Nationwide — ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul, widely recognized as The Mo You Know, has been selected to serve as a red carpet correspondent for the Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards, presented […]
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Kenny Lattimore and His Wife, Judge Faith, Expose People Spreading False Rumors About Their Marriage
Nationwide — Attorney Faith Jenkins-Lattimore and singer Kenny Lattimore are fighting back against false stories about their marriage circulating on YouTube. Anonymous channels posted videos claiming cheating, divorce, and personal drama, […]
72-Year-Old Woman Dies a Week After Police Allegedly Used Excessive Force
Nationwide — Yolanda Ramirez, a 72-year-old woman from Brentwood, California, died a week after a police encounter that began as a family dispute. Her family believes she was a victim […]
"Teacher of the Year" Suspended After Allegedly Trying to Run Over Her Baby Daddy
Nationwide — Sade Delesia Nacheyle Nelson, a 37-year-old African American who was named 2025 Teacher of the Year at St. John’s High School in Charleston, South Carolina, has been placed on […]
Black Metro Bus Driver, Mom of 3 Killed in Hit-and-Run While on Break
Nationwide — Tanya Perry, an African American mother of three and a Los Angeles Metro bus operator, was killed in a hit-and-run crash while on break in Eagle Rock. Her […]
Two Black Women from the Same City Turn 100 Years Old Together
Nationwide — Two African American women from Mississippi, Lizzie Adkins and Amanda Page, turned 100 together and celebrated the occasion at a senior center in Tampa, Florida. Surrounded by family, […]
States That Issued Food Stamps Now Being Ordered to Stop and "Undo" It
Nationwide — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered all states to stop issuing full food stamp benefits for November and to reverse any payments already made, after a […]
Two Major League Baseball Players for Cleveland Guardians Indicted for Rigging Games
Nationwide — Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been indicted on multiple federal charges for allegedly conspiring with sports bettors to manipulate the outcomes of certain […]
Trump Promises Americans Will Receive $2K Each From Tariff Revenue Collected By His Administration
Nationwide — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his administration plans to distribute at least $2,000 per person to Americans using revenue generated from tariffs collected on foreign imports. Writing […]
Trump Pardons Former Pro Baseball Player Darryl Strawberry for Tax Evasion and Drug Charges
Nationwide — President Trump has granted a full pardon to former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry, clearing him of past tax evasion and drug-related convictions. The White House said […]
Kim Kardashian Fails the Bar Exam as She Seeks to Become a Lawyer
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian revealed that she did not pass the California bar exam but remains committed to becoming a licensed attorney. The 45-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur, who […]
Meet Two Young Black MAGA Fans Who Want to Grow Trump's Movement
Nationwide — CJ Pearson and Janiyah Thomas are among a new generation of young Black conservatives gaining national attention for their outspoken support of President Trump and their efforts to […]
Black Woman Dies in Crash That Caused Her Vehicle to Flip Twice, But Her Baby Survived
Nationwide — The family and community of Morgan Ray, a 37-year-old African American assistant middle school principal from Aurora, Colorado, are mourning her tragic death following a car crash on […]
Order for Trump to Fund SNAP Benefits Halted by Only Black Female Judge on U.S. Supreme Court
Nationwide — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the only African American female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, stepped in to temporarily block a lower court’s order that would have required […]
Black Man and His 3-Year-Old Granddaughter Died in UPS Plane Crash in Louisville
Nationwide — The death toll has risen to 13 after a UPS plane departing Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport crashed in a ball of flames earlier this week. Two of […]
Babysitter Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing 22-Month-Old Boy in Michigan
Nationwide — Kimora Hodges, a 24-year-old African American woman from Roseville, Michigan, will spend the rest of her life in prison for killing a toddler she was hired to care […]
White Teen Convicted of 11 Rape-Related Charges Faces No Jail Time, Just Community Service
Nationwide — Jesse Butler, an 18-year-old from Stillwater, Oklahoma, avoided decades behind bars after admitting to raping and assaulting two teenage girls. Despite facing up to 78 years in prison, […]
Black Dad Killed for Reporting His Teen Daughter's Rape and Refusing $12K Bribe
Nationwide — Kcoree Warren, an African American father from Ferguson, Missouri, was shot and killed after reporting the rape of his 15-year-old daughter and rejecting a $12,000 bribe to stay […]
White Teacher Shot By 6-Year-Old Student Awarded $10M After Suing Black School Principal
Nationwide — Abby Zwerner, a former teacher from Newport News, Virginia, won $10 million in a lawsuit against her school’s assistant principal, Ebony Parker, who is Black, after being shot […]
