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4 Young Black Girls Sadly Died in Overnight House Fire While Home Alone

Four girls died in a house fire

Nationwide — Four African American girls were sadly killed in a house fire in Columbus County, North Carolina, after flames tore through their home in the early hours of the […]

Black Nurse Wrongfully Blamed for Patient’s Death Awarded $20M Settlement

DonQuenick Joppy

Nationwide — DonQuenick Joppy, a 41-year-old African American ICU nurse from Aurora, Colorado, has won a $20 million jury award after being wrongfully blamed for a patient’s death, subjected to […]

Search for Missing Black Teen Girl from Maryland Turns Grim as Police Find a Body

Dacara Thompson, missing Black teen from Maryland

Nationwide — The search for Dacara Thompson, a missing 19-year-old African American teen from Lanham, Maryland, took a grim turn when police confirmed they had located a body while investigating […]

Meet the Black Mom Helping Parents Boost Their Kids’ Memory and Learning While Also Reducing Stress

Andrea Stephenson, author of Accelerating Your Childs Memory and Learning

Andrea Stephenson’s The Ultimate Guide to Accelerating Your Child’s Memory and Learning delivers 65 proven tricks to help children (and parents) study smarter, not longer. Nationwide — Andrea Stephenson, an […]

Black Mom of 7 to Honor Parents and Childcare Providers at Annual Conference & Award Ceremony

Dr. Deshonda Jennings

Nationwide — In today’s fast-paced world, few professions carry as much responsibility and impact as those dedicated to raising and educating children. On October 18, 2025, Dr. DeShonda Jennings — […]

Black Mom and Daughter Killed in Car Crash, 80-Year-Old Woman Arrested for DUI

LaShea Bell and A’Niah Bell, and Clowie McLaughlin

Nationwide — Lashea Bell and her daughter A’Niah Bell, an African American mother and daughter from Wichita, Kansas, were killed in a three-vehicle crash. Police said 80-year-old Clowie McLaughlin, who […]

Black Dad and Mom Killed in ATV Crash, Leaving Behind 7 Young Children

Marcus Ragland, Ashley Brooke Hawkins, and their seven children

Nationwide — Marcus Ragland and Ashley Brooke Hawkins, an African American father and mother of seven children from Rome, Georgia, died in an ATV crash at Indian Mountain ATV Park […]

Black Teen Arrested After Being Found With $567K Worth of Drugs at London Airport

Erihanna Sackor

Nationwide — Erihanna Sackor, a 19-year-old woman, was arrested at Heathrow Airport after officials found nearly $567,000 worth of cannabis hidden in her suitcase. She later admitted she had agreed […]

"She Can Too" Apparel Collection Puts Spotlight on 350,000 Black Women Who've Been Fired This Year

EMIY Apparel presents new She Can Too collection

New design empowering streetwear for girls and women that combines our message of encouragement and movement. Nationwide — EMIY Apparel has announced their new social justice collection called She Can […]

Award-Winning Black Author Releases Children's Book About Sickle Cell Disease

Dr. Linda JM Holloway, author of children's book about Sickle Cell

Nationwide — Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a Counselor Educator and multi-award-winning children’s book author, has a children’s book entitled Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Sickle Cell Disease that explores […]

Meet the Black Entrepreneur Whose Video Game Can Save Your Business

Jerrica T. White, Founder of Virtual Apothecary

Virtual Apothecary creates gamified workspaces for groups to gather intentionally and safely Nationwide — When Jerrica T. Mills, the Founder and CEO of Virtual Apothecary, found herself grounded in 2020 […]

Pregnant Black Woman Shot, Killed on the Same Day She Was Set to Give Birth

India Kinamore

Nationwide — India Kinamore, a 26-year-old African American woman from Colerain, Ohio who was pregnant, was shot and killed inside her home back in March 2023, on the same day […]

Black Woman Gets Bullied for Posting Selfies, But Refuses to Delete Them

Naomie Pilula

Nationwide — Naomie Pilula, who is from Zambia, went viral after posting a selfie in June that drew more than 530,000 comments on Instagram. Most of them mocked her looks, […]

27-Year-Old Black Mom of Nine Children Shot to Death in Chicago

Tia Bell

Nationwide — Tia Bell, a 27-year-old African American mother of nine children from Chicago, was shot and killed in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. She was among three people killed […]

Tennis Legend Venus Williams Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll

Venus Williams Barbie

Nationwide — Tennis superstar Venus Williams is being honored with a Barbie Inspiring Women doll that celebrates all of her Grand Slam victories and her fight for gender equality in […]

White Husband Gets 72 Years for Killing His Black Wife, Leaving Her Unrecognizable

Jenean Chapman, Black woman murdered by her white husband

Nationwide — When Jenean Chapman, a 46-year-old African American woman from Dallas, Texas, was found dead in her apartment in October 2023, her family was left stunned and devastated. She […]

