Nationwide — Denver real estate broker Michelle Thomas remembers well her early days growing up in North Aurora, a rough part of the Denver, Colorado metro area, that includes East […]
Urban Issues
1-Year Old Black Boy Shot in the Head By Houston Police While Pursuing a Robbery Suspect
Nationwide — Legend Smalls, a 1-year old black boy from Houston, Texas, was shot in the head by a police officer who was reportedly chasing a suspect. His mother, 19-year […]
Black Chess Champion to Virtually Train Hundreds of People For Free on Good Deeds Day on April 11th
Nationwide — In celebration of this year’s Good Deeds Day, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, a national mentor and award-winning community activist, is offering a free online training session via Zoom on […]
Wrongly Convicted Man Spent 5 Years in Prison Because Hertz Didn’t Provide A Receipt That Proved His Alibi
Nationwide — Herbert Alford, an African American man who spent almost 5 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted for a murder he didn’t commit, is now suing Hertz for […]
Author Releases Biography, Survival Story About Complex Black Family Dynamics From Domestic Abuse to Sexual Assault
Nationwide — Nobody’s Child: A Biography by Tammie Francisque is a true story of determination, healing, and forgiveness that addresses complex Black family dynamics, sexual assault, drug abuse, domestic partner […]
Single Mom Arrested For Leaving Kids Alone While at Work Raises $150K on GoFundMe
Liberty Township, OH — Shaina Bell, a 24-year old single mother from Ohio who was arrested when police found her kids alone at a motel, is getting a lot of […]
200-Year Old Historically Black Community in Michigan Continues to Struggle After Years of Disenfranchisement and Racial Inequity
Nationwide — If you live in one of 10 contiguous South Oakland County, Michigan suburbs (one of the wealthiest counties in the United States), you are living on the stolen […]
Despite Having Dyslexia, These Twin Brothers Earned Over $2.5M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Brin and Nial Wilson, twin brothers from Shreveport, Louisiana who have overcome the challenges of dyslexia, were offered over $2.5 million in college scholarships.
Single Mom's New Boyfriend Shot Her 3 Sons, Killed Two
Toledo, OH — Crystal Phillips, a 23-year old mother from Ohio, says she was completely shocked when she came home to discover that her three young sons had been shot […]
Black Business Owners in Chicago Partner to Help Prevent Local Carjackings
Early Walker, the founder of a local towing service, is partnering with several Black and minority-owned security agencies to help stop carjackings. Nationwide — Early Walker, founder and owner of […]
Black Family Murdered. 45 Years Later, The Case Remains Open
A film about their story called ‘American Wisper’ is now streaming on major platforms like Tubi TV, Amazon Prime, and Vimeo. Nationwide — On a cold December afternoon in 1975, […]
Police Bodycam Footage Shows Officers Lying, Conspiring, and Tampering With Evidence in the Brittany Chrishawn Williams Case
Brittany Chrishawn Williams, who was brutalized after police trespassed on her property in Jacksonville, Florida, releases bodycam footage that exposes the lies of the officers. Jacksonville, FL — Brittany Chrishawn […]
Veteran Reveals Challenges of Being a Black Woman in the U.S. Military
Nationwide — Quincie White, an African American female who has been in the U.S. Army for 33 years, is now a published author of a book she released in 2020 […]
"American Wisper" Film About Black Family Murdered Garners 1 Million Views on Amazon Prime and Tubi TV
Prosecutors, however, are still silent on reopening the once-famous case New York, NY — American Wisper is the true story of the unsolved murders of an African American family. In […]
Effects of Systemic Racism in Black America Explored in New Book "What Did You Think Was Going To Happen?"