B.E. Academy for Girls Named Contender for Prestigious $1 Million Yass Prize
Nashville’s first new all-girls school in over 70 years recognized among the nation’s most innovative education providers. Nationwide — B.E. Academy for Girls, an independent, culturally responsive STEAM school in […]
Meet the Financial Therapist Helping Black Families Overcome Financial Trauma
Nationwide — In a striking convergence of life and work, award-winning financial therapist and Forbes columnist Rahkim Sabree announces the release of his new book, Overcoming Financial Trauma: How to […]
NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]
Trump Administration to Cut Thousands of Flights at 40 Major Airports
Nationwide — The Trump administration announced that it will mandate a 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 major U.S. airports beginning tomorrow if lawmakers fail to reach an agreement […]
Black Woman Wrongfully Arrested for Charges Meant for White Woman With the Same Name
Nationwide — Nickie Sledge, a 49-year-old African American woman from Canton, Georgia, says she was wrongfully arrested and jailed after police mistook her for a White woman from Kentucky who has […]
2-Year-Old Black Boy from St. Louis Assaulted and Strangled By His Babysitter
Nationwide — Bre’Yon Wells, a two-year-old African American boy from St. Louis, Missouri, was sexually assaulted and strangled to death by his babysitter, a man his mother trusted while she […]
Man Gets 20 Years in Prison After 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies of Fentanyl Overdose
Nationwide — Michael Reed, a 28-year-old man from Mansfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing serious injury to his 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, […]
White Teacher Who Had Inappropriate Relationship with Student Won't Have to Register As Sex Offender
Nationwide — Kayla Nicole O’Dell, a 34-year-old teacher from Kilgore, Texas, who is White, will not be required to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to having an […]
Two Black Women Make History as the First Black Mayors of Albany and Syracuse, New York
Nationwide — Sharon Owens and Dorcey Applyrs made history in New York’s Nov. 4 election, becoming the first Black mayors of Syracuse and Albany. Both women won their Democratic races and […]
Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboys Football Star, Has Passed Away at 24
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, a rising NFL talent known for his relentless motor and quiet leadership, has tragically passed away at the age of 24, the […]
Black Author Receives Reader’s House Magazine Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence
Nationwide — Judy Jackson Winston, a Behavioral Health Fiction Author and Licensed Independent Social Worker and Attorney, has been honored by Reader’s House Magazine (London, UK) with its Editor’s Choice […]
Author Releases New Book "Game Changer" About the Founder of Negro League Baseball
Nationwide — Author Michael E. is proud to announce that his long-awaited book, Game Changer: Andrew Rube Foster, is now available and ready for purchase. A good read, a best […]
Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership
Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. […]
The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL
By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]
Stephen A. Smith Tells "The View" He Doesn't Agree With Democrats Focusing on Protecting Black Women
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith pushed back on The View and questioned why Democrats highlight cultural issues like protecting Black women. He said the party should focus on winning voters with […]
Black Man in Wheelchair Thrown to Ground by Police For Being "Loud"
Nationwide — Tyler Laday, an African American man from Lake Charles, Louisiana who uses a wheelchair, was forcibly removed from his chair and thrown to the ground by police after […]
7-Year-Old Boy Loses Both Legs After Surviving Life-Threatening Flu
Nationwide — Kaden Stevenson, an African American boy from Michigan, was 7 years old when he caught the flu and developed life-threatening complications that led to the loss of both […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Gives Birth Alone, Initially Claims Baby Was Left on Porch
Nationwide — Peyton Peoples, a 16-year-old African American teen from Detroit, Michigan, gave birth at home on Thanksgiving without realizing she was pregnant. She initially told her mom the baby […]
5-Year-Old Black Boy Saves Family From Fire That Destroyed Their Home
Nationwide — Ranajai Hill, a 5-year-old African American boy from Vicksburg, Mississippi, alerted his family to a fire that destroyed their home two days after Thanksgiving. His quick thinking helped […]
Most Americans Don't Agree With Trump's Boat Strikes That Have Killed More Than 80 People
Nationwide — President Trump faces growing backlash over his boat strikes, as more Americans question the evidence behind the attacks and the legality of killing suspected drug traffickers at sea. […]
Meet the Black Couple Turning Trials into Triumphs Through Faith and Love
A faith-driven couple shares their inspiring journey of resilience, purpose, and God-centered relationships. Nationwide — ST and Tonya Sirleaf are proof that love guided by faith can weather any storm. […]
Black Financial Advisor Warns 'Beware the Merchants of Debt!'
