Pikesville, MD — Rena Mellerson, a 76-year old grandmother from Maryland who was violently arrested by police, is no longer facing any charges. All charges against her including second-degree assault, […]
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Oregon Man Who Threatened to Kill Black Teen Ordered to Write an Apology
Multnomah County, OR — After threatening to “blow the head off” of an unarmed African American teen, Michael James Black from Oregon, who is white, has only been ordered to […]
5 Teens Facing Capital Murder Charges For Killing 16-Year Old Classmate
Biloxi, MS — Five teens, ages 15 to 17, are facing charges of capital murder for allegedly killing 16-year old Madison Harris in her grandparent’s house in Missisissippi. The suspects, […]
Evidence Reveals That Girl Found in Duffel Bag Had Been Abused For Months
Los Angeles, CA — Trinity Love Jones, a 9-year old girl who was found dead and stuffed inside a duffel bag, had been reportedly badly bruised and abused for months […]
Ohio Taking a 2nd Look at 83 Cases of Wrongfully Convicted Inmates
Columbus, OH — The state of Ohio is making a move to review the cases of 83 people who have been wrongfully convicted in the state since 1989. The state […]
Inmate Kept In Solitary Confinement For a Year Because He Won’t Cut His Locks
Harrisburg, PA — Eric S. McGill Jr., a 27-year old man from Pennsylvania, has reportedly been in solitary confinement in the county jail for more than a year for refusing […]
District Attorney Leading Efforts to Dismiss 66,000 Marijuana Convictions in California
Los Angeles, CA — California courts have been ordered to dismiss around 66,000 marijuana convictions, even those going back decades. The move initiated by Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie […]
Missing Milwaukee Woman and Two Daughters Found Dead in a Garage
Milwaukee, WI — Amarah “Jerica” Banks, a 26-year old mother from Milwaukee, has been found dead in a garage with her two daughters Zaniya Ivery and Camaria Banks, who were […]
Innocent Black Student Files Lawsuit Against Police Who Put a Gun to His Head
Chicago, IL — Jaylan Butler, a 20-year old man from Chicago, says that he was falsely accused and violently arrested by police who threw him to the ground and put […]
Distraught Mom Suing Funeral Home For Not Preserving Her 11-Year Old Daughter's Body
Miami, FL — Ebony Morgan, a mother from Florida who is still mourning the sudden death of her 11-year old daughter, says she was shocked when she saw that her […]
Woman Allegedly Stole $500K From Her Church to Pay For Her Wedding
Florence Township, NJ — Taisha D. Smith-DeJoseph, a volunteer secretary at a New Jersey church, is facing embezzlement charges after she allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars and used […]
Program Allows Inmates to Earn College Degrees While Behind Bars
New York, NY — Hudson Link, a New York-based non-profit organization, has a program for inmates that allows them to earn college degrees even though they’re still behind bars. Upon […]
HBCU President Resigns After Being Arrested For Prostitution and Drug Scandal
Clinton, MS — William Bynum Jr., who was the president of Jackson State University in Mississippi, has submitted his resignation following a recent arrest in connection with prostitution and drug […]
Gayle King Blames CBS For Her Questions About Kobe Bryant’s Rape Case
Nationwide — Journalist Gayle King is reportedly upset at her long-time employer, CBS News, for resurfacing and sharing a video clip of her provocative line of questions about Kobe Bryant’s […]
Sports Illustrated Honors Kobe Bryant with 100-Page Special Tribute Edition
Nationwide — Sports Illustrated will release a 100-page special tribute issue in honor of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, a week after his tragic death from a helicopter crash.
