Nationwide — A couple from Muskogee, Oklahoma, is facing serious charges after an 11-year-old girl in their care gave birth at home. Authorities say the child, who was 36 weeks […]
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Black Nonprofit Founder Launches Partnership to Ensure That Babies Who Lose Their Moms During Childbirth Still Receive Human Milk
15 Human Milk Banks partner with award-winning Maternal Health Advocate to provide immediate access to donor milk and to create an ounce-for-ounce national donation network for infants impacted by the […]
Black Woman Killed By Her Husband Just One Month After Asking for Restraining Order
Nationwide — Latricia Green, an African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, was shot and killed by her ex-husband at the hospital where she worked, just one month after she tried […]
Dad and Son from Alabama Charged with Stealing $774K From Elderly Woman
Nationwide — Father and son Charles and Dillon Cook, who are from Mobile, have been accused of stealing $774,000 from an elderly woman’s retirement account after gaining her trust through […]
3-Year-Old Girl Still Fighting for Her Life After Surviving Car Crash in a Lake
Nationwide — A 3-year-old African American girl named Hailey from Spalding County, Georgia, is in critical condition after a car crash left her severely injured. The driver, her godmother Nafeeza […]
Black Teen Inventor of Gabby Bows Lands Retail Deal in 600 Claire's Stores
Nationwide — Gabby Goodwin invented GaBBY Bows, the first and only anti-slip double-face double-snap barrette at the age of seven with her mom, Rozalynn, and holds three U.S. patents. The […]
Trump Wants Black Federal Reserve Governor to Resign. She Responds
Nationwide — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected Donald Trump’s demand that she should resign over mortgage fraud allegations. As the first Black woman to serve on the Fed board, […]
Black Woman Who Invested $40K into a Salon Files Lawsuit After Being Denied a Business Permit
Nationwide — Khalilah Few, an African American woman from Clayton County, Georgia, is suing the county after officials denied her permit to open a new salon. The rejection came after […]
Dr. Umar Offers Women a $500 Private Lunch With Him to Raise Funds For His Academy
Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson is under fire after asking supporters for $500 donations in exchange for private lunches, a move meant to raise money for his Frederick Douglass Marcus […]
Black Couple Brings Custom Glow-in-the-Dark Keyrings for Fundraisers and Events
Nationwide — Marcus and Shauanna Parker, an African American couple from North Texas, are lighting up fundraising and personal branding with their innovative, solar-powered 3D printing lab — and now […]
Black Community in Manhattan, Kansas, Seeks to Raise $1.7M to Restore a Historic Black Church
Their goal is to restore Shepard’s Chapel, a historic Black church, and transform it into a cultural center. Nationwide — Amid a national surge in efforts to erase marginalized histories […]
Black Couple Takes Over 30 Underprivileged Children on Vacation With Them
Nationwide — Vanessa and Robert Williams, an African American couple from Camilla, Georgia, made a dream come true for more than 30 underprivileged children by taking them on a beach […]
New Book Tells the Story of the Black World Champions of Pro Wrestling
Nationwide — Professional wrestling has become one of America’s most popular forms of entertainment. Research shows that 30 percent of Americans are consistent viewers of television and/or streaming wrestling programs. […]
Founder of Spirit Awakening Foundation Celebrates 30 Years with Legacy of Love Gala in Los Angeles
Nationwide — The Spirit Awakening Foundation (SAF), a trailblazing arts-based nonprofit empowering incarcerated and underserved youth, will mark three decades of transformative work with its 30th Anniversary Legacy of Love […]
Singer Tamar Braxton Says She Almost Died After Being Found in Pool of Her Own Blood
Nationwide — Tamar Braxton revealed she nearly died after a mysterious incident left her in a pool of blood with serious injuries. The singer said she fractured her nose, lost […]
Author Releases First Crypto Investment Book for Black Women Over 40
Nationwide — Ansylla Ramsey, a seasoned educator and crypto coach, has officially become the first African American woman to write a book that simplifies cryptocurrency investing specifically for women over […]
Black Woman Makes History as the Only Dentist Offering Affordable, No Prep Neer Veneer Smile Makeovers in NYC and Michigan
Nationwide — Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, known as “The Queen of Smiles” for transforming the smiles of stars like Cardi B and boxing champion Claressa Shields, is changing […]
Black Mom and Son Launch Black-Owned Wellness Lounge Called The Vitamin Suite in Maryland
Nationwide — Lakel Ebb, BSN, RN, and her son, Founder and CEO of The Vitamin Suite in PG County, Maryland, are transforming the way communities think about health, healing, and […]
Woman Arrested for Threatening to Kill President Trump, Now Faces Two Felony Charges
Nationwide — Nathalie Rose Jones, a 50-year-old woman from Lafayette, Indiana, was arrested in Washington, D.C. after making repeated threats on social media to kill President Donald Trump. She now […]
Former Prison Guard Sentenced to 224 Years for Raping Female Inmates
Nationwide — Gregory Rodriguez, a former correctional officer at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, was sentenced to 224 years in prison for sexually assaulting inmates. The ruling followed […]
Black Nurse Launches 100% Organic, Holistic Coffee Brand That Helps to Boost Mental Health
Nationwide — For millions of people, the day doesn’t truly begin until that first sip of coffee. But for Jessica Francois, founder of Heavenz Shroomz Coffee, that morning ritual is […]
