Nationwide — Ra’Dashia Boston and her mother, Virginia, were found dead in their apartment in Warner Robins, Georgia, in what police say is a domestic violence case. The suspect, Ra’Dashia’s […]
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Black-Owned Eyewear Brand to Launch in Almost 100 Sam's Club Locations
Revolutionary, Culturally Inspired Eyewear Brand Brings Bold Style and Inclusive Fit to Sam’s Club Members Nationwide — Vontélle Eyewear, the Black and women-owned luxury eyewear brand known for its culturally […]
Black Mom Regains Custody of Her Baby After "Medical Kidnapping" Case, But Still Faces Ridiculous Charges
Nationwide — Alandria Seabron and her husband, Quentin, two African American parents from Dallas, Texas, have finally regained custody of their baby girl after she was removed from their home […]
29-Year-Old Black Mom of Seven Children Sadly Killed in Car Crash in Florida
Nationwide — Shantel Patrice Ennis, a 29-year-old African American mother of seven children from Jacksonville, Florida, was sadly killed in a car crash near the Acosta Bridge this past weekend. […]
President Trump Pardons White Couple Convicted of Bank Fraud and Tax Evasion
Nationwide — Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have received full presidential pardons from President Trump, effectively ending their legal saga stemming from convictions of tax evasion and bank […]
Trump Administration to Pay $5M to Family of White Woman Fatally Shot While Storming the Capitol
Nationwide — The Trump administration has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, a white woman fatally shot by police […]
Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole's Bentley Stolen Outside Her Restaurant
Nationwide — Pinky Cole, an African American entrepreneur and founder of the famous Slutty Vegan, said her Bentley was stolen outside her new sandwich shop, Voagies, in Atlanta. The theft […]
Black Woman on Vacation in Bahamas Has Her Legs Severed in a Freak Incident
Nationwide — Hannah Smith, a 22-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was critically injured after falling into a ferry propeller during a cruise stop in the Bahamas. She had […]
Diddy’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Drop Kid Cudi’s Car Bomb Claim, Say There is No Evidence
Nationwide — Diddy’s lawyers want the judge to remove Kid Cudi’s claims about a 2012 car bombing from the case, saying the story is based on suspicion with no real […]
Black Mom Walks Across Graduation Stage to Honor Daughter Who Died Suddenly
Nationwide — Roshaunda Carr, an African American mother from Waco, Texas, whose daughter died from epilepsy in 2024, walked across the graduation stage wearing her daughter’s cap and gown, honoring […]
The Girl Friends®, Inc. Grants $30K to Innocence Project at 90th Annual Conclave in Boston
Nationwide — The Girl Friends®, Incorporated, awarded its National Project funds to Innocence Project in the amount of $30,000 in support of landmark and groundbreaking work exonerating wrongly convicted people […]
George Floyd’s 11-Year-Old Daughter Says She's Being Bullied in School
Nationwide — George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna, is still facing bullying at her Texas middle school five years after her father’s death. Classmates use hateful words and false claims that echo […]
Kid Cudi Testifies That Diddy Broke into His Home and Blew Up His Car After Dating Cassie
Nationwide — Musician and actor Scott Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, took the stand Thursday morning in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Mescudi testified about his brief […]
Black Parents of 4-Year-Old Boy Sadly Died in Separate Car Accidents Just Hours Apart
Nationwide — Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins, an engaged African American couple from East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, were building a life together when tragedy struck and claimed both of […]
South African President Shuts Down Trump’s ‘White Genocide’ Claim During Oval Office Meeting
Nationwide — In what was widely expected to be a volatile encounter, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa displayed steady leadership and composure during an Oval Office meeting with former U.S. […]
Middle School Black Student From Mississippi Gets Perfect Score on Two State Tests
Nationwide — Last year, Keng-Kenneth Smith, a seventh grader at the Academy of Innovation in Vicksburg, Mississippi, earned perfect scores on both the ELA and math sections of the MAAP […]
Louisiana State Police Arrest Two Women For Allegedly Assisting Orleans Jail Inmates Who Escaped
Nationwide — Two women have been arrested for allegedly helping inmates escape from the Orleans Justice Center jail, Louisiana State Police announced Wednesday, May 21. Courtnie Harris, 32, of New […]
Meet the Black Woman Certified Franchise Coach Helping Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Become Successful Franchise Owners
Nationwide — Tamika Franklyn, a seasoned franchise consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur, has released a new guide for aspiring entrepreneurs entitled Your Franchise Road Map: From Discovery to Decision. Her new […]
Black Female Chicago Police Dispatcher Reported Missing, Family Pleads For Help
Nationwide — Sana Bell, a 31-year-old African American Chicago police dispatcher, has been reported missing, and her family is urgently asking for the public’s help in finding her. Bell was […]
Fit to Sell: Black Real Estate Agent Sheds Over 100 Pounds, Transforms Life and Business Through Health and Home
Nationwide — In a world where the real estate market demands high energy, unwavering commitment, and a personal touch, Kimberly D. Worthy is redefining what it means to be “Fit […]
Black Founder of Nurse’s Magazine Awards Set to Honor Nursing Excellence on August 23 in Orlando, Florida
Nationwide — Dr. Donel Richemond, DBA MBA, MSN, RN, Founder and CEO of The Nurse’s Magazine is excited to announce the upcoming Nurse’s Magazine Awards 2025, a prestigious nursing awards […]
Founder Launches Marketplace to Help Black-Owned Businesses Being Left Behind by Big Box Retailers
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur Pamela Chance has officially launched SpadesLife.com, a revolutionary cultural marketplace built to elevate and empower Black-owned businesses, and the stakes have never been higher. As major […]
Black Teen Inventor of Gabby Bows Lands $1M in Scholarships and a New Book Deal
Nationwide — Gabby Goodwin invented GaBBY Bows, the first and only anti-slip double-face double-snap barrette at the age of seven with her mom, Rozalynn, and holds three U.S. patents. The […]
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Run for Governor of Georgia
Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms, who made history as the second African American woman to be mayor of Atlanta, has officially entered the race for governor of Georgia. She announced […]
