Nationwide — The Trump administration is in active talks with Rwanda to accept deportees from the U.S., including individuals from Africa and other countries. The agreement is still being negotiated, […]
Memphis Police Officers Acquitted of All Charges in Fatal Beating of Tyre Nichols
Nationwide — Three former Memphis police officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith — have been acquitted of all state charges tied to the deadly beating of Tyre […]
Black Mom Confronts Jury in Court When Her Son Gets Life Sentence for 2022 Murder
Nationwide — Valerie Ross, the mother of convicted killer Demetrice Ross, broke down in court and scolded the jury after her son was sentenced to life in prison for the […]
84-Year-Old Black Man From Texas, "My Ex-Girlfriend Stole $1.1M Worth of My Properties"
Nationwide — Sam Cormier, an 84-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, was shocked when he discovered that eight of his fully paid-off properties were no longer under his name. […]
Pregnant Black Mom Fatally Shot in the Back in Front of Her 4 Daughters
Nationwide — Christina Lynn Rentchler, a 35-year-old African American mother from St. Louis, Missouri, was shot and killed in front of her four daughters on April 23rd. The suspect, Vanier […]
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Says She’s in Therapy and Prioritizing Herself
Nationwide — Michelle Obama revealed she’s in therapy and finally focusing on herself, now that her daughters are grown and her time in the political spotlight is over.
Black Librarians Warn That Trump’s “Divisive Narratives” Are Erasing Black History
Nationwide — A growing wave of book bans, curriculum censorship, and removal of items from museums is wiping Black history out of sight from American citizens, and Black librarians are […]
Emmy Award-Winning Black Filmmaker Dante James Discusses His Upcoming Film On Liberation Theology
By Carl Kenney, Assistant Professor Journalism and Media, UNC at Chapel Hill Nationwide — Dante James is a multiple Emmy Award-winning independent filmmaker and educator. He has taught at Duke […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Private Business Club to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders
Nationwide — Imagine a place where entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators don’t just meet, but connect, collaborate, and build together. Welcome to VonoiClub.com, the premier private business club founded by Bennie […]
A Call to Action: Black Americans Must Take Control of Their Self-Care Journey, Urges Darrell "Coach D" Andrews
Nationwide — Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, nationally acclaimed author of The Self-Care Movement and graduate of the nation’s first HBCU, Cheyney University, is issuing a bold and urgent call: Black […]
Two Black Officers Sue Seattle Police Department For Being Denied Promotions
Nationwide — Corey Foy and Michael Griffin, two African American officers with the Seattle Police Department, have filed separate civil lawsuits accusing the department of ongoing anti-Black racism, harassment, and […]
Four Women Accuse Smokey Robinson of Sexual Assault in New $50M Lawsuit
Nationwide — Legendary Motown singer and producer Smokey Robinson is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct from four former employees, adding his name to a growing list of prominent Black […]
Former NFL Star Ron George Launches Awards Program to Recognize Caregivers in the DC Area
Nationwide — Ron George, former NFL linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings, is making a profound impact off the field as the Executive Vice President […]
President Trump Says Barack Obama's Library in Chicago is a Disaster Because of DEI
Nationwide — President Donald Trump is once again taking shots at former President Barack Obama, this time mocking the ongoing delays and ballooning costs of the Obama Presidential Center in […]
Black Twin Sisters Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian at a High School in Georgia
Nationwide — Carissa and Aissa Swope, African American twin sisters from DeKalb County, Georgia, have earned the top two honors in Stephenson High School’s Class of 2025. Carissa was named […]
NFL Star Patrick Mahomes Under Fire For Saying He Has "Nappy" Hair
Nationwide — Patrick Mahomes is facing backlash after calling his old hairstyle “nappy” during an April 23 interview with KCTV 5. The comment came as he debuted a new, shorter […]
6-Year-Old Black Girl Allegedly Sold By Her Mom for Her Eyes and Skin
Nationwide — Joshlin Smith, a 6-year-old girl from Western Cape, South Africa, went missing in February 2024. Her mother, Kelly Smith, was later found guilty of selling her to a […]
This Black Entrepreneur’s Haircare Line is Restoring Confidence — One Drop at a Time
Nationwide — For LaShawn Johnson, healing hair isn’t just about beauty — it’s about dignity. Her company, Sires Crown Natural Hair Essentials, began with a simple act of love: treating […]
Rihanna Pregnant Again, She and A$AP Rocky Expecting Third Baby as Family Grows
Nationwide — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are preparing to welcome their third child together, and the big reveal came in iconic fashion on the blue carpet at the 2025 Met […]
Black College Professor Speaks Out About How She Uses Her Children's Book to Promote Mental Health Awareness
Nationwide — May is deemed Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a Professor at Alabama State University, has taken a personal call to duty to speak out about […]
Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Announces 2025 Black Girls Dream Conference: "She Got Next"
Nationwide — The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the return of its annual Black Girls Dream Conference to Atlanta, GA. This dynamic two-day event […]
Woman Who Allegedly Called a Child a Racist Slur Has Raised $600K in Donations for Herself
