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 […]
Urban Issues
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 […]
Black Family Can't Bury Young Dad Because His Accused Killer is His Insurance Beneficiary
Nationwide — Antonio Frost Jr., a 24-year-old African American man from East Point, Georgia, was killed in a domestic shooting on February 2nd. Now, his family struggles to lay him […]
Homeless Black Mom From Detroit Speaks Out After Her Two Children Froze to Death
Nationwide — Tateona Williams, a 29-year-old African American mother from Detroit, lost two of her children after they likely froze to death while seeking shelter in a van. The family […]
Young Black Woman Set on Fire While Walking to Store in North Carolina, Suspect Held on $1M Bond
Nationwide — Ashanti Downey, a 21-year-old African American woman from Sanford, North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022, was attacked and set on fire, leaving her with severe burns […]
Black Woman Sent to Prison For 25 Years for Killing Abusive Husband Now Fights for Domestic Violence Awareness
Nationwide — Latoya Dickens, an African American mother from Gwinnett County, Georgia who spent 25 years in prison for killing her abusive husband, now advocates for domestic violence survivors. After […]
Renowned Black Educator of 35 Years, Former Principal Releases His 14th Book for School Leaders
Nationwide — Baruti K. Kafele, a bestselling author and award-winning educator of more than 35 years who was also a former Principal of inner-city schools in New Jersey for almost […]
Man Who Attacked Judge During Courtroom Hearing Sentenced to up to 65 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Deobra Redden, a 31-year-old African American man from Las Vegas, Nevada, has been sentenced to 26 to 65 years in prison for attacking a judge. The incident, which […]
Black Church Goes After Al Sharpton For Accepting $500K Donation from Kamala Harris
Nationwide — A coalition of African American churches is demanding the suspension and investigation of MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton, alleging that donations from Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign to […]
Anna Kane, Ex-Wife of NHL Player, Reveals Her Identity to Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit
Nationwide — Anna Kane, former wife of NHL player Evander Kane, is one of the women accusing music mogul Diddy of sexual assault in a lawsuit. The case, which dates […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Killed by Police in Ohio, Bodycam Not Immediately Activated
Nationwide — Jazmir Tucker, a 15-year-old African American teenage boy from Akron, Ohio, was reportedly shot and killed by police during a foot chase. The incident is under investigation, with […]
Black Mom, Teen Son From Georgia Killed in Murder-Suicide by Her Ex-Boyfriend
Nationwide — 36-year-old Shendora Adams and her 19-year-old son, Tyiun, from Bainbridge, Georgia, were tragically killed in a murder-suicide on Thanksgiving day. Shendora’s ex-boyfriend, Jamar Calloway, reportedly shot them at […]
District of Columbia Sues Amazon For Stopping Fast Deliveries in Predominantly Black Neighborhoods
Nationwide — The District of Columbia is suing Amazon, claiming that the company stopped its fast delivery service for residents in two predominantly Black neighborhoods while still charging them for […]
Former Kansas City Detective Accused of Abusing Black Women Found Dead Before Trial
Nationwide — After decades of waiting, at least ten African American women in Kansas City who were allegedly sexually assaulted by former detective Robert Golubski will never see justice in […]
Black Grandpa From Florida Shot Dead on Thanksgiving Day Over Loud Music Dispute
Nationwide — Hureleyon McLean, a 72-year-old man from Broward County, Florida, was shot and killed on Thanksgiving day following a dispute over loud music. McLean’s wife, Rose, is furious when […]
Black Teen Wins $250K Settlement After Traumatic Wrongful Traffic Stop
Nationwide — La’Nisha Hemingway, an 18-year-old African American teen from South Carolina, received a $250,000 settlement after a wrongful traffic stop left her traumatized. The incident happened on May 3 […]
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 […]