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Wisconsin Man Becomes the First and Only of 21 Children in His Family to Graduate From College
Nationwide — Paul Lamar Hunter was born in Racine, Wisconsin in 1970, the 19th of 21 natural children born to James and Louise Hunter. His childhood experiences included poverty, neglect, […]
Pregnancy Expert Dr. Linda Burke Wins ACOG Scholarship to Lobby on Capitol Hill
Orlando, FL — Dr. Linda Burke, board-certified OB-GYN physician, author and blogger, travels to Washington, D.C. in March of 2019 to lobby on Capitol Hill for women’s health. Her passion, […]
Meet the 60-Year Old Single Dad Who is Raising 7 Adopted Kids
Queens, NY — Joe Toles, a 60-year old single father from New York City, has spent the past 10 years raising six sons he has adopted. Without any regrets about […]
Parents Upset Over ‘40 Ounce’ Water Bottle That Looks Like Malt Liquor
Brooklyn, NY — Ounce Water, a bottled-water brand founded by Sons of Anarchy actor Theo Rossi and his wife Meghan McDermott in 2015, is in hot water over its controversial […]
When in Dakar, Senegal to Visit the Museum of Black Civilization, Also Check Out a Black-Owned Book Store Called Chez Alpha Books
Nationwide — Tourists planning to visit the new Museum of Black Civilization in Dakar, Senegal should also take a moment to check out Chez Alpha Books, an English bookstore committed […]
8 Cops Surround Man With Guns Drawn for Picking Up Trash While Black
Boulder, CO — A Black man, who was merely picking up trash outside his own house in Boulder, Colorado, was recently confronted by a police officer who accused him of […]
11-Year Old Black Prodigy Receives Full-Ride Scholarship
Nationwide — This Black child prodigy is wasting no time making his mark on the world. At just 11-years old, Elijah Precciely is a full-time student at Southern University in […]
DC Area Coalition to Host Youth Leadership Symposium
Washington, DC — The DMV Youth Leadership Coalition has announced that registration is now open for its joint symposium event at the University of Maryland, College Park’s Adele H. Stamp […]
Black Inventor/ Entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to Soon Release the First Ever 5G Smartphone in America
Nationwide — Black history should be celebrated 365 days a year, and inventor Freddie Figgers is proving why as he is slated to become the first African American techpreneur to […]
R. Kelly Explodes During Interview With Gayle King -- Says, "I Need Help! I've Been Assassinated"
Nationwide — In an explosive interview, R. Kelly is breaking his silence about the sexual abuse charges that landed him in jail last month. The embattled R&B singer spoke with […]
Remedy: A Black Face to the Rescue of Black Faced
By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — “There is a class of race problem solvers who make a business of keeping the troubles, the wrongs and the hardships of […]
Young Black Entrepreneur From Maryland Helping Women Look and Feel Their Best Through Her Custom Wigs and Extensions
Nationwide — Millions of women suffer from thinning hair and balding, or want their hair to be fuller, longer or just want to give their hair a break from styling […]
African American Marketing Expert Velma Trayham Launches Small Business Program with a Mission to End Poverty Through Entrepreneurship
Step-by-step curriculum teaches the critical steps for getting a new business off the ground Atlanta, GA — As last month’s government shutdown left over 800,000 workers in the lurch, influencer […]
R. Kelly Gets Emotional in Explosive Interview With Gayle King -- Says, "I Didn't Do This Stuff"
Nationwide — In his first interview since being charged with aggravated sexual abuse, R. Kelly told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King that the accusations are lies. The charges involve […]
