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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 […]

Black Passenger Says Airline Accused Him of Trafficking a White Woman, His Wife

Anthony Williams, Katsiaryna Shasholka

Nationwide — Anthony Williams, a retired police officer who is Black, claims he was wrongly accused of human trafficking his own wife, who is white, while on their honeymoon flight. […]

Black Mom Speaks Out After Her Son's Dead Body Was Found in a Pond

Mom of Laequan Little

Nationwide — Laequan Little, 26, was found dead in a pond at an apartment complex in Greensboro, North Carolina after being reported missing on New Year’s Eve. His mother, Tamika […]

Meet the Woman Whose Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Get Government Contracts

Lori Smith

Nationwide — Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access […]

Trailblazing Black Women Take Center Stage to Empower and Inspire at Exclusive Brunch Event

MSKE Mental Health Wellness

Nationwide — Sonya Curry, AJ Johnson, and Renel Brooks-Moon will headline an exclusive Mental Health and Wellness brunch during NBA All-Star Weekend, bringing together women of color from across the […]

Founder of Black-Owned Irth App Launches “Crown Rewards” for Parents to Earn Cash, Baby Products, and Services

Kimberly Seals Allers

Nationwide — Kimberly Seals Allers, the founder of Irth, the #1 app for Black parents to rate and review maternity and pediatric doctors and hospitals, has announced the launch of […]

13-Year-Old Black Teen Runaway Found Dead in Fire, But Police Say She Was Stabbed

Ka'Niyah Baker

Nationwide — Ka’Niyah Baker, a 13-year-old African American girl from Sumter, South Carolina who was reported missing on January 12th, was found dead after a fire at a vacant home […]

Chris Brown Files $500M Lawsuit Against Warner Bros For Portraying Him as a Serial Rapist in New Docuseries

Chris Brown

Nationwide — Chris Brown, 35, has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros., claiming defamation and emotional distress over the docuseries Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The R&B […]

Black Man From Florida Shot with His Own Gun by Police Officer

Jason Arrington

Nationwide — Jason Arrington, a 39-year-old African American man from Florida, was accidentally shot with his own gun by a police officer during a traffic stop. The officer involved, Mindy […]

Texas HBCU Expands Free Legal Support to Protect Family Property for Houston’s Underserved Communities

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Nationwide — In a city where gentrification and soaring property values pose unique challenges for low-income families, the Earl Carl Institute (ECI) at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of […]

Flight Attendant Fired For Twerking on TikTok While on Duty

Nelle Diala

Nationwide — Nelle Diala, who was fired from Alaska Airlines after posting a twerking video on TikTok while on duty, is now turning to GoFundMe for financial support. She claims […]

Former Black Teacher From North Carolina Turns 108 Years Old

Julia Ann Tamer

Nationwide — Julia Ann Teamer, a former teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina, recently celebrated turning 108 years old. She is known for her decades of service to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools […]

Black Mom of 3 With 15 Years of Experience Launches Atlanta’s Fastest-Growing Workplace Culture Consulting Firm

Briana Cole

Nationwide — Briana Cole is an African American mompreneur with over 15 years of experience in leading large-scale, high-impact initiatives. She is also the Founder and CEO of Brinnify Works, […]

Black Family in Tampa Bay Seeks Justice For Wrongful Death of Two Sisters

LaShawn and Patricia Washington

Nationwide — Florida has been proudly touted or boasted as being a “law and order” state by its governor, Ron DeSantis. However, the story of a black family exposes the […]

Trump Chooses Black Pastor to Pray, Deliver Benediction at His Presidential Inauguration

Rev. Lorenzo Sewell

Nationwide — Donald Trump reportedly told Rev. Lorenzo Sewell, senior pastor at 180 Church, “I want you to pray at the inauguration.” And so, he will deliver the benediction after […]

Elementary School Teacher Arrested For Slapping Student in the Face

Sharon Louise Benson

Nationwide — Sharon Louise Benson, an elementary school teacher in Sumter County, South Carolina, has been arrested for allegedly hitting a student twice in the face to wake him up, […]

10-Year-Old Blind Boy and His Family Who Lost Their Home in L.A. Wildfires Have Raised $350K

Grayson Roberts

Nationwide — Grayson Roberts, a 10-year-old boy from Los Angeles, California who is legally blind due to a chromosomal disorder, lost his home in the destructive Eaton fire in Altadena […]

