Nationwide — TV host and sportscaster Bryant Gumbel was rushed to a New York City hospital after a medical emergency at his Manhattan apartment Monday night. The 77-year-old remains under […]
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Black Mother Says Son With Special Needs Left Alone in Classroom After School
Nationwide — Sierra Waire-Minix, an African American mother from Galveston, Texas, says her 10-year-old son with special needs was found locked inside a classroom after school hours, prompting an investigation and […]
Family of Former NFL Player Who Died in Police Custody Says He Struggled With Mental Health
Nationwide — Doug Martin, an African American NFL player, died after being taken into police custody in Oakland, California. His family revealed that he had been struggling with mental health […]
Texas Black Woman Wins Battle Against Stage 4 Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Nationwide — Shewanna Strickland, an African American woman from Killeen, Texas, was diagnosed with stage 4 triple negative breast cancer in 2024. After months of chemotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy, she […]
Black Mom Surprised With Marriage Proposal Moments After Giving Birth
Nationwide — Challis Bell, a 28-year-old African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, got a double dose of joy when her boyfriend proposed to her just moments after she gave birth […]
13-Year-Old Black Boy Paralyzed During a School Football Game, Suffers Severe Spinal Injury
Nationwide — Kelvin Howard, a 13-year-old African American boy from Macon, Georgia, was left paralyzed after a football accident during a middle school game. Now, with his mother by his […]
Singer D'Angelo Dies Just Months After Angie Stone from Pancreatic Cancer
Nationwide — Neo-soul icon D’Angelo — who shared a son with fellow singer Angie Stone — has died at the age of 51, just months after Stone’s passing earlier this […]
14-Year-Old Black Boy Shot Dead While Playing Video Games in His Bedroom
Nationwide — Du’wan Morgan, a 14-year-old African American teen from Glasgow Village, Missouri, was shot and killed while playing video games in his bedroom after gunfire erupted between two groups […]
Black Mom Says Her 5-Year-Old Daughter is Unrecognizable After Being Beat Up By 10-Year-Old Kids
Nationwide — Antavia Kennibrew, an African American mother from Cleveland, Ohio, says her 5-year-old daughter was left unrecognizable after being lured away and beaten by a group of boys under […]
First Known Black Female Two-Time Brain Aneurysm Survivor Completes Sprint Triathlon
Nationwide — In an extraordinary triumph of faith, perseverance, and strength, Michelle Houston has become the first known Black female two-time brain aneurysm survivor to successfully complete a sprint triathlon, […]
6-Year-Old Black Girl Who Died on a School Field Trip, Family Releases Statement and Photo
Nationwide — The family of Victoria King, a 6-year-old African American girl, from Paulding County, Georgia, is devastated and searching for answers after she tragically died during a school field […]
Black Man Dies After Police Thought He Was High on Drugs. He Was Having a Stroke
Nationwide — Kingsley Fifi Bimpong, an African American man from Eagan, Minnesota, died after police and jail officers mistook his stroke for drug impairment. A federal lawsuit claims he was […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl from Georgia Sadly Dies After Long Battle with Leukemia
Nationwide — Quinteriyah Ashley, a 14-year-old African American girl from Dublin, Georgia, died after a long battle with leukemia. Her courage, strength, and love for learning left a lasting mark […]
Woman Broke into Boyfriend's House and Cut Open His Genitals
Nationwide — Jeanita Hopings, a 45-year-old African American woman from Toledo, Ohio, is wanted by police after allegedly breaking into her boyfriend’s home and cutting his scrotum open with a […]
Deion Sanders to Undergo Surgery For Blood Clots, "I'm Hurting Like Crazy"
Nationwide — Deion Sanders shared that he will undergo a medical procedure to treat blood clots in his legs, but remains positive he’ll return to coaching at Colorado soon. During […]
14-Year-Old Black Teen Shot By a White Lifeguard is Slowly Recovering, But is Paralyzed
Nationwide — Jeremy Herred Jr., an African American teen from Chicago, Illinois, who was shot by a former lifeguard over the summer, is slowly recovering after more than three months […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Collapses and Dies at After-School Program, Family Seeks Answers
