Nationwide — Two women, Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown, who are from Flint, Michigan, have been arrested after a drug bust at a local daycare center. Police recovered cocaine and […]
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Brandy Opens Up About Secret Teen Relationship With Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris
Nationwide — Singer Brandy has revealed in her book Phases: A Memoir that she once had a secret romantic relationship with Boyz II Men singer Wanya Morris while she was a […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Set to Graduate in May Killed in Car Crash on Prom Night
Nationwide — Patience Price, an 18-year-old African American teen from Douglas County, Georgia, sadly died in a car crash after attending her high school prom. She was a passenger in a […]
National Two-Part Book Series Challenges America’s Wealth Gap with a Transformational Blueprint for African Americans
From Sacramento to Washington, D.C., Dr. Anita R. Johnson and Steven E. LaBroi deliver a powerful, dual-framework approach to reshaping financial behavior and building generational wealth. Nationwide — In a […]
Missing Black Mom of 3 Finally Found Living in a Los Angeles Storm Drain
Nationwide — Jameelah Robinson, a 43-year-old African American mother of 3 from Los Angeles, was found living in a storm drain after years of struggling with drugs and mental health issues. […]
Amber Rose Says That White People Should Be Able to Say the N-Word
Nationwide — White model Amber Rose said white people should be allowed to say the n-word, arguing that society gives too much power to offensive language. She argued that removing […]
Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”
Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]
Cops Caught Lying About Chase That Killed Black Mom of Six After New Video Evidence Emerges
Nationwide — The family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell, an African American woman killed in a police chase, is set to receive nearly $27 million after new body camera footage reveals that […]
Meet the Financial Literacy Coach Helping Black and Brown Families Transform Their Money Mindset
Nationwide — Dr. Wendy G. Wilson, a Texas-based educator, businesswoman, and licensed financial professional, is working to help families start financial conversations earlier. As a Money Mindset & Accountability Coach […]
33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]
Black Man Says Police Took Inappropriate Photo of His Deceased Mom
Nationwide — Lemichael Wilson, an African American man from Memphis, Tennessee, has filed a federal complaint after a photo of his late mother appeared on her phone. He says the […]
Black Mom of 6 Survives Domestic Shooting, But Remains in Critical Condition
Nationwide — Jakeitha Price, a 45-year-old African American mother of 6 from DeKalb County, Georgia, survived a domestic shooting that left her critically wounded. Her partner, 43-year-old Calvin Morton, shot her […]
Candace Owens Calls Trump a "Coward" for Not Delivering on His Promises to Americans
Nationwide — Longtime Trump supporter Candace Owens is criticizing President Donald Trump for breaking campaign promises, saying he has betrayed voters and dragged the U.S. into needless conflicts abroad. She […]
Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement
Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]
Plus-Size Black Woman Says Southwest Wanted Her to Pay $450 for Another Seat Because of Her Size
Nationwide — Ruby Cosby, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, says Southwest Airlines did not allow her to board her flight to Los Angeles unless she paid an extra […]
Black Woman Wins $15M Lawsuit After Her White Boss Called Her the N-Word
Nationwide — La-Kebbia “Kiki” Wilson, an African American woman from Fresno, California, who endured years of racial harassment at work, won $15 million in a federal lawsuit against the city. […]
Black Woman Becomes a Doctor at the Hospital Where She Worked for Years as a Janitor
Nationwide — Shay Taylor, a 32-year-old African American woman from New Haven, Connecticut, once cleaned floors at Yale New Haven Hospital. Now, after years of schooling and hard work, she’s […]
Black Woman-Owned AI Workforce Platform Makes History, Selected for NVIDIA Inception Program
Nationwide — Ava C. Ivy, an African American technology entrepreneur, author, and workforce strategist, is rapidly emerging as a leading voice shaping the future of work in the age of […]
Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS
Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]
Man Kills His Girlfriend, a Mom of 6, Just Months After Release from Prison for 2 Prior Murders
Nationwide — Darryl Lamar Collins, a 55-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, reportedly killed his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson, just under a year after being released for two previous murders. He […]
Black Woman Wins $18M After Losing Her Leg Because of Delayed Hospital Treatment
Nationwide — Jamie White, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who lost her leg after a hospital allegedly delayed treatment, has won $18 million in a malpractice […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl in Critical Condition After Swallowing Button Battery
Nationwide — Camila Romero, a 4-year-old African American girl from Southern California, is in critical condition after swallowing a button battery. Doctors removed it, but the tiny device caused severe […]
Black Woman Faces Murder Charges in Georgia After Ending Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Alexia Moore, a 31-year-old African American woman from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with murder after taking pills to end her pregnancy. Authorities said her fetus survived for […]
Missing 14-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead A Week After She Disappeared
Nationwide — McKenna Wendel, a 14-year-old African American girl from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was found dead a week after she went missing, authorities said. Police are investigating the circumstances, […]
Bay Area Founder Launches 24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families
Nationwide — In Black families, caregiving is not a choice. It is a calling, a cultural expectation passed down through generations, and one of the most underserved responsibilities in America. […]
Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing
Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Angie Stone’s Children Sell Her Atlanta Home Amid Financial Struggles Following Her Death
Nationwide — Angie Stone’s children are putting their mom’s Atlanta home on the market after struggling to cover expenses following her sudden death last year. According to the family, debts […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]
Black Mom Successfully Stops Thief from Stealing Packages from Her Neighbor's Porch
Nationwide — Bernadette Williams, an African American mom from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stopped a porch pirate with $7 and a gesture of kindness, turning a tense moment into compassion. Her quick […]
Woman Celebrates Buying "Affordable" $40,000 Tesla, But the Fine Print Shows She Owes $94K
Nationwide — A woman has gone viral after celebrating her new Tesla Model Y, which she called “affordable,” with a $40,000 deal. The full cost, though, is a staggering $94,000 […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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 […]
Black Historian Honored as Her Groundbreaking Research on the 1619 Slavery Remembrance is Accepted at the Fort Monroe National Monument
Nationwide — As the nation prepares for the dedication of the first phase of the African Landing Memorial Plaza at Fort Monroe on April 24th, in Hampton, Virginia, new attention […]
Retired Black Businesswoman Accuses Her White Neighbors of Stalking, Harassment, and Invasion of Privacy
Nationwide — Sheila Lynch, a 67-year-old retired African American businesswoman, is accusing a group of white vigilante neighbors of executing a coordinated campaign of terror, sexual harassment, and criminal invasion […]
Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]