Nationwide — Kala Hayes, the mother of Karmelo Anthony, the Black teen charged with murder in a fatal school track meet stabbing in Frisco, Texas, has spoken publicly for the […]
Black Teen's Mom Demands Answers After Her Son Attacked by White Teens on NYC Subway
Nationwide — A 16-year-old African American teen was brutally attacked by a group of white teens at a Brooklyn subway station, and his mom, Monique Whyte, is now demanding justice. […]
Award-Winning Black Couple Celebrates 35th Anniversary, 500K Books Sold, and 10 Years of Their Marriage Workshops
Nationwide — Celebrating the hard work and milestone achievement of self-publishing with over 500,000 copies sold independently, worldwide, is a husband and wife team that has broken barriers in marriage […]
TikTok Fans Swoon Over Chinese Man Rapping to His Black Wife
Nationwide — Nazarite and Sabelo, a Chinese and Black couple from South Africa, are going viral on TikTok for their sweet chemistry and trendy videos. Their TikTok account has a […]
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 […]
19-Year-Old Dominique Malonga Becomes Youngest WNBA Draft Pick in History
Nationwide — Dominique Malonga, a 19-year-old Black teen from France, has made history as the youngest player ever drafted by the WNBA. The Seattle Storm picked her second overall, making […]
Gayle King Defends Blue Origin Space Mission Amid Controversy
Nationwide — Gayle King has responded to criticism after joining Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, an all-female spaceflight that happened on April 14. Though the 10-minute journey marked a historic milestone, […]
Target CEO Brian Cornell Requests Meeting With Al Sharpton About DEI Boycott
Nationwide — Target CEO Brian Cornell is scheduled to meet this week in New York with civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, as the company faces mounting backlash over its […]
Black Victim's $30 Million Lawsuit Against LAPD and City of Los Angeles Set For Trial
Nationwide — A brutal case of police misconduct is heading to trial, exposing new, damning developments in a $30 million lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department. This case stems […]
Mr. J Uses Hip-Hop to Teach SEL and Empower Children Through Music
Educator-turned-creator builds a growing platform blending movement, mindfulness, and life lessons Nationwide — In the ever-expanding world of children’s content, one creator is standing out—not just with beats and rhymes, […]
Parents Arrested After 3-Year-Old Found Crying on Roof of Their Home
Nationwide — A West Virginia couple has been arrested after police discovered a 3-year-old child stranded on the roof of a home in Gilmer County — a disturbing case that […]
El Salvador President Refuses to Return Man Accidentally Deported by Trump
Nationwide — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said he will not send back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported from the U.S., despite the Supreme Court ordering his return. […]
Trump Wants Harvard University to Apologize For Refusing to End Its DEI Programs
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has demanded an apology from Harvard University and warned he may revoke its tax-exempt status. This came after Harvard rejected his administration’s demands to cancel […]
Tyra Banks Explains Why She Moved to Australia with Her Family
Nationwide — Supermodel Tyra Banks, 51, has moved to Australia with her partner, Louis Bélanger-Martin, and their 9-year-old son, York. She says the move was driven by her growing ice […]
Black Teen From Louisiana Accepted to 75 Colleges, Earns $1M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Makenzie Williams, a 17-year-old African American student from Monroe, Louisiana, has been accepted into over 75 colleges and awarded more than $1 million in scholarships. She is graduating […]
Father Says His 11-Year-Old Daughter was Beaten and Dragged at School By Her Bully's Mom
Nationwide — William Spencer, an African American father from Clairton, Pennsylvania, says his 11-year-old daughter was attacked outside Clairton Elementary School by the mother of a 7-year-old boy who had […]
Black Entrepreneurs Make History at the World’s Largest Women’s Bowling Event
Nationwide — Cynthia Cureton-Robles, the co-founder and CEO of TRONUS, and Curtis Alexander, who founded TRZ Recovery are making history in the world of bowling. Both of their companies, which […]
George Bell, Once the Tallest Man in the United States, Sadly Dies at 67
Nationwide — George Bell, who was once the tallest man in the United States at 7 feet, 8 inches, has died at age 67. He was remembered for his kindness […]
Black Judge Who Reduced Karmelo Anthony's Bail Getting Death Threats, Gets Added Security
Nationwide — Angela Tucker, an African American district judge in Collin County, Texas, is facing threats and heightened public scrutiny after she reduced the bail of Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old […]
6-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Being Hit By School Bus, No Charges Filed
Nationwide — Mason Richards, a 6-year-old African American boy from New Orleans, Louisiana, tragically died after being struck by the school bus while trying to board it. Police are investigating […]
Harvard University Refuses to End DEI Programs, Trump Freezes $2.2 Billion in Funding