17-Year Old High School Football Star Committed Suicide Days Before Starting College
Deerfield Beach, FL — Bryce Gowdy, a 17-year old high school football star from Florida, has died after being hit by a train a few days before he was set […]
8-Year Old Boy Banned From Private Schools in London Because of His Hair
Nationwide — Farouk James, an 8-year old boy from London, is not being allowed to attend several schools in the city because of his long, natural hair. His mother, Bonnie […]
Rapper Gets 99 Years in Prison For Hiring His Friends to Kill His Mother
Chicago, IL — Qaw’mane Wilson, a rapper from Chicago known as Young QC, who reportedly hired his friends to kill his own mother has been sentenced to 99 years in prison. He […]
Meet the First Female African American Police Captain in Louisiana State History
Baton Rouge, LA — Captain Treone Larvadain has been promoted to lead the Protective Services Unit for the Louisiana State Police Dept, making her the first African-American woman to be a […]
High School Senior Promised Scholarship Now Told She Doesn't Qualify
Broward County, FL — Ynette Lopez, a 17-year old high school senior from Florida, is greatly disappointed after recently being told that she no longer qualifies to receive the college […]
New Owner of Home Sold at Auction Finds Dead Body of Previous Resident Inside
District Heights, MD — The new owner of a home in PG County, Maryland that was sold at auction was shocked to discover the body of the woman who previously […]
Program Teaches Prisoners How to Code So They Can Get Tech Jobs Once Released
San Francisco, CA — The Last Mile, a prison rehabilitation program based in San Quentin, California, offers prisoners free training on how to code. This equips them with the training […]
Family of Gay Black Teen Killed Wants the FBI to Investigate
Washington Parish, LA — Ja’Quarius Taylor, a gay teen from Louisiana, was reportedly found dead near a lake with a shot to the head. His family is urging the FBI to […]
Man Sentenced to 12 Years For Having His Cell Phone in Jail
Newton County, MS — Willie Nash, a 39-year old African American man who was caught in possession of a cell phone while he was held at a county jail in […]
Former Cop Who Raped Woman During Traffic Stop Exposed Her to HIV
Capitol Heights, MD — Martique Vanderpool, a 30-year old former police officer from Maryland, was arrested for allegedly raping a woman after conducting a traffic stop. He is facing additional […]
2nd Grader Raises Money For Classmates Who Can't Afford School Lunch
Charles County, MD — When EmauniJ Manley, a 7-year old girl, noticed that some of her classmates couldn’t afford school lunch, she immediately thought of a way to help them. […]
High School Bans Black Teen From Graduation Because of His Hair
Mont Belvieu, TX — Deandre Arnold, a high school student from Texas, is reportedly being discriminated against because of his hair style of choice. His school, Barbers Hill High School […]
Ohio Teen Makes History, Graduates College Before Finishing High School
Warrensville Heights, OH — Cameron Ray, a 17-year old high school student from Ohio, has recently earned his Associate’s degree from Cuyahoga Community College. He is the youngest student from […]
Grandmother Teaches Her 9-Month Old Grandson How to Wash Dishes
Baltimore, MD — A short video of a cute 9-month old baby who was washing the dishes has gone viral on social media. People all over the world are impressed […]
Pastor Allegedly Stole $1 Million From Church, Bought Himself a Bentley
Chicago, IL — Bishop Clarence Smith Jr., who led New Life Impact Church in Chicago, has been accused of stealing about $1 million which was intended for a food program […]
Team of 78 Black Doctors and Nurses Successfully Separate Conjoined Twins
Abuja, Nigeria — Mercy and Goodness Ede, twin sisters who were born conjoined at the chest and abdomen, were successfully separated after a surgery completed by a 78-member team at […]
Black Women Win $20M Lawsuit Against Insurance Co. For Racial Discrimination
Denver, CO — 21 former employees of Jackson National Life Insurance in Denver and Nashville, mostly Black women, have recently won a $20.5 million lawsuit against the company after claiming […]
Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS
Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]
Man Kills His Girlfriend, a Mom of 6, Just Months After Release from Prison for 2 Prior Murders
Nationwide — Darryl Lamar Collins, a 55-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, reportedly killed his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson, just under a year after being released for two previous murders. He […]
Black Woman Wins $18M After Losing Her Leg Because of Delayed Hospital Treatment
Nationwide — Jamie White, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who lost her leg after a hospital allegedly delayed treatment, has won $18 million in a malpractice […]
8-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Choking on a Grape at School
Nationwide — Nicholas Gray, an 8-year-old African American boy from Manvel, Texas, died after choking on a grape during snack time at school. Staff tried to save him using the […]
Former Pro Wrestler Found Not Guilty in $2.9 Million Welfare Fraud Case
Nationwide — Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., who was accused of taking millions in welfare funds, was cleared of all 13 charges after a seven-year legal battle. The jury […]
Man Sentenced to 15 Years After Dollar Store Robbery Gone Wrong
Nationwide — Torrance Stewart, a 31-year-old African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to rob a dollar store in May 2022. […]
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 […]