Nationwide — The family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has expressed hope to review declassified records about his assassination before their public release. This follows President Trump’s executive order […]
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Woman Pardoned by Trump After Storming the Capitol Says She Has No Regrets
Nationwide — President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6th, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Among those pardoned was Felicia Konold, who had been […]
Man Accused of Hiding Missing Girlfriend's Body Behind Newly Built Wall in His Home
Nationwide — Alexis Schuler, a 29-year-old African American mom from Capitol Heights, Maryland, was found dead behind a wall in her boyfriend’s home after going missing. Devontae Gray, charged with […]
Mary J. Blige's Ex-Husband Kendu Isaacs Said Their Divorce Led to His Hospitalization
Nationwide — Back in 2018, Kendu Isaacs, ex-husband of R&B singer Mary J. Blige, said that the stress from their ongoing divorce affected his health and led to his hospitalization […]
All Six Seasons of "A Different World" Coming to Netflix This February
Nationwide — All six seasons of A Different World, the iconic sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1993, will be available on Netflix starting February 7th. The series, which featured a […]
Aaliyah Barbie Doll Released For Her 46th Birthday, Sells Out Almost Immediately
Nationwide — The Aaliyah Barbie doll, released on what would have been the late singer’s 46th birthday, quickly sold out on launch day. The collectible, part of Barbie’s Music Series, […]
Brandy to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in February 2025
Nationwide — Brandy Norwood, the Grammy-winning R&B artist and actress, is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 11, 2025, honoring her impressive career […]
Actor Djimon Hounsou Says He Struggles Financially Despite Two Decades in Hollywood
Nationwide — Djimon Hounsou, the 60-year-old actor known for Blood Diamond and Gladiator, is speaking out about the challenges he continues to face in Hollywood, including struggles with pay and […]
Meghan Markle Delays Netflix Show Premiere Amid California Wildfires, Focuses on Relief Efforts
Nationwide — Meghan Markle has delayed the January 15 premiere of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, to March 4, citing the ongoing California wildfires. The Duchess of Sussex, originally […]
Hoda Kotb Officially Leaves NBC's 'Today' After Nearly 20 Years
Nationwide — Hoda Kotb, the co-host of NBC’s Today, said goodbye on Friday, ending her nearly 20-year run with the morning show. During her farewell, Kotb expressed gratitude, recalling memories […]
Simone Biles Named Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, Most Decorated Gymnast in History
Nationwide — Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, has been named Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. The 7-time Olympic gold medalist shared that she never expected […]
‘Real Housewives’ Star Eboni K. Williams is Now a Single Mom at 40 by Choice Thanks to IVF
Nationwide — Eboni K. Williams, who is a lawyer and former Real Housewives of New York City star, recently shared her journey to becoming a single mother via IVF. In […]
Whitney Houston's Former Bodyguard Opens Up About His Time Protecting the Icon
Nationwide — Whitney Houston’s former bodyguard, David Roberts, recently revealed a moment when he was tempted to “give up everything” for his feelings with the singer. In an interview with […]
Jamie Foxx Seeks Legal Action Against Person Who Threw Glass at His Face
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is pursuing legal action after an alleged assault at Mr. Chow’s in Beverly Hills, where a glass was thrown at his face, injuring his mouth. Foxx […]
Patrick Mahomes and Wife Brittany Prepare to Welcome Third Baby Amid NFL Season
Nationwide — Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are excited to welcome their third child soon. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed that preparing for the baby’s arrival while balancing […]
Single Black Mom Denied a Promotion, Sues PNC Bank Over Alleged Discrimination
Nationwide — Brandie Falice, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, filed a lawsuit against PNC Bank, alleging she was denied a promotion because she is a single African American mother despite […]
Travis Hunter Deactivates Instagram Account After Criticism About His Fiancée Leanna Lenee
Nationwide — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and college football star, has deactivated his Instagram amid persistent online criticism of his fiancée, Leanna Lenee.
