Nationwide — Jazariah Del Toro, a 16-year-old African American teen from New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shot and killed in her home on Tuesday. Authorities say another 16-year-old boy, who […]
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Detroit Judge Charged With Stealing $270K in Funds From Disabled Adults
Nationwide — Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin, who is from Detroit, Michigan, has been federally charged for allegedly stealing money from people under conservatorship. She is accused of working with others to […]
Black Sculptor Launches New Style of Sculpture to Refresh the Beautiful World of Visual Arts
Nationwide — Graylin Anderson, an African American artist and sculptor, has launched a new and innovative style of sculpture that he’s named Skinny Face & Dual Image, to stun, amaze, […]
“Say It Loud, I am Black and I am Proud”: A Professor Teaching Children About Colorism
Nationwide — In her children’s book, Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Diversity, Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway speaks to the issue of colorism and the impact it can have on […]
Founder Launches National Association of Black Microschool Leaders to Support Growing Movement of Black-Led Education Innovation
New organization aims to unify, resource, and amplify Black educators reimagining K–12 education through microschools Nationwide — Nicole Stewart, Founder and Executive Director, has officially launched National Association of Black […]
Meet the Black Founder Transforming Lives Through Her Annual Retreat in New Orleans
Nationwide — Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson, Founder and CEO of The Big Easy Retreat, a best-selling author, and a Certified Christian Counselor, is intentional about providing women and teens with […]
Man Gets 40 Years in Prison for Killing Openly Gay Student to Hide Their Romantic Relationship
Nationwide — Jimmie “Jay” Lee, a 20-year-old openly gay student at the University of Mississippi, was killed in 2022 by Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., who wanted to hide their romantic […]
2-Month-Old Baby Dies After Drinking Alcohol From Bottle, Mom Charged with Murder
Nationwide — Omayrilin Colon, a 37-year-old African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with murder after giving her 2-month-old son a bottle containing alcohol, killing him. Toxicology tests confirmed […]
Black Teacher, Mom of 2, Dies Suddenly After Risky Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica
Nationwide — Regina Brumley Kerr, a 45-year-old African American mother and teacher who was living in Costa Rica, tragically passed away after complications from a tummy tuck and liposuction. She […]
Officer Gives Ride to Woman, Discovers She Had Been Sleeping on Her Husband’s Grave for Months
Nationwide — Rhea Holmes, a 55-year-old African American woman from Syracuse, New York, had been sleeping on her husband’s grave for months when a chance encounter with Officer Jamie Pastorello turned […]
White Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After the Wife Gives Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — A couple from Orlando, Florida, is suing a fertility clinic after a DNA test showed their newborn baby is not genetically related to them. They claim a mix-up […]
Trump Had Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Two Other Black Journalists Arrested For Covering the News
Nationwide — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested Friday in what critics are calling a direct assault on press freedom, as the Trump administration moved to arrest four Black […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
White Cop Who Killed Sonya Massey, Black Mom Who Called 911 for Help, Gets 20 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black mother of two. Grayson now […]
No Justice For Unarmed Black Man Killed by White Cop. He Was Pardoned After 2 Nights in Prison
Nationwide — Timothy McCree Johnson, a 37-year-old African American man from Virginia, was shot and killed by a former police officer over a stolen sunglasses claim. The officer, convicted of […]
Black Dad Stabbed to Death in Front of His 3 Sons While Teaching Them to Ride Bikes
Nationwide — Jimmy Chase, an African American father from Mercer County, New Jersey, was tragically stabbed to death in front of his three young sons while teaching them how to […]
Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS and Treasury, Says His Tax Records Were Leaked
Nationwide — President Trump is suing the IRS and the Treasury Department for $10 billion, arguing that the federal government failed to protect his most sensitive financial records. The suit […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Mom's 3 Young Sons Die After Falling Through Frozen Pond
Nationwide — Cheynne Hangaman, an African American mother from Bonham, Texas, lost her three young sons after they fell through a frozen pond. She jumped into the icy water trying […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
Rapper Ye Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior, Blames it on His Mental Health
Nationwide — Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has apologized for his antisemitic actions, including selling swastika T-shirts and making offensive statements. He said he wants forgiveness from those he […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Continues to Join President Trump on Stage at His Events
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is set to appear at a Trump administration summit, promoting financial literacy for children while supporting early investment programs. The rapper says her involvement is about giving […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Trump Says the Attack on Black Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Was "Staged"
Nationwide — President Donald Trump claims the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar at her Minnesota town hall was staged, though he offered no evidence to support that claim. The congresswoman […]
Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested
Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]
Black Woman Who Fed Thousands of Homeless People Every Week for Decades Dies at 58
Nationwide — Shirley Raines, also known as Ms. Shirley, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, who cared for L.A.’s homeless, has died at 58. She spent decades providing food, showers, […]
Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison
Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]
Three Sisters "Shocked" Their Babies Were Born Within Months of Each Other
Nationwide — Three sisters from Omaha, Nebraska — Chi Whitemon, 26, Bri McGhee, 32, and Nesha Titsworth, 33 — welcomed babies within months of each other, surprising themselves and their […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
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 […]