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5-Year-Old Black Boy is the Only Survivor of a Car Crash That Killed His Family in Georgia

Noah Mason and his family

Nationwide — Noah Mason, a 5-year-old boy from Bartow County, Georgia, survived a major crash on Interstate 75 that killed his parents and two older brothers in May 2024. After […]

3-Month-Old Black Baby Dies After His Dad Drowned Him in Bucket of Laundry Detergent

Jacob Moneus, Black baby who drowned in laundry detergent

Nationwide — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Lafayette, Indiana when a 3-month-old African American baby named Jacob Moneus was found dead after being drowned by his father in a bucket […]

Maggots Seen on 24-Year-Old's Body at His Wake, Family Sues Funeral Home

Torreon Williams

Nationwide — The family of Torreon Williams, 24, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against a funeral home in Chesapeake, Virginia, after they discovered maggots in his casket during an […]

Lifeguard Who Shot and Killed Black Teen Claims Self-Defense, Family Seeks Hate Crime Charges

Charles Leto and Marjay Dotso

Nationwide — Charles Leto, a 55-year-old seasonal lifeguard with the Chicago Park District, has been charged with murder and attempted murder after allegedly shooting two Black teenagers at Douglass Park. […]

Young Black Police Officer in Milwaukee Dies After Ambush During Domestic Violence Call

Kendall Corder

Nationwide — Kendall Corder, an African American police officer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has sadly passed away after being shot while responding to a domestic violence call. He and his partner […]

Missing 4-Year-Old Black Boy Found Dead Hours Later Inside a Hot Car

Kameron Williams

Nationwide — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Metter, Georgia when a missing 4-year-old boy, Kameron Williams, was found dead inside a hot car outside the Summer Trace Apartment complex. Local […]

Crews Recover Body of 13-Year-Old Black Boy Who Was Swept Away By Ohio River

Derrick Saunders Jr.

Nationwide — Derrick Saunders Jr., a 13-year-old African American boy from Louisville, Kentucky, was swept away by the Ohio River while swimming with family. Rescue crews found his body two […]

Umpire Dies After Collapsing in Heatwave at Softball Tournament

Mitchell Huggins

Nationwide — Mitchell Huggins, a 61-year-old African American man from Sumter, South Carolina, who served as an umpire for youth softball games, died over the weekend after collapsing during a […]

Georgia Man Awarded $75M After a Routine Chiropractor Visit Left Him Permanently Paralyzed

Jonathan Buckelew

Nationwide — Jonathan Buckelew, a 34-year-old man from Roswell, Georgia, who suffered a stroke after a chiropractor visit, has been awarded $75 million in damages after doctors failed to diagnose […]

19-Year-Old Black Teen Dies of Cancer Just 4 Years After Losing Her Mom to Breast Cancer

Kiera Shakoor

Nationwide — An African American family from Atlanta, Georgia, is mourning the devastating loss of 19-year-old Kiera Shakoor, who died of cancer on Sunday, June 22. She died just four […]

Black Founder to Host Community Mental Health Summit for Two Days of Radical Conversations on Wellness and Healing

Whitney Coleman

Nationwide — This BIPOC Mental Health Month, the conversation gets real. On Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025, Flourish: A Community Mental Health Summit returns as a fully […]

Man Accused of Impregnating, Killing 12-Year-Old Daughter in Florida Found Dead in Jail

Andrew Wiley and Lori Paige

Nationwide — Andrew Wiley, an African American father from Tallahassee, Florida, accused of killing his 12-year-old daughter, reportedly died in jail from natural causes before his trial.

15-Year-Old Black Teen Struck by Lightning in New York City, Knocked Him Unconscious

Yassin Khalifa

Nationwide — Yassin Khalifa, a 15-year-old African American boy from Central Park, New York, survived a lightning strike during a sudden thunderstorm while hanging out with friends. The strike knocked […]

Husband and Wife, Founders of #1 Black Doctor-Owned Vitamin Company, Tap Dr. Jay Barnett as Brand Spokesman

Darian and Dr. Karleena-McDaniel, founders of Pro Blk Health vitamins

Nationwide — Meet Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel and her husband, Darian McDaniel, the founders of ProBLK Health Vitamins, who are committed to building a healthier Black community by offering high-quality, Black […]

Black Parents Awarded $2.2M From Jury After Their Baby's Head Was Decapitated During Birth at Hospital

Traveon Taylor and Jessica Ross, parents whose baby was decapitated during birth

Nationwide — A jury in Fulton County, Georgia, has awarded $2.25 million to the grieving parents of a baby who was decapitated during childbirth—and whose autopsy was later shared online […]

