Nationwide — Unique Green, an African American funeral director from Houston, Texas, who was accused of stealing a dead man’s $2 million estate, has been released from jail after posting […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Disappeared For 4 Years Was Abducted and Abused by a Man She Met Online
Nationwide — Joniah Walker, an African American teen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who went missing at 15 and was found safe four years later, was allegedly abducted and held captive by […]
Black Wall Street Executive Gets 30-Year Sentence for Sexual Abuse, Blames Autism for His Actions
Nationwide — Edward Gene Smith, a 50-year-old former bank executive in New York City, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drugging and sexually […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Murder Tied to Criminal Organization
Nationwide — Jo’Majze Larry, a 15-year-old African American boy from Anderson, Indiana, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in a failed targeted shooting that killed […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Man Charged After Kidnapping a 15-Month-Old Boy From His Parents' Wedding
Nationwide — Michael Brown, a 29-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, was arrested and charged with kidnapping after he allegedly took his 15-month-old nephew from his parents’ wedding celebration. […]
Unarmed Black Teen Fatally Shot by Police After Responding to His 911 Call About a Possibly Armed Person
Nationwide — Anthoneil Williams II, a 17-year-old African American teen from Austin, Texas, was fatally shot by police after responding to a 911 call from his own phone about a […]
Black Grandma Found Dead Outside Church After Family Reported Her Missing, Her Son Charged With Murder
Nationwide — Theresa Jones, a 61-year-old African American grandmother from Fullerton, California, was found dead days after her family reported her missing when she failed to pick up her grandchild. Her […]
Black-Owned Brand, Jam Vino Wine-Infused Jam, Nominated in QVC’s 2026 Customer Choice Food Awards for New “Best Pantry Brand” Category
The gourmet, wine-infused jam brand joins an elite group of QVC food favorites competing for consumer votes now through August 12. Nationwide — Jam Vino, the first-of-its-kind wine-infused gourmet jam […]
Nolan Wells’ Mom Has Filed Subpoenas to Get Access to All His Social Media Accounts
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley, is seeking access to her late son’s social media records as part of her efforts to gather information after his death. She filed […]
D4vd Case Investigators Still Missing Alleged Murder Weapon and Other Key Evidence
Nationwide — Prosecutors in the D4vd murder case have revealed that several key pieces of evidence remain missing as they continue building their case against the singer. The missing items […]
Black Teen Spent 4 Days in Jail After White Female Cop Falsely Accused Him of Attempted Murder
Nationwide — Dailen Brewer, an 18-year-old African American teen from Indianapolis, Indiana, filed a federal lawsuit against a police officer after body camera footage contradicted her claim that he pointed […]
Simone Biles Has Returned to the Hospital Again After "Almost Dying" from Serious Medical Emergency
Nationwide — Simone Biles recently returned to the hospital for a medical procedure weeks after a health scare she described as one of the scariest experiences of her life. The […]
Black Mother Honors Late Daughter by Creating Clothing Closet to Help Families in Need
Nationwide — Leigh Canada, an African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, turned the grief of losing her daughter into a mission to help families in need. After Emonie died suddenly in […]
Black Family Speaks Out After Funeral Home Cremated Their Grandmother Against Their Wishes
Nationwide — The family of Euvy Rodney, an African American grandmother from New York City who died at age 93, is demanding answers after they said a funeral home cremated her […]
International Human Rights Attorney Unveils New Legal Framework for Historical Justice in Groundbreaking New Book
Nationwide — International human rights attorney, trial lawyer, social entrepreneur, and social commentator Zulu Ali, released the Kindle edition of his groundbreaking new book, Pan-African Justice: Historical Harm, Human Rights, […]
Police Still Investigating 6 Months After Black Mom Shot and Killed at Funeral Home
Nationwide — Police are continuing their search for the people responsible for killing Ina Chambers, a 55-year-old African American grandmother from East Point, Georgia, outside a funeral home six months […]
Black Journalist Wins $2.4M in Racial Discrimination Case Against TV Station
Nationwide — Ojinika Obiekwe, a former PIX11 reporter, received a $2.4 million award after a federal jury ruled that the station and its parent company, Nexstar Media Group, retaliated against her […]
