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Black Mom Describes Terrifying Moment Her 7-Year-Old Son Was Left on School Bus

Antonia Lacy, Black mom whose son was left on a school bus

Nationwide — Antonia Lacy, an African American mom from New Orleans, says she endured the longest 40 minutes of her life when her 7-year-old son didn’t come home from school, […]

Black Founder Celebrates Helping Her Clients Get $18M in Funding, Launches Free Webinar for Black Organizations

Linda Peavy

Nationwide — Linda M. Peavy, founder of LiPav Consulting and known nationwide as “The Grants Queen,” is celebrating a major milestone — $18 million in grant funding secured for her […]

North Carolina Black Grandma With 100+ Grandkids Turns 107 Years Old

Nationwide — Marjorie Lloyd Arnold, an African American grandmother from Raleigh, North Carolina, recently marked 107 years of life surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1918, she raised 10 children […]

Black School Principal Goes Door-to-Door to Find Her Students Who Skip Class

Peeples Middle School principal and admin

Nationwide — Dr. Bridney Pope, the principal of Peeples Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi, and her team spent two days going door-to-door to find students who have been skipping school, […]

Black Mom Goes Viral, Receives Only $500 for Running a Burger King Restaurant By Herself

Nykia Hamilton, Burger King worker

Nationwide — Nykia Hamilton, an African American mother and Burger King employee from Irmo, South Carolina, went viral after a customer filmed her calmly managing the entire restaurant alone. She […]

Founder of 2025 Forty Plus and Flirty Summer Dating Summit Empowers Grown Folks to Date with Purpose, Power, and Passion

Sharon C. Jenkins

Nationwide — Sharon C. Jenkins, Founder and CEO of the 2025 Forty Plus and Flirty Summer Dating Summit, has announced that this year’s event returns virtually August 20–23, 2025, with […]

Actress Who Played Dee From "What's Happening" TV Sitcom Has Died at Age 60

Danielle Spencer AKA Dee Whats Happening

Nationwide — Danielle Spencer, the beloved actress best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at the age of 60. Spencer […]

Viral Video Shows Fire Chief Cursing at 10-Year-Old Black Girl in Ambulance

North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company Chief Peter Alt

Nationwide — Peter Alt, a fire chief from Long Island, New York, has been suspended after viral footage showed him cursing at a crying 10-year-old African American girl strapped to […]

16-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Missing For Two Weeks, Her Family Says She Needs Her Meds

Nyla Colon

Nationwide — Nyla Colon, a 16-year-old African American girl from South Fulton, Georgia, has been missing for two weeks. Her family is urgently seeking help, saying that she has a […]

12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies By Suicide While Being Supervised by 15 Nurses

Sarah Niyimbona

Nationwide — Fifteen nurses at a children’s hospital in Spokane, Washington, have all been fired after a 12-year-old African American patient, Sarah Niyimbona, died by suicide despite being under 24-hour […]

NY Times Bestselling Street Lit Author to Host Virtual Event Honoring DJs and Literature for 52nd Anniversary of Hip Hop

Wahida Clark

Nationwide — In honor of Hip-Hop’s 52nd birthday, a cultural milestone born from the heart of the Black community, bestselling author and publishing mogul Wahida Clark is uniting music, literature, […]

62-Year-Old Black Runner Breaks Record at the National Senior Games in Iowa

Johnnie Reid

Nationwide — Johnnie Reid, a 62-year-old African American athlete who works at the State Attorney’s office in Naples, Florida, just broke a national record at the National Senior Games in […]

Disabled Black Woman Crowned Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi, Will Now Compete Nationally

Kimberly Butler

Nationwide — Kimberly Butler, an African American woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi, will represent the state in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition this August while promoting her platform, “Universal Design […]

Black Mom of 4 Now Homeless After Falling for Fake Apartment Scheme

Mary Kaphuka and her kids

Nationwide — Mary Kaphuka, an African American mother of four from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, says her family was left homeless after paying a $1,200 deposit for an apartment that turned out […]

Wingstop Employee Threw Hot Cooking Oil on Customers Over 61 Cents

Johnisa Herring

Nationwide — Johnisa Herring, a 25-year-old African American Wingstop employee in Memphis, Tennessee, has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly throwing hot cooking oil on two customers during a […]

Raven Symone's Ex-Boyfriend Cheated, Then Asked Her to Be Godmother of His Baby

Raven Symone

Nationwide — Raven Symoné shared a story about her past relationship, revealing her ex-boyfriend cheated, got another woman pregnant, and then asked her to be the baby’s godmother. She spoke […]

Woman Arrested for Pretending to Be a Nurse, She Treated More Than 4,000 Patients

Autumn Bardisa, fake nurse

Nationwide — Autumn Bardisa, a 29-year-old woman from Palm Coast, Florida, is facing serious charges after allegedly impersonating a licensed nurse and providing medical care to more than 4,000 patients […]

Black Moms Can (BMC) Program Turns Everyday Mothers into Paid Influencers, Creating a New Path to Wealth and Representation

Black Moms Can

Inclusion Solutions Incorporated (ISC) launches a people-powered alternative to fading DEI programs, starting with Black moms at the center of the movement Nationwide — As corporations slash Diversity, Equity, and […]

Black Women In Clinical Research (BWICR) Announces 3rd Annual Conference This October

