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31-Year-Old Black Influencer Dies Suspiciously, Her Family Questions Her White Boyfriend’s Story

Ashlee Jenae with her white boyfriend Joe McCann

Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, an African American woman from Miami, Florida, was found dead while on a luxury trip in Tanzania after celebrating her 31st birthday and engagement. Her family […]

Pregnant Rapper ‘Siditty’ Killed in Atlanta, Shot 4 Times in the Face

Qualeisha Barnes, also known as rapper Siditty

Nationwide — Qualeisha Barnes, an African American rapper from Detroit, Michigan, who was pregnant, died in Atlanta, Georgia, after a shooting inside a car. Police say she was shot four […]

Black Historian Honored as Her Groundbreaking Research on the 1619 Slavery Remembrance is Accepted at the Fort Monroe National Monument

Venita Benitez and her research on the 1619 Slavery Landing

Nationwide — As the nation prepares for the dedication of the first phase of the African Landing Memorial Plaza at Fort Monroe on April 24th, in Hampton, Virginia, new attention […]

Retired Black Businesswoman Accuses Her White Neighbors of Stalking, Harassment, and Invasion of Privacy

Sheila Lynch

Nationwide — Sheila Lynch, a 67-year-old retired African American businesswoman, is accusing a group of white vigilante neighbors of executing a coordinated campaign of terror, sexual harassment, and criminal invasion […]

Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together

Judge Greg Mathis and his wife Linda Mathis

Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]

Pastor and Wife Face Charges in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Their Foster Children

Rodney Gibson and Kawiana Young

Nationwide — Rodney Gibson, a pastor from Columbia, South Carolina, and his wife, Kawiana Young, were arrested after authorities accused Gibson of sexually abusing a foster child in their home. […]

Mom Faces Child Abuse Charges for Allegedly Spraying Bear Spray on Her Two Children

Christie Lashay Williams

Nationwide — Christie Lashay Williams, a 37-year-old mother from Leeds, Alabama, faces child abuse charges after police say she sprayed her two young children with bear spray inside their home. The […]

Former Miss North Carolina Sadly Dies at 22 After Fight with Rare Cancer

Carrie Everett, former Miss North Carolina

Nationwide — Carrie Everett, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in 2024, sadly died at 22 after a rare cancer diagnosis. She battled metastatic gastric cancer and passed away following months […]

Black Family Upset as Dentists Still Write Millions of Prescriptions a Year for an Antibiotic That Killed Their 92-Year-Old Grandma

Delores Hernandez Owens

Nationwide — An African American family from Southern California continues to speak out after the death of 92-year-old Dolores Hernandez Owens, whose passing has been linked to complications from the […]

First Black Woman President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Which Operates 190 Restaurants, Releases New Book About Leadership

Kelia Bazile, President of Carrabbas Italian Grill

Nationwide — Kelia Bazile, is making history as the first Black female president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which operates 190 restaurants in 28 states and internationally in Brazil and Mexico, […]

How One Woman Recovered $6M and Why Black Women Entrepreneurs Need to Hear Her Story

Dee Bowden

Nationwide — The deals are closing. The work is getting done. The invoices are going out. But for many Black women entrepreneurs, the money is not coming in on time. […]

Candace Owens Calls Trump a “Mad King” and Says His Administration is "Satanic"

Candace Owens calls Trump Mad King

Nationwide — Candace Owens has called for President Donald Trump’s removal from office after escalating political remarks and labeled him the “Mad King Trump.” She has accused his leadership of […]

73-Year-Old School Bus Driver Arrested for Allegedly Strangling a Student

Effie Wynn

Nationwide — Effie Wynn, a 73-year-old African American school bus driver from Lynchburg, Virginia, was arrested after allegedly strangling a student on the bus while parked at a school. Police […]

Pregnant Black Mom Arrested for Killing Her Boyfriend After He Attacked Her During Baby Shower

Keisha Golden

Nationwide — Keshia Golden, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, is facing murder charges after her boyfriend allegedly attacked her at her baby shower while she was 8 months […]

Actress Gabrielle Union's Father Dies at 81 After Years of Battling Dementia

Gabrielle Union and her father Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr.

Nationwide — Gabrielle Union’s father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr., has died at 81 after a long battle with dementia. She confirmed his death through an Instagram tribute, noting he had been […]

HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships

Dr. Troya Bishop, author of Answers to Intimacy book

Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]

"Black and Dyslexic" Podcast Hosts Join "Literacy Now" Miniseries to Empower Black Families Facing Dyslexia

Black and Dyslexic podcast hosts on Literacy Now miniseries

Episode Highlights Advocacy, Stigma Reduction, and Educational Equity – Connected to NAACP Image Award-Nominated Documentary Left Behind Nationwide — In a compelling new episode of the Literacy Now, Together miniseries, […]

Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide

Essynce Moore

Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]

Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade

Angel Reese Atlanta Dream

Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]