Detroit Man is Suing Three White Women Who Called the Police on Him For 'Gardening While Black'
Detroit, MI — Marc Peeples, a 33-year old Black man from Detroit, is filing a lawsuit against three white women who repeatedly reported him to police just to get rid […]
Meet the First Woman to Receive a 4-Year College Football Scholarship
Nationwide — Antoinette “Toni” Harris, a 22-year old Black woman, is the first woman ever to attend college on a full football scholarship. She has overcome challenges brought about by […]
Silver Crown Beauty Pageant to Showcase the Talents and Beauty of Women Over the Age of 50
Nationwide — Hallie’s Comet Productions, LLC has announced that their signature event, the Silver Crown Beauty Pageant, will be leaping forward and upward in the Queen City of Charlotte, NC […]
Black Female Filmmaker Tackles Toxic Masculinity in Her Latest Documentary, "The Rise of Eve"
Eye-Opening Documentary Gives Raw Insight on How Men Really Feel New York, NY — L. Burner is a renowned journalist and filmmaker who began her professional writing career in 2010 […]
24-Year Old Entrepreneur Who Launched $5 Million Startup Opens Office in Downtown Montgomery, Alabama
Nationwide — There’s a new mobile service in town and they call Alabama home. Tesix Wireless, which launched just December 2018, hopes to attract millennial customers nationwide who are looking […]
Woman Calls Police On Black Man After His Dog 'Humps' Her Dog
Attleboro, MA — Franklin Baxley, a 42-year old Black man from Massachusetts, says a white woman called 911 on him apparently because his dog “assaulted” hers at a local dog […]
Plans for Legacy of Blues Empress Bessie Smith Blossoming Exponentially
Lindsay Guion, Senior Entertainment Advisor to the Bessie Smith Estate, Touts Plans for Broadway Musical, Feature Film, Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and U.S. Postal Stamp Renewal New York, NY […]
Daycare Workers Accused of Ripping Toddler's Braid From Her Head
Oswego, IL — The parents of Ariana Reddick, a 3-year old girl from Illinois, are outraged after a daycare worker allegedly pulled a braid from their daughter, ripping it from […]
Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Tia Fuller Reunited Beyoncé’s All-Girl Band for Berklee Class
Professor’s Ensemble Classes Highlight Pop Stars’ Production, Performance Techniques New York, NY — Just a few short years ago, saxophonist Tia Fuller was rocking heels, skirts, and sequins as she […]
12-Year Old Rapper Appears in Court on Felony Charges For Selling CDs in a Mall
Cumberland, GA — Corey Jackson, a 12-year old aspiring rapper also known as Lil C-Note or Corey J, recently appeared in court to defend himself against felony charges. A few […]
Black Woman-Owned Company Launches New Line of Dolls With Trendy Fashions
Philadelphia, PA — A line of fashion dolls arrives on the scene, stunning, curvaceous, and impeccably dressed. What are they called? Beautiful Blessings. Since 2016, a growing number of girls, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches the Nation's First Cloud-Based Credit Repair Software For Consumers
Quintel Sumrall, founder and CEO of Credit Dispute Cloud, is on a mission to empower African Americans to repair their credit and raise their scores… with no middlemen or hefty […]
Tyrell Zimmerman, Black Children’s Book Author, Makes Stop on His National Book Tour With His NFL Friends at a School In Georgia
Nationwide — Tyrell Zimmerman, author of the #1 urban children’s book on the market, Carter: My Dream, My Reality, will be featured as a guest at Church Street Elementary School […]
Maryland State Lawmaker Latest Casualty in the War on the N-word: Here’s How to Unmake It!
