Acu-Elligent Launches Advanced “GovCon Growth Suite” for Scaling Beyond the First Contract. Nationwide — Lori Smith, CEO and Founder of Acu-Elligent, has more than 40 years of experience in government […]
Black Woman Makes History, Wins Prestigious Award for $377M in Real Estate Sales in One Year
Nationwide — Claudienne Hibbert-Smith, the Founder and CEO of TRU Real Estate Exchange Elite, and an African American real estate mogul from Miami, Florida, has been recognized by the National […]
Black Couple to Welcome First Baby Girl Born into Their Family Since 1917
Nationwide — Michael Sherman, an African American husband from Montgomery County, Texas, and his wife Joacquia are expecting a baby girl, breaking a 108-year family streak of sons. Their daughter […]
Black Mom Saves Family, Jumps From Third Floor During House Fire
Nationwide — Angela Coleman, an African American mother from Wayne County, North Carolina, survived a devastating apartment fire after saving her children and 5-year-old granddaughter. She jumped from a third-floor […]
Black Woman Inmate Graduates from CDL Program in Prison to Become a Truck Driver
Nationwide — Ajiah Gee, a 25-year-old African American inmate at Walton County Jail in Defuniak Springs, Florida, has made history as the first woman to graduate from the jail’s Commercial […]
White Couple Allegedly Deleted Court Files to Protect USF Doctors in Black Patient's Wrongful Death Case
Nationwide — The Washington family, a prominent African American family with deep ties to the University of South Florida (USF), is sounding the alarm on what they call a blatant […]
High School in Jamaica Bans Female Students From Having Baby Hair Edges
Nationwide — An all-girls’ school in Jamaica has banned students from wearing styled baby hairs, sparking mixed reactions online. The school said the rule is about keeping appearances neat, but […]
Black Founder of Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment Announces 2025 Event
Nationwide — Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment LTD, has announced that the Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment Convergence 2025 will be held October 9–12, 2025, in […]
Trump Thinks Black People Have Lower IQs Than White People
By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — On August 3rd, 2025, President Donald Trump referred to Charlemagne Tha God, a popular Black talk show host, as a “low IQ individual” […]
TEDxInglewood 2025 Celebrates Another Sold-Out Event for the Third Consecutive Year
Nationwide — On Saturday, August 9, 2025, TEDxInglewood once again proved the power of ideas worth spreading, hosting its third consecutive sold-out event at The Miracle Theater in the heart […]
Black Man is Suing the Police for Shooting Him Even Though His Hands Were Up
Nationwide –Demetrize Carter, a 44-year-old African American man from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who survived after being shot in the chest by police at a high school football game two years […]
Black Woman Reveals How She Handles Comments About Her Blonde, Blue-Eyed Daughter
Nationwide — Alex McCurry, an African American mom of three, went viral after sharing her parenting journey online. Her youngest daughter, born with blonde hair, blue eyes, and light skin, […]
Unarmed Black Man Fatally Shot by Off-Duty Cop After Offering Roadside Help
Nationwide — Robert Jones, a 54-year-old African American man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed by an off-duty homicide detective after approaching the officer’s car to offer roadside help. […]
Another Black Mom and Her Kids Left Homeless After Fake Lease Scheme in Georgia
Nationwide — Bennecia Smith, an African American mother from Clayton County, Georgia, lost her savings and her family’s stability after becoming a victim of a rental scam that left them […]
Trump Clashes with Black Reporter: "That's Why You're Second-Rate"
Nationwide — President Trump clashed with NBC News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor on Sunday after she asked if he planned to “go to war with Chicago,” following the meme he posted […]
9th Annual Weekend Retreat to Feature an All-Bald Fashion Show to Celebrate Alopecia Awareness Month
According to NationalDayCalendar.com, “Every September, Alopecia Areata Awareness Month focuses on the autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.” Nationwide — Raising funds for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, Angie BEE […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 40 Years of Pioneering Holistic Health and Fitness with the Flexercise® Method
Nationwide — Vernon R. Henry, a distinguished coach, professor, and fitness professional, is celebrating 40 years of empowering individuals and communities through his dedication to holistic health and well-being. His […]
LAPD Ends Protection for Kamala Harris Following Trump Order
Nationwide — Kamala Harris will no longer have Los Angeles police officers guarding her home after city officials ended a temporary security arrangement. The decision came after former President Donald […]
NFL Fans Blast 'Black National Anthem' Performance at Eagles Game
Nationwide — Singer Laurin Talese performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener, sparking backlash from NFL fans who criticized the song, dubbed the Black National […]
Woman Caught Cheating on Kiss Cam at Coldplay Concert Files For Divorce
Nationwide — Kristin Cabot, once the head of human resources at Astronomer, has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband Andrew Cabot. The filing took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, […]
Black Mom and 12-Year-Old Son Killed Inside Their Home, Suspect Arrested
Nationwide — Linda Hill, a 41-year-old African American woman, and her 12-year-old son, Kardi Jackson, were found slain inside their Hazel Park, Michigan home on September 1st. Police arrested a […]
Black Family Says They Waited Months for Their Mom’s Death Certificate
Nationwide — The family of Nancy Young, a 79-year-old mother from Atlanta, Georgia, who died in March 2025, had to wait more than two months for her death certificate. The […]
White Resident Decides to Fight a Black Amazon Driver and Gets Knocked Out
Nationwide — A white resident in Newark, New Jersey, picked a fight with a Black Amazon driver, but the tables turned quickly. Within minutes, he was knocked down, and his […]
Black Mom and Her Kids Accidentally Evicted, Apartment Complex Apologizes
Nationwide — Storm Burris, an African American mother from Ferguson, Missouri, was devastated when her family was wrongfully evicted after apartment staff cleared out the wrong unit. A door number […]
Redefining Luxury Black Sisterhood Travel: 2025 Was a Stunning Success, 2026 Sold Out!