LeBron James Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Record of Most Regular NBA Season Minutes Played
Nationwide — LeBron James achieved another monumental milestone in his legendary career on Thursday night, becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in regular season minutes played. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]
Essence Atkins Reveals Why She Has Been Celibate for 4 Years
Nationwide — Actress Essence Atkins, now 52 years old, has revealed her secret to looking ageless. During a recent interview, she also shared that she has been abstaining from sex […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
District of Columbia Sues Amazon For Stopping Fast Deliveries in Predominantly Black Neighborhoods
Nationwide — The District of Columbia is suing Amazon, claiming that the company stopped its fast delivery service for residents in two predominantly Black neighborhoods while still charging them for […]
Nick Cannon Reveals He's Been Diagnosed With Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nationwide — Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old TV host, actor, and musician, recently opened up about living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The host of The Masked Singer shared how he […]
Doctors Question if Kamala Harris was Tipsy in Bizarre New Video Message
Nationwide — Kamala Harris sparked online debate after posting a Thanksgiving video message wherein she appeared with slurred speech and half-closed eyes. Many people, including some experts, are now speculating […]
Dashcam Shows Black Mom From Houston Being Mowed Down By Cop, In Front of Her Children
Nationwide — Desire Pool, a 41-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, tragically died after being hit by a police car on September 19. Bodycam footage released before Thanksgiving shows […]
Traffic Stop Gone Wrong, Man Arrested After Grabbing Officer's Gun
Nationwide — Trevius Warren, a 30-year-old man, and a 17-year-old teen were arrested after a traffic stop turned violent in South Carolina. Police reportedly stopped Warren’s car for running a […]
Black Teen Arrested in Dubai, Facing 20 Years in Prison For Underage Romance
Nationwide — Marcus Fakana, an 18-year-old Black teen from Tottenham, North London, is facing a potential 20-year prison sentence in Dubai after being accused of having a relationship with a […]
Mom Who Abandoned Her Child on Busy Highway Later Reported Him Kidnapped
Nationwide — Artasia Viges, a 24-year-old woman from Eunice, Louisiana, is facing multiple charges after allegedly abandoning her son on the side of the road in the middle of the […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg Lists His Atlanta Area 6-Bedroom Mansion For $575K
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg, aka Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is ready to part ways with a spacious six-bedroom home in Douglasville, GA, listing it for $575,000. Purchased in 2021 for […]
Trump Administration Disregards Judge's Order to Return Wrongfully Deported College Student
Nationwide — Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old student from Boston, Massachusetts, who was mistakenly deported to Honduras while visiting family for Thanksgiving, is still prohibited from returning to the […]
President Trump Threatens to Block New Bridge That Connects the US to Canada
Nationwide — Trump has threatened to block the new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, demanding full compensation and fair treatment for the United States. The $4.7 billion project could […]
17-Year-Old Black Boy Killed by Stray Bullet in Motel Room While Playing Video Games
Nationwide — Sheldon Lewis, a 17-year-old African American boy from Gwinnett County, Georgia, died after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his motel room. His family watched in horror as […]
Black Man Who Threatened to Kill President Trump Gets 3 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Jauan Rashun Porter, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump during a TikTok […]
Youth Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Minors in the Church
Nationwide — Junior Andrew Bennett, a 32-year-old African American church pastor from Pinon Hills, Southern California, has been arrested after investigators linked him to multiple child sex abuse allegations. Authorities […]
Bill Gates Admits He Spent Time With Jeffrey Epstein, “I Was Foolish”
Nationwide — Bill Gates spoke publicly about renewed attention on his past association with Jeffrey Epstein following a major Department of Justice document release. He admitted spending time with Epstein but […]
Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons
Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]
Baseball Legend Frank Thomas Calls Out the Chicago White Sox After Being Left Out of Black History Month Graphic
Nationwide — Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas criticized the MLB’s Chicago White Sox after they left him out of a Black History Month graphic, saying the team overlooked his […]
10-Year-Old With Autism Abused on School Bus by Aide While Driver Laughed
Nationwide — A 10-year-old child with autism and ADHD from Tampa, Florida, was abused on a school bus by aide Juanita Wright while driver Tonya Rice-Constant laughed. Video footage later […]
Black Man, 86, Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Storm
Nationwide — Alvin Mayweather, an 86-year-old African American man from Shreveport, Louisiana, sadly passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter storm, authorities said. He was found in his […]
