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Jasmine Crockett Says the Knife Karmelo Anthony Used Was Too Small to Be a Deadly Weapon

Rep. Jasmine Crockett comments on the knife used in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf

Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Texas Democrat, has questioned whether the folding knife used in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf qualified as a deadly weapon. She made the remarks […]

Pregnant Black Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Another Pregnant Mom of 5

Aaniyah Nowden, pregnant Black woman convicted for killing another pregnant woman

Nationwide — Aaniyah Nowden, an African American woman from Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justina Wallace, another African American woman with five […]

Black Journalist, Educator, and Cultural Strategist Debuts New Book "Get the F** Out of America"

Get the F Out of America book by Phelena Napper

A 12-Point Plan for Black Women to Leave the Divided States, Build Wealth, and Live Their Best Lives Nationwide — Phelena Napper, journalist, educator, cultural strategist, and founder of Black […]

Black Grandma Celebrates 12 of Her Grandchildren Graduating High School at the Same Time

Julia Baker, 12 grandchildren graduate high school

Nationwide — An African American family is celebrating a rare milestone as 12 grandchildren of Julia Baker, an African American grandmother from Leland, Mississippi, all graduate from high school in […]

Black Mom Rescues Her 3-Year-Old Daughter From Burning Apartment, But Suffers Severe Burns

Miracle Keith and her daughter Amiri

Nationwide —  Miracle Keith, an African American mother from Conway, South Carolina, saved her 3-year-old daughter, Amiri, from a burning apartment during an early morning fire on May 30. Both […]

Dad Faces Murder Charges After Killing His 4-Year-Old Daughter to Get Revenge Against His Ex

Rashad Dixon, daughter Zuri

Nationwide — Rashad Dixon, a 34-year-old father from Atlanta, Georgia, faces murder charges after prosecutors allege he killed his 4-year-old daughter in a domestic violence case linked to a revenge against […]

Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College

Dr. Kortnee Burrell, author of College Success System

Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]

Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color

Cula Svidzinski, Founder of Melanin Aesthetic Laser Center

Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]

Black Mom Sets Herself on Fire Inside Home, Killing Herself and Her 3-Year-Old Disabled Child

Destiny Wilson, Jamie Lee

Nationwide — Destiny Wilson, a 34-year-old mother from Virginia, died after setting herself on fire inside a Hampton home. Her 3-year-old daughter with disability also died after flames spread through […]

Black Student Removed From Graduation Ceremony After Doing a Split on Stage

Tyvion Campbell, student performed a split on graduation ceremony

Nationwide — Tyvion Campbell, an African American student from Chicago, Illinois, said she was removed from her graduation ceremony after performing a split on stage. She also said school staff […]

Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story

Tina Redmond, Founder TRACC Radio and TV

Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]

Two Black Woman Founders Team Up to Launch Summer Night Market Series Spotlighting Black-Owned Brands, Food and Culture

Mandy Bowman and Shelley Worrell

Nationwide — Two Black women founders are joining forces once again to bring culture, commerce, and community back to the heart of Brooklyn. Mandy Bowman, Founder of Official Black Wall […]

Meet the Black Woman Strategist Advancing Advocacy for Black Families, Disability Rights, and Community Impact

Dr. Issata Oluwadare

Nationwide — Dr. Issata Oluwadare, speaker, strategist, professor, author, and community advocate, has recently completed the New Jersey Partners in Policymaking program, marking a meaningful new chapter in her ongoing […]

Meet the Black Attorney Building a World Class Lawyer Museum in Atlanta and Documenting the Journey in Real Time

Tiffany M. Simmons

Nationwide — Attorney, entrepreneur, and cultural strategist Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq., widely known as “The Plug’s Lawyer,” is entering a new era of institution building following official recognition from the […]

Meet the HBCU Grads Making History as the Masterminds Behind African Liberation Day 2026

Diallo Sumbry and Dr. Ashley Milton, masterminds behind African Liberation Day 2026

Nationwide — Diallo Sumbry, an HBCU graduate of the University of DC, and Dr. Ashley Milton, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, have made history as the cultural architects […]

Biracial Man from Ohio Shares Video of His White Mom Calling Him the N-Word

Julie Marie Windle, Brian Windle

Nationwide — Julie Marie Windle, a white mother and nurse from Toledo, Ohio, appears in a viral video where she yells a racial slur at her biracial son, Brian Windle. […]

White Mom Received Food Stamp Benefits Using Her Missing Daughter's Name

Jodie “Brooke” Anderson

Nationwide — Shannon Anderson, a 51-year-old woman from Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested after police accused her of collecting food stamp benefits in the name of her daughter, who has been […]

Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong

Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, Brazilian content creator and makeup artist

Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]

24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation

Brooke Smith, nursing student dies in shooting

Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]

Black Mom of 4 Receives Heart Transplant After Her Heart Attack Was Initially Dismissed

Lakeisha Brown, mom who had heart failure

Nationwide — Lakeisha Brown, a 44-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, developed severe heart failure after early symptoms were initially overlooked by doctors. She later discovered she would need a […]

Police Looking for Atlanta Woman Accused of Robbing Wells Fargo of $4,000

Woman accused of robbery in Wells Fargo Bank in Atlanta

Nationwide — Police in Atlanta are searching for a woman accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank on Tuesday morning. She allegedly handed a teller a note and walked away with […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl Recognized for High IQ After Scoring Above 99.9%

Anaya Browne, accepted into Mensa

Nationwide — Anaya Browne, a 7-year-old African American girl from Seminole County, Florida, has joined Mensa after scoring in the top 0.1% on an intelligence test. Her result placed her […]

Black Educator Launches Book Tour to Help Reduce Stress, Brings Free Wellness Sessions to Communities Across America

Dr. Audrey Muhammad, author of Fear, Faith, Food and Fitness book

Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, a fitness instructor, educator, and wellness advocate with over 16 years of experience, has launched a national community wellness book tour in support of her […]

Black Triplets Who Nearly Died at Birth are Now Proud HBCU Graduates, Their Mom Feels "Blessed"

Gabriel, Ethanael, and Janelle

Nationwide — Gabriel, Ethanael, and Janelle Morency, African American triplets who survived a high-risk birth, have recently graduated together from Oakwood University, an HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama. Their mother, Martine, […]

Black Dad, His Son, and Son's Girlfriend Killed After Large Tree Falls on Their Car Days After Graduation

James K. Walker, Kencerio Walker, and Nykeria Johnson

Nationwide — James K. Walker, a 65-year-old African American father from Swainsboro, Georgia, his son Kencerio, and his son’s girlfriend Nykeria Johnson died when a large tree fell onto their […]

Black Judge Suspended Over Alleged Racial Remarks Towards a White Clerk

Judge Yashiba Blanchard

Nationwide — Judge Yashiba Blanchard, who serves in Jefferson County Probate Court in Alabama, has been suspended after allegations of misconductm racial remarks. and delayed court hearings. She is accused […]

51-Year-Old Black Teacher Killed After Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Her

Chatanna Patterson, Black teacher killed in crash in Atlanta

Nationwide — Chatanna Patterson, an African American teacher from North Carolina, tragically died after a driver fleeing police crashed into her at a gas station in Atlanta, Georgia. Her sister […]

Innocent Black Mom of 6 Falsely Accused of Shoplifting Waited Months For Her Name to Be Cleared

Corshelle Jenkins

Nationwide — Corshelle Jenkins, an African American mother of six children from Portland, Oregon, was accused of shoplifting in a mistaken identity case. She waited months in court without a […]

18-Year-Old Makes History as First Black Valedictorian in School’s 132-Year History

Lela Moser

Nationwide — Lela Moser, an African American student from Scottsboro, Alabama, made school history as the first Black valedictorian at Scottsboro High School in its 132-year record. She also graduated with […]

Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Eyes Potential Acquisition of High-Profile North Jackson Hilton Hotel Property

Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq

Nationwide — Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq, an African American married couple, are the Founders of Reimonenq & Co., LLC, and are currently evaluating the potential acquisition of a Hilton hotel […]

Black Entrepreneur Launches First Platform That Scores Brands on Their Commitment to the Black Community

Seneca Connor, Founder of Reckond

New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ Companies, Surfaces 1,300+ Black-Owned Alternatives at the Point of Purchase Nationwide — Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur from Northern California, […]

Psi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to Host Inaugural Brazoria County Lupus Walk on May 30th

Psi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorrority

“Pearland in Purple” brings the first-ever lupus awareness walk to Brazoria County in partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America and the City of Pearland Nationwide — Brazoria County is […]


Innocent Black Woman Arrested for Killing White Man in Parking Lot Dispute, Claims Self-Defense

Bart Diguglielmo

Nationwide — An unidentified Black woman from North Lauderdale, Florida, has been arrested after fatally shooting Bart Diguglielmo, a 62-year-old white man, during an argument over a parking space at […]

16-Year-Old Black Teen Makes History as the Youngest Chartered Accountant in Her Country

