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Trump Now Wants to Let Undocumented Immigrants Stay to Prevent Farm Labor Shortage

President Trump and some undocumented immigrants

Nationwide — After days of deploying troops to Los Angeles to deal with immigration riots, President Trump is now saying that he plans to ease his administration’s strict deportation policies […]

Black Women Fly Too: Meet the Founder of the First Black Female-Owned Drone Academy in Texas

Steffanie Rivers, Founder of TCB Drones

Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers—and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade. As the first Black woman […]

Latino Protesters Caught on Video Yelling Racial Slurs at Black Police Officer

Latino protester and Black police officer in LA

Nationwide — A viral video shows Latino protesters in Los Angeles shouting racist insults, including the N-word, at an African American police officer during protests against federal immigration raids. This […]

Tyler Perry Defends Exploiting Black Women's Trauma in His Films Including "Straw"

Nationwide — Tyler Perry addresses criticism over how he portrays African American women in his films, including his latest Netflix release, Straw. He says his work reflects real struggles and […]

Black Pastor Shot His Wife, Then Killed Himself Outside Alabama Church

Tyler Perry

Nationwide — In 2020, Ulysses Woodard, an African American pastor from Mobile, Alabama, shocked his church community when he shot his wife, Prophetess Alisha Woodard, outside a church after a […]

Black-Owned Safari Tour Company in Tanzania Celebrates Its 100th Customer with Unforgettable Mother-Daughter Adventure

Mother and Daughter on tour with Tanzania safari tour company

Nationwide — Visit Tanzania4Less, a premier Black-owned safari company, proudly announces a significant milestone: hosting its 100th customer last month. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to providing exceptional, affordable […]

Black Author Releases New Self-Help Book “Blame It on the Feel of Pain” About Detangling From Past Pain

Max W. Miller and bookcover

Nationwide — Get ready for a transformational journey toward inner peace as indie author Max W. Miller’s new self-help release, Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, inspires readers in […]

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV Talk Show Host, Dies at 52

Ananda Lewis

Nationwide — Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ and talk show host, has passed away at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed her death in a […]

80-Year-Old Black Woman Entrepreneur From Atlanta Opens Her Eighth Business

Beatrice Wilson, owner of Bee Nails Salon in Atlanta

Nationwide — At 80 years old, Beatrice Wilson of metro Atlanta is proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. On Wednesday, she opened her eighth business—a vibrant […]

6-Year-Old Black Boy Burned By Water Fountain at His School Due to a Plumbing Mishap

Idris, Black boy burned by school water fountain

Nationwide — Idris Ekeize, a 6-year-old African American boy from Orange, New Jersey, is recovering after suffering second-degree burns from drinking scalding water at his elementary school. According to his […]

Early 2000s R&B Group B2K to Reunite for Concert Tour After 7 Years

B2K reunion tour

Nationwide — R&B icons B2K are reuniting for a 2026 tour, with all four original members, Omarion, J‑Boog, Lil’ Fizz, and Raz‑B, set to perform across North America and select […]

Over Half of Black Women are Impacted by a Common, Intimacy-Related Infection

FemiClear

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds bacterial vaginosis (BV) recurrence drops significantly when male partners are treated, reshaping how healthcare providers and couples should […]

Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson Reunite After 18 Years, First Time Since "Dreamgirls"

Eddie Murphy on The Jennifer Hudson Show

Nationwide — Eighteen years after dazzling audiences together in Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson reunited on a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show for the first time since […]

Jamie Foxx Tears Up During BET Awards Speech, Reflects on Near-Fatal Stroke

Jamie Foxx

Nationwide — Jamie Foxx broke down in tears while accepting the Ultimate Icon Honor at the 2025 BET Awards, opening up about his near-fatal stroke in 2023, his long recovery, […]

Innocent Black Man in Prison For 10 Years Finally Released, Another Person Confesses to Crime

Kenneth Bullock

Nationwide — Kenneth Bullock, a 44-year-old African American man from Detroit, Michigan, has been released after spending over a decade in prison for a carjacking he didn’t commit. His conviction […]

R. Kelly Says Nazis Are Trying to Kill Him in Prison, Files Emergency Motion to Be Released

R. Kelly

Nationwide — R. Kelly claims his life is at risk in prison and is asking for immediate release. His legal team says a murder plot involving prison staff and the […]

Elon Musk Now Says He Went Too Far, Regrets His Comments About President Trump

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump

Nationwide — Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and former government advisor, publicly walked back a series of explosive social media posts aimed at President Donald Trump, saying Wednesday […]

