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Black Woman From Detroit Sues Police, Wrongfully Arrested Due to Facial Recognition Error

LaDonna Crutchfeld, allegedly arrested after wrong facial recognition

Nationwide — LaDonna Crutchfeld, a 37-year-old African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, is suing the Detroit Police Department after being wrongfully arrested in January 2024 due to faulty facial recognition. […]

Nielsen Foundation Makes New Grant to Support Development of the First 2-Year “Media Sales Department” College Curriculum in the U.S.

Nielsen Foundation logo

Nationwide — For the first time in the U.S., students of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) will have the opportunity to complete a four-year college degree in which the last […]

Police Say Rapper Lil Baby Could Have Prevented the Killings of Two Black Teens in Atlanta

Rapper Lil Baby's music video allegedly sparked shooting

Nationwide — Rapper Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Jones, is accused of triggering a violent gang war that led to the shooting deaths of two 13-year-old boys, according […]

Karen Huger, 'Real Housewives' Star, Sentenced to One Year in Jail for DUI

Karen Huger, Real Housewives sentenced for DUI

Nationwide — Karen Huger, known from The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been sentenced to one year in jail after a DUI conviction. The 61-year-old reality star was found guilty […]

60-Year-Old Black Man Finally Graduates from HBCU, Fulfills Promise to His Mom

Allen Brooks, graduated college at the age of 60

Nationwide — At 60 years old, Allen Brooks has made history as the oldest graduate at Alabama A&M University’s December 2024 Commencement, fulfilling a long-held promise to his mother, Sarah […]

MSNBC Appears to Abandon DEI, Cancels Joy Reid's Show After Six Seasons

Joy Reid leaves MSNBC after network cancels The ReidOut

Nationwide — Political commentator and television host Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC after the network announced the cancellation of her prime-time show, The ReidOut, which ran for six seasons. Her […]

Prestigious Black Woman-Owned Consulting Firm Appoints Jamila N. Glean as its First Senior Vice President

Francilia Wilkins Rahim, CEO of R.F. Wilkins Consultants; and Jamila N. Glean, Senior Vice President

Nationwide — R.F. Wilkins Consultants (RFW), a Black-owned firm based in New York City, has named Jamila N. Glean, Esq. as Senior, Vice President effective January 6, 2025. Since joining […]

Roberta Flack, Who Won 5 Grammys and Released 20 Albums, Has Died at 88

Roberta Flack

Nationwide — Roberta Flack, the iconic singer, songwriter, and pianist who won five Grammy Awards and released over 20 albums, has passed away at the age of 88. Best known […]

Hundreds of Black Doulas and Birth Workers to Convene at 3rd Annual Doula Conference

Black doulas and birth workers

Nationwide — The SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (SMC Doulas) proudly presents the 3rd SMC Doula Conference, a groundbreaking event designed to uplift, educate, and empower birth […]

Negro League Football Website Launches to Honor and Educate an Overlooked Chapter of American Sports History

Negro League Football players

Nationwide — In a groundbreaking initiative to educate, elevate, and empower, the official Negro League Football website proudly announces its official rollout, aiming to shed light on the forgotten legacy […]

4-Year-Old Black Boy Dies, Accidentally Shoots Himself With His Dad's Gun

Chosen Morris, who died after accidentally shooting himself with a gun

Nationwide — Chosen Morris, a 4-year-old African American boy from Davenport, Florida, died after accidentally shooting himself while playing with a handgun he found in his parents’ car. The gun, […]

First Black Female Police Chief of DeKalb County: "I Was Given 21 Days to Resign or Be Fired"

DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos forced to resign

Nationwide — DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos, an African American woman who made history as the county’s first female police chief, says that she was placed on administrative leave […]

22-Year-Old Black Woman From Chicago Missing for Three Weeks, Police Seek Help

Timpestt Kinsey, woman missing for 3 weeks

Nationwide — Timpestt Kinsey, a 22-year-old African American woman from Chicago, has been missing for nearly 3 weeks. She was last seen on the city’s South Side on February 6th, […]