Nationwide — Shiloh Hendrix, a White woman caught on video allegedly hurling a racial slur at a 5-year-old African American child in Rochester, Minnesota, has raised more than $600,000 for […]
Black Dad in Ohio Kills Officer in Revenge After Police Killed His Son the Day Before
Nationwide — The city of Cincinnati is reeling from two heartbreaking and connected tragedies, each underscoring a deeper pain long felt in Black communities. First, 18-year-old Ryan Hinton, a young […]
23-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Stabbed to Death Days Before Her Graduation
Nationwide — Tamilore Odunsi, a 23-year-old British nursing student who had moved to Houston, Texas to pursue her degree, was tragically stabbed to death just days before she was set […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl Dies When Tree Falls on Her Family's Home in Atlanta
Nationwide — A devastating tragedy struck a southwest Atlanta neighborhood early Saturday morning when a massive tree crashed through the roof of a family’s home, killing 10-year-old A’erica Shukai Dixon […]
CBS Cancels 'The Equalizer' Starring Queen Latifah After Five Seasons
Nationwide — CBS has officially canceled The Equalizer reboot after five seasons, marking the end of the Queen Latifah-led series that reimagined the classic 1980s crime drama. The network confirmed […]
Video Shows USPS Mail Carrier Beating 10-Year-Old Girl Outside of Elementary School
Nationwide — A United States Postal Service employee was caught on camera, still in uniform, physically assaulting a 10-year-old girl outside Ben Franklin Elementary School in Cleveland, Ohio. The incident […]
Diddy's Prosecution is All White Women Led By Former FBI Director's Daughter
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs will soon face a high-profile federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, and leading the prosecution is a team of six white female attorneys […]
Former Black Teen Mom, Now a Successful Real Estate Mogul With $1 Billion in Deals Closed
Nationwide — Claudienne Hibbert-Smith is making history as a former teenage mom who is now one of the most successful real estate professionals in South Florida and in the country. […]
Underprivileged Youth Set For Life-Changing Trip to Africa After Winning Black History Month Essay Contest
Nationwide — The Kids Free Trip to Africa Program (KFTTA), founded by Paul Allen Billings of WUVS 103.7 The Beat, is making dreams come true for seven exceptional students from […]
Founder of Black Footwear Brand to Fund HBCU Scholarships and Black-Owned Startups
Nationwide — Tarik Edmonson, the Founder and CEO of Nagast Footwear, an Atlanta-based Black-owned sustainable sneaker company, is stepping boldly into the fight for Black advancement with its new initiative, […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Found Safe and Alive After Car Stolen With Her in Back Seat
Nationwide — Earlier this year, a 4-year-old girl named Blessing Aoci was safely reunited with her mother after a harrowing car theft incident in Rock Island, Illinois, triggered an hours-long […]
"That's So Raven" Actor Rondell Sheridan Hospitalized With Pancreatitis
Nationwide — Rondell Sheridan, known for his role on That’s So Raven, has been in the hospital for weeks due to pancreatitis. He is now asking fans for support as […]
Texas Mom Catches Man Crawling Into 14-Year-Old Daughter’s Room
Nationwide — A 14-year-old girl’s mother caught a man sneaking into her daughter’s bedroom through a window late at night in Odessa, Texas. The man, identified as 30-year-old Ivan Quiroga-Vargas, […]
3rd Grade Teacher Arrested For Allegedly Coming to School Drunk in Tennessee
Nationwide — Melissa Rose, a third-grade teacher from Munford, Tennessee, was arrested on April 29 after school staff suspected she was intoxicated while on duty at a local elementary school. […]
Black Teen Who Earned $1M in Scholarships and Accepted to 60 Colleges Will Attend an HBCU
Nationwide — Mantavius Presley, an African American high school student who made headlines for earning over $1 million in scholarship offers, has chosen to attend Morehouse College, an HBCU in […]
Teen Who Killed Her Newborn Baby Sentenced 35 to 60 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Chloe Coplen-Anderson, an 18-year-old from Sheridan County, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 35 to 60 years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder in the 2023 […]
Black Teen Dancing on Top of SUV Tragically Dies After Falling, Struck by Fire Truck
Nationwide — Nyla Simmons, an 18-year-old African American teen from St. Louis, Missouri, tragically died Saturday night after falling off the roof of a moving SUV and being hit by […]
Brian McKnight Files Defamation Lawsuit, Denies Hiring Prostitutes and Abusing His Ex-Wife
Nationwide — Brian McKnight has filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow singer Jaguar Wright after she accused him of hiring prostitutes and abusing his ex-wife. The R&B artist denies all […]
Black History Museum in Massachusetts Loses $500K in Funding Due to Trump’s Executive Order
Nationwide — Mass. Museum of African American History has lost a $500,000 grant after a Trump-era executive order froze funding and shut down the agency responsible for distributing it. The […]
Viral Video Shows Restaurant Owner Confronting Black Customer After Not Leaving Tip
Nationwide — A now-viral video shows a heated argument between restaurant owner, Kenny Chou, and a Black customer who didn’t leave a tip. The incident has sparked discussions on race […]
Most Europeans Originally Had Dark Skin, New DNA Study Reveals
Nationwide — Recent research suggests that dark skin was the norm for most of Europe’s history, with lighter skin becoming more common only in the last 1,700 years. Experts from […]
Patient Being Transported in an Ambulance Reportedly Kills Paramedic
Nationwide — Shanetta Bossell, a 39-year-old African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing and killing 29-year-old Graham Hoffman, a local firefighter […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]