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Black Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, Celebrates 100 Years of Service to the Los Angeles Community

Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi

Nationwide — A staple in the community for a full century, members of the Los Angeles-based Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. came together on May 19-21 to […]

Director of National Research Center That Serves Black Children and Families Announces 2023 Conference

Dr. Latrice Rollins, Director of NAACFRC

NAACFRC is the first ACF-funded research center to be primarily focused on the African American population. Nationwide — Dr. Latrice Rollins, Director & Principal Investigator of the National African American […]

Black Mom of 2, Former Golden Corral Franchise Owner, Pursues Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against the Company

Sherrance Henderson, former Golden Corral Franchise Owner

Nationwide — Sherrance Henderson, a single African American mom of two autistic children, has filed a lawsuit for racial discrimination against Golden Corral, one of the largest buffet restaurant chains […]

Gas Station Owner Kills 14-Year-Old Black Boy For Shoplifting, But He Didn't Steal Anything

Cyrus Carmack-Belton, Black teen killed by gas station owner

Nationwide — Cyrus Carmack-Belton, a 14-year-old African American boy from Columbia, South Carolina, was shot and killed by a local store owner after being accused of shoplifting. However, authorities have […]

Historically Black High School in North Carolina Opens a Bank on Campus

Students at Hillside High School Bank

Nationwide — Hillside High School, one of the few remaining historically Black high schools in North Carolina, has opened a Student Bank Training Center, a fully functioning bank on its […]

Black Female-Led Dance Company Celebrates 12 Years, Will Make History at Chicago’s Largest Blues Festival

Praize Productions, Black Female-Led Dance Company

Nationwide — Ennerèssa LaNette, the founder and CEO of Praize Productions, Inc. (PPI), a Chicago-based dance company and arts organization, is celebrating having reached an impressive milestone as her company […]

Founder of Black-Owned Herbal Product Line For Men Who Suffer From ED Launches Podcast

JR Scroggins, host of the Spill It podcast

Nationwide — J.R. Scroggins, founder and CEO of Live Natural, which sells natural products related to men suffering from erectile dysfunction and women suffering from vaginal dryness due to menopause […]

Young Black Lawyer From Baltimore Shatters Bar Exam With Record-Breaking Score

Matthew Graham

Nationwide — Matthew Graham, an African American man from Baltimore, Maryland, is celebrating having passed the bar exam on his first attempt. He scored an impressive 309 out of 400, […]

Author Celebrates Black Dads and the City of Detroit With New Children's Book

Dr. Kelli M. Felder, author of Day in the D With Dad

Nationwide — A Day in the D With Dad by native Detroiter Dr. Kelli M. Felder is a feel-good story celebrating quality daddy-daughter time, outdoor activities, and the City of […]

Black Author Releases New Collection of Poetry to Celebrate and Motivate Single Moms

Evette Fergerson

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to women & children’s shelters. Nationwide — Author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Evette T. Fergerson, has released a saucy collection of poetic stories […]

HBCU Grad From Atlanta Turns 107, Possibly the Oldest Woman in Georgia

Ethel Abrahams

Nationwide — Ethel Abrahams, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, recently turned 107 years old and is surrounded by love and support from her community. She is a 1939 […]

11-Year-Old Black Boy Who Called Police For Help Shot By Responding Officer

Aderrien Murry

Nationwide — Aderrien Murry, an 11-year-old African American boy from Indianola, Mississippi, was critically injured after being shot by a police officer in his own home when he called 911 […]

Black Grandma, Grandson From Mississippi Make History on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Retta and Julian on Wheel of Fortune

Nationwide — Retta Alexander and her grandson, Julian, who are from Moss Point, Mississippi, are celebrating having taken home the jackpot on Wheel of Fortune, the popular TV game show.

Black Woman Who Worked at KFC for 47 Years Finally Retiring

Loretta Neely

Nationwide — Loretta Neely, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee who worked at a local KFC restaurant for 47 years, is being recognized for her many years of service […]

28-Year-Old Makes History, Youngest Black Professor to Simultaneously Teach at Columbia, NYU and UCLA

Dr. Eli Joseph

Nationwide — Meet 28-year-old Dr. Eli Joseph, the youngest Black instructor to teach simultaneously at three prestigious universities – Columbia University, New York University, and UCLA (University of California, Los […]

Meet 4 Successful HBCU Grads Turned STEM Professionals, Products of a Black-Owned Non-Profit