School Counselor Found Dead After Arrest Warrant Over Inappropriate Messages to Minor
Nationwide — Quinton Dixon, an African American man from Baton Rouge who worked as a counselor at Westdale Middle Magnet School, was found dead on a former school campus. His […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
Michelle Obama Says She'd Be Against Barack Running for a 3rd Term As President Even If It Were Legal
Nationwide — Michelle Obama says she would oppose her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if it were legal. She added she would “actively work against” […]
Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters
Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]
10-Month-Old Black Baby Still Struggling with Botulism Linked to ByHeart Formula
Nationwide — Ashaan Carter, an African American baby from Portland, Oregon, is still fighting infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula, which was later recalled nationwide. He remains on a feeding tube […]
Black Mom Missing Since 2010 Found Dead in Submerged Car at the Bottom of a River
Nationwide — Bernadine Gunner, an African American woman from Camden, New Jersey who was reported missing in 2010, was found dead inside a car at the bottom of Cooper River […]
Michelle Obama Turns 62 as Husband Barack Shares Sweet Message
Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama turned 62 this weekend, with Barack Obama marking the occasion through a heartfelt message. The celebration also coincided with her ongoing promotion of a […]
Former NFL Player Sam Beal Has Been Missing for Over 7 Months
Nationwide — Ex-NFL player Sam Beal, who is 29 years old, has been missing for more than 7 months, and his family is asking the public for help. The former […]
4 European Countries Are Sending Troops to Greenland to Help Defend Possible U.S. Attack
Nationwide — Several European NATO allies are sending troops to Greenland as tensions rise over repeated U.S. threats to take control of the Arctic island. The move shows support for […]
Barbie Introduces First Autism-Inclusive Doll, Advocates Praise Mattel
Nationwide — Mattel is launching its first-ever autistic Barbie, a move autism advocates say helps children see themselves positively and teaches others that autistic people are valuable members of society. […]
Black Woman Survives After Being Shot in the Neck by Her Ex-Girlfriend
Nationwide — Kyndris Brooks, an African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was shot in the neck by her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, in a shocking domestic violence attack. She remains hospitalized, fighting […]
79-Year-Old Black Woman with Dementia Found Dead in the Woods After Being Missing for Days
Nationwide — Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, has been found dead in the woods days after going missing. She had dementia, and authorities said […]
Teen Recovers After 17-Hour Marathon Surgery to Remove 174-Pound Leg
Nationwide — Jasmine Ramirez, a teen from Florida who has lived with a rare medical condition since early childhood, is recovering after a marathon surgery to amputate her left leg. Doctors […]
Florida Manager Faces Charges for Stealing Over $500K from Doctor’s Office
Nationwide — Regina Peacock, a woman from Florida who worked as an office manager at a Tallahassee doctor’s office, has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from her employer. […]
White Deputy Arrested for Sending Explicit Messages to a 10-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — James Ford, a former deputy from Charlotte County, Florida, is accused of sending explicit messages to a 10-year-old girl on TikTok. He faces federal charges for asking the […]
Black Woman Who Lost Both Arms and Legs is Now Walking Again
Nationwide — Natalya Manhertz, a 20-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, lost both her arms and legs to a severe strep infection at 17. After years of treatment and rehabilitation, […]
Milwaukee Judge Convicted for Helping Undocumented Man Escape ICE Officers
Nationwide — Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was convicted of felony obstruction after a courthouse encounter with federal immigration agents. The jury found she interfered with their work […]
Young Mom Arrested After Infant Thrown From Stoller During Fight
Nationwide — Oriel Dykes, a young African American mother from Lower Allen, Pennsylvania, was arrested after a fight at a mall parking lot ended with her infant thrown from a […]
White MIT Professor Shot and Killed at His Massachusetts Home
Nationwide — Nuno Loureiro, a 47-year-old professor at MIT, was shot and killed at his Brookline, Massachusetts home Monday night. The nuclear science and engineering expert was rushed to a […]
Woman Arrested for Putting Small Razor Blades in Grocery Store Bread
Nationwide — Camille Benson, a 33-year-old woman from Texas, was arrested in Biloxi, Mississippi, for placing razor blades and a fishing hook in baked goods at Walmart. Authorities say no […]
Son Gets 72 Years For Stabbing and Killing His 72-Year-Old Mom
Nationwide — Reginald English, a 53-year-old man from Prince George’s County, Maryland, was sentenced to 72 years in prison for killing his 72-year-old mother, Lorena Royster, after an argument over […]
High School Coach Arrested for Allegedly Hitting and Choking Players
Nationwide — Darius Terrell Robinson, a former high school football coach in Greene County, Georgia, was arrested after investigators say he hit and choked players during the 2025 season. Authorities say […]