Osasere Okundaye

Nationwide — Osasere Okundaye, a 16-year-old girl from Nigeria, has set a new national record after becoming the youngest chartered accountant in the country. She achieved the milestone by passing […]

Pregnant Black Woman Attacked by Dogs, Forced Her Into Emergency Delivery

Renee Wilson, pregnant woman attacked by dogs

Nationwide — Renee Wilson, an African American woman from Tacoma, Washington, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by two loose dogs while pregnant. Doctors later induced labor, and her baby […]

NFL Star Calais Campbell's Mom Found Dead in Atlanta Home, His Brother Charged with Murder

Calais Campbell and his mother Nateal Campbell

Nationwide — Nateal Campbell, the 71-year-old mother of NFL star Calais Campbell, was found dead inside her Buckhead, Atlanta home after police responded to a welfare check. Authorities later arrested […]

Black Teen Girl Who Went Missing at Age 15 Has Been Found Alive 4 Years Later

Joniah Walker

Nationwide — Joniah Walker, an African American teen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who disappeared when she was 15 years old, was found safe four years later after going missing from her […]

Houston's Only Black Woman-Owned Hotel Celebrates 3 Years By Giving Away Free Night Stays

Deidre Mathis, owner of Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston

Nationwide — Three years after opening the doors to Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis continues to break barriers in an industry where Black women remain dramatically underrepresented. As the […]

White Man Gets 73 Years in Prison for Killing Three Black Girls as Grieving Mother Refuses to Forgive

Sean Greer, hit-and-run 3 Black girls

Nationwide — Sean Greer, a white man from Wilton Manors, Florida, who was convicted in a deadly 2021 hit-and-run, has been sentenced to 73 years in prison. The case left […]

Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College

India Brown, Founder of Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program

Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]

Black Woman Arrested For Charging $1K to Take the Teacher Certification Exam for Aspiring Educators

Kashaundra Knowles, woman arrested for allegedly taking teacher certification exams for other people

Nationwide — Kashaundra Knowles, an African American woman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was arrested for allegedly taking teacher certification exams for other people in exchange for money. Officials said she […]

Doctors Say 13-Year-Old Black Teen Fighting Rare Leukemia Will Need Treatment for At Least Two Years

Jacola Youngblood, teen with rare blood cancer

Nationwide — Jacola Youngblood, a 13-year-old African American girl from Lumberton, Mississippi, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer after months of fatigue and weakness. Her family is […]

14-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Drowns After Jumping into a River to Rescue Her Cousin

Aamina Bradley

Nationwide — Aamina Bradley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Detroit, died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her 9-year-old cousin during a family gathering at Maheras-Gentry Park. The […]

Kirk Franklin Nearly Lost His Temper After a Street Pastor Insulted His Wife

Kirk Franklin and his wife Tammy Collins

Nationwide — Singer Kirk Franklin nearly lost his temper after a man confronted him following a canceled performance in Philadelphia. The tense exchange ended with security stepping in after the […]

Singer Alicia Keys Reveals Why She Told Her Dad to Stay Out of Her Life

Alicia Keys documentary

Nationwide — Alicia Keys says she cut ties with her father when she was 13 years old after years of absence and repeated broken promises. A new documentary revisits the […]

Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Neurodivergent Support

Alana Simpson, Founder of Spectrum Protection

Nationwide — Alana Simpson, an African American Board-Certified Autism Technician and the Founder of Spectrum Protection, is proud to announce that her California-based company has been recognized by the Evergreen […]

Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland

Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh

Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]

Black Mom Found Not Guilty Despite Killing Her 15-Month-Old Baby and Stabbing Her Husband

Precious Bland, mother found not guilty of killing 15-month-old daughter

Nationwide — Precious Bland, a 43-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a deadly 2021 attack that left her toddler daughter […]

Family Mourns 12-Year-Old Black Girl Killed After Her Motorized Scooter Crashed into a School Bus

12-year-old girl riding motorized scooter dies after colliding with school bus

Nationwide — A 12-year-old African American girl from Haverhill, Massachusetts, sadly passed away after a motorized scooter she was riding with another child crashed into a school bus. Both children […]

Black Mom Still Searching for Her Missing Daughter After 43 Years, Believes She's Still Alive

Kathy Teague, mother of Vinyette who has been missing for 43 years

Nationwide — Kathy Teague, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, has been searching for her daughter for 43 years after she disappeared from a housing complex in 1983. She […]

