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14-Year-Old Girl in R. Kelly Video That Got Him Convicted is Now Grown and Speaking Out

Reshona Landfair, R. Kelly

Nationwide — Reshona Landfair, who was 14 years old when a video leaked showing singer R. Kelly urinating on her, has finally revealed her identity and is sharing her story […]

Black Mother Shot and Killed Inside Car, Baby in Back Seat Survived Without Injuries

Gabryel Ayers

Nationwide — Gabryel Ayers, a 26-year-old African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, was killed when gunmen opened fire on her car on the city’s South Side. Her 1-year-old daughter in […]

Black Mom’s Decomposed Body Found at Unlicensed Funeral Home

Estella Washington

Nationwide — The family of Estella Washington, a 74-year-old African American woman from New York, found her body among dozens of remains at an unlicensed funeral home. The shocking discovery has […]

Meet Charm La’Donna, the Black Choreographer Behind Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance

Charm La’Donna

Nationwide — Charm La’Donna is the Emmy-nominated choreographer behind some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows, including Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar. She combines years of dance training and […]

Meet the Black Woman-Certified Matchmaker Named Forty Plus & Flirty 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year

Jennifer J. Hayes

Nationwide — Forty Plus & Flirty proudly announces Jennifer J. Hayes as the 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year, honoring her nearly three decades of transformative work as a Professional […]

National Youth Foundation Announces 2026 International Student Poetry and Art Competition Promoting Equality

Students of the National Youth Foundation

Nationwide — With a goal of promoting kindness and activism, global youth changemaker Isabella Hanson created the “I Matter” Poetry and Art Project. A component of the “I Matter” Project […]

Trump Administration Disregards Judge's Order to Return Wrongfully Deported College Student

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza

Nationwide — Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old student from Boston, Massachusetts, who was mistakenly deported to Honduras while visiting family for Thanksgiving, is still prohibited from returning to the […]

Black Boy with Severe Heart Condition Adopted by His Doctor

True, Dr. Amy Beethe

Nationwide — True, an African American boy from Omaha, Nebraska, was just 4 years old when he faced a major heart surgery alone. Born with a severe heart defect, he […]

Pregnant Black Woman Rescued From Sinking Car Then Gives Birth to a Healthy Baby Hours Later

Shedly Apollon

Nationwide — Shedly Apollon, an African American woman from Fort Pierce, Florida, survived a crash that left her in a sinking car and then gave birth hours later. Logan Hayes, […]

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Criticized for Comparing ICE Agents to Slave Patrols

Jasmine Crockett

Nationwide — Jasmine Crockett, Democratic Senate candidate and Congresswoman, is facing backlash after comparing ICE agents to slave patrols, saying recent agency operations reflect racial oppression. She defended her remarks, noting […]

Our Authors Study Club, Inc. and Los Angeles Leads the Nation in Citywide Black History Observance

Denise Nicholas and Antwone Fisher

Nationwide — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary and national debates intensify over the narrowing of Black History in classrooms, Los Angeles has made a clear declaration: Black […]

Laila Edwards Officially Becomes 1st Black Woman to Play with Team USA in Olympic Ice Hockey

Laila Edwards, Olympic Winter Games 2026

Nationwide — Laila Edwards made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the first Black woman to compete for Team USA in Olympic ice hockey. The 22-year-old debuted in Milano Cortina, […]

Rapper GloRilla Finally Speaks Out About Accusations of Abandoning Her Family

GloRilla

Nationwide — GloRilla is speaking out after her sister, Victoria “ScarFace” Woodz, accused her of abandoning their family, saying she hasn’t been supportive despite her fame. The Memphis rapper went live […]

Founder of Black-Owned Bakery Celebrated 30 Years in Business as an Approved NFL Super Bowl LX Supplier

Andrea Lacy, Founder of Luvs Brownies celebrating 30 years in business at the Superbowl

Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest year yet — earning designation as […]

Black Family-Owned Non-Profit to Host Virtual Talk on Raising Money-Confident Kids

Kevon, Kim and Kamari Chisholm

Nationwide — Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, will host a virtual discussion titled Let’s Talk About Money: Children and Financial Literacy: A […]

Black History Month: Award-Winning Author Dawn James Launches the Memoir Blueprint to Help African Americans Preserve Black History Through Their Own Stories

Dawn James, creator of Your Memoir Blueprint

Publishing Expert Calls on Black Community to Document Personal Narratives Before They’re Lost Forever Nationwide — As Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans, award-winning author […]

