Nationwide — Tony Matthews, a 48-year-old African American father from DeKalb County, Georgia, died six days after being shot outside a Kroger in Brookhaven along Peachtree Road. Police say he […]
Urban Issues
Black Dad Files Lawsuit After Teacher Caught Grabbing His 5-Year-Old Son By His Collar
Nationwide — An African American father from Ball, Louisiana, who identifies as Courtland, is suing the local school district over surveillance video footage that shows a teacher allegedly grabbing and […]
Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District
Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]
Black Congressman in South Carolina Says Some MAGA Politicians Told Him Slavery Was Good
Nationwide — Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina says that some MAGA Republicans told him directly that slavery was a good thing. He also warned that some would try to […]
School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K
Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]
Black Family Grieves 5-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed by His 11-Year-Old Brother
Nationwide — Elias Reliford, a 5-year-old African American boy from Centennial, Colorado, was killed by his 11-year-old brother while he napped after school. The tragedy shocked their family and left […]
Pastor Charged with Manslaughter After Black Grandfather of 7 Drowns During Baptism
Nationwide — Cheryl Bartley, a 48-year-old pastor from the UK, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the death of Robert Smith, a 61-year-old grandfather, during a home baptism […]
Young Black Mom Loses Housing Assistance After Starting New Job, Says She Feels "Punished"
Nationwide — Jaela Jackson, a 22-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, is now facing eviction after her rental assistance approval was reversed when she started a new job. She […]
Pastor and Wife Face Charges in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Their Foster Children
Nationwide — Rodney Gibson, a pastor from Columbia, South Carolina, and his wife, Kawiana Young, were arrested after authorities accused Gibson of sexually abusing a foster child in their home. […]
Family of Black Man Killed by Boston Police Officer Calls for Release of Body Camera Footage
Nationwide — The family of Stephenson King Jr., a 39-year-old African American man fatally shot by a police officer in Boston, Massachussetts, is calling for the release of body camera […]
73-Year-Old School Bus Driver Arrested for Allegedly Strangling a Student
Nationwide — Effie Wynn, a 73-year-old African American school bus driver from Lynchburg, Virginia, was arrested after allegedly strangling a student on the bus while parked at a school. Police […]
"Black and Dyslexic" Podcast Hosts Join "Literacy Now" Miniseries to Empower Black Families Facing Dyslexia
Episode Highlights Advocacy, Stigma Reduction, and Educational Equity – Connected to NAACP Image Award-Nominated Documentary Left Behind Nationwide — In a compelling new episode of the Literacy Now, Together miniseries, […]
White Suspect Arrested for Shooting a Black Mom and Her Son Over a Parking Dispute
Nationwide — Brandon Casto, a 28-year-old white man from Akron, Ohio, has been arrested and is being held on a $3 million bond after a parking dispute that escalated into […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Conflicting Information About Her Son’s Murder Case
Nationwide — Anita Drake, the African American mother of 21-year-old Omar Drake who was found dead near train tracks in Jackson, says she was told his murder case had been […]
Black Grandpa and His 3 Granddaughters Tragically Die in House Fire While Sleeping
Nationwide — Walter Palmer, a 71-year-old grandfather, and his 3 granddaughters 16-year-old Kassidy James, 11-year-old Mary James, and 7-year-old Ivory James, died in a house fire early Wednesday in Crete, Illinois. […]
Black Woman Shot and Killed in Front of Her Children Had a History of Mental Health Problems
Nationwide — Monae Brooks, a 32-year-old African American mother of two from Harris County, Texas, was shot and killed in front of her children after a roadside confrontation. Investigators say […]
White Police Officer Appears to Slam Black Teen Girl Face-First on the Pavement
Nationwide — Erin Cowser, a 17-year-old African American girl from San Bernardino County, California, was allegedly slammed face-first onto concrete by a police officer in May 2025, leaving her unconscious with […]
Black Vice Mayor from Florida Found Dead in Home, Her Husband Arrested
Nationwide — Nancy Metayer Bowen, an African American politician from Coral Springs, Florida, was found dead inside her home during a wellness check. Police arrested her husband, Stephen Bowen, and […]
White Man Who Threatened to Kill 20 Black Babies Gets Only 2 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Zachary Charles Newell, a 26-year-old man from North Carolina, was sentenced to only two years in federal prison after making online threats of a mass shooting targeting a preschool. […]
Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist
Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]
