Nationwide — Claudienne Hibbert-Smith, the Founder and CEO of TRU Real Estate Exchange Elite, and an African American real estate mogul from Miami, Florida, has been recognized by the National […]
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Black Couple to Welcome First Baby Girl Born into Their Family Since 1917
Nationwide — Michael Sherman, an African American husband from Montgomery County, Texas, and his wife Joacquia are expecting a baby girl, breaking a 108-year family streak of sons. Their daughter […]
Black Mom Saves Family, Jumps From Third Floor During House Fire
Nationwide — Angela Coleman, an African American mother from Wayne County, North Carolina, survived a devastating apartment fire after saving her children and 5-year-old granddaughter. She jumped from a third-floor […]
Black Woman Inmate Graduates from CDL Program in Prison to Become a Truck Driver
Nationwide — Ajiah Gee, a 25-year-old African American inmate at Walton County Jail in Defuniak Springs, Florida, has made history as the first woman to graduate from the jail’s Commercial […]
White Couple Allegedly Deleted Court Files to Protect USF Doctors in Black Patient's Wrongful Death Case
Nationwide — The Washington family, a prominent African American family with deep ties to the University of South Florida (USF), is sounding the alarm on what they call a blatant […]
High School in Jamaica Bans Female Students From Having Baby Hair Edges
Nationwide — An all-girls’ school in Jamaica has banned students from wearing styled baby hairs, sparking mixed reactions online. The school said the rule is about keeping appearances neat, but […]
Black Founder of Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment Announces 2025 Event
Nationwide — Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment LTD, has announced that the Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment Convergence 2025 will be held October 9–12, 2025, in […]
TEDxInglewood 2025 Celebrates Another Sold-Out Event for the Third Consecutive Year
Nationwide — On Saturday, August 9, 2025, TEDxInglewood once again proved the power of ideas worth spreading, hosting its third consecutive sold-out event at The Miracle Theater in the heart […]
Black Woman Reveals How She Handles Comments About Her Blonde, Blue-Eyed Daughter
Nationwide — Alex McCurry, an African American mom of three, went viral after sharing her parenting journey online. Her youngest daughter, born with blonde hair, blue eyes, and light skin, […]
Another Black Mom and Her Kids Left Homeless After Fake Lease Scheme in Georgia
Nationwide — Bennecia Smith, an African American mother from Clayton County, Georgia, lost her savings and her family’s stability after becoming a victim of a rental scam that left them […]
Trump Clashes with Black Reporter: "That's Why You're Second-Rate"
Nationwide — President Trump clashed with NBC News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor on Sunday after she asked if he planned to “go to war with Chicago,” following the meme he posted […]
9th Annual Weekend Retreat to Feature an All-Bald Fashion Show to Celebrate Alopecia Awareness Month
According to NationalDayCalendar.com, “Every September, Alopecia Areata Awareness Month focuses on the autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.” Nationwide — Raising funds for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, Angie BEE […]
Man Arrested for Marrying 3 Women at the Same Time For Personal and Financial Gain
Nationwide — Harry Irvine Burdick Jr., from Davidson County, North Carolina, is accused of marrying three women at the same time for personal and financial gain. Deputies said he secured […]
LAPD Ends Protection for Kamala Harris Following Trump Order
Nationwide — Kamala Harris will no longer have Los Angeles police officers guarding her home after city officials ended a temporary security arrangement. The decision came after former President Donald […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Scored 98% on IQ Test, Taught Herself How to Read
Nationwide — Alannah George, a four-year-old from Buckinghamshire, England, became the UK’s second youngest member of Mensa in 2019 after scoring 140 on an IQ test. She taught herself to […]
Black Women Firefighters in DC Inspire Young Girls After Photo Goes Viral
Nationwide — Five firefighters from DC, who are all African American women, took a casual photo at their station that unexpectedly went viral. Now, the crew hopes the attention encourages […]
Woman Caught Cheating on Kiss Cam at Coldplay Concert Files For Divorce
Nationwide — Kristin Cabot, once the head of human resources at Astronomer, has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband Andrew Cabot. The filing took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, […]
DC Woman Accused of Stealing $266K From Her 95-Year-Old Grandfather
Nationwide — Erica Hopper, a 45-year-old African American woman from Washington, D.C., is accused of stealing more than $266,000 from her 95-year-old grandfather after taking control of his finances. Police […]
Black Mom and 12-Year-Old Son Killed Inside Their Home, Suspect Arrested
Nationwide — Linda Hill, a 41-year-old African American woman, and her 12-year-old son, Kardi Jackson, were found slain inside their Hazel Park, Michigan home on September 1st. Police arrested a […]
Black Family Says They Waited Months for Their Mom’s Death Certificate
Nationwide — The family of Nancy Young, a 79-year-old mother from Atlanta, Georgia, who died in March 2025, had to wait more than two months for her death certificate. The […]
Florida Man Ran Over a Woman Because She Refused to Let Him Smell Her Feet
Nationwide — Elmoncy Sercle, a 28-year-old African American man from Miami, Florida, has been arrested after police said he ran over a woman with his SUV when she refused to […]
Black Mom and Her Kids Accidentally Evicted, Apartment Complex Apologizes
Nationwide — Storm Burris, an African American mother from Ferguson, Missouri, was devastated when her family was wrongfully evicted after apartment staff cleared out the wrong unit. A door number […]
Black Mom Defies Odds, Gives Birth to Rare Third Set of Twins
Nationwide — Solita Drone, an African American mother from Wentzville, Missouri, gave birth to her third set of twins, a rare occurrence that doctors say happens in only one out […]
Redefining Luxury Black Sisterhood Travel: 2025 Was a Stunning Success, 2026 Sold Out!
