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Alabama Black Grandma Accuses Birmingham Judge and DHR Social Workers of Abuse and Neglect

Lucretia J. Scott, Black grandmother accuses judge and social workers

Nationwide — Lucretia J. Scott, a devoted African American grandmother from Birmingham, Alabama, is raising serious allegations of abuse, neglect, and judicial misconduct against Judge William Alan Summers and social […]

Black Author Releases New Children's Book About Friendship, Creativity, and Community

Ladie Warfield, author of Have You Seen My Hat

A heartwarming new children’s book is galloping into the hearts of readers. Nationwide — Have You Seen My Hat?, written by Kentucky native Ladie Warfield, is a joyful adventure celebrating […]

Ice Cube's New "War of the Worlds" Movie Harshly Criticized, Seen as a Major Disappointment

Ice Cube

Nationwide — Ice Cube’s new sci-fi movie War of the Worlds is now streaming on Amazon Prime, but it quickly faced harsh criticism. Critics and viewers slammed the film for […]

Florida Black Mom Sent to Jail for 7 Days Because Her Lawn Had Brown Grass

Irena Green

Nationwide — Irena Green, an African American woman from Tampa, Florida, ended up in jail after a long fight with her homeowners’ association over small issues like brown grass and […]

Black Woman Survivor of Boating Accident in Bahamas Released From Florida Hospital

Hannah Smith

Nationwide — Hannah Smith, a 22-year-old African American woman from Tennessee who survived a devastating accident in the Bahamas, has said an emotional goodbye to the South Florida hospital where […]

Black Mom's 3-Year-Old Son Beaten to Death By Her Boyfriend While She Was at a Job Interview

Emmanuel Ware

Nationwide — A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after admitting to fatally beating his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son in 2021. Timothy Robinson, 37, pleaded guilty […]

Ray J Speaks on Rumors About Him and Whitney Houston's Death

Whitney Houston and Ray J

Nationwide — Singer Ray J is clearing his name, denying long-running rumors that he was involved in Whitney Houston’s 2012 death. He says the claims are false, disrespectful, and painful […]

Anthony Anderson Admits His Remarks to a 17-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan Were "In Poor Taste"

Nationwide — Actor and host Anthony Anderson admitted more than two decades later that a 2003 interview he did with 17-year-old Lindsay Lohan was “in poor taste” after resurfaced clips […]

Black Mom Seeks Answers After 2-Year-Old Son Dies From Choking at Daycare

Nationwide — The family of a 2-year-old boy, Saunti Cooke, who died after choking on food at a New Britain, Connecticut day care, is demanding answers and accountability. His mother […]

Black Mom Brings Son to Police Station After Assaulting Walmart Worker

Norman Whitlock

Nationwide — An African American mother from Magee, Mississippi, drove her son to the police station after he was accused of assaulting a Walmart employee. Her son, Norman Whitlock, was […]

Black Mom and Son-Owned Skincare Brand Bullied and Targeted by Non-Black-Owned Cosmetics Company

Patrice Chappelle and her son, Bron

Nationwide — Patrice Chappelle and her 14-year-old son, Bron, the founders of MELANBrand Skin, a Black-owned natural skincare brand for children, are standing their ground after receiving a legally intimidating […]

Building Balacia: Becoming a Multi-Million Dollar Jewelry Icon as a New Mother Navigating Post Partum

Jasmine Carter, Founder of Balacia

From postpartum fog to millions in sales, Balacia CEO Jasmine Carter opens up about building a faith-driven luxury brand through diamonds, prayers, and passion. Nationwide — Jasmine Carter is known […]

Black Cancer Survivor Releases Her 4th Novel for Young Adults

Kids at Latimer High 2 Spring Fever by DJ Copeland

Nationwide — At a time when all seemed lost, swept into a dismal world of doctors and chemo while the outside world seemed out of her grasp, cancer patient and […]

Black Entrepreneur Receives 2025 CREA Global Award for Innovation in Relationship Wellness and Holistic Healing

Versandra Kennebrew

Nationwide — Acclaimed wellness entrepreneur, author, and retreat founder Versandra Kennebrew has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 CREA Global Award, presented by Brainz Magazine. The award honors […]

Black Dentist Visits Local Elementary School in Boston to Inspire Students

Caroline Clerisme

Nationwide — Dr. Caroline Clerisme, a respected dentist, author, and founder of Doctors Out of Debt, recently visited Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School in Boston, Massachussetts, delivering an inspirational message […]

Black Groom-To-Be Killed by Drunk Driver in Wrong-Way Crash Just 1 Day Before His Wedding

