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Brain Surgery, Divorce, and a Doctorate at 70: How One Woman Turned Adversity into a Generational First

Dr. Tijuani Theresa Phelps Jackson

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

Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump on 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

Flint Mayor Karen Williams Weaver

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"

Nicole Curtis

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

Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker

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

Reshona Landfair, R. Kelly

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

Gabryel Ayers

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

Estella Washington

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

Charm La’Donna

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

Jennifer J. Hayes

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

Students of the National Youth Foundation

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

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza

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

True, Dr. Amy Beethe

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

Shedly Apollon

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

Jasmine Crockett

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

Denise Nicholas and Antwone Fisher

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 […]

Laila Edwards Officially Becomes 1st Black Woman to Play with Team USA in Olympic Ice Hockey

Laila Edwards, Olympic Winter Games 2026

Nationwide — Laila Edwards made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the first Black woman to compete for Team USA in Olympic ice hockey. The 22-year-old debuted in Milano Cortina, […]

Rapper GloRilla Finally Speaks Out About Accusations of Abandoning Her Family

GloRilla

Nationwide — GloRilla is speaking out after her sister, Victoria “ScarFace” Woodz, accused her of abandoning their family, saying she hasn’t been supportive despite her fame. The Memphis rapper went live […]

Founder of Black-Owned Bakery Celebrated 30 Years in Business as an Approved NFL Super Bowl LX Supplier

Andrea Lacy, Founder of Luvs Brownies celebrating 30 years in business at the Superbowl

Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest year yet — earning designation as […]

Black Family-Owned Non-Profit to Host Virtual Talk on Raising Money-Confident Kids

Kevon, Kim and Kamari Chisholm

Nationwide — Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, will host a virtual discussion titled Let’s Talk About Money: Children and Financial Literacy: A […]

Black History Month: Award-Winning Author Dawn James Launches the Memoir Blueprint to Help African Americans Preserve Black History Through Their Own Stories

Dawn James, creator of Your Memoir Blueprint

Publishing Expert Calls on Black Community to Document Personal Narratives Before They’re Lost Forever Nationwide — As Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans, award-winning author […]

Missing Black Mom Found Decomposing in Her Apartment. Police Arrest Her Roommate

Lawanda McGee

Nationwide — Lawanda McGee, an African American woman from St. Louis, Missouri, was found decomposing in her apartment weeks after she went missing, and her roommate has been charged with […]

Family of 17-Year-Old Black Teen Missing for Two Months Says She Met Up With Unknown Man

T'Neya Tovar

Nationwide — T’Neya Tovar, a 17-year-old African American girl from Hemet, California, has been missing for two months after leaving home to meet a man. Authorities fear she may be […]

Unarmed Black Mom Survives Being Shot Six Times By Police, Files $25M Lawsuit

Nationwide — Tracey Allen, an African American mother from Detroit, Michigan, survived being shot six times during a traffic stop and is now suing the officer involved and the city. She […]

Black Surrogate Mother Says She Was Misled by Chinese Parents With Dozens of Children

Tronderrica James, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang

Nationwide — Tronderrica James, a 30-year-old African American surrogate mother from Nevada, says she was misled into carrying a baby for a Chinese couple now linked to more than 20 surrogate-born […]

Black Mom Rightfully Upset After 4-Year-Old Daughter Placed in Wrong Car During School Pickup

Brielle Davis

Nationwide — Daija Spencer, an African American mother, says her 4-year-old daughter, Brielle Davis, was accidentally placed in the wrong car during pickup at an elementary school in Houston, Texas. […]

New Documentary Exposes the Maternal Health Crisis in Michigan, Highlights Community Doulas as the “Frontline Defense” for Black Mothers

Screenshot from Passion to Profession documentary about maternal health in Michigan

Nationwide — As the United States continues to grapple with the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, a new documentary released by The New Citizens Press Community Action Network […]

Black Lawyer Announces 2026 Expansion Focused on Power, Intellectual Property, and Women's Strategic Leverage

Tiffany Michelle Simmons, The Plugs Lawyer

Nationwide — Tiffany Michelle Simmons, known as The Plug’s Lawyer, is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus: transforming legal expertise into scalable intellectual property for women who already hold influence […]

Rapper GloRilla Accused of Not Financially Supporting Her Mom and 10 Siblings

GloRilla and her sister Victoria Woods

Nationwide — Rapper GloRilla is facing family drama after her sister claims she hasn’t supported their mom or siblings financially despite her fame. Victoria Woods, AKA Scar Face Woods, says […]

Black Mom Suing Hospital for Mistakenly Telling Her That Her Newborn Baby Had Died

LaChunda Hunter

Nationwide — LaChunda Hunter, an African American woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, is suing a hospital after staff told her newborn daughter had died, only for a doctor to later […]

8-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History as the Youngest Grammy Winner Ever

Aura V and her father Fyütch

Nationwide — Singer Aura V made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards after winning Best Children’s Music Album with her father, Fyütch. At just 8 years old, she became the youngest […]

Marketer Who Advised Barbie to Wear an Afro and Discuss Racism Introduces ME Doll

Dana Hall, founder of the ME Doll

Black Doll Affair Founder and Obama Honoree Dana “Mama Doll” Hill Presents the ME Doll, a Human Family Heirloom Honoring Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s Educational Legacy and Shared African Ancestry […]

R&B Singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Join "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season 17

