Minneapolis, MN — 21-year old twin sisters that are both intellectually disabled were raped, beaten, starved, and tortured while being chained for ten years by their own father, Jerry Lee Curry. […]
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Special Live Town Hall Event Themed "Racism in America: Where Do We Go From Here?" to Answer Rarely Asked Questions
Racism In America: Stop the Hate and Communicate! Nationwide — Does institutional racism still exist in America? Is racism in America just a black and white issue, or how does […]
14-Year Old Dies After Being Shot in the Head at a Birthday Party in Indiana
Lawrence, IN — Daron Johnson, a 14-year old boy who was shot in the head during a birthday party in Lawrence, Indiana, has died after being in critical condition in […]
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Asks President Trump to Pardon His 28-Year Sentence -- Says God Has Pardoned Him!
Detroit, MI — Kwame Kilpatrick, the former mayor of Detroit who was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison, wants President Trump to commute his sentence. In a long Facebook […]
31 African Americans Get Drug Charges Dropped in Minneapolis After Police Dept Exposed For Racially Profiling
Minneapolis, MN — 31 African Americans who were arrested and charged for small-scale marijuana sales have been discharged and 16 more are awaiting dismissal. It happened following the decision of […]
Victoria's Secret Apologizes to Black Woman Handcuffed and Accused of Shoplifting While Returning an Item She Bought
Memphis, TN — Jovita Jones, a Howard University graduate and tutor from Memphis, Tennessee, says she was a victim of racial profiling after being falsely accused and handcuffed for allegedly […]
This Man Was Pulled Over for a Broken Taillight... Then Police Found Dead Bodies in His Home!
Springfield, MA — Stewart Weldon, a 40-year old man from Massachussetts, was chased by police for driving a car with a broken tail light. But when police became suspicious and […]
The Best (and Worst) States for Low-Income Families to Live In!
Living with low income has always been a challenge, but it’s not the same challenge for every state! Due to some factors, it might be less difficult or more difficult […]
Family Demands Justice For Black Teen Fatally Shot by Riverside County Police
In 2016, Matthew Tucker was killed by officers from the Riverside County Sheriff’s office, who were called in for a suicide crisis intervention. Riverside County, CA — Temecula, CA is […]
Man Who Brutally Raped and Killed 7-Year Old Black Girl Seeks Parole
Las Vegas, NV — In 1997, then 18-year old Jeremy Strohmeyer was arrested for brutally raping and killing Sherrice Iverson, a 7-year old Black girl. Now, after over two decades […]
NFL National Anthem Decree Reverberates a 400-Year-Old Message to African-Americans
By H. Lewis Smith, founder of the United Voices for a Common Cause, Inc. Nationwide — To mute the oppressed has always been in the best interest of the oppressor. […]
63-Year Old Black Grandmother, Alice Marie Johnson, Released From Prison After 21 Years
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has granted Kim Kardashian-West’s plea to commute the life sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, a 63-year old African American great-grandmother who has been in prison […]
Filmmaker's Documentary to Expose the U.S. Government's Destruction of Black Wall Street, the Execution of Well-Known Black Leaders, and More
Indie filmmaker, Brandi Webb, brings charges to indict the U.S. government in her experimental documentary entitled “Betrayal of a Nation” New York, NY — In an experimental documentary, indie filmmaker […]
11-Year Old Black Student Receives Full Scholarship to Attend an HBCU
National — At just 11-years old, Elijah Precciely is already an inventor and an author. Even more, at such a young age, he will be a full-time student next spring at Southern […]
Jury Awards $4 Dollars to the Family of an Unarmed Black Man Killed by Police in Florida
