Nationwide — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel is reportedly among those trapped in the rubble following the collapse of a nightclub roof in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday […]
China Says It Will Fight to the End After Trump Threatens to Add 50% Tariffs
Nationwide — China vowed on Tuesday to “fight to the end” and respond with firm countermeasures after former President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese […]
Florida Black Mom of 4 Killed By Her Husband After Filing For Divorce
Nationwide — A Florida man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his wife shortly after she filed for divorce. Lamar Bryant, 41, is accused […]
Florida Man Arrested For Throwing Bottles of Urine at Store Employees
Nationwide — John Connaughton, a 51-year-old man from St. Petersburg, Florida, is in police custody after being accused of hurling bottles filled with urine at a local business, causing significant […]
Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills Are Going on Tour Together
Nationwide — Four female icons of R&B, pop, and soul — Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills — are set to tour together for a one-of-a-kind experience. […]
Actress Raven-Symoné Says It Again, "I'm Not African American"
Nationwide — Raven-Symoné has once again addressed the backlash surrounding her controversial 2014 remarks about race, saying she didn’t identify as African American. She said her words were misunderstood and […]
State of New York Refuses President Trump’s Demand to Drop DEI in Schools
Nationwide — New York state will continue its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools, despite threats from the Trump administration to cut federal funding. State officials say […]
Kenya Moore Responds After Controversial 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Episode Airs
Nationwide — Kenya Moore, the 53-year-old reality TV star from Detroit, Michigan, has broken her silence following her suspension from The Real Housewives of Atlanta after a controversial moment involving […]
Georgia Black Teen Sentenced to 70 Years in Prison For Defending Himself at Walmart
Nationwide — In a case that has ignited community outrage, Adrian Jelks, a young African American teenager with no prior criminal record, has been sentenced to 70 years in prison […]
Black Mental Health Professional’s Book “Just Add Sugar to Make Lemonade” Offers a Sweet, Structured Path to Managing Anxiety
Nationwide — Just Add Sugar to Make Lemonade: Transform Anxiety into Positivity by seasoned mental health professional Whitney Coleman, LICSW, LCSW-C, has officially hit Amazon Bestseller status, resonating with readers […]
All References to Harriet Tubman Removed From 'Underground Railroad' Webpage By National Park Service
Nationwide — A quote and image of Harriet Tubman have been quietly removed from a National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad, prompting concern from historians and civil rights […]
Singer Cassie to Take the Stand and Testify Against Diddy at Federal Trial
Nationwide — Casandra “Cassie” Ventura is expected to testify in the upcoming federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs — and she will do so publicly under her real name. Court […]
Tina Knowles Congratulates Jay-Z and Beyonce on 17th Wedding Anniversary
Nationwide — Tina Knowles, the proud mother of Beyoncé, recently honored her daughter and son-in-law Jay-Z on their 17th wedding anniversary by sharing a heartfelt video montage on Instagram. The […]
K-pop Group Kiss of Life Apologizes For "Culturally Insensitive" Video, Says "We Are Not Racist"
Nationwide — The members of KISS OF LIFE, a rising K-pop girl group managed by S2 Entertainment, are facing major backlash after a controversial livestream celebrating member Julie’s birthday. Julie, […]
Black Teen Karmelo Anthony Claims Self-Defense After Stabbing White Teen to Death
Nationwide — A case drawing national attention often being referred to as the “Karmelo Stabbing” case, 17-year-old African American teen Karmelo Anthony is facing murder charges after the fatal stabbing […]
Keke Palmer Criticized for Jonathan Majors Interview on Her Podcast
Nationwide — Keke Palmer, the 30-year-old actress and media personality, is facing heavy criticism after it was revealed that Jonathan Majors would appear on her podcast, Baby, This Is Keke […]
Terrence Howard Says Diddy Asked for Acting Lessons, Then Made Sexual Advances Toward Him
Nationwide — Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard, 56, has made a startling claim that Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly attempted to make sexual advances toward him under the guise of professional collaboration. […]
Black Woman Who Didn’t See Her Mom for Almost 50 Years Just Visited Her For the Third Time Since Their Reunion
Nationwide — For Dr. Grace LaJoy, an African American woman from Raymore, Missouri, every visit with her birth mother is a treasured gift. On Saturday, March 16, 2025, she embarked […]
President Trump Says That Elon Musk Will Leave Administration in Coming Months
