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28-Year-Old Black Woman Died Hours After Plastic Surgery in Miami

Ahmonique Miller

Nationwide — Ahmonique Miller, a 28-year-old African American mother from Las Vegas, died just hours after getting a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction in Miami, Florida, back in March. She […]

T.D. Jakes Presents Black Teen Inventor and Her Mom With $200K Grand Prize After Winning National Competition

Founders of Gabby Bows being presented $200 grand prize by TD Jakes

Nationwide — 18-year-old Gabby Goodwin and her mom, Rozalynn, the founders of Confidence by GaBBY Goodwin, a trailblazing, Black-owned hair accessory brand, have won the $200,000 grand prize at the […]

Trump Does Not Have the Power to End Juneteenth, Not on His Own

President Trump and Juneteenth

Nationwide — Even as President Donald Trump pushes forward with efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, legal experts emphasize that he does not have the authority to […]

Wife of Eric Garner, Unarmed Black Man Killed By Police in 2014, Has Sadly Passed Away

Esaw, wife of Eric Garner

Nationwide — Esaw Snipes-Garner, the widow of Eric Garner, whose death at the hands of New York police officers helped ignite a national movement for racial justice, has passed away […]

Dr. Calvin D. Lawrence Becomes One of the First Black Americans to Earn a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Calvin D. Lawrence

Historic Achievement Underscores the Critical Need for Black Leadership in the Future of AI Nationwide — Dr. Calvin D. Lawrence, a trailblazing AI ethicist, engineer, and bestselling author, has made […]

Dr. Jamal Bryant's Juneteenth Celebration to Promote Black Entrepreneurship and Economic Justice, June 21-22

Dr. Jamal Bryant

Pop-up Marketplace Expands Bullseye Black Market Movement, Showcasing 100+ Black Entrepreneurs, June 21-22 Nationwide — Advancing efforts to promote Black entrepreneurship and economic justice, Dr. Jamal Bryant is celebrating Juneteenth […]

Registration Now Open for Baltimore's Premier Day of Giving Supporting Black-Led Organizations

Attendees at CLLCTIVLY event in Baltimore

24-Hour Crowdfunding Campaign Returns August 8, 2025, with Goal to Mobilize $2 Million for Community Changemakers Nationwide — CLLCTIVLY proudly announces that registration is now open for CLLCTIVGive 2025, the […]

Black Teen Waiting for Heart Transplant, His Graduation Ceremony Was Held at the Hospital

Taevion Norris

Nationwide — Taevion Norris, an 18-year-old African American teen from Illinois who couldn’t attend his high school graduation due to heart failure, got a special ceremony at the hospital where […]

Grandmother Arrested For Allegedly Helping Her Grandson Who Escaped From Prison

Connie Weeden and Jermaine Donald

Nationwide — Connie Weeden, a 59-year-old grandmother from Slidell, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly helping her grandson, Jermaine Donald, after he escaped from the Orleans Justice Center. Authorities say she […]

Black Woman's Life Tragically Ended After Drunk Driver Runs Red Light in North Carolina

Rashonda Greene

Nationwide — Rashonda Greene, a 45-year-old African American woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, was killed Monday night when a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into her […]

Brain-Dead Pregnant Mom Delivers Her Baby, Will Now Be Taken Off Life Support

Adriana Smith

Nationwide — Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old pregnant African American woman from Georgia who had been brain dead for months, has finally given birth, and her family says she will now […]

Black Woman Refused to Stand for National Anthem at Her Graduation, Sparks Debate

Black student refused to stand during national anthem

Nationwide — A viral video of an African American female student remaining seated during the national anthem at her college graduation has triggered strong reactions online. The clip, viewed nearly […]

Young Black Mom Charged After 2-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shoots Himself

Teasia Leonard

Nationwide — Teasia Leonard, a young African American mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, is facing a child endangerment charge after her 2-year-old son was shot inside her home. Authorities believe the […]

Black Firefighter With Locks Files Discrimination Complaint Against City of Philadelphia

Bariq Fluellen

Nationwide — Bariq Fluellen, an African American firefighter who has served the city of Philadelphia for over a decade, filed a formal discrimination complaint against the city after allegedly facing […]

Record Labels For Tupac, D’Angelo, Public Enemy Sued By Khallid Muhammad's Legacy Estate

Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad

Ice Cube, Black Thought, and Common Contacted in Efforts to Preserve the Legacy of Legendary Orator Dr. Khallid Muhammad Nationwide — The Estate of Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad has filed […]

16-Year-Old Black Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship for Her Contributions to Medical Drone Innovation

