Nationwide — Wendy Williams has announced that she successfully passed a medical evaluation after being hospitalized for a wellness check. The 60-year-old former talk show host was removed from her […]
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70-Year-Old Gayle King to Travel Outer Space with Historic All-Female Crew
Nationwide — Gayle King will be part of an all-female crew on Blue Origin’s upcoming space mission this spring. The mission will make history as the first all-female crewed spaceflight […]
Body of Missing Atlanta Educator Gary Jones Finally Found After Month-Long Search
Nationwide — The body of Gary Jones was finally recovered from Lake Oconee on Sunday, March 9th, after nearly a month of searching. Jones, who was an educator from Atlanta, […]
Jurnee Smollett’s Ex-Husband Demands Half of Her Retirement Savings Years After Divorce
Nationwide — Actress Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband, Josiah Bell, is seeking 50% of the actress’s retirement savings, including her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) pension, nearly four years after their divorce. Bell […]
DC Mayor to Remove Black Lives Matter Plaza, Gives into Pressure From Trump Administration
Nationwide — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to remove the Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, a symbol created in 2020 during nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death. The […]
Black-Owned Brand, Balacia, Shines as the Official Jeweler of the NAACP Image Awards 2025 Gift Lounge
Nationwide — Balacia, a distinguished family-owned and Black-owned luxury jewelry brand, proudly served as the official jeweler for the 56th NAACP Image Awards Gift Lounge. The prestigious event took place […]
Founder of 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch Returns to Nyack, NY, Bringing Together Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Changemakers
Nationwide — Anita Pierce, Founder and CEO of Eleven3seven5, has announced that her highly anticipated 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch is set to take place on Saturday, March 15, […]
Black Couple Launches Innovative App for Creating Digital Business Cards, Transforming Professional Networking
Nationwide — Meet Stanley and Ashley Anemelu, the African American couple behind eConnect Cards App. Based in Houston, Texas, and married for nearly 15 years, they have successfully balanced careers […]
Diddy's Mother, Janice Combs, Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud
Nationwide — Janice Combs, mother of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, is facing a lawsuit from Kirk Burrowes, a former executive at Bad Boy Entertainment. He alleges that Janice played […]
Barack and Michelle Obama's $18 Million Hawaii Mansion Nears Completion Amid Divorce Rumors
Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama’s new $18 million beachfront mansion in Hawaii is nearly complete, despite ongoing rumors about their marriage. The couple was recently seen in Oahu, enjoying […]
Angie Stone's Family is Planning Two Funeral Services for Fans, Friends, and Family
Nationwide — R&B singer Angie Stone’s family is preparing both a large public memorial and a more intimate funeral to honor the legendary singer, ensuring that fans and loved ones […]
How a Black Female Entrepreneur Overcame Life’s Challenges to Empower Others
Nationwide — Did you know that nearly half of all entrepreneurs launch their businesses after experiencing a significant life challenge? Adversity often fuels innovation and resilience, transforming struggles into stepping […]
Texas Rapper and His 5-Year-Old Daughter Gunned Down at Car Wash
Nationwide — A tragic shooting at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas, on Monday claimed the lives of Ronnie Smith, a 30-year-old local rapper known as G$ Lil Ronnie, […]
Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg Pay Tribute to Quincy Jones During the Oscars
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg paid tribute to Quincy Jones at the recent Oscars, celebrating his legacy in music and film. The legendary producer and composer passed away […]
Black Female U.S. Army Lieutenant Forced to Retire With No Explanation
Nationwide — US Army Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, a high-ranking Black female officer and head of the military’s health agency, was forced to retire after 32 years of service. Her […]
Singer Alicia Keys Honored in Special Barbie's 'Women in Music' Collection
Nationwide — Alicia Keys is honored in Barbie’s 2025 “Career of the Year: Women in Music” collection. The limited-edition dolls were up for auction through March 2nd, with proceeds supporting […]