Nationwide — Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and head of Tesla, is reportedly set to leave his role in the Trump administration after serving the maximum allowed time as a […]
Black Mom Killed While Dropping Infant Son Off at Daycare, Her Ex Sentenced to 66 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Back in 2022, 32-year-old Krystal Walton, an African American mom from Indianapolis, Indiana, was gunned outside a daycare center as she dropped off their infant son. Her ex-boyfriend, […]
Police Say Black Man Who Left His Kids at McDonald's Lied, Was Not at a Job Interview
Nationwide — Police in Georgia are now saying that key parts of Chris Louis’ viral story—about leaving his three young children alone at a McDonald’s while attending a job interview—don’t […]
Trump Admits to 'Accidentally' Deporting Immigrant Who Was Legally in the Country
Nationwide — The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown is under renewed scrutiny after officials mistakenly deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man living legally in Maryland, to a notorious […]
Former President Barack Obama and Kamala Harris Publicly Rebuke Trump
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered searing critiques of President Donald Trump’s second term in separate public appearances on Thursday. Speaking at Hamilton […]
Singer Brandy's 22-Year-Old Daughter, Sy’rai, Graduates College at Top of Class
Nationwide — Sy’rai Smith, the 22-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning singer Brandy, has officially graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business. The Los […]
Black Dad Arrested After Leaving His Young Kids at McDonald's to Attend a Job Interview
Nationwide — Chris Louis, a 24-year-old African American father from Augusta, Georgia, was arrested last week after he left his three young children alone at a McDonald’s while attending a […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Others, Using Her Own Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health
Nationwide — Necia Brunson, a 31-year-old inspirational African American woman professionally known as Necia B., is using her voice to spark healing across the country. A Philadelphia native who grew […]
Meet the Black Man Who Was Fired From The CIA Over a Rap Song
Nationwide — Steve Gary Jones Jr. is a former African American employee from Maryland who worked for the CIA for more than a decade, but was allegedly fired over a […]
Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Names Chanceé Lundy as Executive Director
Nationwide — The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the appointment of Chanceé Lundy as its new Executive Director. A distinguished environmental engineer, entrepreneur, and […]
Missing 5-Year-Old Boy From Georgia Found Dead in a Pond Behind His Apartment Complex
Nationwide — Indi Bullock, a 5-year-old African American boy who is non-verbal, was found dead in a pond behind an apartment complex in Gwinnett County, Georgia after a 14-hour search. […]
New Book Tells the Story of Dr. James Frank, the Only African American President of the NCAA
Nationwide — Seasons of the Journey: The Biography of Dr. James Frank is a must-read biography about Dr. James Frank, an African American leader, trailblazer, and legend who earned national […]
Entrepreneur Launches First Black-Owned Housing Manufacturer That Can Produce Up to 100 Homes Per Day
Nationwide — After nearly three years of development, Dr. Velma Trayham has officially launched HomeAccess America, a new modular housing manufacturer that is the first Black-owned company in the United […]
Black Mom of 4 with Breast Cancer Launches TV Show to Inspire Others
By Prattay Mazumdar Nationwide — The first time Linda Washington spoke about her breast cancer, she never expected that her words would become a lifeline for thousands. In the quiet […]
Nightclub Roof Collapses in Dominican Republic, 18 People Killed Including Governor
Nationwide — At least 18 people have died and more than 120 others were injured after the roof of a popular nightclub called Jet Set collapsed early Tuesday in Santo […]
White Woman Who Darkened Her Skin and Identifies as Black Plans to Move to Africa
Nationwide — Martina Big, a white woman from Germany who identifies as Black, says she and her husband are preparing to move to Africa. The couple has drawn controversy for […]
Gilbert Arenas’ Son, Alijah, Lands Major Adidas NIL Deal While Still in High School
Nationwide — Alijah Arenas, the 18-year-old son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, has confirmed that he’s signing an endorsement deal with Adidas. He is a rising high school basketball […]
Damon Wayans Sr. Reveals That He Once Dated His Nephew’s Ex-Girlfriend
Nationwide — Damon Wayans Sr. recently shared an interesting family story on the Club Shay Shay podcast, revealing that he once dated his nephew’s ex-girlfriend. The comedian, 64, explained that […]
Christina Formella, Married Teacher From Illinois Charged For Having Sex With 15-Year-Old Student
