Being Told He Only Had 4 Months to Live
Nationwide — R&B singer Al B. Sure, who was once told by the doctor that he only had a few months to live, has been able to completely bounce back […]
Brooklyn Academy For Girls Celebrates First Graduating Class With 100% College Acceptance
Nationwide — Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) Charter School, an all-girls high school in Brooklyn, New York, is celebrating its first graduating class in the school’s history. Even more, all […]
Actress Janet Hubert Slams Phylicia Rashad for Supporting Bill Cosby
Nationwide — Phylicia Rashad, who starred alongside Bill Cosby for many years, is receiving backlash following her celebratory tweet on Bill Cosby’s release from prison after his rape conviction was […]
Siblings in Atlanta Team Up to Pay Off Their Mom's Mortgage
Nationwide — June Hassan, a mother from Atlanta, Georgia, says she was pleasantly surprised when her children decided to help her pay off her house. It started out as a […]
The First All-Black Orchestra to Perform at Carnegie Hall in 130 Years
Nationwide — The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra is making history as the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra to do a feature performance at Carnegie Hall. It is the first time […]
Former Foster Care Student Expelled From High School Graduates From Howard Law School
Nationwide — Alexis Hawkins, an African American woman from Washington, DC who was expelled from high school, has turned her life around and has earned her law degree from Howard […]
4 Brothers, Quadruplets Graduate Together From Yale University
Nationwide — Meet Aaron, Nick, Zach, and Nigel Wade, the 22-year old quadruplets from Liberty Township, Ohio, who have simultaneously graduated from Yale University together.
NYC Mother Throws Newborn and Toddler Out of Apartment Window
Nationwide — Dejhanay Jarrell, a 24-year old mother from Brooklyn, is facing multiple charges after allegedly throwing her two children — a newborn and a toddler — out of their […]
65-Year Old Grandmother Graduates From High School as Class Valedictorian
Nationwide — Twyanna Williams, a 65-year old grandmother from Philadelphia, has finally graduated from high school after putting her education off for several years due to financial reasons. What’s more, […]
Black Teen Accepted into 140 Colleges, Makes History With $5M in Scholarship Awards
Nationwide — Jada Jerrelle Brown, an African American college-bound student from New Orleans, has been accepted into 141 colleges and universities and awarded $5 million in scholarships.
High School Grad Graciously Turns Down $40K Scholarship
Nationwide — 17-year old Verda Tetteh, a college-bound student from Massachusetts, is set to attend Harvard University in the fall on a full-ride scholarship. However, she also won another $40,000 […]
Twin Sisters Graduate Together From College, Pay Tribute to Mom Who Was Killed
Nationwide — 22-year old twin sisters, Iman and Imari Anderson from Birmingham, Alabama, have recently graduated from Troy University. Sadly, they weren’t able to celebrate that moment with their mother, […]
First Black Male to Become a Full Professor at the Univ. of Idaho
Moscow, ID — Dr. Sydney Freeman Jr. has made history as the first African American male in history to be promoted to the rank of Full Professor at the University […]
Sister of Ahmaud Arbery Graduates, Dedicates Master’s Degree to Her Late Brother
Albany, GA — More than a year after Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down while jogging in Glynn County, Georgia, his big sister Jasmine Arbery has earned her Master’s degree and […]
Family of Father of 5 Who Died After Refusing to Get Vaccinated Receives $75K in Donations
Lincoln Park, MI — Antwone Rivers, a father of 5 from Michigan, has died from COVID-19 just a few weeks after deciding not to get vaccinated. His wife, who is […]
50-Year Old Deaf Mom With 2 Kids Graduates From College a Year Early
Charlotte, NC — Michele Randolph, a mother of two who is hearing-impaired, has graduated a year early from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte despite the challenges she faces […]
Black Judge Gave a Former Drug Dealer a 2nd Chance and Now He’s a Lawyer
Detroit, MI — Judge Bruce Morrow, an African American judge at a courthouse in Wayne County, Michigan, gave a second chance to Edward Martell in 2005 when he was arrested […]
Damon Weaver, 11-Year Old Boy Who Interviewed President Obama, Dies
Nationwide — Damon Weaver, who made headlines when he interviewed President Barack Obama in 2009, has sadly died at the age of 23. He was the youngest person to interview […]
82-Year Old Black Woman Losing Her Home, Owes $38K in HOA Fees
Inglewood, CA — Marie Riggins, an 82-year old African American woman who has lived in her home in Inglewood, California for decades, is at risk of losing her home. Her […]
Shaq Donates 500 Pairs of Shoes to Elementary School Students in Georgia
Nationwide — Former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal has once again given back to the community by donating 500 new pairs of shoes to children in Georgia.
