Nationwide — Jasmine Danyell, an African American mother of four and entrepreneur from Nashville, Tennessee, is inspiring women across the country to take control of their finances through her viral […]
Black Woman Becomes First Police Chief of Newly Established City in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Nationwide — Dr. Anita Allen, an African American woman, is making history after being named the first police chief of Mableton, Georgia, as the Metro Atlanta city prepares to launch […]
11-Year-Old Black Autistic Girl Reportedly Hit Three Times by Employee at School
Nationwide — Madison Walker, an 11-year-old African American autistic girl from Jackson, Mississippi, was reportedly hit three times in the face by an employee at Galloway Elementary School, said her […]
Black NYPD Detective Released From Hospital After Being Stabbed Seven Times During Robbery
Nationwide — NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes walked out of the hospital Monday evening to cheers and applause after spending several days recovering from a violent robbery that left him stabbed […]
White Woman Says She Ignored Police Who Stopped Her Because She Was Late for a Doctor's Appointment
Nationwide — A white woman has gone viral after admitting that she saw police trying to pull her over but kept driving anyway because she was late for a doctor’s […]
Mother of Black Airman Killed Questions All-White Jury After Deputy Who Shot Him Gets Acquitted
Nationwide — Meka Fortson, the mother of 23-year-old African American U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, who was shot and killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy inside his apartment, says an all-white […]
Black Teen Spent 7 Months on House Arrest for a Carjacking Despite Being at School When It Happened
Nationwide — Deryl Bright Jr., a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, spent seven months under house arrest after police accused him of taking part in a violent carjacking. […]
Chris Brown Responds to a Journalist's Claim That He’s Still Abusing Women, Asks for Proof
Nationwide — Chris Brown is challenging a journalist’s claim that he is “actively abusing women,” asking her to provide evidence to support the claim. The R&B singer’s response has renewed […]
5 Black Children Enslaved by White Adoptive Parents Awarded $4.4M Settlement from the State of West Virginia
Nationwide — Five black children adopted by white couple Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Lantz have been awarded a $4.4 million settlement from West Virginia after state child welfare officials failed […]
Reggie McFadden, Comedian From "In Living Color," Sadly Passes Away at Age 57
Nationwide — Reggie McFadden, an African American comedian best known for his role in the show In Living Color, has died at age 57. The comedian spent years working in […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Stabbed to Death While Walking on Street in Broad Daylight
Nationwide — Edimari Hernandez Chacon, a 7-year-old African American girl from Chicago, Illinois, was stabbed to death in broad daylight while walking through the city’s Chatham neighborhood. Police said an […]
Black Mom Dies After Being Struck While Helping Crash Victim Trapped in Flipped Car
Nationwide — Ka’Sheena Daniels, a 31-year-old African American woman from New Orleans, Louisiana, sadly died after stopping on Interstate 10 to help a driver trapped inside a flipped car. She […]
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc. Hosts Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting on Sickle Cell Disease
Virtual meeting to bring the sickle cell community together to inform future drug development Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Voices Alliance, a partnership of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of […]
Black Author Who Earned Her Ph.D. at 60 Releases Legacy Journal Inspired by a Secret Her Mother Kept Until Death
Nationwide — She Had a Whole World Inside Her: What I Want You to Know — A Legacy Journal for Women by Dr. T. Sandi Williams began with a locked […]
Black Educator to Launch New K-8 Private School to Expand Opportunities for Black and Brown Families
Founder Markus Baskerville is launching a community-driven movement designed to expand educational opportunities for students and families while creating an unconventional, supportive new environment for teachers in East Fort Worth, […]
Black Female Doctor With 20 Years of Experience Launches Leadership Programs to Empower Nurses Globally
Through the BLEND Leadership Development Program and the new annual “An Evening with Dr. Bentil,” the healthcare executive is equipping nurses to lead with confidence, vision, and measurable impact. Nationwide […]
Founder of Black-Owned Nairobi Harvest Coffee Launches Plastic-Free K-Cups and Expands Its Kenya Education Program to 150 Children
Less than two years after its launch, the organic Kenyan coffee brand adds biodegradable single-serve pods, school supplies for 150 students, a new church floor, community meals, and agribusiness training […]
Attorney Zulu Ali Explains How Foundational Black Americans Built a Culture, America, and a Swag the World Envies and Imitates