A transformative journey blending elegance, joy, and connection — so impactful that next year’s experience is fully booked! Nationwide — Hey Lady™ La Dolce Vita, founded by the visionary Creative Director LaeTania […]
Award-Winning Black Author Inspires Girls Through the Power of Story with New Children’s Picture Book
Nationwide — Award-winning author, speaker, and global adventurer Lacey C. Clark! is set to release her debut children’s picture book, I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! — a vibrant, inspiring story that […]
Tyler Perry Studios Accused of Bullying Black Journalist for Covering Rape Allegations
Nationwide — Essie Berry, nationally respected victims advocate and widow of TV legend Fred “Rerun” Berry, is calling out Tyler Perry Studios and its Vice President Mark Swinton for what […]
4 Young Black Girls Sadly Died in Overnight House Fire While Home Alone
Nationwide — Four African American girls were sadly killed in a house fire in Columbus County, North Carolina, after flames tore through their home in the early hours of the […]
Black Nurse Wrongfully Blamed for Patient’s Death Awarded $20M Settlement
Nationwide — DonQuenick Joppy, a 41-year-old African American ICU nurse from Aurora, Colorado, has won a $20 million jury award after being wrongfully blamed for a patient’s death, subjected to […]
Search for Missing Black Teen Girl from Maryland Turns Grim as Police Find a Body
Nationwide — The search for Dacara Thompson, a missing 19-year-old African American teen from Lanham, Maryland, took a grim turn when police confirmed they had located a body while investigating […]
Meet the Black Mom Helping Parents Boost Their Kids’ Memory and Learning While Also Reducing Stress
Andrea Stephenson’s The Ultimate Guide to Accelerating Your Child’s Memory and Learning delivers 65 proven tricks to help children (and parents) study smarter, not longer. Nationwide — Andrea Stephenson, an […]
Black Mom of 7 to Honor Parents and Childcare Providers at Annual Conference & Award Ceremony
Nationwide — In today’s fast-paced world, few professions carry as much responsibility and impact as those dedicated to raising and educating children. On October 18, 2025, Dr. DeShonda Jennings — […]
Student Attacked by Bully at School Had Two Sections of His Skull Removed
Nationwide — Lukas Hardeman, a 14-year-old boy from Dallas, Texas, had two sections of his skull removed after another student allegedly attacked him in a middle school cafeteria over a […]
Man Arrested for Marrying 3 Women at the Same Time For Personal and Financial Gain
Nationwide — Harry Irvine Burdick Jr., from Davidson County, North Carolina, is accused of marrying three women at the same time for personal and financial gain. Deputies said he secured […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Scored 98% on IQ Test, Taught Herself How to Read
Nationwide — Alannah George, a four-year-old from Buckinghamshire, England, became the UK’s second youngest member of Mensa in 2019 after scoring 140 on an IQ test. She taught herself to […]
Black Women Firefighters in DC Inspire Young Girls After Photo Goes Viral
Nationwide — Five firefighters from DC, who are all African American women, took a casual photo at their station that unexpectedly went viral. Now, the crew hopes the attention encourages […]
DC Woman Accused of Stealing $266K From Her 95-Year-Old Grandfather
Nationwide — Erica Hopper, a 45-year-old African American woman from Washington, D.C., is accused of stealing more than $266,000 from her 95-year-old grandfather after taking control of his finances. Police […]
Florida Man Ran Over a Woman Because She Refused to Let Him Smell Her Feet
Nationwide — Elmoncy Sercle, a 28-year-old African American man from Miami, Florida, has been arrested after police said he ran over a woman with his SUV when she refused to […]
Black Mom Defies Odds, Gives Birth to Rare Third Set of Twins
Nationwide — Solita Drone, an African American mother from Wentzville, Missouri, gave birth to her third set of twins, a rare occurrence that doctors say happens in only one out […]
11-Year-Old Boy Killed By Neighbor While Playing Dangerous Doorbell Prank Game
Nationwide — Julian Guzman, an 11-year-old boy from Houston, Texas, was shot dead while playing a ding-dong-ditch prank with friends. His neighbor, 42-year-old Leon Gonzalo Jr., has been charged with […]
