Nationwide — Gabrielle Forman, a 30-year-old African American nurse from New York, was shot and killed by her husband in their apartment just hours after returning from a family reunion […]
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Black Female Student Praised For Developing an App That Helps Students With ADHD
Nationwide — Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a young African American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has created an AI-powered app after struggling to manage schoolwork following her ADHD diagnosis. Her platform helps students […]
Meet the Mom of 3 Making History as the Winner of the Mrs. Black Globe International Pageants
Nationwide — Joi Rodrigue, a military veteran, wife, mother of three, entrepreneur, and community advocate, is proudly wearing the crown as the reigning Mrs. Black Globe International™. Born in the […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Black Woman Now Missing for More Than a Month After Leaving Late-Night Hotel Shift
Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, an African American woman from San Francisco, California, has been missing since July 17 after working a late-night shift at a hotel. Her family is searching for […]
91-Year-Old Black Woman Earns GED, Making History as Georgia's Oldest Graduate in a Decade
Nationwide — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from LaGrange, Georgia, earned her GED at 91 after returning to school at age 88. Her achievement made her the oldest person […]
Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem
From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]
Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color
Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]
Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018
Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Reaches Settlement, Agrees to Give His Daughter Most of the Estate
Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mom, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians of her late son’s daughter over the child’s inheritance. The agreement would give his daughter most […]
Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter
Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill
Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]
Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis
Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]
Black Woman Has Not Eaten in More Than 2 Weeks to Protest Trump's Food Stamp Cuts
Nationwide — Liz Wills-O’Gilvie, a 63-year-old African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts, has gone 15 days without food to protest cuts to food assistance. She is urging Governor Maura Healey […]
Innocent Black Nurse Jailed for 4 Days After Police Mistake Her for Woman Who Stole Her Identity
Nationwide — Elaine McAlister, an African American nurse, spent four days in jail after police mistakenly arrested her over a marijuana warrant issued for another woman. The arrest happened at […]
Black Woman Who Had Recently Earned Her Doctorate Sadly Killed in Mass Shooting at a Party
Nationwide — Dr. Shandrika Hayslett, a 34-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was killed during a shooting at a family celebration, just months after earning her doctoral degree. Four […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]
Two Women Who Met as Teens Discover They Are Biological Sisters 40 Years Later
Nationwide — Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen grew up in separate adoptive families in the Netherlands after they were left at orphanages in India as infants. They met by chance […]
63-Year-Old Black Woman Disappears in Las Vegas and Her Family Received Text Messages Asking for Bitcoin
Nationwide — Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old African American woman from Brooklyn, New York, disappeared in Las Vegas after leaving a friend’s apartment on August 8. Her family later received suspicious messages […]
Pregnant Black Teen Arrested for Taking Pills to Terminate Her Pregnancy at 31 Weeks
Nationwide — Syeisha Jadan Johnson, an 18-year-old African American teen from Durham, North Carolina, faces multiple charges after investigators say she took abortion pills while about 31 weeks pregnant. She later […]
Mom Charged in 1-Year-Old Son's Hot Car Death Allowed to Attend His Funeral
Nationwide — Deja Coleman, a 29-year-old African American mother from Lawrenceville, Georgia who is facing a murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old son, Daniel, was allowed to visit […]
Innocent Black Mom Killed as Gunmen Fire 95 Rounds at Her Home
Nationwide — Shaquander Mixon, a 43-year-old African American mother from Lee County, South Carolina, was fatally shot after multiple people opened fire on a home late Saturday night. Investigators found […]
Former NFL Player Gets Early Release From Prison to Be With His Dying 8-Year-Old Daughter
Nationwide — Wendell Smallwood Jr., a former NFL player, will reportedly be released from prison early to spend his 8-year-old daughter’s final days with her as she battles cancer. The […]
Ronnie’s House Strengthens Black and Brown Justice-Impacted Leaders to Level Up and Build Safer & Stronger Communities
Level Up in 90 helps lived-experience leaders build stronger nonprofits Nationwide — After losing her husband, Ronnie Senegal, a 43-year-old African American man, to gun violence, Shirin Senegal has turned […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
Family of Black Mom Wrongfully Killed By Police to Receive $11M Settlement From City