Actor Terry Crews' Wife, Rebecca, Reveals She Has Parkinson’s Disease

Rebecca King-Crews

Nationwide — Rebecca King-Crews, the wife of actor Terry Crews, has been quietly battling Parkinson’s disease for nearly a decade. She has now shared her experience publicly after a recent […]

White Suspect Arrested for Shooting a Black Mom and Her Son Over a Parking Dispute

Brandon Casto, Tania and Jericho Mangual

Nationwide — Brandon Casto, a 28-year-old white man from Akron, Ohio, has been arrested and is being held on a $3 million bond after a parking dispute that escalated into […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Conflicting Information About Her Son’s Murder Case

Anita Drake and her son Omar

Nationwide — Anita Drake, the African American mother of 21-year-old Omar Drake who was found dead near train tracks in Jackson, says she was told his murder case had been […]

Hundreds of Black Women and Families to Learn About Homeownership Programs During Free Webinar

Zoom call about DPA homeownership programs

Nationwide — A powerful new opportunity is opening doors to wealth, stability, and generational progress as a free online event on Zoom called the DPA/ Homeownership Programs Webinar is set […]

Meet the Black Woman Whose Startup Helps Professionals Track and Leverage Career Growth

Laneisha Roberts

Nationwide — Laneisha Roberts, the Founder and CEO of ReviewTailor, has announced the official launch of Career Companion, an AI-powered platform designed to give professionals clarity, structure, and strategy for […]

23-Year-Old Black Woman Making History as the Youngest Person to Run for Mayor of Bowie, Maryland

Rebecca Pearce

Nationwide — Rebecca Pearce is running for mayor of Bowie, Maryland, becoming the youngest candidate ever to enter the city’s mayoral race. At 23, she is campaigning on affordability, stronger […]

Daycare Worker Accidentally Dropped 3-Month-Old Baby and Delayed Getting Medical Help

Leah Marie Stewart

Nationwide — Leah Marie Stewart, an African American daycare worker from Austin, Texas, is facing a felony charge after allegedly dropping a 3-month-old baby. Investigators said the infant suffered a […]

Black Grandpa and His 3 Granddaughters Tragically Die in House Fire While Sleeping

Walter Palmer, and his granddaughters Kassidy, Mary, and Ivory James

Nationwide — Walter Palmer, a 71-year-old grandfather, and his 3 granddaughters 16-year-old Kassidy James, 11-year-old Mary James, and 7-year-old Ivory James, died in a house fire early Wednesday in Crete, Illinois. […]

Black Baby Fatally Shot While Inside Stroller During Drive-By Shooting in Brooklyn

Kaori Patterson-Moore

Nationwide — Kaori Patterson-Moore, a 7-month-old African American child from New York City, was killed after being struck by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Brooklyn. Two suspects […]

Black Woman Shot and Killed in Front of Her Children Had a History of Mental Health Problems

Monae Brooks

Nationwide — Monae Brooks, a 32-year-old African American mother of two from Harris County, Texas, was shot and killed in front of her children after a roadside confrontation. Investigators say […]

White Police Officer Appears to Slam Black Teen Girl Face-First on the Pavement

Erin Cowser

Nationwide — Erin Cowser, a 17-year-old African American girl from San Bernardino County, California, was allegedly slammed face-first onto concrete by a police officer in May 2025, leaving her unconscious with […]

Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album

Cardi B course in Howard University

Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]

Black Woman Killed in Zip-Lining Accident While on Vacation in Puerto Rico

Tamirah Dix

Nationwide — Tamirah Dix, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, died in Puerto Rico after suffering a head injury while zip-lining. Her family is arranging to bring her body back […]


Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem

Temne Hardaway with her family

From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]

Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, Founders of Coc Marketplace

Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]

Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018

Kierra Coles

Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Reaches Settlement, Agrees to Give His Daughter Most of the Estate

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his mother Pamela Warner

Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mom, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians of her late son’s daughter over the child’s inheritance. The agreement would give his daughter most […]

Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter

Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper

Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]

Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”

Vivica A. Fox in The Wrong Housemaid

HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]

The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill

Kelia R. Bazile

Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]

Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis

Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall

Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]

Black Woman Has Not Eaten in More Than 2 Weeks to Protest Trump's Food Stamp Cuts

Liz Wills-O'Gilvie

Nationwide — Liz Wills-O’Gilvie, a 63-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts, has gone 15 days without food to protest cuts to food assistance. She is urging Governor Maura Healey […]

Innocent Black Nurse Jailed for 4 Days After Police Mistake Her for Woman Who Stole Her Identity

Elaine McAlister

Nationwide — Elaine McAlister, an African American nurse, spent four days in jail after police mistakenly arrested her over a marijuana warrant issued for another woman. The arrest happened at […]

Black Woman Who Had Recently Earned Her Doctorate Sadly Killed in Mass Shooting at a Party

Dr. Shandrika Hayslett

Nationwide — Dr. Shandrika Hayslett, a 34-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was killed during a shooting at a family celebration, just months after earning her doctoral degree. Four […]

Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids

Annette Bentley-Smith, Founder of Kobes Storytime Plus Tales

Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]

