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Homeless Black Woman from Michigan Found Frozen to Death Outside

Moneque Cook

Nationwide — Moneque Cook, an African American woman from Mount Clemens, Michigan, was found unresponsive in freezing weather behind a dumpster and later died at a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating […]

Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters

Christopher Turner

Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]

Black Teen Killed After High-Speed Police Chase Ended in Violent Crash

Naveah McGowan

Nationwide — Naveah McGowan, a 19-year-old African American woman from Gwinnett County, Georgia, died early Sunday after a high-speed police chase ended in a violent crash. She was a passenger […]

Black Woman-Led Company Launches Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program for High School Students

Nadidah Coveney

Nationwide — CTM Consulting Group, led by leadership expert Nadidah Coveney, announces the 2026 Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program, a two-week, co-ed experience for students in grades 9 and 10. […]

From 49 African Nations to 80 Countries: Meet the Black Women Reimagining Group Travel

Black Women Abroad

Nationwide — Black Women Abroad (BWA), a boutique travel company redefining global travel for Black women, is launching its highly anticipated 2026 group voyage calendar of curated cultural journeys around […]

Black Mom Missing Since 2010 Found Dead in Submerged Car at the Bottom of a River

Bernadine Gunner

Nationwide — Bernadine Gunner, an African American woman from Camden, New Jersey who was reported missing in 2010, was found dead inside a car at the bottom of Cooper River […]

Young Black Mom of 5 Children Shot and Killed on Her Way to Church in Chicago

Kiara Jenkins

Nationwide — Kiara Jenkins, an African American mother of 5 from Chicago, was shot and killed early Sunday morning while walking to her church. Her death has left her family and […]

Mom Arrested for Allegedly Confronting Child’s Bully at School

Sabrina Silas

Nationwide — Sabrina Silas, an African American mother from New Iberia, Louisiana, was arrested after allegedly getting into a fight at her daughter’s school. She reportedly bypassed security to confront […]

Trump Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar Again, Wants Her Jailed and Deported

Rep. Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump

Nationwide — President Trump intensified his attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar in a recent Truth Social post, saying she should be jailed or deported and claiming her removal would allow […]

How One Black Woman Turned Fashion into a Tool for Emotional Truth

Wendy Williams, Founder of Fashionably Masked

Nationwide — To the outside world, Wendy Williams appeared confident, polished, and put together. She was the woman who always looked the part. Compliments followed her wherever she went. Her […]

Black Woman AI Agency Founder Releases New Book on AI Readiness Before Adoption

Chrishonda Benson, author of AI Without the Overwhelm

AI Without the Overwhelm introduces a readiness-first framework that helps leaders navigate AI in high-stakes environments; available on Amazon January 28th Nationwide — As organizations across healthcare, finance, and government […]

Dr. Gladys West, the Black Female Mathematician Behind GPS Technology, Dies at 95

Dr. Gladys West

Nationwide — Dr. Gladys West, an African American mathematician whose work helped make GPS possible, has died at the age of 95. Her research shaped modern navigation systems used daily in […]

Black Mom, 2 Kids Killed After Wrong-Way DUI Driver Crashes into Their Car in Georgia

Bernedine Spann and her children

Nationwide — Bernedine Spann, a 32-year-old African American mother, and her two children, 13-year-old Ja’Leah Spann and 7-year-old Jaxton Spann, died after a wrong-way driver hit their car in Georgia. Authorities […]

She Arrived in the U.S. from Zimbabwe With $400 and a Suitcase, But Now Owns a Fashion Brand That Redefines Confidence for Women

Chipo Hwami, Founder of Panashe Designs

Nationwide — Chipo Hwami arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe with $400, one suitcase, and an unshakable belief that her life could evolve beyond survival. What followed was not […]

Family of Black Woman Who Died from BBL Surgery Awarded $52M in Malpractice Lawsuit

Doris Jordan

Nationwide — The family of Doris Jordan, a Georgia woman who died after undergoing liposuction and a Brazilian butt lift, was awarded $52 million in a medical malpractice case. The ruling […]

Michelle Obama Turns 62 as Husband Barack Shares Sweet Message

Michelle Obama turns 62 years old

Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama turned 62 this weekend, with Barack Obama marking the occasion through a heartfelt message. The celebration also coincided with her ongoing promotion of a […]

Wedding Venue Refuses to Refund Bride After Fiancé’s Sudden Death

Tye Hinson and William Coney

Nationwide — Tye Hinson, an African American woman from Orlando, Florida, who was preparing for her wedding, says a venue refused to refund thousands of dollars after her fiancé died […]

