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Tyler Perry Demands Answers During Singer Angie Stone's Funeral Service

Tyler Perry during Angie Stone's funeral

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry delivered an emotional eulogy at Angie Stone’s funeral, calling out the music industry for failing the late singer. The service, held at Word of Faith […]

Ray J Detained by Police After Heated Argument with Princess Love Amid Ongoing Divorce

Ray J detained after argument with Princess Love

Nationwide — Ray J was briefly detained by police in Los Angeles after a heated argument with his ex-wife, Princess Love. The incident happened on March 13th when Ray J […]

2025 Pitch Competition Finalists Announced for Athene Black & Brown Business Summit

Finalists at 2025 Athene Black and Brown Business Summit

Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced seven finalists for the 2025 pitch competition at the Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit. The pitch […]

Former En Vogue Singer Dawn Robinson Reveals She's Been Living in Her Car for Three Years

Dawn Robinson living in car

Nationwide — Dawn Robinson, former En Vogue member, revealed in a YouTube video that she has been living in her car for the past three years. She shared her struggles […]

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump Have Been Quietly Dating for Months

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump dating

Nationwide — Tiger Woods has been quietly dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., for several months. A source close to the Trump family confirmed their relationship and […]

Michelle Obama Teams Up with Her Brother Craig Robinson for New Podcast

Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson launch IMO podcast

Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama has launched a new podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson, to discuss life’s challenges and relationships. Produced by the Obamas’ media company, Higher […]

R&B Singer Ne-Yo Proudly Shares His 'Pyramid' of Four Girlfriends

Ne-Yo in a relationship with four girlfriends

Nationwide — Ne-Yo, the R&B singer known for hits like Let Me Love You, has officially introduced his four girlfriends — Moneii, Bri, Cristina, and Arielle. On social media, he […]

Black Woman Makes History, Publishes 30 Books Showing Women and Girls How to Recognize Their Worth

Dominique Williams

Nationwide — In a world where self-doubt, societal pressure, and limiting beliefs often hinder girls and women from realizing their full potential, Dominique Williams stands as a beacon of empowerment […]

Fast Food Worker Accused of Stealing Customer's Card to Pay Probation Fees

Aleefah Sumpter, fast food worker who stole customer's card info

Nationwide — Aleefah Sumpter, a 25-year-old woman from Newnan, Georgia, is wanted for identity theft and fraud after allegedly stealing a customer’s card information while working at Whataburger. Police say […]

23-Year-Old Woman Accused of Killing Her Boyfriend After Going Through His Phone

Tatyana Evans shot her boyfriend out of jealousy

Nationwide — Tatyana Evans, a 23-year-old African American woman, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting her boyfriend, Geovanni Montague, 28, in Harris County, Texas. Authorities say the […]

Wendy Williams Passes Hospital Evaluation, to Appear on "The View" For First Time in 4 Years

Wendy Williams

Nationwide — Wendy Williams has announced that she successfully passed a medical evaluation after being hospitalized for a wellness check. The 60-year-old former talk show host was removed from her […]

70-Year-Old Gayle King to Travel Outer Space with Historic All-Female Crew

Gayle King to go to outer space

Nationwide — Gayle King will be part of an all-female crew on Blue Origin’s upcoming space mission this spring. The mission will make history as the first all-female crewed spaceflight […]

Body of Missing Atlanta Educator Gary Jones Finally Found After Month-Long Search

Gary Jones and Joycelyn Wilson

Nationwide — The body of Gary Jones was finally recovered from Lake Oconee on Sunday, March 9th, after nearly a month of searching. Jones, who was an educator from Atlanta, […]

Jurnee Smollett’s Ex-Husband Demands Half of Her Retirement Savings Years After Divorce

Jurnee Smollett and her ex-husband, Josiah Bell

Nationwide — Actress Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband, Josiah Bell, is seeking 50% of the actress’s retirement savings, including her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) pension, nearly four years after their divorce. Bell […]

DC Mayor to Remove Black Lives Matter Plaza, Gives into Pressure From Trump Administration

Black Lives Matter Plaza in DC reported to be removed

Nationwide — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to remove the Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, a symbol created in 2020 during nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death. The […]

Black-Owned Brand, Balacia, Shines as the Official Jeweler of the NAACP Image Awards 2025 Gift Lounge

Founders of Balacia, the official Jeweler of the NAACP Image Awards

Nationwide — Balacia, a distinguished family-owned and Black-owned luxury jewelry brand, proudly served as the official jeweler for the 56th NAACP Image Awards Gift Lounge. The prestigious event took place […]

Founder of 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch Returns to Nyack, NY, Bringing Together Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Changemakers