Black Mom and Two Children from Alabama Killed in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Nationwide — Kenneth Smith Jr., a 44-year-old man in Daphne, Alabama, is suspected of fatally shooting his wife and two children before taking his own life. Deputies found the family […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Saves Her Grandparents From House Fire in Mississippi
Nationwide — De’Meria Thomas, an 8-year-old African American girl from Greenville, Mississippi, quickly stopped a fire from spreading inside her grandparents’ home using a fire extinguisher. Her quick actions kept […]
New Orleans' First Black Woman Mayor Faces Federal Charges Over Secret Relationship With Bodyguard
Nationwide — LaToya Cantrell, who became the first Black female mayor of New Orleans about 7 years ago, has been recently indicted in a case accusing her of trying to cover […]
State Closes NYC Daycare After 1-Year-Old Black Girl Drowns in Pool
Nationwide — River Edima Wilson, a 1-year-old African American girl from New York, drowned at a Bronx day care that had previously passed multiple state inspections with no reported issues. […]
10-Year-Old Missing Black Girl Finally Found, Now Her Mom to Be Charged With Kidnapping
Nationwide — Gorgeuss McGrew, a 10-year-old African American girl from Jackson, Mississippi, was found safe hours after being reported missing. Police say her biological mother, who does not have custody, […]
Actress Halle Berry Responds to Ex-Husband Who Says She Didn't Cook or Clean
Nationwide — Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, 58, appeared to subtly respond to recent remarks made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about her domestic habits during their […]
Black Mom of 10 Found Shot to Death, Becomes 2nd Person in Her Family to Be Murdered
Nationwide — Latoysia Denisha Davis, a 34-year-old African American mother, was found shot to death in Orange County, Florida. She leaves behind 10 children and a grieving family, marking the […]
Black Woman Dies While Visiting Her Husband Overnight in Prison. He's Been Charged With Murder
Nationwide — Stephanie Diane Dowells, a 62-year-old African American woman from California who was visiting her husband in prison, died overnight in November 2024. Authorities say her husband strangled her […]
A Black Mom's Instincts Led to an Early Diagnosis and Helped Save Her Son's Life
Nationwide — A recent medical scare in Montgomery, Texas, nearly cost 18-year-old Phillip Raglin his life — but thanks to his mother, Leslie Holts, the recent Montgomery High School graduate […]
Sha'carri Richardson Speaks Out After Being Arrested at Airport for Pushing Her Boyfriend
Nationwide — Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson is speaking out and taking responsibility following her recent arrest. The 24-year-old was taken into custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27 […]
Results of Wendy Williams' Tests Confirm Her Original Diagnosis, She Has Dementia
Nationwide — Wendy Williams has undergone a new round of cognitive testing this week, and according to People, the results reaffirm her original medical diagnosis. While the full test details […]
Black Mom Says School Staffer Punched Her 12-Year-Old Son So Hard That His Tooth Came Out
Nationwide — A staff member at KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy has been fired after allegedly punching a seventh grader so hard that the blow knocked out one of the boy’s […]
Georgia Family Celebrates 1-Year-Old Black Girl Who Beat Kidney Cancer
Nationwide — Calayah, a 1-year-old African American girl from North Druid Hills, Georgia, who has spent most of her short life fighting kidney cancer, celebrated a major milestone at the […]
Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre Has Died at 111 Years Old
Nationwide — Viola Ford Fletcher — widely known as “Mother Fletcher” and celebrated as the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — has died at 111, her […]
Lady Adrena Shines Nationally as a Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour
Nationwide — Sweet Success Records and Prime Time Promotions LLC proudly announce that hometown blues recording artist Lady Adrena has reached an exciting new milestone in her musical journey. After […]
Hospital Fires Doctor and Nurse Who Denied Pregnant Black Mom Who Gave Birth in Her Car
Nationwide — Franciscan Health Crown Point, a hospital in northwest Indiana, has taken the drastic step of firing both the doctor and nurse involved in the care of 38-year-old Mercedes […]
14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas' Dismembered Body Had Been Frozen, Cause of Death Difficult to Determine
Nationwide — Authorities investigating the disturbing death of Celeste Rivas, a 14-year-old teen whose remains were discovered inside the trunk of musician D4vd’s Tesla, are now facing major obstacles in […]
White Police Officer Acquitted in Death of Pregnant Black Mom Accused of Shoplifting
Nationwide — A 21-year-old pregnant African American mother from Ohio, Ta’Kiya Young, lost her life during a confrontation with police in a supermarket parking lot, and the officer who fired […]
All Three Suspects Acquitted in 2020 Shooting That Killed 7-Year-Old Black Girl
Nationwide — Terell Boyd, one of the four men charged in the 2020 shooting that killed 7-year-old Natalie Wallace, was found not guilty this week. The ruling came nearly five […]
"Teacher of the Year" Arrested After Video Shows Her Hitting Her Son
Nationwide — Nicole Staples, who was awarded as one of the Teachers of the Year in the state of Alabama, is now facing a child abuse charge after a video […]
Black Mom Charged With Attempted Murder for Trying to Terminate Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Jocelyn Byrum, a 20-year-old African American woman from South Carolina, now faces serious charges after police said she tried to end her pregnancy without medical help. Investigators said […]
