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Dave Chappelle Addresses Double Standards Against Black Performers, Responds to Saudi Show Backlash About “Dirty Money” Claims

Dave Chappelle responds on Saudi Arabia show backlash

Nationwide — Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to renewed criticism over his Saudi Arabia show appearance, where critics questioned his pay and principles. He argues that accusations of “dirty money” reflect […]

Black Dad Files Lawsuit After Teacher Caught Grabbing His 5-Year-Old Son By His Collar

Teacher grabs student's collar

Nationwide — An African American father from Ball, Louisiana, who identifies as Courtland, is suing the local school district over surveillance video footage that shows a teacher allegedly grabbing and […]

Black Representative Blasts New State Law That Sends Teens With Gun Crimes Straight to Adult Court

Fabian Nelson

Nationwide — A new Mississippi law will require teens who commit gun crimes to be charged as adults starting July 1, sending cases straight to circuit court. However, Rep. Fabian […]

Black Organization to Host 28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area

Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald Mincy

Groundbreaking Gathering to Feature New Books by Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald B. Mincy, alongside an Innovative AI Certification Workshop for Social Workers. Nationwide — The National Partnership […]

Black Mental Health Expert and Educator Shares Powerful Insight on Adolescence, Isolation and Social Media

Dr. Shantalea Johns

Nationwide — As concerns grow around adolescent mental health, new insights from Dr. Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW, highlight a troubling reality. Many young people are navigating social isolation and loneliness […]

Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.

Ameka Coleman, Founder of Strands of Faith

The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]

Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District

Janet Robinson, fired Black teacher from Hemet School District

Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]

Case of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Who Went Missing 12 Years Ago in DC Has Still Not Been Solved

Relisha Rudd

Nationwide — Relisha Rudd, an African American girl from Washington, D.C., was 8 years old when she disappeared in 2014 from a homeless shelter in the city. Twelve years later, authorities […]

9-Year-Old Black Girl Who Disappeared 26 Years Ago Is Still Missing, Family Ups the Reward to $100K

Asha Degree

Nationwide — Asha Degree, an African American girl from Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been missing for more than 26 years after she disappeared at age 10 on Valentine’s Day […]

Black Astronaut Victor Glover Welcomed Home by His Neighbors After Historic Moon Mission

Victor Glover welcomed home

Nationwide — Artemis II pilot Victor Glover returned home to League City, Texas, where neighbors cheered his arrival. The NASA astronaut spoke briefly to the crowd after finishing a historic 10-day […]

Private Jet Company Sues Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Unpaid $105K Bill

Floyd Mayweather Jr. sued for unpaid private jet bill

Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a lawsuit over claims he failed to pay a private jet bill linked to a 2025 charter flight. The case alleges he and co-defendants […]

Black Educator Creates Unique AI Tool That Guides Students By Turning Coursework into Real World Skills

Wayne Smith, Founder of the The Real World Institute of Learning

The AI College Learning Guide™ is free, requires no subscription, and is the only platform that turns academic coursework into a real-world defense document Nationwide — Wayne Smith, M.A., M.Ed., […]

Black Woman Founder of a Gifting and Logistics Company is Using AI to Highlight Black-Owned Brands

Constance Panton, Founder of Bifties Gifts and Ask Nia

Nationwide — Constance Panton, the Founder and CEO of Bifties Gifts, LLC, an e-commerce gifting and logistics company specializing in curated gift boxes featuring Black-owned brand products, has announced the […]

HBCU Grad Turned Texas Insurance Expert Reveals Hidden Policy Gaps for Families Who Think They're Covered

Chris Zeigler, Texas insurance expert

Nationwide — According to Chris Zeigler, an HBCU graduate of Grambling State University and a respected Texas insurance professional who owns The Zeigler Agency, the real issue isn’t that families […]

Black Woman Who Suffered 33 Years in a Narcissistic Relationship is Now Helping Others to Recognize the Pattern

Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson

Nationwide — After spending 33 years in a marriage with a narcissist, Dr. Tijuani Phelps Jackson is now helping others recognize that pattern and reclaim their peace through her book, […]

3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling From High-Rise Apartment Window

Travis Jr., 3-year-old boy

Nationwide — Travis Jr., a 3-year-old African American boy from St. Louis, Missouri, sadly died after falling from a high-rise apartment window early Friday while in his father’s care. Police […]

Homeless Man Praised for Saving 6-Year-Old Boy He Found Alone in the Street at Night

