Nationwide — Semyon Williams Jr., a 13-year-old African American teen from Little Elm, Texas, has suffered a life-changing injury after diving into a shallow community pool to escape a wasp. […]
Women
Woman Charged for Purposely Running Over Her Boyfriend and Toddler Son
Nationwide — Aaliyah Ross, a 27-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly intentionally driving over her boyfriend, who was holding a 16-month-old baby, during a heated confrontation.
Black Educator of 22 Years to Launch Diversity Book Fair For Children of Color
Nationwide — Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a passionate advocate for diversity in children’s literature and a former educator of more than 20 years, will host the highly anticipated When I […]
Qadirah Rasheed: Trailblazing Black Entrepreneur and Community Advocate to Host The BAWSE Experience Brunch
Nationwide — Qadirah Rasheed, a self-made millionaire and the first African American woman to open a non-emergency medical transportation company in New York State, is excited to announce the launch […]
Black Woman-Owned Wellness Haven, Moulin Bouge Lifestyle Coterie, to Host Grand Opening in Charlotte, NC
Nationwide — Kristal J, Founder and CEO of Moulin Bouge Lifestyle Coterie proudly announces the opening of its premiere wellness and aesthetic salon suites in Charlotte, NC, and will be […]
Grown Man Kills His Black Teen Girlfriend Hours Before Her 8th Grade Graduation
Nationwide — Ahliana Dickey, a 15-year-old African American girl from Lowell, Massachusetts, was tragically shot and killed just hours before her middle school graduation. Her older boyfriend, 21-year-old Trevor Bady, […]
Nude Man in Florida Beats Elderly Neighbor, Robs Her Apartment
Nationwide — A 76-year-old woman in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, was brutally attacked over the weekend by a fellow resident in her building. Marco Tulio Russi, a 43-year-old man, allegedly […]
Black Educator Releases New Guide to Empower Black and Brown Families for Free
Natinowide — Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, a seasoned African American educator leveraging three decades of experience, proudly releases the free 10th Anniversary Edition of Be A Parent Champion, a guide dedicated to […]
NeNe Leakes to Return to Reality TV with New Series on Lifetime Network
Nationwide — Get ready to laugh out loud this summer on Lifetime with a new caught-on-video clip series that explores an everyday facet of life – love. Debuting July 1st […]
18-Year-Old Black Student From Georgia Dies Weeks After Collapsing at Graduation
Nationwide — Sienna Stewart, an 18-year-old African American student from Hiram, Georgia died two weeks after her high school graduation. She collapsed during her graduation ceremony, a moment captured in […]
90-Year-Old Crossing Guard in Brooklyn Retires After Almost 50 Years on Duty
Nationwide — Meet Maggie Poston, a 90-year-old African American female crossing guard in Brooklyn, New York City, has decided to retire after nearly five decades on duty. Poston, who started […]
Black Mom Gets 5 Years in Prison After Her Daughter Kills Woman at a Cookout
Nationwide — In a tragic turn of events, a 10-year-old African American girl from Orlando, Florida fatally shot a 41-year-old woman during a confrontation between adults back in 2022. And […]
71-Year-Old Woman Makes History at Miss Texas USA Pageant
Nationwide — Meet Marissa Teijo, a 71-year-old woman from El Paso, Texas who made history at this year’s Miss Texas USA pageant as the oldest contestant ever.
