Tupelo Citizens Seeking Transparency Regarding Excessive Police Brutality and Misconduct Tupelo, MS — The Minority Youth Matters Movement, a civil rights organization initially founded to bring awareness to, and abolish, […]
Urban Issues
Randal Pinkett Vs. Omarosa -- Former "Apprentice" Contestants Talk About Donald Trump
Nationwide — Both Omarosa Manigault and Randal Pinkett starred in Donald Trump’s hit reality show, “The Apprentice”. Omarosa, however, was fired and in the fourth season, but Randal Pinkett was […]
Author Walter D. Smith Releases Powerful New Book, "Street Soldier: From the Hood to the Good"
Nationwide — Having hit the bottom of “rock bottom,” author Walter D. Smith’s book, Street Soldier: From The Hood To The Good, is written on a sixth grade level and […]
Louisiana Mom Arrested For Beating Her Children After They Robbed A Neighbor's House
Baton Rouge, LA — 30-year old Schaquana Spears was recently booked into prison on felony cruelty charges after she beat her three children with a belt when she found out […]
White Attorney/Author Pens Book About Race Called "I See Color"
— Author Robert Pellegrino offers white Americans solutions to challenge racial stereotypes, tendencies and unconscious habits toward blacks. — New Haven, CT — Robert Pellegrino believes all men are created […]
Red Cross Apologizes For "Racist" Pool Safety Poster That Depicts Mostly Black Children Misbehaving
Nationwide — The American Red Cross has issued an official apology after one of its pool safety posters went viral on social media for being what many say is racist. […]
Award-Winning Black Organization Partners With Local Police Depts to Promote "Brains Before Bullets"
— Orrin C. Hudson, founder of Be Someone, is partnering with the DeKalb County Police Dept to host a free youth summer initiative/ town hall meeting that will use the […]
No Charges For Texas Police Officer Who Pinned Down 14-Year Old Black Teen At Community Pool
Collin County, TX — A grand jury has declined to indict Eric Casebolt, the former McKinney, Texas police officer who was caught in a social media firestorm when he pinned […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Social Network For Black People Worldwide to Discuss Raw Issues About Racism
Los Angeles, CA –- Joey White, founder of Hourtimenow Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of his exclusive social media platform and first uniquely Black social networking website (www.hourtimenow.com). The […]
Expired: Our Young Black Men Are Going Extinct -- Execution Style Slaying
By Author Evie Rhodes Newark, NJ — My only son, James Rhodes, Jr., 24 years old was, gunned down, “execution style” with a single gunshot to the head on May […]
Yodovo.com Encourages African Americans to Be Loud! Be Black! Be Proud!
By Malcolm King Nationwide — African American incomes have stagnated, the ranks of the poor are swelling among us, almost all the economic gains are going to other racial communities, […]
Dr. Claud Anderson to Address Black Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators on Rearing Black Children for Economic Power
— The 5th annual Liberated Minds Black Homeschool and Education Expo will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on July 15-17, 2016 — Atlanta, GA — On the weekend of July 15-17, one can […]
"We Are Charleston," A Comprehensive Account of Last Summer's Tragic Events at South Carolina's Mother Emanuel Church is Now Available
— Book from Thomas Nelson’s W Publishing Group contains interviews and commentary from family and friends of the “The Emanuel Nine”. — — “We Are Charleston” also details the deep […]
Badly Decomposed Body of Pregnant Louisiana Teacher Found; Assistant School Principal Arrested
Baton Rouge, LA — The badly decomposed body of Lyntell Washington was recently found in a sugar cane field ditch in Iberville Parish, Louisiana – an area where police had […]
Survivor of Orlando Massacre Says the Shooter Asked, "Are There Any Black People in Here?"
Nationwide — Patience Carter, one of the victims who survived the massacre at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, says that while trapped in the bathroom with the shooter, Omar Mateen, […]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Stands Against Senseless Violence in Orlando & Reaffirms Its Promise to Care For Communities
Nationwide — Jonathan A. Mason, Sr., International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., has issued the following statement: “Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated stands in solidarity with the community […]
Bayview Senior Services to Open New Low Income Senior Housing Facility in San Francisco on June 25th
San Francisco, CA — A 20-year vision will become a reality when the Bayview Senior Services celebrates the grand opening of the Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center and Residence on […]
Community Activist Beats Depression By Giving Back to Low Income Families -- Says, "Healing Comes Through Serving"
— 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
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, 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!