Missing Black Mom Found Decomposing in Her Apartment. Police Arrest Her Roommate

Lawanda McGee

Nationwide — Lawanda McGee, an African American woman from St. Louis, Missouri, was found decomposing in her apartment weeks after she went missing, and her roommate has been charged with […]

Family of 17-Year-Old Black Teen Missing for Two Months Says She Met Up With Unknown Man

T'Neya Tovar

Nationwide — T’Neya Tovar, a 17-year-old African American girl from Hemet, California, has been missing for two months after leaving home to meet a man. Authorities fear she may be […]

Unarmed Black Mom Survives Being Shot Six Times By Police, Files $25M Lawsuit

Nationwide — Tracey Allen, an African American mother from Detroit, Michigan, survived being shot six times during a traffic stop and is now suing the officer involved and the city. She […]

Black Surrogate Mother Says She Was Misled by Chinese Parents With Dozens of Children

Tronderrica James, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang

Nationwide — Tronderrica James, a 30-year-old African American surrogate mother from Nevada, says she was misled into carrying a baby for a Chinese couple now linked to more than 20 surrogate-born […]

Black Mom Rightfully Upset After 4-Year-Old Daughter Placed in Wrong Car During School Pickup

Brielle Davis

Nationwide — Daija Spencer, an African American mother, says her 4-year-old daughter, Brielle Davis, was accidentally placed in the wrong car during pickup at an elementary school in Houston, Texas. […]

New Documentary Exposes the Maternal Health Crisis in Michigan, Highlights Community Doulas as the “Frontline Defense” for Black Mothers

Screenshot from Passion to Profession documentary about maternal health in Michigan

Nationwide — As the United States continues to grapple with the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, a new documentary released by The New Citizens Press Community Action Network […]

Black Lawyer Announces 2026 Expansion Focused on Power, Intellectual Property, and Women's Strategic Leverage

Tiffany Michelle Simmons, The Plugs Lawyer

Nationwide — Tiffany Michelle Simmons, known as The Plug’s Lawyer, is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus: transforming legal expertise into scalable intellectual property for women who already hold influence […]

Rapper GloRilla Accused of Not Financially Supporting Her Mom and 10 Siblings

GloRilla and her sister Victoria Woods

Nationwide — Rapper GloRilla is facing family drama after her sister claims she hasn’t supported their mom or siblings financially despite her fame. Victoria Woods, AKA Scar Face Woods, says […]

Black Mom Suing Hospital for Mistakenly Telling Her That Her Newborn Baby Had Died

LaChunda Hunter

Nationwide — LaChunda Hunter, an African American woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, is suing a hospital after staff told her newborn daughter had died, only for a doctor to later […]

8-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History as the Youngest Grammy Winner Ever

Aura V and her father Fyütch

Nationwide — Singer Aura V made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards after winning Best Children’s Music Album with her father, Fyütch. At just 8 years old, she became the youngest […]

Marketer Who Advised Barbie to Wear an Afro and Discuss Racism Introduces ME Doll

Dana Hall, founder of the ME Doll

Black Doll Affair Founder and Obama Honoree Dana “Mama Doll” Hill Presents the ME Doll, a Human Family Heirloom Honoring Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s Educational Legacy and Shared African Ancestry […]

Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons

Sherri daytime talk show canceled

Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]

Missing 17-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead After Leaving With a Man She Met Through Online Gaming

Hailey Buzbee

Nationwide — Hailey Buzbee, a 17-year-old African American teen from Fishers, Indiana who went missing in early January, is believed to have been found dead in Perry County, Ohio. dead. […]

Missing 18-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead Outside During Snowstorm, Possibly Froze to Death

Yadira Hernandez Castro

Nationwide — Yadira Hernandez Castro, an 18-year-old Afro Latina girl from Concord, North Carolina, was found dead two days after going missing during a winter storm. Authorities say alcohol and freezing […]

Black Teen Shot in the Face Gets Her Jaw Reconstructed with AI and 3D Printing

Mya Buie

Nationwide — Mya Buie, a 17-year-old African American girl from West Des Moines, Iowa, was shot in the face and nearly lost her jaw. However, doctors were able to use […]

Black Author's New Book, "When the Heart Shatters and the Lungs Collapse," Addresses Survival Through Life Transformations

Patricia Morgan, author of When The Heart Shatters and the Lungs Collapse book

Nationwide — Acclaimed author Patricia Morgan announces the release of When the Heart Shatters and the Lungs Collapse, a deeply moving book that poignantly explores the intricacies of survival in […]


