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Beyoncé Donates $1 Million to Help Colombia Earthquake Victims

Beyoncé

Nationwide — Beyoncé will donate $1 million to help communities in Colombia recover from a powerful earthquake that damaged homes, roads, and infrastructure. The funds will support immediate food and […]

'American Gladiators' Star Debbie Clark Dies at 61, Family Says

Debbie "Storm" Clark

Nationwide — Debbie “Storm” Clark, best known for her time on American Gladiators, has died at 61 years old. The former track standout died at her Boston home after her […]

20-Year-Old Woman Who Shot Two People While Defending Her Brother Pleads Guilty

Lakylia Taylor

Nationwide — Lakylia Taylor, a 20-year-old African American woman from Detroit, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and two other felony charges in connection with a 2025 shooting outside a Footlocker […]

Black Mom of 7 Sadly Dies After Being Shot in the Head While Holding Her Baby

Shawanda Alston

Nationwide — Shawanda Alston, a 38-year-old African American mother from Bowie, Maryland, died after spending several days in the hospital following a shooting inside her home. Police say the mother […]

Meet the Entrepreneur Behind the First Black-Owned Company to Publish Books by Prominent HBCU Alumni

Dr. Ashley Little, Founder of The HBCU Experience Movement

Nationwide — Dr. Ashley Little, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, 34-time best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, continues to expand The HBCU Experience Movement, the […]

Black Lawyer Who Quit Her Career to Launch a Sales Training Company Has 1,000 Black Women Confirmed to Attend Her Next Event

Ashley Kirkwood

Nationwide — Ashley Kirkwood, a former trial lawyer who walked away from a $300,000 partner-track legal career to become an entrepreneur, has reached a major milestone with her growing sales […]

Founder of Black Woman-Owned Education Company Helps Students Rediscover the Joy of Learning This Back-to-School Season

Orisha Brown, Founder of Good Hope Tutoring

Good Hope Tutoring Services has spent more than two decades helping students build academic skills, confidence, and a lasting love of learning. Nationwide — As students return to classrooms for […]

Award-Winning, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Brings Book to Life With New Black Women’s Sip & Read Experience in Maryland

Nicole S. Palmer, Founder of Black Womaning After Hours

Black Womaning After Hours™: The First Pour brings Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America® off the page for an evening of wine, conversation, and connection on September […]

Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation Leads the Charge for Menstrual Health Equity with 3rd Annual Let It Flow Fest

Let It Flow Fest panelists

Nationwide — Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Let It Flow Fest on August 29 in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing community, continuing its work to address […]

Black Surrogate Mom Who Refused to Abort Baby With Heart Defect is Now in a Custody Fight With the Biological Parents

McKenna West

Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother, remains at the center of a custody fight as the newborn she carried remains in critical condition after complex heart surgery. […]

Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges

Jada Sellers, Christian Hursey

Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]

Black Mom Who Had Just Graduated College With Her Daughter Dies in Wrong-Way Crash

Terri Pollock with her daughter

Nationwide — Terri Pollock, an African American mother from Florida, sadly passed away in a wrong-way crash after helping her daughter move into her dorm at Florida A&M University. Her […]

Actress Viola Davis Says She Does Not Accept Target's Apology Over Racist Halloween Costume

Viola Davis

Nationwide — Viola Davis has rejected Target’s apology after the retailer pulled a Halloween costume that sparked accusations of racist and blackface imagery. She said the company’s response failed to […]

Black Columnist Ordered to Be Reinstated by Washington Post After Charlie Kirk Comments

Karen Attiah

Nationwide — Karen Attiah, an African American columnist who formerly worked at The Washington Post, has won her legal challenge over her termination following social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. […]

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met

Anthony Edwards, Alexandria Desroches

Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]

Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl

Decruis Tatum

Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]

Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike

Kenya Glasgow and her daughter Kennedi

Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]

Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance

Taylor C. Liddell, Founder of P2 and You Skincare

Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]

