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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

White South Africans Mock, Reject Trump's Offer For Them to Come to the US as Refugees

Donald Trump

Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s plan to offer refugee status to white South Africans has been met with rejection from groups representing the country’s white minority. The plan, announced on […]

Family of Black Woman Killed by Police in Her Home Receives $10 Million Settlement

Sonya Massey

Nationwide — Sonya Massey’s family has reached a $10 million settlement with officials in Sangamon County, Illinois after the 36-year-old Black woman was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy […]

Black Educator Files Lawsuit Against California School District For Allegedly Not Hiring Black Teachers

Janet Robinson, MPA

Nationwide — Concerns regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) in Riverside County, California, have reached a critical juncture. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]

Summer Leadership Program For Black Girls at Princeton University Celebrates 15 Years

Black girls at Princeton University

Nicole Ari Parker and Brandi Harvey will be Brand Ambassadors for Princeton’s At The Well Summer Leadership Program Nationwide — Celebrating 15 years of nurturing young Black minds, the At […]

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.

NYPD Finally Apologizes For Wrongly Accusing Black Teen in Parade Shooting

Camden Lee

Nationwide — The NYPD has apologized for falsely accusing Camden Lee, a 15-year-old teen from Brooklyn, of a fatal shooting at a parade in September, admitting the mistake months later […]

Wendy Williams Signs Legal Document to End Guardianship, Denies Having Dementia

Wendy Williams

Nationwide — Wendy Williams, the 60-year-old former talk show host, has taken legal action to end her court-ordered guardianship, which has been in place since 2022. On Wednesday, she signed […]

Diddy Sues NBC For $100M For 'Bad Boy' Documentary, "I Did Not Kill Kim Porter"

Diddy Sues NBC

Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal over the media company’s documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The lawsuit, submitted in a New […]

Homeless Black Mom From Detroit Speaks Out After Her Two Children Froze to Death

Tateona Williams

Nationwide — Tateona Williams, a 29-year-old African American mother from Detroit, lost two of her children after they likely froze to death while seeking shelter in a van. The family […]

New Documentary About the Late Ol’ Dirty Bastard Nominated for NAACP Award

Four Screens, the production company behind the ODB film

This is the first nomination for Four Screens, the production and management company behind the film. Nationwide — The NAACP nominations are out and Four Screens’ documentary Ol’ Dirty Bastard: […]

New Book Reveals How Black People in LA Have Always Been Technologically Behind

Anatomy of a Hustle bookcover

Nationwide — A decade after its initial release, author Clinton Galloway reintroduces Anatomy of a Hustle: Cable Comes to South Central L.A. to today’s more discerning audiences. This 354-page tome […]

Black Entrepreneurs in Alaska Host Historic 10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo

10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo

Nationwide — This year’s 10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo was the largest gathering of Black-owned businesses and supporters in the state of Alaska. It was attended by thousands and […]

Celebrity Dentist Dr. Catrise Austin and Boxing Legend Claressa Shields Reflect on Global Success on "Let’s Talk Smiles" Podcast

Dr. Catrise Austin and Claressa Shields

Nationwide — Two of Flint, Michigan’s most inspiring figures — celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin and two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world boxing champion Claressa Shields—come together for […]

7-Year-Old Black Girl, Junior Drag Racer Dies After Crashing in Florida

Elienisse Diaz Rodriguez

Nationwide — Elienisse Diaz Rodriguez, a 7-year-old African American girl from Orlando, Florida, died after crashing during a junior drag race tournament at Orlando Speed World Dragway. She was critically […]

Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts Lives in a Rental Apartment Despite Signing a $255M Deal

Jalen Hurts

Nationwide — Jalen Hurts, who was named Super Bowl LIX MVP, reportedly continues to live in a rented apartment just outside Philadelphia. Despite securing a $255 million contract in 2023, […]

Serena Williams' Super Bowl Halftime Show Cameo Stirs Controversy, Her Husband Speaks Out

Serena Williams in the Super Bowl

Nationwide — Serena Williams sparked controversy after her appearance in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, where he performed ‘Not Like Us,’ a track widely seen as a diss […]

Black Teen Awarded $1.3M in Scholarships and Accepted into 21 Colleges Launches New Platform For Caregivers

Omarion Calloway, Founder of WeRiseLoud

Nationwide — What happens when a child becomes the caregiver? For Omarion Calloway, it meant a childhood redefined by sacrifice and strength. It meant carrying burdens heavy enough to break […]

Meet the Black Mental Health Therapist Helping Women With Divorce Recovery

Angel Shaw

Nationwide — Divorce is a breaking point for many. For Angel Shaw, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC, it was the turning point that redefined her purpose. As a Black female mental health […]

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 […]

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 […]

Aaliyah Barbie Doll Released For Her 46th Birthday, Sells Out Almost Immediately

Aaliyah, Barbie doll

Nationwide — The Aaliyah Barbie doll, released on what would have been the late singer’s 46th birthday, quickly sold out on launch day. The collectible, part of Barbie’s Music Series, […]

Brandy to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in February 2025

Brandy

Nationwide — Brandy Norwood, the Grammy-winning R&B artist and actress, is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 11, 2025, honoring her impressive career […]

Actor Djimon Hounsou Says He Struggles Financially Despite Two Decades in Hollywood

Djimon Hounsou

Nationwide — Djimon Hounsou, the 60-year-old actor known for Blood Diamond and Gladiator, is speaking out about the challenges he continues to face in Hollywood, including struggles with pay and […]

Meghan Markle Delays Netflix Show Premiere Amid California Wildfires, Focuses on Relief Efforts

Meghan Markle

Nationwide — Meghan Markle has delayed the January 15 premiere of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, to March 4, citing the ongoing California wildfires. The Duchess of Sussex, originally […]