Philadelphia, PA — An African American man from Philadelphia was reportedly thrown off a city bus by police because he was seen not wearing a face mask. A disturbing video […]
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White Teen Killed His Family Because They Were Against His Black Girlfriend
Midland, VA — Levi Norwood, a 17-year old from Virginia, allegedly killed his mother and brother because he believed they were racist because they disapproved of his Black girlfriend. His […]
Attorney Helped Save Black Men's Lives By Calling for Suspension of Anti-Mask Law During COVID-19 Pandemic
Nationwide — Gerald Griggs, an attorney and VP of the NAACP’s Atlanta branch, had began calling for an immediate suspension of the anti-mask law during the COVID19 pandemic to help […]
Black Lives Disproportionately Affected By Virus As Governors Continue to Ban Hydroxychloroquine
By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Martin L. King said in his sermon, Stride Towards Freedom, “May the problem of race in America soon make hearts […]
Inmate Released From Prison Because of COVID-19 Killed a Man the Very Next Day
Tampa, FL — Joseph Edwards Williams, a 26-year old man from Florida who was released from prison as part of efforts to prevent further spread of the coronavirus behind bars, […]
Unemployed African Americans Should Upload Their Resumes to BlackJobs.com
Nationwide — The global COVID-19 pandemic has all Americans feeling financially burdened, but more African Americans are being affected as there are currently more than 20 million unemployment claims across […]
McDonald's in China Apologizes for Banning Black People From Entering Restaurant
Nationwide — McDonald’s has been under fire after one of it’s locations in Guangzhou, China reportedly began banning Black customers from entering the restaurant in response to a myth that all […]
Meet the Black Doctor Helping Homeless People Get Tested For COVID-19
Miami, FL — Dr. Armen Henderson, an internist at the University of Miami Health System, has been making efforts to help homeless people get tested for the coronavirus as he […]
Prostate Cancer Survivors: Three African American Men Share Their Experience With Non-Invasive HIFU Procedure
By Shelly Gordon Nationwide — Three African American men: Reggie Dye, a healthcare executive, Thomas Newell, a retired basketball referee for youth at risk and Victory Murray, NASA lead engineer […]
238 Inmates Infected With Coronavirus at Chicago’s Cook County Jail
Chicago, IL — As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the country, Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois has recorded the highest number of cases in a single area in […]
5-Year Old Killed in Drive-By Shooting While Making TikTok Videos With His Dad
Houston, TX — Jordan Allen Jr., a 5-year old boy from Texas, has sadly died after being shot by a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting while he was quarantining […]
Police Procedure Expert and Retired LAPD Detective Makes a Splash With New Book “A Deep Dive”
Author Timothy T. Williams, Jr. dives deep into what it takes to be an expert analyst of Police Procedure, Use of Force and Wrongful Convictions for high-profile criminal & civil […]
Black State of America Movement Provides Plan for Blacks to Mobilize for Reparations
Dover, DE — Reparations for Blacks in America is not a new concept, yet specific plans for how to acquire them without intervention from the government are scarce. In Black […]
Unsolved Murders of Black Family Re-Examined in New Film Streaming on Amazon Prime
Nationwide — American Wisper (now streaming on Amazon Prime) is the true story of the unsolved murders of an upper-class African American family. In the summer of 2016, three children […]
Man Creates Portable Hand Washing Stations for Homeless People
Atlanta, GA — Terence Lester, the executive director of Love Beyond Walls, a non-profit organization that offers support to homeless people, is creating hand-washing stations that are being assembled and […]
Family Wants Justice For African American World War II Veteran Who Was Beaten, Murdered in 1956
St. Helena, LA — Hammondee Green was a World War II veteran who put his life on the line for his country. After he was honorably discharged in 1946, he […]
Abandoned Properties Expert Develops Unique Plan to Reverse Gentrification
Nationwide — Dr. Johnny Cash, a Chicago-based published author and the nation’s leading abandoned properties expert, says that he has developed the ultimate plan for reversing gentrification.
Meet the 5 State Lawmakers Leading the Charge for the Next Round of Mass Incarceration
Atlanta, GA — Activists in Georgia say a new bill being proposed by five state lawmakers will lead to the mass incarceration of children as young as 13. It’s known […]
Charges Dropped Against Grandmother 'Slammed' to the Ground By Maryland Police
Pikesville, MD — Rena Mellerson, a 76-year old grandmother from Maryland who was violently arrested by police, is no longer facing any charges. All charges against her including second-degree assault, […]
5 Teens Facing Capital Murder Charges For Killing 16-Year Old Classmate
Biloxi, MS — Five teens, ages 15 to 17, are facing charges of capital murder for allegedly killing 16-year old Madison Harris in her grandparent’s house in Missisissippi. The suspects, […]
Ohio Taking a 2nd Look at 83 Cases of Wrongfully Convicted Inmates
Columbus, OH — The state of Ohio is making a move to review the cases of 83 people who have been wrongfully convicted in the state since 1989. The state […]
Author Releases New Book About How Domestic Violence Affects Children
Phoenix, AZ — Author and advocate, Tiffany Mensah has written and released her first book titled, Forgotten: Living in the Shadows of Domestic Violence. It is estimated that globally one […]
District Attorney Leading Efforts to Dismiss 66,000 Marijuana Convictions in California
Los Angeles, CA — California courts have been ordered to dismiss around 66,000 marijuana convictions, even those going back decades. The move initiated by Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie […]
Innocent Black Student Files Lawsuit Against Police Who Put a Gun to His Head
Chicago, IL — Jaylan Butler, a 20-year old man from Chicago, says that he was falsely accused and violently arrested by police who threw him to the ground and put […]
HBCU President Resigns After Being Arrested For Prostitution and Drug Scandal
Clinton, MS — William Bynum Jr., who was the president of Jackson State University in Mississippi, has submitted his resignation following a recent arrest in connection with prostitution and drug […]
8-Year Old Boy Banned From Private Schools in London Because of His Hair
Nationwide — Farouk James, an 8-year old boy from London, is not being allowed to attend several schools in the city because of his long, natural hair. His mother, Bonnie […]
Family of Gay Black Teen Killed Wants the FBI to Investigate
Washington Parish, LA — Ja’Quarius Taylor, a gay teen from Louisiana, was reportedly found dead near a lake with a shot to the head. His family is urging the FBI to […]
Man Sentenced to 12 Years For Having His Cell Phone in Jail
Newton County, MS — Willie Nash, a 39-year old African American man who was caught in possession of a cell phone while he was held at a county jail in […]
High School Bans Black Teen From Graduation Because of His Hair
Mont Belvieu, TX — Deandre Arnold, a high school student from Texas, is reportedly being discriminated against because of his hair style of choice. His school, Barbers Hill High School […]
The Truth About Bill Cosby, R. Kelly, and America’s War Against Black Masculinity
By Dr. Umar Johnson, Psy.D., CSP, M.Ed. Nationwide — Bill Cosby was convicted for touching the breast, and sliding his finger down the underwear, of a white woman. A woman […]
Four Black Teens Racially Profiled and Locked Inside Beauty Supply Store
Chesapeake, VA — A 16-year old girl and her 3 friends, who are all Black, were recently wrongfully detained and locked inside a beauty supply store in Virginia when the […]
5 Black Prisoners Suspiciously Killed in Mississippi State Prisons Within a Week
Parchman, MS — Terrandance Dobbins, Walter Gates, Gregory Emary, Roosevelt Holliman, and Denorris Howell – who were all Black men – have been killed in prisons across the Mississippi state. Activists say the […]
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, […]