28-Year-Old Black Woman Died Hours After Plastic Surgery in Miami

Ahmonique Miller

Nationwide — Ahmonique Miller, a 28-year-old African American mother from Las Vegas, died just hours after getting a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction in Miami, Florida, back in March. She […]

Wife of Eric Garner, Unarmed Black Man Killed By Police in 2014, Has Sadly Passed Away

Esaw, wife of Eric Garner

Nationwide — Esaw Snipes-Garner, the widow of Eric Garner, whose death at the hands of New York police officers helped ignite a national movement for racial justice, has passed away […]

Black Woman's Life Tragically Ended After Drunk Driver Runs Red Light in North Carolina

Rashonda Greene

Nationwide — Rashonda Greene, a 45-year-old African American woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, was killed Monday night when a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into her […]

Brain-Dead Pregnant Mom Delivers Her Baby, Will Now Be Taken Off Life Support

Adriana Smith

Nationwide — Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old pregnant African American woman from Georgia who had been brain dead for months, has finally given birth, and her family says she will now […]

Man Charged with 152 Counts for 12 Years of Sexually Abusing His Daughter, Three Children Born

Kenneth Ray Cook

Nationwide — Kenneth Ray Cook, who is from Raleigh County, West Virginia, reportedly sexually abused his daughter for 12 years, which led to the birth of three children. He now […]

Young Black Mom Charged After 2-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shoots Himself

Teasia Leonard

Nationwide — Teasia Leonard, a young African American mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, is facing a child endangerment charge after her 2-year-old son was shot inside her home. Authorities believe the […]

16-Year-Old Black Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship for Her Contributions to Medical Drone Innovation

Kande Sill

Nationwide — University Technical College (UTC) student Kande Sill, who writes under the pseudonym Kande S. Summers, a gifted 16-year-old student, has been awarded the highly competitive Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. […]

R. Kelly Reportedly Overdosed in Prison and Rushed to Hospital, His Lawyer Says

Nationwide — R. Kelly’s attorney is accusing federal prison officials of intentionally endangering the singer’s life by administering a near-fatal dose of medication while he was being held in solitary […]

2-Year-Old Missing Black Boy Found in East River, His Father Accused of Throwing Him

Montrell Williams

Nationwide — Montrell Williams, a 2-year-old African American boy from the Bronx, New York, was reported missing over a month ago. On Wednesday, police found a child’s body in the East […]

Black Pastor Shot His Wife, Then Killed Himself Outside Alabama Church

Tyler Perry

Nationwide — In 2020, Ulysses Woodard, an African American pastor from Mobile, Alabama, shocked his church community when he shot his wife, Prophetess Alisha Woodard, outside a church after a […]

Black Author Releases New Self-Help Book “Blame It on the Feel of Pain” About Detangling From Past Pain

Max W. Miller and bookcover

Nationwide — Get ready for a transformational journey toward inner peace as indie author Max W. Miller’s new self-help release, Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, inspires readers in […]

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV Talk Show Host, Dies at 52

Ananda Lewis

Nationwide — Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ and talk show host, has passed away at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed her death in a […]

6-Year-Old Black Boy Burned By Water Fountain at His School Due to a Plumbing Mishap

Idris, Black boy burned by school water fountain

Nationwide — Idris Ekeize, a 6-year-old African American boy from Orange, New Jersey, is recovering after suffering second-degree burns from drinking scalding water at his elementary school. According to his […]

Over Half of Black Women are Impacted by a Common, Intimacy-Related Infection

FemiClear

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds bacterial vaginosis (BV) recurrence drops significantly when male partners are treated, reshaping how healthcare providers and couples should […]

Jamie Foxx Tears Up During BET Awards Speech, Reflects on Near-Fatal Stroke

Jamie Foxx

Nationwide — Jamie Foxx broke down in tears while accepting the Ultimate Icon Honor at the 2025 BET Awards, opening up about his near-fatal stroke in 2023, his long recovery, […]

Black Woman from Georgia Turns 100 Years Old, Still Does Her Own Grocery Shopping

Leila Mae Williams

Nationwide — Lelia Mae Williams, an African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, is celebrating having turned 100 years old with family and friends. Her loved ones say she remains […]

Black Couple Says Starbucks Refused to Give Them Water During Medical Emergency

Kevin Key and Nelisa

Nationwide — Kevin Key and his wife, Nelisa, an African American couple from Richmond, Virginia, say a Starbucks worker refused to help them during a medical emergency because they didn’t […]

