— The workshop teaches at-risk youth and others how to avoid negative police encounters and police brutality. — Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, Director of the Stop and Frisk Academy […]
Urban Issues
Open Letter To President Obama: "Mr. President - When Did You Decide to be a Ni**a?"
By Tammie Lang Campbell Dear President Obama, My question to you is – when did you decide to be a ni**a? Ignorance in the name of comedy is no excuse […]
Association of Black Cardiologists Announces New President and Board Chairman
New York, NY — The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), an inclusive organization dedicated to eliminating disparities in cardiovascular diseases, has elected Felix Sogade, MD as Chairman of the Board […]
New Book "Education Denied" is a Must-Read For All Who Work on Behalf of Children in Urban America
Nationwide — In Education Denied: Children. Challenges. Choices, Dr. Bernard Gassaway provides thought-provoking anecdotes that are meant to motivate the reader to act. He believes that “passive participation serves to […]
Author Launches First Installment of Children's Stories and Workbooks For Black and Brown Children
— The need for new culturally relevant curriculum and pedagogy is answered — Nationwide — Ahmad Saves a Nation, Volume One: The Dream is about an ambitious 21-year old black […]
New Book Entitled "Black" Expresses Deep Emotion For the Violence Suffered by Black Children and Teens Around the World
Natonwide — Miami, Florida-based GodBeGod Publishers has published its first book entitled BLACK – a book of poetry and daily affirmations by Denise Paulette Isaac. She says she was driven […]
17-Year Old Black Student Facing Serious Charges After His White Classmate Sends Him a Naked Video of Herself
Bossier City, LA — Levar Allen, a 17-year-old student athlete at Parkway High School in south Bossier City, Louisiana, is now facing serious charges that could lead to time in […]
Father Arrested and Charged With Child Abuse After Disciplining His Teen Son With Boxing Match
Prince William County, VA — Tavis Sellers, a father who posted a video of himself boxing with his 17-year-old son, is now facing domestic assault and battery charges. Even worse, […]
African American Wellness Coach Offering Free Skype Consultations to Help Women Get Naturopathic Answers to Their Health Questions/ Concerns
— Renee Hughes, a respected health researcher and advocate for all-natural health solutions, is offering free 15-minute consultations for women experiencing digestive issues, inflammation, fatigue, difficulty losing weight, and more. […]
Report: African Americans, Latinos, Low-Income Americans Pay Up to Three Times More Than Others For Household Energy
— Low-Income Households in Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, New Orleans, Providence, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Cleveland Suffer Heaviest “Energy Burden” — Washington, DC — An “energy burden” review of […]
Get That Money, Honey! 3 "Black Money" Books Helping Thousands of African Americans Get Financial Help
Nationwide — Author/ publisher/ entrepreneur Dante Lee has released three very popular publications that are helping thousands of African Americans get access to much-needed funding. The books help both, individuals […]
Parents Upset After Black 6-Year Old Arrested Along With Other Students Ages 7 to 11 -- For Not Breaking Up a Fight
Murfreesboro, TN — Some parents in a small town in Tennessee are highly upset after several kids between the ages of 6 and 10 were handcuffed and arrested at their […]
Aspiring Rapper Gunned Down While Ironically Filming a Music Video For His Song About Guns
Chicago, IL — 23-year old Damond Dawson, an aspiring rapper who sometimes went by the nickname “Thugga”, was shot and killed after while filming a music video with other artists […]
African American Handicapped Senior Citizen Says That Virginia State Officials Are Violating Her Rights
Chesapeake, VA — Dr. Vivian A. Anderson is an African-American handicapped female senior citizen who from 1997 thru 2000 served as a chairperson for the Pittsylvania County Community Action Organization […]
New Education Book Could Increase Student Learning and Student Achievement
Nationwide — Building Instructional Capacity, a new educational book by educator and author, Dr. Stanley T. Crawford, could be the ultimate solution to increasing student learning and student achievement. At a […]
Black Former "Apprentice" Contestants Hold Controversial Press Conference to Blast Donald Trump
New York, NY — Randal Pinkett, winner of the fourth season of Donald Trump’s reality show “The Apprentice”, recently gathered with several other former contestants on the show to speak […]
Author Challenges Fathers to Unleash Their Inner Coaches to Raise Competent, Cooperative and Courageous Children
