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Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College

Dr. Kortnee Burrell, author of College Success System

Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]

Black Scholar Reveals Little-Known African American History About Hawaii in 3 Groundbreaking Books

Miles M. Jackson, author of books about Black history in Hawaii

Nationwide — For two centuries, African Americans have lived, thrived, and helped build Hawaii, and now, finally, their story is being told by author Dr. Miles M. Jackson. Islands With […]

Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color

Cula Svidzinski, Founder of Melanin Aesthetic Laser Center

Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]

Founder of Black AI Think Tank Hosts 3rd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week™ Featuring 30+ AI Leaders and Innovators

Stefan Youngblood

This completely virtual, week-long event is bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, ethicists, builders, and community leaders to expand AI literacy, access, and opportunities. Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, the Founder of […]

LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities

Ben Crump and LL Cool J

Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]

Paramedics in 2019 Elijah McClain Death Case Get New Trial After Homicide Convictions Overturned

Elijah McClain

Nationwide — A Colorado appeals court has overturned homicide convictions against two paramedics involved in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, an African American man who was given ketamine after […]

Founder Who Sold Over 700,000 Black History Flashcards Says Business May Soon Close

Freddie Taylor

Nationwide — Freddie Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, one of the most recognized independent Black history education companies in the world, says his company is now in […]

White State Trooper Resigns After His Ex-Wife Exposed His Racist Text Messages in Divorce Filing

Michael Austin Kennedy

Nationwide — Michael Austin Kennedy, a father of two and Arkansas state trooper, resigned after divorce filings revealed racist messages he allegedly sent to his wife. The text messages showed […]

Black Mom Sets Herself on Fire Inside Home, Killing Herself and Her 3-Year-Old Disabled Child

Destiny Wilson, Jamie Lee

Nationwide — Destiny Wilson, a 34-year-old mother from Virginia, died after setting herself on fire inside a Hampton home. Her 3-year-old daughter with disability also died after flames spread through […]

Black Teen Shot Dead in Alabama Just Two Weeks After High School Graduation

Jy'Kavien Wright

Nationwide — Jy’Kavien Wright, an 18-year-old African American teen from Alabama, was shot and killed in Talladega just two weeks after graduating from high school. Police have opened a homicide investigation […]

Karmelo Anthony Trial Begins With All-White Jury in Texas Stabbing Case

Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf

Nationwide — A jury has been selected in the Texas murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, an African American teen accused of fatally stabbing another student during a Frisco high school […]

Black Student Removed From Graduation Ceremony After Doing a Split on Stage

Tyvion Campbell, student performed a split on graduation ceremony

Nationwide — Tyvion Campbell, an African American student from Chicago, Illinois, said she was removed from her graduation ceremony after performing a split on stage. She also said school staff […]

Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story

Tina Redmond, Founder TRACC Radio and TV

Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]

Two Black Woman Founders Team Up to Launch Summer Night Market Series Spotlighting Black-Owned Brands, Food and Culture

Mandy Bowman and Shelley Worrell

Nationwide — Two Black women founders are joining forces once again to bring culture, commerce, and community back to the heart of Brooklyn. Mandy Bowman, Founder of Official Black Wall […]

Meet the Black Woman Strategist Advancing Advocacy for Black Families, Disability Rights, and Community Impact

Dr. Issata Oluwadare

Nationwide — Dr. Issata Oluwadare, speaker, strategist, professor, author, and community advocate, has recently completed the New Jersey Partners in Policymaking program, marking a meaningful new chapter in her ongoing […]

Black Lawyer Reveals "Why Black Women May Be the Best Jurors in America"

By Zulu Ali Nationwide — My understanding of juries did not begin in law school. It began at home. I was raised by a Black grandmother and a single Black […]

Atlanta Nonprofit Partners With Black-Owned Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels

Black Sustainability Inc.

Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) has partnered with Ayika Solutions Inc. and ReGen Community Advisory, Inc. — members of the Community Access to Sustainable Technology and Training (C.A.S.T.) collective, […]

Meet the Black Attorney Building a World Class Lawyer Museum in Atlanta and Documenting the Journey in Real Time

Tiffany M. Simmons

Nationwide — Attorney, entrepreneur, and cultural strategist Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq., widely known as “The Plug’s Lawyer,” is entering a new era of institution building following official recognition from the […]

Meet the HBCU Grads Making History as the Masterminds Behind African Liberation Day 2026

Diallo Sumbry and Dr. Ashley Milton, masterminds behind African Liberation Day 2026

Nationwide — Diallo Sumbry, an HBCU graduate of the University of DC, and Dr. Ashley Milton, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, have made history as the cultural architects […]

Black Man Enrolled In GED Program Finds Out He Already Graduated High School 40 Years Ago

Shawn Hughes

Nationwide — Shawn Hughes, a 58-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, Ohio, joined GED classes while rebuilding his life at a recovery center. He later found out he already had […]

Biracial Man from Ohio Shares Video of His White Mom Calling Him the N-Word

Julie Marie Windle, Brian Windle

Nationwide — Julie Marie Windle, a white mother and nurse from Toledo, Ohio, appears in a viral video where she yells a racial slur at her biracial son, Brian Windle. […]

White Mom Received Food Stamp Benefits Using Her Missing Daughter's Name

Jodie “Brooke” Anderson

Nationwide — Shannon Anderson, a 51-year-old woman from Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested after police accused her of collecting food stamp benefits in the name of her daughter, who has been […]

Asian Store Owner Found Not Guilty in Shooting of Black Teen Over a Water Bottle

Cyrus Carmack-Belton, Chikei Rick Chow

Nationwide — Chikei Rick Chow, an Asian convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, who is Black, was found not guilty of murder. The verdict […]

Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong

Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, Brazilian content creator and makeup artist

Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]

24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation

Brooke Smith, nursing student dies in shooting

Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]

16-Year-Old High School Football Player Dies After Long Battle With Rare Illness

Gunnar Redding Bible

Nationwide — Gunnar Redding Bible, a 16-year-old African American teen from Loganville, Georgia, has sadly died after a rare illness and an extended stay in the hospital. Loganville High School […]

Black Mom of 4 Receives Heart Transplant After Her Heart Attack Was Initially Dismissed

Lakeisha Brown, mom who had heart failure

Nationwide — Lakeisha Brown, a 44-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, developed severe heart failure after early symptoms were initially overlooked by doctors. She later discovered she would need a […]

White Police Officer Fired for Repeatedly Punching Black Woman in the Head

Karson Hyder, white police officer who repeatedly punched Black woman

Nationwide — Karson Hyder, a white police officer from Shelby, North Carolina, who was seen using force and repeatedly punching a Black woman in the head during an arrest, has […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl Recognized for High IQ After Scoring Above 99.9%

Anaya Browne, accepted into Mensa

Nationwide — Anaya Browne, a 7-year-old African American girl from Seminole County, Florida, has joined Mensa after scoring in the top 0.1% on an intelligence test. Her result placed her […]

Black Educator Launches Book Tour to Help Reduce Stress, Brings Free Wellness Sessions to Communities Across America

Dr. Audrey Muhammad, author of Fear, Faith, Food and Fitness book

Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, a fitness instructor, educator, and wellness advocate with over 16 years of experience, has launched a national community wellness book tour in support of her […]

Black Triplets Who Nearly Died at Birth are Now Proud HBCU Graduates, Their Mom Feels "Blessed"

Gabriel, Ethanael, and Janelle

Nationwide — Gabriel, Ethanael, and Janelle Morency, African American triplets who survived a high-risk birth, have recently graduated together from Oakwood University, an HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama. Their mother, Martine, […]

25-Year-Old Black Man Still Missing After Car Found Abandoned in Nearby Area

Malik Polk

Nationwide — Malik Polk, a 25-year-old African American man from Coweta County, Georgia, has been reported missing after he was last seen on May 17. His car was later found […]


Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College

Dr. Kortnee Burrell, author of College Success System

Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]

Black Scholar Reveals Little-Known African American History About Hawaii in 3 Groundbreaking Books

Miles M. Jackson, author of books about Black history in Hawaii

Nationwide — For two centuries, African Americans have lived, thrived, and helped build Hawaii, and now, finally, their story is being told by author Dr. Miles M. Jackson. Islands With […]

Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color

Cula Svidzinski, Founder of Melanin Aesthetic Laser Center

Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]

Founder of Black AI Think Tank Hosts 3rd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week™ Featuring 30+ AI Leaders and Innovators

Stefan Youngblood

This completely virtual, week-long event is bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, ethicists, builders, and community leaders to expand AI literacy, access, and opportunities. Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, the Founder of […]

LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities

Ben Crump and LL Cool J

Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]

Paramedics in 2019 Elijah McClain Death Case Get New Trial After Homicide Convictions Overturned

Elijah McClain

Nationwide — A Colorado appeals court has overturned homicide convictions against two paramedics involved in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, an African American man who was given ketamine after […]

Founder Who Sold Over 700,000 Black History Flashcards Says Business May Soon Close

Freddie Taylor

Nationwide — Freddie Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, one of the most recognized independent Black history education companies in the world, says his company is now in […]

White State Trooper Resigns After His Ex-Wife Exposed His Racist Text Messages in Divorce Filing

Michael Austin Kennedy

Nationwide — Michael Austin Kennedy, a father of two and Arkansas state trooper, resigned after divorce filings revealed racist messages he allegedly sent to his wife. The text messages showed […]

Black Mom Sets Herself on Fire Inside Home, Killing Herself and Her 3-Year-Old Disabled Child

Destiny Wilson, Jamie Lee

Nationwide — Destiny Wilson, a 34-year-old mother from Virginia, died after setting herself on fire inside a Hampton home. Her 3-year-old daughter with disability also died after flames spread through […]

Black Teen Shot Dead in Alabama Just Two Weeks After High School Graduation

Jy'Kavien Wright

Nationwide — Jy’Kavien Wright, an 18-year-old African American teen from Alabama, was shot and killed in Talladega just two weeks after graduating from high school. Police have opened a homicide investigation […]

Karmelo Anthony Trial Begins With All-White Jury in Texas Stabbing Case

Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf

Nationwide — A jury has been selected in the Texas murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, an African American teen accused of fatally stabbing another student during a Frisco high school […]

Black Student Removed From Graduation Ceremony After Doing a Split on Stage

Tyvion Campbell, student performed a split on graduation ceremony

Nationwide — Tyvion Campbell, an African American student from Chicago, Illinois, said she was removed from her graduation ceremony after performing a split on stage. She also said school staff […]

Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story

Tina Redmond, Founder TRACC Radio and TV

Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]

Two Black Woman Founders Team Up to Launch Summer Night Market Series Spotlighting Black-Owned Brands, Food and Culture

Mandy Bowman and Shelley Worrell

Nationwide — Two Black women founders are joining forces once again to bring culture, commerce, and community back to the heart of Brooklyn. Mandy Bowman, Founder of Official Black Wall […]

Meet the Black Woman Strategist Advancing Advocacy for Black Families, Disability Rights, and Community Impact

Dr. Issata Oluwadare

Nationwide — Dr. Issata Oluwadare, speaker, strategist, professor, author, and community advocate, has recently completed the New Jersey Partners in Policymaking program, marking a meaningful new chapter in her ongoing […]

Black Lawyer Reveals "Why Black Women May Be the Best Jurors in America"

By Zulu Ali Nationwide — My understanding of juries did not begin in law school. It began at home. I was raised by a Black grandmother and a single Black […]

Atlanta Nonprofit Partners With Black-Owned Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels

Black Sustainability Inc.

Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) has partnered with Ayika Solutions Inc. and ReGen Community Advisory, Inc. — members of the Community Access to Sustainable Technology and Training (C.A.S.T.) collective, […]

Meet the Black Attorney Building a World Class Lawyer Museum in Atlanta and Documenting the Journey in Real Time

Tiffany M. Simmons

Nationwide — Attorney, entrepreneur, and cultural strategist Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq., widely known as “The Plug’s Lawyer,” is entering a new era of institution building following official recognition from the […]

Meet the HBCU Grads Making History as the Masterminds Behind African Liberation Day 2026

Diallo Sumbry and Dr. Ashley Milton, masterminds behind African Liberation Day 2026

Nationwide — Diallo Sumbry, an HBCU graduate of the University of DC, and Dr. Ashley Milton, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, have made history as the cultural architects […]

Black Man Enrolled In GED Program Finds Out He Already Graduated High School 40 Years Ago

Shawn Hughes

Nationwide — Shawn Hughes, a 58-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, Ohio, joined GED classes while rebuilding his life at a recovery center. He later found out he already had […]

Biracial Man from Ohio Shares Video of His White Mom Calling Him the N-Word

Julie Marie Windle, Brian Windle

Nationwide — Julie Marie Windle, a white mother and nurse from Toledo, Ohio, appears in a viral video where she yells a racial slur at her biracial son, Brian Windle. […]

White Mom Received Food Stamp Benefits Using Her Missing Daughter's Name

Jodie “Brooke” Anderson

Nationwide — Shannon Anderson, a 51-year-old woman from Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested after police accused her of collecting food stamp benefits in the name of her daughter, who has been […]

Asian Store Owner Found Not Guilty in Shooting of Black Teen Over a Water Bottle

Cyrus Carmack-Belton, Chikei Rick Chow

Nationwide — Chikei Rick Chow, an Asian convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, who is Black, was found not guilty of murder. The verdict […]

Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong

Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, Brazilian content creator and makeup artist

Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]

24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation

Brooke Smith, nursing student dies in shooting

Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]

16-Year-Old High School Football Player Dies After Long Battle With Rare Illness

Gunnar Redding Bible

Nationwide — Gunnar Redding Bible, a 16-year-old African American teen from Loganville, Georgia, has sadly died after a rare illness and an extended stay in the hospital. Loganville High School […]

Black Mom of 4 Receives Heart Transplant After Her Heart Attack Was Initially Dismissed

Lakeisha Brown, mom who had heart failure

Nationwide — Lakeisha Brown, a 44-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, developed severe heart failure after early symptoms were initially overlooked by doctors. She later discovered she would need a […]

White Police Officer Fired for Repeatedly Punching Black Woman in the Head

Karson Hyder, white police officer who repeatedly punched Black woman

Nationwide — Karson Hyder, a white police officer from Shelby, North Carolina, who was seen using force and repeatedly punching a Black woman in the head during an arrest, has […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl Recognized for High IQ After Scoring Above 99.9%

Anaya Browne, accepted into Mensa

Nationwide — Anaya Browne, a 7-year-old African American girl from Seminole County, Florida, has joined Mensa after scoring in the top 0.1% on an intelligence test. Her result placed her […]

Black Educator Launches Book Tour to Help Reduce Stress, Brings Free Wellness Sessions to Communities Across America

Dr. Audrey Muhammad, author of Fear, Faith, Food and Fitness book

Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, a fitness instructor, educator, and wellness advocate with over 16 years of experience, has launched a national community wellness book tour in support of her […]

Black Triplets Who Nearly Died at Birth are Now Proud HBCU Graduates, Their Mom Feels "Blessed"

Gabriel, Ethanael, and Janelle

Nationwide — Gabriel, Ethanael, and Janelle Morency, African American triplets who survived a high-risk birth, have recently graduated together from Oakwood University, an HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama. Their mother, Martine, […]

25-Year-Old Black Man Still Missing After Car Found Abandoned in Nearby Area

Malik Polk

Nationwide — Malik Polk, a 25-year-old African American man from Coweta County, Georgia, has been reported missing after he was last seen on May 17. His car was later found […]