Nationwide — Brittney McWhite, an African American mother from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, made the heartbreaking decision to remove her two children, 11-year-old London Marie and 14-year-old Wadale, from life support after […]
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Unarmed Black Man Killed by His Parole Officer, His Family Demands Justice
Nationwide — The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is urging the public to remain patient as it investigates the fatal shooting of Marchello Woodard, a local resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, […]
Black Community Leader Launches Legacy Wealth Building Movement to Create Economic Empowerment
Nationwide — Linda Morgan Sam, an African American community leader and philanthropist from Los Angeles, California, is using her upcoming 64th birthday celebration to also spark a movement of generational […]
Black Judge in Steve Harvey's 2005 Divorce Case Accused of Corruption, Conspiracy, and Abuse of Power
Nationwide — After more than a decade forced into silence, civil rights advocate Essie Berry, widow of beloved actor Fred “Rerun” Berry, is stepping forward with grave allegations of judicial […]
Elon Musk Has Formed a New Political Party Amid Ongoing Feud With President Trump
Nationwide — Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched a new political party in the United States, declaring a sharp break from former ally and current President Donald Trump. The […]
5-Year-Old Black Boy is the Only Survivor of a Car Crash That Killed His Family in Georgia
Nationwide — Noah Mason, a 5-year-old boy from Bartow County, Georgia, survived a major crash on Interstate 75 that killed his parents and two older brothers in May 2024. After […]
Male Escort Sues Cassie, Claiming She Gave Him STD and Secretly Aborted Pregnancy
Nationwide — Clayton Howard, a male escort linked to Diddy’s sex trafficking case, is suing both Diddy and Cassie. He claims Cassie gave him an STD, aborted their baby without […]
19-Year-Old Brooklyn Teen Makes History as Youngest Black Female Chess Master
Nationwide — Meet Jessica Hyatt, the highest-rated African American female chess player ever and the youngest African-American woman to earn the National Master title. At just 19, she’s already rewriting […]
3-Month-Old Black Baby Dies After His Dad Drowned Him in Bucket of Laundry Detergent
Nationwide — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Lafayette, Indiana when a 3-month-old African American baby named Jacob Moneus was found dead after being drowned by his father in a bucket […]
Yes, Diddy's Fans Really Did Celebrate With Baby Oil After the Verdict
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ supporters gathered outside a New York courtroom to celebrate after the rapper was found guilty on two charges but acquitted on others in his sex […]
Maggots Seen on 24-Year-Old's Body at His Wake, Family Sues Funeral Home
Nationwide — The family of Torreon Williams, 24, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against a funeral home in Chesapeake, Virginia, after they discovered maggots in his casket during an […]
300 Black Educators Convene in Alabama at Summit About Making Classrooms More Technologically Advanced
Birmingham Nonprofit’s Partnership Model Unites Three Mayors with National Superintendent of the Year, Creating Scalable Blueprint for America’s Digital Skills Crisis Nationwide — Ed Farm successfully concluded its highly anticipated […]
This 73-Year-Old Black Educator is Still Shaping Classrooms and Changing Lives
Nationwide — At 73 years old, Areulia Davis continues to defy expectations and redefine what it means to be an educator. Far from slowing down, she remains deeply engaged in […]
Man Who Saved 9-Year-Old Girl from a Shark Attack Has Been Arrested by ICE
Nationwide — Luis Alvarez, a 31-year-old man who helped a 9-year-old girl who was bitten by a shark, is now in ICE custody after being arrested for allegedly driving without […]
48-Year-Old Black Deputy Killed by Inmate Who Escaped From Custody While Being Transported
Nationwide — Francisco Paul Flattes, a 56-year-old African American detention officer with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in Murphy, North Carolina, was shot and killed by an inmate during a […]
Former MLB Player Gets an Annual $1.2M Check Even Though He Hasn't Played in 24 Years
Nationwide — Former MLB player Bobby Bonilla, who hasn’t played professional baseball since 2001, still gets a check every year for nearly $1.2 million. The New York Mets have been […]
