Nationwide — Nijah Bullock, a 28-year-old African American mother from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, confronted her neighbor after he abducted her 8-year-old daughter, sparking a standoff with police and gunfire. Thankfully, no […]
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Black Female Private Investigator Lands New Netflix Series, Celebrates 15 Years as the Owner of a Detective Agency
Nationwide — Breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated industry and redefining what it means to be a private investigator, Brianne Joseph, owner of the six-figure detective agency Sly Fox Investigations, is […]
President Trump Calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett “Low IQ,” She Responds
Nationwide — Jasmine Crockett, an African American congresswoman in Texas, pushed back against President Trump after he called her “low IQ.” She urged Americans not to give in to intimidation, […]
Trump Says There Are 'Two N-Words' That Can't Be Used in Public
Nationwide — Trump drew attention at Quantico Marine Corps Base when he told top military leaders there are “two N-words” that cannot be used. He also joked about firing generals, […]
19-Year-Old Black Student and Aspiring Model Loses Legs and Fingers After Mistaking Meningitis for Flu
Nationwide — Ketia Moponda, a 19-year-old who dreamed of becoming a model, lost both legs and several fingers after mistaking meningitis for the flu. She collapsed in her college dorm […]
Pregnant Black Woman Survives Being Shot 10 Times Outside Her Home in Memphis
Nationwide — Kierra Maxwell, an African American mother from Memphis, Tennessee, was pregnant when she was ambushed in her driveway and shot ten times. Her boyfriend was killed during the […]
High School Basketball Coach Faces 110 Years in Prison for Abusing Student
Nationwide — Willie Alexander, Jr., a 50-year-old former assistant basketball coach in Mississippi, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 14-year-old student-athlete. The crimes, spanning months, involved grooming and out-of-state trips. […]
FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Agents Who Knelt During 2020 George Floyd Protests
Nationwide — FBI Director Kash Patel has fired agents photographed kneeling during racial justice protests in Washington, D.C., after George Floyd’s death in 2020. The decision has drawn criticism from […]
ICE Arrests Public School Superintendent in Iowa Over His Immigration Status
Nationwide — Ian Andre Roberts, a superintendent of a public school district in Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested Friday by federal immigration agents who said he was in the country […]
Missing Black Mom and Her 3-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead Days After Being Reported Missing
Nationwide — Shardee McGill, a 33-year-old African American mother, and her 3-year-old daughter, Janae, from Jackson, Mississippi, were found dead in Alabama days after being reported missing from their home. […]
Bondage to Brilliance: The Foundational Black American Legacy They Tried to Bury
By Venita Maria Benitez – President, National Freedom Day Foundation Royal Descendant of the 1606 Virginia Charter and Revolutionary War Patriots Nationwide — “I am the echo of rifle fire […]
Black Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Sells His Company to the Nation’s Largest Towing Firm
Nationwide — Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Early Walker, best known for his success and community-driven leadership, has officially sold his company to the largest towing and vehicle management firm in […]
Black Mom Speaks Out: "My Daughter Was Taken by My Adoptive Parents"
Nationwide — Madison Wolfe and her husband Wesley — a proud Black and Mexican family — say they have been living a nightmare for over a year. According to Madison, […]
Local Community Joins Parade to Support 9-Year-Old Black Boy Battling Cancer
Nationwide — Terence Harris Jr., a 9-year-old African American boy from Alliance, Ohio, was surprised with a parade of hundreds of people and more than 100 vehicles, all coming together […]
Black UPS Driver Quits After His Boss Says He Can’t Pick Up His Sick Daughter
Nationwide — An unnamed African American father working as a UPS driver has quit his job after his supervisors told him he could not leave to pick up his sick […]
8-Year-Old Black Boy Tragically Dies Hours After Backyard Swing Set Collapsed on Him
Nationwide — Cortez “CJ” Williams Jr., an 8-year-old African American boy from St. Louis County, Missouri, died after a backyard swing set collapsed on him. Though he first appeared fine, […]
