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Formally Homeless Black Woman Now Helping Teens and Adults Break Free from Generational Trauma

Angela Vance

Nationwide — Once homeless and carrying the weight of sexual assault, Angela Vance has turned her pain into purpose. Today, she is using her voice to break cycles of generational […]

Trump Publicly Insults Yet Another Black Female Reporter, Tells Her She's "Obnoxious"

President Trump and White House reporter, Ebony McMorris

Nationwide — During a heated White House press conference this past Friday, President Trump clashed with Ebony McMorris, a correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) who is one of […]

Black Woman Found Dead, Decaying in Prison Cell Weeks After Giving Birth

Sheqweetta Vaughan

Nationwide — Sheqweetta Vaughan, a 32-year-old African American woman held at a northeast Georgia prison, was found dead in her cell back in July. Months after giving birth, her body […]

Meet the Black Female Police Officer Who Uses Her Photographic Memory to Fight Crime

Kache Fields

Nationwide — Kache Fields, an African American officer with Metro Transit, uses her photographic memory to track down suspects across Washington, D.C. For seven years, she has helped close major […]

Letter Written by Black Flight Attendant Who Died in 9/11 Finally Reaches Her Son 24 Years Later

Jevon Castrillo

Nationwide — Jevon Castrillo, an African American man from Fort Pierce, Florida, recently received a letter his late mother, who was a flight attendant, wrote before the 9/11 attacks. The […]

Former Miss North Carolina Diagnosed with Rare Aggressive Cancer at 21 Years Old

Carrie Everett

Nationwide — Carrie Everett, 21, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in 2024, has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer just months after passing on her crown. She […]

Emmett Till’s Cousin, Priscilla Williams-Till, Runs For US Senate in Mississippi

Priscilla Williams-Till, cousin of Emmett Till

Nationwide — Priscilla Williams-Till, the cousin of Emmett Till, the African American teen who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, announced her campaign for U.S. Senate. She will run as […]

95-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Beating Her Nursing Home Roommate to Death

Nina Kravstov

Nationwide — Galina Smirnova, a 95-year-old resident of a nursing home in Brooklyn, New York City, has been charged with murder after allegedly beating her 89-year-old roommate, Nina Kravtsov, to […]

75-Year-Old Daycare Employee Accused of Abusing Baby at Christian Preschool

Gladys Rampersant

Nationwide — Gladys Rampersant, a 75-year-old daycare employee in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been arrested on charges of child cruelty after she reportedly abused a baby at a Christian […]

Man Accused of Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Songs Finally Arrested in Georgia

Kelvin Evans, Beyonce

Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music and tour plans, was arrested two months after allegedly breaking into her choreographer’s car in Atlanta. The stolen […]

Mom Arrested After Her Kids Found 'Drenched in Sweat' in Trunk of Her Car as She Was Shopping

Ciera Washington

Nationwide — Ciera Washington, a 29-year-old African American mother from Sunrise, Florida, was arrested after police said her three children were found trapped in the trunk of her car, sweating […]

Black Student Arrested and Then Expelled For Mocking Charlie Kirk at a Candlelight Vigil

Camryn Giselle Booker

Nationwide — Camryn Giselle Booker, an 18-year-old African American student at Texas Tech University, was arrested and expelled after she mocked Charlie Kirk’s death during a campus vigil. The incident, […]

Young Black Mom and Her Two Children Found Dead in Lake Michigan

Drake Patton and her children, Wyatt and Jream

Nationwide — Drake Patton, a 31-year-old mother from Chicago, and her two children, Wyatt, 6, and Jream, 1, were found dead in Lake Michigan on September 13. Her family says […]

Black and Missing Foundation and Washington Association of Black Journalists Release Groundbreaking Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons

Media Guide for Effective Coverage of Missing Persons Cases

Nationwide — The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI), in partnership with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), today announced the release of The Media Guide for Reporting on […]

Award-Winning Filmmakers Seek Funding for Documentary About the Founding Members of the Congressional Black Caucus

Founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus

Nationwide — At a moment when American democracy is divided and the nation seeks moral clarity and strategic direction, a groundbreaking documentary opportunity emerges. Conscience of the Congress will chronicle […]

Middle School Math Teacher Caught With Cocaine and Marijuana at School

Virginia Somers

Nationwide — Virginia Somers, a 47-year-old teacher at Westdale Middle School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was arrested after authorities said she was caught with cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during […]

