Nationwide — Desire Pool, a 41-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, tragically died after being hit by a police car on September 19. Bodycam footage released before Thanksgiving shows […]
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7-Year-Old Black Student Found 'Hanged' in School Bathroom, Parents Demand Answers
Nationwide — A 7-year-old African American boy from Waldorf, Maryland, was found unconscious in a school bathroom after an alleged bullying incident involving a 4th grader. The 2nd grader, discovered […]
‘Find A Black Doctor’ Online Directory Now Lists Health Professionals in All 50 States
Comprehensive Directory Aims to Address Health Disparities in Black Communities Nationwide — In a significant step towards reducing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare for Black communities across […]
T.D. Jakes is Now Stable After Medical Emergency on Stage, Not His First Health Scare
Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes, a popular pastor and the founder of The Potter’s House of Dallas, Texas, is reportedly in stable condition after experiencing a medical emergency during a […]
Lizzo Looks Completely Different After Shedding Pounds, Shows Off on Instagram
Nationwide — 36-year-old singer Lizzo has taken to Instagram to showcase her ongoing weight loss and share a fun moment with her mom, Shari Johnson-Jefferson. In a lighthearted video, the […]
Denzel Washington Opens Up About His Former Struggle With Alcohol
Nationwide — Denzel Washington is nearing a decade of sobriety, proudly stating, “I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since” giving up alcohol at age 60. Now preparing to celebrate his […]
Two Black Therapists Launch New Workbook For Transforming Relationships, One Chapter at a Time
Nationwide — Jessica Harris, LPC, and Miranda Campbell, LCSW, are thrilled to announce the release of their groundbreaking new book, Attachment Style Makeover: A Workbook for Transforming Relationships. This empowering […]
Child Disney Star Skai Jackson, Now 22 Years Old, is Expecting Her First Baby
Nationwide — Skai Jackson, a 22-year-old African American actress, has achieved remarkable success throughout her career and is now embracing a new chapter — motherhood. Best known for her role […]
Black Founder of Prostate Cancer Organization Launches New Online Precision Medicine Site
Genetic Testing May Help Identify Black Men at Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Nationwide — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), whose mission is to eliminate the prostate cancer racial […]
21-Year-Old Raising His 4 Siblings Since Their Mom Died Surprised With $40K and a New Car
Nationwide — Good Morning America recently delivered a heartwarming surprise to Armorion Smith, a dedicated young African American man from Detroit who took on the role of caregiver for his […]
Former Immigrant Who Came to America With Just $100 is Now an Award-Winning Mental Health Expert Who Has Transformed Over 30,000 Lives
Nationwide — Meet Honour Sithole, a renowned Black mental health advocate and Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, who immigrated to the United States in the year 2000 with only $100 in his […]
NMAC Launches Campaign to Encourage HIV Conversations Among Black Women
Nationwide — NMAC, formerly known as the National Minority AIDS Council, has launched Fuck Fear>Be Free – a stigma reduction campaign to bring HIV testing, prevention, and treatment conversation into […]
Family of 19-Year-Old Killed in Robbery Wanted his Hair as a Keepsake But Says Funeral Home Lost It
Nationwide — Kenneth Thomas, a 19-year-old Black teen from Texas, was tragically killed during a robbery on August 26 in Houston’s Fifth Ward. His grieving family, seeking comfort in a […]
Musician Prince's Younger Sister, Tyka Nelson, Dies at Age 64
Nationwide — Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of legendary musician Prince, has passed away at the age of 64. The news was shared by her cousin, Charles “Chazz” Smith, who […]
Black Mom of 5 May Be Permanently Disabled After Being Attacked Following a Night Out
Nationwide — Javoni Fortner, a hardworking African American mother of five with two jobs from Houston, Texas, could possibly be permanently disabled after being attacked following a night out with […]
Music Icon Quincy Jones Has Sadly Passed Away at 91
Nationwide — Quincy Jones, a pioneering figure in the music industry whose influence spanned generations and genres, has passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Bel-Air, […]
The State of U.S. Charity Care: Solutions to Improve the Patient Experience and Achieve More Equitable Health Outcomes
New Research from the Health Equity Collaborative Nationwide — Today, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), a diverse community comprised of dozens of national, public health, patient advocacy, and multicultural organizations […]
Black Mom Files Lawsuit Against AI Chat Service After Her Son Took His Life
Nationwide — Megan Garcia, an African American mother from Orlando, Florida, is grieving the tragic loss of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer, and is now seeking justice. Garcia claims that […]
15-Year-Old Charged For Death of Black Woman Killed While Delivering Mail
Nationwide — In the latest tragedy underscoring Chicago’s ongoing battle with gun violence, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the July killing of U.S. Postal Service […]
Mom Left 3 Kids Home Alone For Days While She Traveled Out of State for a Liposuction Surgery
Nationwide — Domonique Knowles, a 32-year-old mother from Westlake, Ohio, is facing potential jail time after leaving her children home alone for nearly three days while she traveled to Florida. […]