Serena Williams Says a Cotton Plant Decoration at NYC Hotel Makes Her Feel "Uneasy"
Nationwide — Serena Williams raised concerns after noticing a cotton plant decoration at a New York City hotel. The 43-year-old tennis legend shared videos on Instagram, telling followers the display […]
Black Founder Launches 2-Day Summit Fueling the Future of Black Indie Film and Immersive Storytelling
Nationwide — DeShuna Spencer, Founder and CEO of kweliTV and her 501(c)(3) partner, the Black Indie Creatives Coalition (BICC), have announced Black.Indie.Ignite., a two-day gathering on October 3-4, 2025, in […]
Man Accidentally Released from Prison After Being Convicted of Murder
Nationwide — Anthony Green, a 24-year-old African American man from Memphis, Tennessee, who was convicted of first-degree murder, walked free from custody due to a paperwork mistake tied to a […]
Assistant Principal Killed By Her Husband While at School in Front of Students
Nationwide — Nerissa Lee, an assistant principal at Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn, Illinois, was killed by her husband in a shooting outside the campus on Tuesday afternoon. Her mother […]
6 Years Later, the Family of Missing Black Postal Worker Still Seeking Answers
Nationwide — The family of Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, is still seeking answers six years after she went missing. Coles was three months pregnant […]
Singer Mario Addresses Rumors About Him Not Liking Black Women
Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to online rumors claiming he does not like Black women, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, […]
Black Author Aims to Break Generational Cycles, Challenges the Prison of the Mind in Black Families
Author Jasmine Shegog’s first adult book equips readers with faith-rooted tools to heal trauma, reclaim emotional strength, and build lasting legacies. Nationwide — Author and entrepreneur Jasmine Shegog has released […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who is Mastering the Art of Building Networks and Social Media
Nationwide — Dr. Jacqueline King, PhD, is a visionary leader whose unique ability to build powerful networks and leverage social media has transformed countless lives and businesses. As the Founder […]
The Kelly Levert Group Honors Legacy and Prepares for Major Milestones
Nationwide — The Levert name has long been recognized in the music industry, celebrated for its soulful voices, dynamic performances, and lasting influence on generations of listeners. Today, that legacy […]
Black Man Wins $25M Settlement After 38 Years in Prison For a Crime He Didn't Commit
Nationwide — Maurice Hastings, an African American man who spent 38 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, has received a $25 million settlement after DNA evidence […]
Black Mom Upset After 8-Year-Old Son Suffers Neck Injury on School Playground
Nationwide — Fatiha King, an African American mother from Apollo Beach, Florida, is demanding answers after her 8-year-old son Bryson came home with a swollen abrasion on his neck. She […]
13-Year-Old Black Boy Shot in the Head Dies Days Later in NYC Hospital
Nationwide — Sanjay Samuel, a 13-year-old African American boy who was recently shot in the head in Queens, died two days later in the hospital. Police are still searching for […]
White Conservative Calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a "Ghetto Black B****," Sparks Outrage
Nationwide — Conservative commentator Laura Loomer is facing heavy backlash once again after directing a racist attack toward Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. Loomer, who has long been criticized for inflammatory […]
Trump Slams ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, "I Can't Believe They Gave Him His Job Back"
Nationwide — Trump is criticizing ABC for putting Jimmy Kimmel back on air after his suspension, saying the network had told the White House the show was canceled. He mocked […]
Woman Arrested After Viral Video Shows Her Attacking, Dumping Soda on 11-Year-Old Black Boy
Nationwide — Kimberly Jennings, a 62-year-old woman from Greensboro, North Carolina, has been arrested after a viral video showed her dumping soda on an 11-year-old boy’s face and striking him […]
Black Woman Faces 10 Years in Prison for Using Food Stamps to Buy Food for a Bake Sale
Nationwide — Talia C. Teneyuque, a 32-year-old African American woman from Saginaw, Michigan, is facing serious charges after prosecutors accused her of allegedly misusing food stamps to buy baking supplies […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Needed Two Surgeries After Fire Extinguisher Falls on Her Foot at Daycare