K. Michelle, Pinky Cole

Nationwide — R&B singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole are joining the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta for season 17. Both women bring music, business, and drama […]

Black Woman Went Missing After Being Released from a Police Station. She Was Found Dead 11 Months Later

Mitrice Richardson

Nationwide — Mitrice Richardson, an African American woman from California, was 24 years old when she disappeared after being released from the Malibu-Lost Hills sheriff’s station with no money, phone, […]

Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches Service to Beat Up Men Who Abuse Women

Aleti Crystal

Nationwide — Aleti Crystal, a content creator and entrepreneur from Uganda, runs a vigilante-style business that targets men accused of abusing women. She says her mission is to protect survivors […]

94-Year-Old Retired Black Teacher Loses Her Pension After Falsely Being Declared Dead

Gloria Wilson

Nationwide — Gloria Wilson, a 94-year-old African American retired teacher from Los Angeles, California, has lost her pension after being falsely declared dead by the California State Teachers Retirement System. The […]

This 12-Year-Old Black Girl Was 9 Months Pregnant When She Went Missing, Never to Be Seen Again

Celina Mays

Nationwide — Celina Mays disappeared at 12 years old, nine months pregnant, from her family home in Willingboro, New Jersey, and has never been found. Her case remains unsolved decades […]

How Long Will African Americans Be Considered a Problem?

Jamala Rogers

It’s time for a serious discussion about U.S. citizenship By Jamala Rogers Nationwide — As we leave our hallowed Black History Month, people of African descent have witnessed renewed attacks […]

HBCU Track and Field Star Dies After His Girlfriend Allegedly Stabbed Him

Kevaughn Goldson, Denita Jackson

Nationwide — Kevaughn Goldson, an HBCU track and field athlete, died after allegedly being stabbed by his girlfriend, Denita Jackson, who is also a sprinter. She now faces murder charges, […]

7-Year-Old Special Needs Black Girl Assaulted by Her Teacher, Yanked Off School Bus

Amaria Clark

Nationwide — Amaria Clark, a 7-year-old African American girl from Homestead, Florida, was reportedly bullied and physically harmed by her teacher at school. The case drew attention due to the […]

Black Mom of 4 Sadly Found Dismembered Inside a Trash Bag in Brooklyn

Michelle Montgomery

Nationwide — Michelle Montgomery, a 39-year-old African American mother of 4 from Brooklyn, New York, was found dismembered in a trash bag in her apartment building’s basement. Police are investigating, […]

Lawyer Reignites Viral “Hood Court,” the Digital Courtroom Where Culture Meets Accountability

Tiffany Simmons AKA The Plugs Lawyer and host of Hood Court

Nationwide — Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons, known nationally as The Plug’s Lawyer, has officially relaunched her original digital courtroom series, Hood Court, the culture-shifting show first introduced on Instagram Live […]

Black Mom and Her Daughter Make History as First Parent-Child Duo to Graduate from Rutgers University

Inez Phillips Durham and Jennifer Durham

Nationwide — Inez Phillips Durham and her daughter, Jennifer Durham, who are African American, have made history at Rutgers University as the first parent-child duo to earn doctorates in psychology. […]

Body of Missing 17-Year-Old Black Teen Finally Found in the Middle of a Desert

T'Neya Tovar

Nationwide — T’Neya Tovar, a 17-year-old African American girl from California who had been missing for 3 months, was found dead in the desert. Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom […]

Parents of Missing Black Teen Found Dead Had Hired a Hitman Three Times to Kill Her

LaTania “Janell” Carwell

0 Nationwide — LaTania “Janell” Carwell, an African American teen from Georgia who went missing on her 16th birthday, was later found dead in a shallow grave. Her parents allegedly tried […]

Former Nursing Home Manager Faces Charges for Stealing $300K from Residents

Christina Williams

Nationwide — Christina Williams, who worked as an office manager at Venetian Gardens Nursing Home in Loveland, Ohio, has been accused of stealing more than $300,000 from over 50 residents. […]

Black Mom Who Desperately Fed Her Baby Cow Milk Denied Parole After 18 Years in Prison

Tiffany Woods

Nationwide — Tiffany Woods, an African American mother from New Orleans, Louisiana, who was convicted of killing her baby after she desperately tried to feed him cow’s milk during Hurricane […]

Black Mom Ordered to Pay White Teen $3.2M for Calling Him a Racist Bully

Summer Smith, Asher Vann

Nationwide — Summer Smith, the African American mom whose teenage son, SeMarion Humphrey, was tricked into drinking urine at a birthday sleepover, has been ordered to pay $3.2 million to […]

Baltimore Bag Co. Relaunches During Black History Month, Honoring Black Economic Legacy and American Craftsmanship

Baltimore Bag

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 […]

Meet the Black Visionary Healthcare Leader Redefining Medical Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Lanette Woods

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

Linda Davis, Black teacher killed during ICE operation

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

Documentary, Earth I Thank You about Anne and Edward 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

Black founders of Jam Vino

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

Brandon Dickerson, Alexis Walls

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

Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband, John Ajaero

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

Glenda, Roy and their baby

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

Brandy singing national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game

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

Alicia Hughes

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

Mary Smith-Blackmon

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

Maliyah Russell and Christian Jackson

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

Dr. Dona Cooper Dockery, Founder of the Get Healthy Kidz educational kit

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

Dr. Audrey Muhammad and her daughter, Hasana

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

Seasons of Me By Joyce Wambua Osborne

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

Eboni Anderson

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, […]