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Woman Caught Cheating on Kiss Cam at Coldplay Concert Files For Divorce

Kristin Cabot

Nationwide — Kristin Cabot, once the head of human resources at Astronomer, has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband Andrew Cabot. The filing took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, […]

DC Woman Accused of Stealing $266K From Her 95-Year-Old Grandfather

Erica Hopper

Nationwide — Erica Hopper, a 45-year-old African American woman from Washington, D.C., is accused of stealing more than $266,000 from her 95-year-old grandfather after taking control of his finances. Police […]

Black Mom and 12-Year-Old Son Killed Inside Their Home, Suspect Arrested

Linda Hill and Kardi Jackson

Nationwide — Linda Hill, a 41-year-old African American woman, and her 12-year-old son, Kardi Jackson, were found slain inside their Hazel Park, Michigan home on September 1st. Police arrested a […]

Black Family Says They Waited Months for Their Mom’s Death Certificate

Roberta Gardner and her mother Nancy Young

Nationwide — The family of Nancy Young, a 79-year-old mother from Atlanta, Georgia, who died in March 2025, had to wait more than two months for her death certificate. The […]

Florida Man Ran Over a Woman Because She Refused to Let Him Smell Her Feet

Elmoncy Sercle

Nationwide — Elmoncy Sercle, a 28-year-old African American man from Miami, Florida, has been arrested after police said he ran over a woman with his SUV when she refused to […]

Black Mom and Her Kids Accidentally Evicted, Apartment Complex Apologizes

Storm Burris

Nationwide — Storm Burris, an African American mother from Ferguson, Missouri, was devastated when her family was wrongfully evicted after apartment staff cleared out the wrong unit. A door number […]

Black Mom Defies Odds, Gives Birth to Rare Third Set of Twins

Solita Drone and her kids

Nationwide — Solita Drone, an African American mother from Wentzville, Missouri, gave birth to her third set of twins, a rare occurrence that doctors say happens in only one out […]

Redefining Luxury Black Sisterhood Travel: 2025 Was a Stunning Success, 2026 Sold Out!

Laetania Richardson with other Black women on a luxury Black sisterhood retreat

A transformative journey blending elegance, joy, and connection — so impactful that next year’s experience is fully booked! Nationwide — Hey Lady™ La Dolce Vita, founded by the visionary Creative Director LaeTania […]

Award-Winning Black Author Inspires Girls Through the Power of Story with New Children’s Picture Book

Lacey C. Clark, author of I Am Phenomenal Everywhere

Nationwide — Award-winning author, speaker, and global adventurer Lacey C. Clark! is set to release her debut children’s picture book, I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! — a vibrant, inspiring story that […]

4 Young Black Girls Sadly Died in Overnight House Fire While Home Alone

Four girls died in a house fire

Nationwide — Four African American girls were sadly killed in a house fire in Columbus County, North Carolina, after flames tore through their home in the early hours of the […]

Black Nurse Wrongfully Blamed for Patient’s Death Awarded $20M Settlement

DonQuenick Joppy

Nationwide — DonQuenick Joppy, a 41-year-old African American ICU nurse from Aurora, Colorado, has won a $20 million jury award after being wrongfully blamed for a patient’s death, subjected to […]

Search for Missing Black Teen Girl from Maryland Turns Grim as Police Find a Body

Dacara Thompson, missing Black teen from Maryland

Nationwide — The search for Dacara Thompson, a missing 19-year-old African American teen from Lanham, Maryland, took a grim turn when police confirmed they had located a body while investigating […]

Meet the Black Mom Helping Parents Boost Their Kids’ Memory and Learning While Also Reducing Stress

Andrea Stephenson, author of Accelerating Your Childs Memory and Learning

Andrea Stephenson’s The Ultimate Guide to Accelerating Your Child’s Memory and Learning delivers 65 proven tricks to help children (and parents) study smarter, not longer. Nationwide — Andrea Stephenson, an […]

Black Mom of 7 to Honor Parents and Childcare Providers at Annual Conference & Award Ceremony

Dr. Deshonda Jennings

Nationwide — In today’s fast-paced world, few professions carry as much responsibility and impact as those dedicated to raising and educating children. On October 18, 2025, Dr. DeShonda Jennings — […]

Black Mom and Daughter Killed in Car Crash, 80-Year-Old Woman Arrested for DUI

LaShea Bell and A’Niah Bell, and Clowie McLaughlin

Nationwide — Lashea Bell and her daughter A’Niah Bell, an African American mother and daughter from Wichita, Kansas, were killed in a three-vehicle crash. Police said 80-year-old Clowie McLaughlin, who […]