Arnett Johnson

Nationwide — Arnett Johnson, an African American man from Miami, Florida, who is currently homeless, is being praised after he found a 6-year-old boy walking alone on Miami streets late […]

Tennis Star Coco Gauff Responds to Criticism Over Her Natural Hair in Luxury Fashion Ad

Coco Gauff natural hair

Nationwide — Tennis star Coco Gauff responded to criticism over her natural hair in a Miu Miu handbag campaign. She addressed comments on TikTok, defending her 4C hair and saying it […]

Don Lemon Criticizes Kanye West's Fans, Says They’re “Standing With Trump”

Don Lemon, Kanye West

Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s fans as the rapper continues to face renewed backlash during his music comeback. He said that supporting Kanye is closely tied to supporting […]

Black Family Grieves 5-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed by His 11-Year-Old Brother

Elias Reliford

Nationwide — Elias Reliford, a 5-year-old African American boy from Centennial, Colorado, was killed by his 11-year-old brother while he napped after school. The tragedy shocked their family and left […]

Black Couple Debuts New Gullah Geechee Seasoning Line and Barbecue Sauces

Latanya and Michael Allen, the founders of Tastee Treats

Nationwide — Latanya and Michael Allen are the Founders of Tastee Treats, a Black family-owned business that was founded on the principles of maintaining Gullah Geechee foods and cultural traditions, […]

Black Culture Takes Center Stage as 7th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy and Community

Nationwide — In its seventh year, The Dymally Institute is bringing its annual Jazz & Arts Festival onto its home campus at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), to be […]

Meet the Black Mom Redefining Herbal Wellness Nationally While Raising a Child on the Spectrum

Cherie Sanders, Founder of Scrub Angels

Dallas, Texas-based RN Cherie Sanders turns personal adversity into a thriving wellness movement rooted in education, culture, and community healing. Nationwide — In an era where many are seeking natural […]

6-Year-Old Black Boy Finally Gets Heart Transplant After Long Hospital Stay

Khu’meri Williams

Nationwide — Khu’meri Williams, a 6-year-old African American boy from Stonecrest, Georgia, has finally received a heart transplant after spending 212 days at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He is now […]

88-Year-Old Missing Black Mom Found Dead in Home, Her Son Charged With Murder

Daniest Graves

Nationwide — Daniest Graves, an 88-year-old African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, has been found dead in her home after being reported missing for nearly two weeks. Her son, 66-year-old […]

Pastor Charged with Manslaughter After Black Grandfather of 7 Drowns During Baptism

Cheryl Bartley, Robert Smith

Nationwide — Cheryl Bartley, a 48-year-old pastor from the UK, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the death of Robert Smith, a 61-year-old grandfather, during a home baptism […]

Young Black Mom Loses Housing Assistance After Starting New Job, Says She Feels "Punished"

Jaela Jackson

Nationwide — Jaela Jackson, a 22-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, is now facing eviction after her rental assistance approval was reversed when she started a new job. She […]

31-Year-Old Black Influencer Dies Suspiciously, Her Family Questions Her White Boyfriend’s Story

Ashlee Jenae with her white boyfriend Joe McCann

Nationwide — Ashlee Jenae, an African American woman from Miami, Florida, was found dead while on a luxury trip in Tanzania after celebrating her 31st birthday and engagement. Her family […]

Pregnant Rapper ‘Siditty’ Killed in Atlanta, Shot 4 Times in the Face

Qualeisha Barnes, also known as rapper Siditty

Nationwide — Qualeisha Barnes, an African American rapper from Detroit, Michigan, who was pregnant, died in Atlanta, Georgia, after a shooting inside a car. Police say she was shot four […]

Black Historian Honored as Her Groundbreaking Research on the 1619 Slavery Remembrance is Accepted at the Fort Monroe National Monument

Venita Benitez and her research on the 1619 Slavery Landing

Nationwide — As the nation prepares for the dedication of the first phase of the African Landing Memorial Plaza at Fort Monroe on April 24th, in Hampton, Virginia, new attention […]

Retired Black Businesswoman Accuses Her White Neighbors of Stalking, Harassment, and Invasion of Privacy

Sheila Lynch

Nationwide — Sheila Lynch, a 67-year-old retired African American businesswoman, is accusing a group of white vigilante neighbors of executing a coordinated campaign of terror, sexual harassment, and criminal invasion […]

Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together

Judge Greg Mathis and his wife Linda Mathis

Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]

Black Couple Files Lawsuit After Being Held at Gunpoint in Front of Their Kids Over False 911 Call

Kartrez Rush, and his wife, Jasmine Scott

Nationwide — Kartrez Rush, and his wife, Jasmine Scott, who are from Blythewood, South Carolina, say a trooper held them at gunpoint after a false 911 call and handcuffed them in […]

Family of Black Man Killed by Boston Police Officer Calls for Release of Body Camera Footage

Stephenson King, Jr.

