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The Freedom School Demonstration Farm: Breathing New Life into Black Farming

Freedom School Demonstration Farm

Nationwide — Reverend Floyd D. Harris, leader of the New Light for New Life Church of God in Fresno, founded a year-round vegetable farm and agricultural development program for at-risk […]

Black Teen Accused of Cheating on Her SATs While White Students Got Away With College Bribery Scandal

Kamilah Campbell

Miami, FL — A massive FBI investigation has revealed that several high profile white celebrities and business executives had paid a total of $25 million to get their children into […]

White Farmers Sentenced for Murdering Black South African Teen Over $5 Worth of Sunflowers

Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte

South Africa — Two white South African farmers, who were convicted of murder for the killing of Matlhomola Mosweu, a 16-year old Black South African teen they allegedly caught stealing sunflowers […]

Black Woman Charged With Hate Crimes For Allegedly Pepper-Spraying White People In NYC

Thomas Heard, transgender woman charged with hate crime

New York, NY — Thomas Heard, a 37-year old from the Bronx who identifies as a transgender woman, has been charged with hate crimes for attacking several random white people with […]

Man from Atlanta Has Been Arrested For the 70th Time

Eddie Brantley, man arrested 70 times

Atlanta, GA — Eddie Brantley, a 45-year old man from Atlanta, Georgia who has quite a lengthy jail record, was arrested once again on Thursday. This time, for his 70th arrest, […]

17-Year Old Student Awarded $1.6 Million in Scholarships and Accepted into 39 Colleges!

Jordan Nixon, student accepted into 39 colleges

Atlanta, GA — Jordan Nixon, a 17-year old high school senior from Atlanta, has so far received offers from 39 colleges and universities and has been awarded a whopping $1.6 […]

Black Reporter Celebrates Wearing Braids for the First Time On-Air

AJ Walker, Black reporter who wore braids for the first time on-air

Nationwide — AJ Walker, an African-American news reporter for West Palm Beach’s CBS 12 News, is celebrating being able to wear her hair in braids on-air for the first time. […]

Meet the First Ever Black Woman Judge to Be Appointed in the State of Alaska

Pamela Scott Washington, Black woman judge in Alaska

Anchorage, AK — In 2010, Pamela Scott Washington made history as the first Black woman to be appointed as a judge in Alaska. Almost a decade since then, she still […]

Baltimore Woman Thought to Have Been Killed By a Panhandler Was Actually Killed By Her Family

Jacquelyn Smith

Baltimore, MD — Jacquelyn Smith, a 54-year old woman from Baltimore who was initially claimed to have been killed by a panhandler last year, was actually killed by her family members, […]

Katherine Johnson Gets a NASA Facility Named in Her Honor

Katherine G. Johnson outside of a new building at NASA named after her

Nationwide — In 2016, the book and movie Hidden Figures made its mark on the world. The story follows Katherine Johnson, an incredibly intelligent and motivated mathematician, and her journey […]

No, Solange Knowles Did Not Buy BlackPlanet -- But She Did Launch a New Page!

Solange

Nationwide — After a brief social media hiatus since October 2018, singer-songwriter Solange Knowles is back with a bang. On February 27, she announced through her Instagram and Twitter posts […]

Not Just Will Smith -- His Family Members Are Also Very Successful in the Entertainment Industry

Will Smith with his daughter, Willow

Nationwide — Will Smith is one of the world’s most successful and popular actors with a long history starring in some of our favorite films and television shows. However, he […]

A Mother and Her Son Have Been Sentenced to Life in Prison For Murdering Key Witness in Robbery Case

Tina Black and her son, Terance

Denver, CO — Terance Black, a 26-year old man who was a suspect in the robbery of a marijuana shop in Denver, and Tina Black, his 51-year old mother, have […]

School Designated Black Student to Be a Slave in Underground Railroad Class Exercise

Elementary school that allowed underground railroad exercise

Brambleton, VA — An elementary school in Virginia is under fire following a Black History Month activity called Underground Railroad where students pretended to be “runaway slaves.” Parents and civil rights […]

Grammys’ Best Rap Album — Cardi B and Invasion of Privacy!