Black Fitness Coach With 3.3M YouTube Followers Fights Back in Trademark Dispute

Robert Wilmote AKA NDO Champ

Nationwide — NDO Nation, LLC (NDO Nation) and its founder, Robert Wilmote (AKA NDO Champ), are fighting back against what they believe to be an unjust and damaging legal attack […]

Black Entrepreneurs Launch Ethical, Organic Coffee Brand to Support Maternal Health and Fair Trade

Rodney Thompson and Crysta Meekins

Nationwide — 42 Days Coffee is redefining what it means to enjoy a great cup of coffee—blending premium organic quality with a mission to support maternal health and fair trade […]

13-Year-Old Black Teen Dies After Alleged Viral Social Media Challenge Attempt

Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., died after social media challenge

Nationwide — Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., a 13-year-old African American boy from California, died after allegedly attempting a dangerous social media challenge. His parents believe the challenge, similar to the […]

8-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Collapsing at School in Memphis

Chloe Williams, a girl who died at school

Nationwide — Chloe Williams, an 8-year-old African American girl from Memphis, Tennessee, recently died after collapsing at her school. The second-grader was playing on the playground when the incident occurred […]

Meet the One-Armed Black Female Basketball Player Making History in the NCAA

Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, one-armed basketball player

Nationwide — Meet Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, a 22-year-old African American basketball player at Lesley University, who has made history as the first NCAA Division III women’s basketball player with one arm […]

White Woman from Georgia Sues Fertility Clinic After Giving Birth to a Black Baby

Krystena Murray, woman who gave birth to Black baby

Nationwide — Krystena Murray, a white woman from Savannah, Georgia, is suing Coastal Fertility Specialists after an IVF mix-up led her to give birth to a Black child who isn’t […]

Voletta Wallace, Mother of Notorious B.I.G., Has Sadly Died at 78

Voletta Wallace

Nationwide — Voletta Wallace, the mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78. She died Friday morning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, while in hospice […]

Former Nurse Charged With Abusing Black Babies Released on $20K Bond

Erin Strotman

Nationwide — Erin Strotman, a former NICU nurse from Richmond, Virginia, is facing charges of malicious wounding and child abuse after allegedly causing bruises and fractures on babies in her […]

Mattel Celebrates 45 Years of Black Barbie and Black History Month with Limited-Edition Dolls

Black Barbie

Nationwide — In celebration of Black History Month and the 45th anniversary of Black Barbie, Mattel has partnered with the Black In Fashion Council (BIFC). The collaboration honors Kitty Black […]

Publisher of Black Women's Magazine Celebrates 20 Years, Pays Tribute to Dr. Iyanla Vanzant

Dr. Audrey Muhammad

Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, Founder and Publisher of Virtue Today Magazine, a publication that empowers Black women worldwide, is celebrating 20 years of publication this year. Launched in 2004 […]

Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Weighs 500 Pounds to Host SuperSize Your Life Expo in Two Cities

Unique Gibson

Nationwide — Unique Gibson, a 500-pound African American woman, entrepreneur, retired social worker, and lifelong advocate of fat activism and size inclusivity, is hosting the 2025 SuperSize Your Life Expo […]

Black Mother-Son Partner to Launch Vegan Scalp and Hair Solution

Patrice Chappelle and son, Bron

Nationwide — MelanBrand Skin, the groundbreaking skincare brand founded by Patrice Chappelle and her 14-year-old son, Bron Echols, has introduced a new product to the market: MelanGrow Scalp & Hair […]

Black Children’s Book Week, Now in Its Fourth Year, Continues to Center Black Joy

Black Children's Book Week

Nationwide — During tumultuous times, joy can be an act of resistance, and exactly what is needed to keep the faith and keep going. The fourth annual celebration of Black […]

