— A Diverse Roundtable Explores the Film’s Goal of Encouraging Conversations about Race Between Black and White People — Wilmington, NC — Wave Communications Films is pleased to announce that […]
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"Saturday Night Live" Turns The Whole Donald Sterling Issue into a Big Joke -- And Guess What? It's Hilarious!
New York, NY — What do you get when you mix Donald Sterling and Dennis Rodman with Saturday Night Live? Pure comedy. The show did what they do best recently […]
Jada Pinkett-Smith Says, "Strip Clubs are Breeding Grounds for Sex Trafficking" -- Her CNN Documentary Will Air Soon
Atlanta, GA — Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith is currently working with CNN to produce a powerful documentary about human trafficking and the strip club culture. She says that sex trafficking and […]
234 Nigerian School Girls Kidnapped From School and Sold as Brides to Militants for $12
Abuja, Nigeria — It appears that 234 Nigerian school girls have been kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram, and sold as wives to soldiers in the nearby countries of […]
There Are 2 Million Black-Owned Businesses in the U.S. -- And 10 Other Little Known Facts About Black Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — According to the United States Census Bureau, there are more than 2 million businesses in the country that are owned by African Americans. That statistic dispels a lot […]
Are Your Mother’s Beliefs Around Money Keeping You Broke? -- Money Breakthrough Expert Reveals Why Some Women Struggle Financially
— Money Breakthrough expert, Monique Caradine, reveals why some women struggle financially and offers easy tips on how women can become courageous with cash. — San Juan, PR — On many […]
Ending the Cycle of Bad Parenting: Dedicated Father Writes Goal-Oriented Parenting Manual "Raising Supaman"
Nationwide — Nathaniel A. Turner J.D. describes his relationship with his father as “toxic.” When Turner’s son was born, he pledged that he would not repeat the mistakes of his […]
Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Is Banned From The NBA... For Life -- And He's Been Fined $2.5 Million (The Biggest NBA Fine Ever)
New York, NY — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the league has banned L.A. Clippers Owner Donald Sterling for life, and that he is being fined $2.5 million. […]
Magic Johnson Offering To Buy The L.A. Clippers From Donald Sterling -- Says "He Shouldn't Own an NBA Team Anymore"
Los Angeles, CA — According to some sports analysts and other sources, former NBA star Magic Johnson wants to be the new owner of the LA Clippers. Yahoo Sports is […]
Professor Devin Robinson Calls L.A. Clippers Owner Donald Sterling’s Racist Comments "Behavior Blacks Should Always Prepare For"
Atlanta, GA — L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling has come under harsh criticism for racist remarks he made on what he thought was a private conversation between him and his […]
LA Clippers Owner Says "Don't Bring Black People To My Games" -- Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Even President Obama Weigh In
Los Angeles, CA — Donald Sterling, the billionaire owner of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers, is in big trouble for some racist comments he made to his girlfriend about Black […]
Simmons College of Kentucky to Host “HOPE 2014: Renewing Urban America” Conference
Louisville, KY –- For three powerful days, faith, community, business, and political leaders are coming together for HOPE (Having Only Positive Expectations) 2014: Renewing Urban America, June 12-14, 2014. Conceived […]
And the Award for the Absolute Worst State in America For Black Children Goes to...
Nationwide — According to a national report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the state of Wisconsin has been ranked as the absolute worst state in the country when it […]
A Bloody Holiday Weekend: 45 People Shot In Chicago on "Easter" Weekend - 9 Were Killed, 6 Were Children
— Among those killed were two teens who were involved in a dispute that apparently started on Facebook. — Chicago, IL — The city of Chicago had a very bloody […]
Psychologist Explains Why So Many Black Kids Are "Turning Gay" -- And Guess What? Some Agree With What He Has To Say
Nationwide — It’s not a new video. It was actually recorded and posted on YouTube back in April 2013. But the video has resurfaced and is going viral again. Some […]
8 Million People Have Signed Up for Private Health Coverage -- "This Thing Is Working," President Obama Says
Washington, DC — Speaking from the White House Briefing Room, President Obama recently announced that 8 million Americans have signed up for private health coverage thanks to the Affordable Care […]
The Top 22 Last-Minute Summer Internships For Minority Students -- It's Not Too Late!