Nationwide — The Trump administration says it will freeze $2.2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts linked to Harvard University after the school refused to follow new […]
Outrage After Black Teen Karmelo Michael Released on Bond, Grand Jury Will Hear His Case
Nationwide — Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old African American student who fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, has been released from jail after his […]
Trial of White Police Officer Who Shot Unarmed Black Woman Moved to Another City
Nationwide — The murder trial of former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, accused of killing an unarmed African American woman named Sonya Massey in her home last July, will be […]
Father and Daughter Land Their Own Show Renovating Homes on HGTV
Nationwide — Pancho and Kristyn Patterson, a father-daughter duo, are set to star in Condemned, a new HGTV show premiering this summer. The series follows them as they restore Detroit’s […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Non-Profit Has Helped Teens Secure $65M in College Scholarships
Nationwide — Nitiya Walker, an African American woman from Brooklyn, New York, turned her own college struggles into a mission to help other young women. After facing the high costs […]
Florida Assistant Principal Arrested for Forcing 13-Year-Old Student to Massage Her Feet
Nationwide — Dr. Keiva Lark, a 53-year-old assistant principal at a middle school in Poinciana, Florida, faces charges after allegedly forcing a student to massage her feet and making inappropriate […]
97-Year-Old Black Woman Froze to Death, Her Daughter Allegedly Intentionally Left Her in the Cold
Nationwide — The death of 97-year-old Corrye Brewer, an African American woman from El Paso County, Colorado woman who succumbed to hypothermia in January, has been officially ruled a homicide […]
Pennsylvania Judge Convicted of Shooting Ex-Boyfriend While He Slept
Nationwide — Sonya McKnight, an African American judge from Pennsylvania, has been found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault after shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head. The shooting happened […]
19-Year-Old Wins Black Miss Mississippi Teen USA Pageant After 3 Attempts
Nationwide — Meet Maddie Oliphant, the first African-American to be crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA, a title she earned after three attempts. At 19 years old, Oliphant, a Hickory native, […]
Black Mom Upset That 2-Year-Old Daughter's Braid Went Missing at Daycare, Suspects Foul Play
Nationwide — Tamara Hemingway, an African American mother of a 2-year-old girl named Myla, is demanding answers after she picked up her daughter from a daycare in Ocean Township, New […]
Grant Expert Linda Peavy Launches Emergency Webinar to Help Black-Led Organizations Navigate 2025 Funding Crisis
Nationwide — As federal funding priorities shift and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs are scrutinized, many Black-led organizations face new challenges in sustaining their operations through grants. In response, […]
Meet the Black Professor Making History Using Her Children's Book to Speak Out About Rape
Nationwide — The month of April has been designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway has released her new book Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About […]
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 […]
Trump Adminstration Cancels All South Sudan Visas, Has Already Deported 100,000 Immigrants
Nationwide — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that the United States is halting the issuance of new visas and revoking existing ones for South Sudanese passport holders, […]
Barack Obama Flames Divorce Rumors, Says He's in "Deep Deficit" With His Wife Michelle
Nationwide — Rumors of possible marital problems between Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama have been swirling for months, and the former president’s latest remarks have only added […]
Kanye West's New Album "WW3" Features Songs About Diddy, Hitler, and Jesus
Nationwide — Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is making headlines once again with a rumored new album titled WW3 that features a tracklist drawing widespread backlash. The eleven-song project, […]
Despite Elon Musk Giving $1M Checks to Wisconsin Voters, He Still Lost to Democrats
Nationwide — Elon Musk spent a staggering $21 million in a failed effort to swing control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to conservatives, including paying two voters $1 million each […]
Ice Cube Secures Deal to Revive ‘Friday’ Franchise After Over 20 Years
Nationwide — Ice Cube has officially struck a deal to bring back the beloved “Friday” franchise, more than two decades after the last installment. The rapper, actor, and filmmaker will […]
Ja Marant Makes Gun Gesture During NBA Game, Says "I Don't Care Anymore"
Nationwide — Ja Morant, the electrifying Memphis Grizzlies guard, stirred controversy again Thursday night after making a finger gun gesture during a game against the Miami Heat, despite reportedly being […]
Four Deputies From the Same Sheriff's Office in Texas All Committed Suicide Within 6 Weeks
Nationwide — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas is grappling with the aftermath of four deputy suicides in just six weeks, deeply affecting both active and retired officers. These […]