Nationwide — Latosha Stone-Keagy, the founder and CEO of Proper Gnar, the first Black woman-owned skateboard company, is marking a new chapter defined by intentional design, creative independence, and a […]
Rapper Boosie Files Lawsuit After Paying $600K for Trump Pardon Deal That Never Happened
Nationwide — Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit over a failed presidential pardon effort, claiming he paid $600,000 for help securing clemency. The rapper is now seeking to recover part […]
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, […]
White Pastor Sparks Outrage After Preaching That Black People Should Be Under White Leadership
Nationwide — Dale Partridge, a white pastor from Prescott, Arizona, is facing backlash after claiming Black people were meant to live under the rule of other groups. His comments came during […]
Black Triplets Graduate From High School Together as Valedictorians With 4.59 GPA
Nationwide — 18-year-old triplets Laurel, Daylan, and Sophia Daly from Plainfield, New Jersey, celebrated a major milestone when they graduated high school together, with Laurel and Sophia sharing the title […]
Mom of 7-Year-Old Black Boy Who Died in 4th of July Fire Discovers His Life Insurance Policy Never Existed
Nationwide — Cashmere Elijah Parker, a 7-year-old African American boy from Dunn, North Carolina, tragically died in an apartment fire on the Fourth of July. His mother, Gloria, said she […]
22-Year-Old Black Man Who Just Graduated College Dies After Falling in River
Nationwide — Sahr Sewah, a 22-year-old African American man, died after he drowned while tubing in an Arizona river with friends shortly after graduating from college. The cause of his death […]
Father Who Broke Into Ex's Home and Stabbed 5-Year-Old Son to Death Arrested at Taco Bell
Nationwide — Jehaaz-Akil Khaliq Echoles, a 31-year-old man from Pineville, North Carolina, was arrested after he reportedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and fatally stabbed their 5-year-old son. Authorities charged […]
Black Woman Responds After White Woman Questions Her Opera Seat
Nationwide — LaeTania Richardson, an African American woman and entrepreneur, gained attention after a video showed a white woman questioning her presence at a Los Angeles opera performance. She calmly […]
Meet the 23-Year-Old Black Woman Empowering Small and Minority-Owned Businesses Through Her New Shipping Company
Nationwide — Tech entrepreneur Tiffany Geddis is officially shaking up the logistics industry with the launch of Ship Fairy, a shipping platform designed to dismantle the financial barriers facing minority-owned […]
Just Like Me TV Launches Five Original Animated Series Led by a Black Princess Who Currently Has No Rival Anywhere on Screen
“The Unexpected Princess” headlines a five-show slate premiering July 13, giving parents something positive, entertaining, and kid-friendly for their children to watch this summer, alongside “Jalen’s Neighborhood,” “ABN Newsroom,” “The […]
Mom of 7-Year-Old Girl Who Died From 90 Wounds on Her Body to Sue County
Nationwide — Portia Duncan, the birth mother of 7-year-old African American girl Jor’Dynn Duncan, who died after suffering more than 90 injuries, is preparing to sue Suffolk County in New […]
10-Year-Old Black Boy Found Dead in Pond After Leaving Home While Sleepwalking
Nationwide — Jackson S. Georgari, a 10-year-old African American boy from Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in a pond after he reportedly left his home while sleepwalking. Police said […]
One of the First Black U.S. Marines Who Fought in World War II Has Died at 103
Nationwide — Lewis Charles Malone, an African American Marine veteran and Alabama native, died at 103 after a life of service to the country and community. He was one of the […]
Unarmed Black Teen Handcuffed by Cop Because He Was Wearing a Hoodie in Warm Weather
Nationwide — Jessie Lopez Jr., an African American teen from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was handcuffed and detained by an officer who questioned why he was wearing a hooded jacket on a warm […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Trump Administration Halts Plans to Feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 Dollar Bill
Nationwide — The Trump administration has stopped moving forward with plans to feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is not currently working on […]
Tiffany Haddish's 2022 DUI Case Heads to Trial After Judge Rejects Her Dismissal Request
Nationwide — Tiffany Haddish’s 2022 DUI case will move forward after a Georgia judge rejected her request to dismiss the charges. The actress and comedian is now set to face trial […]
Police Find Body of Missing 4-Year-Old Black Girl in Lake Dissolved by Chemicals
Nationwide — Javeayah Harris, a 4-year-old African American girl from Aiken, South Carolina, was the focus of a disturbing death investigation after authorities revealed her body was destroyed with chemicals […]
Black Scholar Releases New Ebook Reflecting on the Nation's Past Before Its 250th Anniversary
Nationwide — As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, Maloyd Ben Wilson’s ebook Black Chronicle is inviting readers to explore the often-overlooked stories that helped shape […]
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 […]
Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand
African American Gift Guides Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Faith With a Growing Collection of Over 5,000 Culturally Inspired Gifts, Home Décor, and Greeting Cards — Shipping Worldwide Nationwide — African […]
Black Female Founder Who Has Helped 100,000+ Women Investors Launches Rich Auntie Wealth Initiative
Nationwide — After spending years helping thousands of women gain confidence in the stock market, Cassandra Cummings, founder of The Stocks & Stilettos Society, has launched the Rich Auntie Wealth […]
Sickle Cell Community Consortium Announces 13th Annual Warriors Convention (Warrior Con ’26) in Los Angeles
Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Community Consortium (SC3) is proud to announce the 13th Annual Warriors Convention, also known as Warrior Con’ 26, taking place July 22-26, 2026, at the […]
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. […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl From California Becomes Top-Ranked Sprinter in the U.S.