Cardi B

Nationwide — Cardi B made history at the 2019 Grammys after winning the best rap album for her album, Invasion of Privacy – she is the first solo woman to win […]

School Bus Driver Overdosed, Crashed Bus With Special Needs Students into a Tree

Lisa Byrd

Newark, NJ — Lisa Byrd, a 57-year old woman driving a school bus with special needs students onboard, passed out after allegedly overdosing on heroin and crashed the bus into […]

Judge Denies $38 Million Verdict For the Family of a Black Woman Killed by Police

Korryn Gaines

Baltimore, MD — The family of Korryn Gaines, who was shot and killed by a police officer three years ago, is disappointed after a Baltimore County judge has overturned the […]

White Supremacist Who Killed 66-Year Old Black Man With a Sword Apologizes, Gets Life Sentence

James Jackson and Timothy Caughman

New York, NY — James Jackson, a 30-year old white supremacist who stabbed and killed 66-year old Timothy Caughman because of his race, has been sentenced to life in prison […]

4 Famous Black Jazz Musicians from the 20th Century

Louis Armstrong, famous Black jazz musician

Nationwide — From fashion to the Civil Rights movement, Jazz music had a huge impact on American culture in the 20th century. Learn more about the famous black jazz musicians […]

Maryland Woman Arrested For Allegedly Slashing Her Boyfriend’s Face

Lia Evette Tucker

Towson, MD — Lia Evette Tucker, a 46-year old woman from Maryland who has been accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the face, was arrested on Sunday night. She is […]

Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

Melanie Danae Williams

Los Angeles, CA — Melanie Denae Williams, a 23-year old self-proclaimed “hoe,” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking. She also admitted to […]

5 Causes to Support During Black History Month

Black Girls Code

Nationwide — Black History Month is a great time to pay tribute to the past, but it is also an important time to invest in the future. These organizations help […]

4 Revolutionary Black Fashion Designers You Should Know About

Tracy Reese's Spring Fashion Collection

Nationwide — From breaking down stereotypes to launching lines that celebrate black culture, these revolutionary black fashion designers have changed the fashion world as we know it.

Homeless Man Cuts Off Lights in Grocery Store Bathroom, and Threatens to Kill Woman in a Stall

Brooklyn Smith III

Fayetteville, NC — Brooklyn Smith III, a 25-year old homeless man in North Carolina, was arrested after a woman told police that Smith went inside the women’s restroom of a […]

5 of the Most Charitable NBA Players in 2018

Kevin Durant giving back to local children

Nationwide — Each month, The NBA rewards its players across the league with the Community Assist Award. This honor recognizes players for their generosity and determination to make their communities […]

Trailblazing R&B Artists Who Changed the Music Industry

Aretha Franklin

Nationwide — Our favorite modern-day artists would not be the big stars they are today without the support and inspiration from legendary artists from the past. That’s why we’ve compiled […]

Walter Payton: The Man Behind the NFL Man of the Year Award

Walter Payton

Nationwide — Every year before the Super Bowl, the NFL rewards one player with the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Named after the Chicago Bears legend, Walter Payton, […]

86-Year Old Woman Loses 120 Pounds by Changing Her Diet and Taking 3,000 Daily Steps in Her Apartment

Jessica Slaughter

St. Louis, MO — Jessica Slaughter, an 86-year old grandmother from Missouri who suffered from obesity when she was young, has discovered her own successful formula for weight loss. Since she […]

4 African-American Educational Leaders Who Inspire

African American educational leaders

Nationwide — History always has something to tell us, and we can always learn from it. With Black History Month fast approaching, we want to take a moment to appreciate […]

3 of the Latest Eyebrow Trends You Can Expect to See in 2019

African American woman's eyebrows

Nationwide — Fashion trends are constantly changing, and the same is true for make-up and beauty trends. These changes often make it difficult to know which styles are in and […]

Bringing Back Hip-Hop — A Profile on Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar

