Nationwide — Wesley Leasy, a 53-year-old former NFL player who is African American, says police held him and his daughter at gunpoint after mistaking him for a 19-year-old white shooting […]
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Black Mom Says Her 5-Year-Old Daughter is Unrecognizable After Being Beat Up By 10-Year-Old Kids
Nationwide — Antavia Kennibrew, an African American mother from Cleveland, Ohio, says her 5-year-old daughter was left unrecognizable after being lured away and beaten by a group of boys under […]
Trump Orders Pentagon to Use "All Available Funds" to Make Sure Troops are Paid Amid Shutdown
Nationwide — Trump has ordered the Pentagon to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops get paid on October 15, even as the government shutdown continues to leave hundreds […]
Black Man Dies After Police Thought He Was High on Drugs. He Was Having a Stroke
Nationwide — Kingsley Fifi Bimpong, an African American man from Eagan, Minnesota, died after police and jail officers mistook his stroke for drug impairment. A federal lawsuit claims he was […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl from Georgia Sadly Dies After Long Battle with Leukemia
Nationwide — Quinteriyah Ashley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Dublin, Georgia, died after a long battle with leukemia. Her courage, strength, and love for learning left a lasting mark […]
Black Bus Driver from Florida Rescues Young Boy Walking Barefoot in the Street
Nationwide — Barbara Baker, an African American bus driver in Tampa, Florida, is being praised for rescuing a young boy who was found alone and barefoot on a busy street. […]
WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Nationwide — WNBA superstar Angel Reese is stepping off the court and onto the runway as she joins the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming the first professional athlete to walk […]
Black NY Attorney General Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges Years After Defeating Trump in Court
Nationwide — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in Virginia on felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements related to a 2020 mortgage, as the Justice […]
Woman Broke into Boyfriend's House and Cut Open His Genitals
Nationwide — Jeanita Hopings, a 45-year-old African American woman from Toledo, Ohio, is wanted by police after allegedly breaking into her boyfriend’s home and cutting his scrotum open with a […]
Former Alabama Pastor Charged With Using $400K in Church Funds for Luxury
Nationwide — Adrian Davis, a former pastor at a Huntsville, Alabama church, is facing federal charges for allegedly spending more than $400,000 of church funds on personal luxuries like cars, […]
Brother Shot and Killed While Protecting His Pregnant Sister from Her Boyfriend
Nationwide — Tyler Sadowski, a 20-year-old African American man from Barron, Wisconsin, was shot and killed while protecting his pregnant sister, Makayla, from her teenage boyfriend, who opened fire in […]
Mississippi Mayor and City Clerk Accused of Embezzling Funds, Face 20 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Earlie Henley, the Mayor of Brooksville, Mississippi, and his former City Clerk, Shaquita Malone, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling public funds through unauthorized checks, cash withdrawals, and […]
School Bus Driver Forced to Resign for Making Videos with Students With Permission from Their Parents
Nationwide — Jessica Flowers, an African American school bus driver from Chesapeake, Virginia, says she was forced to resign after sharing a video of personalized handshakes she created with her students […]
Bad Bunny Criticized for Not Standing During “God Bless America” Song at Baseball Game
Nationwide — Singer Bad Bunny sparked criticism after choosing to stay seated during the “God Bless America” performance at a New York Yankees game, while most fans stood and sang […]
Trump Says Chicago’s Black Mayor Should Be in Jail. He Responds, "I'm Not Going Anywhere"
Nationwide — President Trump has called for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing him of failing to protect federal officers as National Guard troops arrived in the city […]
Male School Bus Driver Posing as a Woman Arrested for Sexually Abusing Teenage Boys
Nationwide — Leetwain Darrell Tate, a 48-year-old African American man who identifies as a woman and uses the name “Ms. Sharon,” worked as a school bus driver in Charlotte until […]
Trump Continues to Ignore MAGA Black Woman Running for Governor of Virginia
Nationwide — Trump did not mention Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears during a Navy anniversary speech, even as she runs as the Republican nominee for governor. Despite her past support, […]
Deion Sanders to Undergo Surgery For Blood Clots, "I'm Hurting Like Crazy"
Nationwide — Deion Sanders shared that he will undergo a medical procedure to treat blood clots in his legs, but remains positive he’ll return to coaching at Colorado soon. During […]
Trump Says Some Federal Workers Don’t Deserve Back Pay When Government Shutdown Ends
Nationwide — President Trump says that some furloughed federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown might not receive back pay, even though a 2019 law he signed guarantees it. […]
White House Investigating Why Black Man Was Released from Prison 10 Years Early
Nationwide — Ronald Exantus, an African American man who killed 6-year-old Logan Tipton during a violent home attack in Kentucky, was released from prison more than 10 years early. The […]
Mom Arrested and Charged for Beating Her 2-Year-Old Son in a Grocery Store
Nationwide — Lashona Johnson, a 25-year-old African American woman from Covington, Tennessee, was arrested after she reportedly left her 2-year-old son alone in a grocery store and later hit him […]