Aretha Franklin's Sons Continue to Fight Over Her Estate 8 Years After Her Death

Aretha Franklin

Nationwide — Eight years after Aretha Franklin’s death, her estate remains tied up in probate court as her sons continue to dispute assets, music rights, and personal belongings. The case […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Special Needs Daughter Left on School Bus For 2 Hours

Michelle Lemon and her daughter Bryne

Nationwide — Michelle Lemon, an African American mother from Fort Bend County, Texas, is seeking answers after her daughter, Bryne, a non-verbal ninth grader who has special needs, arrived home from […]

Patti LaBelle's Nephew Says She Cut Ties With Him Because He Supported President Trump

Patti LaBelle and her nephew Byl Holte

Nationwide — Byl Holte, Patti LaBelle’s nephew who openly supports Trump, says their relationship fell apart after he questioned his family’s criticism of the president. He claims his political views […]

Missing 63-Year-Old Black Grandmother Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport

Alisa Goods

Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, New York, was visiting Las Vegas when she disappeared earlier this month. Police later found her dead near Harry Reid International […]

32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission

Talicia Durham

Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]

NYC Black Nurse Sadly Killed by Her Husband After Returning From Family Reunion

Gabrielle Forman

Nationwide — Gabrielle Forman, a 30-year-old African American nurse from New York, was shot and killed by her husband in their apartment just hours after returning from a family reunion […]

Black Female Student Praised For Developing an App That Helps Students With ADHD

Malia Wakesho-Ajwang

Nationwide — Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a young African American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has created an AI-powered app after struggling to manage schoolwork following her ADHD diagnosis. Her platform helps students […]

Meet the Mom of 3 Making History as the Winner of the Mrs. Black Globe International Pageants

Joi Rodrigue, winner of Mrs Black Globe International

Nationwide — Joi Rodrigue, a military veteran, wife, mother of three, entrepreneur, and community advocate, is proudly wearing the crown as the reigning Mrs. Black Globe International™. Born in the […]

Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles

Megan Thee Stallion

Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]

Black Woman Now Missing for More Than a Month After Leaving Late-Night Hotel Shift

Chantel Brooks

Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, an African American woman from San Francisco, California, has been missing since July 17 after working a late-night shift at a hotel. Her family is searching for […]

91-Year-Old Black Woman Earns GED, Making History as Georgia's Oldest Graduate in a Decade

Helen Woodyard

Nationwide — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from LaGrange, Georgia, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88. Her achievement made her the oldest person […]

Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem

Temne Hardaway with her family

From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]

Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, Founders of Coc Marketplace

Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]

Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018

Kierra Coles

Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]


President of Tanzania Mourns the Death of Her Husband Who Was Receiving Heart Treatment

Hafidh Ameir Hassan

Nationwide — Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died at 71 while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. His death has prompted […]

Meet the Black Family That’s Disrupting the $400 Billion Luxury Designer Market

Lawrence Willis, Black family-owned luxury company

Founded by alligator entrepreneur Lawrence Willis, Willis & Co. is bringing Black family ownership, handcrafted American exotic leather, and Southern craftsmanship to an industry dominated by established global luxury houses. […]

Award-Winning Black Female Therapist Accepted into Prestigious Relationship Coaching Certification Program

Dr. Stephvanie Wynn

Nationwide — Dr. Stephvanie Wynn, Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience, has earned acceptance into the prestigious Mars Venus Relationship Coaching Certification Program, the advanced relationship […]

Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Left Her Federal Job to Grow a 6-Figure Party Rental Company and More

Lakeesha Bussey, Founder of Park, Play and Party

Nationwide — Lakeesha Bussey, a retired Army veteran, former financial analyst, and longtime federal employee, is now the founder of Park Play Party, a six-figure party rental and children’s entertainment […]

26-Year-Old Black Woman Accused of Lying About Being a Duke University Graduate to Gain Followers

Angel Victoria Murdock

Nationwide — Reality star and influencer Angel Victoria Murdock, who appeared on the dating show “Temptation Island,” is facing allegations that she fabricated her education and real estate career. The […]

