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Young Founders of Black-Owned School of Nails and Cosmetology to Host Community Event

Aaliyah, Aniah, and Anijah Thompson

Nationwide — Aaliyah Alicia Thompson, owner of the Aaliyah Alicia Thompson School of Nails and Cosmetology, along with sisters Aniah and Anijah Byrd, invites the community to a special event […]

Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds

Vivica A. Fox, 50 Cent

Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]

Wendy Williams' Neurologist Says She Doesn't Have Frontotemporal Dementia

Wendy Williams

Nationwide — Television personality and former talk show host Wendy Williams is fighting to regain control of her life and finances after more than three years under a court-ordered guardianship. […]

Man Arrested Twice Within 24 Hours for Attacking the Same Woman Twice

James Bowman III

Nationwide — James Bowman III, a 40-year-old African American man from Waldorf, Maryland, was arrested twice in less than 24 hours after attacking the same woman. Police say he assaulted […]

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Verdict That He Sexually Abused and Defamed Magazine Columnist E. Jean Carroll

E. Jean Carroll, Trump

Nationwide — President Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a $5 million verdict that found he sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll, arguing that key […]

Black Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Selected to Cover Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards

Shadonna Mo McPhaul at the Carolina Soul Music Awards

Nationwide — ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul, widely recognized as The Mo You Know, has been selected to serve as a red carpet correspondent for the Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards, presented […]

Kenny Lattimore and His Wife, Judge Faith, Expose People Spreading False Rumors About Their Marriage

Faith Jenkins-Lattimore and Kenny Lattimore

Nationwide — Attorney Faith Jenkins-Lattimore and singer Kenny Lattimore are fighting back against false stories about their marriage circulating on YouTube. Anonymous channels posted videos claiming cheating, divorce, and personal drama, […]

"Teacher of the Year" Suspended After Allegedly Trying to Run Over Her Baby Daddy

Sade Delesia Nacheyle Nelson

Nationwide — Sade Delesia Nacheyle Nelson, a 37-year-old African American who was named 2025 Teacher of the Year at St. John’s High School in Charleston, South Carolina, has been placed on […]

Black Metro Bus Driver, Mom of 3 Killed in Hit-and-Run While on Break

Tanya Perry

Nationwide — Tanya Perry, an African American mother of three and a Los Angeles Metro bus operator, was killed in a hit-and-run crash while on break in Eagle Rock. Her […]

Two Black Women from the Same City Turn 100 Years Old Together

Lizzie Adkins and Amanda Page

Nationwide — Two African American women from Mississippi, Lizzie Adkins and Amanda Page, turned 100 together and celebrated the occasion at a senior center in Tampa, Florida. Surrounded by family, […]

Kim Kardashian Fails the Bar Exam as She Seeks to Become a Lawyer

Kim Kardashian fails bar exam

Nationwide — Kim Kardashian revealed that she did not pass the California bar exam but remains committed to becoming a licensed attorney. The 45-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur, who […]

Meet Two Young Black MAGA Fans Who Want to Grow Trump's Movement

CJ Pearson and Janiyah Thomas

Nationwide — CJ Pearson and Janiyah Thomas are among a new generation of young Black conservatives gaining national attention for their outspoken support of President Trump and their efforts to […]

Black Woman Dies in Crash That Caused Her Vehicle to Flip Twice, But Her Baby Survived

Morgan Ray and her daughter

Nationwide — The family and community of Morgan Ray, a 37-year-old African American assistant middle school principal from Aurora, Colorado, are mourning her tragic death following a car crash on […]

Order for Trump to Fund SNAP Benefits Halted by Only Black Female Judge on U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Nationwide — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the only African American female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, stepped in to temporarily block a lower court’s order that would have required […]

Babysitter Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing 22-Month-Old Boy in Michigan

Kimora Hodges, Kyrie

Nationwide — Kimora Hodges, a 24-year-old African American woman from Roseville, Michigan, will spend the rest of her life in prison for killing a toddler she was hired to care […]

Black Dad Killed for Reporting His Teen Daughter's Rape and Refusing $12K Bribe

Kcoree Warren

Nationwide — Kcoree Warren, an African American father from Ferguson, Missouri, was shot and killed after reporting the rape of his 15-year-old daughter and rejecting a $12,000 bribe to stay […]