Father From Arizona Who Set His 2-Year-Old Daughter on Fire Dies in Prison

Shawn Ryan Grell

Nationwide — Shawn Ryan Grell, a man from Arizona who was sentenced to life for killing his 2-year-old daughter by setting her on fire, has died in a Tucson prison. […]

Black Mom From Ohio Upset After 10-Month-Old Baby Gets a Black Eye at Child Care

Kendra Small's daughter suffered scratches

Nationwide — Kendra Small, an African American mother from Toledo, Ohio, is demanding answers after her 10-month-old daughter came home from child care with deep scratches and a black eye. […]

Black Neurologist Launches Natural Solution For Migraines Inspired by His Son’s Pain

Dr. Kenneth Munnerlyn

Nationwide — For millions suffering in silence from chronic migraines, relief may finally be on the horizon. Dr. Kenneth Munnerlyn, an African American board-certified neurologist from Chicago, Illinois, has unveiled […]

HIV Positive Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting an 8-Year-Old Boy. His Victim Just Tested Positive

Bobby McAffee

Nationwide — Bobby McAffee, a 62-year-old African American man from St. Petersburg, Florida, who is HIV-positive, is facing charges for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy. Sadly, the child victim has […]

Tony Rose, NAACP Image Award-Winning Publisher and Pioneering Music Executive, Passes Away at 74

Tony Rose, Founder of Amber Books

Nationwide — Tony Rose, acclaimed book publisher, pioneering music executive, Vietnam War veteran, and co-founder of the influential Boston Black music scene, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May […]

9-Year-Old Black Girl From California Dies After Being Put Under Anesthesia for Dental Surgery

Silvanna Moreno

Nationwide — Silvanna Moreno, a 9-year-old girl from Southern California, died hours after a dental procedure in March. An autopsy revealed she suffered from methemoglobinemia, a rare condition triggered by […]

Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Has Sadly Died After a Brief Illness. He Was Only 70 Years Old

Rihanna and her father Ronald Fenty

Nationwide — Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70 after a brief illness, his family confirmed. He passed away early Saturday in Los Angeles, where relatives gathered to […]

Niko McKnight, Brian McKnight's Son Whom He Said Was "Born in Sin," Dies From Cancer

Brian and Niko McKnight

Nationwide — Niko McKnight, the son of R&B singer Brian McKnight and his ex-wife Julie, has died at the age of 33 following a two-year battle with cancer. The news […]

Black Mom From North Carolina Collapses, Dies While Attending Her Daughter's Graduation

Jean Byrd

Nationwide — Jean Byrd, an African American mother from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, collapsed from cardiac arrest just before she could see her daughter graduate from Parkland High School. She was […]

Tray Chaney, Actor From "The Wire," Home Destroyed in Georgia Tornado and His Son Was Thrown 300 Feet

Tray Chaney, actor from The Wire

Nationwide — Actor Tray Chaney, widely recognized for his role as Malik “Poot” Carr on HBO’s The Wire, has posted an emotional video on Instagram after a powerful tornado demolished […]

Meet the Woman Who Has Helped 1,000’s of People in Black Communities to Heal, Rest, and Reclaim Joy

Dr. Kristen Guillory

Nationwide — As Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on emotional well-being, one woman is transforming how communities of color understand healing — and the importance of joy. Dr. […]

Black Mom Regains Custody of Her Baby After "Medical Kidnapping" Case, But Still Faces Ridiculous Charges

Alandria Seabron and her daughter Jirah

Nationwide — Alandria Seabron and her husband, Quentin, two African American parents from Dallas, Texas, have finally regained custody of their baby girl after she was removed from their home […]

Founder of PHEN Joins Forces with Howard University and DMV Churches for Major Prostate Cancer Rally

Thomas A. Farrington, Founder of PHEN

Nationwide — Thomas A. Farrington, the President and Founder of Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), whose mission is to eliminate the African American Prostate Cancer disparity, is holding a DMV […]

Black Parents of 4-Year-Old Boy Sadly Died in Separate Car Accidents Just Hours Apart

Alexus Lee and John JR Collins, Black parents who died in two car accidents

Nationwide — Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins, an engaged African American couple from East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, were building a life together when tragedy struck and claimed both of […]

Fit to Sell: Black Real Estate Agent Sheds Over 100 Pounds, Transforms Life and Business Through Health and Home

Kimberly D. Worthy

Nationwide — In a world where the real estate market demands high energy, unwavering commitment, and a personal touch, Kimberly D. Worthy is redefining what it means to be “Fit […]

Black Founder of Nurse’s Magazine Awards Set to Honor Nursing Excellence on August 23 in Orlando, Florida