Black Mom Who Gave Birth to Mixed Triplets on Their Father's Birthday Almost Broke a Record

Nyla Craft and Marco Bernal with their triplets Elio, Elias, and Enzo

Nationwide — Nyla Craft, an African American mom from Torrance, California, welcomed a rare set of mixed triplets earlier this month, with the three boys weighing a combined 19 pounds […]

25-Year-Old Becomes The 9th Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss America 2027

Regan Hutsell, Miss America 2027

Nationwide — Regan Hutsell, an African American woman from Houston, Texas, has been crowned Miss America 2027 after competing against representatives from across the United States and several U.S. territories. […]

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Says "Death Penalty Would Be Perfect" if D4vd Is Convicted

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, D4vd

Nationwide — The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was found dead inside a Tesla linked to rapper D4vd, says they want the death penalty if he is convicted of […]

Black Flight Attendant Praised For Saving Baby From Falling and Letting an Exhausted Mom Sleep

Monique Harris

Nationwide — Monique Harris, an African American flight attendant, stepped in to help a tired mother after her baby nearly slipped from her lap during a United Airlines flight. Harris […]

Black Woman From Kansas Who Raised Almost Ten Children Turns 107 Years Old

Mason Byrd

Nationwide — Mason Byrd, an African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, has turned 107 years old surrounded by the family she helped raise. Born in 1919, Byrd has spent […]

Black Woman Won't Be Charged For Killing White Army Vet Because of Stand Your Ground Law

Melissa Payne and Bart DiGuglielmo

Nationwide — Melissa Payne, an African American woman who fatally shot a white retired Army veteran during a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot, will not face criminal charges after […]

Cassandra Wilson, Legendary Jazz Vocalist Who Recently Died, Was a MAGA Supporter

Cassandra Wilson

Nationwide — The death of legendary jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson at age 70 has prompted an outpouring of tributes celebrating one of the most distinctive voices in modern American music. […]

Zendaya's Mom Responds to Hurtful Criticism About Her Appearance

Zendaya and her mom Claire Stoermer

Nationwide — Zendaya’s mom, Claire Stoermer, has spoken out after seeing harsh comments about her appearance online, calling the criticism “sad and frustrating.” The 62-year-old shared her thoughts on Instagram […]

Singer/ Rapper Lizzo "Relieved" After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Former Stylist

Lizzo

Nationwide — Lizzo says she is “relieved” after a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels. U.S. District Judge Fernando L. […]

Nicki Minaj to Join Trump’s $1 Million Small Business Pitch Competition as Judge

Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump

Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is joining a celebrity panel judging the Trump administration’s $1 million Million Dollar Pitch Competition, a new contest highlighting small businesses and entrepreneurs. Five finalists will compete […]

Beyoncé Donates $200K to Help Indiana Communities Hit by Severe Flooding

Beyonce

Nationwide — Beyoncé is donating $200,000 to help Indiana communities recover from severe flooding that left more than 1,000 people without homes. The funds, provided through her BeyGOOD Foundation, will […]

Teen Sisters and Their Mom Arrested After Beating 14-Year-Old Black Girl With Golf Club

Kiera Harps

Nationwide — Kiera Harps, a 14-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, Georgia, was hospitalized after she was allegedly beaten with a golf club during a fight near her bus stop […]

Actress Carla Jeffery, Best Known for Her Role in Disney's "Zombies," Has Died at 33

Carla Jeffery

Nationwide — Disney Channel actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in the “Zombies” franchise, has died at 33. Her talent management company confirmed her death in a statement […]

Cassandra Wilson, Two-Time Grammy Jazz Singer, Has Sadly Passed Away at 70

Cassandra Wilson

Nationwide — Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer, has died at 70. The Mississippi native died Tuesday morning at her home in Jackson, surrounded by […]

All Cosmetology Students Must Learn How to Style Black Hair, According to New York State Law

