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Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand

Kane Kinnebrew, Founder of African American Gift Guides

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

Cassandra Cummings, Founder of the Rich Aunti 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

Attendees at the Sickle Cell Convention

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

Nolan Wells, football player found dead after boating trip

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.

Janet Criss

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

Angelique Cunningham, Kristen Gerrie

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

Jade Riser, Black girl died from shooting

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

Nipsey Hussle with his children Emani and Kross

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

Alicia Denise Brown, Big Tigger's wife

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

Mathew Knowles in Outlaws with TS Madison

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 Father of 3 Dies in Jail After Police Dog Attacked Him During Arrest

Darius Chappell

Nationwide — Darius Chappell, an African American man from Clarksville, Tennessee, died in jail days after a police dog attacked him during his arrest. His family and civil rights groups […]

Black Influencer Accuses Former NFL Player of Sending Her Racist Text Messages

NiKoKobean, Jason Short

Nationwide — African American influencer NiKoKobean is accusing former NFL player Jason Short of sending her racist messages after she discussed the Karen Read lawsuit. She later shared the alleged […]

Only Black Woman-Owned Non-Ballet Dance Academy in Los Angeles Launches Summer Program

Dancers at the Black Dance Academy in Los Angeles

The Black Dance Academy, home of Black culture and arts in the heart of Leimert Park, invites dancers and drummers ages 5 and up into a summer program — no […]

Only Black-Owned AI Software and Commercial Robotics Company in North Carolina Celebrates One Year in Business

Neil AI Global Solutions Company

Self-funded technology company completes first year after launching enterprise AI software, commercial robotics, and AI music divisions while releasing research documenting a unique position within North Carolina’s technology sector. Nationwide […]

It's Official. Black Woman Therapist Who Beat DoorDash Without a Lawyer Now Holds Federal Trademark

Dr. Ashley Bryant

The USPTO has issued LeadDash its federal trademark registration, sealing Dr. Ashley Bryant’s pro se victory over the $70 billion tech giant Nationwide — On April 28, 2026, the United […]

Brian McKnight Sparks Criticism After Controversial Interview With His Grandchildren's Stepfather

Brian McKnight Fatherhood Fridays

Nationwide — Singer Brian McKnight is facing renewed criticism after interviewing the stepfather of his estranged son’s children for his Fatherhood Fridays podcast. Their discussion about fatherhood and family relationships […]

Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom

Mara Brock Akil in Question Everything podcast

Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responds to Allegedly Being Broke, "I Still Have All My Houses"

Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is responding to ongoing rumors that he is facing financial struggles. The undefeated boxing champion said his recent fights and business moves are not signs of […]

Black Firefighter-in-Training Surprises His Girlfriend With Rescue-Themed Marriage Proposal

Jayson Ralph and his now-fiance Dasia Moore

Nationwide — Jayson Ralph, a Black firefighter-in-training with the New York City Fire Department, turned a routine event into a surprise proposal for his girlfriend, Dasia Moore. His fellow firefighters […]

Meet the Black American Woman Renovating a House in Italy That She Purchased for $1 Dollar

Celina Sengendo, Black woman renovating a home she bought in Italy for one dollar

Nationwide — Celina Sengendo, a 31-year-old African American woman from Houston, Texas, bought a home in Italy for $1.16 through a one-euro housing program. She shared her journey online after many […]

Community Praises Black Grandpa Who Died Trying to Save His Granddaughter From Drowning in Lake

Chris Rushing

Nationwide — Chris Rushing, an African American grandfather from Covington, Louisiana, died after jumping into a lake to save his granddaughter, who had fallen into the water. He was pulled from […]

Two Black Woman-Led Organizations Recognized With Prestigious Honors in South Carolina

Dr. Tina Ramsay, Founder of CTR Media Network or CTR Cares

Nationwide — Excellence in business and service has been recognized once again across two organizations founded by Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a former behavior specialist and award-winning educator with more than […]

Footage Shows Big Tigger Somewhat Wrestling With His Wife Trying to Get His Phone Back

Bigger Tigger and his wife Alicia Brown wrestling as he tries to get his phone back

Nationwide — Recently released footage shows radio host Big Tigger somewhat wrestling with his wife and repeatedly asking for his phone back. In the video posted by Atlanta Black Star, […]