First Black Female Reporter in Ohio Has Sadly Passed Away at 101
Nationwide — Ann B. Walker, an African American journalist who was the first woman to cover Columbus City Hall and the Ohio Statehouse, has died at 101. Her career broke […]
Trump Mocks Al Sharpton By Posting an Old Photo of Him and Calling His TV Show ‘Lowest Rated in History’
Nationwide — President Trump has reignited his feud with Rev. Al Sharpton by posting an old photo of him on Truth Social and calling for an investigation into why the […]
New Video Shows LSU Football Player Kyren Lacy Did Not Cause Fatal Crash He Was Arrested For
Nationwide — Kyren Lacy, an African American football player at Louisiana State University who was accused of causing a deadly crash in 2024, appears to have been wrongly blamed after […]
14-Year-Old Black Teen Shot By a White Lifeguard is Slowly Recovering, But is Paralyzed
Nationwide — Jeremy Herred Jr., an African American teen from Chicago, Illinois, who was shot by a former lifeguard over the summer, is slowly recovering after more than three months […]
Black Woman Spends $35K to Transform a School Bus into Her New Tiny Home
Nationwide — Danielle Danielion, a 26-year-old African American woman from Los Angeles, California, has converted a used school bus into her full-time home after spending around $35,000 on renovations. She […]
Man Arrested After Missing Black Woman's Body Found Behind Secret Wall in His Home
Nationwide — Renia Lewis, a 28-year-old African American woman from Berkeley, California, was found dead inside a hidden wall at a home in Vallejo, California, days after she went missing. […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Collapses and Dies at After-School Program, Family Seeks Answers
Nationwide — Precious Lewis, a 7-year-old African American girl from Evansville, Indiana, died after collapsing at an after-school care program. Her family said they are still searching for answers about […]
22-Year-Old Man Pretended to be a Student and Attended High School For Weeks
Nationwide — Kelvin Luebke, a 22-year-old man from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is under investigation after posing as a teenager and enrolling at a local high school for 19 days. He says […]
Nigerian News Anchor Jumped from Her Apartment and Died While Trying to Escape Armed Robbers
Nationwide — Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a 29-year-old news anchor in Nigeria, died after falling from the third floor of her apartment in Abuja while trying to escape armed robbers who […]
Black Mom Called 911 for Help But Gets Arrested When Police See Her Home is Roach Infested
Nationwide — Calvinitri White, an African American mother of three children from Shreveport, Louisiana, spent six days in jail after police accused her of child neglect when they discovered roaches […]
2-Year-Old Black Boy Mauled to Death By Dogs After Babysitter Left Him Alone
Nationwide — Kaimir Jones, a 2-year-old African American boy from Valdosta, Georgia, was mauled to death by two Rottweilers after being left unattended at his babysitter’s home. The babysitter has […]
"Not Every Woman" — A Bold, Intimate, and Timely Story of Sisterhood — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV
Nationwide — Not Every Woman, a gripping new character-driven drama exploring the inner lives of four Black women, is now available to audiences worldwide on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. […]
Founder of Black On Demand TV Unveils Fall Premiere Lineup Featuring Season 2 Favorites and Eight New Creator-Led Shows
Nationwide — Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black On Demand TV, a fast-growing, independently Black-owned streaming network, proudly announces the launch of its 2025 Fall Premiere Lineup, including the […]
Meet the Black Author Whose Book Tells a Timely Story About Police Brutality and the Road to Street Justice
Nationwide — In a nation still grappling with the trauma of racial injustice and police brutality, author Latiera Nicole delivers a timely, soul-stirring debut novel, The Hand of Just-Us, that […]
Meet the Owners Behind the Largest Black-Owned Tour Company in Ghana
Nationwide — As global interest in Africa reaches historic heights, one company has become a beacon for the diaspora’s journey home. Landtours Ghana, co-led by African American entrepreneur Mona Boyd […]
Black Author Releases New Book About Dismantling White Supremacy During the Post-Civil War Reconstruction Era
Nationwide — J. Darnell Johnson, the 2025 Black Authors Matter Award winner in the Young Adult category, has released a new book titled Dark Country, a powerful story about dismantling […]
Black Entrepreneur Expands into Smart Fragrance Technology, Launches Fragrance Spray Stations
Nationwide — Patrick Whitney, the Founder and CEO of American Luxury Unlimited (ALU), a Black-owned luxury fragrance house known for crafting bold, confidence-raising scents, announces a major new chapter in […]
Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. Unveils Groundbreaking New Show: Say Yes When Life Says No
A Transformative Series Spotlighting Resilience, Reinvention, and Radical Yes Nationwide — Nationally respected leader, author, and visionary Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. announces the launch of his groundbreaking and timely […]
State of Minnesota is Defending Somali Immigrants That Trump Called “Garbage”
Nationwide — Minnesota is standing up for its Somali community after President Trump called Somali residents “garbage” and federal agents arrested a few undocumented immigrants. State leaders, residents, and advocacy […]
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 […]