Anita Pierce, Founder of Eleven3Seven51

Nationwide — Anita Pierce, Founder and CEO of Eleven3seven5, has announced that her highly anticipated 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch is set to take place on Saturday, March 15, […]

Black Couple Launches Innovative App for Creating Digital Business Cards, Transforming Professional Networking

Stanley and Ashley, founders of the eConnectCards app

Nationwide — Meet Stanley and Ashley Anemelu, the African American couple behind eConnect Cards App. Based in Houston, Texas, and married for nearly 15 years, they have successfully balanced careers […]

Diddy's Mother, Janice Combs, Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud

Janice Combs, Diddy's mother, faces fraud lawsuit

Nationwide — Janice Combs, mother of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, is facing a lawsuit from Kirk Burrowes, a former executive at Bad Boy Entertainment. He alleges that Janice played […]

Barack and Michelle Obama's $18 Million Hawaii Mansion Nears Completion Amid Divorce Rumors

Barack and Michelle Obama divorce rumors

Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama’s new $18 million beachfront mansion in Hawaii is nearly complete, despite ongoing rumors about their marriage. The couple was recently seen in Oahu, enjoying […]

Angie Stone's Family is Planning Two Funeral Services for Fans, Friends, and Family

Angie Stone

Nationwide — R&B singer Angie Stone’s family is preparing both a large public memorial and a more intimate funeral to honor the legendary singer, ensuring that fans and loved ones […]

How a Black Female Entrepreneur Overcame Life’s Challenges to Empower Others

Lakeisha Cumberbatch

Nationwide — Did you know that nearly half of all entrepreneurs launch their businesses after experiencing a significant life challenge? Adversity often fuels innovation and resilience, transforming struggles into stepping […]

Meet the Black Woman Providing Shelter, Support, and Stability for Underserved Communities

La Tanya Willis, Founder of Haven Hope Foundation

Nationwide — Driven by an unwavering commitment to uplifting vulnerable populations, La Tanya Willis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP, has founded Haven of Hope Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization based […]

Texas Rapper and His 5-Year-Old Daughter Gunned Down at Car Wash

Rapper Lil Ronnie with his daughter

Nationwide — A tragic shooting at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas, on Monday claimed the lives of Ronnie Smith, a 30-year-old local rapper known as G$ Lil Ronnie, […]

Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg Pay Tribute to Quincy Jones During the Oscars

Oprah and Whoopi, Oscars Tribute to Quincy Jones

Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg paid tribute to Quincy Jones at the recent Oscars, celebrating his legacy in music and film. The legendary producer and composer passed away […]

Black Female U.S. Army Lieutenant Forced to Retire With No Explanation

US Army Lieutenant General Telita Crosland forced to retire

Nationwide — US Army Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, a high-ranking Black female officer and head of the military’s health agency, was forced to retire after 32 years of service. Her […]

Singer Alicia Keys Honored in Special Barbie's 'Women in Music' Collection

Alicia Keys Barbie

Nationwide — Alicia Keys is honored in Barbie’s 2025 “Career of the Year: Women in Music” collection. The limited-edition dolls were up for auction through March 2nd, with proceeds supporting […]

R&B Singer Angie Stone Dies in Alabama Car Accident at 63 Years Old

Angie Stone died at the age of 63

Nationwide — Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, known for the hit song ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’ and as a member of The Sequence, tragically died in a car crash […]

Black Woman From Detroit Sues Police, Wrongfully Arrested Due to Facial Recognition Error

LaDonna Crutchfeld, allegedly arrested after wrong facial recognition

Nationwide — LaDonna Crutchfeld, a 37-year-old African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, is suing the Detroit Police Department after being wrongfully arrested in January 2024 due to faulty facial recognition. […]

Karen Huger, 'Real Housewives' Star, Sentenced to One Year in Jail for DUI

Karen Huger, Real Housewives sentenced for DUI

Nationwide — Karen Huger, known from The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been sentenced to one year in jail after a DUI conviction. The 61-year-old reality star was found guilty […]

Black Man Shot Dead in Georgia, His White Girlfriend Arrested and Charged

Hannah Cobb and Telvin Osborne, domestic violence shooting

Nationwide — Telvin Osborne, a 30-year-old African American man from Jackson, Georgia, was shot and killed in an apparent domestic violence incident. His girlfriend, 25-year-old Hannah Grace Cobb, who is […]

MSNBC Appears to Abandon DEI, Cancels Joy Reid's Show After Six Seasons

Joy Reid leaves MSNBC after network cancels The ReidOut

Nationwide — Political commentator and television host Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC after the network announced the cancellation of her prime-time show, The ReidOut, which ran for six seasons. Her […]

D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder

D4vd, Celeste Rivas

Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]

Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]

Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"

Rapper Trick Daddy

Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]

Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal

Akon defends polygamy

Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]

Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center

Dr. Dina Strachan, Black founder of Aglow Dermatology in Manhattan

Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]

Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"

Justin Fairfax and wife Cerina, Meredith Watson

Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]

Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail

Tabitha Tatum and Jaylien Kimble

Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]

First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO

Steffanie Rivers, Founder and CEO of TCB Drones

Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]

Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism

Tamera Mowry

Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]

Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC

Dr. Erica Schwartz

Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]

White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program

Black Infant Health Program

Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife Dr. Cerina Fairfax

Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]

19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream

Kiriyanah Harris

Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]

Black Grandma Strikes Back After Being Targeted with Fake Call About Her Grandson

Crysta Willis

Nationwide — Crysta Willis, an African American grandmother from Cleveland, Ohio, got a fake call from someone claiming to be a deputy. The caller said her grandson had caused a […]

Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle

Deborah R. Fluker

Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]

Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage

Tina Campbell and husband Glendon

Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]

Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media

Dr. Shantalea Johns

Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]

Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.

Ameka Coleman, Founder of Strands of Faith

The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]

Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District

Janet Robinson, fired Black teacher from Hemet School District

Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]

Case of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Went Missing 12 Years Ago in DC Has Still Not Been Solved

Relisha Rudd

Nationwide — Relisha Rudd, an African American girl from Washington, D.C., was 8 years old when she disappeared in 2014 from a homeless shelter in the city. Twelve years later, authorities […]

9-Year-Old Black Girl Who Disappeared 26 Years Ago Is Still Missing, Family Ups the Reward to $100K

Asha Degree

Nationwide — Asha Degree, an African American girl from Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been missing for more than 26 years after she disappeared at age 10 on Valentine’s Day […]

Black Woman Who Suffered 33 Years in a Narcissistic Relationship is Now Helping Others to Recognize the Pattern

Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson

Nationwide — After spending 33 years in a marriage with a narcissist, Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson is now helping others recognize that pattern and reclaim their peace through her book, […]

Woman Mistakenly Paid $1,650 an Hour Instead of $16.50 Arrested After Refusing to Return Money to Employer

Rene Nichole Coleman

Nationwide — Rene Nichole Coleman, a 50-year-old woman from Arkansas, was arrested after authorities said she kept more than $19,000 that was accidentally overpaid to her due to a payroll error. […]

Tennis Star Coco Gauff Responds to Criticism Over Her Natural Hair in Luxury Fashion Ad

Coco Gauff natural hair

Nationwide — Tennis star Coco Gauff responded to criticism over her natural hair in a Miu Miu handbag campaign. She addressed comments on TikTok, defending her 4C hair and saying it […]

Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, Autistic Son

Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere officiating the marriage of his adopted autistic son

Nationwide — Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, a Nigerian pastor, is facing global backlash after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal, autistic adopted son. He later officiated the wedding, triggering debate over […]

School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K

Stephanie Demetrius

Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]

Black Couple Debuts New Gullah Geechee Seasoning Line and Barbecue Sauces

Latanya and Michael Allen, the founders of Tastee Treats

Nationwide — Latanya and Michael Allen are the Founders of Tastee Treats, a Black family-owned business that was founded on the principles of maintaining Gullah Geechee foods and cultural traditions, […]

Meet the Black Mom Redefining Herbal Wellness Nationally While Raising a Child on the Spectrum

Cherie Sanders, Founder of Scrub Angels

Dallas, Texas-based RN Cherie Sanders turns personal adversity into a thriving wellness movement rooted in education, culture, and community healing. Nationwide — In an era where many are seeking natural […]

88-Year-Old Missing Black Mom Found Dead in Home, Her Son Charged With Murder

Daniest Graves

Nationwide — Daniest Graves, an 88-year-old African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, has been found dead in her home after being reported missing for nearly two weeks. Her son, 66-year-old […]

Young Black Mom Loses Housing Assistance After Starting New Job, Says She Feels "Punished"

Jaela Jackson

Nationwide — Jaela Jackson, a 22-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, is now facing eviction after her rental assistance approval was reversed when she started a new job. She […]

31-Year-Old Black Influencer Dies Suspiciously, Her Family Questions Her White Boyfriend’s Story

Ashlee Jenae with her white boyfriend Joe McCann

Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, an African American woman from Miami, Florida, was found dead while on a luxury trip in Tanzania after celebrating her 31st birthday and engagement. Her family […]

Pregnant Rapper ‘Siditty’ Killed in Atlanta, Shot 4 Times in the Face

Qualeisha Barnes, also known as rapper Siditty

Nationwide — Qualeisha Barnes, an African American rapper from Detroit, Michigan, who was pregnant, died in Atlanta, Georgia, after a shooting inside a car. Police say she was shot four […]