A transformative journey blending elegance, joy, and connection — so impactful that next year’s experience is fully booked! Nationwide — Hey Lady™ La Dolce Vita, founded by the visionary Creative Director LaeTania […]
Award-Winning Black Author Inspires Girls Through the Power of Story with New Children’s Picture Book
Nationwide — Award-winning author, speaker, and global adventurer Lacey C. Clark! is set to release her debut children’s picture book, I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! — a vibrant, inspiring story that […]
4 Young Black Girls Sadly Died in Overnight House Fire While Home Alone
Nationwide — Four African American girls were sadly killed in a house fire in Columbus County, North Carolina, after flames tore through their home in the early hours of the […]
Black Nurse Wrongfully Blamed for Patient’s Death Awarded $20M Settlement
Nationwide — DonQuenick Joppy, a 41-year-old African American ICU nurse from Aurora, Colorado, has won a $20 million jury award after being wrongfully blamed for a patient’s death, subjected to […]
Search for Missing Black Teen Girl from Maryland Turns Grim as Police Find a Body
Nationwide — The search for Dacara Thompson, a missing 19-year-old African American teen from Lanham, Maryland, took a grim turn when police confirmed they had located a body while investigating […]
Meet the Black Mom Helping Parents Boost Their Kids’ Memory and Learning While Also Reducing Stress
Andrea Stephenson’s The Ultimate Guide to Accelerating Your Child’s Memory and Learning delivers 65 proven tricks to help children (and parents) study smarter, not longer. Nationwide — Andrea Stephenson, an […]
Black Mom of 7 to Honor Parents and Childcare Providers at Annual Conference & Award Ceremony
Nationwide — In today’s fast-paced world, few professions carry as much responsibility and impact as those dedicated to raising and educating children. On October 18, 2025, Dr. DeShonda Jennings — […]
Black Mom and Daughter Killed in Car Crash, 80-Year-Old Woman Arrested for DUI
Nationwide — Lashea Bell and her daughter A’Niah Bell, an African American mother and daughter from Wichita, Kansas, were killed in a three-vehicle crash. Police said 80-year-old Clowie McLaughlin, who […]
Black Dad and Mom Killed in ATV Crash, Leaving Behind 7 Young Children
Nationwide — Marcus Ragland and Ashley Brooke Hawkins, an African American father and mother of seven children from Rome, Georgia, died in an ATV crash at Indian Mountain ATV Park […]
Two Black Sisters Still Missing from Their Adoptive Home Nearly Three Years Later
Nationwide — Tamara Perez, 15, and her sister Iris Perez, 14, have been missing from their adoptive home in Prudenville, Michigan, since June 28, 2023. Authorities, including the FBI, continue […]
Black Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, has announced that Kaylenne Brown, founder of Plant-Based Eatz LLC, has been named the winner of the Pathways to Success Pitch […]
White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money
Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]
Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason
Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]
Black Teen Sisters Who Went Missing Six Months Ago Have Been Found Safe
Nationwide — Two sisters, Tyra Lively and Tatianna Lively, who are from Jacksonville, Florida, went missing six months ago but were found safe ten days after their disappearance. Authorities confirmed […]
5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital
Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]
Meet the Black Baby Who Weighed 25 Pounds When He Was Only 7 Months Old
Nationwide — Jaxson, an African American baby from New York City, is capturing hearts online after a video shows him weighing 25 pounds at just 7 months old. His aunt’s […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care
Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]
Black Mom of Six Mourns Her 4-Year-Old Son Died in Hit-and-Run Incident
Nationwide — Harmonie Wright, an African American mother from Brooklyn, New York, lost her 4-year-old son, Zachariah, in a hit-and-run near Brookdale Hospital Thursday morning. She recounted the terrifying moment […]
White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]
Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument
Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911
Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]
Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly
Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]
Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits
Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]
Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop
Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]
White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash
Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]
Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Impregnating 12-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — Isaiah Monroe, a man from Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to decades in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, which resulted in her pregnancy. He will also remain […]
Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery
Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]
Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B
Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]
How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations
The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]
Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses
Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]
Epstein's Prison Guard Googled Him Minutes Before His Death, Received $5K Deposit
Nationwide — Tova Noel, who worked as a prison guard at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, reportedly conducted a search for Jeffrey Epstein on her cell phone minutes […]
Husband Accused of Killing His Paraplegic Wife, Says He Didn't Like Her
Nationwide — Justin Martez Seals, a 39-year-old man from Birmingham, Alabama, is accused of setting his paraplegic wife’s home on fire because he did not like her, killing 32-year-old Mekayla […]
Body of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Found in a Suitcase, Her Mom Faces Murder Charges
Nationwide — Mila Chatman, an 8-year-old African American girl from Cleveland, Ohio, was found buried in a suitcase alongside her half-sister. Authorities have arrested their mother, Aliyah Henderson, 28, who […]
Mom Arrested for Leaving Her 5 Kids Alone in a Car With a Firearm While She Delivered Food
Nationwide — Tonya Charisse-Annice, a 41-year-old African American mother from Detroit, Michigan, is facing multiple charges after leaving her five children alone in a car with an unsecured gun. During […]
Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime
Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]
Two Black Women Educators Taught a Black History Marathon for 33 Hours to Break a World Record
Nationwide — Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn Ebron, two African American educators from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, taught a Black history class for 33 hours straight in an attempt to set a world […]
Founder to Host Free Workshop in Atlanta for Black Women in Honor of International Women’s Day
Her “Create Your Ideal Life” workshop will help Black women get unstuck, gain clarity, and build a roadmap for their next chapter Nationwide — In celebration of International Women’s Day, […]