Nationwide — Rudel Saunders, a former African American doctor from Cincinnati, Ohio, was found guilty of illegally practicing medicine after luring men to his apartment for genital ultrasounds. Authorities said […]
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North Carolina Black Grandma With 100+ Grandkids Turns 107 Years Old
Nationwide — Marjorie Lloyd Arnold, an African American grandmother from Raleigh, North Carolina, recently marked 107 years of life surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1918, she raised 10 children […]
Black School Principal Goes Door-to-Door to Find Her Students Who Skip Class
Nationwide — Dr. Bridney Pope, the principal of Peeples Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi, and her team spent two days going door-to-door to find students who have been skipping school, […]
Black Mom Goes Viral, Receives Only $500 for Running a Burger King Restaurant By Herself
Nationwide — Nykia Hamilton, an African American mother and Burger King employee from Irmo, South Carolina, went viral after a customer filmed her calmly managing the entire restaurant alone. She […]
Trump's Agents Are Warning Black People in DC About Smoking and Drinking in Public
Nationwide — In Washington, D.C.’s predominantly Black neighborhoods, residents say they’ve been approached by federal agents linked to President Donald Trump’s recent crime crackdown — not to make arrests, but […]
Founder of 2025 Forty Plus and Flirty Summer Dating Summit Empowers Grown Folks to Date with Purpose, Power, and Passion
Nationwide — Sharon C. Jenkins, Founder and CEO of the 2025 Forty Plus and Flirty Summer Dating Summit, has announced that this year’s event returns virtually August 20–23, 2025, with […]
Black Dad, Son, and Grandson United in Fight for a Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
Nationwide — Ben Howell, an African American father of three, a devoted husband for over 50 years, grandfather of two granddaughters, and most recently of a one-year-old grandson, is fighting […]
Black Man Files $90M Discrimination and Defamation Lawsuit Against Credit Union in Florida
Nationwide — Chidozie Okike and two of his family members, Renda and Amanda, have filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit against Campus USA Credit […]
Actress Who Played Dee From "What's Happening" TV Sitcom Has Died at Age 60
Nationwide — Danielle Spencer, the beloved actress best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at the age of 60. Spencer […]
Viral Video Shows Fire Chief Cursing at 10-Year-Old Black Girl in Ambulance
Nationwide — Peter Alt, a fire chief from Long Island, New York, has been suspended after viral footage showed him cursing at a crying 10-year-old African American girl strapped to […]
Man Awarded $4M for Being Wrongfully Imprisoned for 24 Years is Now Back in Prison
Nationwide — Shaurn Thomas, an African American man from Philadelphia who once received $4.1 million after being freed from a wrongful murder conviction, is back in prison after pleading guilty […]
Black Woman Fights Off White Man Caught on Video Allegedly Trying to Snap Her Neck
Nationwide — In a now-viral video, a white man is seen allegedly trying to snap an African American woman’s neck outside a club, sparking heated debates online. Sha’Neal Fox-Jones, a […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Missing For Two Weeks, Her Family Says She Needs Her Meds
Nationwide — Nyla Colon, a 16-year-old African American girl from South Fulton, Georgia, has been missing for two weeks. Her family is urgently seeking help, saying that she has a […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies By Suicide While Being Supervised by 15 Nurses
Nationwide — Fifteen nurses at a children’s hospital in Spokane, Washington, have all been fired after a 12-year-old African American patient, Sarah Niyimbona, died by suicide despite being under 24-hour […]
Black Mayor Responds to Trump for Saying Baltimore's Crime Rate is "Too Far Gone"
Nationwide — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s latest remarks, labeling the city “so far gone” on crime. Scott says Baltimore is actually experiencing its […]
NY Times Bestselling Street Lit Author to Host Virtual Event Honoring DJs and Literature for 52nd Anniversary of Hip Hop
Nationwide — In honor of Hip-Hop’s 52nd birthday, a cultural milestone born from the heart of the Black community, bestselling author and publishing mogul Wahida Clark is uniting music, literature, […]
62-Year-Old Black Runner Breaks Record at the National Senior Games in Iowa
Nationwide — Johnnie Reid, a 62-year-old African American athlete who works at the State Attorney’s office in Naples, Florida, just broke a national record at the National Senior Games in […]
