Nationwide — 30-year-old Kiah Duggins, an African American law professor at Howard University and a Harvard Law graduate, was among the victims of a devastating midair collision between an American […]
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Danasia Elder, Black Flight Attendant Killed on American Airlines Flight That Crashed in the Potomac River
Nationwide — Danasia Elder is the name of the African American flight attendant on the American Airlines flight that was landing at Reagan National Airport when it tragically crashed into […]
Interactive Black History Course Opens Winter Enrollment Ahead of February Reflections
Nationwide — The 3E Program for Social Justice and Change is thrilled to announce that enrollment for its Winter 2025 semester is now open. This self-paced online U.S. History course […]
Family Files Lawsuit After Black Woman's Body Found Frozen to Death on Hospital Roof
Nationwide — The family of Chelsea Adolphus, 28, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Illinois after she was found dead on the hospital’s […]
19-Year-Old Healthcare Worker Arrested For Posting Videos of Herself Twerking on a Disabled Man's Head
Nationwide — Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan, a 19-year-old healthcare worker who works at a facility in Loganville, Georgia, has been arrested for posting disturbing videos online of herself dancing on a […]
Black Mom Seeks Kidney Donor to Save Her 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Life
Nationwide — Shannon Randleston, a 38-year-old African American mom from Vicksburg, Mississippi, is desperately searching for a kidney donor to save her five-year-old daughter, A’Rihanna Ames. The young girl’s kidney […]
Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Lyft Driver Refuses Her a Ride Because of Her Weight
Nationwide — Dajua Blanding, a Detroit rapper known as Dank Demoss, is suing a Lyft driver for refusing her a ride because of her size. The driver, who arrived in […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Drinking Milkshake at a Cafe
Nationwide — Mia St Hilaire, a 12-year-old Black girl from London, tragically died after consuming a milkshake at a local cafe that was prepared in an unclean blender, triggering a […]
Black Mom Delivers Baby in Krispy Kreme Parking Lot During Snowstorm in Alabama
Nationwide — Sha’nya Bennett, an African American mother from Alabama, gave birth to her son in a Krispy Kreme parking lot after a rare snowstorm made it impossible to reach […]
Black Senator From Oklahoma Handcuffed During Traffic Violation Stop
Nationwide — Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin had a heated confrontation with a Tulsa County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop on January 11th. She was handcuffed after repeatedly refusing […]
Black Relationship Expert Launches New Podcast, Aims to Connect One Million People
Nationwide — In today’s fast-paced world, where relationships often feel transactional, Tamika Carlton is on a mission to inspire deeper, more meaningful connections. She has launched The Real Connect Podcast […]
Former Black Educator of 20 Years Launches Luxury Wellness Retreat For Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals
Nationwide — Toni Estell is the Founder and CEO of Macaron High, a Black-owned wellness brand that empowers high-achieving women to reclaim their energy, align with their purpose, and redefine […]
Woman Pardoned by Trump After Storming the Capitol Says She Has No Regrets
Nationwide — President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6th, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Among those pardoned was Felicia Konold, who had been […]
Man Accused of Hiding Missing Girlfriend's Body Behind Newly Built Wall in His Home
Nationwide — Alexis Schuler, a 29-year-old African American mom from Capitol Heights, Maryland, was found dead behind a wall in her boyfriend’s home after going missing. Devontae Gray, charged with […]
Black Passenger Says Airline Accused Him of Trafficking a White Woman, His Wife
Nationwide — Anthony Williams, a retired police officer who is Black, claims he was wrongly accused of human trafficking his own wife, who is white, while on their honeymoon flight. […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her Son's Dead Body Was Found in a Pond
Nationwide — Laequan Little, 26, was found dead in a pond at an apartment complex in Greensboro, North Carolina after being reported missing on New Year’s Eve. His mother, Tamika […]
Meet the Woman Whose Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Get Government Contracts
Nationwide — Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access […]
Trailblazing Black Women Take Center Stage to Empower and Inspire at Exclusive Brunch Event
Nationwide — Sonya Curry, AJ Johnson, and Renel Brooks-Moon will headline an exclusive Mental Health and Wellness brunch during NBA All-Star Weekend, bringing together women of color from across the […]
Founder of Black-Owned Irth App Launches “Crown Rewards” for Parents to Earn Cash, Baby Products, and Services
Nationwide — Kimberly Seals Allers, the founder of Irth, the #1 app for Black parents to rate and review maternity and pediatric doctors and hospitals, has announced the launch of […]
13-Year-Old Black Teen Runaway Found Dead in Fire, But Police Say She Was Stabbed
Nationwide — Ka’Niyah Baker, a 13-year-old African American girl from Sumter, South Carolina who was reported missing on January 12th, was found dead after a fire at a vacant home […]
Mary J. Blige's Ex-Husband Kendu Isaacs Said Their Divorce Led to His Hospitalization
Nationwide — Back in 2018, Kendu Isaacs, ex-husband of R&B singer Mary J. Blige, said that the stress from their ongoing divorce affected his health and led to his hospitalization […]
Flight Attendant Fired For Twerking on TikTok While on Duty