6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus

Winter Jones with her father Bryan Jones

Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]

Two Women Who Met as Teens Discover They Are Biological Sisters 40 Years Later

Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen

Nationwide — Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen grew up in separate adoptive families in the Netherlands after they were left at orphanages in India as infants. They met by chance […]

63-Year-Old Black Woman Disappears in Las Vegas and Her Family Received Text Messages Asking for Bitcoin

Alisa Goods

Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old African American woman from Brooklyn, New York, disappeared in Las Vegas after leaving a friend’s apartment on August 8. Her family later received suspicious messages […]

Pregnant Black Teen Arrested for Taking Pills to Terminate Her Pregnancy at 31 Weeks

Syeisha Jadan Johnson

Nationwide — Syeisha Jadan Johnson, an 18-year-old African American teen from Durham, North Carolina, faces multiple charges after investigators say she took abortion pills while about 31 weeks pregnant. She later […]

Mom Charged in 1-Year-Old Son's Hot Car Death Allowed to Attend His Funeral

Deja Coleman

Nationwide — Deja Coleman, a 29-year-old African American mother from Lawrenceville, Georgia who is facing a murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old son, Daniel, was allowed to visit […]

Innocent Black Mom Killed as Gunmen Fire 95 Rounds at Her Home

Shaquander Mixon

Nationwide — Shaquander Mixon, a 43-year-old African American mother from Lee County, South Carolina, was fatally shot after multiple people opened fire on a home late Saturday night. Investigators found […]

Former NFL Player Gets Early Release From Prison to Be With His Dying 8-Year-Old Daughter

Wendell Smallwood Jr. and his daughter

Nationwide — Wendell Smallwood Jr., a former NFL player, will reportedly be released from prison early to spend his 8-year-old daughter’s final days with her as she battles cancer. The […]

Ronnie’s House Strengthens Black and Brown Justice-Impacted Leaders to Level Up and Build Safer & Stronger Communities

Shirin Senegal with incarcerated Black men

Level Up in 90 helps lived-experience leaders build stronger nonprofits Nationwide — After losing her husband, Ronnie Senegal, a 43-year-old African American man, to gun violence, Shirin Senegal has turned […]

Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California

Duana Garrett, Founder of Wheels of Fun Skates

Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]

Family of Black Mom Wrongfully Killed By Police to Receive $11M Settlement From City

Atatiana Jefferson

Nationwide — The family of Atatiana Jefferson, an African American mother from Fort Worth, Texas, who was shot and killed by a police officer in October 2019, has reached a […]

No Charges Filed After 75-Year-Old Black Woman Dies Following Tim Hortons Fight

Anita Grayson

Nationwide — Criminal charges will not be filed after 75-year-old Anita Grayson died following a physical fight with a Tim Hortons employee in Indiana. Prosecutors said the employee acted legally […]

Meet the Black Mom With No Hands Who Uses Her Feet to Raise Her Daughter

Kashmiere Culberson

Nationwide — Kashmiere Culberson, an African American mother from Dallas, Texas, who was born without arms, has found her own way to navigate motherhood. She uses her feet to feed, […]

Internationally Recognized Black Transgender Leader to Receive Legacy Award for Lifetime of LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Toni Newman

Lifetime of Advocacy, Leadership, and Service Recognized at the California State Capitol Nationwide — Dr. Toni Newman, an internationally recognized transgender civil rights leader, author, and advocate, has been selected […]

At 63 Years Old, This Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s

Johnnie Reid

Nationwide — At 63 years old, Johnnie Reid is proving that athletic excellence does not have an expiration date. The accomplished sprinter and shot put champion is running faster today […]

14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition

Zoe Oli, Founder of Youth Mean Business

Nationwide — Zoe Oli launched Beautiful Curly Me, her award-winning toy company, at age 7 and grew it from the living room to retail shelves nationwide. Now 14, she’s helping […]

Black Woman Remains in Critical Condition After Car Crash Caused by Young Boys, Ages 6 and 4

Kiara Darvonne Bowling

Nationwide — Kiara Darvonne Bowling, a 31-year-old African American woman from Oakland, California, remains hospitalized with serious brain injuries after a car driven by two young brothers struck her. Her family […]

Meet the First Black Woman Who Makes History Leading a NCI-Designated Cancer Center

Dr. Monica Baskin

Nationwide — Dr. Monica Baskin has made history after being named director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. She became the first African American woman to lead a […]

Dr. Erica Schwartz Officially Confirmed as First Black Woman to Be CDC Director

Dr. Erica Schwartz

Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, becoming the first Black woman to lead the agency. The […]

Black Woman Found Dead Hanging From a Tree Behind an Abandoned Home

Tasia Fortune

Nationwide — Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was found dead hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home. Police are investigating her death and whether […]

Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned for Alleged Racist Posts, Black Woman Takes Crown

Brittany Boltinhouse

Nationwide — Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title after the organization removed her over alleged racist posts and conduct concerns. The crown was later given to Myla […]