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.
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15-Year-Old Black Teen Struck by Lightning in New York City, Knocked Him Unconscious
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. […]
5-Year-Old Black Twin Sisters Drown in Pool During Family Vacation While Under Teen Supervision
Nationwide — Parker and Paisley Sandidge, 5-year-old African American twins from Georgia, were visiting Florida with their family when they sadly drowned in a rental home pool in Kissimmee. Authorities […]
Founder of Black-Woman Led Nonprofit Expands Black Maternal Mental Health Advocacy With Inaugural Rest, Repair, and Resistance Day
Nationwide — Founded by Kay Matthews after the stillbirth of her daughter, Troya Simone, and her own experience with undiagnosed postpartum depression, The Shades of Blue Project has grown into […]
Family Shocked as Black Teen Dies Suddenly the Day Before His High School Graduation
Nationwide — Dominic McClair, an 18-year-old African American teen from Virginia Beach, Virginia, died suddenly the day before his high school graduation. His family said doctors later confirmed he suffered […]
Mom Faces Murder Charges After Beating and Stomping Her 2-Year-Old Daughter to Death
Nationwide — Jessica Wilson, a 29-year-old mom from Alachua County, Florida, allegedly assaulted her 2-year-old daughter at their home. The toddler suffered critical injuries and later died after several days […]
Meet the Black Literacy Advocate Urging the NAACP to Do More For Children With Dyslexia
Nationwide — Clarice Jackson, a nationally recognized literacy advocate, educational leader, and founder of the Black Literacy Matters® Conference 2027, is calling on the NAACP and Decoding Dyslexia to work […]
Black Woman Who Shed 100 Pounds is Now Helping Women Across the Country Reclaim Their Health
Nationwide — After losing more than 100 pounds and transforming her own health, Deidra Smith has turned her personal success story into a mission to help other women achieve lasting […]
Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head
Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend While 8-Months Pregnant
Nationwide — Jariah Edwards, an African American teen from Arizona, was shot while 32 weeks pregnant after her ex-boyfriend tracked her down while on vacation in San Diego, California. Her […]
Pregnant Black Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Another Pregnant Mom of 5
Nationwide — Aaniyah Nowden, an African American woman from Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justina Wallace, another African American woman with five […]
Black Mom Rescues Her 3-Year-Old Daughter From Burning Apartment, But Suffers Severe Burns
Nationwide — Miracle Keith, an African American mother from Conway, South Carolina, saved her 3-year-old daughter, Amiri, from a burning apartment during an early morning fire on May 30. Both […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Black Mom Sets Herself on Fire Inside Home, Killing Herself and Her 3-Year-Old Disabled Child
Nationwide — Destiny Wilson, a 34-year-old mother from Virginia, died after setting herself on fire inside a Hampton home. Her 3-year-old daughter with disability also died after flames spread through […]
16-Year-Old High School Football Player Dies After Long Battle With Rare Illness
Nationwide — Gunnar Redding Bible, a 16-year-old African American teen from Loganville, Georgia, has sadly died after a rare illness and an extended stay in the hospital. Loganville High School […]
Black Educator Launches Book Tour to Help Reduce Stress, Brings Free Wellness Sessions to Communities Across America
Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, a fitness instructor, educator, and wellness advocate with over 16 years of experience, has launched a national community wellness book tour in support of her […]
Psi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to Host Inaugural Brazoria County Lupus Walk on May 30th
“Pearland in Purple” brings the first-ever lupus awareness walk to Brazoria County in partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America and the City of Pearland Nationwide — Brazoria County is […]
Black Woman-Owned Health Organization Redefines Wellness Through a Groundbreaking Four-Fold Holistic Care Model
Woman-led, Black-owned integrated health organization combines mental health therapy, fitness, nutrition, and bodywork to transform lives across Chicago communities. Nationwide — Iris Nichole Patterson, the Founder of Chicago Integrated Health, […]
Mom Accused of Locking Herself and Her 3 Kids in Running Car in a Garage
Nationwide — Alicia Cade, an African American mother from Springville, Alabama, is facing attempted murder charges after authorities accused her of locking herself and her three children inside a running […]
Black Teen Suspiciously Found Hanging From a Tree on Church Grounds After Being Missing for Over a Week
Nationwide — Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old African American girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead on church property after being reported missing in late April. Local police have already […]
Father Gets 5 Years in Prison After His Dogs Attacked His 3-Year-Old Daughter
Nationwide — Warren Houston, an African American father from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sentenced after the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Kingsley, who was killed in a pit bull attack. […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
Nationwide — Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help […]
Daughter of Elderly Black Woman Who Died After Attacking a Tim Horton's Employee Says Her Mom Was “Wronged”
Nationwide — Anita Grayson, a 75-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, died after a fight inside a Tim Hortons following a dispute over a drive-thru order. Her daughter, Tawanda […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Graduates High School After Surviving Cancer Four Times
Nationwide — Makayla Nelson, an African American teen from Tyler, Texas, will graduate from Tyler High School after having survived cancer four times during her childhood. Even as she celebrates […]
Black Author and Holistic Healer Reaches #1 on Amazon in 11 Categories Before His Book Even Releases
Stop Drop & Roll by Jeffrey V. Noble achieves 11 documented #1 Amazon rankings during the pre-order phase, seven weeks before the official June 30th release date, outselling Dr. Joe […]
Family Mourns Loss of 4-Year-Old Black Girl After Year-Long Battle With Cancer
Nationwide — Kaisa Leigh Miller, a 4-year-old African American girl from Mexia, Texas, died after a year-long battle with cancer that started when she was 3 years old. Her family […]
Black Mom Blames Chicago Public Schools, Says Teacher Assaulted Her 12-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Markeita Brown, the mother of Malachi, a 12-year-old African American boy from Chicago, Illinois, is blaming Chicago Public Schools for how it responded after her son was allegedly […]
Drake’s Dad, Dennis Graham, Opens Up About Lung Cancer After Being Mentioned on New Album
Nationwide — Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has drawn attention after Drake revealed details about his health in new music from his album Iceman. Dennis later confirmed he had lung cancer in […]
Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player, Dies at 47 After Brain Tumor Battle
Nationwide — Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died at 47 after an eight-month battle with an aggressive brain tumor. He leaves behind a 13-year professional career […]
Black Mom of 3 Tragically Struck By a Train Survives, But Has Both Legs Amputated
Nationwide — Sonja Celius, an African American mother of 3 from Phoenix, Arizona, was struck by a train on April 25 while visiting from Nevada. She suffered severe, life-threatening injuries and […]
Meet the 108-Year-Old Black Woman Who Still Drives and Works Out Three Times a Week
Nationwide — Susan Young Browne, an African American woman from Dover, Delaware, still drives and works out three times a week at 108 years old. She keeps a daily exercise […]
Why Human Hair Braided Wigs Are Replacing Synthetic Options for Black Women
Nationwide — As braided wigs continue to grow in popularity, more Black women are moving away from synthetic options and choosing human hair braided wigs for a more natural, comfortable, […]
Woman Gives Birth to Quadruplets After Doctors Initially Told Her She Was Having Triplets
Nationwide — Rachael Simba, a woman from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, gave birth to quadruplets after doctors initially told her she was expecting triplets. She delivered four premature babies at Kilimanjaro Christian […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl Suffers Brain Injury After School Police Body-Slammed Her, Officer Not Fired
Nationwide — Ke’Nadie Cathey, a 14-year-old African American girl from North Carolina, suffered a brain injury after a school resource officer body-slammed her during a fight outside West Charlotte High School. […]