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)
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
— 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!
— 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
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
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 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
— 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"
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!
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
— 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?"
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 […]
Nolan Wells' "Best Friend" Defends Himself, Shares Final Moments Before His Mysterious Death
Nationwide — Warren Hudson, who remembers Nolan Wells as his “best friend,” spoke out about the Fourth of July boat trip that happened hours before the 18-year-old football player disappeared. […]
Former Texas A&M Football Player Arrested After His Toddler Son Accidentally Shot Himself
Nationwide — Former Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss was arrested after his 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a loaded firearm at their Baton Rouge apartment. Police charged him […]
Nolan Wells' Mom Takes Legal Action to File Potential Lawsuit for the Death of Her Son
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mother is taking the first legal steps that could allow her to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit following her son’s mysterious death. New court documents show […]
Black Mom Charged With Murder After Shooting Man She Found in Her Daughter's Room
Nationwide — Kendra Scott, a 36-year-old African American mother from Memphis, Tennessee, faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting a man she found inside her child’s bedroom. Authorities are investigating […]
4-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot His 2-Year-Old Cousin After Finding Unsecured Gun in Family Car
Nationwide — A 4-year-old boy from Kissimmee, Florida, fatally shot his 2-year-old cousin after finding an unsecured gun inside a family vehicle during a vacation. Authorities said the firearm belonged […]
White Man Sentenced for Raping and Killing His Black Girlfriend's 3-Year-Old Daughter Dies in Prison
Nationwide — Robert Fisher, a 34-year-old man from Rensselaer, New York, died in prison just one month after starting a 20-year-to-life sentence for raping and killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, […]
Black Dad of 7 Kids Shot and Killed at Park Gathering in Georgia
Nationwide — Malcolm Freeling, a 31-year-old African American father of 7 from Griffin, Georgia, was fatally shot during a gathering at a local park. Police are investigating the shooting as they […]
Missing 12-Year-Old Black Triplets From Florida Found Safe Thanks to Their Mom
Nationwide — Three 12-year-old African American triplet brothers who were reported missing in Winter Haven, Florida, have been found safe, bringing a happy ending to a frightening search that captured […]
Family of Dead Black Teen, Nolan Wells, Hires Attorney Ben Crump to Investigate His Mysterious Death
Nationwide — The family of Nolan Xavier Wells, an African American football player from Mississippi who was found dead after a boating trip, hired attorney Ben Crump to investigate his death. […]
White Woman Accused of Not Calling 911 After Black Girl in Her Care Drowned
Nationwide — Kristen Gerrie, a 41-year-old woman from Curtice, Ohio, has been released on a $50,000 bond after being charged in the death of 11-year-old Angelique Cunningham, a Black child […]
Black Father of 3 Dies in Jail After Police Dog Attacked Him During Arrest
Nationwide — Darius Chappell, an African American man from Clarksville, Tennessee, died in jail days after a police dog attacked him during his arrest. His family and civil rights groups […]
Family of 8-Year-Old Black Boy Killed by Falling Tree Branch to Receive $19M Settlement
Nationwide — The parents of Lamar McGlothurn, an 8-year-old African American boy from Southern California who was killed when a tree branch fell at a summer camp, have reached a […]
Black Cop’s Paycheck Will be Garnished Every Month to Pay $21M in Damages for Tasing Homeless Man
Nationwide — Jerry Blasingame, an African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, was left permanently paralyzed after a 2018 police taser incident during a foot chase. Since then, the officer who […]
Mom of 1-Year-Old Boy Shot by Police Controversially Flashes Cash at Her Son's Funeral
Nationwide — Vellesiya Wiley, the 20-year-old mom of Kohen, a one-year-old boy who was shot dead by police in a Walmart parking lot over alleged stolen diapers, is under fire […]
14-Year-Old Black Teen Girl Drowns After Jumping into a River to Rescue Her Cousin