— Author J. A. Faulkerson contends that “Real Men Raise Champions” and “Every Champion Needs a Coach” — Dallas/Fort Worth, TX — Author J. A. Faulkerson is on a mission. […]
Atlanta-Based Urban Business Institute Opens its Doors for Black Hustlers
Atlanta, GA — Black people have historically held multiple jobs or side hustles. This culture has allowed for some economic progress but not much. Pew Research Institute has released data […]
Black Donald Trump Supporter Says, "I'm in the Reality Business... Mexicans Have Taken All the Jobs"
New York, NY — One African American supporter of Donald trump is being criticized and praised at the same time for standing up against anti-Trump demonstators. Holding a sign that […]
The Pocket Guide That Every Unarmed Black Man Needs in His Life - "Know Your Rights! Everything to Know About Police Brutality"
Nationwide — Although police brutality can happen to any one, government statistics confirm that police brutality in the United States is more likely to happen to Black individuals – especially […]
Michigan Association of Black Social Workers (MABSW) Says the Crisis in Flint, Michigan is Comparable to Genocide
— A Crisis in Flint: Callous Cause, Genocidal Effect — Detroit, MI — During a recent March 25th presentation at the National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. 48th Annual […]
City of Chicago to Pay $4.9 Million to Family of Black Man Tasered and Dragged By Police
Chicago, IL — The city of Chicago has reached a settlement with the family of Philip Coleman for nearly $5 million. Back in 2012, 38-year old Coleman, who is African […]
New Book Investigates Donald Trump and "The White Man" -- Reveals a Detailed Untold Story of What Whites Did to Africa For More Than 500 Years
Nationwide — According to NAACP award-winning author and publisher Tony Rose, the true and detailed story and history of the atrocities and horrors of what the White people of America […]
Award-Winning African American Artist, Setria James, Premiers Educational Coloring Book Line With New 2016 Titles
— Doodles Ave is a successful and popular line of educational activity and coloring books designed to not only awaken the subconscious learning aptitude of school-aged children, but also to […]
New Book "Allegory of the Negro" Addresses Problems That Young Black People Face Now... and in the Past!
Nationwide — Author Malcolm Frazier wants to inspire young minds. His short stories have been featured and displayed on college and university campuses across the country. His latest book, Allegory […]
New Online Video Documentary Series to Reveal Shocking Truth About Cancer
— New 9-part video series, produced by Ty Bollinger, an outspoken supporter of natural treatments, reveals the shocking truth about cancer. — Nationwide — A free online video docu-series entitled “The […]
How More Than 10,000 Families in Crisis Were Set Free From the Perils of Drug Abuse
— Florida Grass-Root Organization, Mothers In Crisis, Inc., Delivering Hope and Healing for 25 Years Due to the Passion and Vision of Founder, Dr. Rosalind Y. Tompkins — Tallahassee, FL […]
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to Headline International Black Organization's 2-Day Conference
— ‘BUSI’ to Present Leadership Conference at Tennessee State University — Nashville, TN — Black United Summit International (BUSI) will present the 2016 BUSI Leadership Conference, a two-day event to […]
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles Files Bankruptcy After Losing $3.2 Million Racial Discrimination Lawsuit to Black Employee
Los Angeles, CA — Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles, one of LA’s oldest and most popular Black-owned restaurant chains, has just filed for bankruptcy after losing a racial discrimination and wrongful […]
Greenhope Services for Women Inc. Kicks Off 100-Day Campaign to Reclaim Lives, Reunite Families & Rebuild Communities
— Celebrities, Community Leaders & Those Wanting to Make a Difference Pledge to Give! — #GiveHopetoGreenhope #GreenhopeChallenge #100Kin100Days New York, NY — Greenhope Services for Women kicks off a major […]
Checkered Flag Run Foundation & Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce Champions Youth by Gifting World Class Sporting Event Experiences and More
Phoenix, AZ — Maintaining its commitment to the City of Phoenix and area students, the Checkered Flag Run Foundation and the Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce announced today that it […]
Dr. Boyce Watkins Leads “Black History Resurrection Black Wall Street: The Blueprint” Screen Discussion
Nationwide — Dr. Boyce Watkins, one of the most sought after African-American entrepreneurial scholars in the world, leads a powerful panel discussion, delivering one of the most impactful, yet hidden […]
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 […]