Nationwide — Michael Henry, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Gridmaster Energy, Inc., one of the very few Black-owned energy companies in the U.S., has acquired Gridmaster Solar One Inc. and […]
Meet the Woman Making History Teaching Black Teens in Detroit About Real Estate and Wealth-Building
From her MLK High School pilot to an intensive three-week summer experience, Cassandra Gibson’s program is helping young people understand real estate from homeownership to investment. Nationwide — What began […]
Celebrity Black Dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, Who Restored Cardi B's Smile, Says Robots Cannot Replace Dentists
Nationwide — In November 2016, during the filming of Season 7 of “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” Dr. Catrise Austin rebuilt Cardi B’s smile, and she rapped about it […]
Black Pastor Reveals That He Has Been Married to Two Wives for the Past Three Years
Nationwide — LifeWorks Church pastor Israel Ford, who is from Cleveland, Ohio, has drawn attention online after introducing his second wife to his congregation during a Sunday service. His wife, Lydia, […]
LeBron James Brushes Off Trump’s Demand for an Apology Over National Anthem Criticism
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has demanded an apology from LeBron James after footage showed the NBA star moving his arms during the national anthem. The president accused him of […]
Black Mom Says Police Were Called After Her 3-Year-Old Son Was Singled Out for Being Too Good at Soccer
Nationwide — Nevada Pierre, a 3-year-old African American boy from Winter Park, Florida, has drawn widespread attention after a youth soccer league asked his family to leave a game following […]
Family Still Seeks Justice Ten Years After 15-Year-Old Black Teen Was Burned Alive
Nationwide — Demetrius Griffin Jr., an African American teen from Chicago, Illinois, was only 15 years old when firefighters found him burning inside a garbage can in a West Side […]
Black Mom of 4 Who Was Missing For 5 Days Found Shot Dead in Shallow Grave
Nationwide — Seraphina Pereira, a 35-year-old African American mother of four from New York, was found dead in a shallow grave at a Queens waterfront park five days after she […]
Black Mom With 9 Children Seeks Community Help to Move Family After Losing Her Home
Nationwide — Melody Clay, an African American mother of nine from Seattle, Washington, is seeking community support to move her family after her landlord declined to renew her lease. After […]
Reality Star Anika Rashaun Dies at 34, Just Months After Learning She Had Breast Cancer
Nationwide — Former reality star Anika Rashaun, known for appearing on The Real World and The Challenge, has died at 34 after battling stage 4 breast cancer. She died on […]
Nicki Minaj Could Become White House Press Secretary, Trump Allies Suggest
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj has been floated as a possible replacement for the White House press secretary after two allies of President Donald Trump publicly suggested she could fill the […]
Siblings of Black Woman Missing for 3 Months Raise Money to Hire Private Investigator
Nationwide — Chantel Brooks, a 37-year-old African American woman from Fairfield, California, has been missing for more than three months, and her family refuses to give up the search. Her brothers, […]
Black Family of 9-Year-Old Beaten By His Teacher's Relative Wins $750K Lawsuit
Nationwide — Jo’maury Champ, an African American boy from Chicago, Illinois, was 9 years old when a woman allegedly beat him with two leather belts inside his elementary school. His […]
Both Grandmothers of 1-Year-Old Black Baby Killed by White Cop Speak Out
Nationwide — The family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley is demanding accountability after a white police officer fatally shot the Black toddler in Senatobia, Mississippi. Both of his grandmothers have questioned the […]
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Says That Claims About Her Marrying Her Brother Are a Conspiracy
Nationwide — Rep. Ilhan Omar has denied allegations that she married her brother to help him obtain U.S. citizenship, calling the claims baseless conspiracy theories spread by right-wing activists. In […]
75-Year-Old Black Woman Dies After Her Car Plunges Into Contaminated Water
Nationwide — Sheila Harris, a 75-year-old African American woman from Gary, Indiana, died after her car sank into contaminated water near Buffington Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 17. Emergency crews spent hours […]
Black Firefighter Sues White Chief Over Alleged Racial Harassment After He Reported a Noose Around a CPR Dummy
Nationwide — Randy Brown, an African American firefighter from Charleston, South Carolina, is suing his fire district and its chief after he found a noose around a Black CPR training mannequin […]
White Cop Accused of Choking Black Mom Has Been Named Officer of the Month
Nationwide — Nadia Baxter, an African American mother from New Jersey, has filed a federal lawsuit against a school police officer who allegedly choked and arrested her while she was trying […]
Rapper Ja Rule Is Raising Up to $7 Million to Expand His Whiskey Brand Within the Next Year
Nationwide — Rapper Ja Rule is raising $5 million to $7 million to expand his whiskey brand, Amber & Opal, into new markets. The business, which he launched with three longtime […]
Daymond John Reveals Why He Turned Down A $1.3 Billion Bank Offer
Nationwide — Entrepreneur Daymond John says he turned down a $1.3 billion credit line from a major bank because he did not want to spend the next 20 years building […]
Kamala Harris Says She Has Yet to Decide Whether She Will Run for President Again in 2028
Nationwide — Kamala Harris has not decided whether she will run for president again in 2028, leaving the door open to another White House campaign. During a recent podcast interview, the […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas Wants to Help Black Entrepreneurs Build Drone Businesses Nationwide
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers made history as the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. Now, the founder and CEO of TCB Drones is building on that […]
Black Women-Owned Eyewear Brand Partners With Kadeem Hardison for Netflix's "A Different World" Sequel
The reimagined frames created in partnership with Kadeem Hardison bring a key element of the series’ style into a new chapter Nationwide — Vontélle Eyewear, a Black women-owned eyewear brand […]
Young Black Mom Celebrates 13 Years of Helping Almost 1,000 Families Avoid Losing Their Homes
Nationwide — Veronica Fairweather, a young African American mother from Newark, New Jersey, has more than 13 years of experience helping families nationwide to prevent foreclosure and find legal solutions […]
Kinfolk Lit Fest, a 3-Day Event for Black Authors and Publishing Professionals, to Debut in Indianapolis in 2027
Multi-Day Celebration of Black Book Community Features Star-Studded Lineup Nationwide — A new literary experience is coming to the heart of Indiana. Kinfolk Lit Fest will make its debut at […]
Black Father of 7 is Also a "Community Father" to 120,000 Youth He's Mentored as He Aims to Win the National Super Dad Competition
Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, founder of Be Someone, Inc., is being recognized for a lifetime of fatherhood and mentorship that inspires young people to think, lead, and become the best versions […]
Black Entrepreneur to Give Away 10 Free Financial Literacy Board Games to Non-Profit Organizations Nationwide
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 […]
Innocent 68-Year-Old Black Woman Dies After Stray Bullet Hits Her While Sitting on Her Porch
Nationwide — Pamela Shanks, a 68-year-old African American woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while sitting on the back porch of her home. Her […]
Man Becomes Local Hero After Jumping onto Runaway School Bus, Saving More Than 18 Students
Nationwide — Ebro Ahmed, a 27-year-old Somali American man from St. Paul, Minnesota, jumped onto a runaway school bus and brought it to a stop after its driver suffered a […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Faces Four Charges in Shooting That Seriously Injured a Woman
Nationwide — Martavious Grandberry, a 15-year-old African American teen from Yazoo City, Mississippi, faces four charges after police arrested him in connection with a shooting that injured 20-year-old Vaniyah Woodbury. […]
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 […]