Cleveland, OH — Ryan Williams, a doctor in Cleveland Clinic who allegedly raped two patients, was kept on staff during the time that the hospital was negotiating the confidential settlement.
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Mother Allegedly Left Her 3 Children in the Car With Freezing Temperatures While She Shopped at Walmart
Louisville, KY — A mother in Kentucky was arrested after she left her three children in a cold car with 15-degree temperature while she was shopping at Walmart.
Judge Rules in Favor of Obama Rule That Will Help 200,000 Low Income Families in 2018
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the Obama rule to be executed starting January 1, 2018. This is great news to low-income families because they will have more […]
Homicide Rate in Chicago is Down 15%, But 650 People Were Still Murdered There in 2017 — Compared to Just 300 in NYC
Chicago, IL — The Chicago Police Department have released a statement stating that the overall crime rate dropped last year compared to the year before. But still, a long way […]
Luciana Gilmore: Cleveland High School Principal Sets Off on Global Journey to Heal Mothers and Daughters
— Heal and Inspire the Girl, to Heal and Inspire and the World — Cleveland, OH — From the principal’s office to home office, entrepreneur, Luciana Gilmore resigned from her […]
Two Black Inventors with Patents for Personal Care Products Working Together to Make Things Happen
— “Shark Tank” Winner, Cut Buddy, and PuffCuff Collaborate to Cross-Promote Products in Beauty And Personal Care Industry — Nationwide — Ceata Lash, Founder and Inventor of PuffCuff LLC and […]
“Nigerian Prince” Email Scammer Turned Out to be a White Guy From Louisiana
Slidell, LA — A Louisiana man was arrested in relation to the “Nigerian Prince” scam that has stolen thousands of dollars from people. The 67-year-old man, Michael Neu, now faces 269 […]
PBS Frontline Investigates Black Genocide By Abortion
Nationwide — FRONTLINE, the award-winning documentary series on PBS, has endeavored to probe into the African American anti-abortion movement in the United States (Click here to watch the episode online). […]
Deal Re-Establishes ESSENCE as a 100% Black-Owned Independent Company
Essence Ventures LLC, an independent African-American owned company focused on merging content, community and commerce, has announced its acquisition of multi-platform media company Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc. ESSENCE […]
7-Year Old Missing Autistic Boy Found in Pool on Christmas Morning
Mililani, HI — Paul “Kevin” Rozier, a 7-year-old autistic boy was found dead on Christmas morning in a swimming pool of an unoccupied house about a half mile away from their […]
Well-Known Chef, Author and Motivational Speaker Kills His Family on Christmas Day
Phoenix, AZ — 45-year old Anthony Milan Ross has been charged with three counts of murder after killing his own family on Christmas day. It is said that he had shot […]
Black Teen Creates Subscription Box Service to Promote Reading for Girls
Journi Prewitt, a 17-year-old entrepreneur, came up with an awesome idea to encourage black girls to read. Her project called Black Butterfly Beautiful aims to inspire girls not just to […]
New Partnership Helps Low Income Families Find Help With Expensive Medications
By Jeffrey Lewis Nationwide — If you or someone you love is one of the millions of Americans with a chronic disease or a life-threatening condition, pharmaceutical manufacturers and their […]
Tamba Hali and Masterkraft's Latest Release SAMBA Pulls at the Soul of Your Body to Dance, Keep Moving and Live the Beat
New York, NY — National Football League’s (NFL) Tamba Hali, an All American Liberian born football outside linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, has arrived with the “BEST NEW DANCE […]
Millennial Entrepreneur to Launch BLOCK x BLOCK Platform to Make Buying Art Inclusive and Impactful
Nationwide — This year artist and entrepreneur Margarita Barry is launching BLOCK x BLOCK, an online platform that sells art created by a diverse community of emerging and underrepresented artists from […]
Scientists Have Linked Early Onset Menstruation With Depression, Especially Among African American Girls
Recent studies show that African-American girls are at greater risk for depression at an earlier age and depression can last longer into adulthood. How? The studies show a strong link […]
Here's What Happens When New Supermarkets Start Appearing in Low Income Neighborhoods
Researchers have completed a study on the effects of opening supermarkets in low-income neighborhoods. The surprising results showed that the benefits to low-income families went way beyond health, improving other […]
Meet the 29-Year Old Entrepreneur Who Spike Lee Wants to Work With
Chad Sanders, a 29-year old tech entrepreneur and rising star, is partnering up with Spike Lee for a new TV series inspired by no other than himself. The series entitled […]