Daycare Worker Caught on Camera Assaulting Toddlers Over 130 Times

Catherine Elizabeth Guziejka

Nationwide — Catherine Elizabeth Guziejka, a daycare worker from Lindale, Texas, admitted to kicking six toddlers in her care more than 130 times between July and October 2024. Her arrest […]

3 Family Members, Including 8-Year-Old Girl, Killed in Apartment Shooting

Alonzo Hawkins, Doneisha Brooks, and her daughter Olivia

Nationwide — Three members of an African American family from Georgetown, Texas, near Austin were found shot to death inside their apartment. The victims include 34-year-old Alonzo Hawkins, 39-year-old Doneisha […]

Broadway Across America and Black Theatre Coalition Announce 5th Annual Regional Apprenticeship

Students at Broadway Across America and Black Theatre Coalition apprenticeship

Applications are due by October 1st, 2025, at 11:59pm ET Nationwide — Broadway Across America (BAA) and Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) announce the launch of applications for their fifth annual […]

Founder of Black-Owned Gift Wrapping Paper Says Chinese Companies Are Stealing Her Designs

Ardean Miller-Marbley, Founder and CEO of Mah Melanin gift wrap

Mah Melanin, the first African American–owned stationery brand in Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, and Hallmark in the gift wrap category, faces knockoffs after viral TikTok success. Nationwide — Ardean Miller-Marbley, Founder […]

Female Prison Employee Arrested For Allegedly Smuggling Grillz to Male Inmates

Sharon Elizabeth Smith

Nationwide — Sharon Elizabeth Smith, a 36-year-old former prison employee, has been arrested in Bishopville, South Carolina, after investigators said she allegedly attempted to smuggle $2,500 worth of grillz, also […]

NYC Black Police Officer Fired for Making Jokes About Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Tanisha Blanche

Nationwide — Tanisha Blanche, a police officer at an elementary school in Westchester County, New York, has been fired after posting Instagram stories that mocked and appeared to celebrate the […]

82-Year-Old Woman Shot and Killed Her Husband at Assisted Living Facility

Harriet Kay Recker

Nationwide — Harriet Kay Recker, an 82-year-old woman from Hilton Head, South Carolina, was arrested after she allegedly shot and killed her husband inside an assisted living facility. She is […]

Siblings Launch First Black-Owned Telehealth Service for Black Women, Closing the Gap Mainstream Healthcare Has Ignored

Dr. Jacqueline Phillips and Lorraine Phillips, Founders of Melanin Doctor telehealth service

Nationwide — Two sisters, Dr. Jacqueline Philips and Lorraine Phillips, have come together to launch Melanin Doctor, the first Black-owned telehealth service dedicated exclusively to Black women. Built from both […]

Former Educator Launches Black Parenting Academy with Proven Strategies for Nurturing Talented Kids

Janice Robinson-Celeste, Founder of Black Parenting Academy

In a world where social media, entertainment, and sports can make or break young Black talent, the Black Parenting Academy provides parents with actionable strategies to protect and empower their […]

Black Mom Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby, Shocking the Nurses and Doctors

Daniella Hines' son Annan

Nationwide — Daniella Hines, a 40-year-old African American mother from Riverview, Florida, was surprised when she delivered her newborn son weighing nearly 14 pounds, making him the heaviest baby ever […]

1-Year-Old Black Girl Dies from Head Injuries After Her Mom's Boyfriend Beat Her

Imani Mitchell

Nationwide — Imani Mitchell, a 1-year-old African American girl from NYC, died after her mother’s boyfriend allegedly beat her so severely that doctors removed part of her skull. She was […]

Black Couple Celebrates 78th Wedding Anniversary. Their Family Now Spans 5 Generations

Thomas and Ernestine Price

Nationwide — Thomas and Ernestine Price, an African American couple from Columbus, Ohio, recently celebrated their 78th wedding anniversary. From childhood sweethearts to raising a family that now spans five […]

Documents Show Trump Lied About Fed Reserve’s Black Governor Mortgage Fraud Allegations

Lisa Cook and President Trump

Nationwide — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is being vindicated by newly revealed documents that undercut allegations of mortgage fraud leveled by the Trump administration. Financial forms obtained by NBC […]

Woman Wanted by FBI Allegedly Stole $34M in COVID Relief Funds

Elaine Angene Escoe

Nationwide — Elaine Angene Escoe, who is accused of helping steal more than $34 million in COVID relief funds, is wanted by the FBI after skipping a court date and […]