By Tolson Banner Nationwide — Aside from baseball, another American pastime is looking to see who uses the N-word next, especially if you’re a celebrity or high-profile individual and white! […]
Baltimore Author Receives National Recognition For Memoir About Her Upbringing and Colorism
“…a graciously and generously-provided tool for would-be allies who seek to eliminate, in themselves and their communities, the personal and institutional racism that causes and perpetuates colorism.” Nationwide — Baltimore-based […]
Virginia Police Officer Applauded For Spending Time With Local Children
South Hill, VA — South Hill Police Cpl. C.B. Fleming has been receiving praises for his admirable act on Valentine’s Day. The “cool cop” was caught on camera laying on […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches YouTube Channel Critiquing VIP Events
Shannon L. Reynolds AKA the VIP Princess is an entertainment influencer and the “Siskel & Ebert” of live events Philadelphia, PA — For those who want to experience the most from […]
Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, Louis Farrakhan's Oldest Daughter, Sadly Dies at 72
Nationwide — Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, the eldest daughter of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died after spending decades serving the organization. She was known for her leadership […]
Two Black Siblings, Ages 11 and 12, Killed in Shooting Days After Football Game Fight
Nationwide — Ja’hki Clark, 12, and Ja’marion Rolle, 11, two African American brothers from DeKalb County, Georgia, were sadly killed in a shooting outside their apartment Sunday, just days after […]
Grand Jury Rules That Nolan Wells' Friends Will Not Face Charges, Drowning Listed as Cause of Death
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ friends will not face criminal charges in connection with his death after a Jackson County grand jury found no evidence that anyone committed a crime or acted […]
Black Mom Charged For Hiding Her 14-Year-Old Daughter Inside a Closet After She Had Run Away From Her Legal Guardian
Nationwide — Sharell Serlestine Davis, a 34-year-old African American woman from Bryan, Texas, has been arrested after she reportedly hid her own daughter, a 14-year-old runaway girl, inside a closet […]
Meet the Black Grandmother Behind a Patented Plush Toy That Supports Children With Autism, ADHD and Anxiety
Nationwide — A simple wish from a granddaughter — “Nanna, I wish you could be here every night to read to me” — inspired Annette Bentley-Smith, an African American grandmother […]
2026 WHIMSY Black Doll & Art Show to Be Held in Detroit in November
Nationwide — Sandy’s Land LLC, known for its mission to empower, entertain, and inspire with products and programming, proudly announces the 2026 Whimsical Black Doll & Art Show (Detroit Doll […]
Two Black Teens Launch Mobile Farm to Inspire the Next Generation of Agriculture Enthusiasts
Mason Wright, a student at Morris Brown College and Kosey Henley, a student at the University of Georgia are helping to lead a hands-on mobile agriculture initiative focused on education, […]
White Cop Finally Charged For Hitting 9-Month Pregnant Black Woman While She Was Handcuffed
Nationwide — Carri Carrico, a former police officer from Buckeye, Arizona, is facing two felony aggravated assault charges after video footage captured her using force against people in custody, including a […]
Black Twin Sisters Born Joined at the Head Successfully Separated After Rare Surgery
Nationwide — Twin sisters Hiyab and Wuhbto, who were born joined at the head, have been successfully separated after doctors at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, […]
Black Woman Faces Federal Charges After Threatening Austin Metcalf’s Family During Karmelo Anthony Trial
Nationwide — Sharifa Nicole Henderson, a 34-year-old woman from Kansas City, is facing federal charges after reportedly sending repeated online death threats to the family of Austin Metcalf during the […]
Meet the Black Man Who Was the Only Juror Who Disagreed with 11 Other Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's Murder Case
Nationwide — Michael P. Desronvil, an African American juror from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, was the only juror who disagreed with the other 11 members of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury. His […]
18-Year-Old Football Player Stabbed to Death Just Weeks After Starting College
Nationwide — Marvins Antoine, an African American football player at UMass Dartmouth, was stabbed to death at 18 after a fight broke out in a Providence, Rhode Island, parking lot […]
20-Year-Old Mom Charged After Her Newborn Baby Found Dead in Trash Bag Where She Worked
Nationwide — Stephanie Ubaldo, a 20-year-old woman from Perry, Iowa, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police found a newborn girl dead inside a trash container at […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl May Never Walk Again After Being Shot While Sleeping Inside Her Home
Nationwide — Diahmonii Hope, a 4-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, is still recovering in the hospital after she was shot twice in the back while sleeping inside her […]
That's So Raven Actor Bobb'e J. Thompson Sentenced After Loaded Gun Found During Traffic Stop