Former Superman Actor to Join ICE, Says He Backs Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Nationwide — Former Superman actor Dean Cain, best known for playing Clark Kent in the 1990s television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has announced he will […]
Disabled Black Woman Crowned Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi, Will Now Compete Nationally
Nationwide — Kimberly Butler, an African American woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi, will represent the state in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition this August while promoting her platform, “Universal Design […]
Black Mom of 4 Now Homeless After Falling for Fake Apartment Scheme
Nationwide — Mary Kaphuka, an African American mother of four from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, says her family was left homeless after paying a $1,200 deposit for an apartment that turned out […]
Wingstop Employee Threw Hot Cooking Oil on Customers Over 61 Cents
Nationwide — Johnisa Herring, a 25-year-old African American Wingstop employee in Memphis, Tennessee, has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly throwing hot cooking oil on two customers during a […]
2-Year-Old Black Boy Shot in the Face Released From Hospital After Two Months of Recovery
Nationwide — A two-year-old African American boy from Mobile, Alabama, who was shot in the head while sleeping next to his mother, is finally home after spending two months in […]
Black Teen Brutally Beaten By White Mob While Screaming Racist Slurs, They Walked Free
Nationwide — A brutal attack on Michael Robinson, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Simi Valley, California, has sparked outrage and demands for hate crime charges after cellphone footage showed several […]
Woman Arrested for Pretending to Be a Nurse, She Treated More Than 4,000 Patients
Nationwide — Autumn Bardisa, a 29-year-old woman from Palm Coast, Florida, is facing serious charges after allegedly impersonating a licensed nurse and providing medical care to more than 4,000 patients […]
Black Moms Can (BMC) Program Turns Everyday Mothers into Paid Influencers, Creating a New Path to Wealth and Representation
Inclusion Solutions Incorporated (ISC) launches a people-powered alternative to fading DEI programs, starting with Black moms at the center of the movement Nationwide — As corporations slash Diversity, Equity, and […]
Black Women In Clinical Research (BWICR) Announces 3rd Annual Conference This October
Nationwide — Black Women In Clinical Research (BWICR), the leading organization dedicated to increasing representation, equity, and advancement of Black women in the clinical research industry, proudly announces its 3rd […]
Black Teen Goes Missing While on Vacation, Sent His Mom a One-Word Text Message: "Help"
Nationwide — An urgent search is underway for an 18-year-old African American teen from North Carolina named Giovanni Pelletier, who mysteriously vanished during a trip to Florida to reconnect with […]
Florida Man Arrested For Having Three Wives. None of Them Knew Each Other
Nationwide — Henry Betsey Jr., a 50-year-old African American man from Florida who managed to marry three different women — without any of them knowing about the others — has […]
Black Mom and Son, Grocery Store Owners Raising Funds for Youth Training Farm Near Chicago
Founder of Roots & Vine Produce & Café and Green Table Talks Launches Urgent Fundraiser to Secure 20-Acre Farm for Food Justice and Workforce Training Near Chicago Nationwide — Ena […]
White Farmers on Trial for Killing Two Black Women, Then Feeding Them to Pigs
Nationwide — A White farm owner and his farm supervisor from South Africa are on trial for allegedly shooting two Black women who entered their property and feeding their bodies […]
Salt-N-Pepa Say Their Record Label is Blocking Their Music from Streaming Amidst Lawsuit
Nationwide — Hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa says fans can’t stream some of their hit songs because of a fight with Universal Music Group. They claim the company won’t give back the […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl Farmer Makes History, Awarded Full Scholarship to HBCU
Nationwide — Kendall Rae Johnson, a 10-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, who is known as the state’s youngest certified farmer, has been awarded a full scholarship to South […]
Woman Who Accused Justin Fairfax of Raping Her, "There Were Decades of Signs"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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 […]