Nationwide — Rapper Cardi B has revealed the name of her youngest child with NFL player Stefon Diggs while celebrating his first birthday. She introduced her son as Grey Marsean […]
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10-Year-Old Black Girl Who Was Missing For 10 Days Found in Car Trunk, Her Foster Mom Charged
Nationwide — Jalayshia Alford, a 10-year-old African American girl from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been found dead inside the trunk of a vehicle in Lindenwold, New Jersey, after being missing for […]
Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony Are Finally Divorced After 9 Years of Being Separated
Nationwide — Retired NBA player Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony have officially finalized their divorce, nearly nine years after they first separated. The former couple, who were married […]
Actress Kimmarie Johnson, Who Appeared in "Beverly Hills, 90210," Sadly Dies at Age 50
Nationwide — Actress and model Kimmarie Johnson, known for her appearances in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dude, Where’s My Car?, has died at 50. She passed away on Wednesday, November 4, […]
29-Year-Old Makes History as Colorado’s First Black Congresswoman and the Youngest Woman Elected in the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
Nationwide — Melat Kiros, who is only 29 years old, has made history as the first Gen Z woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She is also Colorado’s first Black […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Transforms School Bus into Mobile Bookstore to Make Reading Lit Again
Nationwide — LaDonna N. Smith, a Black mother, children’s book author, and educator from Amsterdam, New York, is on a mission to change the way children experience reading. Through her […]
Distinguished Black Nurse Says Hilton Hotel Staff Called the Police and Refused to Let Her Stay in a Room She Paid For
Nationwide — Steffi Casimir, an African American nurse and medical student from Florida, is asking Hilton to review an incident in which hotel employees allegedly called police during a dispute […]
Maxine Waters Wins Another Term at 88 Years Old to Become the Oldest Member of Congress
Nationwide — Maxine Waters has won reelection to California’s 43rd Congressional District, extending her decades-long career in the U.S. House of Representatives. At the age of 88, she is set […]
Nigerian Filmmaker Funke Akindele Breaks Box Office Records, Wants to Take Nollywood Beyond Africa
Nationwide — Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele is helping bring Nollywood to a wider international audience through films that highlight African experiences while appealing to viewers around the world. With several […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar Wins Reelection to Congress Amid Federal Investigation
Nationwide — Rep. Ilhan Omar has won reelection to represent Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger John Nagel in the November 3, 2026, election. The Democratic incumbent secured another […]
Black Founder Introduces New Pricing App and Business Tracking Journal For Beauty Professionals
Nationwide — Sherrena Hogan, the Founder and CEO of RS Beauty Pricing, a Black-owned beauty-tech company built to help beauty professionals stop guessing and price with purpose, has announced the […]
Single Black Mom and Psychologist Who Opened 8 Offices in Two Months Challenges the “Single-Mother Deficit” Narrative
The founder of AViD Intellectual, Inc. and Momscapades spotlights a fuller story: women building stability, well-being, and wealth for their families Nationwide — Single motherhood is often introduced as a […]
Every Kid is a Math Kid: Educator-Turned-Author Who Taught For 32 Years Challenges the Belief That Some Children Aren't "Math People"
In her new picture book, Valerie D. Johnson draws on 30+ years in education to help children discover math in everyday life, build confidence, and see themselves as math kids. […]
All Black Women Now Running Georgia as Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State
Nationwide — The state of Georgia has made history following the November 3, 2026, elections, with three Black women winning the state’s offices of governor, attorney general, and secretary of […]
Black Family Celebrates Their 7-Year-Old Daughter Who Was Born in a McDonald's Parking Lot
Nationwide — Olivia Newman, an African American girl from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, celebrated her seventh birthday at the McDonald’s parking lot where she was born. Her parents, Bruce and Maria […]
Black Entrepreneur Calls Out H&M for Using Her Fashion Conference Name, Company Apologizes
Nationwide — Brittany Sierra, founder of the Sustainable Fashion Forum, has called out H&M after the fashion retailer used the same name for an event organized by its investment division. […]
