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Black Designer Makes History, Launches First-Ever Suit for Women Inspired by Alpha Kappa Alpha

Shirah Ray wearing her Alpha Kappa Alpha dress

Nationwide — After selling out in record time, the coveted Alpha Suit by Shirah Ray Herbert, renowned designer and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is making an […]

Black Entrepreneur Announces Engagement Letter From EF Hutton For Proposed Financing For $100M

Robert Smith, Founder and CEO of Champion Media Worldwide

Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur Robert Smith who owns Champion Media Worldwide and Robert Smith Communications today announced that it has received an Engagement Letter from EF Hutton, a top investment […]

Eddie Murphy's Son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence's Daughter, Jasmin, are Now Engaged

Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence

Nationwide — Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are about to become in-laws after their children, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, are officially engaged. The couple shared the exciting news on […]

TikTok Creator Found Dead 10 Days After Reported Missing

TikTok creator Jiare Schneider

Nationwide — Jiare Schneider, a 31-year-old aspiring TikTok creator from Clayton County, Georgia, was found dead after being missing for more than a week. His body was discovered in a […]

Bishop T.D. Jakes Reveals He Had Emergency Surgery After Health Scare

Bishop T.D. Jakes

Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes addressed his congregation at The Potter’s House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, just a week after a serious health scare. The 67-year-old pastor had been […]

Diddy's Son, Justin Combs, Banned From Renting L.A. Homes For Parties

Justin Combs

Nationwide — Justin Combs, the 30-year-old son of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has reportedly been blacklisted from renting homes in Los Angeles due to his alleged behavior at luxury rental properties. […]

Congress Now Has 67 Black Lawmakers For the First Time Ever in History

Congressional Black Caucus

Nationwide — Black lawmakers are making history with a record 67 members in the upcoming session of Congress. This includes 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the largest […]

Yvonne L. Mays Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead New Jersey National Guard

Yvonne L. Mays

Nationwide — Colonel Yvonne L. Mays has made history as the first African American woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard. She was promoted to Brigadier General in a […]

Women on the Move Awards Brunch Honors Inspiring Trailblazers in Atlanta

Women on the Move Awards

Nationwide — The Women on the Move Awards Brunch, hosted by the distinguished Dr. Verna Caddie, took place in Atlanta, showcasing a stunning celebration of women making a remarkable difference […]

Black Women Nationwide Rally Around Target Black Founder Fighting to Stay on the Shelf to Help Others

Black women at a Target store

Nationwide — Tiffany Nicole Cartwright, Founder of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs, is on a mission to retain her company’s position on Target store shelves so she can help others get there. […]

New HBCU Book Series Provides a Playbook for Scholarship and Career Pathways For High School Students

HBCU book series by Mychal Wynn

Nationwide — Mychal Wynn, author, educator, researcher, and strategist has been guiding HBCU students onto debt-free college-bound pathways since founding the Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity, a Marietta, Georgia-based […]

Black Author Unveils the Ultimate Playbook for Navigating Corporate America with Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America

Nicole S. Palmer, author of Black Womaning book

“The workplace isn’t a meritocracy; it’s a chessboard. And while I didn’t know all the moves yet, I started paying attention — one observation at a time.” — Nicole S. […]

President-Elect Donald Trump Offers Millions for a Black Girl's Hair, Sparks Mixed Reactions

Trump with Black girl

Nationwide — A video of President-elect Donald Trump offering “millions” to buy a young African American girl’s hair during a golf outing in West Palm Beach, Florida, has recently gone […]

White Woman Sentenced to 25 Years For Killing 35-Year-Old Black Mom in Florida

Ajike Owens (left), Susan Lorincz (right)

Nationwide — Susan Lorincz, a white woman from Marion County, Florida, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her Black neighbor and a mother of 4, Ajike […]

Former Talk Show Host Wendy Williams Now Permanently Incapacitated Due to Dementia

Wendy Williams

Nationwide — Wendy Williams, the iconic talk show host, is now permanently incapacitated due to early-onset dementia, according to new court filings. The 60-year-old star has reportedly been struggling with […]

Singer Trey Songz Ordered to Pay $11.2 Million for Assault on Police Officer

Trey Songz

Nationwide — Trey Songz, the singer behind hits like “Bottoms Up,” has been ordered to pay over $11.2 million related to a 2021 assault at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las […]

TV Personality Aaron Jordan Jr. Signs Distribution Deal with Vision Films Inc. to Bring His Movie “Dating My Past” to Global Audiences

