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 […]
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23-Year-Old Black Woman Making History as the Youngest Person to Run for Mayor of Bowie, Maryland
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Black Vice Mayor from Florida Found Dead in Home, Her Husband Arrested
Nationwide — Nancy Metayer Bowen, an African American politician from Coral Springs, Florida, was found dead inside her home during a wellness check. Police arrested her husband, Stephen Bowen, and […]
Three Women Arrested at Airport After Refusing to Pay Extra Baggage Fees
Nationwide — Three African American women were arrested at Miami International Airport after refusing to pay baggage fees and attempting to board a Frontier Airlines flight. The dispute escalated into […]
Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist
Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches New Book, "Unfireable: You Can Be Fired From Your Job, But Never From Your Purpose"
Nationwide — Houston native Dr. Velma Trayham, President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona and owner of a portfolio of companies, has opened preorders for her new book, […]
White Woman Caught on Camera Spitting on Black Man and Then Lying to the Police
Nationwide — A white woman, identified as Tara Lynn Belcher, was caught on camera spitting on a Black man during a confrontation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2015. Cellphone […]
Two Women Arrested After Drugs and Guns Found at Day Care in Michigan
Nationwide — Two women, Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown, who are from Flint, Michigan, have been arrested after a drug bust at a local daycare center. Police recovered cocaine and […]
Brandy Opens Up About Secret Teen Relationship With Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris
Nationwide — Singer Brandy has revealed in her book Phases: A Memoir that she once had a secret romantic relationship with Boyz II Men singer Wanya Morris while she was a […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Set to Graduate in May Killed in Car Crash on Prom Night
Nationwide — Patience Price, an 18-year-old African American teen from Douglas County, Georgia, sadly died in a car crash after attending her high school prom. She was a passenger in a […]
National Two-Part Book Series Challenges America’s Wealth Gap with a Transformational Blueprint for African Americans
From Sacramento to Washington, D.C., Dr. Anita R. Johnson and Steven E. LaBroi deliver a powerful, dual-framework approach to reshaping financial behavior and building generational wealth. Nationwide — In a […]
Missing Black Mom of 3 Finally Found Living in a Los Angeles Storm Drain
Nationwide — Jameelah Robinson, a 43-year-old African American mother of 3 from Los Angeles, was found living in a storm drain after years of struggling with drugs and mental health issues. […]
Amber Rose Says That White People Should Be Able to Say the N-Word
Nationwide — White model Amber Rose said white people should be allowed to say the n-word, arguing that society gives too much power to offensive language. She argued that removing […]
Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”
Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]
Cops Caught Lying About Chase That Killed Black Mom of Six After New Video Evidence Emerges
Nationwide — The family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell, an African American woman killed in a police chase, is set to receive nearly $27 million after new body camera footage reveals that […]
Meet the Financial Literacy Coach Helping Black and Brown Families Transform Their Money Mindset
Nationwide — Dr. Wendy G. Wilson, a Texas-based educator, businesswoman, and licensed financial professional, is working to help families start financial conversations earlier. As a Money Mindset & Accountability Coach […]
33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]
Black Man Says Police Took Inappropriate Photo of His Deceased Mom
Nationwide — Lemichael Wilson, an African American man from Memphis, Tennessee, has filed a federal complaint after a photo of his late mother appeared on her phone. He says the […]
Black Mom of 6 Survives Domestic Shooting, But Remains in Critical Condition
Nationwide — Jakeitha Price, a 45-year-old African American mother of 6 from DeKalb County, Georgia, survived a domestic shooting that left her critically wounded. Her partner, 43-year-old Calvin Morton, shot her […]
Candace Owens Calls Trump a "Coward" for Not Delivering on His Promises to Americans
Nationwide — Longtime Trump supporter Candace Owens is criticizing President Donald Trump for breaking campaign promises, saying he has betrayed voters and dragged the U.S. into needless conflicts abroad. She […]
Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement
Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]
Plus-Size Black Woman Says Southwest Wanted Her to Pay $450 for Another Seat Because of Her Size
Nationwide — Ruby Cosby, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, says Southwest Airlines did not allow her to board her flight to Los Angeles unless she paid an extra […]