Nationwide — Many know of the award-winning rapper and songwriter, Kendrick Lamar. Whether you’re a fan yourself or know of him through his association with the producer Dr. Dre, the […]

Man Nearly Eaten Alive by Two Pit Bulls He Helped Raise

Dontre Davis, man attacked by pit bull

Indian Trail, NC — Dontre Davis, a man from North Carolina, was completely terrified and says he thought he was going to die when he was attacked by two pit […]

Texas Corrections Officer Arrested for Selling Fried Chicken Wings to Inmates

Amos Nyanway

Nationwide — Amos Nyanway, a 25-year-old corrections officer from Travis County, Texas, was arrested and fired after allegedly selling fried chicken wings from Wingstop to an inmate in exchange for […]

Black Mother Says Son With Special Needs Left Alone in Classroom After School

Sierra Waire-Minix and son Jrew

Nationwide — Sierra Waire-Minix, an African American mother from Galveston, Texas, says her 10-year-old son with special needs was found locked inside a classroom after school hours, prompting an investigation and […]

Black Bride Who Grew Up Without a Dad Had Her Landlord Walk Her Down the Aisle

Shacole Fox, Gil Pulliam

Nationwide — Shacole Fox, an African American woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, chose an unexpected person to walk her down the aisle — her 79-year-old landlord, Gil Pulliam. The two formed […]

ICE Arrests a White Police Officer in Illinois, Says He's in the Country Illegally

Radule Bojovic

Nationwide — Radule Bojovic, a white police officer from Hanover Park, Illinois originally from Montenegro, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after officials found he had overstayed his […]

Meet the 21-Year-Old Making History as Ghana's Youngest Lawyer Ever

Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, youngest lawyer in Ghana

Nationwide — Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, a 21-year-old from Breman Asikuma in Ghana’s Central Region, has made history as the youngest person ever called to the Ghana Bar. His remarkable […]

White Police Officers Beat Up Black Man Recovering from Brain Surgery

Benjamin Jackson

Nationwide — Benjamin Jackson, an African American man from Paterson, New Jersey, is suing several city police officers for allegedly beating, sexually assaulting, and mocking him during a 2022 arrest. […]

Two Memphis Police Officers Arrested After Being Caught Drag Racing

Albert Green and Raphael Willingham

Nationwide — Two Memphis police officers, Albert Green, 40, and Raphael Willingham, 37, were arrested for allegedly drag racing in their silver Corvettes while off duty. Both men were taken […]

Woman Broke into Boyfriend's House and Cut Open His Genitals

Jeanita Hopings

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 […]

Teacher Who Repeatedly Raped Teen Student Killed in Prison by Another Inmate

Ernest Nichols murdered in prison by Wilbert Baldwin

Nationwide — 60-year-old Ernest Nichols, a former gym teacher from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, who was convicted of repeatedly raping a student back in 2011, has been murdered in prison […]

Brother Shot and Killed While Protecting His Pregnant Sister from Her Boyfriend

Tyler Sadowski and Makayla Sadowski

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

Brooksville Mayor Earlie Henley and former Brooksville City Clerk Shaquita Malone

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 […]

Male School Bus Driver Posing as a Woman Arrested for Sexually Abusing Teenage Boys

Leetwain Darrell Tate

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 […]

White House Investigating Why Black Man Was Released from Prison 10 Years Early

Ronald Exantus

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 […]

First Black Female Reporter in Ohio Has Sadly Passed Away at 101

Ann B. Walker

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 […]

Man Arrested After Missing Black Woman's Body Found Behind Secret Wall in His Home

Renia Lewis, Douglas Irwin Shaw

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. […]

22-Year-Old Man Pretended to be a Student and Attended High School For Weeks

Kevin Luebke

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

Sommie Maduagwu

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 […]

Substitute Teacher Arrested for Pulling 10-Year-Old Student into Closet and Making "Inappropriate Request"

Malik Belvin

Nationwide — Malik Belvin, a 26-year-old substitute teacher from Sarasota, Florida, who worked at multiple schools, was arrested after he reportedly pulled a 10-year-old student into a closet and made […]

