Nationwide — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new strategy to push Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. The plan involves supplying U.S. weapons to Ukraine through European […]
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World War II Six Triple Eight Veteran, Anna Mae Robertson, Dies at 101
Nationwide — Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the all-Black female military unit known as the Six Triple Eight, died recently at the age of 101. […]
Black Dad Has His Leg Amputated After Do-It-Yourself Pedicure Goes Wrong
Nationwide — Olubiyi Jibowu, a Black father from London, unfortunately had to have his leg amputated after a home pedicure turned into a life-threatening infection. The 57-year-old didn’t know he […]
Black Cyclist Arrested After Shooting White Man Who Attacked Him First in Mississippi
Nationwide — In Adams County, Mississippi, 41-year-old Reginald Butler, an African American man, is facing felony aggravated assault charges and a $50,000 bond despite what appears to be a clear […]
Black Nurse of 24 Years Combating Black Maternal Health Crisis, Funds Her Own Platforms to Empower Birth Workers
Nationwide — According to the World Health Organization, 800 mothers die every day from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth. In the U.S., Black mothers are more than 3.5 times […]
10-Year-Old Boy Killed After Crashing His Bike into an Oil Tanker, "He Deserved Better"
Nationwide — Dsiyahn Whitmore, a 10-year-old African American boy from Nashville, Tennessee, sadly passed away after being left alone on a minibike that he crashed into a tanker truck outside […]
Black Mom Still Searching for Her Missing Son 6 Months Later, "I'm Tired"
Nationwide — Shae Gandy, an African American mother from Waynesboro, Mississippi, is still searching for her 19-year-old son, John Gandy, who has been missing since January. It has been six […]
Black Teen Dies in NYPD Custody, Family Denies She Took Her Own Life
Nationwide — Saniyah Cheatham, an 18-year-old African American teen from New York City, died while in NYPD custody under unclear circumstances. Police claim she took her own life in a […]
Actor Who Filed $260M Lawsuit Against Tyler Perry Speaks Out for the First Time
Nationwide — Derek Dixon, the actor who filed a $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Tyler Perry, is speaking out for the first time about his experience and why he […]
Trump Under Fire For Asking President of Liberia, "Where Did You Learn to Speak English?"
Nationwide — During a recent White House meeting with African leaders, President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English skills, asking where he learned to speak so well. His […]
3-Year-Old Black Girl Killed by Stray Bullet Over July 4 Weekend in Washington, DC
Nationwide — Honesty Cheadle, a 3-year-old African American girl from Washington D.C., sadly passed away after a stray bullet hit her while she sat in her family’s parked car early […]
Black Scholar in a Wheelchair for 18 Years Has Learned to Walk Again and Will Soon Earn His Third Degree
Nationwide — Rodney C. Flowers, an African American scholar from southern Maryland who is also known as “Professor X,” is a proud Spring 2025 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, […]
Pioneering Black Skincare Specialist of 30+ Years Honored With Prestigious Icon Award Given to Industry Professionals
Nationwide — Pamela R. Springer, the Founder and CEO of Global Skincare Products, has been proudly named as the 2025 recipient of the distinguished ASCP Industry Icon Award. ASCP (Associated […]
Beloved Black Dad of Two Shot and Killed by Guest at His Own 4th of July Party
Nationwide — Tim Conover, an African American father of two young children from Oakland, California, was fatally shot at his own Fourth of July party by a guest he considered […]
71-Year-Old Black Woman Moves Her 97-Year-Old Mom From Atlanta to Panama for Better Healthcare
Nationwide — Debbie Boyd, a 71-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, moved to Panama in early 2025 with her 97-year-old mother to access better healthcare and escape rising living […]
Black Grandpa Travels 8,000 Miles For Grandson's Graduation in Alabama, Then Goes Missing
Nationwide — Reuben Waithaka, a 73-year-old man from Kenya, disappeared just one day after arriving in Calera, Alabama to attend his grandson’s high school graduation. Weeks later, his family is […]
Introducing the Fastest-Growing Free Black-Owned Streaming Network
Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Anthony Washington is making history as the Founder and CEO of AEN (Anything Entertainment Network), the fastest-growing Black-owned streaming platform with free access to more […]
Black Postal Worker Collapses, Dies From Heat Stroke While Delivering Mail in Texas
Nationwide — Jacob Taylor, a 51-year-old African American USPS mail carrier from Dallas, Texas, recently collapsed on the job while delivering mail and later died at a hospital. His sudden […]
HBCU Grad Turned Accomplished Author Releases New Book “Lead With Fire” to Empower Professionals
Nationwide — Dr. Alecia Heffner-Crump, a proud alumna of Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest HBCU, is a tenured higher education professional, an advocate for STEM, and a groundbreaking change agent. With […]
Black Author Forges Historic Agreement with the New "Negro Digest"
A groundbreaking promotional relationship between the magazine and author, Frances Presley Rice Nationwide — “Welcome to Black Main Street.” This motto of the new Negro Digest, the online magazine that […]
VIP Tickets to See Barack Obama in London Cost Twice as Much as Beyoncé’s Show
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama is charging more than twice the price of Beyoncé’s top VIP tickets for his upcoming London show, with the priciest package hitting more than […]
Rapper MC Lyte Sadly Loses Her Mom to Cancer, Shares Heartfelt Tribute Online
Nationwide — Rapper MC Lyte is grieving the death of her mother, Constance Moorer, who passed away after battling cancer. She shared a heartfelt tribute online, thanking supporters and remembering […]
Black Dad, Army Veteran Swept Away by Texas Floods While Delivering Medicine
Nationwide — William Govaniavic Venus, an African American Army veteran from Burnet County, Texas, sadly passed away when floodwaters swept away his car while he was out delivering medicine. Authorities […]
Elderly Black Woman Physically Dragged Out of Church by Police Officers in Mississippi
Nationwide — Allie Thompson, an African American elderly woman from Scott County, Mississippi, was dragged out of her church by sheriff deputies on Father’s Day after she and other members […]
Landlord Arrested For Using Roach Bombs to Smoke Out Her Tenants, Including 4-Year-Old Child
Nationwide — Ervyana Davis, a 23-year-old African American female landlord from Nashville, Tennessee, has been arrested after allegedly using multiple bug foggers to drive out a family, including a 4-year-old […]
15-Year-Old Black Girl Sadly Dies After Drunk Driver Runs Red Light on Fourth of July
Nationwide — Chasity Nelson, a 15-year-old African American girl from Greenville County, South Carolina, died four days after a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and crashed head-on into […]
Megan Thee Stallion's Foundation to Honor Southern Black Girls Founder LaTosha Brown and 13-Year-Old Mental Health Advocate Mila Henry
Trailblazing Leader and Black Girl Joy Grant Recipient to Be Honored at Star-Studded Event Hosted by Taraji P. Henson in New York City Nationwide — In a powerful demonstration of […]
Meet the Black Male Therapist Using Play to Teach Emotional Intelligence to Children of Color
Nationwide — Lamarr E. Lewis, LAPC, CPRP, is an African American nationally recognized mental health therapist, speaker, and the founder of Lewis Family Consulting. At this year’s When I See […]
HBCU Grad Turned Award-Winning Black Educator Recognized for More Than 30 Years of Serving His Community
Nationwide — Dr. Michael T. Williams, CEO of DocWmsOne Educational Consulting Services and Education Consultant for the North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, has been recognized as […]
Florida Police Handcuff Black Man on His Own Property, Accuse Him of Trespassing
Nationwide — Freddie and Navongela Jackson, an African American couple from Marion County, Florida, were both handcuffed on their own property after a sheriff’s deputy accused them of trespassing. The […]
Black Author, Survivor, Coach, Nurse, and Advocate Delivers a Raw, Hopeful Book for Healing After Trauma
Nationwide — Award-winning and #1 bestselling author, Marie McKenzie has released her newest book, Who Says You Can’t Heal?, a powerful, no-fluff self-help guide for survivors of sexual violence ready […]
Diddy's Fellow Inmates Applauded His Verdict, "We've Never Seen Anyone Beat the Government"
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs received a standing ovation from fellow inmates after he was acquitted of the most serious charges in his trial. Although found guilty on lesser counts, […]
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 […]