Black Dad and Mom Killed in ATV Crash, Leaving Behind 7 Young Children

Marcus Ragland, Ashley Brooke Hawkins, and their seven children

Nationwide — Marcus Ragland and Ashley Brooke Hawkins, an African American father and mother of seven children from Rome, Georgia, died in an ATV crash at Indian Mountain ATV Park […]

Black Teen Arrested After Being Found With $567K Worth of Drugs at London Airport

Erihanna Sackor

Nationwide — Erihanna Sackor, a 19-year-old woman, was arrested at Heathrow Airport after officials found nearly $567,000 worth of cannabis hidden in her suitcase. She later admitted she had agreed […]

"She Can Too" Apparel Collection Puts Spotlight on 350,000 Black Women Who've Been Fired This Year

EMIY Apparel presents new She Can Too collection

New design empowering streetwear for girls and women that combines our message of encouragement and movement. Nationwide — EMIY Apparel has announced their new social justice collection called She Can […]

Award-Winning Black Author Releases Children's Book About Sickle Cell Disease

Dr. Linda JM Holloway, author of children's book about Sickle Cell

Nationwide — Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a Counselor Educator and multi-award-winning children’s book author, has a children’s book entitled Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Sickle Cell Disease that explores […]

Meet the Black Entrepreneur Whose Video Game Can Save Your Business

Jerrica T. White, Founder of Virtual Apothecary

Virtual Apothecary creates gamified workspaces for groups to gather intentionally and safely Nationwide — When Jerrica T. Mills, the Founder and CEO of Virtual Apothecary, found herself grounded in 2020 […]

Pregnant Black Woman Shot, Killed on the Same Day She Was Set to Give Birth

India Kinamore

Nationwide — India Kinamore, a 26-year-old African American woman from Colerain, Ohio who was pregnant, was shot and killed inside her home back in March 2023, on the same day […]

Black Woman Gets Bullied for Posting Selfies, But Refuses to Delete Them

Naomie Pilula

Nationwide — Naomie Pilula, who is from Zambia, went viral after posting a selfie in June that drew more than 530,000 comments on Instagram. Most of them mocked her looks, […]

27-Year-Old Black Mom of Nine Children Shot to Death in Chicago

Tia Bell

Nationwide — Tia Bell, a 27-year-old African American mother of nine children from Chicago, was shot and killed in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. She was among three people killed […]

Tennis Legend Venus Williams Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll

Venus Williams Barbie

Nationwide — Tennis superstar Venus Williams is being honored with a Barbie Inspiring Women doll that celebrates all of her Grand Slam victories and her fight for gender equality in […]

White Husband Gets 72 Years for Killing His Black Wife, Leaving Her Unrecognizable

Jenean Chapman, Black woman murdered by her white husband

Nationwide — When Jenean Chapman, a 46-year-old African American woman from Dallas, Texas, was found dead in her apartment in October 2023, her family was left stunned and devastated. She […]

Newborn Baby Whose Mom Was Brain Dead When She Gave Birth is Still Fighting for His Life

Chance Smith, newborn born to a brain dead mom

Nationwide — Adriana Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, was declared brain dead earlier this year after a sudden medical emergency, and her mother is now raising her voice while caring for […]

42-Year-Old Black TV News Anchor from Mississippi Dies Suddenly

Celeste Wilson

Nationwide — Celeste Wilson, a weekend anchor for WAPT in Mississippi, died suddenly from a heart attack. She had recently joined the station, where colleagues admired her professionalism and warmth. […]

Black School Bus Monitor Injured During an Attack by a Student and Her Mom

Tamika Jackson, a school bus monitor

Nationwide — Tamika Jackson, a school bus monitor from New Orleans, Louisiana, was hospitalized after she was allegedly attacked by a student and the student’s mother during a dispute over […]

12-Year-Old Black Girl Stirs Up Emotions With Powerful "I Don't Have a Dad" Poem

Shannon Wright

Nationwide — Shannon Wright, a 12-year-old African American girl, moved audiences after performing her poem “I Don’t Have a Dad” at the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant. The piece […]

Black-Latina Entrepreneur Makes History, Helps 32 Families Become Homeowners in 10 Months

Crystal Mestres-Bishop

Nationwide — Crystal Mestres-Bishop, a proud Afro-Latina real estate agent and licensed mortgage loan officer based in New Jersey, is making waves in the housing industry — all while being […]

Three Black Siblings Create Heartfelt Children’s Book to Honor Late Grandfather and Celebrate Elders

Three black sibling authors of Before You Go To Heaven book

Nationwide — Three African American siblings from Rockford, Illinois, – Antonia Royal-Whitmore, Darby Whitmore, and Royal Whitmore – were determined to keep his spirit alive when their grandfather, Morris Royal […]

