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. […]
Urban Issues
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 […]
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, […]
President of Black Farmers Association Calls Trump's $12 Billion Payout a “Lie”
Nationwide — John Boyd Jr., President of the National Black Farmers Association, says African American farmers have not received any of the $12 billion that President Trump claimed was distributed. […]
Black Mom of 4 Sadly Found Dismembered Inside a Trash Bag in Brooklyn
Nationwide — Michelle Montgomery, a 39-year-old African American mother of 4 from Brooklyn, New York, was found dismembered in a trash bag in her apartment building’s basement. Police are investigating, […]
White Model Who Killed Her Black Boyfriend Makes "Kissy" Faces, Sticks Out Tongue During Court Hearing
Nationwide — Courtney Clenney, a white woman from Miami, Florida, who is accused of killing her African American boyfriend, appeared in court making playful faces and sticking out her tongue. […]
Body of Missing 17-Year-Old Black Teen Finally Found in the Middle of a Desert
Nationwide — T’Neya Tovar, a 17-year-old African American girl from California who had been missing for 3 months, was found dead in the desert. Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom […]
White Woman Calls Cops After Realizing She Hired a Black Landscaper
Nationwide — An African American man who owns a lawn care business said he faced racism when a white homeowner canceled his services mid-job after realizing he was Black. The […]
Family of Black Couple Wrongfully Evicted from Their Home 100 Years Ago Files Lawsuit
Nationwide — Sidney Dearing and his family, the first African American homeowners in the city of Piedmont, California, were forced out of their home within a year nearly 100 years […]
Black Man Accused of Raping White Woman Beat Charges Thanks to Surveillance Cameras
Nationwide — John Marks, an African American man from Manvel, Texas, was arrested after his white neighbor, Amanda Zawieruszynski, accused him of sexual assault during a house party. However, surveillance […]
Black Mom Who Desperately Fed Her Baby Cow Milk Denied Parole After 18 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Tiffany Woods, an African American mother from New Orleans, Louisiana, who was convicted of killing her baby after she desperately tried to feed him cow’s milk during Hurricane […]
Black Mom Ordered to Pay White Teen $3.2M for Calling Him a Racist Bully
Nationwide — Summer Smith, the African American mom whose teenage son, SeMarion Humphrey, was tricked into drinking urine at a birthday sleepover, has been ordered to pay $3.2 million to […]
Black Postal Worker from Atlanta Shot and Killed While Delivering Mail
Nationwide — Dequavious Graves, a 31-year-old African American postal worker from Atlanta, Georgia, was shot and killed while delivering mail in DeKalb County. His family is mourning the sudden loss […]
Viral Video Shows Officer Punching Black Man, But Police Say Clip Is Misleading
Nationwide — A video showing an Henryetta, Oklahoma officer punching a Black man on the ground went viral, sparking outrage. Police say the clip shows only part of the arrest and […]
High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students
Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]
White Man Allegedly Killed His Black Neighbor Because He Thought He Was a ‘Terrorist’
Nationwide — Dominic Nosacek, who is from Wisconsin, is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed his Black neighbor, Angelo Nelson, because he believed he was a “terrorist.” […]
Former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative
Nationwide — Former Mayor Karen Williams Weaver tuned in to listen to United States Senator Elissa Slotkin’s speech about the anniversary of the Flint water crisis on the Senate floor. […]
Black Mother Shot and Killed Inside Car, Baby in Back Seat Survived Without Injuries
Nationwide — Gabryel Ayers, a 26-year-old African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, was killed when gunmen opened fire on her car on the city’s South Side. Her 1-year-old daughter in […]
Youth Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Minors in the Church
Nationwide — Junior Andrew Bennett, a 32-year-old African American church pastor from Pinon Hills, Southern California, has been arrested after investigators linked him to multiple child sex abuse allegations. Authorities […]