Nationwide — Christina Formella, a 30-year-old special education teacher from Downers Grove, Illinois, was arrested on Sunday after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old student during a tutoring session. Prosecutors […]
Jamie Foxx is Returning to Music With His Newest Album in 10 Years
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx, an acclaimed actor, comedian, and singer, is making a powerful return to music with his first album in nearly a decade. The project marks his first […]
Trump Adminstration Cancels All South Sudan Visas, Has Already Deported 100,000 Immigrants
Nationwide — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that the United States is halting the issuance of new visas and revoking existing ones for South Sudanese passport holders, […]
Barack Obama Flames Divorce Rumors, Says He's in "Deep Deficit" With His Wife Michelle
Nationwide — Rumors of possible marital problems between Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama have been swirling for months, and the former president’s latest remarks have only added […]
Kanye West's New Album "WW3" Features Songs About Diddy, Hitler, and Jesus
Nationwide — Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is making headlines once again with a rumored new album titled WW3 that features a tracklist drawing widespread backlash. The eleven-song project, […]
Despite Elon Musk Giving $1M Checks to Wisconsin Voters, He Still Lost to Democrats
Nationwide — Elon Musk spent a staggering $21 million in a failed effort to swing control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to conservatives, including paying two voters $1 million each […]
Ice Cube Secures Deal to Revive ‘Friday’ Franchise After Over 20 Years
Nationwide — Ice Cube has officially struck a deal to bring back the beloved “Friday” franchise, more than two decades after the last installment. The rapper, actor, and filmmaker will […]
Ja Marant Makes Gun Gesture During NBA Game, Says "I Don't Care Anymore"
Nationwide — Ja Morant, the electrifying Memphis Grizzlies guard, stirred controversy again Thursday night after making a finger gun gesture during a game against the Miami Heat, despite reportedly being […]
Four Deputies From the Same Sheriff's Office in Texas All Committed Suicide Within 6 Weeks
Nationwide — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas is grappling with the aftermath of four deputy suicides in just six weeks, deeply affecting both active and retired officers. These […]
Mississippi Man Sentenced for Stabbing His Paralyzed Father to Death
Nationwide — Kristopher BoClair, an African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for stabbing his father, Kenneth BoClair, who was paralyzed and bedridden.
Two People Arrested After Repo Man's Head Gets Run Over While Towing a Car
Nationwide — Nicholas Wray and Brandi Revels were arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, after a repo man was run over while attempting to tow a car. The shocking incident, caught on […]
Kim Kardashian Takes Important Exam to Become a Lawyer
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is moving closer to becoming an attorney after taking the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), a key test on legal ethics. While it isn’t part of […]
Zendaya Becomes Youngest Black Actress to Earn $1 Million Per Episode
Nationwide — Zendaya has made history as the youngest Black actress to earn over $1 million per episode for her role as Rue Bennett on HBO Max’s Euphoria. At just […]
Cardi B Reacts After Her Daughter Kulture Draws on Her $60K Birkin Bag
Nationwide — Cardi B recently shared her reaction after her daughter, Kulture, left a mark on a $60,000 yellow crocodile-skin Birkin bag by drawing a small heart with a ballpoint […]
Mike Tyson Honors George Foreman After Boxing Legend’s Death at 76
Nationwide — Mike Tyson paid tribute to legendary boxer George Foreman, who recently died at the age of 76. He honored Foreman’s legacy, remembering Foreman as a champion who left […]
Ben Affleck Explains Why He and Jennifer Lopez Divorced After Two Years
Nationwide — Actor Ben Affleck is finally speaking out about his split from singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, clarifying that their breakup was due to personal differences and not scandal or controversy. […]
Bronny James Scores Career-High 39 Points in G-League Game, His Best Performance Yet
Nationwide — Bronny James recently scored a career-high 39 points, showcasing his best performance yet for the G League South Bay Lakers in a 122-118 win over the Santa Cruz […]
President Trump Demands the Removal of His "Distorted" Portrait in Colorado's State Capitol
Nationwide — President Donald Trump is demanding the removal of his portrait from the Colorado State Capitol, claiming it is “purposefully distorted” and worse than Barack Obama’s. He criticized the […]
58-Year-Old Garcelle Beauvais Leaves "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" After 5 Seasons
Nationwide — Garcelle Beauvais, 58, has confirmed she is leaving Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after five seasons. The actress shared the news on Instagram, explaining that she wants to […]