Nationwide — Janet Criss, a 14-year-old African American track athlete from Northern California, is making a name for herself as the top-ranked middle school 100-meter sprinter in the state and […]
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 […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl on Life Support After Being Shot in Front of Her Siblings Has Died
Nationwide — Jade Riser, a 9-year-old African American girl from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sadly passed away after she was critically injured in a shooting in the Harambee neighborhood. Her death has […]
Rapper Nipsey Hussle's Children Finally Receive Their $11 Million Inheritance 7 Years After His Death
Nationwide — Nipsey Hussle’s children, 17-year-old Emani and 9-year-old Kross, have received their inheritance from his estate through cash and other assets. The late rapper’s estimated $11 million estate was […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Mathew Knowles Says He Was Already a Millionaire Before Beyoncé’s Rise to Fame
Nationwide — Mathew Knowles is responding to claims that Beyoncé made him wealthy after she became famous. The music executive says he and his former wife, Tina Knowles, had already built […]
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 […]
White School Counselor Faces Charges Over Alleged Indecent Liberties With Several Students
Nationwide — Lesli Bryant, a 37-year-old school counselor in Orange County, North Carolina, who is married with three children, was arrested after allegations involving inappropriate conduct with students. She now […]
White Pharmacists Get Just 2 Years in Prison for $786K Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Nationwide — Ricky Wayne Quinn and John Anthony “Andy” Null, two former pharmacists from Corinth, Mississippi, have received light sentences in a healthcare fraud case. The two, who are both […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Neurodivergent Support
Nationwide — Alana Simpson, an African American Board-Certified Autism Technician and the Founder of Spectrum Protection, is proud to announce that her California-based company has been recognized by the Evergreen […]
7 Employees Plead Guilty in $25M Tax Credit Fraud Scheme in North Carolina
Nationwide — Eight African American tax preparers in North Carolina have pleaded guilty to their roles in a multimillion-dollar tax credit fraud scheme during the pandemic that cost the IRS […]
Pastor Sentenced to 80 Years in Prison for Abusing Two Young Boys in Louisiana
Nationwide — Terry Reed, an African American pastor from the New Orleans area, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing two boys. The […]
Missing Pregnant Black Teen Found in River in 1975 Finally Identified After 50 Years
Nationwide — More than five decades after her body was pulled from the Mississippi River, authorities have identified a teenage homicide victim who had long been known only as “Jane […]
Detroit Bus Driver and Supervisor Caught on Video Engaged in Inappropriate Conduct While On Duty
Nationwide — Senior Transportation Service Inspector Andre Reece and Transportation Equipment Operator Dayna Ruff, who are from Detroit, Michigan, appear in a city report over alleged on-duty misconduct involving a […]
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 […]
Mom Faces Murder Charges After Beating and Stomping Her 2-Year-Old Daughter to Death
Nationwide — Jessica Wilson, a 29-year-old mom from Alachua County, Florida, allegedly assaulted her 2-year-old daughter at their home. The toddler suffered critical injuries and later died after several days […]
Mom Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison For Shooting Her 13-Year-Old Daughter in the Neck
Nationwide — Talecka C. Brown, an African American mother from Seat Pleasant, Maryland who shot her 13-year-old daughter in 2024, has received a 50-year prison sentence after a case involving […]
Married White Pastor Caught in Undercover Prostitution Sting and Fired From Church
Nationwide — David A Ritchie, a 42-year-old pastor from Texas, was arrested during an undercover prostitution sting and later charged with solicitation. He served as lead pastor of Redeemer Christian […]
Black Nurse Celebrates Graduation Completely Unaware Her Dad Had Died the Same Day
Nationwide — 32-year-old Leela celebrated her graduation unaware that her father had died just hours earlier, as her family chose not to tell her so she could complete the milestone. […]
Young Mom Arrested, Two Officers Placed on Leave After Infant Found Dead in Insect-Infested Apartment
Nationwide — Janette Clayton, a 27-year-old African American mother from North Charleston, South Carolina, was arrested after her 11-month-old baby was found dead in an insect-infested apartment. Two officers were […]
Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head
Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]
Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme
Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]
Police Looking for Atlanta Woman Accused of Robbing Wells Fargo of $4,000
Nationwide — Police in Atlanta are searching for a woman accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank on Tuesday morning. She allegedly handed a teller a note and walked away with […]
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. […]
Mom Accused of Locking Herself and Her 3 Kids in Running Car in a Garage
Nationwide — Alicia Cade, an African American mother from Springville, Alabama, is facing attempted murder charges after authorities accused her of locking herself and her three children inside a running […]
Woman Admits to Killing Her 15-Month-Old Son, Storing His Body in a Freezer for Weeks
Nationwide — Ochra Manakaja, a 31-year-old African American woman from Flagstaff, Arizona, was arrested after she allegedly killed her 15-month-old son in a hotel room. Authorities said she stored his […]
White Pastor Convicted for Reaching Under Church Member's Skirt During Private Counseling Session
Nationwide — Jason Allen, a 53-year-old man from Sutton, West Virginia, who served as a pastor at Victory Apostolic Church, was found guilty of sexually motivated battery after an incident […]
Man Accused of Stabbing His Grandmother 11 Times Over Mother's Day Dinner Dispute
Nationwide — Keo Nottage, who is from West Palm Beach, Florida, was arrested after police say he stabbed his grandmother during a Mother’s Day dinner dispute, leaving her in critical […]
Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Secretly Filming Women Using Hidden Cameras
Nationwide — Jean-Pierre Francis, a 33-year-old African American man from Northampton, England, has been sentenced for secretly recording multiple women using hidden cameras placed in homes and workplaces over several […]