Nationwide — Dr. Eli Joseph invents the Extended Reality (XR) Bookbinding System, a groundbreaking innovation that transforms traditional reading into an immersive, interactive experience.
Black Woman Makes History, Publishes 30 Books Showing Women and Girls How to Recognize Their Worth
Nationwide — In a world where self-doubt, societal pressure, and limiting beliefs often hinder girls and women from realizing their full potential, Dominique Williams stands as a beacon of empowerment […]
Junior Bridgeman, Former NBA Player Turned Billionaire Who Acquired Ebony and Jet, Dies at 71
Nationwide — Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA player and billionaire businessman, has died at 71 years old after a medical emergency. With a net worth exceeding $1 billion, he was […]
23-Year-Old Woman Accused of Killing Her Boyfriend After Going Through His Phone
Nationwide — Tatyana Evans, a 23-year-old African American woman, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting her boyfriend, Geovanni Montague, 28, in Harris County, Texas. Authorities say the […]
Tia Mowry is Open to a "Sister, Sister" Reboot If Certain Conditions Are Met
Nationwide — Tia Mowry recently opened up about the idea of reviving Sister, Sister, the popular ’90s sitcom she starred in with her twin sister, Tamera Mowry-Housley. While she’s not […]
Wendy Williams Passes Hospital Evaluation, to Appear on "The View" For First Time in 4 Years
Nationwide — Wendy Williams has announced that she successfully passed a medical evaluation after being hospitalized for a wellness check. The 60-year-old former talk show host was removed from her […]
Kamala Harris Considering to Run for California Governor, May Also Run for President in 2028
Nationwide — Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly considering a run for California governor in 2026, aiming to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom. According to CBS News, she plans to […]
Body of Missing Atlanta Educator Gary Jones Finally Found After Month-Long Search
Nationwide — The body of Gary Jones was finally recovered from Lake Oconee on Sunday, March 9th, after nearly a month of searching. Jones, who was an educator from Atlanta, […]
Atlanta Black Chambers Makes History By Hosting Global Sports World Cup Forum, Earns 10-Star Reviews
Nationwide — The Global Sports World Cup Forum, hosted on the final day of Black History Month at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, was an undeniable triumph, earning 10-star […]
Saquon Barkley Signs $41.2M Contract with Eagles, Becomes Highest-Paid Running Back in NFL
Nationwide — Saquon Barkley has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. This comes just a year after he joined […]
LeBron Calls Out Stephen A. Smith for Comments About His Son Bronny
Nationwide — LeBron James was caught on video confronting ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith after the commentator criticized his son, Bronny James, a rookie in the NBA/G-League. Fans believe LeBron was […]
Judge Denies Suge Knight's Attempt to Overturn 28-Year Sentence
Nationwide — Suge Knight, the original Founder of Death Row Records, has failed to overturn his 28-year prison sentence for a 2015 hit-and-run manslaughter case. A Los Angeles judge denied […]
Jurnee Smollett’s Ex-Husband Demands Half of Her Retirement Savings Years After Divorce
Nationwide — Actress Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband, Josiah Bell, is seeking 50% of the actress’s retirement savings, including her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) pension, nearly four years after their divorce. Bell […]
Tony! Toni! Toné! Group Member D'Wayne Wiggins Dead at 64 After Cancer Battle
Nationwide — D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member and guitarist of the iconic R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has passed away at the age of 64. His family confirmed the news […]
School Bus Driver Speaks Out After Rescuing 15 Students From Burning Bus in Ohio
Nationwide — Dorian Pace, an African American school bus driver from Ohio, is being hailed as a hero after he saved 15 students from a burning bus in a dramatic […]
DC Mayor to Remove Black Lives Matter Plaza, Gives into Pressure From Trump Administration
Nationwide — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to remove the Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, a symbol created in 2020 during nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death. The […]
Black-Owned Brand, Balacia, Shines as the Official Jeweler of the NAACP Image Awards 2025 Gift Lounge
Nationwide — Balacia, a distinguished family-owned and Black-owned luxury jewelry brand, proudly served as the official jeweler for the 56th NAACP Image Awards Gift Lounge. The prestigious event took place […]
Black Congressman, Al Green, Censored for Heckling Trump During Speech to Congress
Nationwide — The U.S. House voted 224-198 to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, for interrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier in the week. Green stood in defiance as […]
Michael Strahan Reportedly to Quit "Good Morning America" When His $20M Contract Ends
Nationwide — TV host Michael Strahan, a former NFL player and Fox NFL Sunday analyst, is reportedly planning to leave Good Morning America when his $20 million contract expires later […]
Black Congressman Sylvester Turner Dies After Attending Trump's State of the Union Address
Nationwide — Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who was also the former mayor of Houston, Texas, has died at 70 years old, just two months after joining Congress. He was hospitalized […]
HBCU Student Caleb Wilson Died After Alleged Hazing, Fraternity Members Lied to Police
Nationwide — Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old African American student at Southern University, reportedly died after being punched in the chest during an alleged hazing ritual. Police were initially told he […]
Founder of 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch Returns to Nyack, NY, Bringing Together Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Changemakers
Nationwide — Anita Pierce, Founder and CEO of Eleven3seven5, has announced that her highly anticipated 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch is set to take place on Saturday, March 15, […]
Black Couple Launches Innovative App for Creating Digital Business Cards, Transforming Professional Networking
