Nationwide — Legend Whitaker, a 6-year-old African American boy from Polk County, Florida, was left humiliated when his white teacher sang a “funny” birthday song that compared him to a […]
Urban Issues
Family Receives $5.5M Settlement After Police Killed Unarmed Black Man
Nationwide — The family of Andrew Smyrna, an African American father from Atlanta, Georgia, killed by a state trooper, will receive a $5.5 million settlement. The case stemmed from a […]
FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Agents Who Knelt During 2020 George Floyd Protests
Nationwide — FBI Director Kash Patel has fired agents photographed kneeling during racial justice protests in Washington, D.C., after George Floyd’s death in 2020. The decision has drawn criticism from […]
Black UPS Driver Quits After His Boss Says He Can’t Pick Up His Sick Daughter
Nationwide — An unnamed African American father working as a UPS driver has quit his job after his supervisors told him he could not leave to pick up his sick […]
Black Sheriff Refuses to Work with ICE Agents Who Arrest Immigrants Who Are Not Criminals
Nationwide — Gregory Tony, an African American sheriff in Broward County, Florida, said his deputies will not pursue undocumented immigrants who have not committed crimes. His stance drew immediate threats […]
Police Arrest Parents and Grandparents After 2-Month-Old Baby's Death
Nationwide — A 2-month-old baby’s parents and grandparents from Brunswick County, North Carolina, have been arrested and charged after the child died in February. Authorities say all four face charges […]
13-Year-Old Black Boy Shot in the Head Dies Days Later in NYC Hospital
Nationwide — Sanjay Samuel, a 13-year-old African American boy who was recently shot in the head in Queens, died two days later in the hospital. Police are still searching for […]
Black Pastor Says Charlie Kirk Did Not Deserve to Die But Was “An Unapologetic Racist”
Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, an African American pastor at a church in Alexandria, Virginia, condemned the killing of Charlie Kirk but described the conservative activist as “an unapologetic […]
White Conservative Calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a "Ghetto Black B****," Sparks Outrage
Nationwide — Conservative commentator Laura Loomer is facing heavy backlash once again after directing a racist attack toward Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. Loomer, who has long been criticized for inflammatory […]
Woman Arrested After Viral Video Shows Her Attacking, Dumping Soda on 11-Year-Old Black Boy
Nationwide — Kimberly Jennings, a 62-year-old woman from Greensboro, North Carolina, has been arrested after a viral video showed her dumping soda on an 11-year-old boy’s face and striking him […]
Teacher Arrested for Fart Spray Prank That Hospitalized Students, Caused $55K in Damages
Nationwide — Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis, a 32-year-old teaching assistant in Florence, South Carolina, has been arrested after repeatedly using fart spray at West Florence High School. The prank sickened […]
City of Boston to Pay $150K to Two Black Men Wrongly Accused in White Woman’s Killing
Nationwide — Two African American men, Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, who were wrongly accused in the 1989 killing of Carol Stuart, will receive $150,000 from the city of Boston, […]
Black Mom Says Her Son Was Expelled for Disarming a Classmate's Gun
Nationwide — Sakir Everett, an 11-year-old African American boy from Lansing, Michigan, who bravely disarmed a classmate with a gun, has been expelled from his school. Instead of being celebrated […]
Memphis Reporter Arrested after Deadly Crash with Motorcyclist
Nationwide — Kayla Solomon, a 29-year-old local TV reporter in Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested days after a weekend crash that killed a motorcyclist. Police said she was making a U-turn […]
Man Gets 11 Years in Prison for Sending Racist, Violent Voicemail Messages to Black Judge
Nationwide — Michael A. Deblois, a 44-year-old man from Independence, Missouri, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for leaving racist and threatening voicemails aimed at Judge Kenneth R. […]
28-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Her 81-Year-Old Grandmother
Nationwide — Breante Thomas, a 28-year-old African American woman from Fort Washington, Maryland, has been arrested after police said she fatally stabbed her 81-year-old grandmother and injured another family member […]
