Nationwide — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his state murder conviction in the death of George Floyd. His attorneys filed a new petition Tuesday […]
Urban Issues
Judge Removed From Karmelo Anthony's Case Ahead of His Appeal Trial
Nationwide — Judge John Roach, who oversaw Karmelo Anthony’s controversial murder trial, has been removed from the case after another judge granted the defense’s request to recuse him. A different […]
Black Teen Sadly Dies After Being Beaten During Soccer Game Fight That Started Over a Goal
Nationwide — Tumusifu Bazirake, a 19-year-old African American teen from Arizona, died after several people allegedly beat him during a soccer game. His family says he stepped in to protect […]
Black Dad Accused of Assaulting Cops Acquitted After Son's Video Proves Him Innocent
Nationwide — Jafari Stewart, a 39-year-old African American man from Huntsville, Texas, was acquitted of felony charges accusing him of assaulting two police officers during a 2025 welfare check. His […]
Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter
Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]
Attorney of 14-Year-Old White Teen Arrested for Making Homemade Guns Says He "Never Thought About Harming Anyone"
Nationwide — Julian Davis, a 14-year-old middle school student from Fruit Cove, Florida, faces adult charges after authorities accused him of making homemade firearms and explosives. His attorney denies that […]
Black Army Pilot Sadly Killed in Military Helicopter Crash in Texas
Nationwide — Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, a 34-year-old African American soldier from Killeen, Texas, was one of two soldiers killed in a military helicopter crash in Salado. […]
Close Friend Reveals Last Words of Jason Arday, the Black Professor Found Dead After Allegations of Plagiarism
Nationwide — Jason Arday, who made history as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at 41, days after resigning from the university amid plagiarism allegations. […]
Man Convicted of Raping and Killing 5-Year-Old Girl Has Been Executed After Requesting to Speed Up His Death Sentence
Nationwide — Jeremy Williams, a 42-year-old man from Georgia, has been executed in Alabama after pleading guilty to raping and killing 5-year-old Kamarie Holland. He had asked the state to […]
Black Teacher Sadly Drowns While Trying to Rescue a Young Girl From Rip Current
Nationwide — Derrick Moore, a 47-year-old African American man from Georgia, drowned after entering the ocean to rescue a young girl caught in a rip current. He was pulled underwater […]
The Lawyers of Nolan Wells' Three White Friends Threaten Defamation Lawsuits
Nationwide — Attorneys for three teens who were with Nolan Wells before his disappearance visited Horn Island Friday as they continue investigating his death. They also said they are preparing defamation […]
Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned for Alleged Racist Posts, Black Woman Takes Crown
Nationwide — Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title after the organization removed her over alleged racist posts and conduct concerns. The crown was later given to Myla […]
Nolan Wells’ Mom Investigated by Board of Nursing, Attorney Ben Crump Calls It "Intimidation"
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mom, Christine Wonsley, was facing a professional misconduct investigation after an anonymous complaint was filed against her. The investigation comes as she and her family continue […]
White Teen Accused of Raping and Strangling Two Girls Has Case Dismissed With No Prison Time
Nationwide — Jesse Mack Butler, a white teen from Oklahoma that was accused of raping and strangling two girls, had his case dismissed after completing the requirements of a youthful […]
White Cop Convicted in Killing Sonya Massey Denied Early Release Despite Cancer Diagnosis
Nationwide — Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, will remain behind bars after the Illinois Prisoner Review Board rejected his request for early medical release. […]
Black Man Who Spent Decades on Death Row Sues Ohio Police Over Fabricated Evidence
Nationwide — Elwood Jones, an African American man from Ohio who spent nearly 3 decades on death row, is suing former police officers over claims they fabricated evidence that led […]
Funeral Director Charged for Allegedly Stealing Dead Man's $2 Million Estate Has Been Released on Bond
