Nationwide — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas is grappling with the aftermath of four deputy suicides in just six weeks, deeply affecting both active and retired officers. These […]
Urban Issues
Mississippi Man Sentenced for Stabbing His Paralyzed Father to Death
Nationwide — Kristopher BoClair, an African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for stabbing his father, Kenneth BoClair, who was paralyzed and bedridden.
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 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 […]
Two People Arrested After Repo Man's Head Gets Run Over While Towing a Car
Nationwide — Nicholas Wray and Brandi Revels were arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, after a repo man was run over while attempting to tow a car. The shocking incident, caught on […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
President Trump Demands the Removal of His "Distorted" Portrait in Colorado's State Capitol
Nationwide — President Donald Trump is demanding the removal of his portrait from the Colorado State Capitol, claiming it is “purposefully distorted” and worse than Barack Obama’s. He criticized the […]
Black Man Who Spent 18 Years in Prison Without Trial Finally Released
Nationwide — Edric Wilson, a 47-year-old African American man from Texas, was released after spending 18 years in Harris County Jail without a trial. He was charged in 2006 for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NYC Man Caught on Video Eating Dead Rat on Bronx Sidewalk
Nationwide — An African American man in New York City shocked passersby when he was seen eating a dead rat off a Bronx sidewalk. A witness filmed him dissecting the […]
Black Pastor Distributes 40,000 Eggs to Families in Chicago Struggling With Rising Food Costs
Nationwide — Pastor Charlie Dates is stepping up to support Chicago families struggling with rising grocery costs. He has led the distribution of 40,000 eggs across the city to provide […]
Former En Vogue Singer Dawn Robinson Reveals She's Been Living in Her Car for Three Years
Nationwide — Dawn Robinson, former En Vogue member, revealed in a YouTube video that she has been living in her car for the past three years. She shared her struggles […]
Three HBCU Fraternity Members Charged in Hazing Death of Caleb Wilson
Nationwide — Three men, Isaiah Smith, Kyle Thurman, and Caleb McCray, have been arrested in connection with the alleged hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Police say Wilson, […]
DC Mayor to Remove Black Lives Matter Plaza, Gives into Pressure From Trump Administration
Nationwide — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to remove the Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, a symbol created in 2020 during nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death. The […]
Meet the Black Woman Providing Shelter, Support, and Stability for Underserved Communities
Nationwide — Driven by an unwavering commitment to uplifting vulnerable populations, La Tanya Willis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP, has founded Haven of Hope Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization based […]
Georgia Deputy Who Fatally Shot Wrongfully Convicted Black Man Won't Face Charges
Nationwide — The deputy who shot and killed Leonard Cure, a 53-year-old African American man wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years, will not face charges, prosecutors announced. Leonard was fatally shot […]
Black Woman From Detroit Sues Police, Wrongfully Arrested Due to Facial Recognition Error
Nationwide — LaDonna Crutchfeld, a 37-year-old African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, is suing the Detroit Police Department after being wrongfully arrested in January 2024 due to faulty facial recognition. […]
Black Man Shot Dead in Georgia, His White Girlfriend Arrested and Charged
Nationwide — Telvin Osborne, a 30-year-old African American man from Jackson, Georgia, was shot and killed in an apparent domestic violence incident. His girlfriend, 25-year-old Hannah Grace Cobb, who is […]
Maryland National Guard Refuses to Participate in Frederick Douglass Parade Due to Trump's Anti-DEI Orders
Nationwide — The Maryland National Guard has canceled its participation in the annual Frederick Douglass birthday parade, following new orders from the Trump administration to stop supporting Black History Month events.