Black Parents Launch AI-Powered Platform to Help Families Homeschool Smarter

Michael and Regina Roebuck, Founders of Cocoa Classroom

Cocoa Classroom Makes Personalized, Standards-Aligned Learning Accessible to All Families—No Teaching Degree Required Nationwide — Michael Roebuck and his wife, Regina Snape-Roebuck, an African American couple from Las Vegas, Nevada, […]


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 […]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Reaches Settlement, Agrees to Give His Daughter Most of the Estate

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his mother Pamela Warner

Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mom, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians of her late son’s daughter over the child’s inheritance. The agreement would give his daughter most […]

Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter

Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper

Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]

Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”

Vivica A. Fox in The Wrong Housemaid

HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]

The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill

Kelia R. Bazile

Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]

Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis

Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall

Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]

Black Woman Has Not Eaten in More Than 2 Weeks to Protest Trump's Food Stamp Cuts

Liz Wills-O'Gilvie

Nationwide — Liz Wills-O’Gilvie, a 63-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts, has gone 15 days without food to protest cuts to food assistance. She is urging Governor Maura Healey […]

Innocent Black Nurse Jailed for 4 Days After Police Mistake Her for Woman Who Stole Her Identity

Elaine McAlister

Nationwide — Elaine McAlister, an African American nurse, spent four days in jail after police mistakenly arrested her over a marijuana warrant issued for another woman. The arrest happened at […]

Black Woman Who Had Recently Earned Her Doctorate Sadly Killed in Mass Shooting at a Party

Dr. Shandrika Hayslett

Nationwide — Dr. Shandrika Hayslett, a 34-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was killed during a shooting at a family celebration, just months after earning her doctoral degree. Four […]

Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids

Annette Bentley-Smith, Founder of Kobes Storytime Plus Tales

Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]

6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus

Winter Jones with her father Bryan Jones

Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]

Two Women Who Met as Teens Discover They Are Biological Sisters 40 Years Later

Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen

Nationwide — Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen grew up in separate adoptive families in the Netherlands after they were left at orphanages in India as infants. They met by chance […]

63-Year-Old Black Woman Disappears in Las Vegas and Her Family Received Text Messages Asking for Bitcoin

Alisa Goods

Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old African American woman from Brooklyn, New York, disappeared in Las Vegas after leaving a friend’s apartment on August 8. Her family later received suspicious messages […]

Pregnant Black Teen Arrested for Taking Pills to Terminate Her Pregnancy at 31 Weeks

Syeisha Jadan Johnson

Nationwide — Syeisha Jadan Johnson, an 18-year-old African American teen from Durham, North Carolina, faces multiple charges after investigators say she took abortion pills while about 31 weeks pregnant. She later […]

Mom Charged in 1-Year-Old Son's Hot Car Death Allowed to Attend His Funeral

Deja Coleman

Nationwide — Deja Coleman, a 29-year-old African American mother from Lawrenceville, Georgia who is facing a murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old son, Daniel, was allowed to visit […]

Innocent Black Mom Killed as Gunmen Fire 95 Rounds at Her Home

Shaquander Mixon

Nationwide — Shaquander Mixon, a 43-year-old African American mother from Lee County, South Carolina, was fatally shot after multiple people opened fire on a home late Saturday night. Investigators found […]

Former NFL Player Gets Early Release From Prison to Be With His Dying 8-Year-Old Daughter

Wendell Smallwood Jr. and his daughter

Nationwide — Wendell Smallwood Jr., a former NFL player, will reportedly be released from prison early to spend his 8-year-old daughter’s final days with her as she battles cancer. The […]

Ronnie’s House Strengthens Black and Brown Justice-Impacted Leaders to Level Up and Build Safer & Stronger Communities

Shirin Senegal with incarcerated Black men

Level Up in 90 helps lived-experience leaders build stronger nonprofits Nationwide — After losing her husband, Ronnie Senegal, a 43-year-old African American man, to gun violence, Shirin Senegal has turned […]

Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California

Duana Garrett, Founder of Wheels of Fun Skates

Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]

Family of Black Mom Wrongfully Killed By Police to Receive $11M Settlement From City

Atatiana Jefferson

Nationwide — The family of Atatiana Jefferson, an African American mother from Fort Worth, Texas, who was shot and killed by a police officer in October 2019, has reached a […]

No Charges Filed After 75-Year-Old Black Woman Dies Following Tim Hortons Fight

Anita Grayson

Nationwide — Criminal charges will not be filed after 75-year-old Anita Grayson died following a physical fight with a Tim Hortons employee in Indiana. Prosecutors said the employee acted legally […]

Meet the Black Mom With No Hands Who Uses Her Feet to Raise Her Daughter

Kashmiere Culberson

Nationwide — Kashmiere Culberson, an African American mother from Dallas, Texas, who was born without arms, has found her own way to navigate motherhood. She uses her feet to feed, […]