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Man Charged After Exposing Pregnant Woman to HIV Says "I Don't Want Her to Know"

Christopher O'Neil Miller

Nationwide — Christopher O’Neil Miller, who is from Mauldin, South Carolina, has been charged after admitting he knowingly exposed a pregnant woman to HIV without telling her. He also gave […]

Police Officer Who Shot and Killed Breonna Taylor Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison

Brett Hankison, former police officer who shot and killed Breonna Taylor, sentenced

Nationwide — Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, who was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during the raid where she was killed, has been sentenced to 33 months […]

Black Man Who Died After Being Pulled into MRI Machine Was Trapped for an Hour

Keith McAllister

Nationwide — Keith McAllister, a 61-year-old African American man from New York, died after being pulled into an MRI machine while wearing a heavy metal chain. A technician reportedly forgot […]

Black Couple Launches New Platform as a Digital Home for Black Creators, Entrepreneurs, and Culture

Founders of BlackEx

Nationwide — A bold new digital destination has officially soft-launched, setting the stage for a platform that centers Black voices, Black enterprise, and Black culture. blackEX is now live, inviting […]

Thousands of Brilliant Black Minds to Gather for Historic 2025 All Black National Convention in Atlanta

Dr. Boyce Watkins

Nationwide — The annual All Black National Convention (ABNC) returns for its landmark 10th anniversary, bringing together thousands of intelligent Black professionals, business owners, and thought leaders from across the […]

Henry Louis Gates Jr. Presents the Pope With Proof of His Black Heritage

Pope Leo XIV and Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Nationwide — Pope Leo XIV has multiracial ancestry, including Black heritage, according to genealogy research by Henry Louis Gates Jr. The Finding Your Roots host traced the pope’s family tree […]

Black Woman Denied Boarding Her Flight Because Her Shorts Were "Too Short"

Tanasia Grayer

Nationwide — Tanasia Grayer, an African American woman from Chicago, Illinois, says that Spirit Airlines stopped her from boarding a flight in Miami because her shorts were “too short.” The […]

Genius Black Teen Graduates Valedictorian Earning $8M in Scholarships, Accepted to 80+ Colleges

Aaron Williams

Nationwide — Aaron Williams, an 18-year-old African American teen from Chicago, Illinois, earned over $8 million in scholarships and received more than 80 college acceptance letters after graduating as valedictorian […]

Black Woman From Atlanta Makes History, Turns 105 Years Old

Valena York Henderson

Nationwide — Valena York Henderson, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, recently turned 105 and celebrated the milestone with family and friends. The gathering honored her life of love, […]

Man Killed His Wife and "Felt Bad," So He Also Killed His Ex-Wife Because He Says She "Deserved It"

Timothy Taylor

Nationwide — Timothy Taylor, a 38-year-old African American man from New York City, admitted to killing both his wife and ex-wife just two weeks apart. He told investigators he “felt […]

2-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Dental Procedure in North Carolina, Family Seeks Answers

Er'Mias Mitchell

Nationwide — Er’Mias Mitchell, a 2-year-old African American boy from Greensboro, North Carolina, died after a dental procedure early Thursday morning. His family and local police are now investigating what […]

"Cosby Show" Actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner Has Sadly Passed Away After Drowning

Malcolm Jamal-Warner

Nationwide — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. He reportedly drowned […]

Detroit Black Teacher and Her Husband Adopt Foster Child So She Can Continue Her Studies

Nicole Brabson

Nationwide —  Nicole Brabson, an African American high school teacher from Detroit, Michigan, and her husband adopted a foster child to help her stay in their community and ensure she […]

White Man Who Punched Black Boy in the Face Gets 3 Years in Prison

Paul Jonathan Bittner

Nationwide — Paul Jonathan Bittner, a 43-year-old man who punched an African American child in a racially-motivated attack in Washington, has been sentenced to just over 3 years in prison […]

Unborn Baby Survives After 19-Year-Old Pregnant Black Teen Killed By Her Boyfriend

Tanyiah Bell, her baby Miracle with grandmother Tylicia Bell

Nationwide — Tanyiah Bell, a 19-year-old African American woman from Philadelphia, was shot and killed by her boyfriend while eight months pregnant. Her baby girl, delivered minutes after the shooting, […]

Black Dad Dies Trying to Rescue His Two Stepdaughters From Drowning

Johnny Collins

Nationwide — Johnny Collins III, a 28-year-old African American man from Macon, Georgia, died trying to save his two stepdaughters from drowning in the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park. […]

24-Year-Old HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist Returns After Three-Year Ban

Randolph Ross

Nationwide — Randolph Ross, an African American Olympic Gold Medalist and former HBCU track athlete from North Carolina A&T University, has quietly returned to competition after serving a three-year suspension […]