Nationwide — Nelle Diala, who was fired from Alaska Airlines after posting a twerking video on TikTok while on duty, is now turning to GoFundMe for financial support. She claims […]
Former Black Teacher From North Carolina Turns 108 Years Old
Nationwide — Julia Ann Teamer, a former teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina, recently celebrated turning 108 years old. She is known for her decades of service to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools […]
Black Mom of 3 With 15 Years of Experience Launches Atlanta’s Fastest-Growing Workplace Culture Consulting Firm
Nationwide — Briana Cole is an African American mompreneur with over 15 years of experience in leading large-scale, high-impact initiatives. She is also the Founder and CEO of Brinnify Works, […]
Black Family in Tampa Bay Seeks Justice For Wrongful Death of Two Sisters
Nationwide — Florida has been proudly touted or boasted as being a “law and order” state by its governor, Ron DeSantis. However, the story of a black family exposes the […]
Elementary School Teacher Arrested For Slapping Student in the Face
Nationwide — Sharon Louise Benson, an elementary school teacher in Sumter County, South Carolina, has been arrested for allegedly hitting a student twice in the face to wake him up, […]
Florida Woman Arrested After Accidentally Texting Cop Instead of Drug Dealer for Fentanyl
Nationwide — Octavia Wells, a 41-year-old woman from Bay County, Florida, was arrested after mistakenly texting a narcotics investigator to buy fentanyl instead of her drug dealer just before heading […]
Aaliyah Barbie Doll Released For Her 46th Birthday, Sells Out Almost Immediately
Nationwide — The Aaliyah Barbie doll, released on what would have been the late singer’s 46th birthday, quickly sold out on launch day. The collectible, part of Barbie’s Music Series, […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Board of 13 Influential Leaders to Support Mental Health Access for Black Women and Girls
Nationwide — Nijiama Smalls, Founder and Visionary of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, is proud to announce the establishment of its inaugural Advisory Board, a powerful coalition […]
Award-Winning Educator Launches National Association for Black Microschool Leaders
Nationwide — Meet Nicole Jones-Stewart, the founder of an organization called The National Association of Black Microschool Leaders, which guides in equipping individuals desiring to aid in closing the educational […]
Black Photographer Unveils Groundbreaking Art Exhibition & Book “Beautiful, I Am!” at Florida A&M University
Art Exhibition to Open January 16, 2025, at the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery Book and Showcase Celebrating Black Beauty, Empowerment, and Multigenerational Stories Tallahassee, FL — Stan Johnson, acclaimed fine […]
Black Founder of Debt Sucks University Has Helped to Erase Over $4M in Student Loan Debt
Nationwide — Ja’Net Adams, the Founder and CEO of Debt Sucks University, a financial literacy provider, today announces reaching $4 million in student loan forgiveness for individuals using her advice. […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Plus-Size Women With Her Journals and Coloring Books
Nationwide — Brittany Washington, founder and CEO of My Beautiful Fluff, is celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, more than 100 in-person community events, and the continued growth of an award-winning […]
Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head
Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]
Texas Parole Supervisor Fired for Posting on Social Media About Karmelo Anthony Case
Nationwide — Donna Murray Robinson, an African American parole supervisor with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was fired after a viral social media post about the Karmelo Anthony case drew […]
Black Woman Accused of Running Over 11 Ducklings Faces 55 Years In Prison
Nationwide — Beverly Sasberry, a 64-year-old woman accused of driving over 11 ducklings in Florida, now faces multiple animal cruelty charges. She pleaded not guilty in court while prosecutors pursue […]
Daughter Uses Social Media to Track Down Mother’s Killer After a Decade
Nationwide — Kiany DeJesus, the daughter of Emilia Ignacio, who was killed in 2014, helped bring her mother’s killer to justice years later by using social media to trace his location […]
Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme
Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]
Authorities Say Black Woman Believed to Have Been Killed by Her White Fiance Died from Mental Distress
Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, a 31-year-old African American influencer found dead on a luxury trip in Tanzania with fiancé Joe McCann, was confirmed to have died by suicide. Authorities in […]
Five Black Women Friends Help Turn Community-Backed Series into Social Media Success Without Paid Advertising
Independent filmmaker Tamieka Briscoe’s new vertical series, Separate Rooms, is approaching 100,000 organic Instagram views, secured dozens of Founding Members, and has already sparked plans for Season Two production in […]
Local Clinic Owned By Black Husband and Wife Team Expands to Help Clients Nationwide
Nationwide — When the story of La Lueur Health & Wellness was first publicized, the response was overwhelming. The feature reached more than 139,000 views, generated thousands of reactions, and […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend While 8-Months Pregnant
Nationwide — Jariah Edwards, an African American teen from Arizona, was shot while 32 weeks pregnant after her ex-boyfriend tracked her down while on vacation in San Diego, California. Her […]
Jasmine Crockett Says the Knife Karmelo Anthony Used Was Too Small to Be a Deadly Weapon
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]