Black Mom of 5 from North Carolina Still Missing Two Years After Calling 911

Marissa Carmichael

Nationwide — Marissa Carmichael, an African American woman from Greensboro, North Carolina, disappeared after calling 911 to report a robbery at a local gas station. Two years later, the mother […]

Black Grandma Who Married at 14 Now Has Over 250 Grandchildren

Margie on the Jennifer Hudson Show

Nationwide — Margie, an 84-year-old African American grandmother from Oakland, California, was a child bride at 14 and now has a sprawling family that includes 150 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 50 […]

Black Woman Who Bought Her Home When She Was 24 Has One Regret

Adriana Goncalves

Nationwide — Adriana Goncalves, a 26-year-old woman from South London, bought her first home at 24 through a shared ownership scheme and quickly learned what early homeownership really involves. Now, she […]

Family Shocked After HBCU College Student Dies Suddenly at Tuskegee University

Jade Callwood

Nationwide — Jade Callwood, a 21-year-old African American college student from Conyers, Georgia, died suddenly Tuesday after an unexpected medical emergency. Her death left classmates, friends, and the Tuskegee University community […]

Diplomas vs. Debt: The Black Community's Concern for The Class of 2026

Whitney Ramirez

Award-Winning AFC® Whitney Ramirez Joins Dr. Stephanie Poplar on WOLB 1010 AM to Launch National Challenge on Avoiding the “Interest Trap” Nationwide — Graduation season is here, but for many […]

Civil Rights Activist Claudette Colvin Dies. She Gave Up Her Bus Seat Months Before Rosa Parks

Claudette Colvin

Nationwide — Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin died at 86, leaving behind a legacy as a young activist who helped end bus segregation in Montgomery, Alabama. She passed away on […]

Black Author Announces Forthcoming Book "Overqualified. Overworked. Overlooked."

Nationwide — In a professional culture that rewards performance while punishing humanity, certified confidence coach, author, and anti-trafficking activist Deondriea Cantrice is asking a question many high achievers are afraid […]

Black Mom Shot and Killed While Dropping Her Daughter Off at a Funeral Home

Ina Chambers

Nationwide — Ina Chambers, a 55-year-old African American woman from East Point, Georgia, was shot and killed Friday while dropping her daughter off at a funeral. Police are still searching […]

Bank Refuses to Reimburse 83-Year-Old Black Grandma Whose Check Was Illegally Cashed

Billie Young

Nationwide — Billie Young, an 83-year-old African American grandmother from Dallas, Texas, says a check she wrote to pay off her car loan was cashed by someone else. She and […]

Black Woman Survives After Being Shot in the Neck by Her Ex-Girlfriend

Kyndris Brooks

Nationwide — Kyndris Brooks, an African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was shot in the neck by her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, in a shocking domestic violence attack. She remains hospitalized, fighting […]

79-Year-Old Black Woman with Dementia Found Dead in the Woods After Being Missing for Days

Ernestine Merritt

Nationwide — Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, has been found dead in the woods days after going missing. She had dementia, and authorities said […]

Black Teen Arrested for Allegedly Receiving Child Support for Another Person's Baby

Brya Hardy

Nationwide — Brya Hardy, an 18-year-old woman from Coweta County, Georgia, was arrested after investigators say she deceived an ex-boyfriend into paying $7,000 in child support for a baby that […]

Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Owns 3 Therapy Practices Across the Country

Jalinia Logan, Founder of Growth Guidance Counseling therapy practices

Nationwide — Entrepreneur, licensed therapist, nurse, and mental health advocate Jalinia Logan, MSW, LCSW-CCATP, is transforming access to mental health care through Growth & Guidance Counseling, a multi-state private therapy […]

Award-Winning Black Podcast Host to Reveal PR Strategies at Podfest 2026

Dr. Catrise Austin

Nationwide — Dr. Catrise Austin, award-winning podcast host, CEO of Celebrity Branding, LLC, and nationally recognized branding, PR, and media visibility strategist, will take the stage at Podfest Multimedia Expo […]

Woman Killed by ICE Officers in Minneapolis Was a 37-Year-Old Mom

Renee Nicole Good

Nationwide — A federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday during an ICE operation, shocking neighbors who witnessed the incident unfold in their […]

Black Teen Sisters Who Went Missing Six Months Ago Have Been Found Safe

Tyra and Tatianna Lively

Nationwide — Two sisters, Tyra Lively and Tatianna Lively, who are from Jacksonville, Florida, went missing six months ago but were found safe ten days after their disappearance. Authorities confirmed […]

5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital

Malia Croley

Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]

Meet the Black Baby Who Weighed 25 Pounds When He Was Only 7 Months Old

Jaxson and his aunt Lauren Wilson

Nationwide — Jaxson, an African American baby from New York City, is capturing hearts online after a video shows him weighing 25 pounds at just 7 months old. His aunt’s […]

Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor

T’yanna Wallace, The Notorious B.I.G.

Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]

Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues

Angela H. Brown, Founder of Deserve Healthy Hair

Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]

Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care

Shafia M Monroe, author of Mothering the Mother book

Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]

Black Mom of Six Mourns Her 4-Year-Old Son Died in Hit-and-Run Incident

Zachariah, Black boy who died in hit and run

Nationwide — Harmonie Wright, an African American mother from Brooklyn, New York, lost her 4-year-old son, Zachariah, in a hit-and-run near Brookdale Hospital Thursday morning. She recounted the terrifying moment […]

White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son

Taylor Schaefer

Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]

Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument

Hayward Jenkins

Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]

Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan

Pinky Cole and financial advisor, Jayson Thornton

Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]

A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911

Darron Lee, Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo

Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]

Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly

Taylar Williams

Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]

Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits

Tracy A. James

Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]

Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business

Andrea Lacey, Founder of Luvs Brownies food truck

Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]

12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop

Jada West

Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]

White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash

Myron Chorbajian, Kathleen Chorbajian

Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]

Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Impregnating 12-Year-Old Girl

Isaiah Monroe

Nationwide — Isaiah Monroe, a man from Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to decades in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, which resulted in her pregnancy. He will also remain […]

Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery

Kashanna Legette

Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]

Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B

Tasha K, Cardi B

Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]

How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations

Tamika Carlton, the host of The Real Connect podcast

The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]

Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses

Lakeisha Jackson, Founder of Octopus AI

Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]

Epstein's Prison Guard Googled Him Minutes Before His Death, Received $5K Deposit

Tova Noel

Nationwide — Tova Noel, who worked as a prison guard at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, reportedly conducted a search for Jeffrey Epstein on her cell phone minutes […]

Husband Accused of Killing His Paraplegic Wife, Says He Didn't Like Her

Justin Martez Seals, Mekayla Rembert

Nationwide — Justin Martez Seals, a 39-year-old man from Birmingham, Alabama, is accused of setting his paraplegic wife’s home on fire because he did not like her, killing 32-year-old Mekayla […]

Body of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Found in a Suitcase, Her Mom Faces Murder Charges

Mila Chatman

Nationwide — Mila Chatman, an 8-year-old African American girl from Cleveland, Ohio, was found buried in a suitcase alongside her half-sister. Authorities have arrested their mother, Aliyah Henderson, 28, who […]

Mom Arrested for Leaving Her 5 Kids Alone in a Car With a Firearm While She Delivered Food

Tonya Charisse-Annice

Nationwide — Tonya Charisse-Annice, a 41-year-old African American mother from Detroit, Michigan, is facing multiple charges after leaving her five children alone in a car with an unsecured gun. During […]

Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime

Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson

Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]

Two Black Women Educators Taught a Black History Marathon for 33 Hours to Break a World Record

Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn Ebron

Nationwide — Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn Ebron, two African American educators from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, taught a Black history class for 33 hours straight in an attempt to set a world […]

Founder to Host Free Workshop in Atlanta for Black Women in Honor of International Women’s Day

Rosetta Thurman, founder of Happy Black Woman

Her “Create Your Ideal Life” workshop will help Black women get unstuck, gain clarity, and build a roadmap for their next chapter Nationwide — In celebration of International Women’s Day, […]

Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact

Brandi Webb

Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]

73-Year-Old Woman Violently Slapped on Backside While Grocery Shopping

Mae St. Julien

Nationwide — Mae St. Julien, a 73-year-old African American great-grandmother from DeKalb County, Georgia, says she was violently slapped on her backside while shopping at a local Kroger grocery store, […]

Woman Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence for Killing Her Pastor After He Ended Their Affair

Latoshia Daniels

Nationwide — Latoshia Daniels, a 46-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, was sentenced to nearly 21 years in prison for killing a pastor, Brodes Perry, after he ended their […]

Black Mom Says Her Autistic Son Was Abused During Therapy Session

Diana Hernandez

Nationwide — Diana Hernandez, a mother from West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking justice after her autistic, non-verbal son was allegedly abused at a therapy center. She wants the therapist […]