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Voletta Wallace, Mother of Notorious B.I.G., Has Sadly Died at 72

Voletta Wallace

Nationwide — Voletta Wallace, the mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 72. 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, […]

Firefighters Left Black Mom to Die During Medical Emergency, Family Demands Answers

Tabesha Anderson

Nationwide — Tasheba Anderson, a 52-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, died after firefighters allegedly left her in critical condition. Her family claims the first responders’ actions contributed to […]

Police Finally Make an Arrest For Black Mom and Daughter Killed in Virginia Back in 2017

Keir Johnson and daughter Chloe

Nationwide — More than seven years after Keir Johnson and her daughter Chloe disappeared, officials have arrested Chloe’s father, Carlos Johnson Jr., in connection with their presumed deaths. He’s facing […]

Beija Flor Travel Inc., a Newly Launched Black-Owned Birding Tour Company Takes Off

Black birders

Nationwide — Beija Flor Travel, Inc., a Black-owned tour company, is redefining the birding industry with the launch of multi-day tours designed specifically with beginner, casual, and enthusiastic African American […]

Atlanta Black Expo to Attract Thousands of Black Entrepreneurs and Community Supporters

Atlanta Black Expo

Nationwide — This year’s Atlanta Black Expo will take place this weekend on February 22-23, 2025, at The Georgia World Congress Center located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The […]

Arson Fire That Killed Four Black Girl Siblings in 2016 Still Remains Unsolved

Black girls killed in arson fire in Flora, Indiana

Nationwide — Eight years after an arson fire killed four young African American sisters from Flora, Indiana, their mother, Gaylin Rose, still seeks answers. No arrests have ever been made […]

DeVon Franklin is Engaged Just 3 Years After Divorcing From Meagan Good

DeVon Franklin and Maria Castillo

Nationwide — Preacher DeVon Franklin, 46, has proposed to his partner, trainer Maria Castillo, 29, while on vacation in Hawaii. The surprise proposal, held at sunset on a Maui cliff, […]

Family of Black Lawyers Create Revolutionary Board Game to Combat Mass Incarceration Through Legal Education

Black family of attorneys who created the Crime No Crime board game

Nationwide — After witnessing the devastation of countless families due to unintentional severe legal violations, Attorneys Eartha and Lonnie Johnson, along with their adult attorney children decided to do something […]

U.S. Dept of Education Issues Letter to Ban All Race-Based Scholarship Programs

UNCF Black scholarship students

Nationwide — The U.S. Department of Education has issued a new directive that will eliminate race-based considerations in admissions, hiring, and financial aid, a move that will effectively outlaw scholarships […]

Judge Dismisses Russell Simmons Sexual Assault Lawsuit Because He Lives in Indonesia

Russell Simmons in Bali, Indonesia

Nationwide — Russell Simmons has avoided legal consequences after a federal judge dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him. The court ruled that Simmons, who has lived in Indonesia […]

Trump Administration Ends Military Recruitment at Prestigious Black Engineer Awards Event

Donald Trump

Nationwide — Under President Donald Trump’s administration, U.S. military branches have decided to end recruitment at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) as part of its broader removal […]

Security Guard Slaps Black Woman at Taco Bell in California For No Reason

Taco Bell security guard slapped Black woman

Nationwide — A security guard at a Taco Bell in downtown Los Angeles, California was caught slapping a woman who refused to leave the restaurant while ordering food. Video footage […]

Woman Banned from All Walmart Stores Nationwide After Repeated Shoplifting

Ashley Cross

Nationwide — Ashley Cross, a 37-year-old African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, has been banned from every Walmart in the U.S. after being caught shoplifting again. She now faces charges […]

Black Family Can't Bury Young Dad Because His Accused Killer is His Insurance Beneficiary

Antonio Frost, Jr.

Nationwide — Antonio Frost Jr., a 24-year-old African American man from East Point, Georgia, was killed in a domestic shooting on February 2nd. Now, his family struggles to lay him […]

Former Black Teen Mom Now Owns an Executive Coaching Firm That Helps Black Professionals Build Their Careers

Lametra Off

Nationwide — Many Black professionals are navigating a job market that often undervalues their potential, limits their opportunities, and overlooks their leadership abilities. Lametra Off, founder of LBO Career Coaching […]

Documentary Chronicling the Legacy of Dr. Khalid el-Hakim to Premiere on Fox Soul During Black History Month

Dr. Khalid El-Hakim

Nationwide — Living Proof: Dr. Khalid el-Hakim’s Black History 101 Mobile Museum, a groundbreaking documentary chronicling the 30-year journey of Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, will premiere on Fox Soul this Black […]

Black Couple from Georgia Fights Judge’s Ruling to Take Their Land to Build a Railroad

Blaine and Diane Smith

Nationwide — Blaine and Diane Smith, an African American couple from Sparta, Georgia, are fighting to stop Sandersville Railroad Co. from taking their family’s land for a new rail spur. […]

Black Entrepreneur, Founder of Soul Food Starters, Launches Program to Help Black Non-Profits Raise Funds For Their Cause

Chef Claude Booker

Nationwide — As major retailers and funding programs scale back or abandon their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Chef Claude Booker, Founder and CEO of Soul Food Starters, is […]

Meet the Founder of the Newest Black-Owned Organic Kenyan Coffee Brand

David Jones, Founder of Nairobi Harvest Coffee

Nationwide — David Jones is the Founder and CEO of Nairobi Harvest Coffee, a Black-owned social impact brand dedicated to providing organic Kenyan coffee while supporting education, food security, and […]

Black Radio Veteran With Almost 50 Years in the Industry Captures Historic Memories in New Memoir

Powerhouse Radio by Kingsley H. Smith

Nationwide — Veteran broadcaster Kingsley H. Smith worries that community-focused radio has seen better days. The award-winning program director and announcer has written Powerhouse Radio: Rough Roads, Radiance, and Rebirth; […]

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 […]

Trump Orders Release of MLK's Assassination Records, Family Seeks Private Review

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nationwide — The family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has expressed hope to review declassified records about his assassination before their public release. This follows President Trump’s executive order […]

Woman Pardoned by Trump After Storming the Capitol Says She Has No Regrets

Felicia Konold

Nationwide — President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6th, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Among those pardoned was Felicia Konold, who had been […]

Man Accused of Hiding Missing Girlfriend's Body Behind Newly Built Wall in His Home

Devontae Gray and his girlfriend, Alexis Schuler

Nationwide — Alexis Schuler, a 29-year-old African American mom from Capitol Heights, Maryland, was found dead behind a wall in her boyfriend’s home after going missing. Devontae Gray, charged with […]

Mary J. Blige's Ex-Husband Kendu Isaacs Said Their Divorce Led to His Hospitalization

Mary J. Blige and her husband Kendu Isaac

Nationwide — Back in 2018, Kendu Isaacs, ex-husband of R&B singer Mary J. Blige, said that the stress from their ongoing divorce affected his health and led to his hospitalization […]

All Six Seasons of "A Different World" Coming to Netflix This February

The cast from A Different World

Nationwide — All six seasons of A Different World, the iconic sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1993, will be available on Netflix starting February 7th. The series, which featured a […]