St. Lucie County, FL — Four years after his death, the family of Gregory Hill, an African American man who was fatally shot by a white sheriff’s deputy, has been […]
Black Teen With No Criminal Record Gets 5 Years in Prison For Stealing a Pair of Sneakers
Columbus, GA — Dayonn Davis, an 18-year old Black teen, has been charged with robbery for allegedly stealing a pair of sneakers 3 years ago. Consequently, Davis, who is an Honors […]
After Being Framed by Police, 15 Black Men From Chicago Made History When All Charges Against Them Were Simultaneously Dropped
Black men have long been victims of false arrests, false charges and police brutality. However, back in November 2017, fifteen African American men from Chicago made history when the Cook […]
Woman Puts Cashier on Blast for Trying to Embarrass a Black Customer Who Needed Help to Buy Groceries
An Albertsons grocery store in Gresham, Oregon has been under fire after a cashier allegedly shamed an African American customer who was trying to buy food using WIC but was […]
After Being Missing For 2 Weeks, 15-Year Old Black Girl From Chicago Found Dead and Mutilated
Chicago, IL — Sadaria Davis, a 15-year old African American teenager from Chicago, who had been missing for two weeks has been found dead in a nearly abandoned building. Police […]
White Officer is Finally Fired After Calling Black Police Chief the N-Word, and Threatening to Beat Her to Death
Nelsonville, OH — Joshua Braglin, a white police officer from Ohio, has been fired following a lengthy investigation for his alleged racist, insulting social media post against Hocking College Interim […]
Finally, a Book That Teaches African Americans an Easy-to-Learn, Easy-to-Do Personal Money Management Plan
“The Give and Save 365 Easy Money Management Guide” by Laurick Ingram Miami, FL — Laurick Ingram started thinking about long-term financial security while working his way through college at […]
White Teen Who Beat His Teacher's Aide Into a Coma Released Without Bail After His Mom Promises to Keep an Eye on Him
Minneapolis, MN — Corey David Burfield, an 18-year old white teen from Minnesota who has been accused of brutally attacking a Black teacher’s aide, has been allowed to return home […]
Black Athletes, Entertainers and The Black Community’s Love Hate Relationship with the Plantation
By Terrance Amen, founder and CEO of 3Ufirst FPC Nationwide — If Black people only knew their value, we wouldn’t have all the major problems we have today. What problems, […]
Police Arrest Black Teen for Sagging His Pants at a Movie Theater in Kansas
Wichita, KS — Alonzo Taylor Jr., a 14-year old, was recently arrested at a movie theater in Kansas merely because of wearing sagging pants. Taylor believes the manager treated him harshly […]
Once Homeless, This Black Teen Just Earned a Full Ride Scholarship to Harvard University
Philadelphia, PA — Richard Jenkins, who spent his life as a child in numerous homeless shelters, is now off to conquer Harvard. Jenkins was accepted to attend the prestigious university and […]
African American Rape Victim Awarded $1 Billion Dollar Settlement
Clayton County, GA — Hope Cheston, an African American woman who was raped at the age of 14, has been awarded a $1 billion settlement after six long years of […]
70% of the NFL's Players Are Black -- So, Their New National Anthem Rule is a Joke!
No African Americans own a majority stake in any of the 32 teams, but seven NFL head coaches in last year’s season were Black… and 70 percent of the players […]
Orrin Hudson and Other Black Notables to Host "Chess for Charity" Event in Downtown Atlanta to Benefit African American Youth
TV anchor/ radio personality Dr. Rashad Richey will be in attendance, and there will be a mini-concert by national recording artist, Arthur Reed. Atlanta, GA — On Saturday, May 26th, […]
101+ Real Organizations and Programs That Help Single Moms Pay Bills, Collect Child Support, Attend College, and More!