Black Woman Wins $15M Lawsuit After Her White Boss Called Her the N-Word
Nationwide — La-Kebbia “Kiki” Wilson, an African American woman from Fresno, California, who endured years of racial harassment at work, won $15 million in a federal lawsuit against the city. […]
Black Woman Becomes a Doctor at the Hospital Where She Worked for Years as a Janitor
Nationwide — Shay Taylor, a 32-year-old African American woman from New Haven, Connecticut, once cleaned floors at Yale New Haven Hospital. Now, after years of schooling and hard work, she’s […]
Black Woman-Owned AI Workforce Platform Makes History, Selected for NVIDIA Inception Program
Nationwide — Ava C. Ivy, an African American technology entrepreneur, author, and workforce strategist, is rapidly emerging as a leading voice shaping the future of work in the age of […]
Elderly Man Finally Arrested 8 Months After the Hit-and-Run Death of Former Nickelodeon Star Kianna Underwood
Nationwide — Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress who appeared on All That, was killed in a Brooklyn, New York, hit-and-run in January. More than eight months later, police […]
Black Medical Student Diagnosed With Breast Cancer At Just 25 Years Old After Losing Her Mom to the Same Disease
Nationwide — Quintera Knight, an African American medical student from Morehouse School of Medicine, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, was just 25 years old and in her first year of […]
37-Year-Old Attorney Allegedly Tried to Bring 8 Cell Phones into a Federal Prison
Nationwide — Ivy Collins-Harris, an attorney from Rochester, New York, faces a federal charge after authorities accused her of trying to bring marijuana, tobacco, cellphones, and other contraband into a […]
Black Educator With More Than 20 Years of Teaching Killed in Two-Car Crash
Nationwide — Rosa Green, a 61-year-old African American educator from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, died after a two-car crash Monday morning, Sept. 28. She was a longtime math teacher at […]
White Woman Accused of Harassing Black Audio Engineer Who Enhanced Call in Nolan Wells Case Ordered to Stay Away
Nationwide — Sarah J. Fields, a social media commentator who criticized an African American audio engineer over an enhanced recording connected to the Nolan Wells death investigation, is now under […]
Meet the Black Female Truck Driver Making History as the Founder of a Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Inspired By Her Late Parents
Nationwide — Kelly Katrina is a mom of two children, ages 13 and 7, and also the founder of Kelly Katrina Collections, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand founded in 2022. […]
Black Author's “Why Do I Want to Get Married?” Journal Helps Readers Determine How Ready They Are For Marriage
Nationwide — Conversations about marriage often focus on finding the right person, reaching the next relationship milestone, planning a wedding, or building a future together. Author, Writing Branding Strategist, Public […]
Meet the Black Doctor With a Community Cure for Gun Violence
Nationwide — Pastors, faith leaders, parents, grandparents, community leaders, educators, elected officials, businesses, and concerned citizens are being called together for a groundbreaking Interfaith Power Breakfast Summit: A Community Cure […]
Mom Arrested and Charged After Leaving Her 4 Children Home Alone to Go on a Cruise
Nationwide — Nathalie Belizaire, a 29-year-old African American mother from North Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested after she reportedly left her four young children home alone while she took a […]
26-Year-Old Black Woman Running for Mayor of Philadelphia is One of the Youngest in History
Nationwide — Shania Bennett, a 26-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is running for mayor of the city, making her one of the youngest candidates to seek the city’s […]
Black Founder of United Colors of Cancer Celebrates Reaching First 100 Voice Milestone
1,000 Voices for Cancer Equity Campaign documents the experiences of cancer patients survivors and caregivers Nationwide — Bikira Radcliffe, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at United Colors of Cancer (UCC), […]
White Teacher Only Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Inappropriate Conduct With Two Students
Nationwide — Shelby Dawn Lashombe, a white teacher from Waco, Texas, has avoided a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to having sexual encounters with two […]
25-Year-Old Black Woman Wins NASA's $300K Prize for Innovation to Feed Astronauts on Mars
Nationwide — Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje, a 25-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has won NASA’s $300,000 top prize for designing a food system that could help astronauts eat fresh […]
Republic of Congo Joins Miss Universe Pageant for the First Time with 24-Year-Old Contestant
Nationwide — Georgina Kambongo is making history as the first woman to win the Miss Universe Republic of the Congo title, becoming the Central African nation’s first official representative at […]
Emmett Till's Cousin, Priscilla Till, Announces Run for Governor of Mississippi
