Nationwide — In addition to drugs and alcool, fast food and cigarettes are some of the most harmful elements to minority communities. Because of this, African American families in particular, […]
Urban Issues
USA Today Recommends Black Author's "When We Were One" As a Must-Read
New York, NY — Freelance journalist, author and poet Zaji, pens her first novel, When We Were One: The Story of an Ancient Race (Peace in the Storm Publishing), an […]
Ex-Chicago Schools Chief Pleads Guilty to $23 Million in Corruption and Fraud
Chicago, IL — 66-year old Barbara Byrd-Bennett, the former chief executive of Chicago’s public school system, has plead guilty in federal court to her crimes of corruption. She admitted to […]
Black Lives Matter in Textbooks Too -- McGraw Hill School Textbook Says African Slaves Were "Workers"
Nationwide — A ninth grade World Geography textbook published by McGraw Hill is currently underfire because of a caption in the book that says that describes African slaves as “workers.” […]
California Woman Punched Repeatedly By Police Officer Arrested Again
Los Angeles, CA — Marlene Pinnock, the African American homeless woman who was filmed being punched repeatedly by a California Highway Patrol officer last year, has been arrested again and […]
33 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Pledge to Establish Tobacco-Free Campuses
Washington, DC — Today, Truth Initiative and Shaw University hosted 33 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to kick-off the Tobacco-Free HBCU Campus Initiative. Led by Truth Initiative and former […]
"All Black Life Matters" Pro-life Graphics on Display at "Justice For All", Supreme Court and Smithsonian In Washington, DC
Washington, DC — The glaring omitance of the mention of over 20 million African American children killed by abortion by civil rights groups such as “Black Life Matters,” NAACP, and […]
Donald Trump Says He Can Woo Black Voters -- But SC Black Business Event Doesn't Go So Well
Nationwide — Real estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, says he feels very confident that he can win the Black vote. However, he recently spoke at an event […]
Black America is Tired of Being Victimized by Racism
— “Generation B: Black America’s Reset to Success” gives workable solutions to bring success to all African Americans — Nationwide — A black man is killed every 28 hours by […]
All Lives Matter: Multiculturalism as White Racism’s New Weapon Against the Black Agenda
By Dr. Umar Johnson, School Psychologist & Political Scientist, Founder of National Movement to Save Black Boys Nationwide — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had only been buried for little […]
President Barack Obama: Black America’s Failed Experiment With White House Politics and the Urgent Appeal For a New Black Economy
By Brother DJ Jordan Nationwide — In 15 short months, President Barak Obama’s historic 1st and 2nd terms as the 44th President of the United States will end. In spite […]
How Donald Trump Feels About Black Lives Matter: "I Think They're Trouble"
Nationwide — Real-estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is not hiding his feelings about the Black Lives Matter movement. In fact, he is making it very clear that […]
Phi Beta Sigma Headquarters in Washington, DC to Serve as National Mobilization Headquarters for Million Man March 20th Anniversary
Washington, DC — In a move symbolic of its commitment of service to humanity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (PBS) International President, Jonathan A. Mason, Sr. turned over the keys […]
Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) Kicks Off a Month of Exciting Events for September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
— Black America is at the Highest Risk for Prostate Cancer — Boston, MA — September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Black America suffers the nation’s largest prostate cancer […]
The Bridge Summit Connects U.S. Police Chiefs to Create New Community Engagement Model and Police Professionalism
— Law Enforcement Officials from Seven Cities Convene on the Heels of Community Demonstrations Sparked by Officer-Involved Shootings — Phoenix, AZ — On September 10, police chiefs from seven cities […]
Black Doctor Takes on Racism in His New Book, "Black Man in a White Coat"
Nationwide — African American psychiatrist Damon Tweedy has authored a medical memoir called Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor’s Reflections on Race and Medicine that examines the complex […]
City of Baltimore to Pay Family of Freddie Gray $6.4 Million For His Death
Baltimore, MD — A settlement of $6.4 million has been reached with the city of Baltiimore and the family of Freddie Gray in a lawsuit the family for the death […]
Ten Years After Hurricane Katrina: Changing Hearts, Minds and Systems in New Orleans
By La June Montgomery Tabron America’s Wire Writers Group New Orleans, LA — Ten years after Katrina devastated New Orleans, it’s time for midcourse corrections in the restoration efforts. The […]
Top 10 Back-To-School Scholarships For Black and Minority Students in 2015/16
Nationwide — It’s that time of the year again! School is back in session, and high school seniors are being advised to start looking for and applying for available scholarships […]
Dr. Ben Carson: "The 'Black Lives Matter' Movement is Focused on the Wrong Targets"
Nationwide — Dr. Ben Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and one of the Republican candidates for president in 2016, recently wrote a column for USA Today called “#BlackLivesMatter Misfire”. The column […]
Community Activist/ Master Motivator Orrin Hudson Launches New "Lunch & Learn" Workshop Series at Urban Schools
— Life-sized chess game to bring important message – “Pants Up, Grades Up, Positive Thought and Purpose!” — Dekalb County, GA — Orrin Hudson, founder of non-profit organization Be Someone, […]
Hillary Clinton Has Controversial Closed-Door Meeting With "Black Lives Matter" Activists
Washington, DC — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton recently met privately activists from the “Black Lives Matter” campaign, and during the meeting she suggested that the activists need to have […]
Author Sheds Light on Mental Illness Problem in the Virgin Islands -- Turns Childhood Tragedy into Triumph
Orlando, FL — Yassin Hall is on a mission to end the stigma of mental illness among disenfranchised families in urban communities in the United States and in the United […]
Fathers Incorporated Partners with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to Encourage 20,000 Black Fathers to Join "The Honorable Man" Campaign
— The effort seeks to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the upcoming Million Man March by focusing on the importance of Responsible Fatherhood — Atlanta, GA — Current trends are […]
Black Honor Student's Plight Is Among the Reasons Why President Obama Has Secondary Education Costs Near the Top of His Domestic Agenda
Honor Student Seeks Public Donations to Complete 2015/16 School Term “The President is calling on Congress to advance new reforms to give more hard working students a fair shot at […]
"Inside Ferguson" Author Devin S. James Urges Leaders to Acknowledge Systemic Racism and Listen to the Voice of the Community
Ferguson, MO — Despite angry protests and national outcry after the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown, Jr., a year ago Aug. 9, the police shootings of Black citizens and […]
Black Father of Five Jailed & Indicted For Child Murder Despite Police Testimony Stating No Eye Witness or Physical Evidence
Nationwide — New York resident & military veteran Nick Hillary (www.truthfornickhillary.com) is an African American father of five children who’s life has been turned upside down for a murder he […]
"America The Black Point of View" Wins Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award
Nationwide — America The Black Point of View: An Investigation and Study of The White People of America and Western Europe and The Autobiography of an American Ghetto Boy – […]
"The Honorable Man" Campaign Launched to Encourage 20,000 Black Fathers to Represent at the Upcoming Million Man March
Atlanta, GA — It has been nearly 20 years since the historic Million Man March in October of 1995. Much has transpired over this time with the nation’s Black Men and Families. […]
Bobbi Kristina's Aunt: "The Brown Vs. Houston Family Feud is Just Getting Started"
Atlanta, GA — This past weekend, during Bobbi Kristina’s funeral, her aunt, Leolah Brown (the sister of Bobby Brown) was escorted out by security when she interrupted the eulogy speech […]
Police Officer Indicted After Video Shows Him Killing Unarmed Black Man During Calm Exchange
Cincinnati, OH — Officer Ray Tensing of the University of Cincinnati Police Department has been indicted after recently released video from his body camera shows that he shot and killed […]
Dynamic Duo Provide Blueprint For Building Strong Black Men
— Must-Read Book Poised To Alter The Narrative On Black Males — Atlanta, GA — A licensed professional counselor and a veteran educator and life coach have come together to […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.” […]