Trump Publicly Insults Yet Another Black Female Reporter, Tells Her She's "Obnoxious"
Nationwide — During a heated White House press conference this past Friday, President Trump clashed with Ebony McMorris, a correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) who is one of […]
Black Dad Accuses City Bus Driver of Discrimination Against His Disabled Son
Nationwide — Deshaunte Smith, an African-American father from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, says a city bus driver discriminated against his son, who is a wheelchair user, by refusing them service. He shared […]
75-Year-Old Daycare Employee Accused of Abusing Baby at Christian Preschool
Nationwide — Gladys Rampersant, a 75-year-old daycare employee in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been arrested on charges of child cruelty after she reportedly abused a baby at a Christian […]
Family Hires Attorney Ben Crump to Investigate Death of Black Student Found Hanging in Tree in Mississippi
Nationwide — The family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, the African American student at Delta State University who was found hanging from a tree on campus, is demanding answers after the […]
Trump Orders the Removal of Slavery Images and Exhibits from All U.S. National Parks
Nationwide — President Trump has ordered the removal of various images and exhibits about slavery from U.S. national parks, including the famous Civil War photo “The Scourged Back.” The move […]
Middle School Math Teacher Caught With Cocaine and Marijuana at School
Nationwide — Virginia Somers, a 47-year-old teacher at Westdale Middle School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was arrested after authorities said she was caught with cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during […]
68-Year-Old Judge Arrested for Purchasing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Nationwide — James B. Gosnell, Jr., a 68-year-old judge in South Carolina, was arrested for allegedly purchasing child sexual abuse material from the UK and possessing explicit files, uncovered through […]
Daycare Worker Caught on Camera Assaulting Toddlers Over 130 Times
Nationwide — Catherine Elizabeth Guziejka, a daycare worker from Lindale, Texas, admitted to kicking six toddlers in her care more than 130 times between July and October 2024. Her arrest […]
3 Family Members, Including 8-Year-Old Girl, Killed in Apartment Shooting
Nationwide — Three members of an African American family from Georgetown, Texas, near Austin were found shot to death inside their apartment. The victims include 34-year-old Alonzo Hawkins, 39-year-old Doneisha […]
Black Student Found Dead Hanging in a Tree at Delta State University in Mississippi
Nationwide — Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old African American student at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, was found hanging from a tree on campus Monday morning. An investigation is […]
Man to Get 40 Years in Prison for Killing Ex-Girlfriend While in Bed With Her New Boyfriend
Nationwide — Zverian Brent, who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, Terrencia Jackson, while she was in bed with her new boyfriend, Henry Perry, has been convicted and now faces up […]
Body of Black Mom of 6 Children Finally Found a Year After She Was Last Seen
Nationwide — Tameika Watley, an African American mother of six from Lake Charles, Louisiana, has been found dead more than a year after she disappeared. Authorities confirmed her remains were […]
Baltimore Nonprofit Highlights Movement Lawyering and the Fight for Black Lives
Nationwide — Cause Engagement Associates (CEA) and Baltimore Action Legal Team (BALT) will co-host an educational webinar, Movement Lawyering and the Fight for Black Lives, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, […]
Charlie Kirk Did Not Like Black People. He Called MLK "Awful" and George Floyd a "Scumbag"
Nationwide — Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder who was shot and killed Wednesday during an appearance at Utah Valley University, repeatedly made remarks that […]
Mom Charged After 2-Year-Old Son Takes Gun from Her Purse and Fatally Shoots Himself in Front of Sister
Nationwide — Keiara Bickett, a 28-year-old African American mother from Indianapolis, Indiana, has been charged with neglect after her 2-year-old son fatally shot himself with her gun while sitting in […]
