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Bold New Book "Unveiling Our Story" Honors the Voices That Shaped Black America

Unveiling Our Story by Tom Alexander

Nationwide — Unveiling Our Story: Intimate African American Narratives, the powerful new work by author Tom Alexander Jr., Ed.D, D.Min., is set to be published at the end of September […]

Black Mom Demands Answers After Her Son Died in Crash Despite Two 911 Calls for Help

Jordan Whitley

By Ivory D. Payne Nationwide — Kendra Whitley is still searching for answers after her son, Jordan Whitley, 29, died in a single-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in January […]

6-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Deadly Hit-and-Run Car Crash in Arizona

Armyah, 6-year-old Black girl died in hit and run crash

Nationwide — A tragic crash in Phoenix, Arizona, has claimed the life of a 6-year-old African American girl named Armyah and sent her 4-year-old sister to the hospital with a […]

School Bus Driver Forced to Resign for Making Videos with Students With Permission from Their Parents

Jessica Flowers

Nationwide — Jessica Flowers, an African American school bus driver from Chesapeake, Virginia, says she was forced to resign after sharing a video of personalized handshakes she created with her students […]

Bad Bunny Criticized for Not Standing During “God Bless America” Song at Baseball Game

Bad Bunny

Nationwide — Singer Bad Bunny sparked criticism after choosing to stay seated during the “God Bless America” performance at a New York Yankees game, while most fans stood and sang […]

Trump Says Chicago’s Black Mayor Should Be in Jail. He Responds, "I'm Not Going Anywhere"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Trump

Nationwide — President Trump has called for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing him of failing to protect federal officers as National Guard troops arrived in the city […]

Trump Continues to Ignore MAGA Black Woman Running for Governor of Virginia

Trump and Winsome Earle-Sears

Nationwide — Trump did not mention Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears during a Navy anniversary speech, even as she runs as the Republican nominee for governor. Despite her past support, […]

Deion Sanders to Undergo Surgery For Blood Clots, "I'm Hurting Like Crazy"

Deion Sanders

Nationwide — Deion Sanders shared that he will undergo a medical procedure to treat blood clots in his legs, but remains positive he’ll return to coaching at Colorado soon. During […]

Trump Says Some Federal Workers Don’t Deserve Back Pay When Government Shutdown Ends

President Trump

Nationwide — President Trump says that some furloughed federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown might not receive back pay, even though a 2019 law he signed guarantees it. […]

Meet the Black Woman Leading America's Largest Adult Wellness Movement to End Loneliness and Depression

Michele Paul, Founder of Let's Get Social Raleigh

Nationwide — In a society battling rising rates of loneliness, suicide, burnout, and racial inequity, one woman is leading a grassroots movement that’s reimagining wellness as a path to personal […]

New Collection of Black Wearable Art Pays Tribute to Black Culture, Tradition, and Fashion

Black nutcracker and ballerina wearable pins

Limited-edition designs arrive in velvet keepsake bags, blending heritage, artistry, and community connection. Nationwide — Heritage Pin Co., a Black-owned lifestyle brand, is bringing culture to life in a whole […]

Mom Arrested and Charged for Beating Her 2-Year-Old Son in a Grocery Store

Lashona Johnson

Nationwide — Lashona Johnson, a 25-year-old African American woman from Covington, Tennessee, was arrested after she reportedly left her 2-year-old son alone in a grocery store and later hit him […]

From Homeless to Forbes: Black Entrepreneur Creates $200K Executive Transformation Program

Asa Leveaux, founder of House of Icons

Asa Leveaux’s Industry Icon Program Delivers Tangible Done-For-You Assets Including Bestselling Books, Trademarked Methodologies, and $4,500+ Speaking Fees—Not Just “Thought Leader Access” Nationwide — The grocery store parking lot was […]

Self-Empowerment Expert Launches "Keys to Creating Black Self-Love" Digital Course

Dr. Mwangaza Michael-Bandele, creator of Keys to Creating Black Self-Love course

Her Course is Available as a 4-Module, 12-Lesson Self-Paced Learning Experience Nationwide — Dr. Mwangaza Michael-Bandele’s transformative new digital course, “Keys to Creating Black Self-Love,” is now available to the […]