Nationwide — Aamina Bradley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Detroit, died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her 9-year-old cousin during a family gathering at Maheras-Gentry Park. The […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen Shot and Killed While Trying to Help Another Kid Being Bullied
Nationwide — Jalil Jones, a 16-year-old African American teen from Clayton County, Georgia, was shot and killed in Jonesboro while trying to stop a case of bullying. Police arrested a […]
White Couple Tells Black Fisherman to Move, Then Calls Him the N-Word When He Says No
Nationwide — A confrontation between a Black fisherman and a white couple at a Florida beach has gone viral after video of the encounter spread widely online. The dispute escalated when […]
Five Teens Arrested for Armed Robbery of Man Over a Vape Pen in Florida
Nationwide — Five men, aged 18 to 19, face felony charges after police say they robbed a man at gunpoint while he walked home from work. Investigators say the group […]
5 White Teenagers, 2 Adults Arrested for Beating Up a Black Teen in North Carolina
Nationwide — Five teenagers and two adults in Lenoir County, North Carolina, reportedly all white, face charges after authorities say they attacked an African American teenage boy. Video of the […]
Chinese People are Buying a Black Doll Designed to Be Abused, Burned, and Stomped to Help Relieve Stress
Nationwide — A Black doll called “Natasha” has gone viral on Chinese social media as a stress-relief toy. It is designed for users to hit, stretch, and stomp, and the trend […]
Karmelo Anthony’s Parents Say Their Son Did Not Get a Fair Trial and Was Set Up
Nationwide — Karmelo Anthony’s parents, Andrew Anthony and Kala Hayes, say they believe their son did not get a fair trial and claim they were set up during the legal process. […]
Black Man from Texas Gets 45 Years in Prison For Stealing LEGO Toys
Nationwide — Winston Love, a 28-year-old African American man from Tarrant County, Texas, received a 45-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of organized retail theft. Prosecutors say he […]
Black Dad of 7 Shot Dead on NYC Bus After Asking a Passenger Not To Talk So Loud on the Phone
Nationwide — Jonathan Pettigrew, a 41-year-old African American father of seven, was shot and killed on a New York City BX36 bus after confronting another passenger over loud phone use. The […]
Dad Faces Murder Charges After Killing His 4-Year-Old Daughter to Get Revenge Against His Ex
Nationwide — Rashad Dixon, a 34-year-old father from Atlanta, Georgia, faces murder charges after prosecutors allege he killed his 4-year-old daughter in a domestic violence case linked to a revenge against […]
Black Lawyer Reveals "Why Black Women May Be the Best Jurors in America"
By Zulu Ali Nationwide — My understanding of juries did not begin in law school. It began at home. I was raised by a Black grandmother and a single Black […]
Biracial Man from Ohio Shares Video of His White Mom Calling Him the N-Word
Nationwide — Julie Marie Windle, a white mother and nurse from Toledo, Ohio, appears in a viral video where she yells a racial slur at her biracial son, Brian Windle. […]
Asian Store Owner Found Not Guilty in Shooting of Black Teen Over a Water Bottle
Nationwide — Chikei Rick Chow, an Asian convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, who is Black, was found not guilty of murder. The verdict […]
Tow Truck Driver Sadly Shot and Killed While Trying to Repossess a Vehicle in Florida
Nationwide — Oliver Lopez, an African American tow truck driver from Jacksonville, Florida, was shot and killed while attempting to repossess a vehicle at an apartment complex on Tuesday night. […]
51-Year-Old Black Teacher Killed After Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Her
Nationwide — Chatanna Patterson, an African American teacher from North Carolina, tragically died after a driver fleeing police crashed into her at a gas station in Atlanta, Georgia. Her sister […]
Black Man on Death Row Avoids Execution After Staff Struggle to Find Vein for Lethal Injection
Nationwide — Tony Carruthers, a man from Memphis, Tennessee, who was on death row, was scheduled for execution in Nashville, but the procedure failed after medical staff could not find […]
White Teacher Fired For Hanging a Black Doll By Its Neck to Get Her Students' Attention
Nationwide — Karen Savage, a white teacher at a middle school in Lithic, Florida, was fired after she allegedly hung a Black baby doll by its neck during class to […]
Parents of Missing Black Girl Finally Admit to Killing Their Daughter 8 Years Later
Nationwide — Zaela Walker, an African American girl from Las Vegas, Nevada, was reported missing as a toddler in 2018. After nearly 8 years, her parents pleaded guilty to killing […]