Black Professors Create Curriculum Study Guide for Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Kendrick Lamar

Nationwide — Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, an Associate Professor at Alabama State University, has teamed up with one of her favorite colleagues, Dr. April T. Berry, an Adjunct Professor at […]

86-Year-Old Man Who Finally Plead Guilty to Shooting Black Teen Dies Before Sentencing

Andrew Lester

Nationwide — Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old man from Kansas, died days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who […]

LaVar Ball's Foot Amputated Due to Medical Issue, But He's in Good Spirits

LaVar Ball

Nationwide — LaVar Ball, father of basketball stars Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, recently had his right foot amputated due to a serious medical condition. Despite the procedure, he remains […]

17-Year-Old Black Teen From New Jersey Scores Perfect 1600 on SAT

Sahli Negassi

Nationwide — Sahli Negassi, a 17-year-old African American student from West Orange, New Jersey, has earned a perfect 1600 on the SAT. This rare achievement places him among less than […]

Free Zoom Webinar to Educate, Empower First-Time African American Homebuyers

Black family

Nationwide — African American families looking to achieve homeownership — whether as a primary residence or an investment property — are invited to attend an exclusive online First-Time Homebuyer Webinar […]

Black Women in Mississippi at Higher Risk of Dying from Cervical Cancer Due to Health System Failures

Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative for Economic & Social Justice

Nationwide — African American women in the Mississippi Delta are more likely to die from cervical cancer due to systemic healthcare failures, a new report finds. Limited access to medical care, […]

Rapper BigXthaPlug Arrested for Marijuana Possession During Traffic Stop in Texas

Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested for marijuana possession

Nationwide — Rapper BigXthaPlug, who is from Texas, was arrested on a marijuana possession charge after a traffic stop in Arlington. The 26-year-old rising artist, whose real name is Xavier […]

Black Man Shot Dead in Georgia, His White Girlfriend Arrested and Charged

Hannah Cobb and Telvin Osborne, domestic violence shooting

Nationwide — Telvin Osborne, a 30-year-old African American man from Jackson, Georgia, was shot and killed in an apparent domestic violence incident. His girlfriend, 25-year-old Hannah Grace Cobb, who is […]

Irv Gotti Died After Suffering a Stroke While Eating Chinese Food, His Brother Says

Irv Gotti

Nationwide — Irv Gotti’s brother, Chris Lorenzo, revealed that the music mogul suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke before his death. He rarely visited doctors, and when he did, he didn’t […]

Young Black Pilot Who is Also a Rapper Faces Backlash Over Locs and Grill

Pilot went viral on TikTok

Nationwide — A 24-year-old African American licensed pilot best known by his rap names, Young Mula and “Muleazy”, is going viral on TikTok for sharing a video after his successful […]

Maryland National Guard Refuses to Participate in Frederick Douglass Parade Due to Trump's Anti-DEI Orders

Frederick Douglass

Nationwide — The Maryland National Guard has canceled its participation in the annual Frederick Douglass birthday parade, following new orders from the Trump administration to stop supporting Black History Month events.

69-Year-Old Black Mom Allegedly Killed By Her Son Who Struck Her With a Hammer

Eva Peavy

Nationwide — Jarell Joseph, a 35-year-old man from Harris County, Texas, has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his 69-year-old mother, Eva Peavy, with a hammer in their home. […]

Family Identifies Black Man Killed in Atlanta After Tree Fell on His Home During Storms

Edward Johnson

Nationwide — Edward Johnson, an African American man in his 60s from Atlanta, Georgia, tragically died when a large tree fell on his home during severe storms in the Grove […]

Kanye West and His Wife, Bianca Censori, Reportedly Have Agreed to Divorce

Kanye West and his wife, Bianca

Nationwide — Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly on the verge of divorce according to The Daily Mail, just 11 days after Censori’s controversial appearance on the Grammy Awards […]

HBCU Professor Found Dead, Track and Field Coach Still Missing After Boat Spotted on Lake Oconee in Georgia

Gary Jones and Joycelyn Wilson

Nationwide — Joycelyn Wilson, a college professor of mathematics at Spelman College had been found dead, and Gary Jones, a school track and field coach remains missing after an empty […]

Black Mom From Georgia Earns GED Thanks to the Help of Her Local Library

Nashonda High

Nationwide — Nashonda High, an African American single mother from Macon, Georgia, earned her GED after borrowing a Chromebook from the Washington Memorial Library each week for a year.