Parents Defend Their Kids Who Attacked Black Mom and 9-Year-Old Son in Chicago
Nationwide — Carshawnda Hatter, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, and her 9-year-old son were violently attacked by a group of children while walking home from school, leaving both […]
Comedian Tiffany Haddish Explains How and Why She Married Herself
Nationwide — Comedian Tiffany Haddish is sharing more about why she chose to marry herself, a moment she features in her new docuseries. The 45-year-old star explains how the idea […]
Michelle Obama Says America is "Not Ready" For Female President, Stephen A. Smith Disagrees
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith challenged Michelle Obama’s claim that Americans are “not ready” for a female president, pointing to recent elections as proof that voters will support women in leadership. […]
Woman Blasted for Twerking in Front of Casket at Funeral With Kids Present
Nationwide — A woman from Kansas City has gone viral for an especially shocking moment caught on video during a funeral, where she was seen twerking in front of a […]
Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Allegedly Choked and Punched His 15-Year-Old Baby Sister
Nationwide — Former NBA star Patrick Beverley, 37, is now facing serious allegations after being arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, over claims that he assaulted his 15-year-old sister during […]
Trump Called a Reporter "Piggy" After She Asked About Epstein Emails
Nationwide — President Trump dismissed a reporter on Air Force One Friday, calling her “piggy” when she asked about his name appearing in emails linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey […]
Nicki Minaj Becomes First Rapper to Address United Nations, Thanks Trump
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj gave credit to President Donald Trump during her U.N. speech on Tuesday, acknowledging his role in highlighting violence in Nigeria, but she stressed she is not […]
TikTok Star Girlalala Dies at 21 Over the Weekend, Her Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — TikTok star Girlalala was shot and killed over the weekend in Florida. She was only 21 years old. Authorities say her boyfriend allegedly shot her after a heated […]
Black Mom Says She Was Forced to Give Birth on Highway After Hospital Sent Her Home
Nationwide — Mercedes Wells, an African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, says she gave birth on a highway after an Indiana hospital sent her home, leaving her and her husband […]
Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support
Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]
Ohio Woman Claims She Tripped, Fell, Accidentally Fired Gun at School Parking Lot
Nationwide — Janekqua Thornton, an African American woman from Columbus, Ohio, is arrested after police say she accidentally fired a gun in a school parking lot. She claims she tripped […]
Beyoncé Fan Who Went Viral Dies at 25, Just Months Before Her Wedding
Nationwide — Sydney Hardeman, who went viral in 2019 for her stunned reaction to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, has died at 25. Her family says she took her own life, leaving […]
Black Mom from Wisconsin Killed in Front of Her Autistic Child
Nationwide — A’nya Raymond, an African American mother from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was tragically shot and killed, leaving her 7-year-old autistic son alone on the streets. Police say the suspect is […]
Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement
Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]
Nicki Minaj Joins Trump Administration to Address the United Nations
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj, 41, the Trinidad-born rap superstar who built a global brand from Queens, New York, is stepping into an unexpected political spotlight with the Trump Administration. In […]
Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife, MacKenzie Scott, Gives More Than $700M to HBCUs
Nationwide — MacKenzie Scott, who was the ex-wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos, has donated more than $700 million to HBCUs. A billionaire herself, she continues to provide some of the […]
Candace Owens Says President Trump is Being Blackmailed
Nationwide — Candace Owens, a 35-year-old conservative commentator based in the United States and known for her political media ventures, including the BLEXIT Foundation, is making headlines after issuing explosive […]
Black Mom of 3 Transforms from 800 Pounds to Nearly 300 Pounds, Looks Completely Different
Nationwide — Marla McCants, an African American woman who once weighed nearly 800 pounds, has lost almost 500 pounds and completely transformed her life. Today, she thrives as a motivational speaker, […]
Woman From Mississippi Arrested for Illegally Getting $25K in SNAP Benefits
Nationwide — Victoria Reese, a woman from Mississippi, was arrested after investigators said she collected more than $25,000 in SNAP benefits by giving incorrect information about her household and income. […]
Owner of Black-Owned Dessert Food Truck Launches 2026 Scholarship Program
Celebrating Five Years of Empowering Students Through Perseverance and Purpose Nationwide — As Andrea Lacy, the Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies approaches its 30th anniversary, the beloved Bay Area […]
Trump Mocks Somalian Politician Who Said She Could Never Be Deported
Nationwide — President Trump and the White House appeared to mock Rep. Ilhan Omar, a U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district, after a photo was posted of Trump waving […]
TikTok Star Ordered to Pay $1.75M After Having an Affair With Her Married Manager
Nationwide — Brenay Kennard, a TikTok influencer from Durham, North Carolina, was ordered to pay $1.75 million after a jury found her responsible for breaking up her manager’s marriage through […]