Stacey Plaskett Makes History as First Woman Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Nationwide — Stacey Plaskett has made history after winning the U.S. Virgin Islands gubernatorial election, becoming the territory’s first woman governor in 56 years. Her victory also makes her the […]
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race, Marks First Time Three Black Women Will Serve in Senate
Nationwide — Juliana Stratton has won the Illinois U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Don Tracy in the November 3, 2026, election. Her victory makes her the second Black woman to […]
Janeese Lewis George Makes History as the Third Black Woman to Become Mayor of Washington DC
Nationwide — History is being made again as 38-year-old Janeese Lewis George wins the 2026 mayoral election, becoming the third Black woman elected to lead Washington, D.C. Her victory also […]
Letitia Plummer Makes History as the First Black Woman to Be a Judge in Harris County, Texas
Nationwide — Letitia Plummer has defeated Orlando Sanchez in the Harris County judge race, becoming the first Black woman elected to the position. The former Houston City Council member declared […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History as First Black Female Governor in U.S. History
Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, has made history by becoming the first Black woman ever elected governor of a U.S. state. The 56-year-old Democrat defeated […]
Meet the Black Athlete and YouTube Star Making Track and Field History With Record-Breaking Wins
Nationwide — Masai Russell, a 26-year-old African American track-and-field star, is making history in the women’s 100-meter hurdles. After winning all 14 of her races in 2026 and breaking the […]
Black Founder Launches Innovative Take Down Braids App, a First-of-Its-Kind On-Demand Braid Removal Service
New Uber-style platform helps women save time while creating flexible opportunities for everyday people to earn extra income Nationwide — Entrepreneur Kellie Brooks, founder of Take Down Braids, has launched […]
The Nation's Largest Black Doll and Art Show Returns to Detroit for Empowerment, Culture, and History
Nationwide — Sandy’s Land LLC and founder Sandra Epps proudly announce the return of the annual Detroit Doll Show (Black Art & Doll Show) on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from […]
Black Parents Withdraw Teen Daughters From School After Racist Bullying Leads to Violent Cafeteria Fight
Nationwide — Carlos and Precious Starks, African American parents of two daughters from El Paso, Texas, have pulled their teenage daughters out of Pebble Hills High School after repeated racial […]
Reality TV Star "Kash" Fatally Shot by Her Own Sister During Fight Outside Nightclub
Nationwide — Mackayla “Kash” Paige, a 29-year-old African American reality star, was fatally shot by her own sister during an altercation outside a nightclub in Oakland, California. Her sister, Vernika […]
Faith Evans Loses Legal Battle and Now Owes $12.5 Million to Rapper Biggie’s Mom's Estate
Nationwide — Singer Faith Evans, who was once married to late rapper Notorious B.I.G., has lost a legal battle over $12.5 million in unpaid distributions owed to his mother’s trust. […]
Iyanla Vanzant Apologizes to R. Kelly, Says the Black Community "Abandoned" Him and "Ignored His Pain"
Nationwide — Author and life coach Iyanla Vanzant is apologizing to R. Kelly, saying the Black community failed the disgraced singer by not stepping in when he needed guidance. During […]
Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Hires Two High-Profile Attorneys Amid Federal Investigations
Nationwide — Rep. Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington, D.C., attorneys to represent her as she faces two federal investigations. Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz, partners at the law […]
Meet the First Black Woman Firefighter in Killeen, Texas, Still Serving the Community Where She Grew Up
Nationwide — Tia Tate made history in 2023 when she became the first Black woman hired as a firefighter by the Killeen Fire Department in Texas. A Killeen native, she now […]
Family Demands Answers After 1-Year-Old Black Girl Dies in Her Babysitter's Care at a Pumpkin Patch
Nationwide — Nyxailia Hinton, a 21-month-old African American girl from Sevierville, Tennessee, died after a car struck her at a pumpkin patch. Her family is seeking answers about the incident, […]
Black Former Hairstylist is Now Battling Lung Cancer After Decades of Exposure to Salon Chemicals
Nationwide — Jeorgi Golden, an African American woman from Richmond, Virginia, who spent 35 years working as a hairstylist and nail tech, is now battling lung cancer after decades of […]