44-Year-Old Black Woman from New York Finds Love After Heart Transplant

Christine and Kendell Paul

Nationwide — Christine Paul, a 44-year-old African American woman from New York, never imagined she would find love while recovering from heart surgery. However, that changed in February 2022 when […]

Arkansas Black Teen with Autism Plays in State Football Championship Game

Peyton Wesley

Nationwide — Peyton Wesley, an African American teen boy from Arkadelphia, Arkansas diagnosed with autism, made his debut in a state football championship game. His dedication to the sport and […]

Youngest Black Female Licensed Pilot, Now a College Sophomore at Just 17 Years Old

Kamora Freeland

Nationwide — Kamora Freeland, a 17-year-old African American teen from Staten Island, New York, made history as the youngest African-American female to earn a private pilot’s license last year. Now, […]

Death Row Inmate in Texas Executed for the Brutal Killing of a Pastor in 2011

Steven Lawayne Nelson

Nationwide — Steven Lawayne Nelson, a Texas death row inmate, was recently executed for the 2011 murder of Rev. Clint Dobson. Nelson, 37, was put to death by lethal injection […]

Judge Grants the 'Proud Boys' Trademark to Black Church, Leader Reacts

Enrique Tarrio

Nationwide — The Proud Boys, a far-right group led by Enrique Tarrio, has lost its right to its trademark after a judge in Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of the […]

Two Airport Employees Arrested for Leaking Deadly D.C. Plane Crash Footage

Mohammed Lamine Mbengue

Nationwide — Two employees of the agency overseeing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were arrested for allegedly leaking surveillance footage of the deadly aircraft collision last week. The footage, obtained […]

City of Baltimore Sues Trump Administration Over DEI Executive Orders

President Donald Trump signing executive orders on DEI policy

Nationwide — The city of Baltimore, along with several local organizations, is suing the Trump administration over executive orders that end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The lawsuit argues […]

Tiger Woods Announces That His Mom, Kultida, Has Sadly Passed Away

Tiger Woods with his mom

Nationwide — Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that his mother, Kultida Woods, has passed away at the age of 81. In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, the legendary […]

Black Mom Gets 15 Years for Burying Her 1-Year-Old Son in Sand to Be Washed Out to Sea

Shamika Mitchell

Nationwide — Shamika Mitchell, a 38-year-old mother from Michigan, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after abandoning her 1-year-old son in the Florida surf in November 2023. She […]

Doechii Makes History at 2025 Grammys with Best Rap Album Win

Doechii

Nationwide — Doechii made history at the 2025 Grammys by winning Best Rap Album, becoming only the third woman ever to win in this category since it was introduced in […]

Dwyane Wade Reveals He Had Kidney Surgery to Remove Cancerous Tumor

Dwyane Wade

Nationwide — NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, requiring doctors to remove nearly half of one of his kidneys. The former Miami […]

Illinois Mayor and Her Boyfriend Involved in Fistfight During Township Meeting

Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Nationwide — Tiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, Illinois, was caught in a physical altercation during a recent Thornton Township Board meeting. The fight erupted after a heated public comment session, […]

Black Mom Delivers Baby in Krispy Kreme Parking Lot During Snowstorm in Alabama

Sha'nya Bennett and her baby

Nationwide — Sha’nya Bennett, an African American mother from Alabama, gave birth to her son in a Krispy Kreme parking lot after a rare snowstorm made it impossible to reach […]