Nationwide — Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress who appeared on All That, was killed in a Brooklyn, New York, hit-and-run in January. More than eight months later, police […]
Health
Black Medical Student Diagnosed With Breast Cancer At Just 25 Years Old After Losing Her Mom to the Same Disease
Nationwide — Quintera Knight, an African American medical student from Morehouse School of Medicine, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, was just 25 years old and in her first year of […]
Black Educator With More Than 20 Years of Teaching Killed in Two-Car Crash
Nationwide — Rosa Green, a 61-year-old African American educator from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, died after a two-car crash Monday morning, Sept. 28. She was a longtime math teacher at […]
Black Founder of United Colors of Cancer Celebrates Reaching First 100 Voice Milestone
1,000 Voices for Cancer Equity Campaign documents the experiences of cancer patients survivors and caregivers Nationwide — Bikira Radcliffe, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at United Colors of Cancer (UCC), […]
34-Year-Old Mom Charged for Allegedly Killing Her 10-Month-Old Daughter With Morphine
Nationwide — Tynisha Lashae Jones, a 34-year-old African American mother from Anderson, South Carolina, has been charged after her 10-month-old daughter, Talayah, died from drug toxicity. Investigators said laboratory testing […]
Black Influencer Who Has Helped Thousands of People to Naturally Shed Pounds is Back With a Bigger Vision
Deidra “Dee” Smith, the weight-loss motivator regained access to her community of more than 943,000 Facebook followers after a season marked by surgery, recovery, business expansion, and the creation of […]
Black Female Captain Becomes 19th American Soldier to Die Since the Iran War Started
Nationwide — Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, a 37-year-old African American soldier from Norfolk, Virginia, sadly passed away on Sept. 18 while supporting U.S. Army operations in Doha, Qatar. The Army […]
Young Black Mom Gets 7 Years in Prison After Her 2-Month-Old Baby Became Trapped in Couch
Nationwide — Quinzena M. Rancefer, a 31-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty to neglect in the death of her 2-month-old […]
Black Surrogate Mom Loses Custody Bid Over Baby She Gave Birth to With Heart Defect
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother from Anchorage, Alaska, has lost another legal challenge in her custody dispute over the baby boy she gave birth to after […]
Black Dad Found His 4-Year-Old Daughter Upside Down in Trash Can Filled With Water and Fish
Nationwide — Jayde Wooten, a 4-year-old African American girl from Macon, Georgia, sadly died after her father found her upside down inside a large trash can filled with water and […]
Former Miss Universe Jamaica Files Lawsuit After Stage Fall That Left Her With Brain Injury
Nationwide — Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is suing the Miss Universe Organization nearly a year after a stage fall in Thailand left her with a traumatic brain injury and […]
Nolan Wells’ Autopsy Found No Water in Lungs and His Phone Data Was Deleted
Nationwide — Nolan Wells’ death remains unexplained after a state autopsy found no water in his lungs, throat, or stomach. A review of his cellphone also found that some data […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl With Sickle Cell Gets Transplant Match From Her 13-Year-Old Brother
Nationwide — Alexa Turner, a 9-year-old African American girl from Alabama, is preparing for a major medical procedure that could change her life after years of living with sickle cell […]
Porsha Williams Says She Had an Emergency Hysterectomy After Doctors Found 21 Uterine Fibroids
Nationwide — The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, who is now 45 years old, has revealed that doctors found 21 uterine fibroids in May, including one as large as a […]
Meet the Former Bank Security Guard Who Now Helps Save Lives as a Birth Doula
Nationwide — Teddy Gant Jr., a 30-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, left his job as a bank security guard to become a certified full-spectrum doula. As a male doula […]
Black Family Says Funeral Home Mistakenly Cremated Their Mom and Mixed Up Her Body
Nationwide — The family of Kimberly Moore, an African American woman who died at 61 years old, says a funeral home in Detroit, Michigan, showed them another woman’s body during […]
Man Who Helped Pregnant Woman Escape Burning Apartment May Lose Both of His Legs
Nationwide — Brian Jackson, an African American man from Riverside, California, is recovering from serious injuries after trying to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex. He underwent emergency […]
Mom Gets 13 Years For "Accidentally" Putting Her Newborn Baby in Oven Instead of Crib
Nationwide — Mariah Thomas, a 28-year-old African American mother from Kansas City, Missouri, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to the death of her 1-month-old […]
21-Year-Old HBCU Student Sadly Dies While Saving His Sister From Drowning While Kayaking
