Nationwide — Two sisters, Tyra Lively and Tatianna Lively, who are from Jacksonville, Florida, went missing six months ago but were found safe ten days after their disappearance. Authorities confirmed […]
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Brian McKnight Takes Legal Action Against Radio Station Over Claims That He's Abusive
Nationwide — Brian McKnight is taking legal action against a North Carolina radio station and its host, claiming they falsely painted him as an abusive and neglectful father. He says the […]
5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital
Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]
8-Year-Old Black Boy Killed By Stray Bullet While Playing Outside in His Neighborhood
Nationwide — Davian Nicholas, an 8-year-old African American boy from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was killed in a shooting near his home Sunday evening. Four people were arrested within 24 hours […]
28-Year-Old Black Man Serving in U.S. Air Force Among Six Killed in Trump's War Against Iran
Nationwide — Tyler Simmons, a 28-year-old African American airman from Columbus, Ohio, died Thursday night in a KC-135 refueling plane crash in western Iraq, along with five other crew members. […]
Police Officer Arrested for Not Telling His Partner That He's HIV-Positive
Nationwide — Pierce Cotton, a 32-year-old African American police officer from Pensacola, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly having sex without informing his partner that he is HIV-positive. He now […]
Sports Commentator Stephen A. Smith Changes His Mind About Running for President in 2028
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith has shut down speculation about a 2028 presidential run, saying he won’t give up his high-paying media career. The ESPN star confirmed on Sean Hannity’s […]
Meet the Black Baby Who Weighed 25 Pounds When He Was Only 7 Months Old
Nationwide — Jaxson, an African American baby from New York City, is capturing hearts online after a video shows him weighing 25 pounds at just 7 months old. His aunt’s […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Lost a Lot of Followers By Trying to End the Target Boycott
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant controversially announced the end of the yearlong Target boycott last week, praising the retailer for investing $2 billion in Black-owned businesses and meeting most of […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care
Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]
Black-Owned Construction Company Partners with Boxer Roy Jones Jr and Others to Launch Saving the Kids Initiative
Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black family-owned construction company, together with RJJ Saving the Kids and initiative partners Roy Jones Jr., Johnny Damon, Jackie Siegel, and Darrell Choates […]
Black Mom of Six Mourns Her 4-Year-Old Son Died in Hit-and-Run Incident
Nationwide — Harmonie Wright, an African American mother from Brooklyn, New York, lost her 4-year-old son, Zachariah, in a hit-and-run near Brookdale Hospital Thursday morning. She recounted the terrifying moment […]
Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument
Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]
Black Mom Who Called 911 Says When Police Arrived, They Killed Her Boyfriend and Her 3-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Raneka Pate, a 28-year-old African American mother from Las Vegas, Nevada, called 911 after her boyfriend was acting erratically. When police arrived, both her son and boyfriend were […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
Black Man Who Spent 33 Years on Death Row Granted Clemency Two Days Before Execution
Nationwide — Charles “Sonny” Burton, a 75-year-old man from Alabama who was set to be executed this week, had his death sentence commuted to life without parole. He was convicted […]
Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly
Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]
Man Pardoned by Former President Biden Charged 1 Year Later for the Same Crime
Nationwide — Oscar Freemond Fowler, a convicted felon released after President Biden commuted his federal prison sentence, was arrested again less than a week later on state charges for the […]
Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]
Largest Black Children's Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio, Launches 3rd Annual Event
Nationwide — The third annual When I See Me™ Children’s Book Fair takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026 (11 am to 4 pm) at the Dayton Metro Library’s West Branch, […]
Victor Glover to Make History as the First Black Astronaut to Travel to the Moon
Nationwide — Victor Glover is set to make history as the first Black astronaut to travel to the moon. He will pilot NASA’s Artemis II mission, joining a crew of three, […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop
Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]
White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash
Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]
Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery
Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]
Man Pardoned by Trump for Storming the Capitol Gets Life in Prison for Abusing Children
