Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered searing critiques of President Donald Trump’s second term in separate public appearances on Thursday. Speaking at Hamilton […]
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Singer Brandy's 22-Year-Old Daughter, Sy’rai, Graduates College at Top of Class
Nationwide — Sy’rai Smith, the 22-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning singer Brandy, has officially graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business. The Los […]
Black Dad Arrested After Leaving His Young Kids at McDonald's to Attend a Job Interview
Nationwide — Chris Louis, a 24-year-old African American father from Augusta, Georgia, was arrested last week after he left his three young children alone at a McDonald’s while attending a […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Others, Using Her Own Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health
Nationwide — Necia Brunson, a 31-year-old inspirational African American woman professionally known as Necia B., is using her voice to spark healing across the country. A Philadelphia native who grew […]
Meet the Black Man Who Was Fired From The CIA Over a Rap Song
Nationwide — Steve Gary Jones Jr. is a former African American employee from Maryland who worked for the CIA for more than a decade, but was allegedly fired over a […]
Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Names Chanceé Lundy as Executive Director
Nationwide — The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the appointment of Chanceé Lundy as its new Executive Director. A distinguished environmental engineer, entrepreneur, and […]
Missing 5-Year-Old Boy From Georgia Found Dead in a Pond Behind His Apartment Complex
Nationwide — Indi Bullock, a 5-year-old African American boy who is non-verbal, was found dead in a pond behind an apartment complex in Gwinnett County, Georgia after a 14-hour search. […]
New Book Tells the Story of Dr. James Frank, the Only African American President of the NCAA
Nationwide — Seasons of the Journey: The Biography of Dr. James Frank is a must-read biography about Dr. James Frank, an African American leader, trailblazer, and legend who earned national […]
Entrepreneur Launches First Black-Owned Housing Manufacturer That Can Produce Up to 100 Homes Per Day
Nationwide — After nearly three years of development, Dr. Velma Trayham has officially launched HomeAccess America, a new modular housing manufacturer that is the first Black-owned company in the United […]
Black Mom of 4 with Breast Cancer Launches TV Show to Inspire Others
By Prattay Mazumdar Nationwide — The first time Linda Washington spoke about her breast cancer, she never expected that her words would become a lifeline for thousands. In the quiet […]
Rapper 50 Cent Under Fire for Endorsing Republican-Sponsored Louisiana Amendment 2
Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent is being criticized for encouraging Louisiana voters to support Amendment 2, a Republican-led initiative that proposes changes to the state tax code. In a last-minute […]
Bishop Marvin Sapp Demands $40K From Church Members, Tells Ushers to "Close the Doors"
Nationwide — Bishop Marvin Sapp, the Senior Pastor of The Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth, Texas, has sparked a national debate about the Black church after clips from his […]
Trump Attacks Smithsonian's Black History Museum, Says It Divides America
Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s latest executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution, accusing it of spreading “divisive” ideologies. His attack includes the National Museum of African American History and Culture […]
Damon Dash Ordered to Pay $4 Million in Defamation Case After Podcast Comments
Nationwide — Damon Dash has been ordered to pay $4 million to film producer Josh Webber after losing a defamation lawsuit. Webber filed the lawsuit in April 2024, accusing Dash […]
Singer Sean Kingston and His Mom Found Guilty in $1M Wire Fraud Trial
Nationwide — Sean Kingston, the 34-year-old singer best known for his hit “Beautiful Girls,” and his mother, Janice Turner, have both been convicted on all five counts in a federal […]
Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit Against Black Congressman Who Called Him a "Thief" and a "Nazi"
Nationwide — Elon Musk has threatened to sue former congressman Jamaal Bowman after Bowman called him an “incompetent thief” and a “Nazi” during a CNN interview. Musk’s response comes amid […]
Phoenix Police Officers Who Brutally Attacked Deaf Black Man Suspended For One Day
Nationwide — Three Phoenix police officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, an African American man who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, have been disciplined one year […]
Black Woman Injured in Jamaica Dolphin Accident, Family Seeks Help
Nationwide — Cierra Stockard, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, is recovering in Jamaica after a dolphin swimming accident during her spring break vacation. The fall caused significant injury, […]
Father Pretended to Search for His Missing Daughter, Now He's Facing Murder Charges
Nationwide — Darnell Jones publicly pleaded for help finding his missing daughter, Kei’Mani Latigue, but he soon became the prime suspect in her murder. Latigue, just days from turning 14, […]
Black Woman From North Carolina Loses Her Home Over Unpaid $400 HOA Fees
Nationwide — Taylor Sanders, an African American woman from Weddington, North Carolina, lost her home after failing to pay a $400 fee to her neighborhood homeowner’s association (HOA). Her 3,300-square-foot […]
