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Tiger Woods Announces That His Mom, Kultida, Has Sadly Passed Away

Tiger Woods with his mom

Nationwide — Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that his mother, Kultida Woods, has passed away at the age of 81. In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, the legendary […]

Black Mom Gets 15 Years for Burying Her 1-Year-Old Son in Sand to Be Washed Out to Sea

Shamika Mitchell

Nationwide — Shamika Mitchell, a 38-year-old mother from Michigan, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after abandoning her 1-year-old son in the Florida surf in November 2023. She […]

Doechii Makes History at 2025 Grammys with Best Rap Album Win

Doechii

Nationwide — Doechii made history at the 2025 Grammys by winning Best Rap Album, becoming only the third woman ever to win in this category since it was introduced in […]

Dwyane Wade Reveals He Had Kidney Surgery to Remove Cancerous Tumor

Dwyane Wade

Nationwide — NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, requiring doctors to remove nearly half of one of his kidneys. The former Miami […]

Illinois Mayor and Her Boyfriend Involved in Fistfight During Township Meeting

Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Nationwide — Tiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, Illinois, was caught in a physical altercation during a recent Thornton Township Board meeting. The fight erupted after a heated public comment session, […]

Black Mom Delivers Baby in Krispy Kreme Parking Lot During Snowstorm in Alabama

Sha'nya Bennett and her baby

Nationwide — Sha’nya Bennett, an African American mother from Alabama, gave birth to her son in a Krispy Kreme parking lot after a rare snowstorm made it impossible to reach […]

Trump Orders Release of MLK's Assassination Records, Family Seeks Private Review

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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 […]

Woman Pardoned by Trump After Storming the Capitol Says She Has No Regrets

Felicia Konold

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

Devontae Gray and his girlfriend, Alexis Schuler

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

Mary J. Blige and her husband Kendu Isaac

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

The cast from A Different World

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

Aaliyah, Barbie doll

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

Brandy

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

Djimon Hounsou

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

Meghan Markle

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

Hoda Kotb

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

Simone Biles

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

Eboni K. Williams

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

Whitney Houston and her bodyguard David Roberts

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

Jamie Foxx

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

Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany

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

Brandie Falice

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

Travis Hunter and his fiancee, 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

Lebron James

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

Essence Atkins

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

Latasha Dickerson and Stephanie Samuels

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

Donna Robinson

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

Deobra Redden

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

Robin Ayers

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

Dominique Brown

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

Amazon Prime

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

Nick Cannon

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 […]

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 […]