HBCU grads from Project Still I Rise

Nationwide — As we know, the new millennium ushered in great advancements in technology and globalization. Countless scholars and analysts have said it over and over again — it is […]

Black Entrepreneurs Blocked from Buying 4.6 Acres of Land to Develop Modern Day Negro Baseball League

Cleo Arrington and Glenn Draughn

Nationwide — Meet Cleo Arrington & Glenn Draughn, two African American entrepreneurs who submitted a proposal to buy a local baseball field in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, but were blocked […]

Meet the Black Doulas Who Are Saving Lives and Bringing Joy to Birth

Shafia M. Monroe with other Black doulas

Nationwide — For more than 20 years now, Shafia M. Monroe, the founder of SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, has been training and certifying doulas to help improve […]

Single Dad Earns Master's Degree While Working 3 Jobs to Care For His Son

Desmond Durham

Nationwide — Desmond Durham, a 36-year-old single father from Newark, New Jersey, is celebrating having earned his Master’s degree. He achieved the incredible feat while juggling three jobs and caring […]

Reggae Artist Who Named Almost 300 People in a Song About Violence Releases New Song Called “Crazy Love”

Lushy Banton

Nationwide — In today’s world, violence is becoming part of the norm. Kingston-born Reggae/Dancehall artist Lushy Banton recalls losing close friends and others in his community due to violence experienced […]

4 Black Women Graduate as Valedictorians This Year at Spelman College

Black women valedictorians

Nationwide — Spelman College, the prestigious all-women HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, is making history once again at its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 as it honors four valedictorians […]

Black Mom of 6 Welcomes Triplets Just a Few Years After Giving Birth to Twins

Monique Davaul

Nationwide — Monique Davaul, a 30-year-old African American mother from Newport News, Virginia, has given birth to fraternal triplets just a few years after giving birth to twin boys. She […]

Founders Launch New Podcast, “Untold Stories: Black and Missing,” to Shine Light on Missing People of Color

Founders and Derrica and Natalie Wilson

Nationwide — Derrica and Natalie Wilson, the founders of BAMFI Enterprises, the production company for the Black and Missing Foundation, have launched a compelling new true-crime podcast called Untold Stories: […]

The Credit Bros Celebrate 5 Years of Making Homeownership Possible in the Black Community

Founders of The Credit Bros

Nationwide — Since their timely meeting in 2018, Christopher Watson and Aaron Steede, the founders of The Credit Bros, have been on a mission to help the underserved reach financial […]

Black Woman, Former NYPD Detective, Says Millions Misappropriated From Her Claims For 9/11 Compensation

Joanne Brown

Nationwide — Meet Joanne Brown, one of the many African American 9/11 victims whose legal attempts have failed to recover over $5 million dollars misappropriated from her Victim Compensation Claim. […]

Former Teen Mom and Her Son Graduate Together From Georgia State University

Indya Thomas and son, Kamau

Nationwide — Meet Indya Thomas, a former teen mom, and her 17-year-old son Kamau, who are celebrating having graduated from Georgia State University together. Indya was told for years that […]

School Custodian Goes Back to School at 45 to Earn Diploma

Elmo Desilva

Nationwide — Elmo Desilva, a 45-year-old African American man from Clarkston, Georgia, has recently earned his high school diploma after years of working as a school custodian.

Twin Brothers From Georgia Graduate High School as Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Mykel and Markel Rainey

Nationwide — Twin brothers Mykel and Markel Rainey, who are from Cuthbert, Georgia, graduate from their high school as the valedictorian and the salutatorian of their class.

Disabled Black Grandma Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against Landlords For Unlawful, Racist Eviction

Sandra Black

Nationwide — Sandra Black, a 62-year-old African American retired disabled grandmother from Marion, Indiana has sued what she calls “malicious racist landlords” for their attempted frivolous eviction in Indiana state […]

3 Black Medical Professionals to Host Clinicians of Color Conference to Address Black Male Mental Wellness

David Archer, Steven Kniffley, and Dr. Broderick Sawyer

Nationwide — Clinicians of Color® is proud to announce its upcoming online conference, No More Hiding Behind Masks: Embracing Authenticity in Black Male Mental Wellness, on June 4th at noon […]

15-Year-Old Black Teen From Alabama to Graduate High School

Lexie Jones

Nationwide — At just 15 years old, Lexie Jones, an African American student from Alabaster, Alabama, is graduating from high school. She also makes history as the youngest to become […]

Black Author to Release 3rd Installment in Best-Selling, Award-Winning Picture Book Series