Mayor Karen Bass Imposes 8pm Curfew as Trump Sends Troops to Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass and President Trump

Nationwide — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has imposed a curfew on a one-square-mile section of downtown L.A. in response to escalating protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The […]

Diddy's Lawyers Seek Mistrial Again, Judge Says "No" For the Second Time

Diddy

Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs asked for a mistrial again, claiming prosecutors used false testimony about an alleged balcony incident involving a friend of Cassie, and knew it wasn’t true. […]

Black Teen Celebrates Graduation with a Backflip, Collides With Classmate

Gavin Robinson backflip at graduation

Nationwide — Gavin Robinson, a 17-year-old student from Plantation, Florida, went viral after a backflip at his high school graduation ended in an accidental collision with a classmate. Both students […]

Black Woman from Georgia Turns 100 Years Old, Still Does Her Own Grocery Shopping

Leila Mae Williams

Nationwide — Lelia Mae Williams, an African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, is celebrating having turned 100 years old with family and friends. Her loved ones say she remains […]

Woman Allegedly Shoots Her Husband After He Threatened to Hurt Her Dog

Kimberly Ann Charlton

Nationwide — Kimberly Ann Charlton, a 66-year-old woman from Cedar Falls, Iowa, is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting her husband in the back when he threatened to […]

Black Soldiers May Be Snubbed in Grand Military Parade's 250th Anniversary Celebration of U.S. Army

Black soldiers

Nationwide — The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission recently announced that a Grand Military Parade, Celebration & Broadcast Special, honoring the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army, will take place on June […]

Black Woman Shoots Her Husband During Argument, "Because I'm Just Tired"

Doris Winter

Nationwide — Doris Winters, a 61-year-old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is facing a homicide charge after allegedly shooting her husband during an argument at her apartment. She later told police […]

3-Day HBCU Conference and Career Fair Coming to the Washington DC Area, June 26-28

HBCU Connect Conference and Career Fair

Nationwide — The nation’s leading platform for HBCU students, graduates, and professionals, is excited to host its HBCU Connect Annual Conference & Career Fair, taking place June 26–28, 2025, at […]

Black Woman Who Never Had a Teacher of Color is Now an Educator Herself That Trains How to Help Black Children Thrive

Joyce Caraway

Nationwide — For generations, Black children have been handed books that ignore their brilliance, rewrite their stories, and silence their voices. Joyce Caraway, a dedicated classroom teacher in Dallas, Texas, […]

Khaby Lame, TikToker Worth $20 Million, Detained By U.S. Immigration at Las Vegas Airport

Khaby Lane

Nationwide — Khaby Lame, who has more than 162 million followers on TikTok and made more than $20 million from the platform in 2024 alone, was briefly detained by U.S. […]

LA's Black Mayor Responds as Trump Deploys National Guard for First Time Since Rodney King Riots

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and President Trump

Nationwide — For the first time since the 1992 Rodney King uprising, a sitting U.S. President has deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles without a formal request from the […]

Black Mom Earns Master's Degree While Battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Starr Shamp

Nationwide — Starr Shamp, a resilient African American mother from Omaha, Nebraska, has accomplished a remarkable milestone while battling stage 4 breast cancer—she earned her Master of Science in Clinical […]

R&B Singer Kenny Lattimore's Son Graduates From College

Kenny Lattimore and his son, KJ

Nationwide — K.J. Lattimore, the 22-year-old son of renowned R&B artists Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore, is officially an HBCU graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree […]

Black Woman Found Dead is the 13th Body Found in the New England States, Police Fear It's a Serial Killer

Adriana Suazo

Nationwide — Concerns of a potential serial killer operating in New England have resurfaced following the discovery of a young African American woman’s body in a wooded area of Milton, […]

Coco Gauff Makes History, Becomes Youngest American to Win French Open Since Serena Williams in 2002

Coco Gauff

Nationwide — In a thrilling display of resilience and grit, 21-year-old Coco Gauff captured her first French Open title on Saturday, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic […]

Founders Launch Newest Black-Owned Book Publishing Company, Aim to Help 1,000 Aspiring Authors This Year

Dante Lee and Kellie B. Brooks

Nationwide — Veteran entrepreneurs and authors Dante Lee and Kellie B. Brooks have teamed up to launch BlackAuthors.com, which aims to help more than 1,000 aspiring African American authors start […]

80-Year-Old White Woman Arrested For Pepper-Spraying Her Black Neighbor's Kids Over Bubbles