Black Entrepreneur Partners With Non-Profit to Host Zoom Event About Cryptocurrency and the Racial Wealth Gap
Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness Through Digital Innovation Nationwide — Junior Wallstreeters, a Black-owned non-profit organization, is proud to announce a special virtual presentation in honor of Financial Literacy Month […]
Elon Musk's Daughter Exposes Her Dad, Says His Rally Gesture Was Definitely a Nazi Salute
Nationwide — Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 20-year-old daughter of billionaire Elon Musk, has once again publicly criticized her father, calling out what she says is his involvement in extremist behavior […]
Families of 3 Women Found Dead in Belize Hotel Speak Out After Cause of Death Is Confirmed
Nationwide — Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26 — three young women from Revere, Massachusetts — tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning while vacationing in Belize […]
63-Year-Old Black Man Finally Graduates College Four Decades After He Dropped Out
Nationwide — Brian Key, an African American man from Reading, Pennsylvania, is making history and and proving that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. After more than four […]
Actress Nia Long Seemingly Reacts, But Remains Silent After Sherri Shepherd Confrontation
Nationwide — Nia Long has remained somewhat silent about her reported encounter with Sherri Shepherd, who claimed the actress confronted her at the star-studded premiere of Othello, where Denzel Washington […]
Black Teen from Georgia Earns $6M in Scholarships, Accepted to 155 Colleges
Nationwide — Chase Matthews, a 17-year-old African American teen from South Fulton, Georgia, has secured acceptance letters from 155 colleges across all 50 states, with over $6 million in scholarship […]
Rapper Nelly Says He Married Ashanti After Learning About Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Rapper Nelly revealed that he married Ashanti after learning she was pregnant. The couple, who rekindled their relationship after years apart, tied the knot in December 2023 before […]
Russell Wilson Signs $21M Deal with the New York Giants, His Wife Ciara Reacts
Nationwide — Russell Wilson, a 36-year-old Super Bowl-winning quarterback and 10-time Pro Bowl selection, has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with the New York Giants, […]
New Black Girls Defense Fund Launches Mini-Grants for $2K to Fight Dehumanization and Protect Their Fundamental Rights
Nationwide — The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) announces the opening of its Black Girls Defense Fund: Resistance and Resilience Grant Application, providing financial support to organizations fighting […]
Millions of Protestors Planning a Mass Demonstration Against Trump and Musk on April 5th
Nationwide — A wave of public resistance is gaining momentum as former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk move forward with their controversial plan to overhaul the U.S. federal […]
Elon Musk’s Dad Denies His Son is Racist, Says He Was Friends With Their "Black Servants"
Nationwide — Errol Musk, Elon Musk’s father, tried to defend his son against accusations of racism, claiming they had “Black servants” who were friends with Elon during his childhood in South […]
Entrepreneur Creates 40th Birthday Trip to Egypt as “A Love Letter to Black Women”
Nationwide — In what she dreamed to be a “love letter to Black women”, Krystal Hardy Allen personally planned and curated an unforgettable journey to Africa for her and six […]
Daycare Bus Driver Charged in 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death Admits She Skipped Bus Check Because She Was Hot
Nationwide — Tametria Norry, one of three daycare workers charged in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, reportedly said she skipped a required bus check because “she was hot.” The […]
Former NBA Star Mike Sweetney Who Played for the New York Knicks Dies at 43
Nationwide — Former Georgetown basketball star Mike Sweetney, who became a first-round NBA draft pick after an impressive college career, has died at 43. His wife, India, announced his death […]
11-Year-Old Black Girl From Georgia Dies After Collapsing Following Basketball Practice
Nationwide — Emanuela Datsa, an African American sixth-grade student from Dunwoody, Georgia, sadly passed away last week after collapsing following a school basketball practice. The 11-year-old Peachtree Middle School student […]
Veteran Broadcaster and Ghanaian Chief Paul Allen Billings Launches Global Documentary Channel
The Unfiltered World with P.A. Explores Black History, Culture, and the African Diaspora Across the Globe Nationwide — Veteran broadcaster, journalist, world traveler, and Ghanaian Developmental Chief Paul Allen Billings […]
Black Life Coach Mapped His Life into 9 Stages of Worth and Now Helps Others to Reconstruct Theirs
Nationwide — Coach Michael calls it TIMELINE9. It is a personal framework that maps his life across nine stages, beginning at age 13 in Inglewood, California, and continuing to today […]
Founder of Black-Led Education Organization Reframes the Connection Between Home and Urban Schools
Nationwide — Urban schools across the country continue to confront an urgent combination of challenges: too many students are not reading at grade level, teachers need more time and opportunity […]
Woman Arrested for Shoplifting Goes Viral for Looking Like Jennifer Lopez
Nationwide — Cyrena Anne Quast, a 35-year-old woman from Monticello, Minnesota, has attracted widespread attention after her shoplifting arrest made headlines for an unexpected reason. Her mugshot has gone viral because […]
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 […]