Nationwide — The family of Atatiana Jefferson, an African American mother from Fort Worth, Texas, who was shot and killed by a police officer in October 2019, has reached a […]
No Charges Filed After 75-Year-Old Black Woman Dies Following Tim Hortons Fight
Nationwide — Criminal charges will not be filed after 75-year-old Anita Grayson died following a physical fight with a Tim Hortons employee in Indiana. Prosecutors said the employee acted legally […]
Meet the Black Mom With No Hands Who Uses Her Feet to Raise Her Daughter
Nationwide — Kashmiere Culberson, an African American mother from Dallas, Texas, who was born without arms, has found her own way to navigate motherhood. She uses her feet to feed, […]
Internationally Recognized Black Transgender Leader to Receive Legacy Award for Lifetime of LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Lifetime of Advocacy, Leadership, and Service Recognized at the California State Capitol Nationwide — Dr. Toni Newman, an internationally recognized transgender civil rights leader, author, and advocate, has been selected […]
At 63 Years Old, This Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s
Nationwide — At 63 years old, Johnnie Reid is proving that athletic excellence does not have an expiration date. The accomplished sprinter and shot put champion is running faster today […]
Black Educator With More Than 20 Years of Teaching Killed in Two-Car Crash
Nationwide — Rosa Green, a 61-year-old African American educator from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, died after a two-car crash Monday morning, Sept. 28. She was a longtime math teacher at […]
White Woman Accused of Harassing Black Audio Engineer Who Enhanced Call in Nolan Wells Case Ordered to Stay Away
Nationwide — Sarah J. Fields, a social media commentator who criticized an African American audio engineer over an enhanced recording connected to the Nolan Wells death investigation, is now under […]
Meet the Black Female Truck Driver Making History as the Founder of a Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Inspired By Her Late Parents
Nationwide — Kelly Katrina is a mom of two children, ages 13 and 7, and also the founder of Kelly Katrina Collections, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand founded in 2022. […]
Black Author's “Why Do I Want to Get Married?” Journal Helps Readers Determine How Ready They Are For Marriage
Nationwide — Conversations about marriage often focus on finding the right person, reaching the next relationship milestone, planning a wedding, or building a future together. Author, Writing Branding Strategist, Public […]
Meet the Black Doctor With a Community Cure for Gun Violence
Nationwide — Pastors, faith leaders, parents, grandparents, community leaders, educators, elected officials, businesses, and concerned citizens are being called together for a groundbreaking Interfaith Power Breakfast Summit: A Community Cure […]
Mom Arrested and Charged After Leaving Her 4 Children Home Alone to Go on a Cruise
Nationwide — Nathalie Belizaire, a 29-year-old African American mother from North Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested after she reportedly left her four young children home alone while she took a […]
26-Year-Old Black Woman Running for Mayor of Philadelphia is One of the Youngest in History
Nationwide — Shania Bennett, a 26-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is running for mayor of the city, making her one of the youngest candidates to seek the city’s […]
Black Founder of United Colors of Cancer Celebrates Reaching First 100 Voice Milestone
1,000 Voices for Cancer Equity Campaign documents the experiences of cancer patients survivors and caregivers Nationwide — Bikira Radcliffe, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at United Colors of Cancer (UCC), […]
White Teacher Only Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Inappropriate Conduct With Two Students
Nationwide — Shelby Dawn Lashombe, a white teacher from Waco, Texas, has avoided a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to having sexual encounters with two […]
25-Year-Old Black Woman Wins NASA's $300K Prize for Innovation to Feed Astronauts on Mars
Nationwide — Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje, a 25-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has won NASA’s $300,000 top prize for designing a food system that could help astronauts eat fresh […]
Republic of Congo Joins Miss Universe Pageant for the First Time with 24-Year-Old Contestant
Nationwide — Georgina Kambongo is making history as the first woman to win the Miss Universe Republic of the Congo title, becoming the Central African nation’s first official representative at […]
Emmett Till's Cousin, Priscilla Till, Announces Run for Governor of Mississippi
Nationwide — Priscilla Williams Till, civil rights advocate and cousin of Emmett Till, the African American teen who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, is preparing to run for governor […]
34-Year-Old Mom Charged for Allegedly Killing Her 10-Month-Old Daughter With Morphine
Nationwide — Tynisha Lashae Jones, a 34-year-old African American mother from Anderson, South Carolina, has been charged after her 10-month-old daughter, Talayah, died from drug toxicity. Investigators said laboratory testing […]
Black Influencer Who Has Helped Thousands of People to Naturally Shed Pounds is Back With a Bigger Vision