Nationwide — Summer is near, and many students are anticipating their summer jobs or summer internships. Many, however, are procrastinating and have not yet applied for the many opportunities that […]
Mocha Moms, Inc. Teams With Award Winning Filmmakers To Boost Parent Involvement and Close the Education Achievement Gap
— National nonprofit and producers of “American Promise” documentary launch dialog to improve educational outcomes for African American children. — Upper Marlboro, MD — Mocha Moms, Inc., the groundbreaking national […]
Essynce Couture University To Host Children, Tweens and Teens Empowerment Conference in New Jersey on April 26th
— “A Place Where Age Dosn’t Matter” is the theme of the upcoming Essynce Couture University Youth Conference — East Orange, NJ (BlackNews.com) – Tween Fashion Mogul Essynce Moore will […]
Ashley Furniture and Albers Grits Urged to be Boycotted -- For Making Millions of Dollars From Black Consumers, But Failing to Support Black Newspapers
— Major furniture company and food brand targeted by Black newspapers nationwide — Fresno, CA — Most Black households are familiar with the common staple of ready-made grits and corn […]
22-Year Old Karyn Washington, Founder of the Popular "For Brown Girls" Blog, Reportedly Commits Suicide
Nationwide — Karyn Washington, the 22-year-old young woman who created the For Brown Girls website, has reportedly died after committing suicide. Sources say that she suffered from depression, especially after […]
Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Compares Obama Critics To KKK -- Says "Back Then They Had Hoods, But Now They Have Neckties"
Nationwide — Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, who is now 80 years old, recently told USA Today that the Republicans’ constant criticism of President Obama is just one of […]
UConn Star Shabazz Napier Tells Reporters That He Sometimes Goes to Bed "Starving" -- And Yet The NCAA Made Millions off of Him
Nationwide — The University of Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier has just led his team to a NCAA championship game, but he also recently told reporters that he sometimes goes to bed […]
Orrin Hudson's Annual Spring Break Leadership Chess Camp Helps Atlanta Inner City Youth to "Be Someone"
Atlanta, GA — Orrin Checkmate Hudson, “Master Motivator Teacher and Mentor”, will hold his annual Spring Break Leadership Chess Camp from Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11, 2014 in […]
African Americans Say 'Parent Involvement' is the Key to School Success
By George White New America Media and America’s Wire Writers Group Nationwide — The “lack of parental involvement” is the biggest issue affecting black students’ quality of education. That is […]
More Good News About Obamacare -- Thanks to the New Healthcare Law, 3 Million More Americans Now Have Medicaid
Washington, DC — The Obama administration has announced that as of the end of February 2014, three million Americans have signed up for Medicaid under Obama’s new health care law. […]
Does the U.S. Army Discriminate Against Black Women and Their Hairstyles? -- Twists, Locks, Cornrows, and Braids Are ALL Banned!
Nationwide — The U.S. Army is in hot water again after they have reportedly updated their regulations banning certain hairstyles, specifically those worn by Black women. The new rules, effective […]
COLUMN: Who Will Speak For The Black War Veterans? Several Have Not Been Deemed Worthy of a Congressional Medal of Honor
By Ron Armstead Executive Director for the Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Washington, DC — President Obama at the recent White House Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) ceremony said, “no […]
Study Says Discrimination Against Children of Color Begins in PRE-SCHOOL -- And Boys Have It The Worst!
Washington, DC — A new study sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Education Office has revealed that African-American students (including preschool students) are more likely to be suspended from public […]
How to Get Free Help With Your Taxes -- AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program Assists Millions in Preparing Their Returns
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program assists millions in preparing their returns By Eileen Ambrose Nationwide — Milagros Aguas used to pay someone to prepare her taxes until her employer filed for bankruptcy […]
17-Year Old High School Student Gets Accepted to ALL 8 Ivy League Universities (Yes, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and all the rest!)
Shirley, NY — 17-year old Kwasi Enin has been accepted to all eight Ivy League universities, something that rarely happens. Enin is an aspiring physician, but doesn’t even know yet […]
Drowning is the 2nd Highest Cause of Accidental Death Among African-American Children -- But This New Invention Will Save Lives
San Diego, CA — A typical story played over and over again in African-American families all over the country, which involves the drowning of African-American children, yet it goes un-noticed, […]
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.” […]