Sherikka Myers, author of Herbie's New Friend

Lil Herbie is back again by popular demand! Nationwide — African American author Sherrika Myers uses her past to inspire her books. She grew up stuttering and was constantly ridiculed […]

Black Newborn Baby With Fractured Leg Sparks Child Abuse Investigation at Virginia Hospital

Noah Hackey

Nationwide — Noah Hackey, a newborn African American baby from Henrico County, Virginia, suffered a fractured tibia while in the NICU at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in September 2023. His parents, […]

Woman Adopted as a Kid By Her Grandparents Surprises Them With a Trip to Paris

Brianna Cry surprising her grandparents

Nationwide — Brianna Cry recently surprised her grandparents with a trip to Paris. A video capturing their emotional reaction has since gone viral, touching thousands online.

Black Woman Finally Earns Degree After Dropping Out Twice, Opens Her Very Own College

Shakea Miller

Nationwide — Shakea Miller, who dropped out of college twice, is now celebrating having finally earned a degree in Business from the University of Phoenix in November 2024. Since then, […]

The State of Black Family Health Launches MLK Weekend in Tampa by Black Nurses

Black nurses

Nationwide — This MLK Weekend in January 2025, The Color of Wellness is proud to launch The State of Black Family Health, a powerful event series designed to advocate for […]

Black Teen, Father Among 15 Victims Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux and Reggie Hunter

Nationwide — A deadly New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans left 15 people dead, including two African Americans, 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, and 37-year-old Reggie Hunter. […]

Young Black Woman Set on Fire While Walking to Store in North Carolina, Suspect Held on $1M Bond

Ashanti Downey

Nationwide — Ashanti Downey, a 21-year-old African American woman from Sanford, North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022, was attacked and set on fire, leaving her with severe burns […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen From Mississippi Dies During Tornado, Tree Falls on Her Home

Ty’Keria Rogers

Nationwide — Ty’Keria Rogers, an 18-year-old African American teen from Natchez, Mississippi, tragically died when a tree fell on her home’s porch during a severe tornado on December 28. Despite […]

Rapper Joe Budden Charged, Went to Neighbor's House With No Clothes on

Joe Budden

Nationwide — Rapper and podcaster Joe Budden was charged with lewdness after being caught naked on Ring Camera footage outside his neighbor’s apartment in Edgewater, New Jersey. Budden, who has […]

Black Woman Sent to Prison For 25 Years for Killing Abusive Husband Now Fights for Domestic Violence Awareness

Latoya Dickens

Nationwide — Latoya Dickens, an African American mother from Gwinnett County, Georgia who spent 25 years in prison for killing her abusive husband, now advocates for domestic violence survivors. After […]

Black Mom Responds About Viral Family Photos of Her Son in Different Pajamas from His Half-Siblings

Family photo viral after boy was left out of the matching pajamas

Nationwide — An African American family’s Christmas photo has gone viral after a 5-year-old boy, Trü, was left out of the matching pajamas that the rest of his family wore […]

FedEx Worker Arrested for Dumping Packages in the Woods Because He Wanted to Go Home

Latavion Lewis

Nationwide — Latavion Lewis, a FedEx contract worker from Alabama, was arrested in Florida after dumping several packages during the busy holiday season. The investigation began when missing packages were […]

Single Black Mom of 5 From St. Louis Killed in Christmas Eve Train Accident

Ashley Hogan

Nationwide — Ashley Hogan, a 35-year-old African American mom of five children, died on Christmas Eve when her car was struck by a train in north St. Louis County, Missouri. […]

Actor Geoffrey Owens Says Despite Tyler Perry's Help, He Still Struggles as a Working Actor

Geoffrey Owens

Nationwide — Actor Geoffrey Owens, known for The Cosby Show, recently opened up about the ongoing challenges he faces as a working actor, despite receiving support and landing new roles. […]

37-Year-Old Man From California Dies in a House Fire While Searching for Engagement Ring

Steven Weatherford Jr.