U.S. Dept of Education Issues Letter to Ban All Race-Based Scholarship Programs
Nationwide — The U.S. Department of Education has issued a new directive that will eliminate race-based considerations in admissions, hiring, and financial aid, a move that will effectively outlaw scholarships […]
Man Gets 20 Years in Prison After 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies of Fentanyl Overdose
Nationwide — Michael Reed, a 28-year-old man from Mansfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing serious injury to his 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, […]
Trump Now Says He Won't Give SNAP Benefits Until Government Shutdown Ends
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has issued a new warning, declaring that he would block the release of SNAP food assistance unless Democrats agree to reopen the federal government. “SNAP […]
Trump to Restart SNAP Food Benefits But Will Only Pay Half the Amount People Normally Get
Nationwide — The Trump administration has announced that it will restart the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but recipients will receive only half of their usual monthly benefits. Officials say […]
Candace Owens Criticizes Trump Over Investigation into Charlie Kirk's Death
Nationwide — Candace Owens criticized Donald Trump for staying silent about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s death, accusing him of ignoring possible foul play and hinting that the Israeli government may […]
Man Who "Threatened" to Harm Trump Released from Jail, All Charges Dropped
Nationwide — Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old Tennessee man accused of threatening mass violence after sharing a meme referencing Donald Trump, has been released from jail after all charges against him were […]
Two Black Men Who Couldn’t Read Until Adulthood Lead a National Conversation on Literacy and Freedom
Nationwide — This Dyslexia Awareness Month, two nationally recognized literacy advocates — one an NFL athlete, the other an Emmy-nominated actor — share their journeys from illiteracy to impact. In […]
White Police Officer Fired for Abusing a Black Couple Has the Audacity to File a Lawsuit
Nationwide — Andrew Zaborowski, a white police officer from Pennsylvania who was fired after violently arresting an African American couple, now claims he’s the victim of racism. He has filed […]
White Man Wearing a Nazi Uniform in Public Arrested in Georgia
Nationwide — Kenneth Leland Morgan, a man from Athens, Georgia, who wore a Nazi uniform to a downtown bar, was arrested after smashing a glass mug into a University of […]
More Than 24 States Are Suing the Trump Administration Over Suspension of SNAP Benefits
Nationwide — A coalition of more than two dozen states is suing the Trump administration for suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the federal government shutdown, marking the first […]
Atlanta Man Arrested for Shooting Teen Who Tried to Break into His Car
Nationwide — Yoshay Carter, a 51-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, was arrested after allegedly shooting a juvenile who tried to break into his car early Friday morning. Police […]
White Cop Who Shot Himself Then Blamed a Black Man Gets Only 6 Months Prison Sentence
Nationwide — Thomas Mascia, a former New York state trooper who faked his own shooting to impress his ex-girlfriend, has been sentenced to only six months in jail after falsely […]
Karen Tells Black Mayor in North Carolina, “You’re Jealous Because You’re Not White”
Nationwide — Mondale Robinson, the mayor of Enfield, a small town in North Carolina, faced a racial confrontation when a white neighbor accused him of being “jealous because you’re not […]
Black Man Says Fast Food Worker Put “Monkeys” on His Receipt Instead of His Name
Nationwide — Marquise Vanzego, an African American man from La Plata, Maryland, said he felt “disgusted” and hurt after a Chick-fil-A employee labeled his order with the word “Monkeys” instead of […]
Black Teen Swarmed by Police After AI Security System Mistakes Bag of Chips for a Weapon
Nationwide — Taki Allen, an African American high school student from Baltimore County, Maryland, was swarmed by police after an AI security system falsely flagged a crumpled Doritos bag in […]
FBI Arrests NBA Coach and Players in Gambling and Money Laundering Investigation
Nationwide — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones were arrested in a massive FBI gambling probe that uncovered illegal […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Killed by 20-Year-Old Ex-Boyfriend Before School