Nationwide — Priscilla Williams Till, civil rights advocate and cousin of Emmett Till, the African American teen who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, is preparing to run for governor […]
34-Year-Old Mom Charged for Allegedly Killing Her 10-Month-Old Daughter With Morphine
Nationwide — Tynisha Lashae Jones, a 34-year-old African American mother from Anderson, South Carolina, has been charged after her 10-month-old daughter, Talayah, died from drug toxicity. Investigators said laboratory testing […]
Black Influencer Who Has Helped Thousands of People to Naturally Shed Pounds is Back With a Bigger Vision
Deidra “Dee” Smith, the weight-loss motivator regained access to her community of more than 943,000 Facebook followers after a season marked by surgery, recovery, business expansion, and the creation of […]
Founder of a Black Woman-Owned Academic Press For Black Scholars Continues to Make History 20 Years Later
Nationwide — In an academic publishing industry where Black ownership remains rare, Dr. Ayo Sekai, a Jamaican-born woman, has accomplished something extraordinary: she has spent more than two decades building […]
Black Educator From Texas Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Schools With New Children's Book
Nationwide — Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson, PhD in Social Work, professor, licensed social worker, educator, nonprofit founder, speaker, and children’s author, is now booking school visits featuring book readings and age-appropriate […]
Marlena Edwards Makes History as the First Black Woman Promoted as Captain of Buffalo Fire Department
Nationwide — Marlena Edwards, an African American woman from Buffalo, New York, has made history as the first African American woman to become a captain in the Buffalo Fire Department. […]
Black Female Captain Becomes 19th American Soldier to Die Since the Iran War Started
Nationwide — Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, a 37-year-old African American soldier from Norfolk, Virginia, sadly passed away on Sept. 18 while supporting U.S. Army operations in Doha, Qatar. The Army […]
Former BET Host Angela Stribling Dies at 58 After Brain Cancer Battle
Nationwide — Angela Stribling, pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host, has died at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Her husband, Ken Washington, announced […]
Family of 5-Year-Old Black Girl Killed Says Funeral Home Promised Free Services, Then Sent $10,000 Bill
Nationwide — The mother of Zah’Layah Walton, the 5-year-old African American girl shot and killed in a road rage shooting in Cypress, Texas, says her family was promised free funeral […]
Woman Who Falsely Accused Jay-Z Admits That She Lied, Apologizes to Beyoncé
Nationwide — A woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 has now withdrawn her allegations, saying he never raped her, sexually assaulted her, or behaved […]
Mother Says Her Black Daughter Left With Bald Spot After Another Student Repeatedly Pulled Her Hair at School
Nationwide — Stacy McGilberry, an African American mother from Ellisville, Mississippi, wants school officials to take action after she said her daughter’s hair was repeatedly pulled by another student at […]
26-Year-Old Black Female DoorDash Driver Found Dismembered After Family Traced Her Phone
Nationwide — Shanteria “Tia” Mosley, a 26-year-old African American woman from Smyrna, Georgia, was identified after her dismembered remains were found at an apartment complex. Police have arrested 18-year-old Kingston Bradley […]
White Man Who Sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar With Apple Cider Vinegar Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison
Nationwide — Anthony J. Kazmierczak, the man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a Minneapolis town hall, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison after […]
Young Black Mom Gets 7 Years in Prison After Her 2-Month-Old Baby Became Trapped in Couch
Nationwide — Quinzena M. Rancefer, a 31-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty to neglect in the death of her 2-month-old […]
Black Surrogate Mom Loses Custody Bid Over Baby She Gave Birth to With Heart Defect
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother from Anchorage, Alaska, has lost another legal challenge in her custody dispute over the baby boy she gave birth to after […]
Black Dad Found His 4-Year-Old Daughter Upside Down in Trash Can Filled With Water and Fish
Nationwide — Jayde Wooten, a 4-year-old African American girl from Macon, Georgia, sadly died after her father found her upside down inside a large trash can filled with water and […]
Teacher Admits She Lied About Being Black and Palestinian for Years, Reveals She Is a White Jewish Woman
Nationwide — Hannah Gann, a white teacher from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who became involved in pro-Palestinian activism, has admitted that she spent years falsely claiming Black and Palestinian identities. She now […]
Former Miss Universe Jamaica Files Lawsuit After Stage Fall That Left Her With Brain Injury
Nationwide — Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is suing the Miss Universe Organization nearly a year after a stage fall in Thailand left her with a traumatic brain injury and […]