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Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Lab Error Led to Cancer Misdiagnosis and Unnecessary Removal of Her Organs
Nationwide — Cassandra Barksdale, a 43-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, has filed a lawsuit after a laboratory error allegedly caused doctors to misdiagnose her with aggressive cancer and […]
Nolan Wells’ Mom Investigated by Board of Nursing, Attorney Ben Crump Calls It "Intimidation"
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mom, Christine Wonsley, was facing a professional misconduct investigation after an anonymous complaint was filed against her. The investigation comes as she and her family continue […]
Family of Haitian Immigrant in ICE Custody Who Froze to Death Plans Lawsuit
Nationwide — The family of Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian immigrant who died after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, plans to file a lawsuit over the circumstances […]
Black Surrogate Mom Fights for Baby’s Life After Biological Parents Ask Her to Abort
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American woman from Alaska who became a surrogate mother, is fighting to protect the baby she is carrying after the child’s biological parents allegedly […]
White Cop Convicted in Killing Sonya Massey Denied Early Release Despite Cancer Diagnosis
Nationwide — Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, will remain behind bars after the Illinois Prisoner Review Board rejected his request for early medical release. […]
Meet the 11 Black Women Authors Whose New Book Just Reached #1 on Amazon in 15 Categories
Nationwide — Eleven accomplished Black women authors are celebrating that their new book, In Relentless Pursuit: The Evolution of Me, has reached #1 on Amazon in 15 different categories. Their […]
Black Woman Founder Launches First Reading Platform Built Exclusively for Black-Authored Romance Readers
Noir Pages debuts with 100 Black authors, 270 books, and a platform that puts black romance and fantasy stories first. Nationwide — Victoria Harrell, an African American Senior Product Marketing […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After White Man Confronts Her Twin Sons at Lemonade Stand
Nationwide — Two 9-year-old African American twin brothers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known online as the “Steel City Twinz,” became the focus of an online debate after a video showed a […]
Black Mom Seeks Answers After 6-Year-Old Son Drowns While in Foster Care
Nationwide — Xion Thomas, a 6-year-old African American boy from Wood County, Ohio, died after drowning in a foster home swimming pool while in temporary state custody. His mother is asking […]
DNA Proves White Teacher Fathered Black Woman’s Child After Alleged Rape, But He Can't Be Arrested
Nationwide — Nancy Alexander, an African American woman who was a Chicago Public School student more than 40 years ago, has received DNA evidence confirming that her former teacher fathered […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Footwear Collection for Cancer Survivors and Supporters
Nationwide — Kam Edwards, founder of b.c.e. Custom Shoes, is transforming a dream created for her family into a purpose-driven movement. The launch of the b.c.e. Vincere Phoenix™ Collection introduces […]
Black Woman-Owned Academy Launches AI Bootcamp Equipping Black Women to Turn Career Experience into Entrepreneurship
Marlene Trimuel’s Resume to Revenue™ Gift Discovery App and Six-Week Bootcamp Help Corporate Women Turn Decades of Experience Into Purpose-Driven Businesses Nationwide — ReBrand HER Academy™ has opened enrollment for […]
News Anchor Mom Goes Viral After Appearing to Fall Asleep on Live TV
Nationwide — Dominique Dillon, a FOX13 Memphis anchor, sparked online reactions after appearing to briefly close her eyes during a live broadcast. The moment went viral, with many viewers defending […]
1-Year-Old Boy Dies in Hot Car After His Mom "Forgot" Him at Work at a Hospital
Nationwide — Deja Coleman, a 29-year-old African American mother from Lawrenceville, Georgia, faces charges after her 1-year-old son died after allegedly being left inside a hot car outside a hospital […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Disappeared For 4 Years Was Abducted and Abused by a Man She Met Online
