By Deangelo Manuel Helena, AR — 2019 marks one hundred years since one of America’s deadliest massacres that claimed over two hundred lives of black men, women, and children. In 1919, […]
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Respected Scholar Explains How Immigration Harms Native Blacks
Nationwide — Dr. Claud Anderson, best-selling author and President of The Harvest Institute, says, “Whether it is building a wall or open admission of immigrants, the partisan debate on immigration […]
NYC High School Basketball Coach Charged with Shooting a Parent
Brooklyn, NY — Todd Myles, a basketball coach at a high school in New York City, has been charged and arrested for shooting Christopher Hooks, the father of one of […]
Chicago Woman Generously Rented Hotel Rooms for the Homeless During Dangerously Cold Weather
Chicago, IL — When temperatures were dangerously cold in Chicago, Candice Payne, a 34-year old real estate broker, decided to save the lives of some of the homeless people in […]
Community Activist, Dr. Harold E. Bailey, Boldly Speaks Out About the Police Killing of 17-Year Old Laquan McDonald
Once again, the ‘Criminal Just Us System’ raises its ugly head! Nationwide — It has become apparent to the African American community that a subliminal biased message has been communicated […]
New Book, "First Seeds of Civil War Are Sown," Documents Black History Like Never Before
Nationwide — A beautiful lifetime original collector’s commemorative souvenir booklet entitled First Seeds of Civil War Are Sown is now available for the 10th anniversary of a historical event that took […]
High School Student Charged as an Adult After Attacking His Teacher
Towson, MD — Geronimo Pacer Harding Jr., a Maryland high school student accused of punching his teacher, is facing charges of first-degree felony assault and other charges. Harding, who just […]
Where African Americans Can Find the Most Six Figure Jobs in 2019
Nationwide — BlackJobs.com features the latest well-paying job opportunities for African American job seekers from companies who are dedicated to diversity recruiting and hiring. Ultimately, the web site’s goal is […]
Philly’s Highly Anticipated Crime Drama, "The Probe," Set To Begin Filming!
Philadelphia, PA — After a successful wrap up of break-through worthy actor auditions, TTW Productions in association with 20/20 Vizion Presents and 1st Dibz Productions, brings you The Probe – […]
New, African-Centered Dating Model Revolutionizes the Match-Making Industry for Black Singles
Find Black Love gathers organizers, model elder couples, contributing singles, and advisors from cities around the East Coast to bring hope to millions of Black singles seeking to discover Black […]
HBCU Grad Turned Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Investor Launches New Online Course
Will Moss is based in Columbus, Ohio, but he is known across the country as a real estate boss. He owns a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio and has closed […]
19-Year Old Faked His Own Kidnapping to Get $130 From His Mother
Sumter, SC — Emmanuel Franklin, a 19-year old teenager from South Carolina, allegedly faked his own kidnapping in an attempt to extort $130 in ransom money from his mother. He […]
Mom Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Her Toddler Froze to Death Outside
Akron, OH — Tierra Williams, a 23-year old mother from Ohio, has been convicted on child endangerment charges for leaving her 2-year old daughter outside their home in freezing temperatures.
Meet the 911 Dispatcher Who Helped a Boy Who Needed Help With a Homework Emergency
Lafayette, IN — Antonia Bundy, a 23-year old 911 dispatcher for the Lafayette Police Department in Indiana, is getting a lot of publicity after she recently helping a young boy who called […]
New AbBo-Owned Health & Wellness System Focuses on Range of Motion, Flexibility, and Natural Body Alignment Using Stretch
Denver, CO — Aging is inevitable. The aging process is a part of life that leads most to anticipate aches, pain, stiffness, and even arthritis. Our bodies can be conditioned […]
Thought-Provoking Facts About Black Men Revealed in "The Handbook of Research on Black Males" -- Published by Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI — What you don’t know about Black males could fit into a book: The Handbook of Research on Black Males edited by Theodore S. Ransaw, C.P. Gause, and […]
Liberty County Minority Chamber in Georgia Changes Its Name and Goes Coastal
Nationwide — CEO of the Liberty County Minority Chamber, Sabrina Newby, has announced that the organization has changed its name to the Coastal Georgia Minority Chamber to serve the Coastal […]
Free Webinar Teaches African Americans a Little-Known Strategy to Making Money From the Stock Market
Eric B. Johnson, founder of Cubicle Investing LLC, is hosting a webinar to teach beginners a bold new strategy for investing in the stock market that does not simply involve […]
Man Finally Arrested For Allegedly Raping a 13-Year Old Girl -- He Was Hiding at His Sister's House!
Philadelphia, PA — Mattay Muhammad, a man accused of raping a 13-year old girl in Georgia back in August 2018, has finally been arrested.
