Black America Breaking News for the African American Community

Kandi Burruss celebrated her birthday this year with a surprise party throw by her husband, but some people took serious issue with the joyous event because it appeared to break coronavirus social distancing rules. But Kandi is unbothered by the criticism, telling Loni Love during an IG Live chat that …

Photo: Getty Images Though two churches in Georgia and Texas recently had to re-close their doors after their congregations predictably began being razed by coronavirus, President Trump says governors across the country must allow places of worship to open this weekend. “Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics …

Tamar Braxton needed a change in her life after a rough year in 2018, and she got it by shaving her head. The singer and reality star, who filed for divorce from husband Vince Hebert and had a fall out with producers of her reality show around the same time, …

Newly-released police interviews are providing more information into what happened the night Breonna Taylor died. Kentucky Commonwealth Attorney Tom Wine said on Friday (May 22) that his office is requesting the case against Kenneth Walker, Taylor’s boyfriend who was indicted for attempted murder of a police officer in March after …

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the world, putting the most vulnerable communities at risk for infection and economic hardship. According to a poll published by The New York Times, 49% of New York City residents are concerned about how they will afford food during the pandemic. …

New figures released by an independent research organization reveal that more than 20,000 black Americans have died from the COVID-19 disease, confirming indications that African Americans have been disproportionately impacted by coronavirus. The non-partisan APM Research Lab published the findings earlier this week in a report that breaks down coronavirus …

Ramtin Arablouei: The coronavirus is stealing our ability to grieve Burial rites and mourning customs give shape to absence; they provide cues for how to behave when your world is shaken—and for how slowly to make the transition from acute grief to normal life. As we build new practices for …

Kenneth Walker will no longer face charges of attempted murder and assault for attempting to defend his girlfriend Breonna Taylor after police raided their apartment on March 13, the commonwealth attorney for Jefferson County, Kentucky, Tom Wine, announced at a news conference Friday. However, he could still face other charges. …

Prosecutors in Louisville, Kentucky say they will drop charges against Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor, who shot at police when they entered Taylor’s home on a “no warning” warrant to search for narcotics at 1 a.m. on March 13. Police shot and killed Taylor in the incident …

Usher is yet another Atlanta celebrity that is giving back to his community to help those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Speaking to WSB-TV Channel 2 News, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is reaching out to Clayton County thanks to his New Look Foundation and has set up an emergency fund …