Atlanta, GA — The perception of African American women over the past 50 years has taken a peculiar turn. Today, while we watch reality TV shows even local news interviews; […]
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College Prep Program For Teen Girls Receives $50,000 Grant From the Coca-Cola Foundation
— Single largest foundation grant received by the non-profit in its 30+ year history — Philadelphia, PA — The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Teenshop, Inc., a […]
Family of Black Man Killed By White Pastor Demands the FBI to Investigate "One of North Carolina’s Most Corrupt Prosecutors and His Cover Ups!"
— The family of Christian Griggs, who was killed in 2013 by a white pastor who was also his father-in-law, is calling for an immediate investigation of the District Attorney’s […]
In a Special New York Times Report, Jay-Z Explains Why "The War on Drugs Is an Epic Fail"
Nationwide — In a New York Times short film narrated by rapper/ entrepreneur Jay Z (Shawn Carter), a very important history lesson is taught about the war on drugs. The […]
Donald Trump Says, "Low Income Americans Will Not Pay Taxes At All"
Presidential candidates promise many things when they are running for the office of President of the United States, but this one has caught the attention of millions, especially low-income Americans. […]
Solange Pens Powerful Essay On Being Black In "White Spaces"
Nationwide — Singer/model Solange recently took to Twitter to vent about an ordeal that happened when she says four older white women yelled at her and threw trash at her […]
New CopCritic Mobile App Saves Black Lives and Balances Racial Injustices with Police
Tallahassee, FL — On September 13, 2016, Victor Holman of Lifecycle Performance Professionals will be launching CopCritic – the first ever live streaming mobile app and website focused specifically on […]
Top 10 High Schools in the U.S. for Low Income Students -- 5 of Them Are In New York City
Every year, Newsweek releases their “Beating the Odds” list of schools around the country that do an excellent job of preparing their students for college, including low-income students who have […]
Two Reasons Why Low Income Children Are Doing Better In Kindergarten
A new study shows that poor children are beginning to catch up with wealthy children when it comes to being prepared for kindergarten. Although both wealthy and poor children have […]
What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About Unnecessary Medical Procedures
For years, an episiotomy was believed to help prevent more extensive vaginal tears during childbirth. An episiotomy is an incision made by the doctor in the tissue between the vaginal […]
Author Mike Jordan, in His New Novel, “The Freedom Song,” Tells Story of Lakeport Plantation, Escaped Slaves and Underground Railroad
— The book can be purchased on MikeJordanBooks.com, at Amazon.com, or at any book outlet around the world. — Nationwide — On Feb. 7, 1989, writer Mike Jordan’s 92-year-old great-grandmother […]
6 Companies That Are Paying Low Income Workers More Money
There is good news for low-income wage earners! Not only are major companies giving minimum-wage increases to their lowest-paid employees, the amount of the raises is higher than what median-income […]
Black Lives Matters Collaborates With Planned Parenthood -- The Zenith of Oxymorons
By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — The African American community was once viewed as the conscience of the nation but has now paid the Piper – wolves in […]
Philippines President Slams U.S. For "Killing Black People, Shooting Them Down When They Are Already on the Ground"
Worldwide — Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines, has responded to “concerns” from the United States and the United Nations about his war on drugs in his country which has […]
"Dear Gabby: You Are Forever Our Champion" -- Campaign Launched to Uplift Gabby Douglas Despite Negative Media During Rio 2016 Olympics
Sisters launch #PrettyBrownGirls4Gabby Campaign to uplift Gabby Douglas despite negative media during Rio 2016 Olympics By Lauren Bealore Nationwide — Every four years, the world of sports brings us a […]
Jewish Community Holds Black Lives Matter Rally in New York City
New York, NY — New York’s Jewish community are also concerned about the lives of African Americans. An organization called Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) recently marched and […]
The Average Black Family Would Need This Many Years to Build the Wealth of the Average White Family
It’s called “the racial gap” and it seems to be taking a very long time for black Americans to close it. The gap refers to the huge difference in wealth […]
Los Angeles Police Admit They Killed Innocent Unarmed Black Man In Compton Carjacking
Los Angeles, CA — The LA Sheriff’s Department has admitted that an unarmed African American man killed by deputies in Compton, California on July 28th was not involved in a […]
Not Again! Another "Neighborhood Watch" Man Kills an Unarmed Black Man -- Says He Was a "Hoodlum"
Raleigh, NC — A man from North Carolina who claims to have been on “neighborhood watch” recently shot and killed Kouren-Rodney Bernard Thomas, a 20-year old unarmed African American man […]
Black Firefighter Received Racist Letter Just Before His Home Was Set on Fire
Buffalo, NY — 28-year old Kenneth Walker, the only Black volunteer firefighter at the fire department in North Tonawanda (in upstate New York), received a racist letter that included the […]
Unique Program Helps Disadvantaged African Americans Reduce Their Bills Significantly During Economic Hardship
Nationwide — Tiffany Glasper-Polk is the CEO of My New Beginning Health, Wealth, and Wellness. She is a global leader expanding locally and globally, and she is committed to helping […]
This State is Still the Worst Place For Black People to Live
According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, the state of Wisconsin remains the absolute worst place for black people to live. Yes, good old Wisconsin, the “cheese capital of the world,” […]
A Black Psychologist's Clinical View of Violence in Policing Matters
Philadelphia, PA — Norman Johnson, a black clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, says that he observes “the daily non-stop stress of police officers bumping heads with the stress of black citizens, […]
Study Says Poor Black Men Die Sooner Than Poor White Men -- But Why?
