Nationwide — NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, requiring doctors to remove nearly half of one of his kidneys. The former Miami […]
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Kiah Duggins, Beloved HBCU Law Professor Among 67 Killed in DC Plane Crash
Nationwide — 30-year-old Kiah Duggins, an African American law professor at Howard University and a Harvard Law graduate, was among the victims of a devastating midair collision between an American […]
Family Files Lawsuit After Black Woman's Body Found Frozen to Death on Hospital Roof
Nationwide — The family of Chelsea Adolphus, 28, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Illinois after she was found dead on the hospital’s […]
Black Mom Seeks Kidney Donor to Save Her 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Life
Nationwide — Shannon Randleston, a 38-year-old African American mom from Vicksburg, Mississippi, is desperately searching for a kidney donor to save her five-year-old daughter, A’Rihanna Ames. The young girl’s kidney […]
Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Lyft Driver Refuses Her a Ride Because of Her Weight
Nationwide — Dajua Blanding, a Detroit rapper known as Dank Demoss, is suing a Lyft driver for refusing her a ride because of her size. The driver, who arrived in […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Drinking Milkshake at a Cafe
Nationwide — Mia St Hilaire, a 12-year-old Black girl from London, tragically died after consuming a milkshake at a local cafe that was prepared in an unclean blender, triggering a […]
Black Mom Delivers Baby in Krispy Kreme Parking Lot During Snowstorm in Alabama
Nationwide — Sha’nya Bennett, an African American mother from Alabama, gave birth to her son in a Krispy Kreme parking lot after a rare snowstorm made it impossible to reach […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her Son's Dead Body Was Found in a Pond
Nationwide — Laequan Little, 26, was found dead in a pond at an apartment complex in Greensboro, North Carolina after being reported missing on New Year’s Eve. His mother, Tamika […]
Founder of Black-Owned Irth App Launches “Crown Rewards” for Parents to Earn Cash, Baby Products, and Services
Nationwide — Kimberly Seals Allers, the founder of Irth, the #1 app for Black parents to rate and review maternity and pediatric doctors and hospitals, has announced the launch of […]
13-Year-Old Black Teen Runaway Found Dead in Fire, But Police Say She Was Stabbed
Nationwide — Ka’Niyah Baker, a 13-year-old African American girl from Sumter, South Carolina who was reported missing on January 12th, was found dead after a fire at a vacant home […]
10-Year-Old Blind Boy and His Family Who Lost Their Home in L.A. Wildfires Have Raised $350K
Nationwide — Grayson Roberts, a 10-year-old boy from Los Angeles, California who is legally blind due to a chromosomal disorder, lost his home in the destructive Eaton fire in Altadena […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Board of 13 Influential Leaders to Support Mental Health Access for Black Women and Girls
Nationwide — Nijiama Smalls, Founder and Visionary of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, is proud to announce the establishment of its inaugural Advisory Board, a powerful coalition […]
Young Black Mom of Two and Her Unborn Baby Killed in Crash in South Carolina
Nationwide — Marie Jabbie, a 24-year-old pregnant African American mother from Greenville, South Carolina, tragically died along with her unborn child in a car accident. According to authorities, Jabbie veered […]
Black Woman from Maryland Turns 109, Possibly the Oldest Person in the Entire State
Nationwide — Daisy Rhem, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, is celebrating having turned 109 years old. Born in 1916 in Amelia, South Carolina, she credits her […]
Legendary Black Actress Found Dead After L.A. Wildfire Destroyed Her Home
Nationwide — Retired actress Dalyce Curry, who was 95 years old, tragically died after a devastating wildfire destroyed her home in Altadena, California. Her family initially hoped she had escaped, […]
4-Year-Old Boy From Maryland Killed as His Parents Argued on Christmas Eve
Nationwide — Jacobi Jones, a 4-year-old African American boy from Baltimore, Maryland, was tragically shot and killed by his father, Mark Jones, during an argument on Christmas Eve. His mother […]
Black Therapist’s Amazon #1 Bestseller Inspires Readers to Heal Trauma Through Creativity
Nationwide — Haitian-American author and expressive arts therapist Helen Joseph, LMHC is excited to announce that her newly released book, Healing What Words Won’t Reach: A Guide to Using Creativity […]
Black Father Died in L.A. Wildfire, Stayed Behind to Wait For Ambulance For His Disabled Son
Nationwide — The devastating loss of Anthony Mitchell Sr., 67, and his son, Justin, highlights the severe challenges faced by disabled individuals during natural disasters. A retired salesman and double […]
Man Arrested For Body-Slamming Woman During Violent Road Rage Attack in Massachusetts
Nationwide — Gladior Kwesiah, a 26-year-old man from Rhode Island, is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting a woman in a violent road rage incident in Massachusetts. The attack left […]
Twitch's Mom Speaks Out, Says His Wife's Drug Abuse Claims Are "Misleading" and "Hurtful"
Nationwide — Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mother, Connie Boss Alexander, is publicly criticizing Allison Holker, the late dancer’s widow, for claims made in her new memoir alleging that he struggled with […]
‘Real Housewives’ Star Eboni K. Williams is Now a Single Mom at 40 by Choice Thanks to IVF
Nationwide — Eboni K. Williams, who is a lawyer and former Real Housewives of New York City star, recently shared her journey to becoming a single mother via IVF. In […]
Actress Vanessa Williams' Mom, Helen Louise Williams, Sadly Dies at 85
Nationwide — Vanessa Williams’ mother, Helen Louise Williams, sadly passed away on December 28th at the age of 85. She died peacefully in London from complications of acute liver failure […]
Black Newborn Baby With Fractured Leg Sparks Child Abuse Investigation at Virginia Hospital
Nationwide — Noah Hackey, a newborn African American baby from Henrico County, Virginia, suffered a fractured tibia while in the NICU at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in September 2023. His parents, […]
