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Urban Issues
New Kids' Book Series Encourages Black Children to Be More Health Conscious
Nationwide — The country is becoming health conscience and so is the children’s book character Cornbread! Author Vincent Taylor, who’s also an elementary school teacher of 19 years, will release […]
"America The Black Point of View" By Tony Rose Continues to Educate and Inspire Black Communities and Leaders
Nationwide — Released earlier this year, America The Black Point of View by Tony Rose continues to spark the minds of black communities and leaders across the country. The book […]
Black Male Educators Are an Endangered Species
By Stephen Jackson, Educational Consultant, Principals Panel Chair, and Community Activist Washington, DC — Over the past seven years, DCPS (DC Public Schools) stood as the epicenter of education reform. District […]
The Struggles and Triumphs of Four Black Brothers in the Early Decades of the 20th Century
Nationwide — Roberta’s Boys by Ann Carlson tells the story of how a mother’s powerful love was the inspiration for four uncommonly successful African-American brothers. They were born in the […]
Donald Trump Harshly Criticizes Ben Carson -- Says, "Don't Fall For His Crap"
Fort Dodge, IA — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently criticized his rival Ben Carson while speaking to an audience in Iowa, accusing him of embellishing stories about his troubled […]
New Book Has the Formula for "Eradicating Racism" and "Debunking White Supremacy"
Nationwide — In their new book, A Formula for Eradicating Racism: Debunking White Supremacy, Professors Tim McGettigan and Earl Smith spell out a practical plan to end racism. The authors […]
Atlanta Community Event to Inspire Black Teens to "Choose Peace Instead of Violence"
Atlanta, GA — On Saturday, December 19th, master motivator and founder of Be Someone, Orrin C. Hudson, will host a community event for local Black teens in the Atlanta area […]
Mike Tyson Endorses Donald Trump For President -- Says, "He's Not a Racist"
Nationwide — Former champion boxer Mike Tyson has officially endorsed billionaire Donald Trump for the next president of the United States. He made the announcement recently during an interview with […]
Black Church Faces $3,500 Fine From City Officials Because White Residents Are Complaining About Loud Singing
Oakland, CA — Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, mostly attended by African Americans, has been receiving warnings from city officials after local residents have started complaining about loud gospel music singing.
New E-Learning Collaboration Helps Restaurants Increase Business With Multicultural Guests
— MFHA and DiscoverLink Deliver Joint Diversity Training Solution that Builds Customer Loyalty and Improves Employee Retention — West Chicago, IL — DiscoverLink, Inc. and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality […]
National Afrikan Amerikan Family Reunion Association (NAAFRA) Launches Campaign to End Poverty in Black Communities
Mound Bayou, MS — Whenever the Afrikan born in Amerika sets out to accomplish anything significant, it becomes historic. This announcement to the public that “NAAFRA’s Unity Sunday Operational Plan […]
New Book Addresses Systemic Myths About Africans That are Wrongly Perceived as Facts
Nationwide — Living in the Shadows of Love and Happiness by author HDS challenges all European nations to fully accept the responsibility for centuries of oppression and persecution against Africans, […]
Racist 'Star Wars' Fans Upset About Leading Black Character -- 5 Reasons Why That's Silly!
Nationwide — If you haven’t heard by now, there are some racist “Star Wars” fans that are trying to organize an online boycott of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII […]
Latest Ebony Magazine Cover Shatters "The Cosby Show" -- Some Agree, Some Don't
Nationwide — Ebony Magazine, one of the oldest and most respected African American publications, has shattered America’s favorite Black family. The November 2015 issue features a 20-year old picture of […]
National Council of Negro Women Celebrates 80 Years During Upcoming Uncommon Height Gala
— Former Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman and NCNW Vice Chair Dr. Thelma Daley to co-chair November 13th black-tie gala in Washington, DC — Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — The […]
Paid, Federal Diversity Internship Opportunities For Spring and Summer 2016 -- Students Can Apply Now!
Washington, DC — Via the Washington Center’s Federal Diversity Internship Initiative, the Washington Center and HBCU Connect are working with selected government agencies to provide African American students with fully-funded, […]
More Than 50 Years of Promoting Fast Food and Cigarettes to Black People
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]