Kande Sill

Nationwide — University Technical College (UTC) student Kande Sill, who writes under the pseudonym Kande S. Summers, a gifted 16-year-old student, has been awarded the highly competitive Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. […]

Black Filmmaker and Director Team Up for Dark Romantic Comedy “Toxic” With All-Black Cast Now Streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime

Eric Brown and Ethan X Evans, writer and director of Toxic

Nationwide — Toxic, the wildly relatable dark romantic comedy from Cinnamon Brown Entertainment, is now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon. Written and produced by Eric Brown and directed by […]

Civil Rights Attorney Launches National Directory That Will Feature 1,000 Black Lawyers to Serve 1 Million Black Households

Kisha Brown, Founder of Justis Connection

Nationwide — Kisha A. Brown, Esq., an award-winning civil rights attorney and speaker Kisha A. Brown, Esq., is the founder of Justis Connection, a Black-owned legaltech platform committed to connecting […]

Season 2 to Launch of "Super CJ," a Black Boy Superhero Series, But Funding is Needed to Produce 25 Episodes

Super CJ Season Two

Nationwide — Yaba Baker, the creator and CEO of Just Like Me TV, is excited to announce the launch of its crowdfunding campaign to raise $150,000 for Season 2 of […]

R. Kelly Reportedly Overdosed in Prison and Rushed to Hospital, His Lawyer Says

Nationwide — R. Kelly’s attorney is accusing federal prison officials of intentionally endangering the singer’s life by administering a near-fatal dose of medication while he was being held in solitary […]

Beyoncé’s Foundation Awarding $10K Grants to Salon and Barbershop Owners Nationwide

Beyonce with her mom, Tina, representing their BeyGood Foundation

Nationwide — Beyoncé, her mom Tina Knowles, and her BeyGOOD Foundation have all partnered with her haircare brand Cécred to award $10,000 grants to salon and barbershop owners across the […]

2-Year-Old Missing Black Boy Found in East River, His Father Accused of Throwing Him

Montrell Williams

Nationwide — Montrell Williams, a 2-year-old African American boy from the Bronx, New York, was reported missing over a month ago. On Wednesday, police found a child’s body in the East […]

43-Year-Old Married School Counselor Sentenced for Inappropriate Relationship with Teen Student

Emily Nutley

Nationwide — Emily Nutley, a 43-year-old married woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in prison for having sex with a 17-year-old student in her school office. The […]

18-Year-Old Black Teen Who Just Graduated is Now Running for Mayor of His City

Brandon Moss

Nationwide — Brandon Moss, an 18-year-old African American teen from Fairfield, Alabama, who just recently graduated from high school, is now running for mayor of his hometown. He aims to […]

Trump Now Wants to Let Undocumented Immigrants Stay to Prevent Farm Labor Shortage

President Trump and some undocumented immigrants

Nationwide — After days of deploying troops to Los Angeles to deal with immigration riots, President Trump is now saying that he plans to ease his administration’s strict deportation policies […]

Black Women Fly Too: Meet the Founder of the First Black Female-Owned Drone Academy in Texas

Steffanie Rivers, Founder of TCB Drones

Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers—and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade. As the first Black woman […]

Latino Protesters Caught on Video Yelling Racial Slurs at Black Police Officer

Latino protester and Black police officer in LA

Nationwide — A viral video shows Latino protesters in Los Angeles shouting racist insults, including the N-word, at an African American police officer during protests against federal immigration raids. This […]

Tyler Perry Defends Exploiting Black Women's Trauma in His Films Including "Straw"

Nationwide — Tyler Perry addresses criticism over how he portrays African American women in his films, including his latest Netflix release, Straw. He says his work reflects real struggles and […]

Black Pastor Shot His Wife, Then Killed Himself Outside Alabama Church

Tyler Perry

Nationwide — In 2020, Ulysses Woodard, an African American pastor from Mobile, Alabama, shocked his church community when he shot his wife, Prophetess Alisha Woodard, outside a church after a […]

Black-Owned Safari Tour Company in Tanzania Celebrates Its 100th Customer with Unforgettable Mother-Daughter Adventure

Mother and Daughter on tour with Tanzania safari tour company

Nationwide — Visit Tanzania4Less, a premier Black-owned safari company, proudly announces a significant milestone: hosting its 100th customer last month. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to providing exceptional, affordable […]

Black Author Releases New Self-Help Book “Blame It on the Feel of Pain” About Detangling From Past Pain

Max W. Miller and bookcover

Nationwide — Get ready for a transformational journey toward inner peace as indie author Max W. Miller’s new self-help release, Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, inspires readers in […]

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV Talk Show Host, Dies at 52

Ananda Lewis

Nationwide — Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ and talk show host, has passed away at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed her death in a […]

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 […]