Nationwide — Joniah Walker, an African American teen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who went missing at 15 and was found safe four years later, was allegedly abducted and held captive by […]
Black Wall Street Executive Gets 30-Year Sentence for Sexual Abuse, Blames Autism for His Actions
Nationwide — Edward Gene Smith, a 50-year-old former bank executive in New York City, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drugging and sexually […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Family of Black Woman Stabbed to Death Outside a Store Forgives Accused Killer
Nationwide — Brittany McLean, a 36-year-old African American woman from Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested and charged with murder after she reportedly fatally stabbed another woman outside a convenience store. The […]
Black Grandma Found Dead Outside Church After Family Reported Her Missing, Her Son Charged With Murder
Nationwide — Theresa Jones, a 61-year-old African American grandmother from Fullerton, California, was found dead days after her family reported her missing when she failed to pick up her grandchild. Her […]
Black-Owned Brand, Jam Vino Wine-Infused Jam, Nominated in QVC’s 2026 Customer Choice Food Awards for New “Best Pantry Brand” Category
The gourmet, wine-infused jam brand joins an elite group of QVC food favorites competing for consumer votes now through August 12. Nationwide — Jam Vino, the first-of-its-kind wine-infused gourmet jam […]
Nolan Wells’ Mom Has Filed Subpoenas to Get Access to All His Social Media Accounts
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley, is seeking access to her late son’s social media records as part of her efforts to gather information after his death. She filed […]
D4vd Case Investigators Still Missing Alleged Murder Weapon and Other Key Evidence
Nationwide — Prosecutors in the D4vd murder case have revealed that several key pieces of evidence remain missing as they continue building their case against the singer. The missing items […]
Simone Biles Has Returned to the Hospital Again After "Almost Dying" from Serious Medical Emergency
Nationwide — Simone Biles recently returned to the hospital for a medical procedure weeks after a health scare she described as one of the scariest experiences of her life. The […]
Black Mother Honors Late Daughter by Creating Clothing Closet to Help Families in Need
Nationwide — Leigh Canada, an African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, turned the grief of losing her daughter into a mission to help families in need. After Emonie died suddenly in […]
Black Family Speaks Out After Funeral Home Cremated Their Grandmother Against Their Wishes
Nationwide — The family of Euvy Rodney, an African American grandmother from New York City who died at age 93, is demanding answers after they said a funeral home cremated her […]
Police Still Investigating 6 Months After Black Mom Shot and Killed at Funeral Home
Nationwide — Police are continuing their search for the people responsible for killing Ina Chambers, a 55-year-old African American grandmother from East Point, Georgia, outside a funeral home six months […]
Black Journalist Wins $2.4M in Racial Discrimination Case Against TV Station
Nationwide — Ojinika Obiekwe, a former PIX11 reporter, received a $2.4 million award after a federal jury ruled that the station and its parent company, Nexstar Media Group, retaliated against her […]
Black Mom of 4 Dies After Salmonella Infection From Ice During Overseas Mission Trip
Nationwide — Ayla Garcia, a 36-year-old African American mother of 4 from Richmond, Virginia, died after developing a severe Salmonella infection during a mission trip to Kenya. Her family said […]
Nurse Boss Summit 2026 Returns to Raleigh with National Speakers, Celebrity Guests, CEUs, and Business-Building Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals
Nationwide — Healthcare professionals from across the country will gather in Raleigh next week for the 2026 Nurse Boss Summit, a two-day event designed to inspire, educate, and empower nurses […]
Death of 16-Year-Old Black Teen Found Hanged Near a Tree Ruled Suicide
Nationwide — The death of Juliana Umba Nzita, a 16-year-old African American teen from Charlotte, North Carolina, who was found hanged near a tree after being missing for several days, […]
Woman Charged for Hunting Down and Shooting a 12-Year-Old Boy Over a Water Bottle Dispute