By Attorney Zulu Ali Nationwide — Foundational Black Americans (FBA) are a distinct American people descended from the Black Americans who arrived during the transatlantic slave trade and built this […]
Author of New Book "Beyond the Echoes of Black History" Highlights 200+ Black Inventors and Innovators
Nationwide — For generations, Black Americans have played an important role in developing inventions, technologies, scientific advancements, and industrial improvements that have helped shape everyday life in the United States […]
R&B Singer Freddie Jackson Has Sadly Passed Away Just 3 Days Before Turning 70
Nationwide — Legendary R&B singer Freddie Jackson, whose smooth, powerful voice helped define romantic soul music in the 1980s and early 1990s, has died at the age of 70. He […]
Award-Winning "Beyond the Diagnosis" Documentary Follows Three Southern Black Women Thriving With HIV
Ourconic Entertainment film will also stream same-day on JaroGO in the United States, Canada, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa Nationwide — Black women continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, […]
Meet the Black Mom Running A Soul Food Restaurant in Georgia With Her Twin Autistic Sons
Family-owned restaurant invites the Metro Atlanta community to support a mission-driven business built around opportunity, independence, and legacy. Nationwide — After watching their twin sons with mild autism apply for […]
Singer Trina Braxton Mourns the Death of Her Husband Von Scales at 58
Nationwide — Von Scales, the husband of singer and reality television star Trina Braxton, has sadly passed away at 58. His family announced his death in a statement and did […]
13-Year-Old Black Boy Killed Using His Body to Shield His 3-Year-Old Sister During Apartment Shooting
Nationwide — Sha’michal Russell, a 13-year-old African American boy from Shreveport, Louisiana, has sadly died after using his body to shield his 3-year-old sister from gunfire at an apartment complex. […]
Halle Berry’s Ex Seeks Sole Custody After Accusing Her of Abusing Their 12-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Halle Berry is facing a new custody dispute after her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, accused her of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo. He has asked the court for […]
Barack and Michelle Obama Celebrate 34th Anniversary Amid Divorce Rumors
Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama are celebrating 34 years of marriage with affectionate messages that also put to rest renewed speculation about their relationship. The former president and first lady […]
31-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Pouring Boiling Water On Teen Girl During Fight
Nationwide — Shanell Lakeisha Cohen, a 31-year-old woman from Michigan, was arrested after authorities said she admitted to pouring boiling water on a 15-year-old girl following a physical fight. The […]
Man Arrested for Calling 911 and Faking an Emergency to Avoid Paying $63 for Red Lobster Meal
Nationwide — Abdul Hakeem Rasheed, a man from Georgia, was arrested after police accused him of faking a medical emergency at a Red Lobster restaurant and using a 911 call […]
Black Dad Demands Answers After His 24-Year-Old Son Violently Attacked and Killed Inside County Jail
Nationwide — David Addo-Wright, a 24-year-old African American man from DeKalb County, Georgia, died after an alleged attack inside the DeKalb County Jail just days after his arrest. His family says […]
87-Year-Old Black Woman Beat Up, and Nearly Killed in Brutal Home Robbery
Nationwide — Erlin Gooch, an 87-year-old African American former civil rights activist from Ripley, Tennessee, is recovering in a rehabilitation facility after a brutal home invasion left her badly injured […]
4-Year-Old Black Boy Killed in His Bed After 84 Shots Fired Into Their Neighborhood
Nationwide — Caleb Flax, a 4-year-old African American boy from North Carolina, was killed while sleeping inside his Charlotte home after armed suspects allegedly fired 84 shots into homes in his […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms Could Become the First Black Woman Governor in U.S. History
Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms is running in a very close Georgia governor race that could make history. If she wins, she would become Georgia’s first Black governor and the first […]
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 […]
Harvard to Pay Families $53M After Former Morgue Manager Sold Donated Body Parts
Nationwide — Harvard University will pay $53 million to settle a lawsuit filed by families whose loved ones donated their bodies to Harvard Medical School for research. The settlement follows the […]
Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned for Alleged Racist Posts, Black Woman Takes Crown
Nationwide — Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title after the organization removed her over alleged racist posts and conduct concerns. The crown was later given to Myla […]
1-Year-Old Boy Dies in Hot Car After His Mom "Forgot" Him at Work at a Hospital
Nationwide — Deja Coleman, a 29-year-old African American mother from Lawrenceville, Georgia, faces charges after her 1-year-old son died after allegedly being left inside a hot car outside a hospital […]
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 […]