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 […]
Urban Issues
Black Attorney/Author Reimagines Reconstruction in New Book, "Deo Vindice: The Resurrection"
— New novel by Michael A. Jefferson reimagines the President Andrew Johnson era and Benjamin “Bluff” Wade, who would have become president if Johnson was impeached. Wade, was known for publicly saying […]
Deutsche Bank Must Stand Trial in Case Accused of African American Homeowner Beating and Home Invasion
— Bank’s Lawyers at San Francisco Severson & Werson LLP Embrace Felon Convicted for Bid Rigging at Public Foreclosure Auctions to Try to Win Case Against Entrenched Homeowner — Oakland, CA […]
"Have You Lost Your Mind?" -- Motivational Speaker Goes Off on Black Students After Being Disrespected
St. Louis, MO — Motivational speaker Eric Thomas, also known as “The Hip Hop Preacher”, recently went off on some students as he was speaking to them in an auditorium […]
75th Anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen ("The Red Tails") Begins With the Release of an Important Documentary Film
— “The Luft Gangster: Memoirs of a Second Class Hero” will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray on March 22, 2016 — Nationwide — Honoring the 75th Anniversary of […]
Soul Music Legend Charles Wright's New Autobiography, "Up From Where We've Come," Garners Rave Reviews!
Nationwide — Among the most profound new literary entries to be released in 2016 is a bitter true to life tome from culturally conscious Rhythm & Blues legend Charles Wright, […]
Black Churches Engage in Winning the Fight Against Prostate Cancer
— PHEN Credits Churches with Progress in Recent Prostate Cancer Death Decline — Boston, MA — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) announced today that it credits its partnership with […]
Violence Continues at Donald Trump Rallies -- Black Protestor Captured on Video With Bloody Face!
St. Louis, MO — Rallies being held by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump seem to be getting more and more violent. One demonstrator at a recent rally in St. Louis, […]
600 Million Africans Getting Electricity -- Thanks to Rapper/Singer Akon!
Nationwide — More than 600 million people in Africa do not have access to electricity, particularly those who live in rural areas. Not only does this create a problem for […]
Symantec and HBCUConnect.com Gather Black Tech Leaders To Discuss Path To Greater Diversity
— West coast African American VIP networking event sees high caliber talent, great opportunities — San Francisco Bay Area, CA — HBCUConnect.com, America’s original online network for community engagement and […]
In Flint Michigan, "We Charge Genocide" -- 6 Questions and Past Actions in the U.S. That Give Precedent to Why Such a Charge is Conceivable
By A. Akbar Muhammad, International Representative of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam Nationwide — I first saw the term “We Charge Genocide” on the cover […]
Stacey Dash on Obama's Presidency: "We Got Blacked in to It!"
Nationwide — Actress/ political commentator Stacey Dash is at it again, and this time she’s bashing President Obama. Recently while at the 2016 Conservative Political Action Conference, she had quite […]
Oops! Did Bernie Sanders Mean to Imply That All Black People Live in the Ghetto?