Family Mourns Black Teen Killed After Truck Crashes into Bakery Where She Worked

Zion Branch

Nationwide — Zion Branch, a 19-year-old African American teen from Humble, Texas, sadly passed away after a pickup truck crashed into the bakery where she worked. She had recently finished […]

Black Woman Freed After 11 Years in Prison as Appeals Court Reviews Hidden Evidence in Murder Case

Tameshia Shelton

Nationwide — Tameshia Shelton, an African American woman who served 11 years in prison after a 2009 murder conviction, has been released after a court ordered a new trial. The […]

White School Counselor Faces Charges Over Alleged Indecent Liberties With Several Students

Lesli Bryant

Nationwide — Lesli Bryant, a 37-year-old school counselor in Orange County, North Carolina, who is married with three children, was arrested after allegations involving inappropriate conduct with students. She now […]

Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia

Carolyn Howell and Amber Batchelor

Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]

Mom of 1-Year-Old Boy Shot by Police Controversially Flashes Cash at Her Son's Funeral

Vellesiya Wiley, Kohen Wiley's mom

Nationwide — Vellesiya Wiley, the 20-year-old mom of Kohen, a one-year-old boy who was shot dead by police in a Walmart parking lot over alleged stolen diapers, is under fire […]

Innocent Black Woman Arrested for Killing White Man in Parking Lot Dispute, Claims Self-Defense

Bart Diguglielmo

Nationwide — An unidentified Black woman from North Lauderdale, Florida, has been arrested after fatally shooting Bart Diguglielmo, a 62-year-old white man, during an argument over a parking space at […]

16-Year-Old Black Teen Makes History as the Youngest Chartered Accountant in Her Country

Osasere Okundaye

Nationwide — Osasere Okundaye, a 16-year-old girl from Nigeria, has set a new national record after becoming the youngest chartered accountant in the country. She achieved the milestone by passing […]

Pregnant Black Woman Attacked by Dogs, Forced Her Into Emergency Delivery

Renee Wilson, pregnant woman attacked by dogs

Nationwide — Renee Wilson, an African American woman from Tacoma, Washington, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by two loose dogs while pregnant. Doctors later induced labor, and her baby […]

NFL Star Calais Campbell's Mom Found Dead in Atlanta Home, His Brother Charged with Murder

Calais Campbell and his mother Nateal Campbell

Nationwide — Nateal Campbell, the 71-year-old mother of NFL star Calais Campbell, was found dead inside her Buckhead, Atlanta home after police responded to a welfare check. Authorities later arrested […]

Black Teen Girl Who Went Missing at Age 15 Has Been Found Alive 4 Years Later

Joniah Walker

Nationwide — Joniah Walker, an African American teen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who disappeared when she was 15 years old, was found safe four years later after going missing from her […]

Houston's Only Black Woman-Owned Hotel Celebrates 3 Years By Giving Away Free Night Stays

Deidre Mathis, owner of Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston

Nationwide — Three years after opening the doors to Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis continues to break barriers in an industry where Black women remain dramatically underrepresented. As the […]

White Man Gets 73 Years in Prison for Killing Three Black Girls as Grieving Mother Refuses to Forgive

Sean Greer, hit-and-run 3 Black girls

Nationwide — Sean Greer, a white man from Wilton Manors, Florida, who was convicted in a deadly 2021 hit-and-run, has been sentenced to 73 years in prison. The case left […]

Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College

India Brown, Founder of Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program

Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]

Black Woman Arrested For Charging $1K to Take the Teacher Certification Exam for Aspiring Educators

Kashaundra Knowles, woman arrested for allegedly taking teacher certification exams for other people

Nationwide — Kashaundra Knowles, an African American woman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was arrested for allegedly taking teacher certification exams for other people in exchange for money. Officials said she […]

Doctors Say 13-Year-Old Black Teen Fighting Rare Leukemia Will Need Treatment for At Least Two Years

Jacola Youngblood, teen with rare blood cancer

Nationwide — Jacola Youngblood, a 13-year-old African American girl from Lumberton, Mississippi, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer after months of fatigue and weakness. Her family is […]

14-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Drowns After Jumping into a River to Rescue Her Cousin

Aamina Bradley

Nationwide — Aamina Bradley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Detroit, died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her 9-year-old cousin during a family gathering at Maheras-Gentry Park. The […]

Kirk Franklin Nearly Lost His Temper After a Street Pastor Insulted His Wife

Kirk Franklin and his wife Tammy Collins

Nationwide — Singer Kirk Franklin nearly lost his temper after a man confronted him following a canceled performance in Philadelphia. The tense exchange ended with security stepping in after the […]

