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Music Icon Babyface Disrespected in an Interview at the Grammys

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds

Nationwide — Legendary musician Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds was rudely interrupted during a Grammy red carpet interview when a reporter ignored him to yell over to pop star Chappell Roan. The […]

Black Author Says Her Divorced Parents Co-Parented So Well, She Didn’t Even Know They Were Divorced

Kylar Williams, author of Two Homes, One Heart

Nationwide — What does it mean to grow up in two homes but with one heart? Kylar Williams, a 22-year-old African American female author, tackles this profound question in her […]

Second Keynote Announced for Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit

Kely Nascimiento

Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced Kely Nascimento as the second keynote speaker for the Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit, […]

Kanye West and His Wife, Bianca, Rumored to Have Been Kicked Out of the Grammys

Kanye West and Bianca Censori

Nationwide — Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori made a quick appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. After walking the red carpet, the couple was suddenly gone, sparking rumors […]

Trump Administration Tells Justice Department to Freeze All Civil Rights Cases

President Donald Trump

Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s new Justice Department leadership has paused civil rights litigation and is reviewing police reform agreements made under the Biden administration. The move signals a major […]

At 28 Years Old, She Became Nigeria's First Female Boeing 787 Pilot

Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo

Nationwide — Captain Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo made history in 2018 as the first Nigerian woman to pilot a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Qatar Airways. At just 28 years old, she […]

Beyonce Makes History, Becomes First Black Woman to Win a Grammy For Best Country Album

Beyonce

Nationwide — Beyoncé has once again made history, becoming the first Black woman ever to win a Grammy for Best Country Album. Her groundbreaking achievement shatters barriers in a genre […]

Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav Performed for Families Affected by L.A. Wildfires

Chuck D and Flavor Flav

Nationwide — Rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav teamed up to help the Altadena community after the L.A. wildfires. They performed at a charity event and provided financial aid to […]

Raquel Riley Thomas Crowned Elite Mrs. Nigeria, Queen of the World 2025

Raquel Riley Thomas as Mrs. Nigeria

Library of Congress Honoree, Decorated Veteran, and Entrepreneur Advocates for Empowerment and Safety Nationwide — Global media and entertainment powerhouse, An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC proudly announces that its Founder […]

Kiah Duggins, Beloved HBCU Law Professor Among 67 Killed in DC Plane Crash

Kiah Duggins

Nationwide — 30-year-old Kiah Duggins, an African American law professor at Howard University and a Harvard Law graduate, was among the victims of a devastating midair collision between an American […]

Danasia Elder, Black Flight Attendant Killed on American Airlines Flight That Crashed in the Potomac River

Danasia Elder

Nationwide — Danasia Elder is the name of the African American flight attendant on the American Airlines flight that was landing at Reagan National Airport when it tragically crashed into […]

Hip-Hop Icon Rakim Enters Fintech Space as a Founder of Notes Technology

Rakim

Nationwide — Rakim, widely regarded as one of the greatest emcees of all time, is breaking new ground with Notes. This innovative financial technology and AI-powered platform merges ‘music, money, […]

Interactive Black History Course Opens Winter Enrollment Ahead of February Reflections

Students of the 3E Program for Social Justice Change

Nationwide — The 3E Program for Social Justice and Change is thrilled to announce that enrollment for its Winter 2025 semester is now open. This self-paced online U.S. History course […]

Family Files Lawsuit After Black Woman's Body Found Frozen to Death on Hospital Roof

Chelsea Adolphus

Nationwide — The family of Chelsea Adolphus, 28, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Illinois after she was found dead on the hospital’s […]

19-Year-Old Healthcare Worker Arrested For Posting Videos of Herself Twerking on a Disabled Man's Head

Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan

Nationwide — Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan, a 19-year-old healthcare worker who works at a facility in Loganville, Georgia, has been arrested for posting disturbing videos online of herself dancing on a […]

Black Mom Seeks Kidney Donor to Save Her 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Life

A'Rihanna Ames

Nationwide — Shannon Randleston, a 38-year-old African American mom from Vicksburg, Mississippi, is desperately searching for a kidney donor to save her five-year-old daughter, A’Rihanna Ames. The young girl’s kidney […]

Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Lyft Driver Refuses Her a Ride Because of Her Weight

Dajua Blanding

Nationwide — Dajua Blanding, a Detroit rapper known as Dank Demoss, is suing a Lyft driver for refusing her a ride because of her size. The driver, who arrived in […]

DJ Akademiks Sparks Backlash for "Grooming" a Minor on Livestream Podcast

DJ Akademiks

Nationwide — Hip-hop influencer and podcaster DJ Akademiks faces backlash after a live-stream podcast caught him making disturbing comments to a 15-year-old moderator. The Breakfast Club later aired the audio, […]

12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Drinking Milkshake at a Cafe

Mia St Hilaire

Nationwide — Mia St Hilaire, a 12-year-old Black girl from London, tragically died after consuming a milkshake at a local cafe that was prepared in an unclean blender, triggering a […]