Hairdresser styling textured hair

Nationwide — The state of New York has introduced a new requirement for cosmetology students that aims to make sure future hairdressers can work with every hair type. The new […]

Black Southern Artist Ayanna Honors Dolly Parton With "Jolene," Connecting Alabama, Compton and a Generational Literacy Story

Ayanna Henderson on her album cover for Jolene

College professor, songwriter, and producer pays tribute to her childhood musical inspiration while highlighting the storytelling behind her growing catalog. Nationwide — Alabama-born, Compton-raised songwriter, producer and college professor AYANNA […]

Arrest Made in Case of 14-Year-Old Black Girl Killed a Year After Her Death Was Ruled an Accident

Zytina Mason-Brown

Nationwide — More than a year after the death of Zytina Mason-Brown, a 14-year-old African American girl from Washington, D.C., police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with her […]

Singer D4vd, Now Represented by a Public Defender, Pleads Not Guilty Again in Murder Case

Celeste Rivas and D4vd

Nationwide — D4vd is now represented by a public defender after his private attorneys withdrew from his case ahead of his second arraignment in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. […]

Nolan Wells’ Parents Address Rumors About Their Marriage as They Grieve His Death

Nolan Wells with his family

Nationwide — Christine Wonsley, the mother of Nolan Wells, has pushed back against online criticism of her family as they continue to grieve his death. She spoke out Monday, August […]

Pregnant Black Woman Who Stabbed Her Boyfriend in Self-Defense Will Not Go to Prison

Keshia Golden

Nationwide — Keshia Golden, an African American mom from Chicago, Illinois, who fatally stabbed her boyfriend while she was eight months pregnant, has avoided prison after pleading guilty to a […]

Aaliyah's Uncle Blames His Son for Failing to Prevent the Plane Crash That Killed Her 25 Years Ago

Aaliyah's uncle Barry Hankerson

Nationwide — Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah’s uncle who was also her manager, has accused his son and the late singer’s cousin, Jomo Hankerson, of failing to properly handle travel plans for […]

12-Year-Old Boy Saves His Mom From Her Boyfriend Who Allegedly Choked Her

Xavier Leathers and his mom

Nationwide — Xavier Leathers, a 12-year-old African American boy from Temple Hills, Maryland, sprang into action after waking up to find his mother being attacked. He grabbed a kitchen knife […]

Desmond Tutu Documentary Opens FIFDA Paris With Support from Black Hollywood Champion Sandra Evers-Manly

Sandra Evers-Manly and Karen Hayes

The Foolishness of God follows African American filmmaker Karen Hayes’ 15-year journey with the Nobel laureate—and asks whether justice and forgiveness can coexist Nationwide — The Foolishness of God: A […]

25-Year-Old CEO Marks 4 Years Since She Became the First Black Woman With Autism to Open a Locs & Wicks Bar

Aaliyah Alicia Thompson

Nationwide — Aaliyah Alicia Thompson was diagnosed with autism at age 5. On her 21st birthday, she made history as the first young Black woman with autism to open a […]

Gladys Knight's Husband Responds to Concerns After She Appears Confused on Stage Amid Dementia Claims

Gladys Knight

Nationwide — Gladys Knight’s husband, William McDowell, has responded to growing concerns about the singer after she appeared confused during recent performances. His comments come after renewed questions about her […]

Two 109-Year-Old Black Women Who Met During World War II Are Still Best Friends

Dorothy Boggess and Velma Long

Nationwide — Dorothy Boggess and Velma Long, who are both 109 years old, have shared a friendship for more than eight decades. The two women have remained close through marriage, […]

9-Year-Old Black Girl With Sickle Cell Recovering After Five-Hour Brain Surgery

Zoey Jones, 9-year-old girl with sickle cell

Nationwide — Zoey Jones, a 9-year-old African American girl from Birmingham, Alabama, is recovering after undergoing successful brain surgery to treat Moyamoya disease, a rare complication linked to sickle cell […]