Nationwide — What Did You Think Was Going To Happen? by Clinton E. Galloway explores the effects on Black America and how the South-Central community of Los Angeles is being […]
Black Landlord Says the City of San Francisco Took Her Buildings Worth $25 Million
Nationwide — Anna Kihagi, a landlord and real estate investor, says that the San Francisco City Attorney presented false evidence to the courts 3 years ago, and is now prohibiting […]
Family of Black Man Killed in Philly Say They Called 911 For an Ambulance, Not the Police
Nationwide — Walter Wallace, a 27-year old Black man from Philadelphia, was killed by police this week as he held a knife. His family, however, says they called 911 to […]
From Welfare and Food Stamps to Becoming the First of 21 Children to Graduate College
Nationwide — Paul Lamar Hunter, author of No Love, No Charity: The Success of the 19th Child, is the 19th of 21 children. His book is an inspirational story about […]
Black Homeowners Fight Back Against Foreclosure; $1.2M Lawsuit Filed Against Artisans’ Bank
Star Hill, DE — With a tsunami of foreclosures on the horizon, Black homeowners facing foreclosure must act judiciously when pandemic moratoriums have been lifted. Two important facts in fighting […]
Black History and the Columbus Myth: Exposing the Truth
By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — Christopher Columbus did not discover America! After years of celebrating Columbus Day each October and teaching our children that this land was discovered […]
Filmmaker Completes Documentary That Exposes U.S. Government For Oppressing Black and Brown Communities
After two years of crowdfunding to raise $15K to film her documentary, Brandi Webb has finished her “Betrayal of a Nation” film project and is now looking to partner with […]
Black Physicist Enters the 7th Week of His Hunger Strike for Racial Justice
Nationwide — Meet Charles Michael Able, a Black Physicist who is entering the 7th week of a Hunger Strike to demand legislative action on racial justice by the United States […]
63-Year Old Black Man Serving Life Sentence For Stealing Hedge Clippers Released From Prison
Caddo Parish, LA — Fair Wayne Bryant, an African American man whose appeal was initially denied by the Supreme Court, is finally free after being granted parole. In 1997, he […]
Black Woman Filmmaker Who Produced Film About Police Brutality Gets Attacked By Police
Brittany Chrishawn, the producer of the award-winning police brutality film “Illville,” gets attacked and left with broken teeth after police trespass on her property. Nationwide — Brittany Chrishawn, an award-winning […]
29-Year Old Woman Reveals How She Became a Victim to Sex Trafficking
Sharenika Lashay’s story via her new book “Hustled Through The Pain” is encouraging and educating women all over the world. Nationwide — Meet Sharenika Lashay, a young African American woman […]
1-Year Old Girl Dies in Hot Car After Dad Refused to Let Police Break Window
Las Vegas, NV — Sayah Deal, a 1-year old little girl from Nevada, has died after being accidentally locked in a hot car. Her father, Sidney, refused help from the […]
Black CEO Reco McCambry Pens Book That Addresses Social Justice and Progress for the Black Community
Reco M. McCambry, CEO of Novae, publishes “THE PLAN” that strives to guarantee Social Justice, Progress, & True Reparations! Conyers, GA — Social Justice… Police Brutality… Black Lives Matter… Progress… […]
6-Year Old Michigan Boy Killed in Triple Homicide
Detroit, MI — Tai’raz Moore, a 6-year old boy from Detroit, was murdered execution-style in the basement of his family’s home. His father and his girlfriend were also found dead […]
Documentary Raising Awareness About Voter Suppression Attacked by Russian Bots
“It underscores how fragile our democracy is at this time,” said Loki Mulholland. Lehi, UT — With less than two months before the 2020 Presidential Election, a documentary raising awareness […]
Campaign For Black Legacy Farmers to Reverse Their Economic Suffering
Nationwide — The Black Farmers’ Appeal: Cancel Pigford Debt Campaign is a grassroots organizing, popular education, and legal advocacy campaign to rectify the injustice(s) of the Pigford v. Glickman class […]
African-Americans Sue the United States in Inter-American Commission for the Right to Manage the Coronavirus
Atlanta, GA — African Americans who are recognized as an Afro-descendant Tribe by the Inter-American System have requested an emergency order of “Precautionary Measures” to manage the Coronavirus of their […]