Newborn Baby Whose Mom Was Brain Dead When She Gave Birth is Still Fighting for His Life

Chance Smith, newborn born to a brain dead mom

Nationwide — Adriana Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, was declared brain dead earlier this year after a sudden medical emergency, and her mother is now raising her voice while caring for […]

42-Year-Old Black TV News Anchor from Mississippi Dies Suddenly

Celeste Wilson

Nationwide — Celeste Wilson, a weekend anchor for WAPT in Mississippi, died suddenly from a heart attack. She had recently joined the station, where colleagues admired her professionalism and warmth. […]

Black School Bus Monitor Injured During an Attack by a Student and Her Mom

Tamika Jackson, a school bus monitor

Nationwide — Tamika Jackson, a school bus monitor from New Orleans, Louisiana, was hospitalized after she was allegedly attacked by a student and the student’s mother during a dispute over […]

12-Year-Old Black Girl Stirs Up Emotions With Powerful "I Don't Have a Dad" Poem

Shannon Wright

Nationwide — Shannon Wright, a 12-year-old African American girl, moved audiences after performing her poem “I Don’t Have a Dad” at the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant. The piece […]

Black-Latina Entrepreneur Makes History, Helps 32 Families Become Homeowners in 10 Months

Crystal Mestres-Bishop

Nationwide — Crystal Mestres-Bishop, a proud Afro-Latina real estate agent and licensed mortgage loan officer based in New Jersey, is making waves in the housing industry — all while being […]

Three Black Siblings Create Heartfelt Children’s Book to Honor Late Grandfather and Celebrate Elders

Three black sibling authors of Before You Go To Heaven book

Nationwide — Three African American siblings from Rockford, Illinois, – Antonia Royal-Whitmore, Darby Whitmore, and Royal Whitmore – were determined to keep his spirit alive when their grandfather, Morris Royal […]

Black Parents Launch AI-Powered Platform to Help Families Homeschool Smarter

Michael and Regina Roebuck, Founders of Cocoa Classroom

Cocoa Classroom Makes Personalized, Standards-Aligned Learning Accessible to All Families—No Teaching Degree Required Nationwide — Michael Roebuck and his wife, Regina Snape-Roebuck, an African American couple from Las Vegas, Nevada, […]

Black Author Compiles Real-Life Stories About People Who Met Their Biological Dads as Adults

Maria A. Cephas, author of Macnificently Made

Nationwide — What if the truth you never knew about your father was the key to your healing? That piercing question drives MACnificently Made, a groundbreaking anthology compiled by transformational […]

Black Family Speaks Out After Their 92-Year-Old Mom Dies from Antibiotics

Deloris Owens

Nationwide — An African American family from Orange County, California, is speaking out about the untimely death of Dolores Owens, a 92-year-old woman who they say died after being administered […]

First Black Woman in Alabama to Open a Degree-Granting College Hosts First Graduation Ceremony

First graduation ceremony at 1 on 1 Technical and Theological College

Nationwide — History was made last month as 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College celebrated a powerful milestone: its first anniversary as a state-authorized, degree-granting institution, and the graduation […]

Black Woman Invents Bluetooth Device and App to Prevent Parents from Leaving Kids in Hot Cars

Patricia Morgan, founder of Dreamers Atelier

Nationwide — Patricia Morgan, an African American mother, grandmother, and inventor, is raising funds for Ruby SOS, a bold new concept she created that prevents parents from accidentally leaving their […]

Male Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Raping a 73-Year-Old Dying Grandmother

Eva Lay and Chappel Lee

Nationwide — Chappel Lee, an African American male nurse from Atlanta, Georgia, has been arrested nearly a year after allegedly raping 73-year-old patient Eva Lay while she was hospitalized in […]

47-Year-Old Black Woman Who Naturally Delivered Triplets is Doing Great 11 Years Later

Sharon Lewis

Nationwide — Sharon Lewis, an African American woman from Miami, Florida, made headlines 11 years ago when she naturally gave birth to triplets at age 47. Now 58 years old, […]

Slutty Vegan Restaurant Owner Pinky Cole Sued for $87K in Unpaid Rent

Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan

Nationwide — Popular Atlanta-based Black-owned restaurant Slutty Vegan is facing a lawsuit that claims owner Pinky Cole owes more than $87,000 in rent and fees for two properties on Edgewood […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Her Teen Son Was Run Over By a Police Cruiser

Kadarius Smith and Kaychia Bell

Nationwide — Kaychia Bell, an African American mom from Leland, Mississippi, is still seeking answers more than a year after her 17-year-old son, Kadarius Smith, was run over and killed […]

Trump Fires First Black Woman Federal Reserve Governor. She Denies He Has the Authority

Lisa Cook and President Trump

Nationwide — President Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook, however, has refused to step down, arguing the president does not have 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 […]