Woman Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Jail If Inmates Aren't Released By Midnight

Kelvionia Townsend

Nationwide — Kelvionia Townsend, a 23-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested after police said she threatened to blow up Jail East if inmates were not released by […]

White Teacher Shot By 6-Year-Old Student Awarded $10M After Suing Black School Principal

Abby Zwerner and Ebony Parker

Nationwide — Abby Zwerner, a former teacher from Newport News, Virginia, won $10 million in a lawsuit against her school’s assistant principal, Ebony Parker, who is Black, after being shot […]

B.E. Academy for Girls Named Contender for Prestigious $1 Million Yass Prize

Staff and student and BE Academy for GIrls

Nashville’s first new all-girls school in over 70 years recognized among the nation’s most innovative education providers. Nationwide — B.E. Academy for Girls, an independent, culturally responsive STEAM school in […]

Black Woman Wrongfully Arrested for Charges Meant for White Woman With the Same Name

Nickie Sledge

Nationwide — Nickie Sledge, a 49-year-old African American woman from Canton, Georgia, says she was wrongfully arrested and jailed after police mistook her for a White woman from Kentucky who has […]

2-Year-Old Black Boy from St. Louis Assaulted and Strangled By His Babysitter

Breyon Wells, 2-year-old boy strangled by his babysitter

Nationwide — Bre’Yon Wells, a two-year-old African American boy from St. Louis, Missouri, was sexually assaulted and strangled to death by his babysitter, a man his mother trusted while she […]

White Teacher Who Had Inappropriate Relationship with Student Won't Have to Register As Sex Offender

Kayla Nicole O’Dell

Nationwide — Kayla Nicole O’Dell, a 34-year-old teacher from Kilgore, Texas, who is White, will not be required to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to having an […]

Two Black Women Make History as the First Black Mayors of Albany and Syracuse, New York

Sharon Owens and Dorcey Applyrs

Nationwide — Sharon Owens and Dorcey Applyrs made history in New York’s Nov. 4 election, becoming the first Black mayors of Syracuse and Albany. Both women won their Democratic races and […]

Black Author Receives Reader’s House Magazine Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence

Judy Jackson Winston

Nationwide — Judy Jackson Winston, a Behavioral Health Fiction Author and Licensed Independent Social Worker and Attorney, has been honored by Reader’s House Magazine (London, UK) with its Editor’s Choice […]

Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership

Kristen Pennamon

Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. […]

Rapper Nicki Minaj Praises Trump For Threatening Military Action in Nigeria

Nicki Minaj, President Donald Trump

Nationwide — Nicki Minaj praised President Trump for threatening military action against Nigeria over what he described as the “slaughter” of Christians. She said his message made her thankful to […]

Brandy and Ray J Reunite on Stage After Months of Family Tension

Brandy and Ray J

Nationwide — Brandy and Ray J reunited on stage during her Atlanta concert, marking their first public appearance together after months of family tension. The siblings hugged in front of cheering […]

Black Female MAGA Supporter Who Trump Ignored Loses Election for Governor of Virginia

Winsome Earle-Sears

Nationwide — Abigail Spanberger, a 46-year-old former CIA operative and three-term congresswoman, is Virginia’s next governor — defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a vocal MAGA supporter who sought to […]

Mary Sheffield Makes History as Detroit's First Ever Black Female Mayor

Mary Sheffield

Nationwide — In a landmark victory, Mary Sheffield has been elected as the first female mayor in Detroit’s 323-year history. The 37-year-old City Council President, known for her lifelong dedication […]

Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding

Toni Braxton and Birdman

Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced […]

Man Faces Death Penalty for Killing White Teen Pregnant Girlfriend Who Refused Abortion

Donovan Faison, Kaylin Fiengo

Nationwide — Donovan Faison, a 23-year-old man from Florida, was found guilty of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend, Kaylin Fiengo, and her unborn child after she refused to get an abortion. A […]

Single Black Mom of 4 Gifted a New Home After Years of Struggling

Taleah Mitchell

Nationwide — Taleah Mitchell, an African American single mother of four from Cincinnati, Ohio, received the keys to her new home after years of constant moving. The house was built […]