Nationwide — When CNN’s Don Lemon asked Senator Bernie Sanders to address his racial blind spots during the Democratic debate this past Sunday, his response was more controversial than he […]
Young Talented Entrepreneur Gunned Down in His Popular New Jersey Sneaker Store
Rahway, NJ — 21-year old Jamal “Mally” Gaines, the owner of a local sneaker store called East Coast Sneakers, was recently shot and killed just as he was closing up […]
Google Study Reveals Most Racist Places in America Based on Where People Search the Most For N-Word
Nationwide — Search engine giant Google has just released a new report that reportedly shows what parts of the United States have the most racist people. The study measured the […]
Real Talk at the Barbershop and Hair Salon -- 101 Motivational Lessons For Black People
Nationwide — Two new books have been simultaneously released to help African Americans improve and maintain motivation in life, in business, and in their careers! Exclusively available as ebooks for […]
The Real Reason Why America Still Has A Race Relations Problem
By Attorney Roy Miller Nationwide — When you begin building a structure that tilts from the ground up, like the leaning Tower of Pisa, it can never be made perfect, […]
Mark Zuckerberg Tells Facebook Employees: "Stop Crossing Out Black Lives Matter Signs"
Menlo Park, CA — Mark Zuckerberg, multi-billionaire founder and CEO of Facebook, has recently issued a companywide memo chastising employees who, despite his earlier warnings, have been crossing out the […]
Poor People: Polluted Poisoned Water -- “Flint is to Obama What Katrina Was to Bush”
By Bernard Gassaway, Ed.D Nationwide — How sad: Our children [and yes, adults too] are slowly slaughtered and many of us sit still. Some sit still in fear. Others sit […]
43-Year Old Beloved Black Community Advocate Gunned Down in Broad Daylight in California
— Ronnie Yusuf Senegal’s Last Walk for Justice — Helendale, CA — In a year when the question of “Black lives Matter” and gun control are the topic of political debates, […]
Physicians Medical Forum Hosts Conference to Increase Pipeline of African American/Black Students to Attend Medical School
— High School, Community College, University/College, Pre-med and Post-Baccalaureate Students Invited to Attend at NO COST | Sat., March 19, 2016 — Oakland/ San Francisco, CA — Physicians Medical Forum […]
Black Theater Matters at the 2015 NAACP Theatre Awards Winner Announcement Press Conference
Beverly Hills, CA — Bold, spectacular, unforgettable and soul stirring are just a few words used to describe the nominees’ of this year’s 25th Annual NAACP Theatre awards. Winners of […]
New School Black History Magazine Reveals the Hidden History of Black People
Nationwide — Via the second edition of a new magazine called New School Black History Magazine, the hidden history of Black people is now being unearthed after over 200 years […]
Black Organization to Host 20th Annual "Respect Yourself" Youth Symposium in Oakland, California
— The theme, “RESPECT AND PROTECT” is for middle school students and will focus on positive self-esteem, reinforcing non-violence and health and safety awareness. — Oakland, CA — The Alameda […]
First Ever Book to Reveal 1,000+ Current Job Openings For African Americans That Pay $65K to $100K or More
— Publisher of new book says, “There is no excuse for high unemployment rates among African Americans because the jobs are out there!” — Nationwide — There are a lot […]
Hospice Facility to Host 2016 AIDS Fundraiser Gala and Auction Featuring Oakland Jazz Vocalist Branice McKenzie and Guitarist Andre Morgan
— Maitri (www.maitrisf.org) is the only AIDS-specific residential care facility in California focusing on the underserved community of those dying of or severely debilitated by AIDS. — San Francisco, CA […]
New Book Reveals the Truth About Ferguson, Missouri's Ongoing White Supremacy
— Jamala Rogers, author of “Ferguson is America: Roots of Rebellion” says that Ferguson city officials continue to refuse to acknowledge its past and current racist practices and to embrace […]
President Obama Proposing in 2017 to Provide Free College Tuition to Low Income Students Attending Black Colleges
Washington, DC — If all goes well, the Obama Administration’s plan to make community college free for select students will go live in the year 2017. The program, also known […]
DC-Based Young Black Entrepreneur Launches Internship Matchmaker Service for College Students
Washington, DC — Vin Lee, a young dedicated entrepreneur from the Washington, DC area, has funded and launched a creative, interactive new simple way for college students to match themselves […]
How I Helped Change the Lives of 50,000+ Black Boys -- 21 Proven Strategies That Help Young People “Think It Out, Not Shoot It Out”
Nationwide — According to one report, Black males ages 30 to 34 have the highest incarceration rate of any race/ethnicity gender and age combination. But Orrin C. Hudson has a […]
New Social Awareness Apparel Line and Movement Says "Black Men Matter," "Black Women Matter," "My Brother Matters," "Africans Matter" and More
— Entrepreneur/ author/ social activist Richard Jeanty has launched the “We Matter” movement to bring attention to injustice taking place in urban communities — Atlanta, GA — There’s a new […]
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley to Receive the 2016 NAACP Chairman’s Image Award on Friday, February 5th
— Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, the pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia will receive the prestigious 2016 NAACP Chairman’s Image Award on Friday, February 5 […]
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 […]
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 […]