Vermont Man May Lose Both Eyes After Random Road Rage Attack
Nationwide — Ronnie Bushway II, a 46-year-old man from Winooski, Vermont, suffered severe eye injuries after a road rage assault that may force doctors to remove one or both of […]
Family Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing a 2-Year-Old Toddler
Nationwide — Isaias Cupino, a 65-year-old doctor from Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, has been accused of sexually abusing a toddler, recording videos of the abuse, and uploading child sexual abuse material […]
Black Teen Arrested After Being Found With $567K Worth of Drugs at London Airport
Nationwide — Erihanna Sackor, a 19-year-old woman, was arrested at Heathrow Airport after officials found nearly $567,000 worth of cannabis hidden in her suitcase. She later admitted she had agreed […]
Tennis Legend Venus Williams Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Tennis superstar Venus Williams is being honored with a Barbie Inspiring Women doll that celebrates all of her Grand Slam victories and her fight for gender equality in […]
Black Dad Files Lawsuit After Police Taser Him For Taking His Son From Hospital
Nationwide — LaDarius Butler, an African American father from Aurora, Colorado, is suing police for excessive force after officers swarmed him with guns drawn and tasered him in front of […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Stirs Up Emotions With Powerful "I Don't Have a Dad" Poem
Nationwide — Shannon Wright, a 12-year-old African American girl, moved audiences after performing her poem “I Don’t Have a Dad” at the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant. The piece […]
Male Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Raping a 73-Year-Old Dying Grandmother
Nationwide — Chappel Lee, an African American male nurse from Atlanta, Georgia, has been arrested nearly a year after allegedly raping 73-year-old patient Eva Lay while she was hospitalized in […]
Couple Arrested After Their 11-Year-Old Daughter Gives Birth at Home
Nationwide — A couple from Muskogee, Oklahoma, is facing serious charges after an 11-year-old girl in their care gave birth at home. Authorities say the child, who was 36 weeks […]
Dad and Son from Alabama Charged with Stealing $774K From Elderly Woman
Nationwide — Father and son Charles and Dillon Cook, who are from Mobile, have been accused of stealing $774,000 from an elderly woman’s retirement account after gaining her trust through […]
NBA Star Jaylen Brown's Dad Arrested for Attempted Murder in Las Vegas
Nationwide — The father of NBA star Jaylen Brown, former boxer Quenton Marselles Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas on attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing youth football coach Cross […]
Trump Wants Black Federal Reserve Governor to Resign. She Responds
Nationwide — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected Donald Trump’s demand that she should resign over mortgage fraud allegations. As the first Black woman to serve on the Fed board, […]
White Police Officer Arrested For Killing Black Truck Driver in Hit-and-Run in Georgia
Nationwide — Terrell Lowdermilk, a 36-year-old African American man from Tennessee, was killed in a hit-and-run on Interstate 75. Christopher Bradshaw, a 48-year-old former Georgia police lieutenant, was later arrested […]
Man Caught Trying to Rape 7-Year-Old Girl Agrees to Be Castrated as Part of Plea Deal
Nationwide — Thomas Allen McCartney, a 37-year-old man from Leesville, Louisiana, has agreed to physical and chemical castration and a 40-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to trying to rape […]
Youth Pastor Arrested for Abusing Minors Inside a Church in Baltimore
Nationwide — Thomas Pinkerton, a 52-year-old former youth pastor from Baltimore County, Maryland, has been arrested and extradited from Georgia to face sex abuse charges tied to incidents that allegedly […]
Former Prison Guard Sentenced to 224 Years for Raping Female Inmates
Nationwide — Gregory Rodriguez, a former correctional officer at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, was sentenced to 224 years in prison for sexually assaulting inmates. The ruling followed […]