Black America Breaking News for the African American Community

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman March 24, 2024 Naomi Osaka advances to the third round of the Miami Open after her defeat of Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina. Naomi Osaka is on a mission to be the No. 1 tennis player in the world–again. The new mother has advanced to the third round …

If all you’re planning to give for the holidays this season is some quality time, you may not be alone.  According to Accenture, a global professional services company, many individuals polled in its annual holiday retail survey said in lieu of gifts, they’re looking to spend more meaningful time with …

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While Memphis is often hailed as the birthplace of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll music, there’s an equally revered hero in the heart of this cultural haven — its soul food. Each March, the city hosts a delicious journey known as Memphis Black Restaurant Week, when locals and visitors alike …

by Daniel Johnson March 24, 2024 Tilghman was originally arrested on drug-related charges. Isaiah Tilghman, a 33-year-old prison escapee, was captured on March 22 in Philadelphia after U.S. Marshals and Fugitive Task Forces in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh facilitated the arrest in conjunction with Philadelphia police. As CBS News reports, Tilghman …

Just as you should participate in annual physical check-ups, this year, Chase is reminding you to check on your financial health.  How strengthening your financial health can set your family up for success. (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) “Communities of color in general are impacted more when there’s economic uncertainty,” Diedra …

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Kaydan Fisher and her mother, Demetric Fisher, will always be grateful to pediatric cardiologist Dr. Avichal Aggarwal.  According to People, Fisher was celebrating her daughter’s 10th birthday when she texted a photo to Aggarwal, who monitored Kaydan until she was 6 due to a congenital heart defect. He then moved …

by Daniel Johnson March 24, 2024 Vaughan Gething, a Zambian-born lawyer, is now the First Minister of Wales. Vaughan Gething, a Zambian-born lawyer, became the first Black European head of government and the first Black head of government in the United Kingdom after being elected by the Welsh Parliament and …

America’s largest credit union has the greatest discrepancy in mortgage approval rates between white and Black borrowers of any major lender. According to a CNN analysis of the most recent data available from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in a trend that peaked last year, Navy Federal Credit Union approved …