DeSoto, TX — An African-American mother named Sammie Anderson from Texas who called 911 to ask for help from the police said those who responded brutalized them instead. When two […]
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12-Year Old Boy Dies in House Fire After Going Back Inside to Rescue His Brothers
Milwaukee, WI — 12-year old Adrian Cross tried to rescue his younger brothers in their Milwaukee home that was being engulfed by a fire, but sadly he died after being […]
Jill Scott's Blues Babe Foundation Giving Away $10K Scholarships
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and poet Jill Scott has an organization called the Blues Babe Foundation. Based in North Philadelphia, the program offers financial support and mentoring for students across the […]
Black Fashion Icon Wins Contract to Design Uniforms For 32,000 British Airways Employees
Ozwald Boateng, a renowned African-British fashion designer, has been chosen by British Airways, one of the largest airlines in the world and the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, to […]
This Web Site Keeps Black Entrepreneurs Empowered and Inspired Like Never Before!
Nationwide — When Dante Lee, a 37-year old veteran entrepreneur, launched BlackBusiness.org a few years ago, his goal was simple. He wanted to create a blog that would inspire Black […]
New Job Openings at BET -- Now Hiring Project Managers, Research Analysts and Executive Assistants
BET’s talented employees bring their skills and dedication to work every day, making them a premier media and entertainment company that connects with audiences and communities across the U.S. and […]
How This Black Mother-And-Son Turned a Soap Business into an $850 Million Fortune
In the 1990’s, an African American mother and her son, Mary and Richelieu Dennis, launched a beauty and skincare product company now known as Sundial Brands/ Shea Moisture in their […]
Teacher Threatened Teen's Grades If He Refused to Have Sex With Her
Charleston, SC — Jennifer Danielle Olajire-Aro, a math teacher from South Carolina, allegedly threatened one of her students to lower his grades if he would stop having sex with her. She […]
Mother Arrested After 5 of Her Kids Tested Positive for Cocaine
Montgomery, AL — Cordelia Adair, a mother from Montgomery, Alabama, is facing multiple charges after five of her children tested positive for cocaine. Authorities discovered that she exposed her own […]
Program Funded By NBA Star Derrick Rose Giving Away $200K Scholarships
NBA star Derrick Rose is very passionate about embodying a legacy that will empower the next generation to pursue greatness. For this reason, he has launched a scholarship program called […]
Well-Paying Job Openings Working For ESSENCE (Which By the Way is Black-Owned Again!)
ESSENCE, which is Black-owned again, is hiring with several lucrative job openings! Known for producing it’s premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women, the NYC-based company also produces […]
Man Accused of Sending Toddler Inside Vending Machine to Steal Electronics
Salem, NH — A man was caught on camera allegedly using his child to steal prizes out of a vending machine game at a mall. The man, identified as Anthony […]
Unbeweavable! Top 7 Hair Extension and Weave Brands That Black Women Love
Nationwide — Women have long fueled a multi-billion dollar industry for wigs and hair extensions. But African American women, in particular, are huge buyers of 100% human hair imported from […]
Curvify, Why Every Black Woman Wants a Pair of These Jeans!
Forget bulky padding and costly implants! These butt-lifting jeans give your booty a natural boost. You’ll have a sexier, perkier butt – without spending hours at the gym! Nationwide — […]
1-Year Old Baby Swept Away From His Mother's Arms By Hurricane Florence Floodwaters
Monroe, NC — A mother is grieving over the lost of her 1-year old son, Kaiden Lee-Welch, after he was suddenly swept away from her arms by floodwaters caused by […]
Many Black Women Are Still Using Toxic Sanitary Pads -- Even Though the Organic Pads Cost About the Same!
Nationwide — Many sanitary pads (or sanitary napkins) are made of plastic materials that can complicate embryonic development and lead to organ damage. Even more, the fiber in these absorbent […]
Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million to Hurricane Florence Relief and Recovery
Charlotte, NC — As part of the Charlotte Hornets’ continued effort to assist residents of the Carolinas who have suffered due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence, Hornets Chairman […]
NYPD Black Police Officer Called N-Word More Than 50 Times, But Remains Calm!