Vietnam Vet Pens Memoir: "The Truth Behind Going Postal"
— Denver Man, Retired Postal Employee Addresses the Popular Phrase — Denver, CO — When mass shootings happen in the workplace, schools and public settings, the world is left in […]
New Author Scores Award with NFL Romance Inspired by Her Life
— “Sidelined: The Draft” written by Bianca Williams wins 2017 Best Book Awards – Fiction: African American — Nationwide — The sizzling contemporary romance, Sidelined: The Draft written by Bianca […]
Top 30 Internship Programs For Minority and Black Students for 2018
Nationwide — The job market for college grads is changing and becoming more competitive. Now, in addition to GPA and accomplishments, employers want to see more applicants who have completed […]
Afrizar Marketplace: New Online Platform Offering Authentic African Goods
Los Angeles, CA — In March of this year, Afrizar.com launched its African marketplace. Merchants and artisans have been registering to the ecommerce platform since September, bringing an assortment of […]
Nation's Oldest African-American Owned Business Wins 2017 MBE Award
Columbus, OH — E.E. Ward Moving and Storage co-owners Dominique and Brian Brooks proudly accepted the MBE Supplier of the Year Award (Class II) at the Ohio Minority Supplier Development […]
Did Steve Harvey Rip Off His Own Charity? -- And Then Blame It on Oprah and Tyler Perry?
Nationwide — TV/ radio host and personality Steve Harvey is being sued by Vincent Dimmock, a man who claims that he ripped him off in a deal to raise millions […]
Charles Barkley Pledges $1 Million For Black Women-Owned Startups, But Says "No Hair Salons!"
Former NBA player and ESPN sports commentator Charles Barkley has pledged $1 million in funding to help Black women in Alabama to start a business. He said his pledge was […]
The Ghana Tourism Authority Signs New Deal With the Adinkra Group to Bring More African-Americans Home
— Back2Africa Tour February 2018 — Washington, DC — The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Adinkra Group (TAG) of the U.S.A to […]
Cyber Security Expert Launches the World’s First Children FinTech Expo for Kids on Cyber Security and Financial Literacy
Nationwide — Teaching children the basics of finance as well as technology is the need of the hour today to prepare them for the future. Fortified Technical Solutions recently organized […]
Tavis Smiley Responds to Allegations: "PBS Made a Big Mistake"
Nationwide — Award-winning talk show host Tavis Smiley is defending himself against recent sexual misconduct allegations after PBS has indefinitely suspended the distribution of his show.
Low Income Residents in This State May Not Get Welfare Benefits -- Even If They Qualify!
Poverty is a big problem in the state of Texas, with a poverty rate over 17 percent. Although federal aid is available, such as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families […]
Meet the Entrepreneur Whose Patented Vending Machines and Kiosks Let You Pay With Your Face
Dawn Dickson, a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, is the mastermind behind the vending machines and kiosks that allow customers to pay with their face. She initially […]
Is 50 Cent the New Tyler Perry? -- His New "Power" Deal with Starz Has Him Producing 3 TV Shows!
Starz has announced its commitment to Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson by extending his existing exclusive premium overall deal into September 2019. Jackson, an executive producer for the hit series “Power,” […]
San Francisco's First Ever Black Woman Mayor Takes Office
San Francisco, CA — Following the sudden death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, the city’s President of the Board of Supervisors, London Breed, made history when she became the […]
Black Teen Saves His Family from House Fire, But Suffers Severe Third-Degree Burns
Nationwide — Je’raevion King, a 15-year-old African American teen from Topeka, Kansas, is being praised for saving his family from a kitchen fire after oil ignited while they slept. However, […]
Five Black Teens Earn Associate Degrees Before High School Graduation
Nationwide — Five Black high school seniors from West Philadelphia, Jeremiah Roach, Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid, completed associate degrees before finishing high school through a […]
70-Year-Old Black Woman Returns to School, Finally Earns High School Diploma
Nationwide — Blannie Ward, a 70-year-old African American woman from Ahoskie, North Carolina, finally earned her high school diploma after years of interruptions and persistence. She completed the milestone through […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Being Forced to Attend Court Hearing While in Labor Over C-Section Dispute
Nationwide — Cherise Doyley, an African American woman from Florida, was forced to connect to a virtual courtroom and speak with a judge from her hospital bed while in active […]
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 […]