R&B Singer Angie Stone Dies in Alabama Car Accident at 63 Years Old
Nationwide — Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, known for the hit song ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’ and as a member of The Sequence, tragically died in a car crash […]
Black Woman From Detroit Sues Police, Wrongfully Arrested Due to Facial Recognition Error
Nationwide — LaDonna Crutchfeld, a 37-year-old African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, is suing the Detroit Police Department after being wrongfully arrested in January 2024 due to faulty facial recognition. […]
Karen Huger, 'Real Housewives' Star, Sentenced to One Year in Jail for DUI
Nationwide — Karen Huger, known from The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been sentenced to one year in jail after a DUI conviction. The 61-year-old reality star was found guilty […]
Black Man Shot Dead in Georgia, His White Girlfriend Arrested and Charged
Nationwide — Telvin Osborne, a 30-year-old African American man from Jackson, Georgia, was shot and killed in an apparent domestic violence incident. His girlfriend, 25-year-old Hannah Grace Cobb, who is […]
MSNBC Appears to Abandon DEI, Cancels Joy Reid's Show After Six Seasons
Nationwide — Political commentator and television host Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC after the network announced the cancellation of her prime-time show, The ReidOut, which ran for six seasons. Her […]
Prestigious Black Woman-Owned Consulting Firm Appoints Jamila N. Glean as its First Senior Vice President
Nationwide — R.F. Wilkins Consultants (RFW), a Black-owned firm based in New York City, has named Jamila N. Glean, Esq. as Senior, Vice President effective January 6, 2025. Since joining […]
Roberta Flack, Who Won 5 Grammys and Released 20 Albums, Has Died at 88
Nationwide — Roberta Flack, the iconic singer, songwriter, and pianist who won five Grammy Awards and released over 20 albums, has passed away at the age of 88. Best known […]
Hundreds of Black Doulas and Birth Workers to Convene at 3rd Annual Doula Conference
Nationwide — The SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (SMC Doulas) proudly presents the 3rd SMC Doula Conference, a groundbreaking event designed to uplift, educate, and empower birth […]
First Black Female Police Chief of DeKalb County: "I Was Given 21 Days to Resign or Be Fired"
Nationwide — DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos, an African American woman who made history as the county’s first female police chief, says that she was placed on administrative leave […]
22-Year-Old Black Woman From Chicago Missing for Three Weeks, Police Seek Help
Nationwide — Timpestt Kinsey, a 22-year-old African American woman from Chicago, has been missing for nearly 3 weeks. She was last seen on the city’s South Side on February 6th, […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch Ethical, Organic Coffee Brand to Support Maternal Health and Fair Trade
Nationwide — 42 Days Coffee is redefining what it means to enjoy a great cup of coffee—blending premium organic quality with a mission to support maternal health and fair trade […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Collapsing at School in Memphis
Nationwide — Chloe Williams, an 8-year-old African American girl from Memphis, Tennessee, recently died after collapsing at her school. The second-grader was playing on the playground when the incident occurred […]
Meet the One-Armed Black Female Basketball Player Making History in the NCAA
Nationwide — Meet Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, a 22-year-old African American basketball player at Lesley University, who has made history as the first NCAA Division III women’s basketball player with one arm […]
White Woman from Georgia Sues Fertility Clinic After Giving Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — Krystena Murray, a white woman from Savannah, Georgia, is suing Coastal Fertility Specialists after an IVF mix-up led her to give birth to a Black child who isn’t […]
Voletta Wallace, Mother of Notorious B.I.G., Has Sadly Died at 78
Nationwide — Voletta Wallace, the mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78. She died Friday morning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, while in hospice […]
Former Nurse Charged With Abusing Black Babies Released on $20K Bond
Nationwide — Erin Strotman, a former NICU nurse from Richmond, Virginia, is facing charges of malicious wounding and child abuse after allegedly causing bruises and fractures on babies in her […]