White Couple Allegedly Deleted Court Files to Protect USF Doctors in Black Patient's Wrongful Death Case
Nationwide — The Washington family, a prominent African American family with deep ties to the University of South Florida (USF), is sounding the alarm on what they call a blatant […]
Homeless Black Woman from Michigan Found Frozen to Death Outside
Nationwide — Moneque Cook, an African American woman from Mount Clemens, Michigan, was found unresponsive in freezing weather behind a dumpster and later died at a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating […]
Black Man Gets 22 Years in Prison for Self Defense Shooting During Armed Home Invasion
Nationwide — Dovico Raynard Miles, an African American man from Gainesville, Florida, who fought back during a violent 2022 home invasion, was sentenced to more than 22 years in federal […]
Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters
Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]
Innocent Black Man Shot Dead After Dad Mistakes Him for Daughter's Kidnapper
Nationwide — Desmond Butler, a 25-year-old African American man who works as an Amazon manager, was shot and killed by Jonathan Ross Mata, a father who mistakenly thought he was his […]
Black Mom of 5 from North Carolina Still Missing Two Years After Calling 911
Nationwide — Marissa Carmichael, an African American woman from Greensboro, North Carolina, disappeared after calling 911 to report a robbery at a local gas station. Two years later, the mother […]
Black Police Officer Shot 10 Times By White Officer Who Thought He Was the Suspect
Nationwide — Clarence Belton, an African American police officer assigned to an FBI task force, was shot more than ten times during a 2019 drug raid after a fellow officer, […]
Black Man Who Received $1M After 25 Years for Wrongful Conviction Ordered to Return Money
Nationwide — Desmond Ricks, an African American man from Detroit, Michigan, spent 25 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. After his release, he received more than […]
Black Dad of 2 Named Keith Porter Killed By Off-Duty ICE Agent, His Family Speaks Out
Nationwide — As protests intensify nationwide over recent fatal shootings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the family of Keith Porter Jr. is again demanding justice. Porter, a 43-year-old African […]
Bank Refuses to Reimburse 83-Year-Old Black Grandma Whose Check Was Illegally Cashed
Nationwide — Billie Young, an 83-year-old African American grandmother from Dallas, Texas, says a check she wrote to pay off her car loan was cashed by someone else. She and […]
Black Dad Handcuffed While Reporting His Daughter's Abduction, Now Suing Police
Nationwide — Darnay Cockrell, an African American father from Mesa, Arizona, is suing the police after officers handcuffed him after he called 911 to report his 4-year-old daughter’s abduction. The […]
Innocent Black Man Speaks Out on Wrongful Arrest and Unlawful Removal of Child
Nationwide — Civil rights activist Essie Berry is calling for a formal investigation into allegations presented by Mr. Melvin Toms, who formally submitted a complaint regarding a wrongful arrest and […]
Black Teen Tased by Police on a School Bus Says He Did Nothing Wrong
Nationwide — Lanier Johnson-Hunt, an 18-year-old African American teen from Fulton County, Georgia, says police used excessive force after tasing him on a school bus, despite his insistence that he did […]
Judge Clears One of Two Men in Hip-Hop Star Jam Master Jay's Murder Case
Nationwide — A federal judge overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay in 2002. The ruling cited insufficient […]
Man Shot and Killed Ex-Girlfriend After Chasing Her While She Called 911
Nationwide — Daniel Harmon, an African American man from Aiken County, Georgia, ran over his ex-girlfriend while she was on a 911 call and later shot her in the head […]
Florida Manager Faces Charges for Stealing Over $500K from Doctor’s Office
Nationwide — Regina Peacock, a woman from Florida who worked as an office manager at a Tallahassee doctor’s office, has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from her employer. […]
Black Driver Held Against Her Will By White Man Who Claimed He Owns the Road
Nationwide — Jakara Wilson, an African American woman from Florida making a grocery delivery, was held against her will after getting stuck in mud on a rural road. A 70-year-old man, […]
91-Year-Old Grandmother with Dementia Faces Eviction After Home Sold Over $3.5K Tax Debt