Deidra “Dee” Smith, the weight-loss motivator regained access to her community of more than 943,000 Facebook followers after a season marked by surgery, recovery, business expansion, and the creation of […]
Founder of a Black Woman-Owned Academic Press For Black Scholars Continues to Make History 20 Years Later
Nationwide — In an academic publishing industry where Black ownership remains rare, Dr. Ayo Sekai, a Jamaican-born woman, has accomplished something extraordinary: she has spent more than two decades building […]
Black Educator From Texas Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Schools With New Children's Book
Nationwide — Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson, PhD in Social Work, professor, licensed social worker, educator, nonprofit founder, speaker, and children’s author, is now booking school visits featuring book readings and age-appropriate […]
Marlena Edwards Makes History as the First Black Woman Promoted as Captain of Buffalo Fire Department
Nationwide — Marlena Edwards, an African American woman from Buffalo, New York, has made history as the first African American woman to become a captain in the Buffalo Fire Department. […]
Black Female Captain Becomes 19th American Soldier to Die Since the Iran War Started
Nationwide — Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, a 37-year-old African American soldier from Norfolk, Virginia, sadly passed away on Sept. 18 while supporting U.S. Army operations in Doha, Qatar. The Army […]
Former BET Host Angela Stribling Dies at 58 After Brain Cancer Battle
Nationwide — Angela Stribling, pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host, has died at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Her husband, Ken Washington, announced […]
Family of 5-Year-Old Black Girl Killed Says Funeral Home Promised Free Services, Then Sent $10,000 Bill
Nationwide — The mother of Zah’Layah Walton, the 5-year-old African American girl shot and killed in a road rage shooting in Cypress, Texas, says her family was promised free funeral […]
Woman Who Falsely Accused Jay-Z Admits That She Lied, Apologizes to Beyoncé
Nationwide — A woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 has now withdrawn her allegations, saying he never raped her, sexually assaulted her, or behaved […]
Mother Says Her Black Daughter Left With Bald Spot After Another Student Repeatedly Pulled Her Hair at School
Nationwide — Stacy McGilberry, an African American mother from Ellisville, Mississippi, wants school officials to take action after she said her daughter’s hair was repeatedly pulled by another student at […]
26-Year-Old Black Female DoorDash Driver Found Dismembered After Family Traced Her Phone
Nationwide — Shanteria “Tia” Mosley, a 26-year-old African American woman from Smyrna, Georgia, was identified after her dismembered remains were found at an apartment complex. Police have arrested 18-year-old Kingston Bradley […]
White Man Who Sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar With Apple Cider Vinegar Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison
Nationwide — Anthony J. Kazmierczak, the man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a Minneapolis town hall, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison after […]
Young Black Mom Gets 7 Years in Prison After Her 2-Month-Old Baby Became Trapped in Couch
Nationwide — Quinzena M. Rancefer, a 31-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty to neglect in the death of her 2-month-old […]
Black Surrogate Mom Loses Custody Bid Over Baby She Gave Birth to With Heart Defect
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother from Anchorage, Alaska, has lost another legal challenge in her custody dispute over the baby boy she gave birth to after […]
Black Dad Found His 4-Year-Old Daughter Upside Down in Trash Can Filled With Water and Fish
Nationwide — Jayde Wooten, a 4-year-old African American girl from Macon, Georgia, sadly died after her father found her upside down inside a large trash can filled with water and […]
Teacher Admits She Lied About Being Black and Palestinian for Years, Reveals She Is a White Jewish Woman
Nationwide — Hannah Gann, a white teacher from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who became involved in pro-Palestinian activism, has admitted that she spent years falsely claiming Black and Palestinian identities. She now […]
Former Miss Universe Jamaica Files Lawsuit After Stage Fall That Left Her With Brain Injury
Nationwide — Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is suing the Miss Universe Organization nearly a year after a stage fall in Thailand left her with a traumatic brain injury and […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl With Sickle Cell Gets Transplant Match From Her 13-Year-Old Brother
Nationwide — Alexa Turner, a 9-year-old African American girl from Alabama, is preparing for a major medical procedure that could change her life after years of living with sickle cell […]
Porsha Williams Says She Had an Emergency Hysterectomy After Doctors Found 21 Uterine Fibroids
Nationwide — The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, who is now 45 years old, has revealed that doctors found 21 uterine fibroids in May, including one as large as a […]
Dr. Velma Trayham Named National Judge for Community Futures Challenge, Calls on Nonprofits to Apply for $250K in Funding
National executive strategist and Black Chamber of Arizona CEO joins distinguished judging panel as five nonprofits will receive $50,000 grants through a national initiative launched by PMI U.S. and administered […]