Nationwide — Dorian Jackson, an African American man from Greensboro, is being remembered by his family as a hero after he died while saving his younger sister from drowning during a […]
Lionel Richie Hospitalized for the Third Time Due to Heart Issues, 3 Tour Dates to Be Canceled
Nationwide — Legendary singer and songwriter Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again for an ongoing heart problem, forcing him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel three upcoming shows on their […]
Powerful Addiction Drama "Liquor Bank" Begins Limited Theatrical Run at Laemmle Monica Film Center
Based on a true story, Marcellus Cox’s acclaimed short film explores relapse, accountability and the life-changing power of refusing to give up on someone Nationwide — Liquor Bank, the emotionally […]
White Man From Texas Arrested After 5-Year-Old Black Girl Killed in Road Rage Shooting
Nationwide — Zah’layah Walter, a 5-year-old African American girl from Texas, was killed after someone allegedly opened fire on her family’s car in a suspected road rage shooting. Her mother […]
Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, Louis Farrakhan's Oldest Daughter, Sadly Dies at 72
Nationwide — Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, the eldest daughter of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died after spending decades serving the organization. She was known for her leadership […]
Meet the Black Grandmother Behind a Patented Plush Toy That Supports Children With Autism, ADHD and Anxiety
Nationwide — A simple wish from a granddaughter — “Nanna, I wish you could be here every night to read to me” — inspired Annette Bentley-Smith, an African American grandmother […]
White Cop Finally Charged For Hitting 9-Month Pregnant Black Woman While She Was Handcuffed
Nationwide — Carri Carrico, a former police officer from Buckeye, Arizona, is facing two felony aggravated assault charges after video footage captured her using force against people in custody, including a […]
Black Twin Sisters Born Joined at the Head Successfully Separated After Rare Surgery
Nationwide — Twin sisters Hiyab and Wuhbto, who were born joined at the head, have been successfully separated after doctors at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, […]
20-Year-Old Mom Charged After Her Newborn Baby Found Dead in Trash Bag Where She Worked
Nationwide — Stephanie Ubaldo, a 20-year-old woman from Perry, Iowa, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police found a newborn girl dead inside a trash container at […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl May Never Walk Again After Being Shot While Sleeping Inside Her Home
Nationwide — Diahmonii Hope, a 4-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, is still recovering in the hospital after she was shot twice in the back while sleeping inside her […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl With Special Needs Dies After Being Found Unresponsive on School Bus
Nationwide — Ngone Talla, a 7-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, died after she was found unresponsive in her wheelchair on a school bus Wednesday, prompting a police investigation […]
Daycare Bus Driver Charged in 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death Admits She Skipped Bus Check Because She Was Hot
Nationwide — Tametria Norry, one of three daycare workers charged in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, reportedly said she skipped a required bus check because “she was hot.” The […]
Former NBA Star Mike Sweetney Who Played for the New York Knicks Dies at 43
Nationwide — Former Georgetown basketball star Mike Sweetney, who became a first-round NBA draft pick after an impressive college career, has died at 43. His wife, India, announced his death […]
11-Year-Old Black Girl From Georgia Dies After Collapsing Following Basketball Practice
Nationwide — Emanuela Datsa, an African American sixth-grade student from Dunwoody, Georgia, sadly passed away last week after collapsing following a school basketball practice. The 11-year-old Peachtree Middle School student […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Needed Two Surgeries After Fire Extinguisher Falls on Her Foot at Daycare
Nationwide — Jynesis Daniel, a 2-year-old African American girl from McDonough, Georgia, lost one of her toes after a fire extinguisher reportedly fell from a wall and severely injured her […]
18-Year-Old Black College Student Dies After Being Dropped Off at Hospital Following Fraternity Event
Nationwide — Anthony Joseph Blas, an 18-year-old African American college student from California, died after he was taken to a hospital in an unresponsive condition. The Cal State Fullerton student had […]
Gladys Knight’s Son Says Her Husband is Pushing Her to Keep Touring "Until She Passes Away"
Nationwide — Gladys Knight continues to perform onstage despite saying she plans to cut back on touring, a decision that has intensified a public dispute between her son, Shanga Hankerson, and […]
Black Health Experts and Pioneers in Sickle Cell Disease to Convene at 2026 Annual Convention
Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, will hold its 54th annual national convention […]
Black Soldier Dies on Post After Sudden Illness, His Father Asks "Why Didn't Anyone Call a Medic?"