Nationwide — Steven Weatherford Jr., a 37-year-old from Oakland, California, tragically died in a house fire on Christmas Day while searching for an engagement ring. He had planned to propose […]

Black Mom, Teacher From Georgia Shot and Killed by Her Nephew

Tyeisha Colley

Nationwide — Tyeisha Colley, a 35-year-old teacher and mother of four, was tragically shot and killed by her nephew on Christmas Day in Monroe, Georgia. Her 21-year-old nephew, Devin Sullivan, […]

Richard Parsons, First Black CEO of Time Warner, Has Sadly Passed Away at Age 76

Richard Parsons

Nationwide — Richard Parsons, the former CEO of Time Warner and Chairman of Citigroup, has died at the age of 76 at his Manhattan home, following a long battle with […]

Wendy Williams Slams Caretakers After Leaving Her Mobility Scooter, Demands Better Care

Wendy Williams on her scooter

Nationwide — Wendy Williams criticized her caretakers for abandoning her mobility scooter in the street after her son’s graduation dinner in Miami, Florida. Wendy, who was diagnosed with aphasia and […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen, Aspiring Basketball Player Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting

Sekya Smith

Nationwide — Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve while outside at a friend’s house. Her mother, Brittany, […]

23-Year-Old Black Woman Who Feared Disappearing Has Been Missing for Two Months

Jahnay Bryan

Nationwide — Jahnay Bryan, a 23-year-old African American graduate of Cornell University, has been missing for more than two months, and her family fears that she may be in danger. […]

Black Mom from California Banned from School After Complaining About Bullying of Her Daughter

Semira

Nationwide — Kavon Ward, an African American mother from Culver City, California, plans to take legal action after her 7-year-old daughter, Semira, endured two years of bullying at her local […]

Black Woman-Owned CreditRich Opens Historic $100M Investment Round at $1B Valuation and Welcomes New Board Member Rudy Terrazas

Angel Rich, founder of CreditRich

Nationwide — CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, that allows users to round up their spare change to pay their bills intelligently and optimize their credit scores as fast as […]

24-Year-Old Man Sentenced After Posting Selfies Online Linking Him to Drug Crimes

Michael Babalola

Nationwide — Michael Babalola, a 24-year-old man from London, has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months for drug-related offenses after a police raid on his brother’s home. Although […]

Denzel Washington Gets Baptized at 70 Years Old, Receives Minister's License

Denzel Washington's baptism

Nationwide — Denzel Washington was recently baptized in a ceremony at a New York church a few days before he turns 70 years old. He was also granted a minister’s […]

Singer Eddie Levert's Daughter, Ryan, Dies at the Age of 22

Eddie Levert and his daughter Ryan

Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan […]

Attorney Tony Buzbee Fires Back at Jay-Z Despite His Client Having "Mistakes" in Her Story

Attorney Tony Buzbee and Jay-Z

Nationwide — Attorney Tony Buzbee who is representing multiple accusers of Diddy is countering Jay-Z and his team’s misconduct allegations by describing their request for sanctions as “frivolous.” He asserts […]

Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Star Sentenced to 18 Months, Owes $2.5M in Taxes

Peter Thomas

Nationwide — Peter Thomas, former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on Thursday for failing to pay over $2.5 million in […]

Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Made History Last Year as a Speaker at Bill Clinton’s Largest Annual Event

Lorenzo Lewis and Bill Clinton

The Confess Project of America Founder Lorenzo Lewis Shared a Message of Hope and Perseverance Nationwide — This week, Lorenzo Lewis, Founder & Advisor of The Confess Project of America […]

Haitian Immigrant Finds Success With All-Natural Skincare Line Helping 31 Million Americans Suffering From Eczema

Jocelyne Firmin

Nationwide — Jocelyne Firmin, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and devoted mother, has turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from eczema. Her […]

New CBS Series Makes History as the First Black Soap Opera in 35 Years

Beyond the Gates

Nationwide — Beyond the Gates is making history as the first Black soap opera in 35 years, set to debut on CBS on February 24. The show marks a major […]

Cassandra Hill Honored with Prestigious Black Woman-Owned Brand of the Year Award

Cassandra Hill

Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial world, has been recognized with the esteemed “Black Woman Owned Brand of the Year” award by the I’m Loving Me Project. […]

34-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Oldest Winner of Miss France Pageant

Angelique Angarni-Filopon

Nationwide — Angelique Angarni-Filopon, 34, has made history as the oldest woman to win the Miss France crown. Hailing from Martinique, she won the Miss France 2024 pageant, which recently […]

Black-Owned Nonprofit Partners with Charles Schwab, Launches Financial Education Initiatives for Underserved Students

Project Still I Rise partnership with Charles Schwab

Nationwide — Beginning in December 2023, Charles Schwab Bank and Project Still I Rise (PSIR) launched a landmark financial education initiative to assist students in initiating investment strategies. Through the […]