Turning History into Design and Resilience into Brand Power. Nationwide — This Black History Month, Baltimore Bag Co. (BBC) is launching a renewed brand chapter rooted in history, craftsmanship, and […]
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Meet the Black Visionary Healthcare Leader Redefining Medical Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Nationwide — Visionary author, healthcare consultant, and tech innovator Dr. Lanette Woods launches her latest book, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shaping the Future: The New Era of Medical Coding. This pioneering […]
Black Teacher Killed in Car Crash During ICE Operation in Georgia
Nationwide — Linda Davis, an African American teacher from Chatham County, Georgia, was killed when Oscar Vasquez Lopez, who was fleeing from ICE, crashed into her car. Dr. Davis was […]
Garden Conservancy to Release Documentary Film Celebrating Legacy of Harlem Renaissance Poet Anne Spencer
Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of Anne Spencer Now Streaming Nationwide — The Garden Conservancy’s new documentary film Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of […]
Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam
Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]
White Man Who Shot His Black Wife 15 Times Because He Thought She Was Cheating Gets 50 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Brandon Dickerson, a 30-year-old white husband from Bryan, Texas, who killed his 23-year-old African American wife, Alexis Walls, in a jealous rage, has been sentenced to 50 years […]
Black Couple Mourns the Loss of Their Unborn Twin Babies While on a Cruise
Nationwide — Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband, John Ajaero, who are from Maryland, are grieving after losing their twin babies after Paris went into premature labor at 21 weeks during a […]
70-Year-Old Man and His 35-Year-Old Wife Welcome Their First Baby Together
Nationwide — A married couple from Alaska, 35-year-old Glenda and her husband Roy, welcomed their baby boy on the same day as Roy’s 70th birthday. The couple used IVF after […]
Singer Brandy Criticized for Her Soulful Performance of the National Anthem
Nationwide — Brandy took the spotlight at the NBA All-Star game on February 15, performing the National Anthem with her signature R&B style. Her layered harmonies and vocal runs impressed some […]
High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students
Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]
First Black Student to Graduate from All-White Public School in 1966 Shares Her Story
Nationwide — Mary Smith-Blackmon, an African American woman from Canton, Mississippi, who became the first Black student to graduate from the town’s all-white public school in 1966, remembers both the […]
Young Black Siblings Tragically Die in Mobile Home Fire in Georgia
Nationwide — Maliyah Russell, a 4-year-old girl, and her 7-year-old brother, Christian Jackson, who are from Sandersville, Georgia, died early Saturday morning when a mobile home fire broke out. Emergency […]
Black Doctor Launches New Educational Kit and Wellness App for Children to Address Health Inequity Among Minorities
Nationwide — As the nation commemorates Black History Month, a new initiative is answering Dr. King’s prophetic call by addressing one of the most persistent — and preventable — forms […]
Black Mom-and-Daughter Duo to Host Black History Storytelling Virtual Event for Children
Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad and her daughter, Hasana Muhammad, will host a virtual event that engages children and teaches them about their history. The event, called Black History Night, […]
Black Author Releases Powerful Memoir That Explores Quiet Unspoken Transitions of Life
Nationwide — Seasons Of Me: A Journey of Learning & Unlearning by Joyce Wambua Osborne is a powerful memoir that explores the quiet, often unspoken transitions that shape a life; […]
Black Mom of 3 Shot and Killed While Making DoorDash Delivery to a School
Nationwide — Eboni Anderson, an African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, was fatally shot while making a DoorDash delivery outside Palmetto Elementary School. She leaves behind three young children. Anderson, […]
Brain Surgery, Divorce, and a Doctorate at 70: How One Woman Turned Adversity into a Generational First
Nationwide — Adversity has a way of revealing two paths: one that breaks people and another that builds record breakers. In August 2022, at the age of 67, Dr. Tijuani […]
Trump Accuses Black Congresswoman of Calling for His Execution Over Epstein Files
Nationwide — President Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar after she posted remarks that appeared to call for his execution, citing alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The White House said her […]
Former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative
Nationwide — Former Mayor Karen Williams Weaver tuned in to listen to United States Senator Elissa Slotkin’s speech about the anniversary of the Flint water crisis on the Senate floor. […]
HGTV Star Fired for Using the N-Word On-Air, Then Later Said the Word is "Not in My Vocabulary"
Nationwide — Nicole Curtis, the host and star of HGTV’s Rehab Addict, is under fire after a video showed her using a racial slur on set. The network immediately responded […]
Kandi Burruss Says Her Ex-Husband Lives in Her Guest House, But Refuses to Pay Rent
Nationwide — Singer and songwriter Kandi Burruss says her estranged husband, Todd Tucker, has been living in her Atlanta guest house without paying rent or contributing to household and child […]
14-Year-Old Girl in R. Kelly Video That Got Him Convicted is Now Grown and Speaking Out
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]