Nelly Calls Out Kamala Harris for Having a White Husband and Sending Black Men to Prison
Nationwide — Rapper Nelly has taken aim at Vice President Kamala Harris in a fiery rant, accusing her of locking up Black men and criticizing her marriage to a white […]
J.D. Vance Says Trump Has Saved More Black Lives Than Any Other U.S. Leader
Nationwide — Vice President JD Vance has posted a message on social media saying that former President Donald Trump has saved more Black lives than any leader in U.S. history, […]
Diddy's Kids Seen Celebrating, Doing Push-Ups on the Sidewalk After Verdict
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ family erupted into celebration after he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have imprisoned him for life. His children were later […]
Gas Station Clerk Who Shot Black Man Over Beef Jerky Sentenced to Decades in Prison
Nationwide — Moad Mohamed Al-Gaham, a former gas station clerk in Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to 20 to 50 years in prison after shooting and killing Anthony McNary during […]
Lifeguard Who Shot and Killed Black Teen Claims Self-Defense, Family Seeks Hate Crime Charges
Nationwide — Charles Leto, a 55-year-old seasonal lifeguard with the Chicago Park District, has been charged with murder and attempted murder after allegedly shooting two Black teenagers at Douglass Park. […]
Nelly Criticized for Telling Ashanti He Won’t Help Change Baby Diapers
Nationwide — Nelly is under fire after telling Ashanti on their reality show that he doesn’t plan to help with their baby. He openly said he won’t change diapers, sparking […]
Black Inmate Seeks Damages After His Locks Were Unlawfully Cut Off By Prison Officials
Nationwide — Damon Landor, a Rastafarian who had his locks cut by Louisiana prison officials against his religious beliefs, is now seeking damages. The Supreme Court agreed to hear his […]
President Trump's Feud With Elon Musk Escalates, Now He's Threatening to Deport Him
Nationwide — President Donald Trump reignited his feud with Elon Musk on July 1, threatening to consider deporting the billionaire entrepreneur to his native South Africa. The clash escalated after […]
Man Charged After Woman Jumps From Moving Car and Dies in Mississippi
Nationwide — Adam Cross, a 57-year-old man from Jackson County, Mississippi, faces a DUI charge after a woman, believed to be his girlfriend, jumped from his moving car and died. […]
No Limit Rapper Mia X Says She Refuses to Perform at Essence Fest With Master P
Nationwide — Rapper Mia X, the first female artist signed to Master P’s No Limit Records in the 1990s, has announced she will not perform during Master P’s final show […]
Haitian Entrepreneur Breaks Ground on New $30 Million Luxury Real Estate Project in Dominican Republic
Nationwide — Haitian entrepreneur Marcus Boereau has officially launched TAMAN, a $30 million luxury real estate development set to transform the residential landscape in Punta Cana, a major tourist destination […]
Black Relationship Expert Releases New Book, "Marriage and Maturity: The Truth About Holy Matrimony"
Nationwide — Why is marriage so challenging for many couples? The answer to this loaded question is not merely emotional in nature; it is developmental. Most marriage improvement books focus […]
Black Hairstylist of 30 Years Launches Personalized Hair Coaching Services on Zoom and In-Person
Nationwide — Angela Brown, a well-known entrepreneur and hairstylist from Memphis, Tennessee, has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years, specializing in healthy hair care. In 2016, she […]
Black Author Releases Futuristic Novel, “The United States of Africa,” Set in the Year 2525
Nationwide — The United States of Africa is a futuristic new novel set in the year 2525, when Africa is united as one country with the world’s most powerful economy […]
Black Woman, Daycare Owner Who Shot Her Ex-Husband for Abusing Children, Released from Prison
Nationwide — Shanteari Young, a daycare owner from Baltimore County, Maryland, who shot her ex-husband after discovering he was sexually abusing children at her daycare, has been released from prison […]
Black Couple Was on Vacation When HGTV Canceled Their Show, "Married to Real Estate"
Nationwide — Husband and wife, Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod, who are the African American hosts of Married to Real Estate, revealed that HGTV canceled their show unexpectedly while they […]
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 […]