Rapper Nelly Defends Performance at Trump's Inaugural Ball Amid Backlash

Nelly

Nationwide — Rapper Nelly is facing backlash after reports surfaced that he will perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural balls. He insists that his decision is not political […]

Rapper Nelly Reportedly to Perform at Donald Trump's Inaugural Ball

Nelly

Nationwide — Rapper Nelly, 48, is set to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s three official inaugural balls on Monday, according to sources familiar with the inauguration plans reported […]

Florida Woman Arrested After Accidentally Texting Cop Instead of Drug Dealer for Fentanyl

Octavia Wells

Nationwide — Octavia Wells, a 41-year-old woman from Bay County, Florida, was arrested after mistakenly texting a narcotics investigator to buy fentanyl instead of her drug dealer just before heading […]

Method Man Not Arrested, But Accused of Assaulting His Daughter's Ex-Boyfriend at a Gym

Method Man

Nationwide — Rapper and actor Method Man was accused of assaulting 28-year-old Patrick Sokoya at a Crunch Fitness gym on Staten Island, New York. The alleged attack is reportedly linked […]

Black Founder Launches Advisory Board of 13 Influential Leaders to Support Mental Health Access for Black Women and Girls

Nijiama Smalls

Nationwide — Nijiama Smalls, Founder and Visionary of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, is proud to announce the establishment of its inaugural Advisory Board, a powerful coalition […]

Award-Winning Educator Launches National Association for Black Microschool Leaders

Nicole Jones-Stewart

Nationwide — Meet Nicole Jones-Stewart, the founder of an organization called The National Association of Black Microschool Leaders, which guides in equipping individuals desiring to aid in closing the educational […]

Black Photographer Unveils Groundbreaking Art Exhibition & Book “Beautiful, I Am!” at Florida A&M University

Stan Johnson

Art Exhibition to Open January 16, 2025, at the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery Book and Showcase Celebrating Black Beauty, Empowerment, and Multigenerational Stories Tallahassee, FL — Stan Johnson, acclaimed fine […]

Black Founder of Debt Sucks University Has Helped to Erase Over $4M in Student Loan Debt

Ja'Net Adams

Nationwide — Ja’Net Adams, the Founder and CEO of Debt Sucks University, a financial literacy provider, today announces reaching $4 million in student loan forgiveness for individuals using her advice. […]

HBCU Grad Makes History, First Black Woman to Host a Financial Literacy Summit at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Ruby Taylor

Nationwide — Ruby Taylor, Founder of Financial Joy School, will be hosting the Financial Family ReUnion Summit at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco, California on February 28, 2025. […]


7-Year-Old Black Girl With Special Needs Dies After Being Found Unresponsive on School Bus

Ngone Talla

Nationwide — Ngone Talla, a 7-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, died after she was found unresponsive in her wheelchair on a school bus Wednesday, prompting a police investigation […]

Daycare Bus Driver Charged in 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death Admits She Skipped Bus Check Because She Was Hot

Tametria Norry, Winter Jones

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

Mike Sweetney

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

Emanuela Datsa

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

Paul Billings, host of Unfiltered World With PA

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

Coach Michael, Founder of GROWEFX

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

Bolanle Ambonisye, Founder of U and I Rise

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

Cyrena Anne Quast

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

Jynesis Daniel

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

Arthur “Layne” Lundeen

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

Anthony Joseph Blas

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

50 Cent, Lil Durk

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

Sean "Diddy" Combs

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

Shelby Lattimore

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

Beyoncé's haircare brand Cécred

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"

Gladys Knight with her son

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

Dion Rabouin

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

Texas State Rep. Venton Jones, Chris Brown, and Jasmine Crockett

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

Jayden Williams

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

NAACP Dupage County Gala

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

Demond Crump with his wife and daughters

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

Byron Scott

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

Donald Trump at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention

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

Ahmed Lawson

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

Kyle Bickham

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

Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women nail technician training program

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

Tyler Perry

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

Sickle Cell Disease national 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

Scholars attending the Black New England Conference

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

Naiyana Thues, author of Crowned in Magic

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

Janet Jackson, Mustapha Farrakhan Jr.

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

Drevion Brewer

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, […]