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 […]
Urban Issues
$1 Billion Lawsuit Dismissed Over Death of Black Teen Killed in School Gym
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Black Man Who Shot White Teens Who Were in His Backyard at 3am Convicted of Murder
Nationwide — Tyler Butler, an African American man from Spotsylvania County, Virginia, has been convicted in the 2025 shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Bosworth, a Massaponax High School senior who […]
Black Teen Left Paralyzed After Police Allegedly Shoved Him Off His Dirt Bike and Tased Him
Nationwide — Donovan Beard, an 18-year-old African American man from Connecticut, was left paralyzed from the neck down after a 2024 encounter with Waterford police. His family has filed a […]
20-Year-Old Woman Who Shot Two People While Defending Her Brother Pleads Guilty
Nationwide — Lakylia Taylor, a 20-year-old African American woman from Detroit, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and two other felony charges in connection with a 2025 shooting outside a Footlocker […]
Text Messages Reveal That White Police Chief in Mississippi Regularly Uses Racial Slurs
Nationwide — Harold Vanderford, the Police Chief in Senatobia, Mississippi, repeatedly used racist slurs in private text messages, including after he took over the department last fall. The messages surfaced […]
Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]
Nolan Wells’ Friends Demand Apology From Al Sharpton, Threaten Defamation Lawsuit
Nationwide — Rev. Al Sharpton faces a possible defamation lawsuit from three friends of Nolan Wells, who say his public comments wrongly linked them to the teenager’s death. Their attorneys […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Sadly Dies After Being Shot After a High School Football Game
Nationwide — JaKamryn Price, a 16-year-old African American teen from Belzoni, Mississippi, was tragically shot and killed Friday night after a high school football game. His death is now under […]
White Teen Killed By Karmelo Anthony Was Once Caught Spray Painting Racial Graffiti and Using the N-Word
Nationwide — Newly revealed court documents are bringing intense scrutiny to the background of Austin Metcalf, the white teenager tragically stabbed and killed by Karmelo Anthony, a Black teenager from […]
Harvard to Pay Families $53M After Former Morgue Manager Sold Donated Body Parts
Nationwide — Harvard University will pay $53 million to settle a lawsuit filed by families whose loved ones donated their bodies to Harvard Medical School for research. The settlement follows the […]
Derek Chauvin, Police Officer Who Had His Knee on George Floyd's Neck, Files Third Petition to Overturn Murder Conviction
Nationwide — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his state murder conviction in the death of George Floyd. His attorneys filed a new petition Tuesday […]
Judge Removed From Karmelo Anthony's Case Ahead of His Appeal Trial
Nationwide — Judge John Roach, who oversaw Karmelo Anthony’s controversial murder trial, has been removed from the case after another judge granted the defense’s request to recuse him. A different […]
Black Teen Sadly Dies After Being Beaten During Soccer Game Fight That Started Over a Goal
Nationwide — Tumusifu Bazirake, a 19-year-old African American teen from Arizona, died after several people allegedly beat him during a soccer game. His family says he stepped in to protect […]
Black Dad Accused of Assaulting Cops Acquitted After Son's Video Proves Him Innocent
Nationwide — Jafari Stewart, a 39-year-old African American man from Huntsville, Texas, was acquitted of felony charges accusing him of assaulting two police officers during a 2025 welfare check. His […]
Abducted Siblings Found Alive and Safe After Being Kidnapped By Their Babysitter
Nationwide — Two sisters, Norah Cooper and Zola Cooper, ages 11 months and 4 years, were found safe after their babysitter reportedly abducted them. Officers arrested the woman Monday after […]
Attorney of 14-Year-Old White Teen Arrested for Making Homemade Guns Says He "Never Thought About Harming Anyone"
Nationwide — Julian Davis, a 14-year-old middle school student from Fruit Cove, Florida, faces adult charges after authorities accused him of making homemade firearms and explosives. His attorney denies that […]
Black Army Pilot Sadly Killed in Military Helicopter Crash in Texas
Nationwide — Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, a 34-year-old African American soldier from Killeen, Texas, was one of two soldiers killed in a military helicopter crash in Salado. […]
