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Community Activist Beats Depression By Giving Back to Low Income Families -- Says, "Healing Comes Through Serving"

Robert Flournoy

— 50-year old Robert Flournoy, founder of Loaves and Fishes x10, works with local farmers to give away more than 250,000 pounds of fresh produce every year to families in […]

Businessmen in Maryland and Washington D.C. Celebrate 20 Years of Granting Teachers' Wishes

Friendship Association Education Assistance

Washington, DC — 35 volunteers of Friendship Association Education Assistance, Inc., (FAEA) celebrate 20 years of collaborative giving, supporting teachers and renovating schools and invite the community to discover the […]

Tom Joyner Foundation Leads Delegation of HBCU Presidents on Mission to Havana, Cuba to Explore Global Exchange and Research

Tom Joyner in Havana, Cuba

— Tom Joyner, chairman and founder of the Tom Joyner Foundation, and his son, Thomas Joyner, Jr., president and CEO, led a group of HBCU presidents to Havana, Cuba for […]

Thousands of Women Worldwide Losing Up to 10 Pounds a Month Without Exercising -- 5 Ways How They Are Doing It!

African American woman losing weight

By Renee Hughes, Natural Health Coach Nationwide — It does not have to be this hard! The roller coaster of emotion, guilt, trial and error of getting fit can feel […]

Black Wealth Matters -- 5 Financial Terms You Hear Often (But Probably Don’t Fully Understand)

Black couple fighting over money

By Randy Hughes, founder/ CEO of Counting Pennies Nationwide — We see it every day… in movies, commercials, and the internet. People on billboards or other advertisements, smiling uncontrollably, running […]

In New Book, Black Author Tells a Fictional Story of What Would Happen If There Was a Second Great Depression

America the Beautiful by Khefa Nosakhere

— Khefa Nosakhere’s first novel, “America, the Beautiful”, reveals how catastrophic the U.S. wealth poverty gap will be in the year 2066 — Nationwide — It is 2066. After untold […]

PHEN Kicks Off Successful Prostate Health Events in Atlanta, Boston, Raleigh and Goldsboro Churches as part of “4th Annual Prostate Health Symposium” Series!

PHEN meeting in Boston

— Events Highlight Cancer Risk for Black Men, Showcase Moving Musical Tributes, Prostate Cancer Survivors and Wives’ Stories, Political Leaders Pledge Support, Free Screening and More! — Quincy, MA — […]

New Website Provides Training Targeting Black Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Other Segments of the Community

Every Black Library

Durham, NC — The EveryBlackLibrary.com website has been officially launched and is the newest component of the “EveryBlack” family of websites. The purpose of the site is to provide resources […]

Fathers Incorporated Hosting Daddy Diaper Drive in Partnership with Huggies Drive to Benefit Low-Income Fathers In Atlanta

Daddy Diaper Drive

Atlanta, GA — Fathers Incorporated has launched its Daddy Diaper Drive in partnership with Huggies for Atlanta fathers. The drive’s focus is to serve low-income fathers 25 years of age […]

Young African American Entrepreneurs Help Black-Owned Hair Care Company Soar Worldwide

Flow Industry Teen Hair Growth

— FLOW Industry offers a unique business opportunity to teens and adults to make money helping fight baldness and hair loss — Nationwide — FLOW Industry, a new Black-owned company that […]

Black Couple Engaged After Meeting on MELD Dating App

Black Couple Engaged

— MELD dating app is a niche dating app designed for Black professionals — Nationwide — In early April, Monica proudly announced on twitter that she said an emphatic “yes” […]

Say What? George Zimmerman Attacks Trayvon Martin's Parents -- Says, "They Didn't Raise Their Son Right"

George Zimmerman Attacks Trayvon Martin's Parents

Nationwide — George Zimmerman just won’t quit! In a recent interview with The Daily Beast, he said that the parents of Trayvon Martin “didn’t raise their son right.” He also […]

African American Families Make This Common Tax Mistake Every Year -- And They Miss Out On Up to $5K in Tax Deductions!

African American family

By Randy Hughes Nationwide — A common mistake that many African Americans make is ignoring the importance of tax planning. This is a mistake that costs many families hundreds or […]

Attorney Zulu Ali and the Stop and Frisk Academy Announce Spring Youth Workshop

Stop and Frisk Academy

— 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 […]

Open Letter To President Obama: "Mr. President - When Did You Decide to be a Ni**a?"

Tammie Lang Campbell

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

Barbara Hutchinson

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

Education Denied By Dr. Bernard Gassaway

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

Ahmad Saves a Nation by H.A. Jabar

— 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

Black By Denise P. Isaac

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

Levar Allen

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

Tavis Sellers boxing with teen son

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

— 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 Household Energy Spending

— 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

Entrepreneur Dante Lee with Black money books

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

Tennessee Children Arrested

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

Damon Dawson

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

Dr. Vivian A. Anderson

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

Building Instructional Capacity By Stanley T. Crawford

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

Black Apprentice Contestants

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

Real Men Raise Champions by J.A. Faulkerson

— 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

Devin Robinson, founder of Urban Business Institute

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"

Black Donald Trump Supporter

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 […]

4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested

Zuri Dixon

Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]

Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy

Kenyunte W. Goss

Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]

Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street

Crossing guard punched by a man

Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s Security Guard Killed in SWAT Standoff

Diamon-Mazairre Robinson

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

Dyshan Best

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

Pierce Cotton

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

Charles “Sonny” Burton

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

Jada West

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

Myron Chorbajian, Kathleen Chorbajian

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

Kendrick Johnson

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

Mae St. Julien

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

Kevin Cooper

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

Kynath Terry Jr. and Precious Johnson

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

Zoey Price

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

Rogeick Cohea III

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

Arianna Fitts

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

Mitrice Richardson

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

Julian Bailey

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

Shelton Muhammad family farm

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”

John Boyd Jr., Donald Trump

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

Michelle Montgomery

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

Courtney Clenney, Christian Obumseli

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

T'Neya Tovar

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

heaintthatfunny TikTok video

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

Sidney Dearing

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

John Marks, Amanda Zawieruszynski

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

Tiffany Woods

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

Summer Smith, Asher Vann

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

Dequavious Graves

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

Ramone Hester

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

Alicia Hughes

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’

Dominic Nosacek, Angelo Nelson

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.” […]