Nationwide — Leroy Stroud Jr., an African American soldier from Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, sadly passed away in August after reportedly becoming seriously ill following a day of duty. […]
President of Tanzania Mourns the Death of Her Husband Who Was Receiving Heart Treatment
Nationwide — Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died at 71 while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. His death has prompted […]
Black Mom Who Gave Birth to Mixed Triplets on Their Father's Birthday Almost Broke a Record
Nationwide — Nyla Craft, an African American mom from Torrance, California, welcomed a rare set of mixed triplets earlier this month, with the three boys weighing a combined 19 pounds […]
Black Woman From Kansas Who Raised Almost Ten Children Turns 107 Years Old
Nationwide — Mason Byrd, an African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, has turned 107 years old surrounded by the family she helped raise. Born in 1919, Byrd has spent […]
Actress Carla Jeffery, Best Known for Her Role in Disney's "Zombies," Has Died at 33
Nationwide — Disney Channel actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in the “Zombies” franchise, has died at 33. Her talent management company confirmed her death in a statement […]
Cassandra Wilson, Two-Time Grammy Jazz Singer, Has Sadly Passed Away at 70
Nationwide — Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer, has died at 70. The Mississippi native died Tuesday morning at her home in Jackson, surrounded by […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl With Sickle Cell Recovering After Five-Hour Brain Surgery
Nationwide — Zoey Jones, a 9-year-old African American girl from Birmingham, Alabama, is recovering after undergoing successful brain surgery to treat Moyamoya disease, a rare complication linked to sickle cell […]
7-Year-Old Black Boy Still in Coma After Being Hit By a Truck While Walking to School Bus
Nationwide — A 7-year-old African American boy, Aiden, remains in a medically induced coma after he was struck by a truck Friday morning while he was crossing a highway to […]
Actor Michael Wright, Known For His Role in "The Five Heartbeats," Dies at 70
Nationwide — Michael Wright, best known for starring in “The Five Heartbeats” and “Sugar Hill,” has died at age 70 in Los Angeles. His family said he suffered heart failure […]
Black Surrogate Mom Who Refused to Abort Baby With Heart Defect is Now in a Custody Fight With the Biological Parents
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother, remains at the center of a custody fight as the newborn she carried remains in critical condition after complex heart surgery. […]
Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges
Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]
Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike
Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]
Black Teen Knocked Unconscious in Alleged Attack at a Mental Health Facility
Nationwide — Keymon Barker, a 15-year-old African American teen from Monroe, Georgia, was attacked only hours after arriving at a mental health facility for treatment. He said another teenager hit him […]
Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance
Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]
Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]
32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission
Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]
Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color
Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]
Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018
Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]
Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis
Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]
6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]
Pregnant Black Teen Arrested for Taking Pills to Terminate Her Pregnancy at 31 Weeks
Nationwide — Syeisha Jadan Johnson, an 18-year-old African American teen from Durham, North Carolina, faces multiple charges after investigators say she took abortion pills while about 31 weeks pregnant. She later […]
Former NFL Player Gets Early Release From Prison to Be With His Dying 8-Year-Old Daughter
Nationwide — Wendell Smallwood Jr., a former NFL player, will reportedly be released from prison early to spend his 8-year-old daughter’s final days with her as she battles cancer. The […]
Meet the First Black Woman Who Makes History Leading a NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Nationwide — Dr. Monica Baskin has made history after being named director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. She became the first African American woman to lead a […]
Black Teen Battling Cancer Who Met Ludacris and Other Music Artists Sadly Passes Away
Nationwide — Leeland Harris, a 16-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, Georgia, died after a battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Days before his death, he was able […]
Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Lab Error Led to Cancer Misdiagnosis and Unnecessary Removal of Her Organs
Nationwide — Cassandra Barksdale, a 43-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, has filed a lawsuit after a laboratory error allegedly caused doctors to misdiagnose her with aggressive cancer and […]
Family of Haitian Immigrant in ICE Custody Who Froze to Death Plans Lawsuit
Nationwide — The family of Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian immigrant who died after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, plans to file a lawsuit over the circumstances […]
Black Surrogate Mom Fights for Baby’s Life After Biological Parents Ask Her to Abort
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American woman from Alaska who became a surrogate mother, is fighting to protect the baby she is carrying after the child’s biological parents allegedly […]
Meet the 11 Black Women Authors Whose New Book Just Reached #1 on Amazon in 15 Categories
Nationwide — Eleven accomplished Black women authors are celebrating that their new book, In Relentless Pursuit: The Evolution of Me, has reached #1 on Amazon in 15 different categories. Their […]