Aaron Jordan, filmmaker of Dating My Past movie

Nationwide — Famous American TV personality and relationship expert Aaron Jordan Jr. has announced his signing of a distribution deal with Vision Films Inc. to help bring his long-anticipated movie, […]

Leading Human Hair Supplier For Black Women Announces Black Friday Big Sale 2024

Nadula hair wig model

Nationwide — Nadula Hair, one of the leading human hair wigs and bundles suppliers in the world, is pleased to announce the launch of its Black Friday promotion for its […]

Meet the Black Woman Whose New Book is a Guide That Helps Grandmothers Write Their Own Stories

Neila Scott

Nationwide — Technical writer and software training expert, Neila Scott, launches her motivational speaking career with the release of an exciting new book series called Bad*ss Black Women!

7-Year-Old Black Student Found 'Hanged' in School Bathroom, Parents Demand Answers

Black boy in hospital

Nationwide — A 7-year-old African American boy from Waldorf, Maryland, was found unconscious in a school bathroom after an alleged bullying incident involving a 4th grader. The 2nd grader, discovered […]

Family of Ohio Black Teen Killed by White Man May Not See Justice, His Killer Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges

Sinzae Reed

Nationwide — Krieg Butler, the man who shot and killed 13-year-old Sinzae Reed in October 2022 outside his Columbus, Ohio home, has pleaded guilty to two lesser charges. These charges […]

Millionaire Whoopi Goldberg Criticized After Calling Herself a 'Working Person'

Whoopi Goldberg on The View

Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is under fire after referring to herself as a “working person” on a recent episode of The View. The 69-year-old actress and host’s comments received criticism, […]

‘Find A Black Doctor’ Online Directory Now Lists Health Professionals in All 50 States

Young Black female doctor

Comprehensive Directory Aims to Address Health Disparities in Black Communities Nationwide — In a significant step towards reducing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare for Black communities across […]

T.D. Jakes is Now Stable After Medical Emergency on Stage, Not His First Health Scare

TD Jakes having a medical emergency

Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes, a popular pastor and the founder of The Potter’s House of Dallas, Texas, is reportedly in stable condition after experiencing a medical emergency during a […]

Black Country Artist Shaboozey Snubbed by CMA Awards Despite Having Longest-Running #1 Song

Shaboozey

Nationwide — Shaboozey, a 29-year-old Nigerian-American artist from Woodbridge, Virginia, arrived at the 2024 CMA Awards riding high on a wave of success. As a first-time nominee, he received nods […]

Lizzo Looks Completely Different After Shedding Pounds, Shows Off on Instagram

Lizzo weight loss

Nationwide — 36-year-old singer Lizzo has taken to Instagram to showcase her ongoing weight loss and share a fun moment with her mom, Shari Johnson-Jefferson. In a lighthearted video, the […]

Parents Sue School After 12-Year-Old Black Girl Tried to Hang Herself

Kelaia Turner

Nationwide — Kelaia Turner, a 12-year-old African American girl from Greenville, South Carolina, is at the center of a heartbreaking lawsuit filed by her family against Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher […]

R&B Singer Khalid Confirms That He is Gay, Says "I Am Not Ashamed"

Khalid

Nationwide — Khalid is speaking openly about his sexuality, affirming his happiness and self-acceptance after being outed on social media. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) this […]

Bronny James is the Highest Paid Player in the G League But Ranks Almost Last

Lebron and Bronny

Nationwide — When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, the 20-year-old son of LeBron James, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, expectations were mixed. While some […]

Mike Tyson Rejects Evander Holyfield's Offer to Fight Him Again in the Ring

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield

Nationwide — Evander Holyfield, now 62 years old, has expressed interest in a trilogy fight against 58-year-old Mike Tyson. This comes after Tyson recently faced Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium, […]

Singer-Rapper Kershey Brings Ivy League Cred to the Urban Music Scene

Kershey

Nationwide — In a music category where “street cred” has often preceded success, Brooklyn native Kershey is remixing the rules by introducing “Ivy League cred” into the mix. The singer, […]

Meet the Woman Building a Network of Black Nurses Revolutionizing Business and Healthcare

Alvionna Brewster, Founder of Black Nurse Entrepreneurs

Organization Empowers Black Nurses to Build Wealth, Transform Healthcare, and Create Professional Freedom Nationwide — Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE), founded by visionary nurse entrepreneur Alvionna Brewster, MSN-Ed, RN in 2015, […]


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, […]