Nationwide — Joshua Suddith, a 13-year-old African American boy attending high school in the Atlanta, Georgia area, has already been accepted into over 20 colleges. His academic excellence is evident, […]
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Mia Love, America's First Black Republican Woman in Congress, Dies at 49
Nationwide — Mia Love, an African American woman who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on March 23rd at the age of 49 after a three-year […]
Actor Malik Yoba Says He No Longer Identifies as a Black Man
Nationwide — Actor Malik Yoba has announced that he no longer identifies as a Black man or a person of color. In a video, the 57-year-old actor stated, “What I […]
Singer Toni Braxton's Oldest Son Graduates From College
Nationwide — Toni Braxton proudly celebrated her oldest son, Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis, who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, with a degree in Sports Management. The 23-year-old […]
Black PhD Candidate Achieves Remarkable Feat of Publishing 10 Books While Pursuing Doctorate
Nationwide — Troy Gathers is making history as a PhD candidate who has already authored and published ten different books. An HBCU graduate of South Carolina State University, he is […]
50-Year-Old Black-Owned Construction Firm Opens First International Office in Nairobi, Kenya
Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black-owned international, multi-generational powerhouse that spans more than five decades, has cemented its position as a global leader in infrastructure, real estate, investments, […]
Rapper Mia X Honored with Doctorate Degree for Humanitarian Work
Nationwide — Rapper Mia X, known as the ‘Mother of Southern Rap,’ has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Humanitarianism. The award, signed by former President Joe Biden, […]
Black Teen from Georgia Accepted to 60 Colleges, Secures $1.1M in Scholarship Awards
Nationwide — Mantavius Presley, a 17-year-old African-American student from Douglas County, Georgia, has secured $1.1 million in scholarship offers from more than 60 colleges and universities, including Morehouse College, Howard […]
White Couple Sentenced to 375 Years in Prison For Enslaving Their Adopted Black Teens
Nationwide — Donald Lantz and his wife, Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, a white couple from West Virginia, have been given a combined sentence of almost 400 years in prison for abusing […]
Black Barber From Georgia Faces Deportation After Decades in U.S.
Nationwide –Rodney Taylor, a Black barber from Georgia, is now facing deportation to Liberia after living in the U.S. most of his life. His immigration status became an issue due […]
George Foreman, Boxing Legend and Entrepreneur, Sadly Dies at 76
Nationwide — George Edward Foreman Sr., the two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist who became a beloved household name through his bestselling George Foreman Grill, has died at […]
Formerly Homeless Immigrant Aims to Help 1,000 Black Entrepreneurs Go From "Rags to Royalty"
Nationwide — In the heart of New York City, a story of unwavering resilience unfolds the tale of Cheryl Cross, a woman who defied the odds to pursue her entrepreneurial […]
Beyonce’s "Cowboy Carter" Tour Almost Sold Out, New Show in Las Vegas Added
Nationwide — Beyoncé has added a new date to her Cowboy Carter Tour, announcing a performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on July 25. Live Nation has confirmed that […]
Nick Cannon Says He Wants to Have More Kids Despite Already Having 12
Nationwide — Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old TV host and entertainer, has expressed he is still open to expanding his family. Despite already having 12 children with six different women, Cannon […]
Michael Jordan's Son Marcus Admits Substance Abuse, Wants to Be Sent to Rehab
Nationwide — Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, admitted to struggling with substance abuse after his recent arrest in Maitland, Florida. The 34-year-old faces multiple charges, including DUI, […]
Entrepreneur Launches BlackShares, a Social and Professional Network That Enables Black Economic Empowerment
The new platform aims to be the home of all Black digital life and to share most of its revenue with members and Black founders Nationwide — Vince Martin, Founder […]
March 25th Marks the 16th Anniversary of Hampton, Virginia's Proclamation for the Beginning of the 1619 Transatlantic Slave Trade
By Venita Benitez Nationwide — National Freedom Day honors and pays tribute to the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, commemorated on […]
Founder of Black-Owned Scrubs/ Medical Apparel Retailer to Host Exclusive Launch Party
Nationwide — Melissa Oldham, Nurse Practioner and Founder & CEO, of MelMed Scrubs, Connecticut’s newest Black-owned premium medical apparel retailer, is making her grand debut with an exclusive launch party, […]
Trump's DEI Ban Erases Black Veterans' Graves from Arlington Cemetery Website
Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s administration has quietly removed content about Black, Hispanic, and women veterans from the Arlington National Cemetery website. The deleted pages also included information on the […]
Kanye West Attacks Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Kids on X, Releases New Album "Bully"
Nationwide — Kanye West stirred controversy again after making offensive comments about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s children on social media. His now-deleted tweet included ableist slur and hateful remarks about the […]
White Bystander Tells Black Pianist, "I Hope You Die," During Public Performance
Nationwide — A video of London-based Black pianist Camden Stewart being harassed during a street performance went viral. The three-minute clip shows Stewart calmly enduring insults from a white bystander […]
Parents of Missing Student Want Her Declared Dead, Person of Interest Goes Home
Nationwide — The family of Sudiksha Konanki, the 20-year-old missing University of Pittsburgh student, has formally requested that authorities in the Dominican Republic declare her deceased, according to a police […]
Entrepreneur Unveils Groundbreaking Black Digital Resources with Major Promotion
Nationwide — Stephen C. Lee, Sr., Founder and CEO of Team SCL1 is thrilled to announce a major, gigantic, exciting, clean, and refreshing promotion that sets a new standard in […]
Keith Boykin Live in LA: A Must-Attend Book Talk Breaking Down Racial Myths & Justice
Nationwide — The El Pueblo Park Association (EPPA) and Artists & Activists for Health Equity (AAHE) are thrilled to announce an exclusive Los Angeles Book Talk with Keith Boykin on […]
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good Get Married in Private LA Ceremony
Nationwide — Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are now officially married, according to TMZ. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at their Los Angeles home.
Actress Mo’Nique Calls Out Tyler Perry For His Remarks at Angie Stone's Funeral
Nationwide — Mo’Nique has reignited her feud with Tyler Perry after his emotional tribute at Angie Stone’s funeral. She posted an open letter on social media, questioning his past actions […]
HBCU Graduate Launches Her First Workshop in Dubai with Six and Seven-Figure Earning Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Book Profits Club™, founded by renowned entrepreneur and speaker Taurea Avant, is hosting The Legacy Leaders Workshop, a five-hour event in Dubai that will be a remarkable evening […]
Comedian Tracy Morgan Gets Sick at New York Knicks Game, Taken Away in a Wheelchair
Nationwide — Tracy Morgan experienced a medical emergency while attending the New York Knicks’ game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 17. The 56-year-old comedian […]
White Teen Arrested for Racist Graffiti at Schools in Missouri, His Mom Turned Him In
Nationwide — Patrick Sloan, an 18-year-old teen from Affton, Missouri, is facing charges for spray-painting racist graffiti, including threats to kill Black people, at two schools. His mother turned him […]
Former USPS Worker Stole $1.6M In Tax Refunds to Fund Lavish Lifestyle
Nationwide — Hachikosela Muchimba, a former USPS employee from Washington, D.C., has been convicted for stealing nearly $1.7 million in tax refund checks over three years, using the money to […]
19-Year-Old Black Twin Brothers Found Dead in Georgia, Family Rejects Murder-Suicide Theory
Nationwide — Twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis were found dead with gunshot wounds on Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Georgia on March 8th, with authorities suggesting a […]
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 […]