Nationwide — Unique Green, an African American funeral director from Houston, Texas, who was accused of stealing a dead man’s $2 million estate, has been released from jail after posting […]
Black Wall Street Executive Gets 30-Year Sentence for Sexual Abuse, Blames Autism for His Actions
Nationwide — Edward Gene Smith, a 50-year-old former bank executive in New York City, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drugging and sexually […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Murder Tied to Criminal Organization
Nationwide — Jo’Majze Larry, a 15-year-old African American boy from Anderson, Indiana, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in a failed targeted shooting that killed […]
Man Charged After Kidnapping a 15-Month-Old Boy From His Parents' Wedding
Nationwide — Michael Brown, a 29-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, was arrested and charged with kidnapping after he allegedly took his 15-month-old nephew from his parents’ wedding celebration. […]
Unarmed Black Teen Fatally Shot by Police After Responding to His 911 Call About a Possibly Armed Person
Nationwide — Anthoneil Williams II, a 17-year-old African American teen from Austin, Texas, was fatally shot by police after responding to a 911 call from his own phone about a […]
Nolan Wells’ Mom Has Filed Subpoenas to Get Access to All His Social Media Accounts
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley, is seeking access to her late son’s social media records as part of her efforts to gather information after his death. She filed […]
D4vd Case Investigators Still Missing Alleged Murder Weapon and Other Key Evidence
Nationwide — Prosecutors in the D4vd murder case have revealed that several key pieces of evidence remain missing as they continue building their case against the singer. The missing items […]
Black Teen Spent 4 Days in Jail After White Female Cop Falsely Accused Him of Attempted Murder
Nationwide — Dailen Brewer, an 18-year-old African American teen from Indianapolis, Indiana, filed a federal lawsuit against a police officer after body camera footage contradicted her claim that he pointed […]
Police Still Investigating 6 Months After Black Mom Shot and Killed at Funeral Home
Nationwide — Police are continuing their search for the people responsible for killing Ina Chambers, a 55-year-old African American grandmother from East Point, Georgia, outside a funeral home six months […]
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Eric Bieniemy’s Wife Called 911 After Their Son Shot Her at Home
Nationwide — Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy, called 911 after her son allegedly shot her during a domestic disturbance at their home. She suffered […]
Woman Charged for Hunting Down and Shooting a 12-Year-Old Boy Over a Water Bottle Dispute
Nationwide — Cosetta Burrell, a 33-year-old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, faces 22 criminal charges after she reportedly shot a 12-year-old boy following a dispute over selling water bottles on a […]
Nolan Wells Reportedly Stayed Behind to Talk to This Mystery Girl
Nationwide — The mystery girl Nolan Wells reportedly stayed behind to talk to before he disappeared on Horn Island has been identified as 19-year-old Katie McCormack. The revelation has brought […]
White Police Officer Who Killed Black Toddler Allegedly Made a Racist Remark Days Before the Incident
Nationwide — Sgt. Hunter Foster, a white police officer in Senatobia, Mississippi, who is involved in the fatal Walmart shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, allegedly made a racist remark […]
White Man Gets 9 Years in Prison for Looking for Criminals Then Shooting His Black Neighbor
Nationwide — Jonathan Andrew Felkel, a 34-year-old African American man from South Carolina, has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison after admitting he shot at a Black neighbor […]
Nolan Wells' "Best Friend" Defends Himself, Shares Final Moments Before His Mysterious Death
Nationwide — Warren Hudson, who remembers Nolan Wells as his “best friend,” spoke out about the Fourth of July boat trip that happened hours before the 18-year-old football player disappeared. […]
Former Texas A&M Football Player Arrested After His Toddler Son Accidentally Shot Himself
Nationwide — Former Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss was arrested after his 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a loaded firearm at their Baton Rouge apartment. Police charged him […]