Nationwide — Andrew Paul Johnson, a 45-year-old man from Seffner, Florida, who was previously pardoned by Trump for storming the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to life in prison for molesting […]
Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B
Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]
How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations
The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]
Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses
Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]
R&B Legends Tony Terry and Christopher Williams to Headline Powerful Stage Play, "When You Cry, I Cry"
Nationwide — Shyfox Productions proudly presents When You Cry, I Cry, a powerful and emotionally moving stage play that explores the devastating impact of violence on families and communities while […]
Epstein's Prison Guard Googled Him Minutes Before His Death, Received $5K Deposit
Nationwide — Tova Noel, who worked as a prison guard at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, reportedly conducted a search for Jeffrey Epstein on her cell phone minutes […]
Black Girls’ Hair Becomes a Superpower in International Educator Naiyana Thues’ New Children’s Book
Nationwide –What if every cornrow could reveal a new path, every Afro puff could unlock courage, and every twist could carry the power to heal? International educator and children’s author […]
Janet Jackson Rumored to Be Engaged to Louis Farrakhan's Son
Nationwide — Janet Jackson is reportedly engaged to Mustapha Farrakhan Jr., the son of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan. The singer has kept her relationship private, but reports […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Who Had Just Graduated High School Killed in Labor Day Shooting
Nationwide — Drevion Brewer, an African American teen from LaGrange, Georgia, was killed in a Labor Day shooting that also killed another teenager and wounded a third person. Brewer, 17, […]
Woman Who Spent $27K on Her Daughter's Prom Sentenced to Prison for Pandemic Relief Loan Fraud
Nationwide — Treva Harris, a 50-year-old African American woman from Medford, New Jersey, who went viral for paying $27,000 for her daughter’s princess-themed prom, has been sentenced to federal prison […]
Actress Sandra Bullock Says She Fears for Her Black Children as They Grow Older
Nationwide — Sandra Bullock is opening up about the fear she faces as her two Black children grow older and become more independent. The actress knows she cannot always be […]
Three People Charged in Death of 6-Year-Old Black Girl Left Inside Hot Daycare Van
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old Memphis girl, died after she was left inside a daycare van for hours, and three people connected to the facility have now been indicted […]
24-Year-Old Black Police Recruit Heading to Academy Sadly Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Nationwide — Moses Russ, a 24-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, tragically passed away in a motorcycle crash while on his way to the police academy, just months after […]
Meet the Black Woman Survivor From the 9/11 Attacks Who Was the Last Person Rescued From the Rubble
Nationwide — Genelle Guzman-McMillan, an African American woman who survived the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was buried beneath the World Trade Center for 27 hours before rescuers reached her. She had […]
19-Year-Old Black Teen Who Shot a Mall Gunman in Self-Defense Sentenced Because He Didn't Have a Permit
Nationwide — Martinez Long, a 19-year-old African American teen from Dearborn, Michigan, was sentenced to two years of probation after fatally shooting a gunman during a chaotic confrontation at Fairlane […]
Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Breakup with Klay Thompson 5 Months Later
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has opened up about the difficult period following her breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson, revealing that the experience left her feeling like she had […]
One of the Twin Sisters Convicted of Killing Their Mom Released From Prison After 16 Years
Nationwide — Tasmiyah Whitehead, one of the twin sisters convicted in the killing of their mother, Jarmecca “Nikki” Whitehead, has been released on parole after more than 16 years in […]
Black Woman Relearns to Walk After Surviving Crash Involving Car Driven by Two Young Boys
Nationwide — Kiara Bowling, a 31-year-old African American woman from Oakland, California, who was hit by a car driven by two young boys, is taking her first steps again about […]
Case of Black Mom of 4 Found Hanging From Tree Now Being Investigated as a Homicide
Nationwide — The death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old African American woman found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi, remains under investigation as a homicide. […]
Black-Owned Tech Company Relaunches TapBlk, the First All-In-One Social Networking App Connecting Black Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Supporters
TapBlk brings community discovery, business visibility, real-world networking, and AI-powered relationship tools into one app — The Platform Built for Us. Empowered by Us. Nationwide — Go Black Own, LLC […]
Acclaimed Black Author Terry E. Hill Releases Gripping New Thriller, "The Resistance"