Body of Black Mom of 6 Children Finally Found a Year After She Was Last Seen

Tameika Watley

Nationwide — Tameika Watley, an African American mother of six from Lake Charles, Louisiana, has been found dead more than a year after she disappeared. Authorities confirmed her remains were […]

Black Author Creates Fun Toy Marching Band For Kids Inspired by Her Children's Book

Stephanie Singleton with her kids marching band

Nationwide — It’s a kid’s marching band (with real toy instruments) started by Stephanie Singleton, the author of The Adventures of Ryan & Riley and Mr. Teddy Bear, and the […]

Black Mom Says School Staffer Punched Her 12-Year-Old Son So Hard That His Tooth Came Out

Peyton Outlaw, Black student hit by school staffer

Nationwide — A staff member at KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy has been fired after allegedly punching a seventh grader so hard that the blow knocked out one of the boy’s […]

Georgia Family Celebrates 1-Year-Old Black Girl Who Beat Kidney Cancer

Calayah

Nationwide — Calayah, a 1-year-old African American girl from North Druid Hills, Georgia, who has spent most of her short life fighting kidney cancer, celebrated a major milestone at the […]

Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre Has Died at 111 Years Old

Viola Ford Fletcher

Nationwide — Viola Ford Fletcher — widely known as “Mother Fletcher” and celebrated as the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — has died at 111, her […]

Lady Adrena Shines Nationally as a Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour

Lady Adrena

Nationwide — Sweet Success Records and Prime Time Promotions LLC proudly announce that hometown blues recording artist Lady Adrena has reached an exciting new milestone in her musical journey. After […]

Hospital Fires Doctor and Nurse Who Denied Pregnant Black Mom Who Gave Birth in Her Car

Mercedes Wells and her husband with their baby

Nationwide — Franciscan Health Crown Point, a hospital in northwest Indiana, has taken the drastic step of firing both the doctor and nurse involved in the care of 38-year-old Mercedes […]

14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas' Dismembered Body Had Been Frozen, Cause of Death Difficult to Determine

Celeste Rivas and D4vd

Nationwide — Authorities investigating the disturbing death of Celeste Rivas, a 14-year-old teen whose remains were discovered inside the trunk of musician D4vd’s Tesla, are now facing major obstacles in […]

White Police Officer Acquitted in Death of Pregnant Black Mom Accused of Shoplifting

Connor Grubb, white police officer acquitted

Nationwide — A 21-year-old pregnant African American mother from Ohio, Ta’Kiya Young, lost her life during a confrontation with police in a supermarket parking lot, and the officer who fired […]

All Three Suspects Acquitted in 2020 Shooting That Killed 7-Year-Old Black Girl

Natalie Wallace

Nationwide — Terell Boyd, one of the four men charged in the 2020 shooting that killed 7-year-old Natalie Wallace, was found not guilty this week. The ruling came nearly five […]

"Teacher of the Year" Arrested After Video Shows Her Hitting Her Son

Nicole Staples

Nationwide — Nicole Staples, who was awarded as one of the Teachers of the Year in the state of Alabama, is now facing a child abuse charge after a video […]

Black Mom Charged With Attempted Murder for Trying to Terminate Her Pregnancy

Jocelyn Byrum

Nationwide — Jocelyn Byrum, a 20-year-old African American woman from South Carolina, now faces serious charges after police said she tried to end her pregnancy without medical help. Investigators said […]

Parents Defend Their Kids Who Attacked Black Mom and 9-Year-Old Son in Chicago

Carshawnda Hatter and kids

Nationwide — Carshawnda Hatter, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, and her 9-year-old son were violently attacked by a group of children while walking home from school, leaving both […]

Comedian Tiffany Haddish Explains How and Why She Married Herself

Tiffany Haddish

Nationwide — Comedian Tiffany Haddish is sharing more about why she chose to marry herself, a moment she features in her new docuseries. The 45-year-old star explains how the idea […]

Michelle Obama Says America is "Not Ready" For Female President, Stephen A. Smith Disagrees

Stephen A. Smith, Michelle Obama

Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith challenged Michelle Obama’s claim that Americans are “not ready” for a female president, pointing to recent elections as proof that voters will support women in leadership. […]

Woman Blasted for Twerking in Front of Casket at Funeral With Kids Present

Woman twerking at a casket at a funeral with kids president

Nationwide — A woman from Kansas City has gone viral for an especially shocking moment caught on video during a funeral, where she was seen twerking in front of a […]

Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Allegedly Choked and Punched His 15-Year-Old Baby Sister