Designer of the First Black Barbie Honored With a Street Named After Her in Her Hometown
Nationwide — Kitty Black Perkins, the designer who created the first Black Barbie in 1980, is being honored in her hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The city has renamed Beacon […]
Family of Black Woman Who Used a Walker Sues Police for Abandoning Her in Freezing Weather
Nationwide — Tracy Denise Brooks, a 56-year-old African American mother from South Carolina, died after two police officers allegedly left her alone at a closed gas station in freezing weather, despite […]
Founder of Black Maternity App Says 85% of NYC Hospitals Are Dangerous for Black Moms
Nationwide — Kimberly Seals Allers, founder of Irth, a Black-led maternity care rating and review platform and app, is raising serious concerns about the safety of New York City hospitals […]
Black Woman Whose Summer Camp Exposes Elementary School Students to HBCU Campuses Receives $25K Grant from Beyoncé
Nationwide — Reagan Fresnel, an HBCU graduate from Atlanta, Georgia, is introducing elementary school students to historically Black colleges and universities through a summer camp she co-founded in 2021. Her […]
Ilhan Omar Faces Possible Removal From Congress as Dept of Justice Investigates Immigration Records
Nationwide — Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing a threat of expulsion from Congress after Rep. Randy Fine, a Florida Republican, vowed to push for her removal if the Justice Department finds […]
Couple Who Claimed to Help Homeless People Convicted of Stealing $1.6M in Federal Funds Using Fake Dentures
Nationwide — Jael Watts, an African American woman from Alloway, New Jersey, and her husband Luis Pino-Copete, who is from Bogota, Colombia, were convicted of stealing more than $1.6 million […]
Singer Stephanie Mills Calls Lady Gaga a "Culture Vulture" Over Alleged Disrespect
Nationwide — Stephanie Mills says that Lady Gaga is a “culture vulture,” accusing the pop star of disrespecting her during a surprise performance years ago. The Grammy-winning R&B singer recalled […]
Local Rapper Asks Judge to Sentence Him to Death for Killing Pregnant Woman and Her Unborn Child
Nationwide — Billy Adams, a rapper known as “Ace NH” from Tampa, Florida, has asked a judge to sentence him to death after his conviction for murdering a pregnant woman […]
Black Chamber to Bring Together 750+ CEOs, Tech Leaders, and Policymakers at 11th Annual Black Diamond Summit in Virginia
As President and Co-Founder of Black BRAND, Blair Durham is leading a major three-day gathering aimed at accelerating more than $1 billion in regional economic mobility and expanding opportunities for […]
Meet the Woman Making History Teaching Black Teens in Detroit About Real Estate and Wealth-Building
From her MLK High School pilot to an intensive three-week summer experience, Cassandra Gibson’s program is helping young people understand real estate from homeownership to investment. Nationwide — What began […]
Celebrity Black Dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, Who Restored Cardi B's Smile, Says Robots Cannot Replace Dentists
Nationwide — In November 2016, during the filming of Season 7 of “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” Dr. Catrise Austin rebuilt Cardi B’s smile, and she rapped about it […]
Black Pastor Reveals That He Has Been Married to Two Wives for the Past Three Years
Nationwide — LifeWorks Church pastor Israel Ford, who is from Cleveland, Ohio, has drawn attention online after introducing his second wife to his congregation during a Sunday service. His wife, Lydia, […]
Black Mom Says Police Were Called After Her 3-Year-Old Son Was Singled Out for Being Too Good at Soccer
Nationwide — Nevada Pierre, a 3-year-old African American boy from Winter Park, Florida, has drawn widespread attention after a youth soccer league asked his family to leave a game following […]
Black Mom of 4 Who Was Missing For 5 Days Found Shot Dead in Shallow Grave
Nationwide — Seraphina Pereira, a 35-year-old African American mother of four from New York, was found dead in a shallow grave at a Queens waterfront park five days after she […]
Black Mom With 9 Children Seeks Community Help to Move Family After Losing Her Home
Nationwide — Melody Clay, an African American mother of nine from Seattle, Washington, is seeking community support to move her family after her landlord declined to renew her lease. After […]
Reality Star Anika Rashaun Dies at 34, Just Months After Learning She Had Breast Cancer
Nationwide — Former reality star Anika Rashaun, known for appearing on The Real World and The Challenge, has died at 34 after battling stage 4 breast cancer. She died on […]
Nicki Minaj Could Become White House Press Secretary, Trump Allies Suggest