Ada Anderson, April Morant's kids

Nationwide — Ada Anderson, an 80-year-old woman from Ocala, Florida, allegedly pepper-sprayed her neighbor and two young children, ages 3 and 6, after getting upset about bubbles. She now faces […]

Black Track Athlete From California Loses Gold Medal Because She Over Celebrated

Clara Adams

Nationwide — Clara Adams, the 16-year-old African American track athlete from Salinas, California, who recently won the 400-meter sprint at a state championship, had her gold medal taken away after […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl Shot in the Head While Sleeping at Home, Suspect Still Free

Skylar Baker

Nationwide — Skylar Baker, a 7-year-old African American girl from Pageland, South Carolina, was shot in the head while at home sleeping during a drive-by shooting. She remains in critical […]

Judge Warns Diddy to Quit Staring, Making Faces at Jurors or He'll Be Banned From Courtroom

Diddy

Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs was warned by the judge of his case to stop making faces at jurors during his trial or he could be kicked out from the […]

Malia Obama is Dropping Her Last Name, Her Mom Supports the Idea

Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama

Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama supports her daughter Malia’s decision to drop the Obama surname as she begins her film career. She said Malia wants to succeed on […]

Elon Musk Calls for Trump’s Impeachment After Explosive White House Fallout

Elon Musk and President Trump in the White House

Nationwide — A heated public clash erupted today between former allies President Donald Trump and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, marking a dramatic turn in their once-close relationship. The fallout […]

Black Parents Given Wrong Ashes Because Their Baby’s Body was Hidden by Funeral Home

Chris Parham and LaQuanda Brown

Nationwide — Chris Parham and LaQuanda Brown, African American parents from White Plains, Maryland, who lost their 2-month-old son, Coi’Seir, later found out the funeral home gave them the wrong […]

Black Mom From Ohio Upset After 10-Month-Old Baby Gets a Black Eye at Child Care

Kendra Small's daughter suffered scratches

Nationwide — Kendra Small, an African American mother from Toledo, Ohio, is demanding answers after her 10-month-old daughter came home from child care with deep scratches and a black eye. […]

Brian McKnight Reportedly Made No Effort to Reach Out to His Son Before He Died of Cancer

Brian McKnight and his son, Niko

Nationwide — R&B singer Brian McKnight is facing backlash again after the death of his estranged son, Niko McKnight, who passed away at age 32 following a two-year battle with […]

Biden's Former Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, Says She is No Longer a Democrat

Karine Jean-Pierre

Nationwide — Biden’s former press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, has left the Democratic Party and now identifies as an independent. In her upcoming book, she explains her decision and shares her […]

Black Neurologist Launches Natural Solution For Migraines Inspired by His Son’s Pain

Dr. Kenneth Munnerlyn

Nationwide — For millions suffering in silence from chronic migraines, relief may finally be on the horizon. Dr. Kenneth Munnerlyn, an African American board-certified neurologist from Chicago, Illinois, has unveiled […]

Barbados Welcomes Back Sisters & Friends: A Powerful Fusion of Culture, Sisterhood, and Support

Sisters and Friends Getaway in Barbados

Nationwide — When Connie Portis, founder of Sisters & Friends, returned to host the 19th women’s getaway—and the second on the island of Barbados—it began with a resounding affirmation of […]

Pastor Jamal Bryant Publicly Calls Out Cardi B, Asks Her to Join Target Boycott

Pastor Jamal Bryant and Cardi B

Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant, who is leading a national boycott against Target after the retailer scaled back its diversity and inclusion efforts, publicly invited Cardi B to support the […]

Black Female College Softball Player Makes History as the First to Sign a $1M NIL Deal

NiJaree Canady

Nationwide — NiJaree Canady, a 22-year-old African American woman, has become the first college softball athlete to sign a million-dollar NIL deal. She moved from Stanford to Texas Tech and […]

Black Woman Makes History as the First Female Police Chief in Cobb County, Georgia

Cobb County Police Chief Shameta Harrell

Nationwide — Shameta Jones-Harrell has officially taken charge as Austell, Georgia’s new police chief, making history as the first woman to lead a police department in Cobb County. She plans […]

Founders of Pretty Brown Girl Launch Historic Collegiate Chapter at Florida A&M University

Laila and Aliya Crawley, the Founders of Pretty Brown Girl

Nationwide — Pretty Brown Girl, a national movement committed to uplifting and empowering girls and women of color, proudly celebrates the historic chartering of an official collegiate chapter at Florida […]

Walter Mosley Featured at 19th Annual Austin African American Book Festival

Walter Mosley

Nationwide — The Austin African American Book Festival announces its 19th annual celebration of Black literature and culture, themed “Our Stories, Our Voices,” featuring acclaimed author Walter Mosley. The main […]

Trump Administration Brings 2nd Group of White South African Refugees to the U.S.

