Nationwide — Karen Henry, a 61-year-old African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, was killed in 2024 when a stolen car fleeing police crashed into her vehicle. Her family is now […]
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Meet the Siblings Running Against Each Other for the Florida State Senate Seat
Nationwide — Siblings Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis are competing against each other in a Florida special primary election for a state senate seat once held by Geraldine Thompson. […]
Viral Video Shows White Employees at Auto Shop Mocking Juneteenth
Nationwide — Two employees at a North Carolina auto shop have left their jobs after a viral video showed them mocking Juneteenth, sparking public outrage, online backlash, and a wave […]
Man Accused of Impregnating, Killing 12-Year-Old Daughter in Florida Found Dead in Jail
Nationwide — Andrew Wiley, an African American father from Tallahassee, Florida, accused of killing his 12-year-old daughter, reportedly died in jail from natural causes before his trial.
Black-Owned Beauty & Lifestyle Brands Celebrated at One-Day Marketplace at HUE Affair in NYC
Nationwide — On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the energy in NYC shifts as HUE Affair takes over the Metropolitan Pavilion (110 W. 19th Street, New York, NY 10011) for an […]
Black Gerontologist With 20 Years of Experience Releases New Children’s Book to Inspire Young Readers to Care for the Elderly
Nationwide — Ivory Wants to be a Gerontologist by Aisha C. Young is a heartwarming new children’s book that follows the journey of 10-year-old Ivory, a young girl who discovers […]
Three Black Sisters Go Missing in Georgia, Prompting Urgent Search By Local Police Dept
Nationwide — Three teenage sisters from Winder, Georgia — Caidyn, Ashlyn, and Raegyn McCou — were safely located after being reported missing late last week. The girls, all under the […]
Nearly 100 Homeless Students From New York City Graduate High School
Nationwide — About 100 high school seniors living in New York City’s shelter system marked their graduation through the 10th annual Future Leaders ceremony. The event celebrated their strength and […]
HBCU Grad and Trailblazing Educator Named Ms. Southern States 2025 by United Crown of America Pageant
Nationwide — Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon, a proud alumna of South Carolina State University and accomplished education leader, has been officially named Ms. Southern States 2025 by United Crown of America, […]
Young Black Mom of 2 Killed at McDonald's, Leaves Behind Two Beautiful Children
Nationwide — Kianna Jackson, a 25-year-old African American mother of two, was tragically shot and killed at a McDonald’s in Brandon, Mississippi, leaving behind a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old […]
Founder of HBCU Move-In Day Mafia Honored on "Sherri" for Transforming the Lives of Foster Youth Attending HBCUs
Nationwide — TeeJ Mercer, the dynamic founder of Move-In Day Mafia, was recently spotlighted on the nationally syndicated Sherri talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd. During the April 9th episode, […]
Husband and Wife, Founders of #1 Black Doctor-Owned Vitamin Company, Tap Dr. Jay Barnett as Brand Spokesman
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel and her husband, Darian McDaniel, the founders of ProBLK Health Vitamins, who are committed to building a healthier Black community by offering high-quality, Black […]
Black Parents Awarded $2.2M From Jury After Their Baby's Head Was Decapitated During Birth at Hospital
Nationwide — A jury in Fulton County, Georgia, has awarded $2.25 million to the grieving parents of a baby who was decapitated during childbirth—and whose autopsy was later shared online […]
Meet Dystany Spurlock, the Black Woman Motorcycle Drag Racer Who Continues to Make History
Nationwide — Foxxtecca is making history with professional motorcycle drag racer Dystany Spurlock, who became only the second Black woman in history to compete in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle […]
Ex-Husband of Wendy Williams Files $250M Lawsuit on Her Behalf, But His Motives Are Questioned
Nationwide — Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has filed a $250 million lawsuit, claiming she was abused, overmedicated, and financially exploited under her guardianship. The suit names 48 defendants, including […]
28-Year-Old Black Woman Died Hours After Plastic Surgery in Miami
Nationwide — Ahmonique Miller, a 28-year-old African American mother from Las Vegas, died just hours after getting a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction in Miami, Florida, back in March. She […]
T.D. Jakes Presents Black Teen Inventor and Her Mom With $200K Grand Prize After Winning National Competition
Nationwide — 18-year-old Gabby Goodwin and her mom, Rozalynn, the founders of Confidence by GaBBY Goodwin, a trailblazing, Black-owned hair accessory brand, have won the $200,000 grand prize at the […]
Wife of Eric Garner, Unarmed Black Man Killed By Police in 2014, Has Sadly Passed Away
Nationwide — Esaw Snipes-Garner, the widow of Eric Garner, whose death at the hands of New York police officers helped ignite a national movement for racial justice, has passed away […]
Grandmother Arrested For Allegedly Helping Her Grandson Who Escaped From Prison
Nationwide — Connie Weeden, a 59-year-old grandmother from Slidell, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly helping her grandson, Jermaine Donald, after he escaped from the Orleans Justice Center. Authorities say she […]
Black Woman's Life Tragically Ended After Drunk Driver Runs Red Light in North Carolina
Nationwide — Rashonda Greene, a 45-year-old African American woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, was killed Monday night when a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into her […]
Brain-Dead Pregnant Mom Delivers Her Baby, Will Now Be Taken Off Life Support
Nationwide — Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old pregnant African American woman from Georgia who had been brain dead for months, has finally given birth, and her family says she will now […]
Black Woman Refused to Stand for National Anthem at Her Graduation, Sparks Debate