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj has been floated as a possible replacement for the White House press secretary after two allies of President Donald Trump publicly suggested she could fill the […]
Siblings of Black Woman Missing for 3 Months Raise Money to Hire Private Investigator
Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, a 37-year-old African American woman from Fairfield, California, has been missing for more than three months, and her family refuses to give up the search. Her brothers, […]
Innocent 68-Year-Old Black Woman Dies After Stray Bullet Hits Her While Sitting on Her Porch
Nationwide — Pamela Shanks, a 68-year-old African American woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while sitting on the back porch of her home. Her […]
Both Grandmothers of 1-Year-Old Black Baby Killed by White Cop Speak Out
Nationwide — The family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley is demanding accountability after a white police officer fatally shot the Black toddler in Senatobia, Mississippi. Both of his grandmothers have questioned the […]
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Says That Claims About Her Marrying Her Brother Are a Conspiracy
Nationwide — Rep. Ilhan Omar has denied allegations that she married her brother to help him obtain U.S. citizenship, calling the claims baseless conspiracy theories spread by right-wing activists. In […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Faces Four Charges in Shooting That Seriously Injured a Woman
Nationwide — Martavious Grandberry, a 15-year-old African American teen from Yazoo City, Mississippi, faces four charges after police arrested him in connection with a shooting that injured 20-year-old Vaniyah Woodbury. […]
75-Year-Old Black Woman Dies After Her Car Plunges Into Contaminated Water
Nationwide — Sheila Harris, a 75-year-old African American woman from Gary, Indiana, died after her car sank into contaminated water near Buffington Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 17. Emergency crews spent hours […]
White Cop Accused of Choking Black Mom Has Been Named Officer of the Month
Nationwide — Nadia Baxter, an African American mother from New Jersey, has filed a federal lawsuit against a school police officer who allegedly choked and arrested her while she was trying […]
Kamala Harris Says She Has Yet to Decide Whether She Will Run for President Again in 2028
Nationwide — Kamala Harris has not decided whether she will run for president again in 2028, leaving the door open to another White House campaign. During a recent podcast interview, the […]
Black Women-Owned Eyewear Brand Partners With Kadeem Hardison for Netflix's "A Different World" Sequel
The reimagined frames created in partnership with Kadeem Hardison bring a key element of the series’ style into a new chapter Nationwide — Vontélle Eyewear, a Black women-owned eyewear brand […]
Young Black Mom Celebrates 13 Years of Helping Almost 1,000 Families Avoid Losing Their Homes
Nationwide — Veronica Fairweather, a young African American mother from Newark, New Jersey, has more than 13 years of experience helping families nationwide to prevent foreclosure and find legal solutions […]
Kinfolk Lit Fest, a 3-Day Event for Black Authors and Publishing Professionals, to Debut in Indianapolis in 2027
Multi-Day Celebration of Black Book Community Features Star-Studded Lineup Nationwide — A new literary experience is coming to the heart of Indiana. Kinfolk Lit Fest will make its debut at […]
Black Childhood Friends Reconnect Decades Later to Become A Couple In Their 50s
Nationwide — Gina Keller and Steve Brown knew each other as children growing up in Brooklyn, New York, but it took nearly five decades for their connection to become a […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Federal Investigation For Allegedly Marrying Her Brother to Commit Immigration Fraud
Nationwide — Federal investigators are reportedly examining DNA evidence, witness accounts, and government records as part of a years-long investigation into allegations that Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar married her brother […]
73-Year-Old Black Woman Who Survived Two Cancer Battles Gets Married For the First Time
Nationwide — Audrey Parker Green from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has married her longtime partner, Allen Green, for the first time at 73 after a 20-year relationship marked by love, commitment, […]
Barack Obama Accuses Trump Administration of Unlawfully Targeting Ilhan Omar After Federal Agents Searched Her Home
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama accused the Trump administration of using federal power to target political opponents after agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home. He warned that the […]