Close Friend Reveals Last Words of Jason Arday, the Black Professor Found Dead After Allegations of Plagiarism
Nationwide — Jason Arday, who made history as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at 41, days after resigning from the university amid plagiarism allegations. […]
Man Convicted of Raping and Killing 5-Year-Old Girl Has Been Executed After Requesting to Speed Up His Death Sentence
Nationwide — Jeremy Williams, a 42-year-old man from Georgia, has been executed in Alabama after pleading guilty to raping and killing 5-year-old Kamarie Holland. He had asked the state to […]
Black Teacher Sadly Drowns While Trying to Rescue a Young Girl From Rip Current
Nationwide — Derrick Moore, a 47-year-old African American man from Georgia, drowned after entering the ocean to rescue a young girl caught in a rip current. He was pulled underwater […]
The Lawyers of Nolan Wells' Three White Friends Threaten Defamation Lawsuits
Nationwide — Attorneys for three teens who were with Nolan Wells before his disappearance visited Horn Island Friday as they continue investigating his death. They also said they are preparing defamation […]
Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned for Alleged Racist Posts, Black Woman Takes Crown
Nationwide — Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title after the organization removed her over alleged racist posts and conduct concerns. The crown was later given to Myla […]
Nolan Wells’ Mom Investigated by Board of Nursing, Attorney Ben Crump Calls It "Intimidation"
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mom, Christine Wonsley, was facing a professional misconduct investigation after an anonymous complaint was filed against her. The investigation comes as she and her family continue […]
White Teen Accused of Raping and Strangling Two Girls Has Case Dismissed With No Prison Time
Nationwide — Jesse Mack Butler, a white teen from Oklahoma that was accused of raping and strangling two girls, had his case dismissed after completing the requirements of a youthful […]
White Cop Convicted in Killing Sonya Massey Denied Early Release Despite Cancer Diagnosis
Nationwide — Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, will remain behind bars after the Illinois Prisoner Review Board rejected his request for early medical release. […]
Black Man Who Spent Decades on Death Row Sues Ohio Police Over Fabricated Evidence
Nationwide — Elwood Jones, an African American man from Ohio who spent nearly 3 decades on death row, is suing former police officers over claims they fabricated evidence that led […]
Funeral Director Charged for Allegedly Stealing Dead Man's $2 Million Estate Has Been Released on Bond
Nationwide — Unique Green, an African American funeral director from Houston, Texas, who was accused of stealing a dead man’s $2 million estate, has been released from jail after posting […]
Black Wall Street Executive Gets 30-Year Sentence for Sexual Abuse, Blames Autism for His Actions
Nationwide — Edward Gene Smith, a 50-year-old former bank executive in New York City, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drugging and sexually […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Murder Tied to Criminal Organization
Nationwide — Jo’Majze Larry, a 15-year-old African American boy from Anderson, Indiana, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in a failed targeted shooting that killed […]
Man Charged After Kidnapping a 15-Month-Old Boy From His Parents' Wedding
Nationwide — Michael Brown, a 29-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, was arrested and charged with kidnapping after he allegedly took his 15-month-old nephew from his parents’ wedding celebration. […]
Unarmed Black Teen Fatally Shot by Police After Responding to His 911 Call About a Possibly Armed Person
Nationwide — Anthoneil Williams II, a 17-year-old African American teen from Austin, Texas, was fatally shot by police after responding to a 911 call from his own phone about a […]
Nolan Wells’ Mom Has Filed Subpoenas to Get Access to All His Social Media Accounts
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley, is seeking access to her late son’s social media records as part of her efforts to gather information after his death. She filed […]
D4vd Case Investigators Still Missing Alleged Murder Weapon and Other Key Evidence
Nationwide — Prosecutors in the D4vd murder case have revealed that several key pieces of evidence remain missing as they continue building their case against the singer. The missing items […]