Wrongful Conviction Expert Launches Foundation to Help Exonerate Innocent Prisoners
A historic initiative has been launched on International Wrongful Conviction Day by Timothy T. Williams, an expert on Police Procedure, Use of Force & Wrongful Conviction Los Angeles, CA — […]
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 […]
Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street
Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s Security Guard Killed in SWAT Standoff
Nationwide — Diamon-Mazairre Robinson, a 39-year-old Texas man who served as a security guard for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, was shot and killed by Dallas SWAT officers after a standoff. He […]
Black Man Shot By Police Left Dying as Ambulance First Treated White Cop Having an Anxiety Attack
Nationwide — Dyshan Best, an African American man from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was shot in the back by police during a foot chase and had to wait for over 10 minutes […]
Police Officer Arrested for Not Telling His Partner That He's HIV-Positive
Nationwide — Pierce Cotton, a 32-year-old African American police officer from Pensacola, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly having sex without informing his partner that he is HIV-positive. He now […]
Black Man Who Spent 33 Years on Death Row Granted Clemency Two Days Before Execution
Nationwide — Charles “Sonny” Burton, a 75-year-old man from Alabama who was set to be executed this week, had his death sentence commuted to life without parole. He was convicted […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop
Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]
White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash
Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]
$1 Billion Lawsuit Dismissed Over Death of Black Teen Killed in School Gym
Nationwide — The family of Kendrick Johnson, who died in a high school gym in Valdosta, Georgia, back in 2013, has had their $1 billion lawsuit against law enforcement and […]
73-Year-Old Woman Violently Slapped on Backside While Grocery Shopping
Nationwide — Mae St. Julien, a 73-year-old African American great-grandmother from DeKalb County, Georgia, says she was violently slapped on her backside while shopping at a local Kroger grocery store, […]
5 Teens Arrested After Black Man Killed in Home While Protecting His Grandson
Nationwide — Kevin Cooper, an African American man from Portland, Oregon, was shot while protecting his grandson during a home invasion. Five teens now face murder and assault charges in […]
Man Kills His Wife After She Gave Birth to Their First Baby, Then Took His Own Life
Nationwide — Kynath Terry Jr., a 19-year-old African American man from Homewood, Alabama, fatally shot his wife at a hospital shortly after they welcomed their first child, then took his […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting, Her Mom Survived
Nationwide — Zoey Price, a 7-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, was killed Tuesday night when gunfire struck her family’s home. Her mother was injured but survived, and police […]
Police Say Black Teen Had Been Dead in His Car for 24 Hours Before Being Discovered
Nationwide — Rogeick Cohea III, an 18-year-old African American teen from Gulfport, Mississippi, was found dead in his car at Stonegate Apartments after being in the vehicle for about 24 hours. […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Went Missing 10 Years Ago and the FBI is Still Looking for Her
Nationwide — Arianna Fitts, an African American girl from San Francisco, California, was 2 years old when she went missing in 2016, and her mother was found dead days later. The […]
Black Woman Went Missing After Being Released from a Police Station. She Was Found Dead 11 Months Later
Nationwide — Mitrice Richardson, an African American woman from California, was 24 years old when she disappeared after being released from the Malibu-Lost Hills sheriff’s station with no money, phone, […]
Black Dad of 3 Killed by US Marshals Who Allegedly Tried to Cover Up What Really Happened
Nationwide — Julian Bailey, an African American man from Washington, DC, was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals during a traffic stop, leaving his family devastated and demanding answers. His […]
The Battle for Shelton Muhammad's Family Farm in Southampton County, Virginia: In Memory of Nat Turner
By Brother Shelton Muhammad and Family Nationwide — In 2009, we were asked by a Black farmer and his wife if we would consider purchasing their farm in Southampton County, […]