Nationwide — At least 18 people have died and more than 120 others were injured after the roof of a popular nightclub called Jet Set collapsed early Tuesday in Santo […]
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Black Mental Health Professional’s Book “Just Add Sugar to Make Lemonade” Offers a Sweet, Structured Path to Managing Anxiety
Nationwide — Just Add Sugar to Make Lemonade: Transform Anxiety into Positivity by seasoned mental health professional Whitney Coleman, LICSW, LCSW-C, has officially hit Amazon Bestseller status, resonating with readers […]
Four Deputies From the Same Sheriff's Office in Texas All Committed Suicide Within 6 Weeks
Nationwide — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas is grappling with the aftermath of four deputy suicides in just six weeks, deeply affecting both active and retired officers. These […]
Mississippi Man Sentenced for Stabbing His Paralyzed Father to Death
Nationwide — Kristopher BoClair, an African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for stabbing his father, Kenneth BoClair, who was paralyzed and bedridden.
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Others, Using Her Own Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health
Nationwide — Necia Brunson, a 31-year-old inspirational African American woman professionally known as Necia B., is using her voice to spark healing across the country. A Philadelphia native who grew […]
Black Mom of 4 with Breast Cancer Launches TV Show to Inspire Others
By Prattay Mazumdar Nationwide — The first time Linda Washington spoke about her breast cancer, she never expected that her words would become a lifeline for thousands. In the quiet […]
Phoenix Police Officers Who Brutally Attacked Deaf Black Man Suspended For One Day
Nationwide — Three Phoenix police officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, an African American man who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, have been disciplined one year […]
Black Woman Injured in Jamaica Dolphin Accident, Family Seeks Help
Nationwide — Cierra Stockard, an African American woman from Nashville, Tennessee, is recovering in Jamaica after a dolphin swimming accident during her spring break vacation. The fall caused significant injury, […]
Families of 3 Women Found Dead in Belize Hotel Speak Out After Cause of Death Is Confirmed
Nationwide — Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26 — three young women from Revere, Massachusetts — tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning while vacationing in Belize […]
Mia Love, America's First Black Republican Woman in Congress, Dies at 49
Nationwide — Mia Love, an African American woman who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on March 23rd at the age of 49 after a three-year […]
35-Year-Old Black Mom of 5 Dies After Long Battle with Terminal Cancer
Nationwide — Kourtni Smith, an African American mother of five children from PG County, Maryland, has sadly passed away in hospice care, surrounded by family. Diagnosed with Stage 3 invasive […]
George Foreman, Boxing Legend and Entrepreneur, Sadly Dies at 76
Nationwide — George Edward Foreman Sr., the two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist who became a beloved household name through his bestselling George Foreman Grill, has died at […]
Nick Cannon Says He Wants to Have More Kids Despite Already Having 12
Nationwide — Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old TV host and entertainer, has expressed he is still open to expanding his family. Despite already having 12 children with six different women, Cannon […]
Comedian Tracy Morgan Gets Sick at New York Knicks Game, Taken Away in a Wheelchair
Nationwide — Tracy Morgan experienced a medical emergency while attending the New York Knicks’ game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 17. The 56-year-old comedian […]
26-Year-Old YouTuber "P2istheName" Dies After Collapsing, He Had 4M Subscribers
Nationwide — Philip Enewally, a 26-year-old African American YouTuber who called himself “P2istheName”, has died unexpectedly at the age of 26 after collapsing in front of his L.A. apartment. Authorities […]
19-Year-Old Black Twin Brothers Found Dead in Georgia, Family Rejects Murder-Suicide Theory
Nationwide — Twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis were found dead with gunshot wounds on Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Georgia on March 8th, with authorities suggesting a […]
NYC Man Caught on Video Eating Dead Rat on Bronx Sidewalk
Nationwide — An African American man in New York City shocked passersby when he was seen eating a dead rat off a Bronx sidewalk. A witness filmed him dissecting the […]
Tyler Perry Demands Answers During Singer Angie Stone's Funeral Service
Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry delivered an emotional eulogy at Angie Stone’s funeral, calling out the music industry for failing the late singer. The service, held at Word of Faith […]
Tiger Woods Tears Achilles While Training, Undergoes Surgery
Nationwide — Tiger Woods is facing another setback in his comeback journey. The 49-year-old golf icon announced on Tuesday that he tore his Achilles while training for the upcoming PGA […]
Wendy Williams Passes Hospital Evaluation, to Appear on "The View" For First Time in 4 Years
Nationwide — Wendy Williams has announced that she successfully passed a medical evaluation after being hospitalized for a wellness check. The 60-year-old former talk show host was removed from her […]
Tony! Toni! Toné! Group Member D'Wayne Wiggins Dead at 64 After Cancer Battle
Nationwide — D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member and guitarist of the iconic R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has passed away at the age of 64. His family confirmed the news […]