Dr. Donel Richemond

Nationwide — Dr. Donel Richemond, DBA MBA, MSN, RN, Founder and CEO of The Nurse’s Magazine is excited to announce the upcoming Nurse’s Magazine Awards 2025, a prestigious nursing awards […]

Latonya Pottain Who Starred in "My 600-lb Life" Reality Show Sadly Dies at Age 40

Latonya Pottain

Nationwide — Latonya Pottain, the Louisiana woman featured on Season 11 of the reality TV show My 600-lb Life, has died at the age of 40. She is the 12 […]

Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

President Joe Biden

Nationwide — Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by […]

Pregnant Black Mom With Cancer Delivered Her Twins Early to Save Their Lives

Ebony Ingram

Nationwide — Ebony Ingram, an African American mother from North Carolina who was diagnosed with leukemia while 27 weeks pregnant, delivered her twins early and started cancer treatment. With strong […]

Professor Who Teaches the History of Racism Brutally Attacked in Possible Hate Crime

Aki Maehara

Nationwide — Aki Maehara, a 71-year-old Japanese American professor who teaches about racism at East Los Angeles College in Los Angeles, California, was seriously injured after being hit by a […]

Pregnant Black Mom Declared Brain Dead 90 Days Ago, But Still on Life Support to Save Her Baby

Adriana Smith

Nationwide — The family of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, says she was declared brain dead over 90 days ago but remains on life support […]

17-Year-Old Special Needs Black Teen Arrested and Charged as Adult For Attacking a Teacher

Peter Brown

Nationwide — The family of Peter Brown, a 17-year-old African American teen from Clute, Texas, is outraged after their son was arrested and charged as an adult for allegedly attacking […]

7-Year-Old Black Boy From Kansas Dies Days After Being Pulled From Hotel Pool

Zaniriusz Chambers, Jr.

Nationwide — Zaniriusz Chambers, Jr., a 7-year-old African American boy from Wichita, Kansas, died days after being pulled from a hotel pool on May 1st. He was hospitalized in critical […]

Introducing a Holistic Reflective Mental Health Journal for Black Women Empowering Wellness and Self-Discovery

Mental Health Journal

New Initiative Supports Mental Health for Black Women Nationwide — In a significant stride toward addressing the unique mental health needs of Black women, a transformative new publication entitled Mental […]

Rapper Tory Lanez Stabbed in Prison, Rushed to a Hospital to Receive Treatment

Torey Lanez

Nationwide — Rapper Tory Lanez, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed in the prison yard at California Correctional Institution (CCI) in […]

Black Mom Dies One Day After Her Son Gets Married at Her Hospital Bedside

Samuel B. Wilson and Nakiuma Wade

Nationwide — Martha Jenkins Wilson, an African American mother from Valdosta, Georgia, received her final wish when her son married his fiancée beside her hospital bed, battling cancer. She died […]

Louisiana HBCU Makes History with Largest Class of Black Male Nurses

Southern University's School of Nursing

Nationwide — Last year, Southern University’s School of Nursing, an HBCU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, made history with its largest ever group of African American male nursing students. They have […]

5-Year-Old Black Boy Beaten to Death With a Belt After His Uncle Sees His Report Card

Yoshuar Smith Cabrera

Nationwide — A horrifying tragedy has shaken the town of La Plata in southern Colombia, where a 5-year-old boy named Yosuar Smith Cabrera Caicedo was brutally beaten to death by […]

4-Year-Old Black Girl Came Home From School With High Blood Alcohol Levels, Parents Demand Answers

4-year-old girl ingested ethanol

Nationwide — The family of a 4-year-old African American girl from Prichard, Alabama, who was found nearly unresponsive at school, is demanding answers after doctors discovered her blood alcohol content […]

Pregnant Black Mom Fatally Shot in the Back in Front of Her 4 Daughters

Christina Lynn Rentchler, pregnant Black mom shot in front of her daughters

Nationwide — Christina Lynn Rentchler, a 35-year-old African American mother from St. Louis, Missouri, was shot and killed in front of her four daughters on April 23rd. The suspect, Vanier […]

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Says She’s in Therapy and Prioritizing Herself

Michelle Obama

Nationwide — Michelle Obama revealed she’s in therapy and finally focusing on herself, now that her daughters are grown and her time in the political spotlight is over.

This Black Entrepreneur’s Haircare Line is Restoring Confidence — One Drop at a Time

Lashawn Johnson, Founder and CEO of Sires Crown

Nationwide — For LaShawn Johnson, healing hair isn’t just about beauty — it’s about dignity. Her company, Sires Crown Natural Hair Essentials, began with a simple act of love: treating […]