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 […]
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Black Family Says They Waited Months for Their Mom’s Death Certificate
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, […]
Black Author Compiles Real-Life Stories About People Who Met Their Biological Dads as Adults
Nationwide — What if the truth you never knew about your father was the key to your healing? That piercing question drives MACnificently Made, a groundbreaking anthology compiled by transformational […]
Black Family Speaks Out After Their 92-Year-Old Mom Dies from Antibiotics
Nationwide — An African American family from Orange County, California, is speaking out about the untimely death of Dolores Owens, a 92-year-old woman who they say died after being administered […]
Actress Sandra Bullock Says She Fears for Her Black Children as They Grow Older
Nationwide — Sandra Bullock is opening up about the fear she faces as her two Black children grow older and become more independent. The actress knows she cannot always be […]
Three People Charged in Death of 6-Year-Old Black Girl Left Inside Hot Daycare Van
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old Memphis girl, died after she was left inside a daycare van for hours, and three people connected to the facility have now been indicted […]
Meet the Black Woman Survivor From the 9/11 Attacks Who Was the Last Person Rescued From the Rubble
Nationwide — Genelle Guzman-McMillan, an African American woman who survived the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was buried beneath the World Trade Center for 27 hours before rescuers reached her. She had […]
Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Breakup with Klay Thompson 5 Months Later
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has opened up about the difficult period following her breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson, revealing that the experience left her feeling like she had […]
One of the Twin Sisters Convicted of Killing Their Mom Released From Prison After 16 Years
Nationwide — Tasmiyah Whitehead, one of the twin sisters convicted in the killing of their mother, Jarmecca “Nikki” Whitehead, has been released on parole after more than 16 years in […]
Black Woman Relearns to Walk After Surviving Crash Involving Car Driven by Two Young Boys
Nationwide — Kiara Bowling, a 31-year-old African American woman from Oakland, California, who was hit by a car driven by two young boys, is taking her first steps again about […]
Case of Black Mom of 4 Found Hanging From Tree Now Being Investigated as a Homicide
Nationwide — The death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old African American woman found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi, remains under investigation as a homicide. […]
White Woman Who Helped Her Husband in Multi-Million Home Building Scam Gets 1 Month in Prison
Nationwide — Christopher and Raquelle Judge, a couple from Fort Worth, Texas, have been sentenced for their roles in a multimillion-dollar home-building scam that left families with unfinished and sometimes […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas Turns Daymond John’s “Next Level CEO” Feature Into a Gateway for Black America to Enter the Drone Economy
Steffanie Rivers will host a Dallas red-carpet experience on September 19, designed to turn national television visibility into conversations about Black entrepreneurship, careers, HBCUs, technology, ownership, and the future of […]
President of Tanzania Mourns the Death of Her Husband Who Was Receiving Heart Treatment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. […]