Woman Accused of Causing $1K Damage at Little Caesars Over $1 Extra Sauce Fee

Breanna Haynes

Nationwide — Breanna Haynes, a 32-year-old woman from Louisville, Kentucky, was arrested after police said she caused more than $1,000 in damage at a Little Caesars restaurant when she was […]

42-Year-Old Woman Puts Up Billboards in Her City to Find a Husband

Lisa Catalano

Nationwide — Lisa Catalano, a 42-year-old woman from the Bay Area, California, launched a bold campaign to find her future husband by putting up billboards along Highway 101. The ads […]

Black Sheriff Refuses to Work with ICE Agents Who Arrest Immigrants Who Are Not Criminals

Sheriff Gregory Tony

Nationwide — Gregory Tony, an African American sheriff in Broward County, Florida, said his deputies will not pursue undocumented immigrants who have not committed crimes. His stance drew immediate threats […]

Inmate Gets Extra 15 Years in Prison for Throwing His Feces in Correctional Officer’s Face

Donald Harper Jr.

Nationwide — Donald Harper Jr., a 35-year-old inmate in South Carolina, received an extra 15 years in prison after throwing feces at a correctional officer. The attack left the officer […]

Police Arrest Parents and Grandparents After 2-Month-Old Baby's Death

Chloe Marnell, Jayhlen Washington, Eddie Hollingsworth, and Danika Holloway

Nationwide — A 2-month-old baby’s parents and grandparents from Brunswick County, North Carolina, have been arrested and charged after the child died in February. Authorities say all four face charges […]

Black Pastor Says Charlie Kirk Did Not Deserve to Die But Was “An Unapologetic Racist”

Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley and Charlie Kirk

Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, an African American pastor at a church in Alexandria, Virginia, condemned the killing of Charlie Kirk but described the conservative activist as “an unapologetic […]

Teacher Arrested for Fart Spray Prank That Hospitalized Students, Caused $55K in Damages

Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis

Nationwide — Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis, a 32-year-old teaching assistant in Florence, South Carolina, has been arrested after repeatedly using fart spray at West Florence High School. The prank sickened […]

28-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Her 81-Year-Old Grandmother

Breante Thomas

Nationwide — Breante Thomas, a 28-year-old African American woman from Fort Washington, Maryland, has been arrested after police said she fatally stabbed her 81-year-old grandmother and injured another family member […]

17-Year-Old Teen Receives Heart Transplant, But Sadly Remains on Life Support

Landon Daesch

Nationwide — Landon Daesch, a 17-year-old from St. Louis, Missouri, finally received a new heart after months of waiting. His family celebrated the transplant, but complications soon placed him back […]

Sick Rapist Arrested For Potentially Infecting Up to 400 Men With STDs

Jonathan Carl

Nationwide — Jonathan Carl, a 42-year-old man from London, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for rape and reckless HIV transmission. Police believe he may have exposed hundreds […]

Letter Written by Black Flight Attendant Who Died in 9/11 Finally Reaches Her Son 24 Years Later

Jevon Castrillo

Nationwide — Jevon Castrillo, an African American man from Fort Pierce, Florida, recently received a letter his late mother, who was a flight attendant, wrote before the 9/11 attacks. The […]

95-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Beating Her Nursing Home Roommate to Death

Nina Kravstov

Nationwide — Galina Smirnova, a 95-year-old resident of a nursing home in Brooklyn, New York City, has been charged with murder after allegedly beating her 89-year-old roommate, Nina Kravtsov, to […]

75-Year-Old Daycare Employee Accused of Abusing Baby at Christian Preschool

Gladys Rampersant

Nationwide — Gladys Rampersant, a 75-year-old daycare employee in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been arrested on charges of child cruelty after she reportedly abused a baby at a Christian […]

Mom Arrested After Her Kids Found 'Drenched in Sweat' in Trunk of Her Car as She Was Shopping

Ciera Washington

Nationwide — Ciera Washington, a 29-year-old African American mother from Sunrise, Florida, was arrested after police said her three children were found trapped in the trunk of her car, sweating […]