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 […]
9-Year-Old Boy With Sickle Cell Gets Lifesaving Bone Marrow Transplant From His 8-Year-Old Sister
Nationwide — Isaiah Brooks, a 9-year-old African American boy from Leeds, Alabama, gets a bone marrow transplant from his younger sister, 8-year-old Isabella, after doctors found she was a perfect […]
Black Mom Delivers Baby in Parking Lot After Hospital Sends Her Home While in Labor
Nationwide — Regena Felix, an African American mother from Gilbert, Arizona, gave birth in her family’s car after she was sent home from the hospital while in labor. She delivered […]
64-Year-Old Black Dad of 5 Graduates as Nurse After Attending College with One of His Sons
Nationwide — John Adesoye, a 64-year-old Black father of 5 from the UK, achieved a major career milestone after graduating as a registered nurse. He returned to college later in […]
Whoopi Goldberg in Trouble With the FCC For Urging Her Viewers to Vote for Candidates Who Oppose Trump
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg sparked renewed controversy after her comments on The View appeared to urge viewers to support candidates who oppose President Trump. The remarks came while the daytime […]
Nolan Wells Reportedly Stayed Behind to Talk to This Mystery Girl
Nationwide — The mystery girl Nolan Wells reportedly stayed behind to talk to before he disappeared on Horn Island has been identified as 19-year-old Katie McCormack. The revelation has brought […]
White Police Officer Who Killed Black Toddler Allegedly Made a Racist Remark Days Before the Incident
Nationwide — Sgt. Hunter Foster, a white police officer in Senatobia, Mississippi, who is involved in the fatal Walmart shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, allegedly made a racist remark […]
White Man Gets 9 Years in Prison for Looking for Criminals Then Shooting His Black Neighbor
Nationwide — Jonathan Andrew Felkel, a 34-year-old African American man from South Carolina, has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison after admitting he shot at a Black neighbor […]
Nancy Grace Says "Somebody’s Lying" Amid Conflicting Stories in Nolan Wells' Death
Nationwide — Journalist and host Nancy Grace is raising questions about the investigation into Nolan Wells’ death, saying key details in the case do not appear to match. She pointed to […]
Nolan Wells' "Best Friend" Defends Himself, Shares Final Moments Before His Mysterious Death
Nationwide — Warren Hudson, who remembers Nolan Wells as his “best friend,” spoke out about the Fourth of July boat trip that happened hours before the 18-year-old football player disappeared. […]
Chadwick Boseman's Brothers Want His Widow Removed as Administrator of His $3.8M Estate
Nationwide — Chadwick Boseman’s brothers are challenging his widow’s control over his $3.8 million estate, asking a court to remove her as administrator. Kevin and Derrick Boseman claim Taylor Simone Ledward […]
Chinese Girl Goes Viral For Having Natural Curly, Kinky Hair
Nationwide — A young girl identified by her family as Chinese has gained attention online because of her naturally coiled hair. Videos of her curls have sparked online discussions about genetics, […]
Woman Gets 10 Years in Prison for Shooting at Dryer Repairman Who Asked for $70 Service Fee
Nationwide — Reba Wilson, a 45-year-old woman from Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after shooting at a dryer repairman over a $70 fee. She pleaded […]
Black Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Exploring Love, Grief, and Human Emotions Through Visual Art
Nationwide — Mericstarr announces the release of Love, Loss, and Everything In Between: A Collection of Stories, a newly published graphic storytelling collection created and illustrated by artist and writer […]
Award-Recognized Black Author Releases Thriller Series Exploring America Through the Lens of Race, Identity, and Empowerment
A provocative debut in the BLACK Novel Series asks a bold question: What if you discovered that the American Civil War never ended, it just started being waged on different […]
Award-Winning Entrepreneur Reveals How to Create Black Generational Wealth in Newly Revised Book
Nationwide — Chuck Starks, an Inc. 500 award-winning entrepreneur, is challenging conventional thinking about wealth creation in America. His book, Get Rich While Black… Without Being an Athlete, Entertainer or […]
Black Nurse Launches New Healthcare Advocacy Firm to Support Underserved Communities
New Maryland-Based Healthcare Advocacy and Care Coordination Business Aims to Improve Access, Organization, and Health Outcomes in Underserved Communities Nationwide — Cynthea Hayes, a registered nurse and case manager, has […]
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 […]
Woman Admits to Killing Her 15-Month-Old Son, Storing His Body in a Freezer for Weeks
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
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 […]