Nationwide — Gloria Gaynor, a 91-year-old African American grandmother from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is facing possible eviction after her longtime home was sold over an unpaid property tax bill. The […]
Health Concerns Rising in the Black Community, Environmental Justice Leaders Condemn Trump Fuel-Economy Rollback
New policy shift undermines clean air progress and deepens economic and climate inequities Nationwide — In Black communities across the country, parents are witnessing their children struggle to breathe, feeling […]
Black Lawyer Delivers Powerful Commentary on Racial Injustices on the American Court System
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, a former police officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has released a powerful commentary titled “Attorney Zulu Ali Speaks on Justice: Trying Cases in a […]
Son Gets 72 Years For Stabbing and Killing His 72-Year-Old Mom
Nationwide — Reginald English, a 53-year-old man from Prince George’s County, Maryland, was sentenced to 72 years in prison for killing his 72-year-old mother, Lorena Royster, after an argument over […]
High School Coach Arrested for Allegedly Hitting and Choking Players
Nationwide — Darius Terrell Robinson, a former high school football coach in Greene County, Georgia, was arrested after investigators say he hit and choked players during the 2025 season. Authorities say […]
White Judge Arrested for DUI, Already Released from Jail and Will Return to Her Job
Nationwide — Karen Sanders, a Justice Court judge in DeSoto County, Mississippi, was arrested Saturday for DUI and careless driving after a traffic stop in Hernando. She has been released […]
Man Arrested for Murdering Someone Goes Viral for His Good Looks
Nationwide — Justin Scott Waters, a 33-year-old African American man from Stone Mountain, Georgia, was charged with murder after a street fight left Taha Ibrahim Tahanur dead. His arrest later […]
Derek Chauvin, White Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd, Wants a New Trial
Nationwide — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the 2020 death of George Floyd, is now seeking a new trial, arguing that […]
Black Deputy in Louisiana Shot and Killed By His Brother
Nationwide — Shaquille Guerin, a 35-year-old African American sheriff’s deputy with St. John the Baptist Parish, was shot and killed by his brother, 32-year-old Darius Guerin, in Waggaman, Louisiana. Authorities […]
Black Teen Killed Trying to Break Up a Fight in Burger King Restaurant
Nationwide — Matthew Jackson, an 18-year-old African American teen from Jacksonville, Florida, who worked at Burger King and was known by loved ones as a kind and “good soul” was […]
Black District Attorney's Election Fraud Charges Against Trump Have Been Dismissed
Nationwide — The high-profile election interference case that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, an African American prosecutor who originally brought against President Trump and several co-defendants has now been […]
Officers Avoid Jail Time After Black Man Paralyzed During ‘Rough Ride’ In Police Van Without Seatbelt
Nationwide — Richard “Randy” Cox, an African American man from New Haven, Connecticut, who was left paralyzed while in police custody, continues to see the legal fallout of his case […]
Family Mourns Black Dad and His 8-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Shooting in Arizona
Nationwide — A tragic shooting in South Phoenix, Arizona, has left a family mourning the deaths of 8-year-old Envy Cardenas and her father, Quincy Polk, after their car was sprayed […]
19-Year-Old College Football Player and His Mom Arrested After High-Speed Police Chase
Nationwide — University of Georgia football player Nyier Daniels is facing a long list of charges after authorities say he led officers on multiple high-speed chases that topped 100 mph […]
Black Firefighter Files $25M Lawsuit for Racism After a Co-Worker Gave Him a Noose
Nationwide — Patrick Thomas, an African American firefighter from Bloomfield, New Jersey, has filed a $25 million lawsuit claiming he endured repeated acts of racist harassment inside the Bloomfield Fire […]
Black Mom's Ex-Boyfriend Shot Her 10 Times As She Drove Around for Hours Begging for Help
Nationwide — Shamay Pitt, a 23-year-old African American mom from Dekalb County, Georgia, who miraculously survived being shot 10 times, is now speaking out publicly, hoping her story will help […]