Family of Corey Ruiz, Black Man Shot and Killed by Madison Police, Demands Answers
Nationwide — Corey Ruiz, an African American man from Madison, Wisconsin, was shot and killed by a Madison police officer, leaving his family searching for answers. His mother and daughter spoke […]
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Eric Bieniemy’s Wife Called 911 After Their Son Shot Her at Home
Nationwide — Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy, called 911 after her son allegedly shot her during a domestic disturbance at their home. She suffered […]
Black Mom of 4 Dies After Salmonella Infection From Ice During Overseas Mission Trip
Nationwide — Ayla Garcia, a 36-year-old African American mother of 4 from Richmond, Virginia, died after developing a severe Salmonella infection during a mission trip to Kenya. Her family said […]
Black Twin Brothers Graduate College Together and Plan to Become Biomedical Scientists
Nationwide — Ainsley and Adrian Dondo, 22-year-old twin brothers from England, graduated from Keele University with the same biomedical science degree after four years of studying together. The brothers are now […]
Nurse Boss Summit 2026 Returns to Raleigh with National Speakers, Celebrity Guests, CEUs, and Business-Building Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals
Nationwide — Healthcare professionals from across the country will gather in Raleigh next week for the 2026 Nurse Boss Summit, a two-day event designed to inspire, educate, and empower nurses […]
Best-Selling Black Author Celebrates "Educator of the Year" Honor With Groundbreaking New Sales Book
Nationwide — Award-winning sales trainer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Donald E. Archey has released what many business leaders are calling one of the most practical sales leadership books in decades. […]
Washington, DC-Based Black Attorney Encourages More Professionals to Mentor the Next Generation
Nationwide — Attorney Gita Sankano is encouraging experienced professionals to take a more active role in mentoring students and young professionals, especially those who are the first in their families […]
Black Entrepreneurs, Founders of Ten to One Rum & Lost Borough Ice Cream, Partner to Bring More Flavor to National Business Month
Award-winning and global rum company presents first collaborative infused ice cream with NYC-based rising ice cream brand Nationwide — As we count down to National Black Business Month, Lost Borough […]
Death of 16-Year-Old Black Teen Found Hanged Near a Tree Ruled Suicide
Nationwide — The death of Juliana Umba Nzita, a 16-year-old African American teen from Charlotte, North Carolina, who was found hanged near a tree after being missing for several days, […]
Black Flight Attendant Detained by ICE While He Was on Duty at Airport
Nationwide — Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican flight attendant with Southwest Airlines, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while working at Nashville International Airport. ICE took him into custody […]
13-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After White Teen Reportedly Stabbed and Drowned Him
Nationwide — Daryl Martinez Lowry, a 13-year-old African American boy from Modoc, South Carolina, was killed after at least one white teen, Landen Moore, allegedly attacked him, stabbed him, and […]
Woman Charged for Hunting Down and Shooting a 12-Year-Old Boy Over a Water Bottle Dispute
Nationwide — Cosetta Burrell, a 33-year-old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, faces 22 criminal charges after she reportedly shot a 12-year-old boy following a dispute over selling water bottles on a […]
Black Mom Sues Apartment Complex After Her Son Dies While Trapped in the Laundry Room
Nationwide — Debra Davies, an African American mom from Durham, North Carolina, filed a wrongful death lawsuit after her son, Jason Pulliam, died inside an apartment laundry room. She says […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
White Dad Who Gave His Teen Son a Gun For Christmas Gets Only 15 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Colin Gray, a father from Winder, Georgia, who gave his teenage son the rifle used in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting, was sentenced to 15 years in […]
Family of Black Woman Stabbed to Death Outside a Store Forgives Accused Killer
Nationwide — Brittany McLean, a 36-year-old African American woman from Jacksonville, Florida, was arrested and charged with murder after she reportedly fatally stabbed another woman outside a convenience store. The […]
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 […]
Judge Orders USDA to Restore $127 Million in Grants for Black Farmers
Nationwide — A federal judge has ordered the restoration of $127 million in grants that support Black farmers and other farmers of color. The decision allows 24 organizations to continue […]
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 […]