Black Woman Who Looks White Reveals What White People Often Secretly Say to Her

Miriam Zinter, a Black woman who looks white

Nationwide — Miriam Zinter, an African American woman from New York who is often mistaken for white, says her daily life is shaped by how people react to her appearance. She […]

7 Employees Plead Guilty in $25M Tax Credit Fraud Scheme in North Carolina

Nejlai Mitchell, Tiffany Moody, Shaneen Ray, Eyoubo McBurney, Katrena Stanback, Jeannie Negron, Sylvia Swindell, and Whitnee Leach

Nationwide — Eight African American tax preparers in North Carolina have pleaded guilty to their roles in a multimillion-dollar tax credit fraud scheme during the pandemic that cost the IRS […]

18-Year-Old Black Student Allegedly Left to Die After Hazing Ritual, Family Files Lawsuit

Savanna Jones

Nationwide — Savanna Jones, an 18-year-old African American freshman at Wilberforce University in Ohio, allegedly died after taking part in a hazing ritual on campus. Her family has filed a […]

Missing Pregnant Black Teen Found in River in 1975 Finally Identified After 50 Years

Cheryl Lynn Edwards, missing pregnant teen found in 1975

Nationwide — More than five decades after her body was pulled from the Mississippi River, authorities have identified a teenage homicide victim who had long been known only as “Jane […]

Black Woman Entrepreneur Turns Personal Hair Struggle into Luxury Botanical Brand Redefining Scalp Care

Aurora Dixon, Founder of the Zuria Collection

Nationwide — For years, Aurora Dixon wore her locs and ponytails pulled tight. It wasn’t the locs themselves that caused the damage — locs, when properly maintained, can be a […]

Dad Gets Only One Year in Jail After Pleading Guilty to Incest With His Daughter Who Later Died of Suicide

Stephen Vincent Chavez and his daughter Makayla Rene Settles

Nationwide — Stephen Vincent Chavez, a 41-year-old dad from Moorpark, California, avoided a state prison sentence after admitting to an incestuous relationship with his biological daughter. The ruling sparked criticism from […]

Parents of Dead Black Teen Who Waited 45 Minutes for an Ambulance File Lawsuit

Amanda Sylvestor

Nationwide — The family of Amanda Sylvester, an African American teen who died at 15 years old after collapsing during volleyball practice, has filed a lawsuit against a Georgia hospital […]

Black Mom Grieves the Death of Her Husband, a Father of 7, Including Quadruplets

Carlos and Ronjera Abrahams and their family

Nationwide — Ronjera Abrahams, an African American mother from Charlotte, North Carolina, is mourning the sudden loss of her husband, Carlos Abrahams, who died over the weekend. The father of […]

Black Author Launches Children's Journals Helping Young Readers See Their Worth and Write Their Own Stories

Children's books by Valerie J. Lewis Coleman

Nationwide — What happens when a child finally sees themselves as the hero of a story? For more than 1,000 children, that moment has sparked confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong […]

Pinky Cole Reveals Only $6,000 of Monthly Income in Bankruptcy Court Filing

Pinky Cole reveals $6,000 monthly income

Nationwide — Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan and star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, has disclosed her income and expenses as part of an ongoing bankruptcy case. Court filings […]

Ice Cube and Nia Long to Star in Another "Are We There Yet?" Sequel After Nearly 20 Years

Ice Cube, Nia Long

Nationwide — Ice Cube and Nia Long are set to reunite for another Are We There Yet? sequel. The actors return to the franchise as development begins on a new story […]

5-Year-Old Black Twin Sisters Drown in Pool During Family Vacation While Under Teen Supervision

Parker And Paisley Sandidge, twins found unresponsive in a pool

Nationwide — Parker and Paisley Sandidge, 5-year-old African American twins from Georgia, were visiting Florida with their family when they sadly drowned in a rental home pool in Kissimmee. Authorities […]

Black Couple Expands Opportunities for Black Creatives Through Their Growing Independent Film and TV Production Hub

Eric and Natasha Brown, Founders of Cinnamon Brown Entertainment

Their Award-Winning Series “Sundays After Church” Streams Globally as the Company Invests in Local Talent, Economic Growth, and Community-Based Storytelling Nationwide — At a time when opportunities for Black creatives […]

Black Entrepreneur Launches Independent Streaming Platform, Expands TV Franchise Across Africa, and Signs Content Partnerships with African Filmmakers

Cheron K. Griffin, Founder of Wild Horse TV

Creator of the Preachers’ Exes Franchise Announces Expansion into Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa Through Wild Horse TV Nationwide — Entrepreneur, producer, author, and media executive Cheron K. Griffin has […]