Mattel Celebrates 45 Years of Black Barbie and Black History Month with Limited-Edition Dolls
Nationwide — In celebration of Black History Month and the 45th anniversary of Black Barbie, Mattel has partnered with the Black In Fashion Council (BIFC). The collaboration honors Kitty Black […]
Publisher of Black Women's Magazine Celebrates 20 Years, Pays Tribute to Dr. Iyanla Vanzant
Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, Founder and Publisher of Virtue Today Magazine, a publication that empowers Black women worldwide, is celebrating 20 years of publication this year. Launched in 2004 […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Weighs 500 Pounds to Host SuperSize Your Life Expo in Two Cities
Nationwide — Unique Gibson, a 500-pound African American woman, entrepreneur, retired social worker, and lifelong advocate of fat activism and size inclusivity, is hosting the 2025 SuperSize Your Life Expo […]
Black Mother-Son Partner to Launch Vegan Scalp and Hair Solution
Nationwide — MelanBrand Skin, the groundbreaking skincare brand founded by Patrice Chappelle and her 14-year-old son, Bron Echols, has introduced a new product to the market: MelanGrow Scalp & Hair […]
Black Children’s Book Week, Now in Its Fourth Year, Continues to Center Black Joy
Nationwide — During tumultuous times, joy can be an act of resistance, and exactly what is needed to keep the faith and keep going. The fourth annual celebration of Black […]
Black Professors Create Curriculum Study Guide for Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Nationwide — Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, an Associate Professor at Alabama State University, has teamed up with one of her favorite colleagues, Dr. April T. Berry, an Adjunct Professor at […]
69-Year-Old Black Mom Allegedly Killed By Her Son Who Struck Her With a Hammer
Nationwide — Jarell Joseph, a 35-year-old man from Harris County, Texas, has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his 69-year-old mother, Eva Peavy, with a hammer in their home. […]
Black Women in Mississippi at Higher Risk of Dying from Cervical Cancer Due to Health System Failures
Nationwide — African American women in the Mississippi Delta are more likely to die from cervical cancer due to systemic healthcare failures, a new report finds. Limited access to medical care, […]
Firefighters Left Black Mom to Die During Medical Emergency, Family Demands Answers
Nationwide — Tasheba Anderson, a 52-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, died after firefighters allegedly left her in critical condition. Her family claims the first responders’ actions contributed to […]
Police Finally Make an Arrest For Black Mom and Daughter Killed in Virginia Back in 2017
Nationwide — More than seven years after Keir Johnson and her daughter Chloe disappeared, officials have arrested Chloe’s father, Carlos Johnson Jr., in connection with their presumed deaths. He’s facing […]
Beija Flor Travel Inc., a Newly Launched Black-Owned Birding Tour Company Takes Off
Nationwide — Beija Flor Travel, Inc., a Black-owned tour company, is redefining the birding industry with the launch of multi-day tours designed specifically with beginner, casual, and enthusiastic African American […]
Arson Fire That Killed Four Black Girl Siblings in 2016 Still Remains Unsolved
Nationwide — Eight years after an arson fire killed four young African American sisters from Flora, Indiana, their mother, Gaylin Rose, still seeks answers. No arrests have ever been made […]
DeVon Franklin is Engaged Just 3 Years After Divorcing From Meagan Good
Nationwide — Preacher DeVon Franklin, 46, has proposed to his partner, trainer Maria Castillo, 29, while on vacation in Hawaii. The surprise proposal, held at sunset on a Maui cliff, […]
Family of Black Lawyers Create Revolutionary Board Game to Combat Mass Incarceration Through Legal Education
Nationwide — After witnessing the devastation of countless families due to unintentional severe legal violations, Attorneys Eartha and Lonnie Johnson, along with their adult attorney children decided to do something […]
Security Guard Slaps Black Woman at Taco Bell in California For No Reason
Nationwide — A security guard at a Taco Bell in downtown Los Angeles, California was caught slapping a woman who refused to leave the restaurant while ordering food. Video footage […]
Woman Banned from All Walmart Stores Nationwide After Repeated Shoplifting
Nationwide — Ashley Cross, a 37-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, has been banned from every Walmart in the U.S. after being caught shoplifting again. She now faces charges […]