Nationwide — Jynesis Daniel, a 2-year-old African American girl from McDonough, Georgia, lost one of her toes after a fire extinguisher reportedly fell from a wall and severely injured her […]
White Man Restrained with Duct Tape on Flight After Alleged Racial Slurs Says He Doesn’t Remember Anything
Nationwide — Arthur “Layne” Lundeen, a white man who was restrained on an American Airlines flight after an alleged outburst involving racial slurs and physical altercations, says he does not remember […]
18-Year-Old Black College Student Dies After Being Dropped Off at Hospital Following Fraternity Event
Nationwide — Anthony Joseph Blas, an 18-year-old African American college student from California, died after he was taken to a hospital in an unresponsive condition. The Cal State Fullerton student had […]
50 Cent Praises Rapper Lil Durk’s ‘Billion Dollar Lawyer’ After His Acquittal
Nationwide — Rapper and film mogul 50 Cent is praising Lil Durk’s attorney, Drew Findling, after the Chicago rapper was acquitted of all five charges in his federal murder-for-hire trial. […]
Diddy's Lawyers Withdraw From His $100M Defamation Lawsuit, Citing Unpaid Bills
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs could soon have a different legal team in his $100 million defamation lawsuit after one of his law firms asked a federal court to let […]
Meet the Black Teacher Who Makes Her 3rd Graders Earn Salaries and Pay Rent at School
Nationwide — Shelby Lattimore, an African American teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina, charges her third-grade students rent to use their desks, fines them for missed homework, and pays them salaries for […]
Beyoncé’s Cécred Haircare Brand Expands into Almost 100 Stores in the UK
Nationwide — Beyoncé is taking her award-winning haircare brand Cécred to the United Kingdom, marking the company’s first physical retail expansion outside the U.S. The brand will launch at 90 […]
Gladys Knight’s Son Says Her Husband is Pushing Her to Keep Touring "Until She Passes Away"
Nationwide — Gladys Knight continues to perform onstage despite saying she plans to cut back on touring, a decision that has intensified a public dispute between her son, Shanga Hankerson, and […]
Black Reporter Receives $100K Settlement From City of Phoenix After Being Handcuffed While Reporting
Nationwide — Dion Rabouin, an African American journalist with The Wall Street Journal who was handcuffed while reporting outside a bank in Phoenix, Arizona, has reached a $100,000 settlement with […]
Chris Brown Says He Doesn't Want the Award Anymore After Texas State Rep. Apologizes for Honoring Him
Nationwide — Texas State Rep. Venton Jones apologized after facing backlash for recognizing Chris Brown with a Texas state proclamation, but Brown rejected the honor and criticized the lawmaker for addressing […]
23-Year-Old Who Made History as Georgia’s Youngest Mayor Removed From Office for Misconduct
Nationwide — Jayden Williams, who became Georgia’s youngest mayor at 22, has been removed from office in Stockbridge just 10 months after taking the position. The Stockbridge City Council voted […]
NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers
Nationwide — The NAACP DuPage County Branch will host an evening dedicated to celebrating community leadership, scholarship, service, civil rights, and equal opportunity. The annual fundraiser brings together community advocates, […]
Black Dad Launches Sanitary Napkin Brand With His 3 Daughters After His Wife’s Struggles With Heavy Bleeding
Nationwide — Demond Crump, an African American father and entrepreneur, turned a difficult health experience in his own family into a mission to make menstrual health easier to discuss. After […]
NBA Legend Byron Scott Files for Bankruptcy, Temporarily Stopping Sexual Assault Trial
Nationwide — Former Los Angeles Lakers star and coach Byron Scott has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, putting a civil trial over a sexual assault lawsuit on hold. The case […]
Trump Says America Can’t Afford to Pay Black People Reparations While Promising $5K to Republican Supporters
Nationwide — President Trump criticized reparations for descendants of enslaved Americans during a Sept. 9 speech in Dallas, Texas, arguing that the country cannot afford the payments while promoting his […]
Black Police Officer Called a "Liar" for Reporting His Captain Who Used the N-Word Gets $1.1M Settlement
Nationwide — Ahmed Lawson, an African American police officer in Asbury Park, New Jersey, will receive $1.185 million under a settlement in his lawsuit against the city and its police […]