Florida Black Teen Graduates With 4.6 GPA, Accepted into 36 Colleges With Over $1M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Londyn Muhammad, an African American standout senior at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida, has achieved an extraordinary milestone—earning acceptance to 36 colleges and universities and securing […]
Middle School Principal From Delaware Admits to Raping Student Under 16 For Years
Nationwide — Tasha Purnell, a 44-year-old former middle school principal in Wilmington, Delaware, has pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree rape and one count of continuous sexual abuse of […]
Black Puerto Rican Tells There’s a Deeper Truth to America’s Storytelling “A Royal Decree”
By Venita Benitez Nationwide — A Royal Decree. It all started with a bold move by King James I on April 10, 1606. He gave a group of ambitious investors […]
Latonya Pottain Who Starred in "My 600-lb Life" Reality Show Sadly Dies at Age 40
Nationwide — Latonya Pottain, the Louisiana woman featured on Season 11 of the reality TV show My 600-lb Life, has died at the age of 40. She is the 12 […]
WNBA Investigating Fans Who Yelled Racial Slurs at Angel Reese During Indiana Game
Nationwide — The WNBA has launched an investigation into allegations of racist remarks directed at Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese during her team’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana […]
Another Fight Breaks Out at a Beyonce Concert, This Time in Chicago During the Show
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour continues to draw massive crowds — and, unfortunately, a fair share of drama — as yet another fan fight broke out during her recent […]
Black Woman Handcuffed All Because She Parked in a Handicap Parking Space
Nationwide — Breshari Faulkner, a 31-year-old African American mother from Senatobia, Mississippi, was forcibly arrested by police in front of her children on Mother’s Day after being confronted in a […]
Kobe Bryant's 22-Year-Old Daughter, Natalia, Graduates From USC With Honors
Nationwide — Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has graduated from the University of Southern California, marking a powerful and emotional milestone for the […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"
Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail
Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC
Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]
White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program
Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home
Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]
19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream
Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]
Black Grandma Strikes Back After Being Targeted with Fake Call About Her Grandson
Nationwide — Crysta Willis, an African American grandmother from Cleveland, Ohio, got a fake call from someone claiming to be a deputy. The caller said her grandson had caused a […]
Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle
Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media
Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]
Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.
The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]
Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District
Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]
Case of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Went Missing 12 Years Ago in DC Has Still Not Been Solved
Nationwide — Relisha Rudd, an African American girl from Washington, D.C., was 8 years old when she disappeared in 2014 from a homeless shelter in the city. Twelve years later, authorities […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl Who Disappeared 26 Years Ago Is Still Missing, Family Ups the Reward to $100K
Nationwide — Asha Degree, an African American girl from Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been missing for more than 26 years after she disappeared at age 10 on Valentine’s Day […]
Black Woman Who Suffered 33 Years in a Narcissistic Relationship is Now Helping Others to Recognize the Pattern
Nationwide — After spending 33 years in a marriage with a narcissist, Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson is now helping others recognize that pattern and reclaim their peace through her book, […]
Woman Mistakenly Paid $1,650 an Hour Instead of $16.50 Arrested After Refusing to Return Money to Employer
Nationwide — Rene Nichole Coleman, a 50-year-old woman from Arkansas, was arrested after authorities said she kept more than $19,000 that was accidentally overpaid to her due to a payroll error. […]
Tennis Star Coco Gauff Responds to Criticism Over Her Natural Hair in Luxury Fashion Ad
Nationwide — Tennis star Coco Gauff responded to criticism over her natural hair in a Miu Miu handbag campaign. She addressed comments on TikTok, defending her 4C hair and saying it […]
Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, Autistic Son
Nationwide — Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, a Nigerian pastor, is facing global backlash after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal, autistic adopted son. He later officiated the wedding, triggering debate over […]
School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K
Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]
Black Couple Debuts New Gullah Geechee Seasoning Line and Barbecue Sauces
Nationwide — Latanya and Michael Allen are the Founders of Tastee Treats, a Black family-owned business that was founded on the principles of maintaining Gullah Geechee foods and cultural traditions, […]
Meet the Black Mom Redefining Herbal Wellness Nationally While Raising a Child on the Spectrum
Dallas, Texas-based RN Cherie Sanders turns personal adversity into a thriving wellness movement rooted in education, culture, and community healing. Nationwide — In an era where many are seeking natural […]
88-Year-Old Missing Black Mom Found Dead in Home, Her Son Charged With Murder
Nationwide — Daniest Graves, an 88-year-old African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, has been found dead in her home after being reported missing for nearly two weeks. Her son, 66-year-old […]
Young Black Mom Loses Housing Assistance After Starting New Job, Says She Feels "Punished"
Nationwide — Jaela Jackson, a 22-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, is now facing eviction after her rental assistance approval was reversed when she started a new job. She […]
31-Year-Old Black Influencer Dies Suspiciously, Her Family Questions Her White Boyfriend’s Story
Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, an African American woman from Miami, Florida, was found dead while on a luxury trip in Tanzania after celebrating her 31st birthday and engagement. Her family […]
Pregnant Rapper ‘Siditty’ Killed in Atlanta, Shot 4 Times in the Face
Nationwide — Qualeisha Barnes, an African American rapper from Detroit, Michigan, who was pregnant, died in Atlanta, Georgia, after a shooting inside a car. Police say she was shot four […]