Nationwide — The family of Stephenson King Jr., a 39-year-old African American man fatally shot by a police officer in Boston, Massachussetts, is calling for the release of body camera […]

Former Miss North Carolina Sadly Dies at 22 After Fight with Rare Cancer

Carrie Everett, former Miss North Carolina

Nationwide — Carrie Everett, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in 2024, sadly died at 22 after a rare cancer diagnosis. She battled metastatic gastric cancer and passed away following months […]

Rediscovering Early African-American Cinema With New Race Films and 1970s Black Movies DVD Sets

Race Films and 1970s Black Cinema DVD sets

Nationwide — CED Services, a direct response marketing company providing classic films direct to consumers, has released two DVD sets that pay tribute to early and classic African American cinema. […]

Black Family Upset as Dentists Still Write Millions of Prescriptions a Year for an Antibiotic That Killed Their 92-Year-Old Grandma

Delores Hernandez Owens

Nationwide — An African American family from Southern California continues to speak out after the death of 92-year-old Dolores Hernandez Owens, whose passing has been linked to complications from the […]

Founder Launches First-Ever Black-Built AI-Powered Execution Platform That Helps You Reach Your Goals in 4 Weeks

Nicholas Webb, Founder of 4 Week Qtr

Nationwide — In a world filled with planners, productivity hacks, and endless advice, a new platform is redefining what it means to actually finish. 4WEEKQTR, an AI-powered behavioral execution system […]

First Black Woman President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Which Operates 190 Restaurants, Releases New Book About Leadership

Kelia Bazile, President of Carrabbas Italian Grill

Nationwide — Kelia Bazile, is making history as the first Black female president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which operates 190 restaurants in 28 states and internationally in Brazil and Mexico, […]

How One Woman Recovered $6M and Why Black Women Entrepreneurs Need to Hear Her Story

Dee Bowden

Nationwide — The deals are closing. The work is getting done. The invoices are going out. But for many Black women entrepreneurs, the money is not coming in on time. […]

Candace Owens Calls Trump a “Mad King” and Says His Administration is "Satanic"

Candace Owens calls Trump Mad King

Nationwide — Candace Owens has called for President Donald Trump’s removal from office after escalating political remarks and labeled him the “Mad King Trump.” She has accused his leadership of […]

White Politician Caught on Camera Telling Black Man He Should Be Lynched

James Fishback

Nationwide — James Fishback, a politician from Florida and also the GOP candidate for governor, was captured on video in a heated exchange at a rally where he told a […]

Pregnant Black Mom Arrested for Killing Her Boyfriend After He Attacked Her During Baby Shower

Keisha Golden

Nationwide — Keshia Golden, an African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, is facing murder charges after her boyfriend allegedly attacked her at her baby shower while she was 8 months […]

Actress Gabrielle Union's Father Dies at 81 After Years of Battling Dementia

Gabrielle Union and her father Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr.

Nationwide — Gabrielle Union’s father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr., has died at 81 after a long battle with dementia. She confirmed his death through an Instagram tribute, noting he had been […]

New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History

Black Blocks

Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]

HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships

Dr. Troya Bishop, author of Answers to Intimacy book

Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]

"Black and Dyslexic" Podcast Hosts Join "Literacy Now" Miniseries to Empower Black Families Facing Dyslexia

Black and Dyslexic podcast hosts on Literacy Now miniseries

Episode Highlights Advocacy, Stigma Reduction, and Educational Equity – Connected to NAACP Image Award-Nominated Documentary Left Behind Nationwide — In a compelling new episode of the Literacy Now, Together miniseries, […]

Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide

Essynce Moore

Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]

Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade

Angel Reese Atlanta Dream

Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]