Trump Mocks Al Sharpton By Posting an Old Photo of Him and Calling His TV Show ‘Lowest Rated in History’

Al Sharpton old photo posted by Donald Trump

Nationwide — President Trump has reignited his feud with Rev. Al Sharpton by posting an old photo of him on Truth Social and calling for an investigation into why the […]

New Video Shows LSU Football Player Kyren Lacy Did Not Cause Fatal Crash He Was Arrested For

Kyren Lacy

Nationwide — Kyren Lacy, an African American football player at Louisiana State University who was accused of causing a deadly crash in 2024, appears to have been wrongly blamed after […]

14-Year-Old Black Teen Shot By a White Lifeguard is Slowly Recovering, But is Paralyzed

Jeremy Herred Jr.

Nationwide — Jeremy Herred Jr., an African American teen from Chicago, Illinois, who was shot by a former lifeguard over the summer, is slowly recovering after more than three months […]

Black Woman Spends $35K to Transform a School Bus into Her New Tiny Home

Danielle, woman who renovated a school bus to be her home

Nationwide — Danielle Danielion, a 26-year-old African American woman from Los Angeles, California, has converted a used school bus into her full-time home after spending around $35,000 on renovations. She […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl Collapses and Dies at After-School Program, Family Seeks Answers

Precious Lewis

Nationwide — Precious Lewis, a 7-year-old African American girl from Evansville, Indiana, died after collapsing at an after-school care program. Her family said they are still searching for answers about […]

Black Mom Called 911 for Help But Gets Arrested When Police See Her Home is Roach Infested

Calvintri White, Black mom arrested after calling 911

Nationwide — Calvinitri White, an African American mother of three children from Shreveport, Louisiana, spent six days in jail after police accused her of child neglect when they discovered roaches […]

2-Year-Old Black Boy Mauled to Death By Dogs After Babysitter Left Him Alone

Kaimir Jones

Nationwide — Kaimir Jones, a 2-year-old African American boy from Valdosta, Georgia, was mauled to death by two Rottweilers after being left unattended at his babysitter’s home. The babysitter has […]

One of the Last Remaining Black World War II Veterans Turns 106 Years Old

Joseph Williams

Nationwide — Joseph Williams, an African American World War II veteran from Tallahassee, Florida, has recently turned 106 years old. His long life reflects a century of service to his […]

White Teacher Caught on Camera Telling a Black Student He Looks Like a Monkey As His Classmates Laugh

Legend Whitaker

Nationwide — Legend Whitaker, a 6-year-old African American boy from Polk County, Florida, was left humiliated when his white teacher sang a “funny” birthday song that compared him to a […]

Family Receives $5.5M Settlement After Police Killed Unarmed Black Man

Andrew Smyrna

Nationwide — The family of Andrew Smyrna, an African American father from Atlanta, Georgia, killed by a state trooper, will receive a $5.5 million settlement. The case stemmed from a […]

Black Mom Fights Back Against Man Who Abducted Her Daughter in Philadelphia

Nijah Bullock and daughter Phage

Nationwide — Nijah Bullock, a 28-year-old African American mother from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, confronted her neighbor after he abducted her 8-year-old daughter, sparking a standoff with police and gunfire. Thankfully, no […]

Black Female Private Investigator Lands New Netflix Series, Celebrates 15 Years as the Owner of a Detective Agency

Brianne Joseph on her new Netflix series, Love Con Revenge

Nationwide — Breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated industry and redefining what it means to be a private investigator, Brianne Joseph, owner of the six-figure detective agency Sly Fox Investigations, is […]

President Trump Calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett “Low IQ,” She Responds

Jasmine Crockett and Trump

Nationwide — Jasmine Crockett, an African American congresswoman in Texas, pushed back against President Trump after he called her “low IQ.” She urged Americans not to give in to intimidation, […]

Trump Says There Are 'Two N-Words' That Can't Be Used in Public

Trump talks about 'two n-words'