Police Kill Black Man Visiting His Daughter During Traffic Stop in North Carolina
Nationwide — Yerkoy Rayshun Shuler, a 42-year-old African American man from Georgia visiting his daughter in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, reportedly died after a traffic stop led to his arrest and […]
Young Black Entrepreneur Develops New SmartPad and App to Protect Children From Guns
Nationwide — 21-year-old Chicagoland native Kayla Austin is excited to introduce her patent-pending technology called “My Gun’s Been Moved” which provides responsible gun owners with 24/7 monitoring and notifications if […]
Meet the Black Mom Who is Donating 10,000 Free Copies of Her Book to Organizations That Help Children
Nationwide — Tera Carissa Hodges, an African American mom, life coach, and author has released her children’s book I Am: A Little One’s Guide to Affirmations this summer all over […]
Arm of Missing Black Teen Murdered and Dismembered Found on Beach
Nationwide — Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old African American teen woman from Vicksburg, Mississippi, was brutally murdered and dismembered after going on a first date. Her remains have been found in […]
Black Judge in Metro Atlanta Arrested For Attacking a Police Officer
Nationwide — Judge Christina Peterson from Douglas County Probate Court faces charges of felony willful obstruction of a police officer and simple battery after allegedly punching an officer during an […]
Black Founder Launches the First Culturally Smart AI Copywriter to Flood Diverse Brands with Conversational, Persuasive Content
Nationwide — Apryl Beverly, whose copywriting expertise has generated $3 billion in revenue for online brands, has launched Aipro (pronounced Ay-pro), the first culturally smart AI copywriter to produce marketing […]
Historic Black Organization Honors Sandra Evers-Manly, International Cultural and Human Rights Advocate
Established to recognize those who have rendered exceptional support Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services Evers-Manly was a […]
Black Woman Becomes a Nurse at the Same Hospital Where She Was Once a Janitor
Nationwide — In 2020, Jaines Andrades, an African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts who was once a janitor at Baystate Medical Center, achieved her dream of becoming a nurse practitioner […]
12-Year-Old Janae Madison is the New Face of Fun and Fitness
Former Miss Pre-Teen Georgia Is Inspiring Kids Nationwide with Her New Workout Journal Nationwide — Janae Madison, a multi-talented 12-year-old actor, model, and entrepreneur, is making waves not only on […]
Black Woman, Employee at Law Firm Told She Can't Use the Bathroom Where She Works
Nationwide — An unidentified African American woman who works at a law firm in Buffalo, New York faced discrimination when a fellow office worker, who is a white woman, questioned […]
22-Year-Old Fast Food Worker Arrested For Shooting at Drive-Thru Customers (Video)
Nationwide — Chassidy Gardner, a 22-year-old employee at a McDonald’s restaurant in Lakeland, Florida has been arrested following a violent altercation at the drive-thru on Friday at around 1am. The […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl From Florida Graduates From College
Nationwide — Keniah Washington, a 14-year-old African American girl from Tampa, Florida, recently made headlines by graduating from Saint Leo University with a 3.0 GPA. She earned her associate’s degree […]
Black Mom of 3, DC Public School Teacher, Launches Online Art Classes For Young People, Ages 5-12
Nationwide — Jennaye Fennell, an African American mother of three and a DC public school teacher, is also the founder and CEO of Manifesting Masterpiece which offers online art classes […]
Black Woman Who Once Catered a Dinner for President Franklin D. Roosevelt Turns 110 Years Old
Nationwide — Meet Louise Thompson, an African American woman from Fairbanks, Alaska who was born in 1914 before World War I and once catered for President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family. […]
Black Entrepreneur Whose All-Natural, Organic Body Scrubs Are Sold in Target Launches Nationwide 20-City Tour
Nationwide — Tiffany Nicole Cartwright, Founder and CEO of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs is on a mission to retain her company’s position on Target store shelves so she can help others […]
Black Woman Gives Birth at Restaurant, Didn't Even Know She Was Pregnant
Nationwide — Tayvia Woodfork, an African American woman from Mississippi who had no idea she was pregnant, unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy in a Golden Corral buffet restaurant […]
Former Flight Attendant Becomes First Black Female Pilot For a Commercial Airline in Her Country
Nationwide — Aya Gertrude Konan has made history as the Ivory Coast’s first ever Black female pilot for a commercial airline. Formerly a flight attendant, she currently serves as a […]
Black Woman From Ohio Who Killed 3-Year-Old Boy Shows No Remorse in Court
Nationwide — A tragic incident unfolded when a 3-year-old African American boy from Cleveland, Ohio, was murdered, allegedly by 32-year-old Bionca Ellis, who showed no remorse during her court appearance. […]
Young Black Mom Says Her Car Was Repossessed With Her Newborn Baby Inside
Nationwide — Sabriya Miles, a young African American mother from Evansville, Indiana, experienced a terrifying ordeal when her car was unexpectedly repossessed with her newborn baby still inside. The incident […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
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
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"
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
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 […]