Nolan Wells' Mom Takes Legal Action to File Potential Lawsuit for the Death of Her Son
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mother is taking the first legal steps that could allow her to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit following her son’s mysterious death. New court documents show […]
Black Mom Charged With Murder After Shooting Man She Found in Her Daughter's Room
Nationwide — Kendra Scott, a 36-year-old African American mother from Memphis, Tennessee, faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting a man she found inside her child’s bedroom. Authorities are investigating […]
4-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot His 2-Year-Old Cousin After Finding Unsecured Gun in Family Car
Nationwide — A 4-year-old boy from Kissimmee, Florida, fatally shot his 2-year-old cousin after finding an unsecured gun inside a family vehicle during a vacation. Authorities said the firearm belonged […]
White Man Sentenced for Raping and Killing His Black Girlfriend's 3-Year-Old Daughter Dies in Prison
Nationwide — Robert Fisher, a 34-year-old man from Rensselaer, New York, died in prison just one month after starting a 20-year-to-life sentence for raping and killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, […]
Black Dad of 7 Kids Shot and Killed at Park Gathering in Georgia
Nationwide — Malcolm Freeling, a 31-year-old African American father of 7 from Griffin, Georgia, was fatally shot during a gathering at a local park. Police are investigating the shooting as they […]
Missing 12-Year-Old Black Triplets From Florida Found Safe Thanks to Their Mom
Nationwide — Three 12-year-old African American triplet brothers who were reported missing in Winter Haven, Florida, have been found safe, bringing a happy ending to a frightening search that captured […]
Family of Dead Black Teen, Nolan Wells, Hires Attorney Ben Crump to Investigate His Mysterious Death
Nationwide — The family of Nolan Xavier Wells, an African American football player from Mississippi who was found dead after a boating trip, hired attorney Ben Crump to investigate his death. […]
White Woman Accused of Not Calling 911 After Black Girl in Her Care Drowned
Nationwide — Kristen Gerrie, a 41-year-old woman from Curtice, Ohio, has been released on a $50,000 bond after being charged in the death of 11-year-old Angelique Cunningham, a Black child […]
Black Father of 3 Dies in Jail After Police Dog Attacked Him During Arrest
Nationwide — Darius Chappell, an African American man from Clarksville, Tennessee, died in jail days after a police dog attacked him during his arrest. His family and civil rights groups […]
Family of 8-Year-Old Black Boy Killed by Falling Tree Branch to Receive $19M Settlement
Nationwide — The parents of Lamar McGlothurn, an 8-year-old African American boy from Southern California who was killed when a tree branch fell at a summer camp, have reached a […]
Black Cop’s Paycheck Will be Garnished Every Month to Pay $21M in Damages for Tasing Homeless Man
Nationwide — Jerry Blasingame, an African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, was left permanently paralyzed after a 2018 police taser incident during a foot chase. Since then, the officer who […]
Mom of 1-Year-Old Boy Shot by Police Controversially Flashes Cash at Her Son's Funeral
Nationwide — Vellesiya Wiley, the 20-year-old mom of Kohen, a one-year-old boy who was shot dead by police in a Walmart parking lot over alleged stolen diapers, is under fire […]
14-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Drowns After Jumping into a River to Rescue Her Cousin
Nationwide — Aamina Bradley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Detroit, died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her 9-year-old cousin during a family gathering at Maheras-Gentry Park. The […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Shot and Killed While Trying to Help Another Kid Being Bullied
Nationwide — Jalil Jones, a 16-year-old African American teen from Clayton County, Georgia, was shot and killed in Jonesboro while trying to stop a case of bullying. Police arrested a […]
White Couple Tells Black Fisherman to Move, Then Calls Him the N-Word When He Says No
Nationwide — A confrontation between a Black fisherman and a white couple at a Florida beach has gone viral after video of the encounter spread widely online. The dispute escalated when […]
Five Teens Arrested for Armed Robbery of Man Over a Vape Pen in Florida