Nationwide — Actor Bobb’e J. Thompson, who was known for his role as Stanley on That’s So Raven, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to […]
Judge Rejects Self-Defense Claim From White Police Officer Who Killed Black Airman
Nationwide — Eddie Duran, a former sheriff’s deputy from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, who shot and killed U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old African American, is still headed for trial […]
2 Black HBCU Students Receive Up To $15,000 Through 2026 Astronaut Scholarship
Nationwide — Victoria Little and Avery C. Love, two African American HBCU students from Greensboro, North Carolina, have been named 2026 Astronaut Scholars for their work in STEM. Both of […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl With Special Needs Dies After Being Found Unresponsive on School Bus
Nationwide — Ngone Talla, a 7-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, died after she was found unresponsive in her wheelchair on a school bus Wednesday, prompting a police investigation […]
Daycare Bus Driver Charged in 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death Admits She Skipped Bus Check Because She Was Hot
Nationwide — Tametria Norry, one of three daycare workers charged in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, reportedly said she skipped a required bus check because “she was hot.” The […]
Former NBA Star Mike Sweetney Who Played for the New York Knicks Dies at 43
Nationwide — Former Georgetown basketball star Mike Sweetney, who became a first-round NBA draft pick after an impressive college career, has died at 43. His wife, India, announced his death […]
11-Year-Old Black Girl From Georgia Dies After Collapsing Following Basketball Practice
Nationwide — Emanuela Datsa, an African American sixth-grade student from Dunwoody, Georgia, sadly passed away last week after collapsing following a school basketball practice. The 11-year-old Peachtree Middle School student […]
Veteran Broadcaster and Ghanaian Chief Paul Allen Billings Launches Global Documentary Channel
The Unfiltered World with P.A. Explores Black History, Culture, and the African Diaspora Across the Globe Nationwide — Veteran broadcaster, journalist, world traveler, and Ghanaian Developmental Chief Paul Allen Billings […]
Black Life Coach Mapped His Life into 9 Stages of Worth and Now Helps Others to Reconstruct Theirs
Nationwide — Coach Michael calls it TIMELINE9. It is a personal framework that maps his life across nine stages, beginning at age 13 in Inglewood, California, and continuing to today […]
Founder of Black-Led Education Organization Reframes the Connection Between Home and Urban Schools
Nationwide — Urban schools across the country continue to confront an urgent combination of challenges: too many students are not reading at grade level, teachers need more time and opportunity […]
Woman Arrested for Shoplifting Goes Viral for Looking Like Jennifer Lopez
Nationwide — Cyrena Anne Quast, a 35-year-old woman from Monticello, Minnesota, has attracted widespread attention after her shoplifting arrest made headlines for an unexpected reason. Her mugshot has gone viral because […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Needed Two Surgeries After Fire Extinguisher Falls on Her Foot at Daycare
Nationwide — Jynesis Daniel, a 2-year-old African American girl from McDonough, Georgia, lost one of her toes after a fire extinguisher reportedly fell from a wall and severely injured her […]
White Man Restrained with Duct Tape on Flight After Alleged Racial Slurs Says He Doesn’t Remember Anything
Nationwide — Arthur “Layne” Lundeen, a white man who was restrained on an American Airlines flight after an alleged outburst involving racial slurs and physical altercations, says he does not remember […]
18-Year-Old Black College Student Dies After Being Dropped Off at Hospital Following Fraternity Event
Nationwide — Anthony Joseph Blas, an 18-year-old African American college student from California, died after he was taken to a hospital in an unresponsive condition. The Cal State Fullerton student had […]
50 Cent Praises Rapper Lil Durk’s ‘Billion Dollar Lawyer’ After His Acquittal
Nationwide — Rapper and film mogul 50 Cent is praising Lil Durk’s attorney, Drew Findling, after the Chicago rapper was acquitted of all five charges in his federal murder-for-hire trial. […]
Diddy's Lawyers Withdraw From His $100M Defamation Lawsuit, Citing Unpaid Bills
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs could soon have a different legal team in his $100 million defamation lawsuit after one of his law firms asked a federal court to let […]
Meet the Black Teacher Who Makes Her 3rd Graders Earn Salaries and Pay Rent at School
Nationwide — Shelby Lattimore, an African American teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina, charges her third-grade students rent to use their desks, fines them for missed homework, and pays them salaries for […]
Beyoncé’s Cécred Haircare Brand Expands into Almost 100 Stores in the UK
Nationwide — Beyoncé is taking her award-winning haircare brand Cécred to the United Kingdom, marking the company’s first physical retail expansion outside the U.S. The brand will launch at 90 […]