The State of Black Family Health Launches MLK Weekend in Tampa by Black Nurses
Nationwide — This MLK Weekend in January 2025, The Color of Wellness is proud to launch The State of Black Family Health, a powerful event series designed to advocate for […]
Young Black Woman Set on Fire While Walking to Store in North Carolina, Suspect Held on $1M Bond
Nationwide — Ashanti Downey, a 21-year-old African American woman from Sanford, North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022, was attacked and set on fire, leaving her with severe burns […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen From Mississippi Dies During Tornado, Tree Falls on Her Home
Nationwide — Ty’Keria Rogers, an 18-year-old African American teen from Natchez, Mississippi, tragically died when a tree fell on her home’s porch during a severe tornado on December 28. Despite […]
Richard Parsons, First Black CEO of Time Warner, Has Sadly Passed Away at Age 76
Nationwide — Richard Parsons, the former CEO of Time Warner and Chairman of Citigroup, has died at the age of 76 at his Manhattan home, following a long battle with […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen, Aspiring Basketball Player Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting
Nationwide — Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve while outside at a friend’s house. Her mother, Brittany, […]
Singer Eddie Levert's Daughter, Ryan, Dies at the Age of 22
Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan […]
12-Year-Old Black Boy From Texas Beats Leukemia After Three-Year Battle
Nationwide — Michael “MJ” Dixon, a 12-year-old African American boy from Killeen, Texas, is now cancer-free after a three-year battle with leukemia. In 2023, he celebrated his health victory by […]
Two Black Teens From New Orleans Killed in Car Crash Involving Shoplifting Suspect
Nationwide — Giselle Smith and Semaj Morris, two African American 17-year-old teens from New Orleans, Louisiana, were killed in a crash on December 11. The crash happened when their car […]
3-Year-Old Girl From Texas Beats Cancer, Celebrates Finishing Chemotherapy
Nationwide — Late last year, SaMiyah Fowler, a 3-year-old African American girl from Killeen, Texas, finally beat cancer after completing her chemotherapy treatments. Her family happily celebrated as she rang […]
Black Parents Killed in Fiery Tesla Crash, Leave Behind Two Children
Nationwide — Jahmale and Tracey Ledeatte, who are from New Rochelle, New York, died in a tragic car crash on December 3rd. The couple, ages 46 and 44, were killed […]
Jamie Foxx Recovering After Glass Thrown at His Face During Restaurant Altercation
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx, who recently turned 57 years old, was celebrating his birthday when an altercation at a Beverly Hills restaurant left him needing stitches. A glass thrown from […]
Former NFL Player Randy Moss Reveals His Cancer Diagnosis, Surgery
Nationwide — Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss has revealed that he has been battling cancer. The Minnesota Vikings legend shared the news in an Instagram post, saying he […]
Black Mom From Florida Demands Answers After a Teacher Allegedly Hit Her 5-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — A mother of a 5-year-old African American boy from Miami Gardens, Florida, is seeking answers after her son came home from school with a deep cut on his […]
Radio Host Robin Ayers Dies at 44, One Year After Battling Cancer
Nationwide — Robin Ayers, a beloved radio host and entertainment reporter at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio in Los Angeles, has died at age 44, just one year after being diagnosed […]
Black Girl Disney Co-Founder Dies From Food Allergy at Holiday Event
Nationwide — Dominique Brown, a 34-year-old Disney influencer from California known as HellooDomo, tragically died after an allergic reaction at a holiday food event in Los Angeles. Co-founder of Black […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl From Houston Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver, Mom Still Recovering
Nationwide — Ivory Giselle Smith, a 7-year-old African American girl from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver who ran a red light and crashed into her […]
Black Mom Raising Autistic Son Gets Diagnosed Herself With Autism Later in Life, Says the System Fails Black Women
Nationwide — Amina Phelps, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, was raising her autistic 9-year-old son A.J. when she began to suspect that she herself may also be autistic. […]
Policy Changes Could Jeopardize Kidney Patients in 2025. Here’s What You Can Do to Help
Nationwide — Lisa Parker never thought she’d be living her life around dialysis treatments. Diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease without warning, she found herself thrust into a whirlwind of […]
Nick Cannon Reveals He's Been Diagnosed With Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nationwide — Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old TV host, actor, and musician, recently opened up about living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The host of The Masked Singer shared how he […]
TikTok Creator Found Dead 10 Days After Reported Missing
Nationwide — Jiare Schneider, a 31-year-old aspiring TikTok creator from Clayton County, Georgia, was found dead after being missing for more than a week. His body was discovered in a […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes Reveals He Had Emergency Surgery After Health Scare
Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes addressed his congregation at The Potter’s House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, just a week after a serious health scare. The 67-year-old pastor had been […]
Doctors Question if Kamala Harris was Tipsy in Bizarre New Video Message
Nationwide — Kamala Harris sparked online debate after posting a Thanksgiving video message wherein she appeared with slurred speech and half-closed eyes. Many people, including some experts, are now speculating […]
Dashcam Shows Black Mom From Houston Being Mowed Down By Cop, In Front of Her Children
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 […]
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 […]