Black Groom, Father of 4 Shot and Killed in Front of His New Bride on Their Wedding Day
Nationwide — Tyrek Burton, a 37-year-old father of four from Greensboro, North Carolina, was tragically killed just hours after his wedding, leaving his family devastated and seeking justice. Burton had […]
Meet the Black Woman Who Has Helped 3,000+ Seniors Receive Expert Medicare Guidance
By Kendra Jones Nationwide — Melissa D. Hall, the visionary founder of Hall Insurance Group, has made significant strides in the field of senior care by guiding over 3,000 seniors […]
24-Year-Old Black Woman Found Dead By Family Members in Town For Her Graduation
Nationwide — Monet Newton, a 24-year-old African American woman from Glendale, Arizona, was tragically killed in what police have described as a murder-suicide. Newton, who had just completed her master’s […]
19-Year-Old Black Mom, 3-Month-Old Daughter From Michigan Killed in Crash
Nationwide — Journee Padgett, a 19-year-old mother from Monroe County, Michigan, and her 3-month-old daughter, Alanee, tragically lost their lives in a devastating car crash on a Tuesday morning, authorities […]
Meet the 3 Sisters Working at the Same Hospital, Following in Their Mom's Footsteps
Nationwide — Three African American sisters — Nicole Gibbs, 30, and her twin sisters Caitlin and Courtney, 22 — all work at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, continuing […]
Black Woman From Maryland Launches Much-Needed Adopt-a-Mom Program
Nationwide — Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival […]
Family and Friends Mourn Black High School Senior From Maryland Killed in Crash
Nationwide — Family, friends, and teammates gathered on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to 17-year-old Sanaa Vil, an African American high school senior from Brookeville, Maryland who tragically lost […]
Finfe$t Wealth and Health Event to be Hosted by Black-Owned Financial Empowerment Movement and More
dfree® Financial Freedom Movement & Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents dfree® FINFE$T Powered by Prudential Financial and RWJBarnabas Health. “Wealth Protected by Health” is […]
Black Mom Who Lost Her 24-Year-Old Son is Now Helping Other Families Prepare for the Worst
Nationwide — Family is everything. This sentiment resonates deeply with Roberta Moore, an African American mom from PG County, Maryland who found herself grappling with the devastating loss of her […]
Whitney Houston's Grammy-Winning Mom, Cissy Houston, Dies at 91
Nationwide — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, has passed away at the age of 91. She […]
Black Mom, 1-Month-Old Twin Babies Confirmed as the Youngest Victims Killed by Hurricane Helene
Nationwide — Kobe Williams, a 27-year-old African American mom and her newborn twin sons, Khyzier and Khazmir, have been named as the youngest victims of Hurricane Helene, as questions emerge […]
John Amos Died From Heart Failure and Was Cremated 9 Days After His Death
Nationwide — John Amos, the iconic actor known for his groundbreaking roles in television and film, passed away more than a month ago on August 21st at the age of […]
Actress Raven-Symoné Confirms That Her Father Has Passed Away
Nationwide — Raven Symoné recently revealed the passing of her father, Christopher Pearman, in a heartfelt post shared on Instagram. On Tuesday, October 1, the actress uploaded a touching photograph […]
NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo, 58, Sadly Passes Away From Brain Cancer
Nationwide — Dikembe Mutombo, the legendary NBA Hall of Fame center known for his signature finger wag and his impactful post-basketball career as a global ambassador, has passed away at […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen From Florida Dies in Apparent Lightning Strike While Riding His Bike
Nationwide — Cameron Day, a 16-year-old African American teenager from Pembroke Pines, Florida, tragically lost his life after an apparent lightning strike. The incident unfolded during stormy weather, and authorities […]
National HBCU Tailgate Tour Aims to Keep Fans Healthy this Football Season
Nationwide — Sports, community, culture, and health will be celebrated this fall as the HBCU Tailgate Tour highlights the new Risk Less. Do More. campaign from the U.S. Department of […]
Black Mom Says Her Toddler Lost Two Teeth at Unlicensed Day Care, Was Bleeding For Hours
Nationwide — Dashay Johnson, a first-time mother from Mint Hill, North Carolina, is speaking out after her child was seriously injured at an unlicensed daycare, hoping to prevent other parents […]
Black Couple Says a Fertility Clinic Threw Away Their Embryos, Files Lawsuit
Nationwide — Marissa Calhoun, an African American woman from Southern California, and her partner, Stephen Castaneda, are facing unimaginable heartbreak after their embryos were reportedly discarded by a top fertility […]
Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 Has Sadly Passed Away at Age 70
Nationwide — Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother to music legend Michael Jackson, passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday, as revealed […]
Black-Owned Herbal Brand Celebrates 12 Years Offering Products to Overcome Issues in the Bedroom
Nationwide — Live Natural is a Black-owned brand that has successfully been offering natural products for men suffering from erectile dysfunction since 2012. J.R. Scroggings, Founder and CEO of the […]
Founder of Black-Owned Massage Therapy & Spa Celebrates 13 Years of Wellness for the Community
Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Cameron Richards, a licensed massage therapist with over 15 years of experience who is also the Founder of Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa in Floral […]