Kirk Walker with his fiance

Nationwide — Kirk Walker, an African American father of three from New York, was killed in a wrong-way crash caused by a drunk teenager who had just left a Manhattan […]

Young Black Entrepreneur Making Homeownership a Reality for Women and Moms

Kiyah Elana

Nationwide — Kiyah Elana, a 27-year-old African American mom from San Diego, California, has launched Help For Women, a new program to help other women and moms become homeowners. As […]

Singer Ciara Receives Benin Citizenship After Tracing Her African Roots

Ciara receives her Benin citizenship

Nationwide — Grammy Award-winning American singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin, making her one of the first high-profile individuals to receive citizenship under a new law aimed […]

Trump Wants Beyoncé Prosecuted For Allegedly Being Paid $11M to Endorse Kamala Harris

Beyoncé during Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign

Nationwide — Donald Trump recently called for Beyoncé to be prosecuted, claiming she was illegally paid $11 million to endorse Kamala Harris during the 2024 campaign. But public records and […]

California Man Arrested Again For Sniffing Women's Rear Ends

Calese Carron Crowder

Nationwide — Calese Carron Crowder, a 38-year-old registered sex offender from Glendale, California, has been arrested once again this week for allegedly engaging in inappropriate behavior at a Walmart in […]

Black Grandma of 7, Former U.S. Army Soldier Stops Passenger from Entering Airplane Cockpit

Nicole Pruitt

Nationwide — Nicole Pruitt, an African American woman with seven grandchildren and an Army veteran, stopped another woman from trying to enter the cockpit on a recent Delta Airlines flight […]

43-Year-Old Meagan Good, "I'm Now Ready to Have Kids with Jonathan Majors"

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good married

Nationwide — At the age of 43, actress Meagan Good says she’s ready to have children with her husband, actor Jonathan Majors. She credits the timing, their strong bond, and […]

Missing 9-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing By Her Dad Had Drowned, Dad Arrested

Melina Frattolin

Nationwide — Melina Frattolin, a 9-year-old girl who was found dead in upstate New York, died from drowning, authorities said. Her father now faces murder charges, accused of killing her […]

1-Year-Old Black Girl Shot in Washington, DC, Now in Critical Condition

A'Zouri, 1-year-old girl shot in Southeast D.C.

Nationwide — A’Zouri, a 1-year-old African American girl, is in critical condition after being shot outside her Southeast, Washington D.C. home. She was hit by stray bullets and now needs […]

Black Women Veterans' Home That Was Featured on "Extreme Makeover" Has Allegedly Been Stolen

Jubilee House featured on Extreme Makeover

They Allege Property Seizure and Unfair Treatment Nationwide — The famed Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project known as the “Jubilee House,” completed in July 2011 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is […]

Florida Man Indicted After Punching 1-Year-Old Black Girl to Death

Deric Young and Ky'meria German

Nationwide — Deric Young, a 25-year-old man from Tallahassee, Florida, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of 1-year-old Ky’meria German. Police […]

45-Year-Old Venus Williams Becomes Oldest Woman to Win a Singles Match

Venus Williams

Nationwide — Venus Williams made history at 45 years old by winning a singles match at the DC Open, becoming the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to do so. She […]

Police Officer Who Shot and Killed Breonna Taylor Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison

Brett Hankison, former police officer who shot and killed Breonna Taylor, sentenced

Nationwide — Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, who was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during the raid where she was killed, has been sentenced to 33 months […]

Black Couple Launches New Platform as a Digital Home for Black Creators, Entrepreneurs, and Culture

Founders of BlackEx

Nationwide — A bold new digital destination has officially soft-launched, setting the stage for a platform that centers Black voices, Black enterprise, and Black culture. blackEX is now live, inviting […]

Black Woman Denied Boarding Her Flight Because Her Shorts Were "Too Short"

Tanasia Grayer

Nationwide — Tanasia Grayer, an African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, says that Spirit Airlines stopped her from boarding a flight in Miami because her shorts were “too short.” The […]

Black Woman From Atlanta Makes History, Turns 105 Years Old

Valena York Henderson

Nationwide — Valena York Henderson, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, recently turned 105 and celebrated the milestone with family and friends. The gathering honored her life of love, […]

Man Killed His Wife and "Felt Bad," So He Also Killed His Ex-Wife Because He Says She "Deserved It"

Timothy Taylor

Nationwide — Timothy Taylor, a 38-year-old African American man from New York City, admitted to killing both his wife and ex-wife just two weeks apart. He told investigators he “felt […]

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 […]