Nationwide — A viral video of an African American female student remaining seated during the national anthem at her college graduation has triggered strong reactions online. The clip, viewed nearly […]
Young Black Mom Charged After 2-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shoots Himself
Nationwide — Teasia Leonard, a young African American mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, is facing a child endangerment charge after her 2-year-old son was shot inside her home. Authorities believe the […]
16-Year-Old Black Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship for Her Contributions to Medical Drone Innovation
Nationwide — University Technical College (UTC) student Kande Sill, who writes under the pseudonym Kande S. Summers, a gifted 16-year-old student, has been awarded the highly competitive Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. […]
Civil Rights Attorney Launches National Directory That Will Feature 1,000 Black Lawyers to Serve 1 Million Black Households
Nationwide — Kisha A. Brown, Esq., an award-winning civil rights attorney and speaker Kisha A. Brown, Esq., is the founder of Justis Connection, a Black-owned legaltech platform committed to connecting […]
Beyoncé’s Foundation Awarding $10K Grants to Salon and Barbershop Owners Nationwide
Nationwide — Beyoncé, her mom Tina Knowles, and her BeyGOOD Foundation have all partnered with her haircare brand Cécred to award $10,000 grants to salon and barbershop owners across the […]
43-Year-Old Married School Counselor Sentenced for Inappropriate Relationship with Teen Student
Nationwide — Emily Nutley, a 43-year-old married woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in prison for having sex with a 17-year-old student in her school office. The […]
Black Women Fly Too: Meet the Founder of the First Black Female-Owned Drone Academy in Texas
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers—and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade. As the first Black woman […]
Tyler Perry Defends Exploiting Black Women's Trauma in His Films Including "Straw"
Nationwide — Tyler Perry addresses criticism over how he portrays African American women in his films, including his latest Netflix release, Straw. He says his work reflects real struggles and […]
Black Pastor Shot His Wife, Then Killed Himself Outside Alabama Church
Nationwide — In 2020, Ulysses Woodard, an African American pastor from Mobile, Alabama, shocked his church community when he shot his wife, Prophetess Alisha Woodard, outside a church after a […]
Black-Owned Safari Tour Company in Tanzania Celebrates Its 100th Customer with Unforgettable Mother-Daughter Adventure
Nationwide — Visit Tanzania4Less, a premier Black-owned safari company, proudly announces a significant milestone: hosting its 100th customer last month. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to providing exceptional, affordable […]
Black Author Releases New Self-Help Book “Blame It on the Feel of Pain” About Detangling From Past Pain
Nationwide — Get ready for a transformational journey toward inner peace as indie author Max W. Miller’s new self-help release, Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, inspires readers in […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Mom's 3 Young Sons Die After Falling Through Frozen Pond
Nationwide — Cheynne Hangaman, an African American mother from Bonham, Texas, lost her three young sons after they fell through a frozen pond. She jumped into the icy water trying […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Continues to Join President Trump on Stage at His Events
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is set to appear at a Trump administration summit, promoting financial literacy for children while supporting early investment programs. The rapper says her involvement is about giving […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Trump Says the Attack on Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Was "Staged"
Nationwide — President Donald Trump claims the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar at her Minnesota town hall was staged, though he offered no evidence to support that claim. The congresswoman […]
Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested
Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]
Black Woman Who Fed Thousands of Homeless People Every Week for Decades Dies at 58
Nationwide — Shirley Raines, also known as Ms. Shirley, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, who cared for L.A.’s homeless, has died at 58. She spent decades providing food, showers, […]
Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison
Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]
Three Sisters "Shocked" Their Babies Were Born Within Months of Each Other
Nationwide — Three sisters from Omaha, Nebraska — Chi Whitemon, 26, Bri McGhee, 32, and Nesha Titsworth, 33 — welcomed babies within months of each other, surprising themselves and their […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Author's "Making of a Slave" Book Gains Popularity for Black History Month
Nationwide — This Black History Month 2026, Dr. Angeline Dean, educator, systems thinker, and unapologetic Cultural Gap Architect, shares her dissertation in book form, The Whiteness of Akkkademia & The […]
87-Year-Old Black Grandma Missing for a Week Found Safe Inside Walmart
Nationwide — Annie Stokes, an 87-year-old African American grandmother from Pascagoula, Mississippi, was reported missing and later found safe inside a Walmart after several days of searching. Her family confirmed she […]
Woman Arrested for "Stealing" Her Own Car Back from a Towing Company
Nationwide — Quabreshe Long, an African American woman from St. Petersburg, Florida, is facing several charges after trying to take back her own car from a towing company and pepper-spraying […]
Michelle Obama Says She'd Be Against Barack Running for a 3rd Term As President Even If It Were Legal
Nationwide — Michelle Obama says she would oppose her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if it were legal. She added she would “actively work against” […]
Homeless Black Woman from Michigan Found Frozen to Death Outside
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]