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Homeless Black Woman from Michigan Found Frozen to Death Outside

Moneque Cook

Nationwide — Moneque Cook, an African American woman from Mount Clemens, Michigan, was found unresponsive in freezing weather behind a dumpster and later died at a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating […]

Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters

Christopher Turner

Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]

Black Teen Killed After High-Speed Police Chase Ended in Violent Crash

Naveah McGowan

Nationwide — Naveah McGowan, a 19-year-old African American woman from Gwinnett County, Georgia, died early Sunday after a high-speed police chase ended in a violent crash. She was a passenger […]

Black Woman-Led Company Launches Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program for High School Students

Nadidah Coveney

Nationwide — CTM Consulting Group, led by leadership expert Nadidah Coveney, announces the 2026 Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program, a two-week, co-ed experience for students in grades 9 and 10. […]

From 49 African Nations to 80 Countries: Meet the Black Women Reimagining Group Travel

Black Women Abroad

Nationwide — Black Women Abroad (BWA), a boutique travel company redefining global travel for Black women, is launching its highly anticipated 2026 group voyage calendar of curated cultural journeys around […]

Black Mom Missing Since 2010 Found Dead in Submerged Car at the Bottom of a River

Bernadine Gunner

Nationwide — Bernadine Gunner, an African American woman from Camden, New Jersey who was reported missing in 2010, was found dead inside a car at the bottom of Cooper River […]

Young Black Mom of 5 Children Shot and Killed on Her Way to Church in Chicago

Kiara Jenkins

Nationwide — Kiara Jenkins, an African American mother of 5 from Chicago, was shot and killed early Sunday morning while walking to her church. Her death has left her family and […]

Mom Arrested for Allegedly Confronting Child’s Bully at School

Sabrina Silas

Nationwide — Sabrina Silas, an African American mother from New Iberia, Louisiana, was arrested after allegedly getting into a fight at her daughter’s school. She reportedly bypassed security to confront […]

Trump Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar Again, Wants Her Jailed and Deported

Rep. Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump

Nationwide — President Trump intensified his attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar in a recent Truth Social post, saying she should be jailed or deported and claiming her removal would allow […]

How One Black Woman Turned Fashion into a Tool for Emotional Truth

Wendy Williams, Founder of Fashionably Masked

Nationwide — To the outside world, Wendy Williams appeared confident, polished, and put together. She was the woman who always looked the part. Compliments followed her wherever she went. Her […]

Black Woman AI Agency Founder Releases New Book on AI Readiness Before Adoption

Chrishonda Benson, author of AI Without the Overwhelm

AI Without the Overwhelm introduces a readiness-first framework that helps leaders navigate AI in high-stakes environments; available on Amazon January 28th Nationwide — As organizations across healthcare, finance, and government […]

Dr. Gladys West, the Black Female Mathematician Behind GPS Technology, Dies at 95

Dr. Gladys West

Nationwide — Dr. Gladys West, an African American mathematician whose work helped make GPS possible, has died at the age of 95. Her research shaped modern navigation systems used daily in […]

Black Mom, 2 Kids Killed After Wrong-Way DUI Driver Crashes into Their Car in Georgia

Bernedine Spann and her children

Nationwide — Bernedine Spann, a 32-year-old African American mother, and her two children, 13-year-old Ja’Leah Spann and 7-year-old Jaxton Spann, died after a wrong-way driver hit their car in Georgia. Authorities […]

She Arrived in the U.S. from Zimbabwe With $400 and a Suitcase, But Now Owns a Fashion Brand That Redefines Confidence for Women

Chipo Hwami, Founder of Panashe Designs

Nationwide — Chipo Hwami arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe with $400, one suitcase, and an unshakable belief that her life could evolve beyond survival. What followed was not […]

Family of Black Woman Who Died from BBL Surgery Awarded $52M in Malpractice Lawsuit

Doris Jordan

Nationwide — The family of Doris Jordan, a Georgia woman who died after undergoing liposuction and a Brazilian butt lift, was awarded $52 million in a medical malpractice case. The ruling […]

Michelle Obama Turns 62 as Husband Barack Shares Sweet Message

Michelle Obama turns 62 years old

Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama turned 62 this weekend, with Barack Obama marking the occasion through a heartfelt message. The celebration also coincided with her ongoing promotion of a […]