Retired Black Federal Cop Starts Financial Coaching Business

Kurt Alexander

Nationwide — Meet Kurt Alexander, a retired African American federal police officer, who is now the Founder and CEO of Financial Revelation, LLC, a Metro Washington, DC-based financial coaching startup […]

Vision Films to Release Relationship Expert Aaron Jordan Jr.’s “Dating My Past” Movie in Time for Valentine’s Day

Dating My Past movie

Nationwide — Vision Films (“Vision”) announces the North American Transactional VOD release of TV personality and relationship expert Aaron Jordan Jr.’s full-length feature Dating My Past on February 11, 2025. […]

Snoop Dogg Defends His Performance at Trump's Event Amid Backlash, "I'm Still a Black Man"

Snoop Dogg defending his performance at Trump's event

Nationwide — Snoop Dogg addressed the backlash from fans who criticized him for performing at one of Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration events. In a recent Instagram Live session, the rapper fired […]

Black Senator From Oklahoma Handcuffed During Traffic Violation Stop

Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin

Nationwide — Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin had a heated confrontation with a Tulsa County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop on January 11th. She was handcuffed after repeatedly refusing […]

Black Relationship Expert Launches New Podcast, Aims to Connect One Million People

Tamika Carlton

Nationwide — In today’s fast-paced world, where relationships often feel transactional, Tamika Carlton is on a mission to inspire deeper, more meaningful connections. She has launched The Real Connect Podcast […]

Former Black Educator of 20 Years Launches Luxury Wellness Retreat For Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals

Toni Estell, Founder of Macaron High

Nationwide — Toni Estell is the Founder and CEO of Macaron High, a Black-owned wellness brand that empowers high-achieving women to reclaim their energy, align with their purpose, and redefine […]

Black Man Arrested for Making Violent Threats Against President Trump

Shannon Deparraro Atkins

Nationwide — Shannon Depararro Atkins, a 46-year-old African American man from Florida, was arrested for allegedly posting violent threats against President Trump on social media. The FBI launched an investigation […]

Cruise Line in Australia Apologizes For Crew Costumes That Resemble KKK Hoods

P&O Cruises Australia Crew

Nationwide — P&O Cruises Australia has issued an apology after crew costumes were supposedly “mistakenly” interpreted as resembling Ku Klux Klan hoods during a family Christmas event. The company clarified […]

Atlanta Rapper DJ Unk Dies at 43, Wife Confirms Cause of Death

DJ Unk

Nationwide — The wife of rapper DJ Unk, who sadly passed away at the young age of 43 on January 24th, has confirmed that he suffered a heart attack in […]

Trump's DEI Ban Removes Black History About Tuskegee Airmen from Air Force Training

Tuskegee Airmen

Nationwide — The U.S. Air Force has removed lessons on the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) from its training programs following President Donald Trump’s order to end […]

Mississippi Wants to Pay Bounty Hunters a $1K Reward to Hunt Down Illegal Immigrants

Illegal immigrants in Mississippi

Nationwide — DeSoto County in Mississippi has introduced a controversial plan to reward individuals $1,000 for reporting undocumented immigrants. The proposed “bounty hunter” program, House Bill 1484, aims to assist […]

A$AP Rocky Faces Jury with No Black Members in Felony Assault Trial

ASAP Rocky and Rihanna

Nationwide — A$AP Rocky will be judged by a jury of 12 in his felony assault trial, but none of the jurors are Black. The jury, selected in downtown L.A., […]

Stephen A. Smith Defends Snoop and Nelly's Performances at Trump's Inauguration

Stephen A. Smith, Nelly and Snoop Dogg

Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith is speaking out in defense of rappers like Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and Soulja Boy who performed at events surrounding Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. Smith said […]

Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"

Rapper Trick Daddy

Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]

Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal

Akon defends polygamy

Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]

NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"

Tyrese Haliburton

Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]

Ghanaians Leave as Historic Diaspora Returns Home; International Survey Explores Identity, Transition, and Life in Ghana

Decade of Our Repatriation (DOOR)

Endorsed by Ghana’s Office of the President, the initiative captures public feedback and delivers data-driven insights to strengthen systems for Ghanaians and the Historic Diaspora Nationwide — As more Ghanaians […]

Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center

Dr. Dina Strachan, Black founder of Aglow Dermatology in Manhattan

Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]

From a 1.5 GPA to a Ph.D., Meet the Black Educator of Nearly 50 Years Inspiring Young Black Males

Dr. Jerome M. Johnson

Nationwide — Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson was once a struggling student himself with a 1.5 GPA, but now he’s a respected scholar with almost 50 years of experience as an […]

Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring

Jazz Urbane Cafe in Boston, Nubian Square

Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]

Former Pastor Says "God Doesn't Need Your Money," Exposes Prosperity Gospel Culture

Reuben Armstrong

Nationwide — Reuben Armstrong, a former minister turned best-selling author and activist, is stepping into one of the most controversial religious debates in America with his bold new book, God […]

Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times

Tory Lanez sues prison

Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]

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 […]