Black Congressman Sylvester Turner Dies After Attending Trump's State of the Union Address
Nationwide — Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who was also the former mayor of Houston, Texas, has died at 70 years old, just two months after joining Congress. He was hospitalized […]
HBCU Student Caleb Wilson Died After Alleged Hazing, Fraternity Members Lied to Police
Nationwide — Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old African American student at Southern University, reportedly died after being punched in the chest during an alleged hazing ritual. Police were initially told he […]
Actor Quinton Aaron from "The Blind Side" Hospitalized After Coughing Up Blood
Nationwide — Quinton Aaron, best known for his role as Michael Oher in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock, was hospitalized in Southern California after he woke up with a […]
Roberta Flack, Who Won 5 Grammys and Released 20 Albums, Has Died at 88
Nationwide — Roberta Flack, the iconic singer, songwriter, and pianist who won five Grammy Awards and released over 20 albums, has passed away at the age of 88. Best known […]
Hundreds of Black Doulas and Birth Workers to Convene at 3rd Annual Doula Conference
Nationwide — The SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (SMC Doulas) proudly presents the 3rd SMC Doula Conference, a groundbreaking event designed to uplift, educate, and empower birth […]
Irv Gotti Died After Suffering a Stroke While Eating Chinese Food, His Brother Says
Nationwide — Irv Gotti’s brother, Chris Lorenzo, revealed that the music mogul suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke before his death. He rarely visited doctors, and when he did, he didn’t […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Collapsing at School in Memphis
Nationwide — Chloe Williams, an 8-year-old African American girl from Memphis, Tennessee, recently died after collapsing at her school. The second-grader was playing on the playground when the incident occurred […]
White Woman from Georgia Sues Fertility Clinic After Giving Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — Krystena Murray, a white woman from Savannah, Georgia, is suing Coastal Fertility Specialists after an IVF mix-up led her to give birth to a Black child who isn’t […]
Voletta Wallace, Mother of Notorious B.I.G., Has Sadly Died at 78
Nationwide — Voletta Wallace, the mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78. She died Friday morning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, while in hospice […]
Former Nurse Charged With Abusing Black Babies Released on $20K Bond
Nationwide — Erin Strotman, a former NICU nurse from Richmond, Virginia, is facing charges of malicious wounding and child abuse after allegedly causing bruises and fractures on babies in her […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Weighs 500 Pounds to Host SuperSize Your Life Expo in Two Cities
Nationwide — Unique Gibson, a 500-pound African American woman, entrepreneur, retired social worker, and lifelong advocate of fat activism and size inclusivity, is hosting the 2025 SuperSize Your Life Expo […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl One of Four Killed in Birthday Party Shooting in Stockton, California
Nationwide — Maya Lupian, an 8-year-old African American girl from Stockton, California, was among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party. She was just two weeks […]
Black Psychologist Releases Two Transformational Books to Heal, Empower, and Uplift Our Community
Nationwide — Celebrated clinical psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Gloria Morrow has released two powerful books that are already sparking conversations, healing hearts, and igniting personal transformation: Becoming A Brand […]
Black Mom Says Her Pregnant Daughter Was Ignored While in Active Labor Because of Paperwork
Nationwide — Kashena Manuel says her daughter, Kiara, faced dangerous delays at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, while in active labor. Videos she recorded show staff prioritizing paperwork […]
HBCU Grad and AKA Member Tangela Q. Parker Joins Planned Parenthood Southeast as Senior Vice President of External Affairs
Nationwide — Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) has appointed Tangela Q. Parker as Senior Vice President of External Affairs, bringing a powerful blend of healthcare leadership, brand strategy, and community advocacy […]
Pregnant 19-Year-Old Black Teen Dies in Thanksgiving Car Crash, Her Mom Critically Hurt
Nationwide — Jaylah Donald, a 19-year-old African American pregnant woman from Newton County, Georgia, died in a late-night crash that also left her mother in critical condition. Troopers said an […]
California Hospital Seeks Public's Help to Identify Black Patient They've Been Treating
Nationwide — California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who has been receiving medical care for several days with […]
Officers Avoid Jail Time After Black Man Paralyzed During ‘Rough Ride’ In Police Van Without Seatbelt
Nationwide — Richard “Randy” Cox, an African American man from New Haven, Connecticut, who was left paralyzed while in police custody, continues to see the legal fallout of his case […]
11-Year-Old Black Boy Dies in Front of His Mom After Doctor Said He Had a "Virus"
Nationwide — Frankie-Rae Law, an 11-year-old boy from Braintree, England, died suddenly in front of his family only hours after doctors assured his mother that his sore throat was “just […]
70-Year-Old Black Cancer Survivor Reveals How She Reclaimed Her Hair and Her Life With Plant-Based Products
Nationwide — At 70 years young, Annie Harrison, a vibrant African American woman, has faced double-negative Breast Cancer not once, but twice. Her journey through diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy […]
