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A Mother and Her Son Have Been Sentenced to Life in Prison For Murdering Key Witness in Robbery Case

Tina Black and her son, Terance

Denver, CO — Terance Black, a 26-year old man who was a suspect in the robbery of a marijuana shop in Denver, and Tina Black, his 51-year old mother, have […]

11-Year Old Boy on Life Support Following Suicide Attempt After Being Bullied

Jamari Dent in life support after attempted suicide

Chicago, IL — Jamari Dent, an 11-year old boy from Chicago, is still on life support after attempting to commit suicide. His mother says that he was repeatedly bullied by […]

School Designated Black Student to Be a Slave in Underground Railroad Class Exercise

Elementary school that allowed underground railroad exercise

Brambleton, VA — An elementary school in Virginia is under fire following a Black History Month activity called Underground Railroad where students pretended to be “runaway slaves.” Parents and civil rights […]

Acting Principal Accused of Attacking 11-Year Old Student, Ripping Her Braids Out

Teacher and acting principal who allegedly pulled out girl's braids

Madison, WI — Rob Mueller-Owens, a positive behavior support coach at a middle school in Wisconsin who was also the acting principal, allegedly attacked and pulled out several braids from an […]

12 and 14-Year-Old Boys Arrested For Allegedly Gang Raping a 19-Year Old Girl

3 teen suspects accused of rape

Baltimore, MD — Three 14-year-old teens and a 12-year-old boy are now facing charges in connection with their alleged gang rape of a 19-year old woman whom they abducted after […]

Human Zoos: Shocking Documentary Exposes America's Forgotten History of Scientific Racism

Human Zoos documentary

Now available to watch free online Washington, DC — It’s a sordid chapter in American history that many scientists would rather not talk about. Thousands of indigenous people from Africa […]

Burberry Apologizes for Designing a Hoodie With a Noose Around the Neck

Burberry hoodie with noose around the neck

Nationwide — Fashion brand Burberry has apologized for designing a hoodie with a noose around the neck which was showcased during its London Fashion Week show. The design, which received […]

Judge Denies $38 Million Verdict For the Family of a Black Woman Killed by Police

Korryn Gaines

Baltimore, MD — The family of Korryn Gaines, who was shot and killed by a police officer three years ago, is disappointed after a Baltimore County judge has overturned the […]

Former Federal Agent to Discuss Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America's Law Enforcement

Matthew Horace

Nationally recognized speaker and author Matthew Horace brings his speaker tour to Denver for Black History Month Denver, CO — While distressed relationships between law enforcement and African Americans are […]

There Are 64,000 Missing Black Women and Girls in the United States and No One Seems to Care

Missing Black women

Nationwide — Over the years, a disturbingly disproportionate number of Black women and girls across the United States have gone missing. What’s even more alarming is that the media coverage […]

Virginia Governor and Attorney General Minstrel Black Faces Evoke America's Uncanny Preoccupation With Real Black Faces

Tolson Banner

By Tolson Banner Nationwide — C’mon. I need ev’rybody singin’. Coon Man (aka Virginia Governor Ralph Northam) you take the lead. I need all eleven seceding Southern states to join […]

White Supremacist Who Killed 66-Year Old Black Man With a Sword Apologizes, Gets Life Sentence

James Jackson and Timothy Caughman

New York, NY — James Jackson, a 30-year old white supremacist who stabbed and killed 66-year old Timothy Caughman because of his race, has been sentenced to life in prison […]

Louisiana Police Wore Blackface in the 90’s to Lure, Arrest Black People Buying Drugs

A yearbook picture of Don Stone and Frankie Caruso wearing blackface

Baton Rouge, LA — It has been confirmed that two white police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana wore blackface in 1993 in an attempt to convince people in a Black […]

Woman Arrested for Drunk Driving Tells Black Officer He'll Get a Visit from the KKK

Julie Edwards, arrested for drunk driving and other charges

Deland, FL — Julie Edwards, a 53-year old white woman from Florida who was arrested for drunk driving, reportedly tried to threaten the Black police officer who arrested her by telling […]

Attorney Zulu Ali Renamed Top 10 Immigration and Criminal Lawyer by Attorney and Practice Magazine

Attorney Zulu Ali

Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California has been named Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer and Immigration Lawyer in the state of […]

Maryland Woman Arrested For Allegedly Slashing Her Boyfriend’s Face

Lia Evette Tucker

Towson, MD — Lia Evette Tucker, a 46-year old woman from Maryland who has been accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the face, was arrested on Sunday night. She is […]

Decision Reversed to Fire Sergeant Who Told Police Officers to Shoot Homeless Black People

Portland police officers

Portland, OR — Gregg Lewis, a Portland Police sergeant who was fired for making racist remarks about killing Black people during a roll call meeting, has been recently approved by […]

Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

Melanie Danae Williams

Los Angeles, CA — Melanie Denae Williams, a 23-year old self-proclaimed “hoe,” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking. She also admitted to […]

“Soles For Sale” Book Labeled as a “Must Read” by Chicago Schools, Drug Counselors, Professors, Hip Hop Heads, Sneakerheads, Clinical Psychologists, and More

Soles For Sale

“Soles for Sale, the book by Mora Spicer II and Hassahn Liggins, is poetic and packs a brutal punch. It brings the reader experientially into an established underground economic system […]

Why Do White People Hate Us So Much? Because They Are Still Angry About the Pharaohs and the Moors!

