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Black Couple Launches Online Marketplace Featuring Black-Owned Products and Services

Sterling and Benita Reed

Nationwide — Where some see barriers, Sterling Reed sees building blocks. A T-7 paraplegic since 1995, Sterling has turned his journey into a mission of purpose and empowerment. Alongside his […]

Black Teens Launch New Youth Talk Show Created to Inspire and Empower the Next Generation

The Nick and JJ Show

Nationwide — 14-year-old Nicholas Buamah and 13-year-old Janae Madison are making history as the new hosts of The Nick and JJ Show, a vibrant new talk show hosted by teen […]

Black Mom Dies Days After Son’s Murder, Family Says Heartbreak Was the Cause

Tasha and Tee'Andrick Lawson

Nationwide — Tasha Lawson, an African American mother from Hazlehurst, Georgia, died on April 13th, just days after her 20-year-old son, Tee’Andrick Lawson, was found beaten to death in his […]

Harvard University Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over DEI Ban

President Trump

Nationwide — Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it froze more than $2.2 billion in approved research funding. The university claims the move is unconstitutional […]

Chicago Police Officers Seen on Camera Flirting With a Black Woman They Were Arresting

Ebonie Collins

Nationwide — Ebonie Collins, a 27-year-old African American woman from Chicago, led police on a high-speed chase through the city after speeding and sideswiping cars. Following her arrest, officers made […]

Bodies of Six Women Found Dead in One Week, Serial Killer Suspected

Paige Fannon, Denise Leary, Michele Romano

Nationwide — Serial killer suspicions are growing online after six bodies were found across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island within five weeks. While police say the cases are unrelated, the […]

Najah Roberts Empowers Black Women to Lead the Digital Asset Revolution Through Her New Book

Najah Roberts, author of Queens in Crypto

Nationwide — Najah Roberts, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency space and the owner of the first Black woman-owned brick-and-mortar Bitcoin Bank, has released a groundbreaking new book, Queens in Crypto: […]

Cardi B Supports #1 Black-Owned, Plant-Based Feminine Hygiene Brand During Coachella Weekend

Cardi B with the owners of Her Fantasy Box

Nationwide — Her Fantasy Box, a Black-owned lifestyle brand championing unapologetic self-expression, elevated intimacy, and sophisticated female health, made a commanding statement during Coachella Weekend 2025, solidifying its place as […]

Black Entrepreneur Makes History as Irvine Valley College Foundation's Award of Excellence Recipient

Robert Flournoy

Nationwide — Depression is the clinical term for a person who is going through an emotional and physical disorder characterized by a general loss of interest and chronic feelings of […]

Pamela Goodwine, Kentucky’s First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice, Takes Oath

Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine

Nationwide — Meet Pamela Goodwine, who made history as the first African American woman to be elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court. She was officially sworn in as justice during […]

78-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Oldest Person to Become Mayor of Oakland

Barbara Lee, Oakland mayor

Nationwide — Barbara Lee, an African American woman who was a former U.S. Representative, has won Oakland, California’s special mayoral election, beating city council member Loren Taylor. She will serve […]

Cassie Asks Judge to Block Diddy’s Request for Her Personal Bank Records

Cassie and Diddy

Nationwide — Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura is asking a judge to block Diddy’s attempt to access her bank statements and an alleged unpublished book about him. She says his […]

Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Advancing Health Equity for Black and Hispanic Women in Executive Leadership

Sonji Young

During National Minority Health Month, Leading Advocate Calls for Bold Employer Action to Support the Well-Being of Women of Color in the C-Suite Nationwide — In recognition of National Minority […]

Sibling of Two Black Sisters Who Died in Wrongful Death Cases Files Lawsuit Against Univ. of South Florida

Angela Washington Debose and her two sisters

Nationwide — The first story of this series concerned a Black family, the Washingtons, seeking justice for the wrongful death of their two sisters. Angela Washington DeBose (a.k.a. DeBose) is […]

Karmelo Anthony's Mom Speaks Out, "We Don't Deserve to Be Lied About"

Kala Hayes, Karmelo Anthony's mother

Nationwide — Kala Hayes, the mother of Karmelo Anthony, the Black teen charged with murder in a fatal school track meet stabbing in Frisco, Texas, has spoken publicly for the […]

Black Teen's Mom Demands Answers After Her Son Attacked by White Teens on NYC Subway

Monique Whyte

Nationwide — A 16-year-old African American teen was brutally attacked by a group of white teens at a Brooklyn subway station, and his mom, Monique Whyte, is now demanding justice. […]

