Nationwide — In Ocala, Florida, the parents of 10-year-old Louis Johnson III, known as “LJ,” have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Marion County School Board, nearly two years […]
NFL Star Saquon Barkley Defends Golf Date With President Trump Amid Backlash
Nationwide — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, a beloved figure both on and off the field, is pushing back against a wave of backlash after being seen golfing with […]
The HBCU Alum Platform Announces Its Five New 2025 Scholarship Winners
Nationwide — HBCU Alum, a prominent online platform dedicated to highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 edition of its #HBCUBound Scholarships. […]
Naomi Girma Makes History as First Million-Dollar Player in Women's Pro Soccer
Nationwide — 24-year-old Naomi Girma, an Ethiopian American professional soccer player, made history as the first-ever million-dollar player in women’s soccer with her $1.1 million transfer to Chelsea Football Club […]
Tina Knowles Reveals How Cheating Ended Her Marriage to Beyoncé's Father
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s 71-year-old mom, Tina Knowles, has opened up about her past relationships, sharing her journey of love, heartbreak, and healing in her new memoir Matriarch. She says every […]
Black Mom and Daughter, Both Kidney Transplant Survivors, Graduate Together From Nursing School
Nationwide — Nija Butler and her daughter, Ambrealle, who are from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have recently graduated from nursing school together after both underwent life-saving kidney transplants. Their journey brought […]
Black Woman Says Uber Driver Locked Car After She Refused to Put Her Purse in the Trunk
Nationwide — Lakeya Foushee, a 24-year-old African American woman from North Carolina, said an Uber driver refused to drive her and her friend home unless they put their purses in […]
Actress Taraji P. Henson Says Being a Single Mom "Almost Broke" Her
Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson recently opened up on Michelle Obama’s podcast about the hardships she faced as a single mother. She revealed that raising her son, Marcell Johnson, alone […]
Trump Vows to Bring Back Columbus Day, Says "They Tore Down His Statues and Put Up Woke"
Nationwide — President Trump has vowed to bring Columbus Day “back from the ashes,” promising to bolster celebrations of the European explorer despite ongoing criticism from progressives and Indigenous groups. […]
Shedeur Sanders Drafted By the NFL Cleveland Browns, Sends 3-Word Message
Nationwide — Although draft projections often shift, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was widely expected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. So when he slipped […]
Black Dad and His 6-Year-Old Son Die in Tragic Fishing Accident in Virginia
Nationwide — A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded near Richmond, Virginia when Danny Sumner, a 37-year-old African American father and his six-year-old son, Donovan, lost their lives during a father-son fishing trip. […]
Denver Urban Spectrum Presents “Colorful Stories” Luncheon Celebrating Women's Stories of Resilience and Success
Nationwide — Denver Urban Spectrum will present “Colorful Stories… See Me, Hear Me,” a powerful luncheon experience honoring women of extraordinary resilience on May 30, at the Noor Event Center […]
Pastor Admits to Cheating For 32 Years, His Wife Helped Him Get Ready For His Dates
Nationwide — Pastor Reginald Steele and his wife, Kelley, shocked many when they revealed they stayed married for over 30 years — despite Reginald openly cheating throughout most of their […]
Candace Owens, an Avid Supporter of Trump, Finally Speaks Out Against His Administration
Nationwide — Candace Owens, an African American commentator known as a strong Trump supporter, recently voiced concern over the Trump administration’s actions toward free speech. In a viral TikTok video, […]
Gilbert Arenas’ Son Alijah Rescued From Burning Vehicle After Crashing in LA
Nationwide — Basketball prodigy Alijah Arenas was rushed to the hospital after a fiery crash involving a burning Tesla Cybertruck in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. A bystander’s video shows Arenas […]
Shedeur Sanders Not Selected in 1st Round of NFL Draft Amid Criticism
Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders, former Colorado quarterback and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was not selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The snub […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to Benefit HBCUs, But Makes No Commitment to Federal Funding
Nationwide — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order this week to create a White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a move that signals positive […]
Earth, Wind & Fire, LL Cool J, and Toni Braxton to Headline 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival
Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a premier ticket and hotel reseller, is offering ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. The event will take place from Thursday, July […]
Black Attorney Renamed Top 10 Trial Lawyer by Attorney and Practice Magazine
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland Empire, has been renamed […]
Black Philanthropist Who Helps Small Businesses in New Orleans Awarded the NFL Hometown Hero Award
Nationwide — David Hudson Sr., a dedicated humanitarian whose life mission revolves around uplifting the community of New Orleans, was awarded the NFL Hometown Hero Award during the Super Bowl […]
President Trump to Cut Funding For Housing Voucher Assistance, Black Families Will Take Hardest Hit
Nationwide — President Trump’s administration has warned that a major federal program helping families avoid homelessness is running out of money — and Black Americans, who make up the largest […]
Mo'Nique's Warning to Shannon Sharpe Resurfaces After Assault Lawsuit
Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s comment about Shannon Sharpe, who is now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced online. The clip shows Mo’Nique warning the former NFL star about dating younger women […]
Michael Ealy to Play Malcolm X in Upcoming Muhammad Ali Series “The Greatest” on Amazon Prime Video
Nationwide — Michael Ealy will play Malcolm X in The Greatest, Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming limited series about boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The show will follow Ali’s personal and public […]
Damon Wayans’ Sitcom "Poppa’s House" Canceled After Just One Season