Virginia Governor Ralph Northrum's racist medical school photo

By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — Several months ago, I wrote an article claiming that one of the driving forces behind White racism and animosity toward Black people is […]

2 Police Officers Seen Kicking and Punching Black Teen Girl During School Cafeteria Brawl

White school security officers violently subduing a 15-year-old Black teen girl

Hazleton, PA — Hazleton Area High School in Pennsylvania is under fire because of a disturbing viral video of their security personnel violently kicking and punching a Black female student, […]

Homeless Man Cuts Off Lights in Grocery Store Bathroom, and Threatens to Kill Woman in a Stall

Brooklyn Smith III

Fayetteville, NC — Brooklyn Smith III, a 25-year old homeless man in North Carolina, was arrested after a woman told police that Smith went inside the women’s restroom of a […]

2019 Marks the 100th Anniversary of the Elaine Phillips Massacres that Claimed Over 200 Lives of Black Men, Women, and Children

Elaine Phillips Massacres

By Deangelo Manuel Helena, AR — 2019 marks one hundred years since one of America’s deadliest massacres that claimed over two hundred lives of black men, women, and children. In 1919, […]

Respected Scholar Explains How Immigration Harms Native Blacks

Dr. Claud Anderson, founder of the Harvest Institute

Nationwide — Dr. Claud Anderson, best-selling author and President of The Harvest Institute, says, “Whether it is building a wall or open admission of immigrants, the partisan debate on immigration […]

NYC High School Basketball Coach Charged with Shooting a Parent

Todd Myles, NYC basketball coach

Brooklyn, NY — Todd Myles, a basketball coach at a high school in New York City, has been charged and arrested for shooting Christopher Hooks, the father of one of […]

Community Activist, Dr. Harold E. Bailey, Boldly Speaks Out About the Police Killing of 17-Year Old Laquan McDonald

Dr. Harold E. Bailey and Laquan McDonald

Once again, the ‘Criminal Just Us System’ raises its ugly head! Nationwide — It has become apparent to the African American community that a subliminal biased message has been communicated […]

Thought-Provoking Facts About Black Men Revealed in "The Handbook of Research on Black Males" -- Published by Michigan State University

Theodore Ransaw, co-author of the Handbook of Research on Black Males

East Lansing, MI — What you don’t know about Black males could fit into a book: The Handbook of Research on Black Males edited by Theodore S. Ransaw, C.P. Gause, and […]

5-Year Old Boy Left on School Bus For 7 Hours -- and the Driver Apparently Knew!

Ibn Polk, young student left on school bus

Pike Creek, DE — Ibn Polk, a 5-year old boy from Delaware, was very scared when he was left alone inside a school bus for about 7 hours. The school […]

Black Student Beaten and Accused of Stealing His Own Car by Police Wins $1.25 Million Settlement

Lawrence Crosby, student arrested for breaking in his own car

Evanston, IL — Lawrence Crosby, an engineering graduate student who was violently arrested and beaten by police and falsely accused of stealing a car he actually owns, recently won a […]

Florida Man Caught on Camera Threatening Black Teens with a Gun and Calling Them the N-word

Mark Allen Bartlett brandishing a gun at Black teens in Miami

Miami, FL — A white man was caught on video confronting a group of Black teens while he was holding a gun and repeatedly shouting the n-word. The man, later […]

10-Year Old Boy Commits Suicide After Being Bullied -- His Parents Are Suing the School District!

Seven Bridges Charles, 10-Year Old Who Committed Suicide

Louisville, KY — Seven Charles Thomas Bridges, a 10-year old fifth-grade student at Kerrick Elementary School in Kentucky, has died after hanging himself. His parents, Tami Charles and Donnie Bridges, believe the […]

Pastor's Son Arrested For Allegedly Raping His 14-Year Old Daughter -- Inside Their Church!

Matthew Gibson

Brooklyn, NY — Matthew Gibson, a son of the pastor of Brooklyn Baptist church, has been arrested after being accused of repeatedly raping his own young daughter on the church’s premises. […]

Black Vice Mayor from Florida Found Dead in Home, Her Husband Arrested

Nancy Metayer Bowen and her husband Stephen Bowen

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

Zachary Charles Newell

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

Bob Barker racism allegations

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

Kamari Hardin

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

Charlie Kirk

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

Jameelah Robinson

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

Lisa Grier

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

Cayden Alston Arnold, Black teen killed over 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

John Rose

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

Darryl Lamar Collins

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

Ted DiBiase Jr.

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

Andrew McCormick

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

Robin Hatcher, missing Black woman from Texas

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

Zuri Dixon

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

Kenyunte W. Goss

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

Crossing guard punched by a man

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

Diamon-Mazairre Robinson

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

Dyshan Best

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

Pierce Cotton

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

Charles “Sonny” Burton

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

Jada West

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

Myron Chorbajian, Kathleen Chorbajian

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

Kendrick Johnson

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

Mae St. Julien

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

Kevin Cooper

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

Kynath Terry Jr. and Precious Johnson

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

Zoey Price

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

Rogeick Cohea III

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

Arianna Fitts

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

Mitrice Richardson

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

Julian Bailey

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

Shelton Muhammad family farm

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, […]