Nationwide — Five men, aged 18 to 19, face felony charges after police say they robbed a man at gunpoint while he walked home from work. Investigators say the group […]
5 White Teenagers, 2 Adults Arrested for Beating Up a Black Teen in North Carolina
Nationwide — Five teenagers and two adults in Lenoir County, North Carolina, reportedly all white, face charges after authorities say they attacked an African American teenage boy. Video of the […]
Chinese People are Buying a Black Doll Designed to Be Abused, Burned, and Stomped to Help Relieve Stress
Nationwide — A Black doll called “Natasha” has gone viral on Chinese social media as a stress-relief toy. It is designed for users to hit, stretch, and stomp, and the trend […]
Karmelo Anthony’s Parents Say Their Son Did Not Get a Fair Trial and Was Set Up
Nationwide — Karmelo Anthony’s parents, Andrew Anthony and Kala Hayes, say they believe their son did not get a fair trial and claim they were set up during the legal process. […]
Black Man from Texas Gets 45 Years in Prison For Stealing LEGO Toys
Nationwide — Winston Love, a 28-year-old African American man from Tarrant County, Texas, received a 45-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of organized retail theft. Prosecutors say he […]
Black Dad of 7 Shot Dead on NYC Bus After Asking a Passenger Not To Talk So Loud on the Phone
Nationwide — Jonathan Pettigrew, a 41-year-old African American father of seven, was shot and killed on a New York City BX36 bus after confronting another passenger over loud phone use. The […]
Dad Faces Murder Charges After Killing His 4-Year-Old Daughter to Get Revenge Against His Ex
Nationwide — Rashad Dixon, a 34-year-old father from Atlanta, Georgia, faces murder charges after prosecutors allege he killed his 4-year-old daughter in a domestic violence case linked to a revenge against […]
Black Lawyer Reveals "Why Black Women May Be the Best Jurors in America"
By Zulu Ali Nationwide — My understanding of juries did not begin in law school. It began at home. I was raised by a Black grandmother and a single Black […]
Biracial Man from Ohio Shares Video of His White Mom Calling Him the N-Word
Nationwide — Julie Marie Windle, a white mother and nurse from Toledo, Ohio, appears in a viral video where she yells a racial slur at her biracial son, Brian Windle. […]
Asian Store Owner Found Not Guilty in Shooting of Black Teen Over a Water Bottle
Nationwide — Chikei Rick Chow, an Asian convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, who is Black, was found not guilty of murder. The verdict […]
Tow Truck Driver Sadly Shot and Killed While Trying to Repossess a Vehicle in Florida
Nationwide — Oliver Lopez, an African American tow truck driver from Jacksonville, Florida, was shot and killed while attempting to repossess a vehicle at an apartment complex on Tuesday night. […]
51-Year-Old Black Teacher Killed After Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Her
Nationwide — Chatanna Patterson, an African American teacher from North Carolina, tragically died after a driver fleeing police crashed into her at a gas station in Atlanta, Georgia. Her sister […]
Black Man on Death Row Avoids Execution After Staff Struggle to Find Vein for Lethal Injection
Nationwide — Tony Carruthers, a man from Memphis, Tennessee, who was on death row, was scheduled for execution in Nashville, but the procedure failed after medical staff could not find […]
White Teacher Fired For Hanging a Black Doll By Its Neck to Get Her Students' Attention
Nationwide — Karen Savage, a white teacher at a middle school in Lithic, Florida, was fired after she allegedly hung a Black baby doll by its neck during class to […]
Parents of Missing Black Girl Finally Admit to Killing Their Daughter 8 Years Later
Nationwide — Zaela Walker, an African American girl from Las Vegas, Nevada, was reported missing as a toddler in 2018. After nearly 8 years, her parents pleaded guilty to killing […]
White Pastor Convicted for Reaching Under Church Member's Skirt During Private Counseling Session
Nationwide — Jason Allen, a 53-year-old man from Sutton, West Virginia, who served as a pastor at Victory Apostolic Church, was found guilty of sexually motivated battery after an incident […]
Young Black Mom Shot and Killed in Front of Her 7-Month-Old Daughter Outside a Store
Nationwide — Shyla Cummings, a 25-year-old African American mother from Stonecrest, Georgia, was shot and killed outside a Publix on Panola Road while her 7-month-old daughter, Sariyah, remained inside a nearby […]