Actor Terry Crews' Wife, Rebecca, Reveals She Has Parkinson’s Disease

Rebecca King-Crews

Nationwide — Rebecca King-Crews, the wife of actor Terry Crews, has been quietly battling Parkinson’s disease for nearly a decade. She has now shared her experience publicly after a recent […]

White Suspect Arrested for Shooting a Black Mom and Her Son Over a Parking Dispute

Brandon Casto, Tania and Jericho Mangual

Nationwide — Brandon Casto, a 28-year-old white man from Akron, Ohio, has been arrested and is being held on a $3 million bond after a parking dispute that escalated into […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Conflicting Information About Her Son’s Murder Case

Anita Drake and her son Omar

Nationwide — Anita Drake, the African American mother of 21-year-old Omar Drake who was found dead near train tracks in Jackson, says she was told his murder case had been […]

7-Year-Old Black Boy Sadly Drowned While Trying to Save His Friend

Abel Friday-Williams

Nationwide — Abel Friday-Williams, a 7-year-old African American boy from Hickory, North Carolina, drowned at a waterfall after reportedly trying to save a friend. Deputies said he may have entered […]

Historic Moment in Motorsports: Black Leadership, Speed, and Legacy to Converge in Gainesville, Florida

Manufacturers Cup Series

Nationwide — Something powerful is happening in Gainesville, Florida, this April and it goes far beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of competition. From April 10–12, the Manufacturers […]

Hundreds of Black Women and Families to Learn About Homeownership Programs During Free Webinar

Zoom call about DPA homeownership programs

Nationwide — A powerful new opportunity is opening doors to wealth, stability, and generational progress as a free online event on Zoom called the DPA/ Homeownership Programs Webinar is set […]

Meet the Black Woman Whose Startup Helps Professionals Track and Leverage Career Growth

Laneisha Roberts

Nationwide — Laneisha Roberts, the Founder and CEO of ReviewTailor, has announced the official launch of Career Companion, an AI-powered platform designed to give professionals clarity, structure, and strategy for […]

Tiger Woods Asked “I’m Being Arrested?” in Released Body Camera Footage After Crash

Tiger Woods body camera footage

Nationwide — Body camera footage shows Tiger Woods being arrested after a rollover crash in Florida that led to a DUI investigation. He underwent field sobriety tests at the scene, […]

23-Year-Old Black Woman Making History as the Youngest Person to Run for Mayor of Bowie, Maryland

Rebecca Pearce

Nationwide — Rebecca Pearce is running for mayor of Bowie, Maryland, becoming the youngest candidate ever to enter the city’s mayoral race. At 23, she is campaigning on affordability, stronger […]

Daycare Worker Accidentally Dropped 3-Month-Old Baby and Delayed Getting Medical Help

Leah Marie Stewart

Nationwide — Leah Marie Stewart, an African American daycare worker from Austin, Texas, is facing a felony charge after allegedly dropping a 3-month-old baby. Investigators said the infant suffered a […]

Black Dad Has Limbs Amputated After Routine Dental Visit Triggers Gum Bleeding

Davon Vanterpool

Nationwide — Davon Vanterpool, a 34-year-old African American man from Denton County, Texas, left a dental visit with bleeding gums and an infection. Within weeks, sepsis set in, forcing doctors […]

Black Grandpa and His 3 Granddaughters Tragically Die in House Fire While Sleeping

Walter Palmer, and his granddaughters Kassidy, Mary, and Ivory James

Nationwide — Walter Palmer, a 71-year-old grandfather, and his 3 granddaughters 16-year-old Kassidy James, 11-year-old Mary James, and 7-year-old Ivory James, died in a house fire early Wednesday in Crete, Illinois. […]

Black Baby Fatally Shot While Inside Stroller During Drive-By Shooting in Brooklyn

Kaori Patterson-Moore

Nationwide — Kaori Patterson-Moore, a 7-month-old African American child from New York City, was killed after being struck by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Brooklyn. Two suspects […]

Black Woman Shot and Killed in Front of Her Children Had a History of Mental Health Problems

Monae Brooks

Nationwide — Monae Brooks, a 32-year-old African American mother of two from Harris County, Texas, was shot and killed in front of her children after a roadside confrontation. Investigators say […]

White Police Officer Appears to Slam Black Teen Girl Face-First on the Pavement

Erin Cowser

Nationwide — Erin Cowser, a 17-year-old African American girl from San Bernardino County, California, was allegedly slammed face-first onto concrete by a police officer in May 2025, leaving her unconscious with […]