Atlanta’s First Lady by day, secret vigilante assassin by night—a gripping new novel from the bestselling author. Nationwide — Urban Renaissance proudly announces the official release of The Resistance, the […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas Turns Daymond John’s “Next Level CEO” Feature Into a Gateway for Black America to Enter the Drone Economy
Steffanie Rivers will host a Dallas red-carpet experience on September 19, designed to turn national television visibility into conversations about Black entrepreneurship, careers, HBCUs, technology, ownership, and the future of […]
Founder of the Legendary Laff House, Mr. Rod, Launches National Search for the Next Generation of Comedians
The Philadelphia comedy club that helped nurture Kevin Hart’s early career continues its legacy of discovering talent through the Welcome to the Fellowship Challenge Nationwide — Before Kevin Hart became […]
Museum of Modern Art Acquires the Works of Ben Wigfall, A Pioneering Black Artist Who Went Unrecognized for Over 60 Years
Nationwide — Benjamin Wigfall (1930–2017) was a pioneering African American artist, educator, and community builder whose work, after going unrecognized for over 60 years, has recently gained major institutional recognition, […]
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Retire After Clash With Trump Over Black History Museum
Nationwide — Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of 2026 after a year of growing tension between the museum system and the Donald […]
Comedian Aries Spears Criticizes Bernie Mac and Martin Lawrence, "I Just Don't Get It"
Nationwide — Comedian Aries Spears has shared his blunt opinion about Bernie Mac’s comedy, admitting that he has never fully understood the late comedian’s appeal. He made the comments while […]
Rapper DaBaby's New Restaurant Sells $45 Waffles, Many Still Waited Hours to Eat
Nationwide — Rapper DaBaby has opened a new restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, and its high menu prices have quickly become a major topic of discussion. No Knife Chicken & […]
President of Tanzania Mourns the Death of Her Husband Who Was Receiving Heart Treatment
Nationwide — Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died at 71 while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. His death has prompted […]
71-Year-Old Man Accused of Killing a Customer and an Employee at an AT&T Store
Nationwide — Samuel Jerome Andrews, a 71-year-old African American man from Gulfport, Mississippi, is accused of fatally shooting two people inside an AT&T store at Crossroads Mall. The victims were […]
Stevie Wonder Announces Tour Dates to Celebrate ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th Anniversary
Nationwide — Stevie Wonder is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his classic album “Songs in the Key of Life” with a worldwide tour. The 25-time Grammy winner will perform the […]
Meet the Black Family That’s Disrupting the $400 Billion Luxury Designer Market
Founded by alligator entrepreneur Lawrence Willis, Willis & Co. is bringing Black family ownership, handcrafted American exotic leather, and Southern craftsmanship to an industry dominated by established global luxury houses. […]
Consulting Firm Highlights 7 Black Technology Companies Advancing AI, Software, and Digital Transformation
Black Business Month feature highlights Black-led technology companies and brands across AI, software development, quality engineering, cloud modernization, and public-interest technology Nationwide — QualityWorks Consulting Group has published its Top […]
Black Author's New Book Chronicles His Transition From Gang Influence to Purpose, Leadership, and Self-Discovery
Nationwide — Harold F. Butler III, author of Born to Survive, Built to Succeed, shares the lessons, spiritual awakening, and inner transformation that taught him the true value of life […]
Award-Winning Black Female Therapist Accepted into Prestigious Relationship Coaching Certification Program
Nationwide — Dr. Stephvanie Wynn, Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience, has earned acceptance into the prestigious Mars Venus Relationship Coaching Certification Program, the advanced relationship […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Left Her Federal Job to Grow a 6-Figure Party Rental Company and More
Nationwide — Lakeesha Bussey, a retired Army veteran, former financial analyst, and longtime federal employee, is now the founder of Park Play Party, a six-figure party rental and children’s entertainment […]
Black Men Claim "Stand Your Ground" After White Teen Fired Shotgun, Now Face Murder Charges
Nationwide — Jamarian Byrd and Travis Roberts Jr., two African American men from Macclenny, Florida, who say they acted in self-defense after a teenager allegedly fired at them, are challenging […]
26-Year-Old Black Woman Accused of Lying About Being a Duke University Graduate to Gain Followers
Nationwide — Reality star and influencer Angel Victoria Murdock, who appeared on the dating show “Temptation Island,” is facing allegations that she fabricated her education and real estate career. The […]
Black Mom Who Gave Birth to Mixed Triplets on Their Father's Birthday Almost Broke a Record
Nationwide — Nyla Craft, an African American mom from Torrance, California, welcomed a rare set of mixed triplets earlier this month, with the three boys weighing a combined 19 pounds […]