15-Year-Old Girl Faces Charges After Pushing a Black Man in Front of a Moving Train
Nationwide — Kyle Bickham, a 29-year-old African American man from Chicago, was killed after 3 people reportedly pushed him from a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train. A 15-year-old […]
Incarcerated Women Gain Job Skills Through New Nail Tech School in Mississippi Prison
Nationwide — Incarcerated women at the Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women now have an opportunity to train for a career before they return to their communities. A new state board-certified […]
Tyler Perry Says He's Leaving Atlanta and Moving to Puerto Rico
Nationwide — Tyler Perry says he plans to leave Atlanta and move to Puerto Rico in 2027 as he prepares for a slower pace of life. After decades of maintaining a […]
Black Health Experts and Pioneers in Sickle Cell Disease to Convene at 2026 Annual Convention
Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, will hold its 54th annual national convention […]
Black Scholars, Activists, and Community Leaders Unite for Summit Highlighting Critical Fight Against Black Historical Erasure
Author and Journalist Joy-Ann Reid Headlines 20th Annual Black New England Conference October 23 & 24, 2026 Nationwide — The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire announces the 20th Annual […]
Black Girls’ Hair Becomes a Superpower in International Educator Naiyana Thues’ New Children’s Book
Nationwide –What if every cornrow could reveal a new path, every Afro puff could unlock courage, and every twist could carry the power to heal? International educator and children’s author […]
Janet Jackson Rumored to Be Engaged to Louis Farrakhan's Son
Nationwide — Janet Jackson is reportedly engaged to Mustapha Farrakhan Jr., the son of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan. The singer has kept her relationship private, but reports […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Who Had Just Graduated High School Killed in Labor Day Shooting
Nationwide — Drevion Brewer, an African American teen from LaGrange, Georgia, was killed in a Labor Day shooting that also killed another teenager and wounded a third person. Brewer, 17, […]
Woman Who Spent $27K on Her Daughter's Prom Sentenced to Prison for Pandemic Relief Loan Fraud
Nationwide — Treva Harris, a 50-year-old African American woman from Medford, New Jersey, who went viral for paying $27,000 for her daughter’s princess-themed prom, has been sentenced to federal prison […]
Actress Sandra Bullock Says She Fears for Her Black Children as They Grow Older
Nationwide — Sandra Bullock is opening up about the fear she faces as her two Black children grow older and become more independent. The actress knows she cannot always be […]
Three People Charged in Death of 6-Year-Old Black Girl Left Inside Hot Daycare Van
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old Memphis girl, died after she was left inside a daycare van for hours, and three people connected to the facility have now been indicted […]
24-Year-Old Black Police Recruit Heading to Academy Sadly Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Nationwide — Moses Russ, a 24-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, tragically passed away in a motorcycle crash while on his way to the police academy, just months after […]
Meet the Black Woman Survivor From the 9/11 Attacks Who Was the Last Person Rescued From the Rubble
Nationwide — Genelle Guzman-McMillan, an African American woman who survived the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was buried beneath the World Trade Center for 27 hours before rescuers reached her. She had […]
19-Year-Old Black Teen Who Shot a Mall Gunman in Self-Defense Sentenced Because He Didn't Have a Permit
Nationwide — Martinez Long, a 19-year-old African American teen from Dearborn, Michigan, was sentenced to two years of probation after fatally shooting a gunman during a chaotic confrontation at Fairlane […]
Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Breakup with Klay Thompson 5 Months Later
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has opened up about the difficult period following her breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson, revealing that the experience left her feeling like she had […]
One of the Twin Sisters Convicted of Killing Their Mom Released From Prison After 16 Years
Nationwide — Tasmiyah Whitehead, one of the twin sisters convicted in the killing of their mother, Jarmecca “Nikki” Whitehead, has been released on parole after more than 16 years in […]