7-Year-Old Black Boy Speaks Out After Being Robbed By Teens in His Neighborhood
Nationwide — Kamari Hardin, a 7-year-old African American boy from Memphis, Tennessee, was robbed at gunpoint for $10 near a park while walking home with friends. Police arrested two teens […]
Defense Attorneys Say the Bullet That Killed Charlie Kirk Doesn't Match the Suspect's Weapon
Nationwide — A new court filing raises doubts about whether the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk matches the rifle linked to suspect Tyler Robinson. His defense team is now pushing for […]
Missing Black Mom of 3 Finally Found Living in a Los Angeles Storm Drain
Nationwide — Jameelah Robinson, a 43-year-old African American mother of 3 from Los Angeles, was found living in a storm drain after years of struggling with drugs and mental health issues. […]
33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]
Black Dad Says His Teen Son Was Shot and Killed Over a Pair of Jeans
Nationwide — Cayden Alston Arnold, a 15-year-old African American teen from Raleigh, North Carolina, was shot and killed at his home following a dispute over a pair of jeans he […]
White Teacher in Virginia Gets Only Six Years in Prison for Abusing Student
Nationwide — John Rose, a former middle school teacher from Bedford County, Virginia, was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a student. He will also serve seven […]
Man Kills His Girlfriend, a Mom of 6, Just Months After Release from Prison for 2 Prior Murders
Nationwide — Darryl Lamar Collins, a 55-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, reportedly killed his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson, just under a year after being released for two previous murders. He […]
Former Pro Wrestler Found Not Guilty in $2.9 Million Welfare Fraud Case
Nationwide — Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., who was accused of taking millions in welfare funds, was cleared of all 13 charges after a seven-year legal battle. The jury […]
Man Caught With Crack and Spice in Underwear Sentenced to 30 Years
Nationwide — Andrew McCormick, a 55-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, who has a long criminal record, was caught with crack cocaine, marijuana, and “spice” hidden in his underwear. […]
Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing
Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]
Black Dad of 4 Who Agreed to Adopt His Wife’s Kids Killed in Random Shootings
Nationwide — Tony Matthews, a 48-year-old African American father from DeKalb County, Georgia, died six days after being shot outside a Kroger in Brookhaven along Peachtree Road. Police say he […]
Black Dad Files Lawsuit After Teacher Caught Grabbing His 5-Year-Old Son By His Collar
Nationwide — An African American father from Ball, Louisiana, who identifies as Courtland, is suing the local school district over surveillance video footage that shows a teacher allegedly grabbing and […]
Fired Black Teacher Moves Forward With Her Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against California School District
Nationwide — An ongoing federal civil rights lawsuit against Hemet Unified School District is drawing increasing national attention as serious allegations emerge involving racial hostility in classrooms, failure to enforce […]
Black Congressman in South Carolina Says Some MAGA Politicians Told Him Slavery Was Good
Nationwide — Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina says that some MAGA Republicans told him directly that slavery was a good thing. He also warned that some would try to […]
School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K
Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]
Black Family Grieves 5-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed by His 11-Year-Old Brother
Nationwide — Elias Reliford, a 5-year-old African American boy from Centennial, Colorado, was killed by his 11-year-old brother while he napped after school. The tragedy shocked their family and left […]
Pastor Charged with Manslaughter After Black Grandfather of 7 Drowns During Baptism
Nationwide — Cheryl Bartley, a 48-year-old pastor from the UK, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the death of Robert Smith, a 61-year-old grandfather, during a home baptism […]
Young Black Mom Loses Housing Assistance After Starting New Job, Says She Feels "Punished"
Nationwide — Jaela Jackson, a 22-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, is now facing eviction after her rental assistance approval was reversed when she started a new job. She […]
Pastor and Wife Face Charges in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Their Foster Children
Nationwide — Rodney Gibson, a pastor from Columbia, South Carolina, and his wife, Kawiana Young, were arrested after authorities accused Gibson of sexually abusing a foster child in their home. […]
Family of Black Man Killed by Boston Police Officer Calls for Release of Body Camera Footage
Nationwide — The family of Stephenson King Jr., a 39-year-old African American man fatally shot by a police officer in Boston, Massachussetts, is calling for the release of body camera […]