Black Mom Says School Staffer Punched Her 12-Year-Old Son So Hard That His Tooth Came Out

Peyton Outlaw, Black student hit by school staffer

Nationwide — A staff member at KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy has been fired after allegedly punching a seventh grader so hard that the blow knocked out one of the boy’s […]

Georgia Family Celebrates 1-Year-Old Black Girl Who Beat Kidney Cancer

Calayah

Nationwide — Calayah, a 1-year-old African American girl from North Druid Hills, Georgia, who has spent most of her short life fighting kidney cancer, celebrated a major milestone at the […]

Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre Has Died at 111 Years Old

Viola Ford Fletcher

Nationwide — Viola Ford Fletcher — widely known as “Mother Fletcher” and celebrated as the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — has died at 111, her […]

Lady Adrena Shines Nationally as a Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour

Lady Adrena

Nationwide — Sweet Success Records and Prime Time Promotions LLC proudly announce that hometown blues recording artist Lady Adrena has reached an exciting new milestone in her musical journey. After […]

Hospital Fires Doctor and Nurse Who Denied Pregnant Black Mom Who Gave Birth in Her Car

Mercedes Wells and her husband with their baby

Nationwide — Franciscan Health Crown Point, a hospital in northwest Indiana, has taken the drastic step of firing both the doctor and nurse involved in the care of 38-year-old Mercedes […]

14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas' Dismembered Body Had Been Frozen, Cause of Death Difficult to Determine

Celeste Rivas and D4vd

Nationwide — Authorities investigating the disturbing death of Celeste Rivas, a 14-year-old teen whose remains were discovered inside the trunk of musician D4vd’s Tesla, are now facing major obstacles in […]

White Police Officer Acquitted in Death of Pregnant Black Mom Accused of Shoplifting

Connor Grubb, white police officer acquitted

Nationwide — A 21-year-old pregnant African American mother from Ohio, Ta’Kiya Young, lost her life during a confrontation with police in a supermarket parking lot, and the officer who fired […]

All Three Suspects Acquitted in 2020 Shooting That Killed 7-Year-Old Black Girl

Natalie Wallace

Nationwide — Terell Boyd, one of the four men charged in the 2020 shooting that killed 7-year-old Natalie Wallace, was found not guilty this week. The ruling came nearly five […]

"Teacher of the Year" Arrested After Video Shows Her Hitting Her Son

Nicole Staples

Nationwide — Nicole Staples, who was awarded as one of the Teachers of the Year in the state of Alabama, is now facing a child abuse charge after a video […]

Black Mom Charged With Attempted Murder for Trying to Terminate Her Pregnancy

Jocelyn Byrum

Nationwide — Jocelyn Byrum, a 20-year-old African American woman from South Carolina, now faces serious charges after police said she tried to end her pregnancy without medical help. Investigators said […]

Parents Defend Their Kids Who Attacked Black Mom and 9-Year-Old Son in Chicago

Carshawnda Hatter and kids

Nationwide — Carshawnda Hatter, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, and her 9-year-old son were violently attacked by a group of children while walking home from school, leaving both […]

Comedian Tiffany Haddish Explains How and Why She Married Herself

Tiffany Haddish

Nationwide — Comedian Tiffany Haddish is sharing more about why she chose to marry herself, a moment she features in her new docuseries. The 45-year-old star explains how the idea […]

Michelle Obama Says America is "Not Ready" For Female President, Stephen A. Smith Disagrees

Stephen A. Smith, Michelle Obama

Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith challenged Michelle Obama’s claim that Americans are “not ready” for a female president, pointing to recent elections as proof that voters will support women in leadership. […]

Woman Blasted for Twerking in Front of Casket at Funeral With Kids Present

Woman twerking at a casket at a funeral with kids president

Nationwide — A woman from Kansas City has gone viral for an especially shocking moment caught on video during a funeral, where she was seen twerking in front of a […]

Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Allegedly Choked and Punched His 15-Year-Old Baby Sister

Patrick Beverley

Nationwide — Former NBA star Patrick Beverley, 37, is now facing serious allegations after being arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, over claims that he assaulted his 15-year-old sister during […]