22-Year Old Mom Falls to Her Death While in NYC Subway Station With Her Daughter in a Stroller
New York, NY — Malaysia Goodson, a 22-year old mother from Stamford, Connecticut, has died after falling down the stairs at a subway station in Midtown NYC while carrying her […]
10-Year Old Boy Bowls a Perfect Game and Makes History!
Linden, NJ — Kai Struthers, a 10-year old boy from New Jersey, recently made history when he bowled a perfect game in a competition at Jersey Lanes in Linden. Kai […]
Karen Taylor Bass’ Podcast is Undeniably Funny, Inspiring & Raw
A Must-Listen for Women 40+ Discovering their Chapter 2 2019 Lineup Includes Bridgett M. Davis, Lynnette Khalfani Cox, Dante Lee and Roxanne Shante New York, NY — “Upon first listening, […]
NFL Super Bowl, Gladys Knight, and Colin Kaepernick: It Ain’t What You Think It Is!
By Tolson Banner Nationwide — This isn’t about Gladys Knight’s right to perform at the Super Bowl; it surely isn’t about the singing of the National Anthem and you can […]
Three Brothers Launch Eco-Friendly Candle and Home Fragrance Products -- Now Available in Macy’s Nationwide!
Nationwide — When three brothers, Collin (13), Ryan (10), and Austin Gill (8), sought out to start a business to make them extra money, giving back to their community and […]
5-Year Old Boy Left on School Bus For 7 Hours -- and the Driver Apparently Knew!
Pike Creek, DE — Ibn Polk, a 5-year old boy from Delaware, was very scared when he was left alone inside a school bus for about 7 hours. The school […]
Black Health & Fitness Coach, Greg Dorsey, Announces #LMD60Day Challenge -- An Innovative Digital Life Balance Program!
Teaching Total Wellness through the Transformation Of The Mind, Body, and Spirit Some days life can hit you before you even step out of the house and you want to […]
From Silent Film to Blaxploitation: The Film Detective Celebrates Black History Month with 70 Years of African-American Cinema History
Witness 28 films in cinematic history that led to the iconic Oscar-winners and blockbusters we see today. Rockport, MA — The Film Detective, a classic film and television company that […]
Bernard J. Tyson to Receive the National Minority Quality Forum’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Washington, DC — The National Minority Quality Forum’s (NMQF) Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes achievement in ensuring that members of this country’s marginalized populations receive optimal health care. NMQF is pleased […]
Florida Man Caught on Camera Threatening Black Teens with a Gun and Calling Them the N-word
Miami, FL — A white man was caught on video confronting a group of Black teens while he was holding a gun and repeatedly shouting the n-word. The man, later […]
Black Author Says Broken Communities Can Be Nurtured Back to Health Through Volunteering
Manifesting your light is the greatest gift you can give to the world. Nationwide — Venchele Saint Dic, author of the chapter “Journey to Redemption and Faith” in the bestselling […]
Meet the 11-Year Old Student Who is a Physics Major at Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA — Elijah Precciely, the young Black genius who at just 11-years old was accepted into Southern University on a full-ride scholarship, has recently started his first full semester […]
23rd Annual Black Writers on Tour Conference & Southern California Black Business Expo to Be Held Under One Roof
Nationwide — Dr. Rosie Milligan brings the largest Black cultural event for Southern California – the Black Writers On Tour Conference & Southern California Black Business Expo under one roof […]
Black Woman Has 27-Pound Fibroid Removed While 17 Weeks Pregnant
Nationwide — Brionna Johnson, an African American woman from Chicago, was 17 weeks pregnant when doctors removed a 27-pound fibroid. She experienced disparities in treatment after being advised to consider […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents World's First Heated Cake Stand to Keep Cakes and Other Baked Goods Warm While on Display
Nationwide — At just 25 years old, Cortrell Winkfield is redefining how desserts are served and experienced with the launch of Velvera, the world’s first heated cake stand designed to […]
Meet the Trailblazing Black Author Bringing Her Children’s Book into School Classrooms Nationwide
Nationwide — Marcia Paige, the author of ABC Explorers: The Journey Begins with Letters and Pride, published by Line Queen Publishing, is celebrating that her new book for children of […]
Black Man Files $100M Lawsuit After NYPD Assaulted Him in Mistaken Identity Arrest
Nationwide — Timothy Brown, a 46-year-old African American man from Brooklyn, New York, plans to sue the city of New York for $100 million after NYPD officers mistakenly identified him […]
Black Family of 7 Takes in Elderly Neighbor After His Wife Passes Away
Nationwide — Back in 2023, Sharaine Caraballo and her husband, Wilson, from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, opened their home and daily life to their elderly neighbor, Paul Callahan, after he lost […]
Black Mom Survives Shooting That Tragically Killed Her Two Teen Children
Nationwide — Tiffany Terry, an African American mother from Richmond, Virginia, survived a triple shooting that killed her two children, Zion, 18, and Sadie, 14. Police say her boyfriend opened fire […]
Teacher Charged With Beating and Choking a 12-Year-Old Student in Her Classroom