73-Year-Old School Bus Driver Arrested for Allegedly Strangling a Student
Nationwide — Effie Wynn, a 73-year-old African American school bus driver from Lynchburg, Virginia, was arrested after allegedly strangling a student on the bus while parked at a school. Police […]
"Black and Dyslexic" Podcast Hosts Join "Literacy Now" Miniseries to Empower Black Families Facing Dyslexia
Episode Highlights Advocacy, Stigma Reduction, and Educational Equity – Connected to NAACP Image Award-Nominated Documentary Left Behind Nationwide — In a compelling new episode of the Literacy Now, Together miniseries, […]
White Suspect Arrested for Shooting a Black Mom and Her Son Over a Parking Dispute
Nationwide — Brandon Casto, a 28-year-old white man from Akron, Ohio, has been arrested and is being held on a $3 million bond after a parking dispute that escalated into […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Conflicting Information About Her Son’s Murder Case
Nationwide — Anita Drake, the African American mother of 21-year-old Omar Drake who was found dead near train tracks in Jackson, says she was told his murder case had been […]
Black Grandpa and His 3 Granddaughters Tragically Die in House Fire While Sleeping
Nationwide — Walter Palmer, a 71-year-old grandfather, and his 3 granddaughters 16-year-old Kassidy James, 11-year-old Mary James, and 7-year-old Ivory James, died in a house fire early Wednesday in Crete, Illinois. […]
Black Woman Shot and Killed in Front of Her Children Had a History of Mental Health Problems
Nationwide — Monae Brooks, a 32-year-old African American mother of two from Harris County, Texas, was shot and killed in front of her children after a roadside confrontation. Investigators say […]
White Police Officer Appears to Slam Black Teen Girl Face-First on the Pavement
Nationwide — Erin Cowser, a 17-year-old African American girl from San Bernardino County, California, was allegedly slammed face-first onto concrete by a police officer in May 2025, leaving her unconscious with […]
Black Vice Mayor from Florida Found Dead in Home, Her Husband Arrested
Nationwide — Nancy Metayer Bowen, an African American politician from Coral Springs, Florida, was found dead inside her home during a wellness check. Police arrested her husband, Stephen Bowen, and […]
White Man Who Threatened to Kill 20 Black Babies Gets Only 2 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Zachary Charles Newell, a 26-year-old man from North Carolina, was sentenced to only two years in federal prison after making online threats of a mass shooting targeting a preschool. […]
Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist
Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]
7-Year-Old Black Boy Speaks Out After Being Robbed By Teens in His Neighborhood
Nationwide — Kamari Hardin, a 7-year-old African American boy from Memphis, Tennessee, was robbed at gunpoint for $10 near a park while walking home with friends. Police arrested two teens […]
Defense Attorneys Say the Bullet That Killed Charlie Kirk Doesn't Match the Suspect's Weapon
Nationwide — A new court filing raises doubts about whether the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk matches the rifle linked to suspect Tyler Robinson. His defense team is now pushing for […]
Missing Black Mom of 3 Finally Found Living in a Los Angeles Storm Drain
Nationwide — Jameelah Robinson, a 43-year-old African American mother of 3 from Los Angeles, was found living in a storm drain after years of struggling with drugs and mental health issues. […]
33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested
Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]
Black Dad Says His Teen Son Was Shot and Killed Over a Pair of Jeans
Nationwide — Cayden Alston Arnold, a 15-year-old African American teen from Raleigh, North Carolina, was shot and killed at his home following a dispute over a pair of jeans he […]
White Teacher in Virginia Gets Only Six Years in Prison for Abusing Student
Nationwide — John Rose, a former middle school teacher from Bedford County, Virginia, was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a student. He will also serve seven […]
Man Kills His Girlfriend, a Mom of 6, Just Months After Release from Prison for 2 Prior Murders
Nationwide — Darryl Lamar Collins, a 55-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, reportedly killed his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson, just under a year after being released for two previous murders. He […]
Former Pro Wrestler Found Not Guilty in $2.9 Million Welfare Fraud Case
Nationwide — Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., who was accused of taking millions in welfare funds, was cleared of all 13 charges after a seven-year legal battle. The jury […]
Man Caught With Crack and Spice in Underwear Sentenced to 30 Years
Nationwide — Andrew McCormick, a 55-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, who has a long criminal record, was caught with crack cocaine, marijuana, and “spice” hidden in his underwear. […]
Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing
Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]