Brooklyn, NY — An African American female NYPD officer is being commended for showing great self-control when she calmly stood her ground even as a handcuffed suspect repeatedly shouted the […]
Street Preacher Gets 27 Years in Prison for Kidnapping and Torturing Mentally-Disabled Victims
Philadelphia, PA — Eddie Wright, a man who claimed to be a street preacher also known as “the Reverend Ed,” is apparently a member of a group that was involved […]
6 African American Authors That Have Made $100K or More in Book Sales in 2018!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of new books are released and many of them are written by Black authors. Sadly, however, most books flop and don’t sell more than 100-200 […]
Teen Arrested with 4 Stolen Vehicles Near his Home Denies Thefts, But Admits to Riding in Them!
Milwaukee, WI — Terrance Tarleton, a 19-year old teen who was allegedly involved in stealing cars, denies the allegations even though four cars were found just outside his home. He, however, […]
Black Teen From Michigan Dies After Being Stabbed to Death by Her Classmate
Warren, MI — Dayonna Gibson, a 16-year old student from Michigan, died after being fatally stabbed by her classmate and former friend at Fitzgerald High School. Authorities say she was […]
Why Did Police Arrest This NYC Black Restaurant Owner For Trying to Help an Unconscious White Woman?
New York, NY — Dr. Clyde Pemberton, owner of the famous MIST Harlem Restaurant, was arrested after two white women and police officers took offense when he tried to help […]
11-Year Old JD McCrary, Star of the Upcoming 2019 Remake of "The Lion King," Signs Major Record Deal
Nationwide — JayDon “JD” McCrary, a superstar-in-the-making at just 11-years old, has definitely had his bright future lined up after an album deal with Disney’s Hollywood Records which made him the […]
Meet the 3 Black Women Who Designed Lebron James’ New Nike Shoes
The first LeBron signature shoe to be reimagined by female designers has been born. Three African American designers – Kimberly Goldson, Felisha Noel, and Undra Celeste Duncan – were selected […]
Oprah Winfrey and Phylicia Rashad Are Hiring Medium to Dark Skin Girls to Star in New OWN Series
Oprah Winfrey is producing a new OWN series David Makes Man that is now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming in Orlando, Florida. The series is […]
Racial Profiling Incident Leads to More Business For Black Entrepreneur Selling $8 Gourmet Lemonade
Gourmonade, a new Black-owned artisanal lemonade stand in San Francisco, has been viral for two unlikely reasons: its relatively high prices ($8 for a 16-ounce bottle) and an alleged racially-charged […]
10 Times When a White Police Officer Was Actually Found Guilty For Shooting an Unarmed Black Person
Nationwide — With the increasing number of Black people being shot and killed by white police officers, the issues surrounding the way police officers use force and treat also African-Americans […]
Black Reporter Fired For Sharing Story About White Privilege
Kansas City, MO — Lisa Benson, a reporter who shared a story about white privilege on her personal Facebook account, has been fired after some of her co-workers took offense […]
Job Openings at the Obama Foundation -- Barack and Michelle Obama Are Hiring!
Several paid job positions are available working for the Obama foundation in Chicago, New York City, and Washington, DC in the categories of development, digital, finance, people human assets management, […]
3-Year Old Hero Finds Help For Baby Brother After Mother Killed in Car Accident
Camden, AR — A 3-year old boy and his 1-year old baby brother survived a car accident that killed their mother, and left them without anything to eat and drink for […]
Meet the Black CEO of Carnival Cruises -- Who in 5 Years Has Doubled the Company's Worth to $48 Billion... and Made History in Cuba!
Arnold Donald, a 64-year old African-American businessman, is the CEO of Carnival Cruise Line, the world’s current largest and most popular cruise company. For the past 5 years, he has […]
Texas Corrections Officer Arrested for Selling Fried Chicken Wings to Inmates
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Substitute Teacher Arrested for Pulling 10-Year-Old Student into Closet and Making "Inappropriate Request"
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]