Black Women in Clinical Research conference attendees

Nationwide — Black Women In Clinical Research (BWICR), the leading organization dedicated to increasing representation, equity, and advancement of Black women in the clinical research industry, proudly announces its 3rd […]

Florida Man Arrested For Having Three Wives. None of Them Knew Each Other

Henry Betsey, Jr, man married to three wives

Nationwide — Henry Betsey Jr., a 50-year-old African American man from Florida who managed to marry three different women — without any of them knowing about the others — has […]

Black Mom and Son, Grocery Store Owners Raising Funds for Youth Training Farm Near Chicago

Ena Jones and her son

Founder of Roots & Vine Produce & Café and Green Table Talks Launches Urgent Fundraiser to Secure 20-Acre Farm for Food Justice and Workforce Training Near Chicago Nationwide — Ena […]

White Farmers on Trial for Killing Two Black Women, Then Feeding Them to Pigs

White farmers in South Africa who fed two Black women to their pigs

Nationwide — A White farm owner and his farm supervisor from South Africa are on trial for allegedly shooting two Black women who entered their property and feeding their bodies […]

Salt-N-Pepa Say Their Record Label is Blocking Their Music from Streaming Amidst Lawsuit

Salt-N-Pepa

Nationwide — Hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa says fans can’t stream some of their hit songs because of a fight with Universal Music Group. They claim the company won’t give back the […]

10-Year-Old Black Girl Farmer Makes History, Awarded Full Scholarship to HBCU

Kendall Rae Johnson receiving scholarship

Nationwide — Kendall Rae Johnson, a 10-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, who is known as the state’s youngest certified farmer, has been awarded a full scholarship to South […]

Trump Says Gayle King’s Career is Over and She Has “No Talent,” She Responds

President Trump and Gayle King

Nationwide — Gayle King responded after Donald Trump claimed her career was “over” and said she had “no talent.” Trump posted the remarks on Truth Social, and King replied calmly, […]

Insightful Historical Fictional Book Emerges Amidst Removal of Stories About Slavery

The World We Left Behind by Andrea Blackstone

Author Releases New Novel Inspired by Great-Grandparent Who Was a Literary Figure Nationwide — Andrea Blackstone has created a platform to honor her ancestors, celebrate her personal identity, showcase her […]

Black Woman Entrepreneur to Make New York Fashion Week Debut Just 6 Months After Launching Luxury Handbag Brand

Verniese Brown, Founder of Vie Lorie, a Black-owned handbag brand

Nationwide — In a remarkable feat rarely seen in the world of luxury fashion, Black entrepreneur and designer Verniese Brown will make her New York Fashion Week debut this September, […]

14-Year-Old Teen Allegedly Shot and Killed His Parents After an Argument

David Lee and Brandi Smith

Nationwide — Trevor Lee, a 14-year-old African American teen from Middleburg, Florida, shot and killed his parents after an argument, then turned himself in at a nearby church, according to […]

Woman Arrested for Buying Lamborghini While Receiving Medicaid Benefits

Candace Taylor

Nationwide — Candace Taylor, an African American woman from Slidell, Louisiana, was arrested after police said she lied to get Medicaid benefits while her businesses made millions. She allegedly used […]

Groundbreaking Documentary on HIV and Aging in the Black Community Now Streaming on Prime Video

Even Me the Journey directed by Megan T. Ebor

Nationwide — After more than ten years in development, Even Me the Journey, the powerful feature documentary directed by Dr. Megan T. Ebor, is now available to stream on Prime […]

8-Year-Old Track Star Wins Double Gold in USATF Youth Junior Olympics

Hope Bradley

Nationwide — 8-year-old track star Hope Bradley from Gwinnett County has captured the nation’s attention by winning double gold medals at the 2025 USATF Youth Junior Olympics. Competing against top […]

Black Woman Admitted to NYC Hospital Over 100 Days Ago, But Nobody Knows Who She Is

Black woman named Pam who has been at a NYC hospital for 100 days

Nationwide — Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in New York City is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman of African descent who has remained hospitalized for more than […]

Black Mom Says School Staffer Punched Her 12-Year-Old Son So Hard That His Tooth Came Out

Peyton Outlaw, Black student hit by school staffer

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

Calayah

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

Viola Ford Fletcher

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

Lady Adrena

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

Mercedes Wells and her husband with their baby

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

Celeste Rivas and D4vd

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

Connor Grubb, white police officer acquitted

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

Natalie Wallace

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

Nicole Staples

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

Jocelyn Byrum

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

Carshawnda Hatter and kids

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

Tiffany Haddish

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

Stephen A. Smith, Michelle Obama

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

Woman twerking at a casket at a funeral with kids president

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

Patrick Beverley

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

Trump called reporter Piggy

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

Nicki Minaj giving her UN speech

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

TikTok star Girlala

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

Mercedes Wells

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

Akon and his wife, Tomeka

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

Janekqua Thornton

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

Sydney Hardeman

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

Anya Richmond, Black mom of autistic son killed

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

Ray J, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner

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

Nicki Minaj and President Trump

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

MacKenzie Scott

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

Candace Owens and President Trump

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

Marla McCants

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

Victoria Reese

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

Andrea Lacey, Founder and CEO of Luvs Brownies

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

Trump mocking Ilhan Omar

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

Brenay Kennard

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 […]