Nationwide — An amazing new book entitled, The Single Mom’s Guide to Financial Freedom (101+ Real Organizations and Programs That Can Help You Pay Bills, Collect Child Support, Attend College, […]
Possible Police Cover Up Sent an Innocent Black Man, Kevin Keith, to Prison For 24 Years -- Case Now In Front of the US Supreme Court to Reopen the Case
Nationwide — A powerful multi-part limited documentary series, Proving Innocence: Kevin Keith vs. The State of Ohio, examines alarming new evidence in a 24-year-old capital murder case where a possible […]
22-Year Old Black Man’s Death While in Police Custody Has Been Ruled a Homicide
New Orleans, LA — Keeven Robinson, a 22-year old African American man, was killed during a violent arrest and his death was initially connected to his chronic asthma and poor […]
New Children's Book, "I Didn't Leave Because of You," Helps Explain Why Mommy or Daddy Left
Nationwide — Millions of children being raised by a single parent have inevitably wondered, “Why did my mother or father abandon me?” A new children’s book, I Didn’t Leave Because […]
Man Gets 20 Years in Prison After 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies of Fentanyl Overdose
Nationwide — Michael Reed, a 28-year-old man from Mansfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing serious injury to his 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, […]
Trump Now Says He Won't Give SNAP Benefits Until Government Shutdown Ends
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has issued a new warning, declaring that he would block the release of SNAP food assistance unless Democrats agree to reopen the federal government. “SNAP […]
Trump to Restart SNAP Food Benefits But Will Only Pay Half the Amount People Normally Get
Nationwide — The Trump administration has announced that it will restart the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but recipients will receive only half of their usual monthly benefits. Officials say […]
Candace Owens Criticizes Trump Over Investigation into Charlie Kirk's Death
Nationwide — Candace Owens criticized Donald Trump for staying silent about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s death, accusing him of ignoring possible foul play and hinting that the Israeli government may […]
Man Who "Threatened" to Harm Trump Released from Jail, All Charges Dropped
Nationwide — Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old Tennessee man accused of threatening mass violence after sharing a meme referencing Donald Trump, has been released from jail after all charges against him were […]
Two Black Men Who Couldn’t Read Until Adulthood Lead a National Conversation on Literacy and Freedom
Nationwide — This Dyslexia Awareness Month, two nationally recognized literacy advocates — one an NFL athlete, the other an Emmy-nominated actor — share their journeys from illiteracy to impact. In […]
White Police Officer Fired for Abusing a Black Couple Has the Audacity to File a Lawsuit
Nationwide — Andrew Zaborowski, a white police officer from Pennsylvania who was fired after violently arresting an African American couple, now claims he’s the victim of racism. He has filed […]
White Man Wearing a Nazi Uniform in Public Arrested in Georgia
Nationwide — Kenneth Leland Morgan, a man from Athens, Georgia, who wore a Nazi uniform to a downtown bar, was arrested after smashing a glass mug into a University of […]
More Than 24 States Are Suing the Trump Administration Over Suspension of SNAP Benefits
Nationwide — A coalition of more than two dozen states is suing the Trump administration for suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the federal government shutdown, marking the first […]
Atlanta Man Arrested for Shooting Teen Who Tried to Break into His Car
Nationwide — Yoshay Carter, a 51-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, was arrested after allegedly shooting a juvenile who tried to break into his car early Friday morning. Police […]
White Cop Who Shot Himself Then Blamed a Black Man Gets Only 6 Months Prison Sentence
Nationwide — Thomas Mascia, a former New York state trooper who faked his own shooting to impress his ex-girlfriend, has been sentenced to only six months in jail after falsely […]
Karen Tells Black Mayor in North Carolina, “You’re Jealous Because You’re Not White”
Nationwide — Mondale Robinson, the mayor of Enfield, a small town in North Carolina, faced a racial confrontation when a white neighbor accused him of being “jealous because you’re not […]
Black Man Says Fast Food Worker Put “Monkeys” on His Receipt Instead of His Name
Nationwide — Marquise Vanzego, an African American man from La Plata, Maryland, said he felt “disgusted” and hurt after a Chick-fil-A employee labeled his order with the word “Monkeys” instead of […]
Black Teen Swarmed by Police After AI Security System Mistakes Bag of Chips for a Weapon
Nationwide — Taki Allen, an African American high school student from Baltimore County, Maryland, was swarmed by police after an AI security system falsely flagged a crumpled Doritos bag in […]