Nationwide — Alayne Pierce-Collins, a 37-year-old African American teacher from Chicago, Illinois, faces charges after allegedly beating and choking a 12-year-old student inside a South Side classroom. The case marks […]
Black Postal Worker Sady Dies After Her USPS Truck Overturned in Two-Vehicle Crash
Nationwide — Tinisha Cade, a 40-year-old African American postal worker from DeKalb County, Georgia, tragically died after her USPS truck overturned during a two-vehicle crash in Decatur. The truck flipped […]
Single Black Dad Raising 2 Sons After His Wife Died in Childbirth Continues to Push for Maternal Health Reform
Nationwide — Charles Johnson, an African American father from Georgia, became a maternal health advocate after his wife Kira died from childbirth complications in 2016. He now raises their two sons […]
Substitute Teacher Arrested for Threatening Students, "I Would Shoot You If I Could"
Nationwide — Dejuan Antoinette Fludd, a substitute teacher from Calhoun County, South Carolina, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening second-grade students during class. Authorities say she also made students stand for […]
Meet the Black Financial Strategist Who is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Nationwide — Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, a respected African American financial strategist, entrepreneur, educator, and poverty reduction advocate, is helping to break the cycle of poverty by educating unbanked, underbanked, […]
Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleges City of Baltimore Unlawfully Removed Police Oversight Official
Nationwide — Jesmond O. Riggins, a member of the Baltimore City Police Accountability Board (PAB), has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore […]
Young Black Scholar Publishes 500+ Pages of Groundbreaking Research Proving "Black People Are Not Lazy, We've Just Been Set Up"
His findings examine the financial structures shaping American cities and their impact on Black communities Nationwide — B. Libre Kafele (Baruti Libre Kafele), a young African American scholar, lecturer, political […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
Family of Black Man Beaten to Death by Police Removes 5 Officers from $550M Lawsuit
Nationwide — The family of Tyre Nichols, an African American man from Memphis, Tennessee, who died after a police beating, has removed five former officers from a $550 million civil […]
Missing Black Woman Who Was 8 Months Pregnant Found Dead, Her Baby's Daddy is a Suspect
Nationwide — Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, was found dead after going missing while eight months pregnant. Kevin Faux, who is identified as the father […]
Road Rage Fight Goes Viral as Man Caught Putting a Black Woman in a Chokehold
Nationwide — A video shows a road rage incident in Las Vegas, Nevada, that escalated into a violent fight after a crash near the Strip. The clip shows a white […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Florida Black Congresswoman Resigns to Avoid Facing Fraud and Ethics Allegations
Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing after ethics violations and a federal indictment tied to FEMA funds. The resignation […]
D4vd Was Promoting His Music on TikTok Around the Time of Celeste Rivas' Murder
Nationwide — D4vd promoted his debut album Withered on social media around the same time that prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas was last seen at his Hollywood Hills rental. He has multiple […]
Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice […]
Black-Led Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices
Nationwide — JaroGO, a next-generation streaming and media platform, has announced the launch of the “Host The Culture. Own the Moment.” Nationwide Host Competition in partnership with the Peachtree Village […]
Landmark Federal Ruling by Black Attorney Continues to Protect Millions from Torture
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, continues to make a national impact through a landmark federal appellate victory […]
Two White Brothers Face Charges After Alleged Racist Attack on Black Fishermen
Nationwide — Two brothers, Jesse and Jordan Kollman, who are from Edgar County, Illinois, face attempted murder and hate crime charges after an alleged attack on three Black men while […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"
Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]
Ghanaians Leave as Historic Diaspora Returns Home; International Survey Explores Identity, Transition, and Life in Ghana
Endorsed by Ghana’s Office of the President, the initiative captures public feedback and delivers data-driven insights to strengthen systems for Ghanaians and the Historic Diaspora Nationwide — As more Ghanaians […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
From a 1.5 GPA to a Ph.D., Meet the Black Educator of Nearly 50 Years Inspiring Young Black Males
Nationwide — Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson was once a struggling student himself with a 1.5 GPA, but now he’s a respected scholar with almost 50 years of experience as an […]
Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring
Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]
Former Pastor Says "God Doesn't Need Your Money," Exposes Prosperity Gospel Culture
Nationwide — Reuben Armstrong, a former minister turned best-selling author and activist, is stepping into one of the most controversial religious debates in America with his bold new book, God […]