Nationwide — Cosetta Burrell, a 33-year-old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, faces 22 criminal charges after she reportedly shot a 12-year-old boy following a dispute over selling water bottles on a […]
Black Mom Sues Apartment Complex After Her Son Dies While Trapped in the Laundry Room
Nationwide — Debra Davies, an African American mom from Durham, North Carolina, filed a wrongful death lawsuit after her son, Jason Pulliam, died inside an apartment laundry room. She says […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
9-Year-Old Boy With Sickle Cell Gets Lifesaving Bone Marrow Transplant From His 8-Year-Old Sister
Nationwide — Isaiah Brooks, a 9-year-old African American boy from Leeds, Alabama, gets a bone marrow transplant from his younger sister, 8-year-old Isabella, after doctors found she was a perfect […]
Black Mom Delivers Baby in Parking Lot After Hospital Sends Her Home While in Labor
Nationwide — Regena Felix, an African American mother from Gilbert, Arizona, gave birth in her family’s car after she was sent home from the hospital while in labor. She delivered […]
Whoopi Goldberg in Trouble With the FCC For Urging Her Viewers to Vote for Candidates Who Oppose Trump
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg sparked renewed controversy after her comments on The View appeared to urge viewers to support candidates who oppose President Trump. The remarks came while the daytime […]
Chinese Girl Goes Viral For Having Natural Curly, Kinky Hair
Nationwide — A young girl identified by her family as Chinese has gained attention online because of her naturally coiled hair. Videos of her curls have sparked online discussions about genetics, […]
Woman Gets 10 Years in Prison for Shooting at Dryer Repairman Who Asked for $70 Service Fee
Nationwide — Reba Wilson, a 45-year-old woman from Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after shooting at a dryer repairman over a $70 fee. She pleaded […]
Black Nurse Launches New Healthcare Advocacy Firm to Support Underserved Communities
New Maryland-Based Healthcare Advocacy and Care Coordination Business Aims to Improve Access, Organization, and Health Outcomes in Underserved Communities Nationwide — Cynthea Hayes, a registered nurse and case manager, has […]
Black Elderly Woman Nearly Dies After Alleged Pharmacy Mix-Up With Fentanyl Prescription
Nationwide — Betty Thomas, a 78-year-old African American woman from Decatur, Georgia, says she unknowingly used fentanyl patches for nearly three weeks after an alleged pharmacy mistake. She says the […]
Black Mom of 6 Dies Saving 4-Year-Old Son Who Fell Into Florida River
Nationwide — Nicole Grayson, a 43-year-old African American mother of six from Jacksonville, Florida, died after jumping into the St. Johns River to save her 4-year-old son. She was pulled […]
Former Miss Universe Jamaica Finalist Suddenly Dies at 35
Nationwide — LaToya Malcolm, a former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant and Jamaican entertainer, suddenly died at the age of 35, leaving the Jamaican entertainment and pageant communities mourning her loss. […]
Nolan Wells' Mom Takes Legal Action to File Potential Lawsuit for the Death of Her Son
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mother is taking the first legal steps that could allow her to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit following her son’s mysterious death. New court documents show […]
The Gracie Series Launches 44 Free Animated Black Children's Stories With Printable Worksheets
Nationwide — The Gracie Series, created by Inspirations by Grace LaJoy, LLC, is launching 44 free original animated children’s stories, each accompanied by four free printable worksheets designed to help […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Losing Her 4 Children in a Carbon Monoxide Accident, "I Just Want My Babies"
Nationwide — Adriana Coleman, an African American mother from Toledo, Ohio, is mourning the loss of her four children and their grandmother after a deadly carbon monoxide poisoning incident. She is […]
Black Couple With Brittle Bone Disease Heartbroken After Learning Pregnancy May Not Be Possible
Nationwide — Jay Manuel and Pamela Chavez are facing an emotional challenge as they try to start a family. The couple, who both have brittle bone disease, have learned that […]
Black Mom Charged With Murder After Shooting Man She Found in Her Daughter's Room