FBI Arrests NBA Coach and Players in Gambling and Money Laundering Investigation
Nationwide — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones were arrested in a massive FBI gambling probe that uncovered illegal […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Killed by 20-Year-Old Ex-Boyfriend Before School
Nationwide — Lizzell Palma, a 16-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, was shot and killed by her 20-year-old ex-boyfriend early in the morning as she walked to school. Police said the […]
Federal Judge Rules That ICE Agents Will Be Arrested if They Detain People Without Warrants
Nationwide — A federal judge in Chicago has issued a powerful ruling that could lead to ICE agents themselves being arrested if they go after people without a warrant. The […]
Woman Arrested for Abandoning Her Newborn Baby at New York Penn Station
Nationwide — A 30-year-old African American woman has been arrested in connection with the newborn baby girl who was found abandoned on a New York Penn Station subway platform earlier […]
Family Sues Funeral Home After Wrong Body Displayed During Memorial Service
Nationwide — The family of Joey Espinosa, a 44-year-old man from Covina, California, is suing a funeral home after discovering the wrong body in the casket during his memorial service. […]
Former Pastor Arrested After Putting Hidden Cameras in Church Bathrooms and Showers to Record Children
Nationwide — Daniel Kellan Mayfield, a former youth pastor in Landrum, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for secretly recording children and women in church […]
Black Family Accuses Two White Judges of Facilitating a “Hate Crime” and Judicial Overreach
Nationwide — A firestorm of controversy is engulfing the legal landscape in Hillsborough County, Florida, as a federal appeal escalates the battle against a sweeping injunction issued by Circuit Judge […]
Innocent Black Man Ambushed By Police Files Lawsuit After Video Proves His Innocence
Nationwide — Jeffrey Sutton, an African American man from Bloomfield, New Jersey, is suing his local police department after being shot multiple times during a 2020 arrest attempt. He says […]
ICE Arrests a White Police Officer in Illinois, Says He's in the Country Illegally
Nationwide — Radule Bojovic, a white police officer from Hanover Park, Illinois originally from Montenegro, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after officials found he had overstayed his […]
White Police Officers Given Free Food at Chick-fil-A, But the Black Officer Had to Pay
Nationwide — The owners of a Chick-fil-A in Augusta, Georgia, have apologized to the Clover Police Department after Sgt. Tracey Reid, an African American officer, reported experiencing racial discrimination while […]
Florida Sheriff Defends Decision to Post 9-Year-Old Black Boy’s Mugshot on Social Media
Nationwide — Sheriff Homer DeLoach III of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is under fire for publicly sharing the mugshot of a nine-year-old Black boy who was arrested and charged […]
Missing Black Woman's Remains Found Buried After Her Boyfriend Admits to Killing Her
Nationwide — Tange Davis, a 45-year-old African American woman from Mableton, Georgia, was found buried in Atlanta after her boyfriend confessed to killing her, ending days of desperate searching by her […]
White Police Officers Beat Up Black Man Recovering from Brain Surgery
Nationwide — Benjamin Jackson, an African American man from Paterson, New Jersey, is suing several city police officers for allegedly beating, sexually assaulting, and mocking him during a 2022 arrest. […]
White Officer Puts Black Mom in Chokehold, Pulls Her Hair at Daughter's School
Nationwide — Erika McGriff, a 39-year-old African American mother from Jacksonville, Florida, was violently taken down by a white police officer outside her daughter’s school after parking her car in […]
Two Memphis Police Officers Arrested After Being Caught Drag Racing
Nationwide — Two Memphis police officers, Albert Green, 40, and Raphael Willingham, 37, were arrested for allegedly drag racing in their silver Corvettes while off duty. Both men were taken […]
14-Year-Old Black Boy Shot Dead While Playing Video Games in His Bedroom
Nationwide — Du’wan Morgan, a 14-year-old African American teen from Glasgow Village, Missouri, was shot and killed while playing video games in his bedroom after gunfire erupted between two groups […]
Black Man Dies After Police Thought He Was High on Drugs. He Was Having a Stroke
Nationwide — Kingsley Fifi Bimpong, an African American man from Eagan, Minnesota, died after police and jail officers mistook his stroke for drug impairment. A federal lawsuit claims he was […]
Black Mom Demands Answers After Her Son Died in Crash Despite Two 911 Calls for Help
By Ivory D. Payne Nationwide — Kendra Whitley is still searching for answers after her son, Jordan Whitley, 29, died in a single-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in January […]