Black High School Football Player Collapses, Dies on Field During Game
Nationwide — The Port St. Joe High School community in Panama City, Florida, is grieving the unexpected loss of standout athlete and honors student Chance Gainer. The 18-year-old collapsed during […]
Founder of Organization For Black and Brown Girls Celebrates 10 Years of Impact With “Love Your Heart” Gala and Auction
Nationwide — Essence Harris Banks, CEO and Founder of Heart N Hands, a leading nonprofit dedicated to heart health education for young girls especially disadvantaged girls of color, proudly announces […]
Black Doctor Launches New Platform to Support Dads and Combat the “Invisible Parent” Syndrome
Nationwide — Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, known as the “Dadvocate,” is excited to announce the launch of Dad-Ease, LLC, a Black-owned organization dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of the […]
In a Broken Healthcare System, Black Herbalists Lead the Charge: Karen Rose Calls for 'A Healer in Every Home'
Nationwide — As political tensions rise and the healthcare system continues to fail Black and Brown communities, the urgency of self-reliance in health has never been more unmistakable. Master Herbalist […]
Young Black Doctor From California Sadly Passes Away After Electric Scooter Crash
Nationwide — Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a 32-year-old first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, tragically lost her life in Sacramento, California, after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric […]
71-Year-Old Black Grandpa From Florida Found Dead in Nursing Home Closet, Family Seeks Answers
Nationwide — The family of 71-year-old Elin Etienne, an African American father and grandfather from North Miami, Florida, is demanding answers after a tragic incident at a local nursing facility. […]
Rapper T.I. Announces That His 20-Year-Old Son, King Harris, is Expecting His First Child
Nationwide — Rapper T.I.’s youngest son, King Harris, 20, is preparing to welcome his first child, marking a new chapter for the young artist and his family.
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
Rap Mogul Irv Gotti Confirms That He Had a Stroke and Uses a Cane to Walk
Nationwide — Irv Gotti, the renowned music producer behind hits for artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX, recently experienced a health scare. According to a representative, the 54-year-old producer […]
California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Black Teen From New Orleans Hospitalized After Drunk Driver Crashes into His Bedroom
Nationwide — A tragic incident in New Orleans left 15-year-old Jamal Jackson critically injured when an SUV crashed into his bedroom, with authorities attributing the accident to a suspected drunk […]
Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.
12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health
Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]
Rolling Stone Magazine Reveals Craig Mack Died From Complications of HIV/AIDs, Not Congestive Heart Failure
Nationwide — Rolling Stone Magazine has sparked significant controversy with its recent article revealing that late rapper Craig Mack, who passed away in 2018, did not die from congestive heart […]
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing and Eating a Cat in Front of Her Neighbors
Nationwide — A troubling incident occurred in Canton, Ohio where a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat, raising significant concerns about mental health and its […]
5-Time Suicide Attempt Survivor Hosts 5th Annual Conference That Promotes Mental Wellness Among Black Women
Nationwide — Regina Renaye, an award-winning mental health advocate and the host of the Strong Black Woman Support Group podcast, is proud to announce the 5th Annual Strong Black Woman […]
71-Year-Old Black Health Educator Launches Harriet Tubman-Inspired TV Show to Empower Girls
Nationwide — Celebrated author and health educator Karol V. Brown proudly announces her latest book, The Harriet Tubman Way: An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment, and Legendary Leadership for Girls. […]
Black Man Sues Hospital in Atlanta For Allegedly Losing Part of His Skull
Nationwide — Fernando Cluster is pursuing legal action against Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia, accusing the hospital of losing a portion of his skull following brain surgery. According […]
Black UPS Driver From Georgia Saves Elderly Woman Who Passed Out Because of the Extreme Heat
Nationwide — Raheem Cooper, an African American UPS driver from Valdosta, Georgia is being celebrated for his quick and selfless actions that saved an elderly woman in distress. He was […]
Black Mom From Texas Says Her 2-Year-Old Was Mauled to Death By Dogs While at Daycare
Nationwide — In a heart-wrenching interview, Daja Pringle, the mother of a two-year-old girl, who tragically lost her life after being attacked by three Rottweilers while at a daycare facility […]
Mom, Daughter, and Grandma Make History, Open Newest Black-Owned Integrated Health Practice in Chicago
Nationwide — Meet Iris Patterson, the Founder and CEO of Chicago Integrated Health, the newest Black-owned wellness center and medical practice in Matteson, Illinois (just 20 minutes from Chicago). Three […]
Young Dad From Texas Charged After Giving 4-Month-Old Baby Gasoline to Drink
Nationwide — Edgar James Bridgemon, a 24-year-old father from Paris, Texas is facing serious charges after allegedly attempting to kill his 4-month-old daughter by giving her gasoline to drink. The […]