Georgia Family Celebrates 1-Year-Old Black Girl Who Beat Kidney Cancer
Nationwide — Calayah, a 1-year-old African American girl from North Druid Hills, Georgia, who has spent most of her short life fighting kidney cancer, celebrated a major milestone at the […]
Devoted Black Husband of 30 Years and Dad of 4 Tells His Powerful Story in New Memoir “Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying”
Nationwide — Author, educator, and urban scholar Duane Bowser, also known as The Black Dot, announces the release of his highly anticipated memoir, Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying: I […]
Hospital Fires Doctor and Nurse Who Denied Pregnant Black Mom Who Gave Birth in Her Car
Nationwide — Franciscan Health Crown Point, a hospital in northwest Indiana, has taken the drastic step of firing both the doctor and nurse involved in the care of 38-year-old Mercedes […]
Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year
Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]
Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54
Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]
Black Mom Charged With Attempted Murder for Trying to Terminate Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Jocelyn Byrum, a 20-year-old African American woman from South Carolina, now faces serious charges after police said she tried to end her pregnancy without medical help. Investigators said […]
Beyoncé Fan Who Went Viral Dies at 25, Just Months Before Her Wedding
Nationwide — Sydney Hardeman, who went viral in 2019 for her stunned reaction to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, has died at 25. Her family says she took her own life, leaving […]
New York Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Shot in NYC, Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Nationwide — New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. Police are actively searching for the suspect, and no […]
Jesse Jackson Remains Hospitalized, is Receiving Life-Support Assistance
Nationwide — Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, a legendary African American leader from Chicago and one of the most influential figures of the modern civil rights movement, is […]
A Hospital Needs Help Identifying Two Patients Hooked Up to Breathing Tubes
Nationwide — Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking the public to help identify two unconscious men on breathing tubes who have been treated there this week after arriving without […]
Black Mom of 3 Transforms from 800 Pounds to Nearly 300 Pounds, Looks Completely Different
Nationwide — Marla McCants, an African American woman who once weighed nearly 800 pounds, has lost almost 500 pounds and completely transformed her life. Today, she thrives as a motivational speaker, […]
2-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Doctor's Decimal Error Leads to Fatal Overdose
Nationwide — De’Markus Page, a 2-year-old African American boy from Ocala, Florida, died after a doctor allegedly removed a decimal point in his prescription, causing him to receive ten times […]
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Has Been Hospitalized at 84
Nationwide — Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized and is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder he has been managing for […]
NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]
Man Gets 20 Years in Prison After 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies of Fentanyl Overdose
Nationwide — Michael Reed, a 28-year-old man from Mansfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing serious injury to his 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, […]
Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboys Football Star, Has Passed Away at 24
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, a rising NFL talent known for his relentless motor and quiet leadership, has tragically passed away at the age of 24, the […]
Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership
Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. […]
Man Faces Death Penalty for Killing White Teen Pregnant Girlfriend Who Refused Abortion
Nationwide — Donovan Faison, a 23-year-old man from Florida, was found guilty of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend, Kaylin Fiengo, and her unborn child after she refused to get an abortion. A […]
Black Mom Gets New Kidney from Her Daughter After Years on Dialysis
Nationwide — Monica Fox, an African American mother from Chicago who once battled kidney failure, received a life-saving kidney transplant from her daughter, Olivia, nearly a decade after first being diagnosed […]
9-Year-Old Black Boy Suffers Severe Burns After Tablet Charger Sparks Fire on His Necklace
Nationwide — Ashtyn Pitts, a 9-year-old African American boy from Jena, Louisiana, was severely burned after his metal necklace got tangled in his tablet charger while he was asleep. His […]
Black Psychologist and Entrepreneur Overcomes Two-Time Battle with Breast Cancer
Nationwide — Dr. April T. Berry, a licensed psychologist, professor, and entrepreneur, was diagnosed in January 2023 with Stage II Breast Cancer. Most of 2023 was spent undergoing 6 rounds […]
Black Nurse Practitioner Wins Prestigious Nurse Innovator Award for Mobile Mental Health Leadership
Nationwide — Joanne Patterson, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, founder of Nurse Practitioners on Wheels®, has been named the recipient of the Nurse Innovator Award by The American Psychiatric Nurses Association, honoring […]
Trump Confuses Dementia Test with an IQ Test, Then Calls Jasmine Crockett a "Low IQ Person"
Nationwide — President Trump stirred controversy after appearing to boast about his performance on a dementia screening test while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One. The president claimed he […]