Black Community Leader in Atlanta Invites Families to Enroll in Summer Chess Camp

Orrin Hudson, Founder of Be Someone

Nationwide — Orrin Hudson, the Founder of nationally recognized nonprofit Be Someone, Inc., is inviting families to enroll their children in the final weeks of his Summer Strategic Leadership Chess […]

Family of 8-Year-Old Black Boy Killed by Falling Tree Branch to Receive $19M Settlement

Lamar McGlothurn

Nationwide — The parents of Lamar McGlothurn, an 8-year-old African American boy from Southern California who was killed when a tree branch fell at a summer camp, have reached a […]

Black Cop’s Paycheck Will be Garnished Every Month to Pay $21M in Damages for Tasing Homeless Man

Jerry Blasingame, Jon Grubbs

Nationwide — Jerry Blasingame, an African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, was left permanently paralyzed after a 2018 police taser incident during a foot chase. Since then, the officer who […]

Black Parents Whose Son Was Called the N-Word Say School Officials Called the Cops and Expelled Him

Karis Stoudamire-Phillips and her husband, Mike Phillips

Nationwide — Karis Stoudamire-Phillips and her husband, Mike, two African American parents from Portland, Oregon, raised concerns after their son was called a racial slur at The Madeleine School. However, the […]

Two Black Women Who Live 50 Miles Apart Reach Rare Milestone Ages of 110 and 107

Willie Mae Jackson, Sallie Chatman

Nationwide — Willie Mae Jackson, who is from Jacksonville, Florida, and Sallie Chatman, who is from Folkston, Georgia, recently turned 110 and 107. Both women are among the oldest Black […]

Family Mourns Black Teen Killed After Truck Crashes into Bakery Where She Worked

Zion Branch

Nationwide — Zion Branch, a 19-year-old African American teen from Humble, Texas, sadly passed away after a pickup truck crashed into the bakery where she worked. She had recently finished […]

Black Woman Freed After 11 Years in Prison as Appeals Court Reviews Hidden Evidence in Murder Case

Tameshia Shelton

Nationwide — Tameshia Shelton, an African American woman who served 11 years in prison after a 2009 murder conviction, has been released after a court ordered a new trial. The […]

Jermaine Jackson Wins Court Ruling and is Not Required to Pay $6.5M for Abuse Allegations

Jermaine Jackson

Nationwide — Jermaine Jackson, one of the members of the Jackson 5, has won a court ruling that overturned a $6.5 million default judgment in a Los Angeles sexual assault […]

Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia

Carolyn Howell and Amber Batchelor

Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]


White School Counselor Faces Charges Over Alleged Indecent Liberties With Several Students

Lesli Bryant

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

Ricky Wayne Quinn and John Anthony “Andy” Null

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

Alana Simpson, Founder of Spectrum Protection

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

Nejlai Mitchell, Tiffany Moody, Shaneen Ray, Eyoubo McBurney, Katrena Stanback, Jeannie Negron, Sylvia Swindell, and Whitnee Leach

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

Terry Reed, pastor sentenced for molesting boys

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

Cheryl Lynn Edwards, missing pregnant teen found in 1975

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

Senior Transportation Service Inspector Andre Reece and Transportation Equipment Operator Dayna Ruff

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

Damarius Jamel Taylor, 18, Tayshawn Williams, 18, Javon Prince Jackson-Roby, 19, Martice Spears Jr., 19, and Deshawn Antwon Lampkin, 19

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

Jessica Wilson, mother stomped 2-year-old daughter

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

Talecka C. Brown

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

David A Ritchie, a pastor from Texas, with his wife Kate

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

Leela, nurse graduate

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

Janette Clayton

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

Briasha Stroud

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

Marlon and LaShonda Moore

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

Woman accused of robbery in Wells Fargo Bank in Atlanta

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

Oliver Lopez

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

Alicia Cade, mom from Alabama who locked kids in running car

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

Ochra Manakaja

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

Jason Allen

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

Keo Nottage

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

Jean-Pierre Francis

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 […]

White Mom Kicked a Player During Kids' Football Game, Then Cried When Police Arrested Her

Renee Lambert

Nationwide — Renee Lambert, a 34-year-old mom from Fort Myers, Florida, was arrested after she allegedly kicked a 13-year-old boy during a youth football game brawl. Deputies charged her with […]