Nationwide — Meet Stanley and Ashley Anemelu, the African American couple behind eConnect Cards App. Based in Houston, Texas, and married for nearly 15 years, they have successfully balanced careers […]
Actor Quinton Aaron from "The Blind Side" Hospitalized After Coughing Up Blood
Nationwide — Quinton Aaron, best known for his role as Michael Oher in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock, was hospitalized in Southern California after he woke up with a […]
Barack and Michelle Obama's $18 Million Hawaii Mansion Nears Completion Amid Divorce Rumors
Nationwide — Barack and Michelle Obama’s new $18 million beachfront mansion in Hawaii is nearly complete, despite ongoing rumors about their marriage. The couple was recently seen in Oahu, enjoying […]
Jamie Foxx Shuts Down Rumors About Having a Homeless Son
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx has denied claims made by YouTuber “Young Tommie,” who recently posted a video alleging that Foxx was his estranged father and had abandoned him to live […]
Angie Stone's Family is Planning Two Funeral Services for Fans, Friends, and Family
Nationwide — R&B singer Angie Stone’s family is preparing both a large public memorial and a more intimate funeral to honor the legendary singer, ensuring that fans and loved ones […]
How a Black Female Entrepreneur Overcame Life’s Challenges to Empower Others
Nationwide — Did you know that nearly half of all entrepreneurs launch their businesses after experiencing a significant life challenge? Adversity often fuels innovation and resilience, transforming struggles into stepping […]
Meet the Black Woman Providing Shelter, Support, and Stability for Underserved Communities
Nationwide — Driven by an unwavering commitment to uplifting vulnerable populations, La Tanya Willis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP, has founded Haven of Hope Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization based […]
Texas Rapper and His 5-Year-Old Daughter Gunned Down at Car Wash
Nationwide — A tragic shooting at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas, on Monday claimed the lives of Ronnie Smith, a 30-year-old local rapper known as G$ Lil Ronnie, […]
HBCU Grad Turned Founder of Black-Owned Insurance Agency Focuses on Community Impact and Financial Empowerment
Nationwide — Meet Chris Zeigler, the Founder and CEO of The Zeigler Agency, a Black-owned insurance agency that is redefining industry standards through leadership, customer-focused service, and an unwavering commitment […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Calls Donald Trump "The Best President We've Ever Had"
Nationwide — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. praised President Donald Trump, calling him “the best president we’ve ever had” in a recent interview. He even expressed admiration for Trump’s business […]
Fast Food Worker Accused of Stealing Customer's Card to Pay Probation Fees
Nationwide — Aleefah Sumpter, a 25-year-old woman from Newnan, Georgia, is wanted for identity theft and fraud after allegedly stealing a customer’s card information while working at Whataburger. Police say […]
Tiger Woods Tears Achilles While Training, Undergoes Surgery
Nationwide — Tiger Woods is facing another setback in his comeback journey. The 49-year-old golf icon announced on Tuesday that he tore his Achilles while training for the upcoming PGA […]
R. Kelly Reveals He’s Written 25 Albums in Prison, Hopes to Continue His Music Career
Nationwide — R. Kelly, now three years into his 30-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and racketeering, revealed he has written 25 albums while behind bars. The disgraced singer also […]
70-Year-Old Gayle King to Travel Outer Space with Historic All-Female Crew
Nationwide — Gayle King will be part of an all-female crew on Blue Origin’s upcoming space mission this spring. The mission will make history as the first all-female crewed spaceflight […]
NBA Player Jimmy Butler Sued For $260K in Unpaid Rent, Property Damage
Nationwide — NBA star Jimmy Butler is facing a lawsuit from Five Star Marketing and Promotions Inc. for allegedly failing to pay $260,000 in rent and causing over $127,000 in […]
Diddy's Mother, Janice Combs, Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud
Nationwide — Janice Combs, mother of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, is facing a lawsuit from Kirk Burrowes, a former executive at Bad Boy Entertainment. He alleges that Janice played […]
Two Men Arrested for Assaulting UPS Driver Over Undelivered Package
Nationwide — Two African American men, Major Hurt, 40, and Martez Rodgers, 32, from Memphis, Tennessee, have been arrested and charged after allegedly beating and choking a UPS delivery driver […]
Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg Pay Tribute to Quincy Jones During the Oscars
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg paid tribute to Quincy Jones at the recent Oscars, celebrating his legacy in music and film. The legendary producer and composer passed away […]
Rapper BigXthaPlug Arrested for Marijuana Possession During Traffic Stop in Texas
Nationwide — Rapper BigXthaPlug, who is from Texas, was arrested on a marijuana possession charge after a traffic stop in Arlington. The 26-year-old rising artist, whose real name is Xavier […]
Black Man Shot Dead in Georgia, His White Girlfriend Arrested and Charged
Nationwide — Telvin Osborne, a 30-year-old African American man from Jackson, Georgia, was shot and killed in an apparent domestic violence incident. His girlfriend, 25-year-old Hannah Grace Cobb, who is […]
Irv Gotti Died After Suffering a Stroke While Eating Chinese Food, His Brother Says
Nationwide — Irv Gotti’s brother, Chris Lorenzo, revealed that the music mogul suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke before his death. He rarely visited doctors, and when he did, he didn’t […]
Young Black Pilot Who is Also a Rapper Faces Backlash Over Locs and Grill
Nationwide — A 24-year-old African American licensed pilot best known by his rap names, Young Mula and “Muleazy”, is going viral on TikTok for sharing a video after his successful […]
Maryland National Guard Refuses to Participate in Frederick Douglass Parade Due to Trump's Anti-DEI Orders
Nationwide — The Maryland National Guard has canceled its participation in the annual Frederick Douglass birthday parade, following new orders from the Trump administration to stop supporting Black History Month events.
69-Year-Old Black Mom Allegedly Killed By Her Son Who Struck Her With a Hammer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]