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 […]
Urban Issues
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 […]
Breaking Down Beliefs of Racial Hierarchy
By Dr. Gail C. Christopher, America’s Wire Writers Group Washington, DC — Fifty years ago, the Civil Rights Movement led to a series of laws banning public discrimination. African Americans […]
Urban Black Boy: "Father, Where Art Thou?"
By Bernard Gassaway, Ed.D. Nationwide — I can’t remember if any of my childhood friends had fathers. I can’t recall ever being exposed to the Boy Scouts or Little League […]
20-Year Old Black College Student Helping Single Moms Keep Their Teens Off the Streets
Columbus, OH — 20-year old Sherron Stevens has a solution to helping single moms get their teens a job, and keep them off the streets. He recently authored, Boy, Get […]
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 […]