17-Year-Old Black Triplets from New York Make History as Eagle Scouts

Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers

Nationwide — Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers, 17-year-old triplets from Brightwaters, New York, have made history as the first African American triplets in the United States to earn the rank […]

Black Assistant Principal Who Lost Her Eye in Student Attack is Back on the Job

Candra Rogers

Nationwide — Candra Rogers, a 56-year-old African American assistant principal from Corsicana, Texas, who lost her left eye in a student attack last year, is coming back with a new […]

Black Mom With Mentally Ill Daughter, "I Don't Blame Her For Stabbing Me"

Diana Grant

Nationwide — Anette Trotman, a Black woman from London whose daughter, Diana Grant, stabbed her three times during a mental health crisis, says she holds no anger toward her daughter […]

Black Man From Florida Sues Casino After His $500K in Winnings Was Withheld for Weeks

Emmanuel Kromah

Nationwide — Emmanuel Kromah, an African American man from Florida who won over $500,000 betting on the NBA, is suing a casino in Cherokee, North Carolina for withholding his winnings, […]

Black Man Tackled by Police in Front of His Family. They Later Admitted it Was a Mistake

Marcellious McGee

Nationwide — Marcellious McGee, an African American man from Bryan, Texas, says that he was tackled and detained by police during a 4th of July cookout after being mistaken for […]

3rd Annual Conference for Black Doulas to Bring Together Nearly 30 Speakers to Reclaim Birth Work and Protect Our Legacy

Black doulas at annual SMC Doula Conference

Nationwide — The SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (SMC Doulas) proudly presents the 3rd Annual SMC Doula Conference, now featuring nearly 30 confirmed speakers, presenters, and subject […]

Meet the Woman Helping Phoenix to Rise as a Hub for Black Entrepreneurship

Velma Trayham, CEO of Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Velma Trayham and the Black Chamber of Arizona Expand Accelerator to Empower Black and Minority-Owned Businesses Across the State and Nation Nationwide — Phoenix is cementing its status as […]

Black Founder to Host 7th Annual Stock Sistar Summit to Empower Women to Invest in AI, Wealth, and Legacy

Cassandra Cummings, Founder of Stock and Sistar Summit

Nationwide — The 7th Annual Stock Sistar Summit, presented by The Stocks & Stilettos Society and hosted by Cassandra Cummings, the founder, wealth mentor and author of the book, Fearless […]

Man Arrested For Killing His Roommate's Abusive Boyfriend Who Was Beating Her on FaceTime

Tajee Turnage

Nationwide — A tragic case in Memphis, Tennessee, is shedding light on the alarming frequency of domestic abuse, even among dating partners. Tajee Turnage, a local man, has been arrested […]

Black Mom Welcomes 4th Baby with the Same Birthday as Her Other 3 Kids

Nauzhae Drake with 4th baby

Nationwide — Nauzhae Drake, a 26-year-old African American mother from Apple Valley, California, has defied astronomical odds by giving birth to all four of her children on the exact same […]

Young Black Inmate Graduates as High School Valedictorian at Rikers Island Prison

Tylik Thomas, Black graduate at Rikers Island Prison

Nationwide — Tylik Thomas, a young African American inmate serving time at Rikers Island, stood proudly as valedictorian among 63 high school graduates at the East River Academy inside the […]

Black Mom From Cleveland Stabbed to Death in Front of Her 5 Children

Sharmaine Magan Forpahl

Nationwide — Sharmaine Magan Forpahl, a 32-year-old African American mother from Cleveland, Ohio, was stabbed to death in front of her five children on Thursday. The kids, ages 7 to […]

Black Woman Makes History as First Full-Time HBCU Female Football Announcer in Alabama

Thai Floyd, the first woman to be an HBCU lead football announcer

Nationwide — Thai Floyd, an African American woman from Huntsville, Alabama, has made history as the first full-time female play-by-play announcer for Alabama A&M University’s football team. She will call […]

Meet the Black Entrepreneur Breaking Barriers in China With His Multi-Million Dollar Sports Empire

Cyril White, Founder of TGBTG Sports

Nationwide — With a legacy of impact in China, Africa, the Caribbean, and U.S. sports innovation, Cyril White, Founder and CEO of TGBTG Sports, a Black-owned global sports branding, licensing, […]

Meet the Black AI Developer Behind 19 Keys Who Has Helped Entrepreneurs Generate $17M in Revenue

Gabe Wilson

Helping Everyday Businesses Use AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Boost Profits Nationwide — While many businesses are still experimenting with AI, one developer is already reshaping how companies […]

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 […]