Singer Alicia Keys Reveals Why She Told Her Dad to Stay Out of Her Life

Alicia Keys documentary

Nationwide — Alicia Keys says she cut ties with her father when she was 13 years old after years of absence and repeated broken promises. A new documentary revisits the […]

Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Neurodivergent Support

Alana Simpson, Founder of Spectrum Protection

Nationwide — Alana Simpson, an African American Board-Certified Autism Technician and the Founder of Spectrum Protection, is proud to announce that her California-based company has been recognized by the Evergreen […]

Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland

Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh

Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]

Black Mom Found Not Guilty Despite Killing Her 15-Month-Old Baby and Stabbing Her Husband

Precious Bland, mother found not guilty of killing 15-month-old daughter

Nationwide — Precious Bland, a 43-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a deadly 2021 attack that left her toddler daughter […]

Family Mourns 12-Year-Old Black Girl Killed After Her Motorized Scooter Crashed into a School Bus

12-year-old girl riding motorized scooter dies after colliding with school bus

Nationwide — A 12-year-old African American girl from Haverhill, Massachusetts, sadly passed away after a motorized scooter she was riding with another child crashed into a school bus. Both children […]

Black Mom Still Searching for Her Missing Daughter After 43 Years, Believes She's Still Alive

Kathy Teague, mother of Vinyette who has been missing for 43 years

Nationwide — Kathy Teague, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, has been searching for her daughter for 43 years after she disappeared from a housing complex in 1983. She […]

Black Woman Who Looks White Reveals What White People Often Secretly Say to Her

Miriam Zinter, a Black woman who looks white

Nationwide — Miriam Zinter, an African American woman from New York who is often mistaken for white, says her daily life is shaped by how people react to her appearance. She […]

7 Employees Plead Guilty in $25M Tax Credit Fraud Scheme in North Carolina

Nejlai Mitchell, Tiffany Moody, Shaneen Ray, Eyoubo McBurney, Katrena Stanback, Jeannie Negron, Sylvia Swindell, and Whitnee Leach

Nationwide — Eight African American tax preparers in North Carolina have pleaded guilty to their roles in a multimillion-dollar tax credit fraud scheme during the pandemic that cost the IRS […]

18-Year-Old Black Student Allegedly Left to Die After Hazing Ritual, Family Files Lawsuit

Savanna Jones

Nationwide — Savanna Jones, an 18-year-old African American freshman at Wilberforce University in Ohio, allegedly died after taking part in a hazing ritual on campus. Her family has filed a […]

Missing Pregnant Black Teen Found in River in 1975 Finally Identified After 50 Years

Cheryl Lynn Edwards, missing pregnant teen found in 1975

Nationwide — More than five decades after her body was pulled from the Mississippi River, authorities have identified a teenage homicide victim who had long been known only as “Jane […]

Black Woman Entrepreneur Turns Personal Hair Struggle into Luxury Botanical Brand Redefining Scalp Care

Aurora Dixon, Founder of the Zuria Collection

Nationwide — For years, Aurora Dixon wore her locs and ponytails pulled tight. It wasn’t the locs themselves that caused the damage — locs, when properly maintained, can be a […]

Dad Gets Only One Year in Jail After Pleading Guilty to Incest With His Daughter Who Later Died of Suicide

Stephen Vincent Chavez and his daughter Makayla Rene Settles

Nationwide — Stephen Vincent Chavez, a 41-year-old dad from Moorpark, California, avoided a state prison sentence after admitting to an incestuous relationship with his biological daughter. The ruling sparked criticism from […]

Parents of Dead Black Teen Who Waited 45 Minutes for an Ambulance File Lawsuit

Amanda Sylvestor

Nationwide — The family of Amanda Sylvester, an African American teen who died at 15 years old after collapsing during volleyball practice, has filed a lawsuit against a Georgia hospital […]

Black Mom Grieves the Death of Her Husband, a Father of 7, Including Quadruplets

Carlos and Ronjera Abrahams and their family

Nationwide — Ronjera Abrahams, an African American mother from Charlotte, North Carolina, is mourning the sudden loss of her husband, Carlos Abrahams, who died over the weekend. The father of […]

Black Author Launches Children's Journals Helping Young Readers See Their Worth and Write Their Own Stories

Children's books by Valerie J. Lewis Coleman

Nationwide — What happens when a child finally sees themselves as the hero of a story? For more than 1,000 children, that moment has sparked confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong […]