Nationwide — David E. Rogers, Founder & CEO of Black Blocks LLC, has announced a special community initiative to support urban communities across the country. He is giving away 10 […]
Independent Black Film "Jack's Story" Delivers a Timeless Message About the Future of Our Youth
Nationwide — “One bad decision can change your life.” That powerful message is at the heart of Jack’s Story, a thought-provoking new film that explores the pressures facing today’s youth […]
Black Childhood Friends Reconnect Decades Later to Become A Couple In Their 50s
Nationwide — Gina Keller and Steve Brown knew each other as children growing up in Brooklyn, New York, but it took nearly five decades for their connection to become a […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Federal Investigation For Allegedly Marrying Her Brother to Commit Immigration Fraud
Nationwide — Federal investigators are reportedly examining DNA evidence, witness accounts, and government records as part of a years-long investigation into allegations that Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar married her brother […]
73-Year-Old Black Woman Who Survived Two Cancer Battles Gets Married For the First Time
Nationwide — Audrey Parker Green from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has married her longtime partner, Allen Green, for the first time at 73 after a 20-year relationship marked by love, commitment, […]
Meet the Black Army Veteran Who Just Turned 100 Years Old and Still Goes Bowling With Friends
Nationwide — William Owen Hanna, a Pennsylvania Army veteran, reached his 100th birthday on October 4, 2026, with a bowling ball still in his hands. He celebrated the milestone at a […]
Police Officer Who Killed 1-Year-Old Black Boy Won’t Face Charges as Family Continues to Seek Justice
Nationwide — The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has ruled that an officer was justified in the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley and will not face criminal charges. The decision closes […]
Barack Obama Accuses Trump Administration of Unlawfully Targeting Ilhan Omar After Federal Agents Searched Her Home
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama accused the Trump administration of using federal power to target political opponents after agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home. He warned that the […]
Black Literary Icon Terry E. Hill Challenges Power and Protects the Vulnerable in Masterful New Thriller, "The Resistance"
Nationwide — Terry E. Hill, one of the most respected voices in contemporary African American fiction, has officially released his latest blockbuster novel, The Resistance. Published by Kensington Publishing Corp., […]
Black Female Entrepreneur Launches AI Virtual Receptionist to Help Small Businesses Manage Customer Calls
From barbershops to beauty salons, Sharifah Hardie is helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, serve more customers, and grow their businesses through AI and nearly 30 years of technology experience. Nationwide […]
Black PR Strategist Opens Free Media Visibility to All Women Leaders After Reaching 300+ with Combined Audience of 6M Through "100 Women to Watch"
Nationwide — Kai Cole, a veteran publicist, cultural architect, and founder of The Kai Society PR Agency, has announced a nationwide call for nominations to her pro bono initiative, 100 […]
Emmy Award-Winning Duo The War and Treaty to Receive Inaugural Origins Vanguard Award at 2026 Origins Impact Awards
Origins Music Group announces finalists across 18 categories, including Breland, Blanco Brown, K. Michelle, Nappy Roots, Pynk Beard, Gustavo Mioto and more ahead of Nov. 19 ceremony at Nashville’s Woolworth […]
5-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After 120-Pound Video Display Falls on Him at School
Nationwide — Bellamy Dawkins-Morris, a 5-year-old African American boy from Palm Bay, Florida, died after a 120-pound video display board fell on him at Riviera Elementary School. His family is demanding […]
Black Man Demands Answers After Being Mistakenly Told By Health Dept That He is HIV-Positive
Nationwide — Sherrod Harrison, an African American man from Sanford, North Carolina, is demanding answers after the Cumberland County Department of Public Health incorrectly reported that he had tested positive for […]
Former Librarian Quits Her Job to Bring Free Books to Black Children With a Mobile Library
Nationwide — Ms. Maze, known on social media as Storybook Maze, left her full-time librarian job to bring free books directly to children in Baltimore neighborhoods where access to reading […]
Couple Who Owns Black-Owned Restaurant in Baltimore Says Uber Eats Owes Them Almost $30K
Nationwide — Jollof Bowl, a popular Black-owned restaurant in Baltimore owned by Andrea Kamara and Lekan Oketunji, says Uber Eats owes the business nearly $30,000 in unpaid earnings dating back […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Survives Cancer Three Times, Completes Treatment After 10 Months at Hospital
Nationwide — Nova Stafford, a 7-year-old African American girl from Birmingham, Alabama, has returned home after 10 months of treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. After battling […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead in Abandoned House Finally Identified After Nearly 27 Years
Nationwide — Genelle Bradford, who was 18 years old at the time, has finally been identified as the Black woman found dead in an abandoned Pennsylvania home in 1999. Advanced […]
Diddy Ordered to Pay NBCUniversal Nearly $500K After Losing $100M Lawsuit
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered to pay NBCUniversal $477,700.50 in legal fees after losing his lawsuit over the Peacock documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The […]
Coco Gauff Opens Up About Harsh Racial Attacks After First China Open Loss
Nationwide — Coco Gauff said the racist abuse she received online after her previous match had left her feeling drained before she suffered her first career loss to Elise Mertens […]
NFL Star Terrell Owens Is Being Sued By Nolan Wells’ Friends for Saying They Should Be Arrested
Nationwide — NFL star Terrell Owens is facing a defamation lawsuit from three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from Mississippi’s Horn Island during a […]
Black Female HR Executive Launches Hiring Platform That Helps Underserved Americans Find Work Faster
Founder and CEO Angela Anderson turns a faith-driven passion project into a nationwide mission to reconnect people with work. Nationwide — For job seekers who have submitted countless applications only […]
New "I Want Out" Book Brings Black Authors Together to Share Lessons About the Hidden Costs of Bad Partnerships
Taurea “Vision” Avant invites women and men to contribute to a forthcoming collaborative book exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of partnerships. Nationwide — Taurea “Vision” Avant, author, […]
Nearly 50 Employers Recruiting at HBCU Connect's Free National Virtual Career Fair
Pfizer, Nintendo, Sephora, Truist, NASCAR, and major federal agencies are among participating organizations. In addition, job seekers nationwide can access free career workshops and recruiting opportunities. Nationwide — As job […]
Black Woman Founder Takes Inheritance Infrastructure for Banks to TechCrunch's Disrupt Stage as a Top 20 Finalist in Startup Battlefield Competition
Martha Underwood, founder and CEO of Prismm, pitched Silicon Valley investors on keeping family wealth inside the institutions that hold it, as $124 trillion begins to change hands Nationwide — […]
Award-Winning Black Nurse Practitioner Pioneers a Private Practice Model That Treats Mother and Baby as Two Mental Health Patients During a Single Visit
Dr. Joanne Patterson, recipient of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Award for Innovation, brings maternal and infant mental health care together by telehealth for families in Maryland, Washington, DC, Nevada, New […]
Black Female Founder of Luv’s Brownies® Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Special Spartan Speaker Series Event at San José State University
Founder Andrea Lacy pairs up with soccer star Leslie Osborne to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, and turning dyslexia into a superpower during Dyslexia Awareness Month. Nationwide — Luv’s Brownies®, the home […]
Award-Winning Black Entrepreneur Says Making Money Isn't Enough, "Black Families Must Build Generational Wealth"
Chuck Starks, an Inc. 500 award-winning entrepreneur and author of “Get Rich While Black,” is encouraging African Americans nationwide to rethink their approach to financial success and focus on building […]
Meet the Black Woman Helping People Buy Land for Less Than $1,000 in Just 5 Days
Sis Shaneka’s Land to Legacy movement is helping Black families turn affordable land ownership into a pathway toward generational wealth. Nationwide — For Black families, land has always meant more […]
Founder of Inaugural National Observance Honors Black Family Caregivers After a Journey of Sacrifice and Resilience
New national observance calls on communities to recognize, appreciate, and give care back to Black family caregivers Nationwide — The inaugural National Black Family Caregivers Day™ was observed on October […]
Oscar-Nominated Black Screenwriter Launches Month-Long Audiobook Program
Nationwide — On most days, John “Divine G” Whitfield operates the C and L trains for New York City Transit. In March 2025, he walked the Academy Awards red carpet […]
Three Black Women Blend West Coast Culture, Fashion, and Entrepreneurship at Taste of Soul 2026
Three Black women with roots in fashion, music, and West Coast hip hop bring affordable style and star power to Taste of Soul October 17. Nationwide — From the legendary […]
Conjoined Twin Brothers Sadly Pass Away At 27 After One of Them Suffered a Heart Attack
Nationwide — José Luis and José Armando Cevallos, conjoined twins from Ecuador, died on October 15 at age 27 after suffering a cardiac emergency while hospitalized. Their deaths were announced […]
Black Police Chief Under Fire For Firing Detective Who Investigated His Excessive Force Allegations
Nationwide — Brandin Neil, the police chief of Riverview, Missouri, is facing questions about past excessive force allegations, his appointment to the top position, and the firing of a detective […]
Mom Dies in Jail After Being Charged for Her 9-Month-Old Son’s Death, Whom She Left Home Alone
Nationwide — Ja’Keisa Knox, a 29-year-old African American mother from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has died in jail while awaiting trial on a felony child abuse charge linked to her 9-month-old son’s […]
White Woman Fired After Wearing Cornrows to Work, Raises Questions About Hair Discrimination in Maryland
Nationwide — Kelly Carnes, a white executive from Baltimore, Maryland, was fired from the Baltimore Rock Opera Society after backlash over her decision to wear cornrows, leading to questions about […]
Black Female Firefighter Faces Charges for Handcuffing Her Boyfriend Who Had to “Gnaw” His Way Free
Nationwide — Kenasia Guilford, a 33-year-old African American female firefighter from Toledo, Ohio, faces several charges after police accused her of handcuffing her boyfriend, refusing to release him, taking his […]
37-Year-Old Attorney Allegedly Tried to Bring 8 Cell Phones into a Federal Prison
Nationwide — Ivy Collins-Harris, an attorney from Rochester, New York, faces a federal charge after authorities accused her of trying to bring marijuana, tobacco, cellphones, and other contraband into a […]
Mom Arrested and Charged After Leaving Her 4 Children Home Alone to Go on a Cruise
Nationwide — Nathalie Belizaire, a 29-year-old African American mother from North Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested after she reportedly left her four young children home alone while she took a […]
White Teacher Only Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Inappropriate Conduct With Two Students
Nationwide — Shelby Dawn Lashombe, a white teacher from Waco, Texas, has avoided a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to having sexual encounters with two […]
First Woman in 200 Years Set to Be Executed in Tennessee As Advocates Beg Governor to Intervene
Nationwide — Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, is scheduled to be executed on September 30, which would make her the first woman put to death by […]
Mom Gets 13 Years For "Accidentally" Putting Her Newborn Baby in Oven Instead of Crib
Nationwide — Mariah Thomas, a 28-year-old African American mother from Kansas City, Missouri, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to the death of her 1-month-old […]
21-Year-Old HBCU Student Sadly Dies While Saving His Sister From Drowning While Kayaking
Nationwide — Dorian Jackson, an African American man from Greensboro, is being remembered by his family as a hero after he died while saving his younger sister from drowning during a […]
Two Teachers From the Same School Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Students With Special Needs
Nationwide — Two teachers at an elementary school in Manor, Texas, are facing felony charges after separate investigations found allegations of physical abuse involving students with special needs. Pamela Craig, […]
NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers
Nationwide — The NAACP DuPage County Branch will host an evening dedicated to celebrating community leadership, scholarship, service, civil rights, and equal opportunity. The annual fundraiser brings together community advocates, […]
Mom Accused of Trying to Poison Her 2 Sons With Cream Soda Mixed With Lighter Fluid
Nationwide — Octavia Robinson, an African American mother from Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been charged after reportedly giving her two young sons cream soda mixed with lighter fluid. The children, […]
Black Soldier Dies on Post After Sudden Illness, His Father Asks "Why Didn't Anyone Call a Medic?"
Nationwide — Leroy Stroud Jr., an African American soldier from Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, sadly passed away in August after reportedly becoming seriously ill following a day of duty. […]
New Documentary Tells the Story of 12 Black Women Who Made Volleyball History
Nationwide — We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream brings the story of 12 Black women who made volleyball history to television. The OWN Spotlight documentary follows the team’s remarkable […]
Karmelo Anthony Case Takes New Turn as Records Reveal Guns, Threats, and Comments About Trump
Nationwide — Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction is drawing renewed attention after court records revealed allegations involving guns, violent threats, hateful messages, and a teenage conversation about Donald Trump. The information […]
Parents Arrested As Their 13-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead at Home After Alleged Overdose
Nationwide — A 13-year-old girl from Goose Creek, South Carolina, was found dead at home after her mother tried to wake her for school on Aug. 27. An initial test […]
White Woman Who Helped Her Husband in Multi-Million Home Building Scam Gets 1 Month in Prison
Nationwide — Christopher and Raquelle Judge, a couple from Fort Worth, Texas, have been sentenced for their roles in a multimillion-dollar home-building scam that left families with unfinished and sometimes […]
All Cosmetology Students Must Learn How to Style Black Hair, According to New York State Law
Nationwide — The state of New York has introduced a new requirement for cosmetology students that aims to make sure future hairdressers can work with every hair type. The new […]
'American Gladiators' Star Debbie Clark Dies at 61, Family Says
Nationwide — Debbie “Storm” Clark, best known for her time on American Gladiators, has died at 61 years old. The former track standout died at her Boston home after her […]
Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges
Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]
Man Gets 50-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting an 11-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — Decruis Tatum, a 27-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually battering an 11-year-old girl. He must serve […]