Former Black Teen Mom Now Owns an Executive Coaching Firm That Helps Black Professionals Build Their Careers
Nationwide — Many Black professionals are navigating a job market that often undervalues their potential, limits their opportunities, and overlooks their leadership abilities. Lametra Off, founder of LBO Career Coaching […]
Black Couple from Georgia Fights Judge’s Ruling to Take Their Land to Build a Railroad
Nationwide — Blaine and Diane Smith, an African American couple from Sparta, Georgia, are fighting to stop Sandersville Railroad Co. from taking their family’s land for a new rail spur. […]
Kanye West and His Wife, Bianca Censori, Reportedly Have Agreed to Divorce
Nationwide — Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly on the verge of divorce according to The Daily Mail, just 11 days after Censori’s controversial appearance on the Grammy Awards […]
Family of Black Woman Killed by Police in Her Home Receives $10 Million Settlement
Nationwide — Sonya Massey’s family has reached a $10 million settlement with officials in Sangamon County, Illinois after the 36-year-old Black woman was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy […]
Black Educator Files Lawsuit Against California School District For Allegedly Not Hiring Black Teachers
Nationwide — Concerns regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) in Riverside County, California, have reached a critical juncture. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]
Summer Leadership Program For Black Girls at Princeton University Celebrates 15 Years
Nicole Ari Parker and Brandi Harvey will be Brand Ambassadors for Princeton’s At The Well Summer Leadership Program Nationwide — Celebrating 15 years of nurturing young Black minds, the At […]
HBCU Professor Found Dead, Track and Field Coach Still Missing After Boat Spotted on Lake Oconee in Georgia
Nationwide — Joycelyn Wilson, a college professor of mathematics at Spelman College had been found dead, and Gary Jones, a school track and field coach remains missing after an empty […]
Black Mom From Georgia Earns GED Thanks to the Help of Her Local Library
Nationwide — Nashonda High, an African American single mother from Macon, Georgia, earned her GED after borrowing a Chromebook from the Washington Memorial Library each week for a year.
Wendy Williams Signs Legal Document to End Guardianship, Denies Having Dementia
Nationwide — Wendy Williams, the 60-year-old former talk show host, has taken legal action to end her court-ordered guardianship, which has been in place since 2022. On Wednesday, she signed […]
44-Year-Old Black Woman from New York Finds Love After Heart Transplant
Nationwide — Christine Paul, a 44-year-old African American woman from New York, never imagined she would find love while recovering from heart surgery. However, that changed in February 2022 when […]
Homeless Black Mom From Detroit Speaks Out After Her Two Children Froze to Death
Nationwide — Tateona Williams, a 29-year-old African American mother from Detroit, lost two of her children after they likely froze to death while seeking shelter in a van. The family […]
New Documentary About the Late Ol’ Dirty Bastard Nominated for NAACP Award
This is the first nomination for Four Screens, the production and management company behind the film. Nationwide — The NAACP nominations are out and Four Screens’ documentary Ol’ Dirty Bastard: […]
Black Entrepreneurs in Alaska Host Historic 10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo
Nationwide — This year’s 10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo was the largest gathering of Black-owned businesses and supporters in the state of Alaska. It was attended by thousands and […]
Celebrity Dentist Dr. Catrise Austin and Boxing Legend Claressa Shields Reflect on Global Success on "Let’s Talk Smiles" Podcast
Nationwide — Two of Flint, Michigan’s most inspiring figures — celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin and two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world boxing champion Claressa Shields—come together for […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl, Junior Drag Racer Dies After Crashing in Florida
Nationwide — Elienisse Diaz Rodriguez, a 7-year-old African American girl from Orlando, Florida, died after crashing during a junior drag race tournament at Orlando Speed World Dragway. She was critically […]
Serena Williams' Super Bowl Halftime Show Cameo Stirs Controversy, Her Husband Speaks Out
Nationwide — Serena Williams sparked controversy after her appearance in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, where he performed ‘Not Like Us,’ a track widely seen as a diss […]