Man From Texas Finally Graduates After 17 Years in College
Houston, TX — T. Terrell “Ian” Parker, a man from Houston, Texas has finally graduated from college after 17 years. He is a US Army officer who attended his first […]
Student Who Received $50K From Drake In 'God's Plan' Video Just Graduated
Nationwide — Destiny Paris James, a student from South Carolina who received $50,000 in financial aid from rapper Drake as seen in his “God’s Plan” music video back in 2018, […]
Two Wrongfully Convicted Brothers Awarded $75M After Spending 40 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Henry McCollum and Leon Brown, two brothers from Red Springs, North Carolina who spent decades in prison for a crime they did not commit, have finally received a […]
Father and Daughter Graduate College Together With Honors
Buffalo, NY — Cesar Galarza and his daughter, Clarimar, recently shared a special moment together when they both graduated from Buffalo State College at the same time. Even more, they […]
78-Year Old Great-Grandmother From Alabama Graduates From College
Nationwide — Vivian Cunningham, who is a 78-year old great-grandmother of three, has earned her undergraduate degree in liberal studies at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. “If I could have […]
This 88-Year-Old Tutor Has Been Teaching Math For More Than 70 Years
Nationwide — Delores Spencer, who has been a math teacher in Hampton, Virginia for more than 70 years, continues to tutor students around the world for free through Facebook Live […]
Twin Sisters Make History, Graduate From College Together at Just 20-Years Old
New Orleans, LA — Twin sisters Jordyn and Morgan Jackson, who are only 20-years old, have both graduated college early from Xavier University in Louisiana.
School Janitor of 23 Years Changes Careers, Becomes a Teacher
Nationwide — Tylan Bailey, who has been working as a school janitor for 23 years, has graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in education. He is now ready to […]
Black Police Officer Reprimanded For Having Braided Hair While on Duty
Nationwide — Dakari Davis, an African American police officer with the DART Police Department in Dallas, Texas, says he is upset and confused after being told that his braided hairstyle […]
Twin Brother and Sister Awarded $1.5M in Scholarships, Accepted into 15 Colleges
Nationwide — Reagan and Ricardo Razon, 17-year old twins from Raleigh, North Carolina, have both been accepted into 15 universities and have been offered more than $1.5 million in scholarships.
Man Caught With Crack and Spice in Underwear Sentenced to 30 Years
Nationwide — Andrew McCormick, a 55-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, who has a long criminal record, was caught with crack cocaine, marijuana, and “spice” hidden in his underwear. […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl in Critical Condition After Swallowing Button Battery
Nationwide — Camila Romero, a 4-year-old African American girl from Southern California, is in critical condition after swallowing a button battery. Doctors removed it, but the tiny device caused severe […]
Black Woman Faces Murder Charges in Georgia After Ending Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Alexia Moore, a 31-year-old African American woman from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with murder after taking pills to end her pregnancy. Authorities said her fetus survived for […]
Missing 14-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead A Week After She Disappeared
Nationwide — McKenna Wendel, a 14-year-old African American girl from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was found dead a week after she went missing, authorities said. Police are investigating the circumstances, […]
Ohio Program Celebrates Helping 91 At-Risk Youth Find Jobs and Avoid Trouble
Nationwide — Robinson New Way Empowerment was created to mentor, teach, assist, and empower at-risk youth and young adults. Recently, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based organization reached a major milestone by successfully […]
Black Author Debuts Powerful Memoir, From the Projects to the Halls of Academia and Medicine
Nationwide — Rudolph Elliot Willis will release his debut book, Echoes of Cabrini-Green, on April 21, 2026, published by Southern Illinois University Press (SIU Press). Written as a series of […]
Bay Area Founder Launches 24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families
Nationwide — In Black families, caregiving is not a choice. It is a calling, a cultural expectation passed down through generations, and one of the most underserved responsibilities in America. […]
Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing
Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Angie Stone’s Children Sell Her Atlanta Home Amid Financial Struggles Following Her Death
Nationwide — Angie Stone’s children are putting their mom’s Atlanta home on the market after struggling to cover expenses following her sudden death last year. According to the family, debts […]
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 […]