Patrick Beverley

Nationwide — Former NBA star Patrick Beverley, 37, is now facing serious allegations after being arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, over claims that he assaulted his 15-year-old sister during […]

Trump Called a Reporter "Piggy" After She Asked About Epstein Emails

Trump called reporter Piggy

Nationwide — President Trump dismissed a reporter on Air Force One Friday, calling her “piggy” when she asked about his name appearing in emails linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey […]

Nicki Minaj Becomes First Rapper to Address United Nations, Thanks Trump

Nicki Minaj giving her UN speech

Nationwide — Nicki Minaj gave credit to President Donald Trump during her U.N. speech on Tuesday, acknowledging his role in highlighting violence in Nigeria, but she stressed she is not […]

TikTok Star Girlalala Dies at 21 Over the Weekend, Her Boyfriend Arrested

TikTok star Girlala

Nationwide — TikTok star Girlalala was shot and killed over the weekend in Florida. She was only 21 years old. Authorities say her boyfriend allegedly shot her after a heated […]

Black Mom Says She Was Forced to Give Birth on Highway After Hospital Sent Her Home

Mercedes Wells

Nationwide — Mercedes Wells, an African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, says she gave birth on a highway after an Indiana hospital sent her home, leaving her and her husband […]

Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support

Akon and his wife, Tomeka

Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]

Ohio Woman Claims She Tripped, Fell, Accidentally Fired Gun at School Parking Lot

Janekqua Thornton

Nationwide — Janekqua Thornton, an African American woman from Columbus, Ohio, is arrested after police say she accidentally fired a gun in a school parking lot. She claims she tripped […]

Beyoncé Fan Who Went Viral Dies at 25, Just Months Before Her Wedding

Sydney Hardeman

Nationwide — Sydney Hardeman, who went viral in 2019 for her stunned reaction to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, has died at 25. Her family says she took her own life, leaving […]

Black Mom from Wisconsin Killed in Front of Her Autistic Child

Anya Richmond, Black mom of autistic son killed

Nationwide — A’nya Raymond, an African American mother from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was tragically shot and killed, leaving her 7-year-old autistic son alone on the streets. Police say the suspect is […]

Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement

Ray J, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner

Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]

Nicki Minaj Joins Trump Administration to Address the United Nations

Nicki Minaj and President Trump

Nationwide — Nicki Minaj, 41, the Trinidad-born rap superstar who built a global brand from Queens, New York, is stepping into an unexpected political spotlight with the Trump Administration. In […]

Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife, MacKenzie Scott, Gives More Than $700M to HBCUs

MacKenzie Scott

Nationwide — MacKenzie Scott, who was the ex-wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos, has donated more than $700 million to HBCUs. A billionaire herself, she continues to provide some of the […]

Candace Owens Says President Trump is Being Blackmailed

Candace Owens and President Trump

Nationwide — Candace Owens, a 35-year-old conservative commentator based in the United States and known for her political media ventures, including the BLEXIT Foundation, is making headlines after issuing explosive […]

Black Mom of 3 Transforms from 800 Pounds to Nearly 300 Pounds, Looks Completely Different

Marla McCants

Nationwide — Marla McCants, an African American woman who once weighed nearly 800 pounds, has lost almost 500 pounds and completely transformed her life. Today, she thrives as a motivational speaker, […]

Woman From Mississippi Arrested for Illegally Getting $25K in SNAP Benefits

Victoria Reese

Nationwide — Victoria Reese, a woman from Mississippi, was arrested after investigators said she collected more than $25,000 in SNAP benefits by giving incorrect information about her household and income. […]

Owner of Black-Owned Dessert Food Truck Launches 2026 Scholarship Program

Andrea Lacey, Founder and CEO of Luvs Brownies

Celebrating Five Years of Empowering Students Through Perseverance and Purpose Nationwide — As Andrea Lacy, the Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies approaches its 30th anniversary, the beloved Bay Area […]

Trump Mocks Somalian Politician Who Said She Could Never Be Deported

Trump mocking Ilhan Omar

Nationwide — President Trump and the White House appeared to mock Rep. Ilhan Omar, a U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district, after a photo was posted of Trump waving […]

TikTok Star Ordered to Pay $1.75M After Having an Affair With Her Married Manager

Brenay Kennard

Nationwide — Brenay Kennard, a TikTok influencer from Durham, North Carolina, was ordered to pay $1.75 million after a jury found her responsible for breaking up her manager’s marriage through […]