Trump Called a Reporter "Piggy" After She Asked About Epstein Emails

Trump called reporter Piggy

Nationwide — President Trump dismissed a reporter on Air Force One Friday, calling her “piggy” when she asked about his name appearing in emails linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey […]

Nicki Minaj Becomes First Rapper to Address United Nations, Thanks Trump

Nicki Minaj giving her UN speech

Nationwide — Nicki Minaj gave credit to President Donald Trump during her U.N. speech on Tuesday, acknowledging his role in highlighting violence in Nigeria, but she stressed she is not […]

TikTok Star Girlalala Dies at 21 Over the Weekend, Her Boyfriend Arrested

TikTok star Girlala

Nationwide — TikTok star Girlalala was shot and killed over the weekend in Florida. She was only 21 years old. Authorities say her boyfriend allegedly shot her after a heated […]

Black Mom Says She Was Forced to Give Birth on Highway After Hospital Sent Her Home

Mercedes Wells

Nationwide — Mercedes Wells, an African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, says she gave birth on a highway after an Indiana hospital sent her home, leaving her and her husband […]

Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support

Akon and his wife, Tomeka

Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]

Ohio Woman Claims She Tripped, Fell, Accidentally Fired Gun at School Parking Lot

Janekqua Thornton

Nationwide — Janekqua Thornton, an African American woman from Columbus, Ohio, is arrested after police say she accidentally fired a gun in a school parking lot. She claims she tripped […]

Beyoncé Fan Who Went Viral Dies at 25, Just Months Before Her Wedding

Sydney Hardeman

Nationwide — Sydney Hardeman, who went viral in 2019 for her stunned reaction to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, has died at 25. Her family says she took her own life, leaving […]

Black Mom from Wisconsin Killed in Front of Her Autistic Child

Anya Richmond, Black mom of autistic son killed

Nationwide — A’nya Raymond, an African American mother from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was tragically shot and killed, leaving her 7-year-old autistic son alone on the streets. Police say the suspect is […]

Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement

Ray J, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner

Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]

Nicki Minaj Joins Trump Administration to Address the United Nations

Nicki Minaj and President Trump

Nationwide — Nicki Minaj, 41, the Trinidad-born rap superstar who built a global brand from Queens, New York, is stepping into an unexpected political spotlight with the Trump Administration. In […]

Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife, MacKenzie Scott, Gives More Than $700M to HBCUs

MacKenzie Scott

Nationwide — MacKenzie Scott, who was the ex-wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos, has donated more than $700 million to HBCUs. A billionaire herself, she continues to provide some of the […]

Candace Owens Says President Trump is Being Blackmailed

Candace Owens and President Trump

Nationwide — Candace Owens, a 35-year-old conservative commentator based in the United States and known for her political media ventures, including the BLEXIT Foundation, is making headlines after issuing explosive […]

Black Mom of 3 Transforms from 800 Pounds to Nearly 300 Pounds, Looks Completely Different

Marla McCants

Nationwide — Marla McCants, an African American woman who once weighed nearly 800 pounds, has lost almost 500 pounds and completely transformed her life. Today, she thrives as a motivational speaker, […]

Woman From Mississippi Arrested for Illegally Getting $25K in SNAP Benefits

Victoria Reese

Nationwide — Victoria Reese, a woman from Mississippi, was arrested after investigators said she collected more than $25,000 in SNAP benefits by giving incorrect information about her household and income. […]

Owner of Black-Owned Dessert Food Truck Launches 2026 Scholarship Program

Andrea Lacey, Founder and CEO of Luvs Brownies

Celebrating Five Years of Empowering Students Through Perseverance and Purpose Nationwide — As Andrea Lacy, the Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies approaches its 30th anniversary, the beloved Bay Area […]

Trump Mocks Somalian Politician Who Said She Could Never Be Deported

Trump mocking Ilhan Omar

Nationwide — President Trump and the White House appeared to mock Rep. Ilhan Omar, a U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district, after a photo was posted of Trump waving […]

TikTok Star Ordered to Pay $1.75M After Having an Affair With Her Married Manager

Brenay Kennard

Nationwide — Brenay Kennard, a TikTok influencer from Durham, North Carolina, was ordered to pay $1.75 million after a jury found her responsible for breaking up her manager’s marriage through […]