Nationwide — Damon Wayans and his son Damon Wayans Jr. won’t be returning for another season of Poppa’s House. CBS officially cancelled the sitcom after just one season, despite a […]
Shannon Sharpe Allegedly Threatened to Choke Woman in Leaked Audio
Nationwide — Shannon Sharpe is facing new claims after audio surfaced of him allegedly threatening to choke a woman. His legal team says the clip is being taken out of […]
Trump Administration Moves to Resume Collection of Federal Student Loans
Nationwide — The Department of Education (DOE) will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting in May, marking the end of a four-year payment pause put in place during […]
NBA Player DeMar DeRozan Allegedly Involved in Sushi Restaurant Altercation
Nationwide — NBA player DeMar DeRozan was reportedly involved in a heated incident at a California sushi restaurant. A brief video shows the Kings forward in a physical argument with […]
Judge Denies Diddy’s Lawyers' Request to Delay His Trial, Will Start May 5th
Nationwide — A federal judge has denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to delay his upcoming trial for sex trafficking and racketeering. The trial will begin on May 5th as originally […]
Black Bride Almost Missed Her Wedding Because of Passport Issues
Nationwide — Zoey Conant, an African American bride from South Carolina, was denied entry to Costa Rica just four days before her destination wedding after authorities flagged her passport as […]
Bill Cosby Quietly Lists NYC Home for $7 Million Amid Foreclosure Lawsuit
Nationwide — Bill Cosby has quietly listed his Upper East Side brownstone for just under $7 million while he continues to fight a foreclosure lawsuit related to the property. The […]
Tracee Ellis Ross Shares Why She Prefers Dating Younger Men
Nationwide — 52-year-old actress Tracee Ellis Ross recently shared her dating preferences in a conversation on Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast. The Black-ish star said she often dates younger men, not […]
Florida Man Threatens to Shoot Black Girl Who Rang His Doorbell Selling Candy
Nationwide — Tyler Chambers, a man from Riverview, Florida, who is white, sparked outrage after he posted a photo of a 9-year-old African American girl who rang his doorbell to […]
Church Daycare Worker Fired After Video Shows Her Throwing Toddler During Nap Time
Nationwide — Karon Corbin, a church day care worker from Spartanburg, South Carolina, was allegedly caught on video throwing a toddler to the floor during nap time. She has since […]
Father and Stepmother Arrested After 3-Year-Old Son Found Buried
Nationwide — A 3-year-old boy’s father and stepmother were arrested after the boy was allegedly beaten to death in January and secretly buried in Lake, Mississippi. Authorities found the body […]
Three Men Who Almost Became the First Black Pope
Nationwide — The Vatican has never had a Black pope in its centuries-long history, but there have been notable moments when that possibility came close to becoming reality. Three men […]
The World’s First Ever Black Pope, the Man Who Almost Made History
Nationwide — In the heart of Africa, where Catholicism has spread for generations, one man came remarkably close to shattering one of the oldest barriers in global religious history: becoming […]
Dr. Jermaine Whirl Makes History, Becomes Youngest HBCU President at 39 Years Old
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Jermaine Whirl, who was appointed as the 15th president of Savannah State University (SSU) at 39 years old, becoming the youngest president in HBCU history. He […]
Black Man in Wheelchair Attacked by His Jewish Neighbor, Pushed to the Ground
Nationwide — Troy McLeod, an African American man from Brooklyn, New York, who uses a wheelchair, was violently attacked by one of his Jewish neighbors while walking his dogs. The […]
Black Bride Goes Makeup-Free on Wedding Day, Sparks Reactions on TikTok
Nationwide — Calynn Chapman, a 25-year-old African American woman from Nashville, chose to go makeup-free on her wedding day, embracing her natural beauty. Her decision sparked a viral reaction on […]
10-Year-Old Prodigy From California to Graduate From College With Two Degrees
Nationwide — Alisa Perales, a 10-year-old prodigy from San Bernardino, California, is set to make history next month as the youngest student ever to graduate from Crafton Hills College in […]
Twin Sisters in South Africa Go Viral for Dating the Same Man
Nationwide — Twin sisters Petunia and Pediah, who are from Pretoria, South Africa, have made headlines after revealing they’re both in a relationship with the same man, Themba. The trio, […]
Gout Gout, a Rising 17-Year-Old Black Teen Track Star, Just Broke the 100 Meter Record... Twice
Nationwide — A 17-year-old Black teen named Gout Gout, who is from Australia but whose parents are from South Sudan, recently made history when he broke the 10-second barrier in […]
White Michigan School Superintendent Accused of Racial Discrimination, Lawsuit Filed
Nationwide — Falicia Moreland-Trice, an African American principal at Pleasantview Elementary in Eastpointe, Michigan, has filed a federal lawsuit against Eastpointe Community Schools and Superintendent Christina Gibson, who is white. […]
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is Thinking Abut Running For President of the United States
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith is now seriously entertaining the idea of a presidential run—less than a month after firmly rejecting the notion. In a post shared April 7 on […]
Michael B. Jordan Has His Fans Thinking He Has a Secret Twin
Nationwide — Michael B. Jordan surprised fans at the Sinners premiere on April 3rd with a clever red carpet stunt that made it look like he had a twin. The […]
LeBron James Gets His Own 'Barbie' Signature Doll From Mattel
Nationwide — LeBron James has made history as Barbie’s first-ever official Kenbassador, with the release of the first-ever Ken doll modeled after a professional athlete. This collaboration highlights the importance […]
Judge Says White House’s Punishment of Associated Press is Unconstitutional
Nationwide — A federal judge has ruled that the White House acted unconstitutionally when it barred the Associated Press (AP) from covering President Donald Trump’s events, including access to the […]
Former MLB Baseball Player Octavio Dotel Dies in Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic
Nationwide — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel has sadly died after being trapped in the rubble following the collapse of a nightclub roof in the Dominican Republic early […]
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 […]
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 […]