Wedding Venue Refuses to Refund Bride After Fiancé’s Sudden Death

Tye Hinson and William Coney

Nationwide — Tye Hinson, an African American woman from Orlando, Florida, who was preparing for her wedding, says a venue refused to refund thousands of dollars after her fiancé died […]

Black Mom of 5 from North Carolina Still Missing Two Years After Calling 911

Marissa Carmichael

Nationwide — Marissa Carmichael, an African American woman from Greensboro, North Carolina, disappeared after calling 911 to report a robbery at a local gas station. Two years later, the mother […]

Black Grandma Who Married at 14 Now Has Over 250 Grandchildren

Margie on the Jennifer Hudson Show

Nationwide — Margie, an 84-year-old African American grandmother from Oakland, California, was a child bride at 14 and now has a sprawling family that includes 150 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 50 […]

Black Woman Who Bought Her Home When She Was 24 Has One Regret

Adriana Goncalves

Nationwide — Adriana Goncalves, a 26-year-old woman from South London, bought her first home at 24 through a shared ownership scheme and quickly learned what early homeownership really involves. Now, she […]

Family Shocked After HBCU College Student Dies Suddenly at Tuskegee University

Jade Callwood

Nationwide — Jade Callwood, a 21-year-old African American college student from Conyers, Georgia, died suddenly Tuesday after an unexpected medical emergency. Her death left classmates, friends, and the Tuskegee University community […]

Diplomas vs. Debt: The Black Community's Concern for The Class of 2026

Whitney Ramirez

Award-Winning AFC® Whitney Ramirez Joins Dr. Stephanie Poplar on WOLB 1010 AM to Launch National Challenge on Avoiding the “Interest Trap” Nationwide — Graduation season is here, but for many […]

Civil Rights Activist Claudette Colvin Dies. She Gave Up Her Bus Seat Months Before Rosa Parks

Claudette Colvin

Nationwide — Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin died at 86, leaving behind a legacy as a young activist who helped end bus segregation in Montgomery, Alabama. She passed away on […]

Black Author Announces Forthcoming Book "Overqualified. Overworked. Overlooked."

Nationwide — In a professional culture that rewards performance while punishing humanity, certified confidence coach, author, and anti-trafficking activist Deondriea Cantrice is asking a question many high achievers are afraid […]

Black Mom Shot and Killed While Dropping Her Daughter Off at a Funeral Home

Ina Chambers

Nationwide — Ina Chambers, a 55-year-old African American woman from East Point, Georgia, was shot and killed Friday while dropping her daughter off at a funeral. Police are still searching […]

Bank Refuses to Reimburse 83-Year-Old Black Grandma Whose Check Was Illegally Cashed

Billie Young

Nationwide — Billie Young, an 83-year-old African American grandmother from Dallas, Texas, says a check she wrote to pay off her car loan was cashed by someone else. She and […]

Black Woman Survives After Being Shot in the Neck by Her Ex-Girlfriend

Kyndris Brooks

Nationwide — Kyndris Brooks, an African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was shot in the neck by her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, in a shocking domestic violence attack. She remains hospitalized, fighting […]

79-Year-Old Black Woman with Dementia Found Dead in the Woods After Being Missing for Days

Ernestine Merritt

Nationwide — Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, has been found dead in the woods days after going missing. She had dementia, and authorities said […]

Black Teen Arrested for Allegedly Receiving Child Support for Another Person's Baby

Brya Hardy

Nationwide — Brya Hardy, an 18-year-old woman from Coweta County, Georgia, was arrested after investigators say she deceived an ex-boyfriend into paying $7,000 in child support for a baby that […]

Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Owns 3 Therapy Practices Across the Country

Jalinia Logan, Founder of Growth Guidance Counseling therapy practices

Nationwide — Entrepreneur, licensed therapist, nurse, and mental health advocate Jalinia Logan, MSW, LCSW-CCATP, is transforming access to mental health care through Growth & Guidance Counseling, a multi-state private therapy […]

Award-Winning Black Podcast Host to Reveal PR Strategies at Podfest 2026

Dr. Catrise Austin

Nationwide — Dr. Catrise Austin, award-winning podcast host, CEO of Celebrity Branding, LLC, and nationally recognized branding, PR, and media visibility strategist, will take the stage at Podfest Multimedia Expo […]

Woman Killed by ICE Officers in Minneapolis Was a 37-Year-Old Mom

Renee Nicole Good

Nationwide — A federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday during an ICE operation, shocking neighbors who witnessed the incident unfold in their […]


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 […]