Jayson Thornton, CFP is an award-winning Financial Advisor and host of Pocket Watching with JT, a financial Q&A podcast and YouTube channel. Nationwide — Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Enrolled […]
Platform Helps Black, Haitian and Other Immigrant Salon Owners Earn Revenue Helping Their Customers Learn English
Nationwide — The owners of a minority-owned company called TutorABC Global Talent, has launched a new initiative to help Black, Haitian, and other immigrant hair and nail salon owners to […]
The First Ever Official AI-Sung Album from the Caribbean is Out
Nationwide — The internationally renowned Tourism Consultant, Carlo Chancelien, has broken another glass ceiling as he released globally on November 18th, 2025, the first AI-produced album of the Haitian Music […]
Derek Chauvin, White Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd, Wants a New Trial
Nationwide — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the 2020 death of George Floyd, is now seeking a new trial, arguing that […]
Men Found Not Guilty After Shooting Black Mom of 2 in the Head, Part of Her Brain Was Removed
Nationwide — Four men who were accused of shooting Sasha Johnson, an African American mother and Black Lives Matter activist, have been found not guilty after the prosecution dropped all […]
Trump Labels Somali Immigrants ‘Garbage’, Sparking Backlash in the Community
Nationwide — President Trump ended a Cabinet meeting by sharply criticizing Somali immigrants, calling them “garbage” and saying he doesn’t want them in the United States. His remarks also targeted […]
82-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Shooting Her Boyfriend at Home
Nationwide — Mattie Crockett, an 82-year-old African American woman from Sledge, Mississippi, has been charged with murder after authorities say she shot her 75-year-old boyfriend at their home. He later […]
"So You Think You Can Dance" Star Donyelle Jones Dies at 46 After Long Battle with Cancer
Nationwide — Donyelle Jones, who was known for competing on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at 46 after a long fight with breast cancer. She inspired fans with […]
Trump Wants to Adopt Australia’s Retirement Program for American Workers
Nationwide — President Trump is exploring an Australian-style retirement system to help Americans save for retirement, saying it has “worked out very well.” The plan would require employers to fund […]
13-Year-Old Black Teen Survived Being Struck By Lightning That Sent Him 9 Feet into the Air
Nationwide — Josiah Wiedman, a 13-year-old African American boy from Phoenix, Arizona, survived being struck by lightning that launched him 9 feet into the air. He suffered a fractured skull, […]
Trailblazing College President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones Inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Nationwide — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones has been inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the state of Oklahoma’s highest honor. She was recognized […]
Former NBA Star Michael Jordan Sues NASCAR in a Federal Antitrust Case
Nationwide — Michael Jordan, who co-owns 23XI Racing, is suing NASCAR in a federal antitrust case that could shake the sport’s foundation. He and his partner Denny Hamlin claim NASCAR’s […]
13-Year-Old Black Girl Collapses, Dies During Middle School Basketball Game
Nationwide — Jemimah Audu, a 13-year-old African American girl from Fargo, North Dakota, collapsed during a school basketball game and later died at a local hospital. Her community now mourns […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl One of Four Killed in Birthday Party Shooting in Stockton, California
Nationwide — Maya Lupian, an 8-year-old African American girl from Stockton, California, was among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party. She was just two weeks […]
Black College Basketball Player Dies After Getting Injured During Game in Texas
Nationwide — Ethan Dietz, an African American basketball player at a junior college in Warner, Oklahoma, died after being injured during a game, leaving his team and community in shock. […]
Black Entrepreneur Secures Federal Trademark for Goal-A-Thon®, Announces 12-Hour New Year’s Goal-Setting Event
Nationwide — Sheréa VéJauan, author of The Ultimate Goals Handbook and founder of Goal Skool, proudly announces the official trademark registration of Goal-A-Thon® with the United States Patent and Trademark […]
Black Psychologist Releases Two Transformational Books to Heal, Empower, and Uplift Our Community
Nationwide — Celebrated clinical psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Gloria Morrow has released two powerful books that are already sparking conversations, healing hearts, and igniting personal transformation: Becoming A Brand […]
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Wins $75K Defamation Case Against Blogger
Nationwide — Rapper Megan Thee Stallion won a federal jury verdict against blogger Milagro Gramz, who spread false claims and harassed the rapper online. A federal jury ruled in Megan’s […]
Dame Dash Criticizes 50 Cent’s Netflix Docuseries on Diddy, Calls It "Nasty Work"
Nationwide — Dame Dash is criticizing 50 Cent over a new Netflix docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling it “nasty work” and accusing him of tearing down another Black man […]
Black Mom Says Her Pregnant Daughter Was Ignored While in Active Labor Because of Paperwork
Nationwide — Kashena Manuel says her daughter, Kiara, faced dangerous delays at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, while in active labor. Videos she recorded show staff prioritizing paperwork […]
Two Black Siblings Died Trying to Save Their Disabled Dad in House Fire During Thanksgiving
Nationwide — Two sisters, Frantzia and Pojanee Fleury, sadly passed away while trying to save their father, who has a disability, during a Thanksgiving house fire in Orange, New Jersey. […]
14-Year-Old Black Boy Lost His Life During Birthday Party Shooting in Stockton, California
Nationwide — Amari Peterson, a 14-year-old African American boy from Stockton, California, recently died during a birthday party shooting. The celebration quickly turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving multiple […]
Aaron Jordan Jr.’s "Dating My Past" Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries
Nationwide — Renowned American relationship expert, author, and executive producer Aaron Jordan Jr. announces that his book-inspired movie, Dating My Past, has recently secured major international distribution on Rakuten TV […]
Hollywood Star Tamala Jones Joins Forces With Raquel Riley Thomas to Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls
Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and personal safety initiative founded by decorated U.S. Army Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly announces acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, […]