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 […]
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Man from Atlanta Has Been Arrested For the 70th Time
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Meet the Black Woman Appointed as California's First Ever Surgeon General
San Francisco, CA — Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a 43-year old African-American woman, has been recently appointed as the first-ever surgeon general of California. Governor Gavin Newsom made the appointment […]
Black Student Beaten and Accused of Stealing His Own Car by Police Wins $1.25 Million Settlement
Evanston, IL — Lawrence Crosby, an engineering graduate student who was violently arrested and beaten by police and falsely accused of stealing a car he actually owns, recently won a […]
10-Year Old Boy Commits Suicide After Being Bullied -- His Parents Are Suing the School District!
Louisville, KY — Seven Charles Thomas Bridges, a 10-year old fifth-grade student at Kerrick Elementary School in Kentucky, has died after hanging himself. His parents, Tami Charles and Donnie Bridges, believe the […]
Palm Beach International Airport to Be Named After President Trump
Nationwide — Trump is set to have Palm Beach International Airport renamed in his honor, as his company has filed trademarks for the potential new name. The filings raise questions […]
High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students
Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]
White Woman Killed By Her Dad After a Heated Family Argument About Trump
Nationwide — Lucy Harrison, who is from Cheshire in England, traveled to Texas to visit her father but was shot and killed during a heated family argument about Donald Trump. The […]
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 […]