A recent study which revealed that black men living in poverty have an increased risk of dying had researchers wondering why race would make a difference. Why would black men […]
Seattle Woman Creates Web Site Encouraging White People to Pay Reparations to People of Color
Nationwide — Natasha Marin, a poet and conceptual artist from Seattle, Washington, has recently launched an online initiative that encourages white people to ask themselves: What can I do to […]
The Racist History of Low Income Housing in Portland, Oregon -- The Whitest City In America
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports that nearly half of all hate crimes committed in America today have to do with race. According to FBI statistics, 47% of hate […]
White Alabama Pastor Fired for Inviting Black Children to Attend His Church
Butler, AL — Nathan Greer, a former pastor at Mt. Sterling Baptist Church in Butler, Alabama, says he was fired for inviting Black children to attend the church’s Vacation Bible […]
30 HBCU Presidents Call For First Ever HBCU National Symposium on Gun Violence
Nationwide — A coalition of more than 30 HBCU (Historically Black College and University) presidents have issued an open letter, announcing their plans to hold a national symposium that addreses gun violence. […]
A Novel Way to Create Conversation Around Race in the Workplace
Ellicott City, MD — Many books on diversity rely on statistics to illuminate the issues of race in America. Others list pros and cons of diversity or defend the current […]
Former Abuse Victim Says, “Healing From Trauma Never Felt This Good!” -- Releases New E-Book To Help Others
Nationwide — Vie Ciné is a survivor’s empowerment advocate, and she makes it her business to discuss taboo topics such as sexual abuse. She is new to the literary world […]
August 13, 2016 Begins the 96th Year of Red, Black and Green AKA World Melanin Day
— The colors Red, Black and Green are approaching 100 years since being designated the symbol of all Black people. The Mhotep Corporation encourages celebration of the 96th year of […]
In More Than 70 Cities, It's Illegal to Feed the Homeless Because...
There is a growing move in the U.S. that is taking many by surprise. The government is cracking down on one of the oldest forms of charity since the first […]
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 […]
Missing Black Mom Found Decomposing in Her Apartment. Police Arrest Her Roommate
Nationwide — Lawanda McGee, an African American woman from St. Louis, Missouri, was found decomposing in her apartment weeks after she went missing, and her roommate has been charged with […]
Black Mom Rightfully Upset After 4-Year-Old Daughter Placed in Wrong Car During School Pickup
Nationwide — Daija Spencer, an African American mother, says her 4-year-old daughter, Brielle Davis, was accidentally placed in the wrong car during pickup at an elementary school in Houston, Texas. […]
Meet the Young Black Advocate Using His Own Story to Amplify Youth Caregivers
Nationwide — For Omarion Calloway, caregiving was not a role he chose. It was a reality he grew into early. At just 10 years old, he became a caregiver within […]
Missing 17-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead After Leaving With a Man She Met Through Online Gaming
Nationwide — Hailey Buzbee, a 17-year-old African American teen from Fishers, Indiana who went missing in early January, is believed to have been found dead in Perry County, Ohio. dead. […]
Man Avoids Death Penalty in Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl He Left to be Eaten by Alligators
Nationwide — Harrel Braddy, a 76-year-old man from Florida who killed 5-year-old Quatisha “Candy” Maycock and left her body for alligators, was spared the death penalty on Friday. A jury […]
Trump Had Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Two Other Black Journalists Arrested For Covering the News
Nationwide — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested Friday in what critics are calling a direct assault on press freedom, as the Trump administration moved to arrest four Black […]
Black Dad Stabbed to Death in Front of His 3 Sons While Teaching Them to Ride Bikes
Nationwide — Jimmy Chase, an African American father from Mercer County, New Jersey, was tragically stabbed to death in front of his three young sons while teaching them how to […]
Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested
Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]
Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison
Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]
Army Sergeant Arrested for Beating 3-Year-Old Who Didn't Want to Practice His ABCs
Nationwide — Paul Thames, a man from Waco, Texas, and a U.S. Army sergeant, is facing charges after allegedly beating a 3-year-old boy who didn’t want to practice his ABCs. […]
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 […]