Nationwide — Kendra Scott, a 36-year-old African American mother from Memphis, Tennessee, faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting a man she found inside her child’s bedroom. Authorities are investigating […]
23-Year-Old Black Lash Technician Who Was Pregnant Killed Over $15 Dispute
Nationwide — Chyna Hickman, a 23-year-old African American woman from Mobile, Alabama, was shot and killed while pregnant after an alleged dispute with a customer over a lash service. Police said […]
Meet the Three Black Women Fighting to Preserve an Important Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
Nationwide — As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, three Black women are leading the effort to preserve one of the nation’s most significant historical landmarks, which documents the […]
6-Year-Old Black Girl From Georgia Set to Undergo Open-Heart Surgery
Nationwide — Kamiyah Floyd, a 6-year-old African American girl from Coffee County, Georgia, is preparing for open-heart surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta after doctors discovered a serious heart condition. […]
Black Teacher Accused of Assaulting Students Found Not Guilty on All 13 Counts
Nationwide — Linda Sturdivant, an African American special education teacher from Henry County, Georgia, was found not guilty of assault charges involving students after a jury cleared her of all […]
Nigerian Woman Gives Birth to Quadruplets at Age 50
Nationwide — Olushola Olonade, a 50-year-old woman from Nigeria, celebrated becoming a mother after welcoming quadruplets, two boys and two girls, following years of waiting for marriage and children. Olonade shared […]
Founder of First Black Woman-Owned Skateboard Company Launches New Designs With Limited-Edition Collections
Nationwide — Latosha Stone-Keagy, the founder and CEO of Proper Gnar, the first Black woman-owned skateboard company, is marking a new chapter defined by intentional design, creative independence, and a […]
White Man Sentenced for Raping and Killing His Black Girlfriend's 3-Year-Old Daughter Dies in Prison
Nationwide — Robert Fisher, a 34-year-old man from Rensselaer, New York, died in prison just one month after starting a 20-year-to-life sentence for raping and killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, […]
Black Triplets Graduate From High School Together as Valedictorians With 4.59 GPA
Nationwide — 18-year-old triplets Laurel, Daylan, and Sophia Daly from Plainfield, New Jersey, celebrated a major milestone when they graduated high school together, with Laurel and Sophia sharing the title […]
Black Woman Responds After White Woman Questions Her Presence at the Opera
Nationwide — LaeTania Richardson, an African American woman and entrepreneur, gained attention after a video showed a white woman questioning her presence at a Los Angeles opera performance. She calmly […]
Meet the 23-Year-Old Black Woman Empowering Small and Minority-Owned Businesses Through Her New Shipping Company
Nationwide — Tech entrepreneur Tiffany Geddis is officially shaking up the logistics industry with the launch of Ship Fairy, a shipping platform designed to dismantle the financial barriers facing minority-owned […]
Just Like Me TV Launches Five Original Animated Series Led by a Black Princess Who Currently Has No Rival Anywhere on Screen
“The Unexpected Princess” headlines a five-show slate premiering July 13, giving parents something positive, entertaining, and kid-friendly for their children to watch this summer, alongside “Jalen’s Neighborhood,” “ABN Newsroom,” “The […]
Mom of 7-Year-Old Girl Who Died From 90 Wounds on Her Body to Sue County
Nationwide — Portia Duncan, the birth mother of 7-year-old African American girl Jor’Dynn Duncan, who died after suffering more than 90 injuries, is preparing to sue Suffolk County in New […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Tiffany Haddish's 2022 DUI Case Heads to Trial After Judge Rejects Her Dismissal Request
Nationwide — Tiffany Haddish’s 2022 DUI case will move forward after a Georgia judge rejected her request to dismiss the charges. The actress and comedian is now set to face trial […]
Police Find Body of Missing 4-Year-Old Black Girl in Lake Dissolved by Chemicals
Nationwide — Javeayah Harris, a 4-year-old African American girl from Aiken, South Carolina, was the focus of a disturbing death investigation after authorities revealed her body was destroyed with chemicals […]