Award-Winning Black Couple Celebrates 35th Anniversary, 500K Books Sold, and 10 Years of Their Marriage Workshops

Rufus and Jenny Triplett

Nationwide — Celebrating the hard work and milestone achievement of self-publishing with over 500,000 copies sold independently, worldwide, is a husband and wife team that has broken barriers in marriage […]

TikTok Fans Swoon Over Chinese Man Rapping to His Black Wife

Nazirite and Sabelo, TikTok couple

Nationwide — Nazarite and Sabelo, a Chinese and Black couple from South Africa, are going viral on TikTok for their sweet chemistry and trendy videos. Their TikTok account has a […]

19-Year-Old Dominique Malonga Becomes Youngest WNBA Draft Pick in History

Dominique Malonga, WNBA Seattle Storm

Nationwide — Dominique Malonga, a 19-year-old Black teen from France, has made history as the youngest player ever drafted by the WNBA. The Seattle Storm picked her second overall, making […]

Gayle King Defends Blue Origin Space Mission Amid Controversy

Gayle King responds to space mission backlash

Nationwide — Gayle King has responded to criticism after joining Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, an all-female spaceflight that happened on April 14. Though the 10-minute journey marked a historic milestone, […]

Target CEO Brian Cornell Requests Meeting With Al Sharpton About DEI Boycott

Brian Cornell and Al Sharpton

Nationwide — Target CEO Brian Cornell is scheduled to meet this week in New York with civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, as the company faces mounting backlash over its […]

Black Veteran's $30 Million Lawsuit Against LAPD and City of Los Angeles Set For Trial

Slade Douglas

Nationwide — A brutal case of police misconduct is heading to trial, exposing new, damning developments in a $30 million lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department. This case stems […]

Mr. J Uses Hip-Hop to Teach SEL and Empower Children Through Music

Hey It's Mr J

Educator-turned-creator builds a growing platform blending movement, mindfulness, and life lessons Nationwide — In the ever-expanding world of children’s content, one creator is standing out—not just with beats and rhymes, […]

Parents Arrested After 3-Year-Old Found Crying on Roof of Their Home

Mason and Sonya Adkins, parents arrested after child found crying on roof

Nationwide — A West Virginia couple has been arrested after police discovered a 3-year-old child stranded on the roof of a home in Gilmer County — a disturbing case that […]

El Salvador President Refuses to Return Man Accidentally Deported by Trump

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump

Nationwide — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said he will not send back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported from the U.S., despite the Supreme Court ordering his return. […]

Trump Wants Harvard University to Apologize For Refusing to End Its DEI Programs

President Trump

Nationwide — President Donald Trump has demanded an apology from Harvard University and warned he may revoke its tax-exempt status. This came after Harvard rejected his administration’s demands to cancel […]

Tyra Banks Explains Why She Moved to Australia with Her Family

Tyra Banks in Australia

Nationwide — Supermodel Tyra Banks, 51, has moved to Australia with her partner, Louis Bélanger-Martin, and their 9-year-old son, York. She says the move was driven by her growing ice […]

Black Teen From Louisiana Accepted to 75 Colleges, Earns $1M in Scholarships

Makenzie Williams

Nationwide — Makenzie Williams, a 17-year-old African American student from Monroe, Louisiana, has been accepted into over 75 colleges and awarded more than $1 million in scholarships. She is graduating […]

Father Says His 11-Year-Old Daughter was Beaten and Dragged at School By Her Bully's Mom

William Spencer 11-year-old daughter

Nationwide — William Spencer, an African American father from Clairton, Pennsylvania, says his 11-year-old daughter was attacked outside Clairton Elementary School by the mother of a 7-year-old boy who had […]

Black Entrepreneurs Make History at the World’s Largest Women’s Bowling Event

Cynthia Cureton-Robles and Curtis Alexander

Nationwide — Cynthia Cureton-Robles, the co-founder and CEO of TRONUS, and Curtis Alexander, who founded TRZ Recovery are making history in the world of bowling. Both of their companies, which […]

George Bell, Once the Tallest Man in the United States, Sadly Dies at 67

George Bell

Nationwide — George Bell, who was once the tallest man in the United States at 7 feet, 8 inches, has died at age 67. He was remembered for his kindness […]

Black Judge Who Reduced Karmelo Anthony's Bail Getting Death Threats, Gets Added Security

Judge Angela Tucker

Nationwide — Angela Tucker, an African American district judge in Collin County, Texas, is facing threats and heightened public scrutiny after she reduced the bail of Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old […]

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 […]