Nationwide — Lizzell Palma, a 16-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, was shot and killed by her 20-year-old ex-boyfriend early in the morning as she walked to school. Police said the […]
Federal Judge Rules That ICE Agents Will Be Arrested if They Detain People Without Warrants
Nationwide — A federal judge in Chicago has issued a powerful ruling that could lead to ICE agents themselves being arrested if they go after people without a warrant. The […]
Woman Arrested for Abandoning Her Newborn Baby at New York Penn Station
Nationwide — A 30-year-old African American woman has been arrested in connection with the newborn baby girl who was found abandoned on a New York Penn Station subway platform earlier […]
Family Sues Funeral Home After Wrong Body Displayed During Memorial Service
Nationwide — The family of Joey Espinosa, a 44-year-old man from Covina, California, is suing a funeral home after discovering the wrong body in the casket during his memorial service. […]
Former Pastor Arrested After Putting Hidden Cameras in Church Bathrooms and Showers to Record Children
Nationwide — Daniel Kellan Mayfield, a former youth pastor in Landrum, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for secretly recording children and women in church […]
Black Family Accuses Two White Judges of Facilitating a “Hate Crime” and Judicial Overreach
Nationwide — A firestorm of controversy is engulfing the legal landscape in Hillsborough County, Florida, as a federal appeal escalates the battle against a sweeping injunction issued by Circuit Judge […]
Innocent Black Man Ambushed By Police Files Lawsuit After Video Proves His Innocence
Nationwide — Jeffrey Sutton, an African American man from Bloomfield, New Jersey, is suing his local police department after being shot multiple times during a 2020 arrest attempt. He says […]
ICE Arrests a White Police Officer in Illinois, Says He's in the Country Illegally
Nationwide — Radule Bojovic, a white police officer from Hanover Park, Illinois originally from Montenegro, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after officials found he had overstayed his […]
White Police Officers Given Free Food at Chick-fil-A, But the Black Officer Had to Pay
Nationwide — The owners of a Chick-fil-A in Augusta, Georgia, have apologized to the Clover Police Department after Sgt. Tracey Reid, an African American officer, reported experiencing racial discrimination while […]
Florida Sheriff Defends Decision to Post 9-Year-Old Black Boy’s Mugshot on Social Media
Nationwide — Sheriff Homer DeLoach III of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is under fire for publicly sharing the mugshot of a nine-year-old Black boy who was arrested and charged […]
Missing Black Woman's Remains Found Buried After Her Boyfriend Admits to Killing Her
Nationwide — Tange Davis, a 45-year-old African American woman from Mableton, Georgia, was found buried in Atlanta after her boyfriend confessed to killing her, ending days of desperate searching by her […]
White Police Officers Beat Up Black Man Recovering from Brain Surgery
Nationwide — Benjamin Jackson, an African American man from Paterson, New Jersey, is suing several city police officers for allegedly beating, sexually assaulting, and mocking him during a 2022 arrest. […]
White Officer Puts Black Mom in Chokehold, Pulls Her Hair at Daughter's School
Nationwide — Erika McGriff, a 39-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, was violently taken down by a white police officer outside her daughter’s school after parking her car in […]
Two Memphis Police Officers Arrested After Being Caught Drag Racing
Nationwide — Two Memphis police officers, Albert Green, 40, and Raphael Willingham, 37, were arrested for allegedly drag racing in their silver Corvettes while off duty. Both men were taken […]
14-Year-Old Black Boy Shot Dead While Playing Video Games in His Bedroom
Nationwide — Du’wan Morgan, a 14-year-old African American teen from Glasgow Village, Missouri, was shot and killed while playing video games in his bedroom after gunfire erupted between two groups […]
Black Man Dies After Police Thought He Was High on Drugs. He Was Having a Stroke
Nationwide — Kingsley Fifi Bimpong, an African American man from Eagan, Minnesota, died after police and jail officers mistook his stroke for drug impairment. A federal lawsuit claims he was […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Her Son Died in Crash Despite Two 911 Calls for Help
By Ivory D. Payne Nationwide — Kendra Whitley is still searching for answers after her son, Jordan Whitley, 29, died in a single-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in January […]