White South African refugees

Nationwide — A second group of white South African refugees arrived recently in the U.S. under a special resettlement program pushed by the Trump administration. This fast-tracked plan aims to […]

Meet the Non-Attorney Who Helped an Atlanta Woman Beat a $77,000 Lawsuit

Umar Clark and Lorna Francis

Nationwide — Lorna Francis, an Atlanta resident, was drowning in grief and fear. Reeling from the loss of her daughter and hounded by aggressive debt collectors over a $77,000 lawsuit, […]

Tony Rose, NAACP Image Award-Winning Publisher and Pioneering Music Executive, Passes Away at 74

Tony Rose, Founder of Amber Books

Nationwide — Tony Rose, acclaimed book publisher, pioneering music executive, Vietnam War veteran, and co-founder of the influential Boston Black music scene, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May […]

Black Dad and Daughter Attacked by White Man Throwing Rocks During Fishing Trip

Sheron Brown and daughter Azaylia

Nationwide — Sheron Brown, an African American father from Massachusetts, was enjoying a Memorial Day fishing trip with his 10-year-old daughter when a white man hurled racial slurs and threw […]

86-Year-Old Black Army Veteran Graduates College, Earns His Ninth Degree

Hurl Taylor, oldest graduate at Emory University

Nationwide — Hurl Taylor, an African American Vietnam veteran, is Emory University’s oldest graduate this year at 86 years old. He just earned his fifth degree from the university, a […]

9-Year-Old Black Girl From California Dies After Being Put Under Anesthesia for Dental Surgery

Silvanna Moreno

Nationwide — Silvanna Moreno, a 9-year-old girl from Southern California, died hours after a dental procedure in March. An autopsy revealed she suffered from methemoglobinemia, a rare condition triggered by […]

Viral Video Shows Parents Fighting at a Kindergarten Graduation in Arkansas

Parents fight at Kindergarten Graduation in Faulk Elementary School

Nationwide — In a now-viral video, a fight among adults broke out during a kindergarten graduation at Faulk Elementary in West Memphis, Arkansas. The chaotic scene, caught on camera, showed […]

Black Teen From Georgia Graduates High School With Honors At Just 15 Years Old

Zyla Blue Lott

Nationwide — Zyla Blue Lott, an African American teen from Covington, Georgia, graduated from high school with high honors at just 15 years old. She’s now starting college at Kennesaw […]

Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Has Sadly Died After a Brief Illness. He Was Only 70 Years Old

Rihanna and her father Ronald Fenty

Nationwide — Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70 after a brief illness, his family confirmed. He passed away early Saturday in Los Angeles, where relatives gathered to […]

5 Young DC Area Black Entrepreneurs to Host Powerhouse Networking Mixer at National Harbor

Founders of Gen Z Network Mixer

An Unforgettable Evening of Collaboration, Confidence, and Community Nationwide — Five young and up-and-coming African American entrepreneurs from the Washington, DC area will host a groundbreaking event called the Gen […]

Niko McKnight, Brian McKnight's Son Whom He Said Was "Born in Sin," Dies From Cancer

Brian and Niko McKnight

Nationwide — Niko McKnight, the son of R&B singer Brian McKnight and his ex-wife Julie, has died at the age of 33 following a two-year battle with cancer. The news […]

Rapper Offset Seeks Spousal Support from Cardi B in Divorce Battle

Cardi B and Offset

Nationwide — Offset has asked the court to make Cardi B pay spousal support as their divorce continues. He also wants joint custody of their kids, with Cardi as the […]

Black Mom and Daughter Graduate College Together, Both Earned Doctorate Degrees

Sharon and Lauren Mallory

Nationwide — Sharon Mallory and her daughter, Lauren, who are from Chesterfield County, Virginia, recently earned their doctoral degrees together, completing a shared academic journey that began in 2021. Their […]

Tray Chaney, Actor From "The Wire," Home Destroyed in Georgia Tornado and His Son Was Thrown 300 Feet

Tray Chaney, actor from The Wire

Nationwide — Actor Tray Chaney, widely recognized for his role as Malik “Poot” Carr on HBO’s The Wire, has posted an emotional video on Instagram after a powerful tornado demolished […]