Nationwide — Precious Lewis, a 7-year-old African American girl from Evansville, Indiana, died after collapsing at an after-school care program. Her family said they are still searching for answers about […]
19-Year-Old Black Student and Aspiring Model Loses Legs and Fingers After Mistaking Meningitis for Flu
Nationwide — Ketia Moponda, a 19-year-old who dreamed of becoming a model, lost both legs and several fingers after mistaking meningitis for the flu. She collapsed in her college dorm […]
Pregnant Black Woman Survives Being Shot 10 Times Outside Her Home in Memphis
Nationwide — Kierra Maxwell, an African American mother from Memphis, Tennessee, was pregnant when she was ambushed in her driveway and shot ten times. Her boyfriend was killed during the […]
Local Community Joins Parade to Support 9-Year-Old Black Boy Battling Cancer
Nationwide — Terence Harris Jr., a 9-year-old African American boy from Alliance, Ohio, was surprised with a parade of hundreds of people and more than 100 vehicles, all coming together […]
8-Year-Old Black Boy Tragically Dies Hours After Backyard Swing Set Collapsed on Him
Nationwide — Cortez “CJ” Williams Jr., an 8-year-old African American boy from St. Louis County, Missouri, died after a backyard swing set collapsed on him. Though he first appeared fine, […]
Assistant Principal Killed By Her Husband While at School in Front of Students
Nationwide — Nerissa Lee, an assistant principal at Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn, Illinois, was killed by her husband in a shooting outside the campus on Tuesday afternoon. Her mother […]
6 Years Later, the Family of Missing Black Postal Worker Still Seeking Answers
Nationwide — The family of Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, is still seeking answers six years after she went missing. Coles was three months pregnant […]
Black Author Aims to Break Generational Cycles, Challenges the Prison of the Mind in Black Families
Author Jasmine Shegog’s first adult book equips readers with faith-rooted tools to heal trauma, reclaim emotional strength, and build lasting legacies. Nationwide — Author and entrepreneur Jasmine Shegog has released […]
Police Arrest Parents and Grandparents After 2-Month-Old Baby's Death
Nationwide — A 2-month-old baby’s parents and grandparents from Brunswick County, North Carolina, have been arrested and charged after the child died in February. Authorities say all four face charges […]
Black Mom Upset After 8-Year-Old Son Suffers Neck Injury on School Playground
Nationwide — Fatiha King, an African American mother from Apollo Beach, Florida, is demanding answers after her 8-year-old son Bryson came home with a swollen abrasion on his neck. She […]
Black Author Releases New Book About Breaking Generational Curses
Nationwide — Sernesha Burston, an African American author from Atlanta, Georgia, has released You Are The Generational Curse Breaker, a powerful, truth-telling guide for the chosen ones, the cycle shifters, […]
Black Woman Found Dead, Decaying in Prison Cell Weeks After Giving Birth
Nationwide — Sheqweetta Vaughan, a 32-year-old African American woman held at a northeast Georgia prison, was found dead in her cell back in July. Months after giving birth, her body […]
17-Year-Old Teen Receives Heart Transplant, But Sadly Remains on Life Support
Nationwide — Landon Daesch, a 17-year-old from St. Louis, Missouri, finally received a new heart after months of waiting. His family celebrated the transplant, but complications soon placed him back […]
Sick Rapist Arrested For Potentially Infecting Up to 400 Men With STDs
Nationwide — Jonathan Carl, a 42-year-old man from London, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for rape and reckless HIV transmission. Police believe he may have exposed hundreds […]
Former Miss North Carolina Diagnosed with Rare Aggressive Cancer at 21 Years Old
Nationwide — Carrie Everett, 21, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in 2024, has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer just months after passing on her crown. She […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years Helping People Increase Their Body’s Mitochondria Using Natural Nutrition
Nationwide — Rodger Hill, the CEO and Co-Founder of More Mito LLC, a high-tech nutritional company, has developed a pioneering approach to address a critical but often overlooked factor, mitochondrial […]
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 […]