Nationwide — Trump drew attention at Quantico Marine Corps Base when he told top military leaders there are “two N-words” that cannot be used. He also joked about firing generals, […]

19-Year-Old Black Student and Aspiring Model Loses Legs and Fingers After Mistaking Meningitis for Flu

Ketia Moponda

Nationwide — Ketia Moponda, a 19-year-old who dreamed of becoming a model, lost both legs and several fingers after mistaking meningitis for the flu. She collapsed in her college dorm […]

Pregnant Black Woman Survives Being Shot 10 Times Outside Her Home in Memphis

Kierra Maxwell

Nationwide — Kierra Maxwell, an African American mother from Memphis, Tennessee, was pregnant when she was ambushed in her driveway and shot ten times. Her boyfriend was killed during the […]

High School Basketball Coach Faces 110 Years in Prison for Abusing Student

Willie Alexander Jr.

Nationwide — Willie Alexander, Jr., a 50-year-old former assistant basketball coach in Mississippi, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 14-year-old student-athlete. The crimes, spanning months, involved grooming and out-of-state trips. […]

FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Agents Who Knelt During 2020 George Floyd Protests

Kash Patel, FBI director

Nationwide — FBI Director Kash Patel has fired agents photographed kneeling during racial justice protests in Washington, D.C., after George Floyd’s death in 2020. The decision has drawn criticism from […]

Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"

Justin Fairfax and wife Cerina, Meredith Watson

Nationwide — The attorney for Meredith Watson, the woman who had accused Justin Fairfax of rape, said there were decades of warning signs before hr killed his wife and himself. […]

90-Year-Old Black Custodian Says He Has No Plans to Retire After 50 Years of Service

Clemmie Adams

Nationwide — Clemmie Adams, a 90-year-old African American man from Jackson, Georgia, continues working as a city custodian after more than 50 years of service. He still reports to his […]

Black Dad of 4 Who Agreed to Adopt His Wife’s Kids Killed in Random Shootings

Tony Matthews

Nationwide — Tony Matthews, a 48-year-old African American father from DeKalb County, Georgia, died six days after being shot outside a Kroger in Brookhaven along Peachtree Road. Police say he […]

Black Mom Speaks Out After Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Killed in County Jail

Tabitha Tatum and Jaylien Kimble

Nationwide — Tabitha Tatum, an African American mother of 23-year-old Jaylien Kimble, who died while in custody at Dyer County Jail, is calling for answers after officials opened a homicide […]

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Tyrese and Nelly at the Cincinnati Music Festival

Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a leading ticket and hotel reseller, is excited to offer ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. This highly anticipated event will take […]

First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO

Steffanie Rivers, Founder and CEO of TCB Drones

Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]

Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism

Tamera Mowry

Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]

Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead the CDC

Dr. Erica Schwartz

Nationwide — Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The nomination comes as vaccine policy debates intensify following recent […]

White Woman Files Discrimination Case After Being Denied Entry to Black Infant Health Program

Black Infant Health Program

Nationwide — Erica Jimenez, a white Hispanic woman from Pasadena, California, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after being denied entry into the state’s Black Infant Health program. She argues […]

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Their Home

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife Dr. Cerina Fairfax

Nationwide — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had reportedly maxed out a $30K credit card and was not paying child support when he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina […]

D4vd’s Lawyers Deny Murder Allegations, Claim a Grand Jury Indictment Was Never Issued

D4vd arrested, lawyers deny murder allegations

Nationwide — A singer who goes by the name of D4vd was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles by LAPD on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd’s lawyers now say […]

19-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Found Dead After Shooting, Neighbors Heard a Scream

Kiriyanah Harris

Nationwide — Kiriyanah Harris, a 19-year-old African American nursing student from Huntsville, Alabama, was found dead inside her home on Tuesday evening after a shooting. Neighbors say they heard a disturbing […]

Respected Black Judge in Georgia Sadly Dies After Cancer Battle

Deborah R. Fluker

Nationwide — Deborah R. Fluker, an African American judge in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia, has died after a battle with cancer. The Gwinnett legal community is […]

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 […]