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Tiger Woods Tears Achilles While Training, Undergoes Surgery

Tiger Woods Achilles 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

Wendy Williams

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

Tony Toni Tone

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

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner died

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

Caleb Wilson

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

Quinton Aaron hospitalized

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

Roberta Flack

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

Black doulas and birth workers

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

Irv Gotti

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

Chloe Williams, a girl who died at school

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

Krystena Murray, woman who gave birth to 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

Voletta Wallace

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

Erin Strotman

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

Unique Gibson

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 […]

Black Mother-Son Partner to Launch Vegan Scalp and Hair Solution

Patrice Chappelle and son, Bron

Nationwide — MelanBrand Skin, the groundbreaking skincare brand founded by Patrice Chappelle and her 14-year-old son, Bron Echols, has introduced a new product to the market: MelanGrow Scalp & Hair […]

LaVar Ball's Foot Amputated Due to Medical Issue, But He's in Good Spirits

LaVar Ball

Nationwide — LaVar Ball, father of basketball stars Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, recently had his right foot amputated due to a serious medical condition. Despite the procedure, he remains […]

Black Women in Mississippi at Higher Risk of Dying from Cervical Cancer Due to Health System Failures

Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative for Economic & Social Justice

Nationwide — African American women in the Mississippi Delta are more likely to die from cervical cancer due to systemic healthcare failures, a new report finds. Limited access to medical care, […]

Firefighters Left Black Mom to Die During Medical Emergency, Family Demands Answers

Tabesha Anderson

Nationwide — Tasheba Anderson, a 52-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, died after firefighters allegedly left her in critical condition. Her family claims the first responders’ actions contributed to […]

Police Finally Make an Arrest For Black Mom and Daughter Killed in Virginia Back in 2017

Keir Johnson and daughter Chloe

Nationwide — More than seven years after Keir Johnson and her daughter Chloe disappeared, officials have arrested Chloe’s father, Carlos Johnson Jr., in connection with their presumed deaths. He’s facing […]

Arson Fire That Killed Four Black Girl Siblings in 2016 Still Remains Unsolved

Black girls killed in arson fire in Flora, Indiana

Nationwide — Eight years after an arson fire killed four young African American sisters from Flora, Indiana, their mother, Gaylin Rose, still seeks answers. No arrests have ever been made […]

Black Family Can't Bury Young Dad Because His Accused Killer is His Insurance Beneficiary

Antonio Frost, Jr.

Nationwide — Antonio Frost Jr., a 24-year-old African American man from East Point, Georgia, was killed in a domestic shooting on February 2nd. Now, his family struggles to lay him […]

Family Identifies Black Man Killed in Atlanta After Tree Fell on His Home During Storms

Edward Johnson

Nationwide — Edward Johnson, an African American man in his 60s from Atlanta, Georgia, tragically died when a large tree fell on his home during severe storms in the Grove […]

HBCU Professor Found Dead, Track and Field Coach Still Missing After Boat Spotted on Lake Oconee in Georgia

Gary Jones and Joycelyn Wilson

Nationwide — Joycelyn Wilson, a college professor of mathematics at Spelman College had been found dead, and Gary Jones, a school track and field coach remains missing after an empty […]

Wendy Williams Signs Legal Document to End Guardianship, Denies Having Dementia

Wendy Williams

Nationwide — Wendy Williams, the 60-year-old former talk show host, has taken legal action to end her court-ordered guardianship, which has been in place since 2022. On Wednesday, she signed […]

Celebrity Dentist Dr. Catrise Austin and Boxing Legend Claressa Shields Reflect on Global Success on "Let’s Talk Smiles" Podcast

Dr. Catrise Austin and Claressa Shields

Nationwide — Two of Flint, Michigan’s most inspiring figures — celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin and two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world boxing champion Claressa Shields—come together for […]

Meet the Black Mental Health Therapist Helping Women With Divorce Recovery

Angel Shaw

Nationwide — Divorce is a breaking point for many. For Angel Shaw, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC, it was the turning point that redefined her purpose. As a Black female mental health […]

Meet the Black Woman Whose Non-Profit Organization Empowers Thousands of Grieving Widows

Darlyn Turner, founder of the National Widows Association

Nationwide — Every minute you take to read this, two women will have become widows. That’s nearly 3,000 women in the United States every single day. Globally, widows face staggering […]

17-Year-Old Black Teen Student from Arkansas Dies From Flu Complications

Ca'myiah Simmons

Nationwide — Ca’myiah Simmons, a 17-year-old African American student at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, Arkansas, died on January 31st due to complications from the flu. Her death comes […]

Black Dad Killed, Son's Body 80% Burned When Their Car Was Hit By Airplane Crash in Philly

Stephen Dreuitt and his son

Nationwide — Steven Dreuitt, 37, was found dead inside a vehicle after a medical jet crashed in Philadelphia on January 31st. His son also sustained severe burns and is reportedly […]

Irv Gotti, Former Def Jam Exec Who Discovered DMX and Later Ja Rule and Ashanti, Dies at 54

Irv Gotti

Nationwide — Irv Gotti, the influential music producer, record executive, and television show creator, has passed away at the age of 54. His death was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, […]

Website Reveals the Life and Times of the Black 20th Century Medical Pioneer, Vivien Thomas

Vivien Thomas

Nationwide — Just in time for Black History Month, a new website appears (VivienThomasBook.com) with fresh findings about Mr. Vivien Thomas, the lab technician best known for his Blue Baby […]

10-Year-Old Hero Protected His Sister From Falling Debris When Plane Crashed in Philly

Andre and Ayura

Nationwide — Andre “Trey” Howard III, a 10-year-old African American boy from Philadelphia, was struck in the head by metal debris while shielding his sister, Ayura, when a plane crashed […]

4-Year-Old Black Girl in Critical Condition After Swallowing Button Battery

Camila Romero

Nationwide — Camila Romero, a 4-year-old African American girl from Southern California, is in critical condition after swallowing a button battery. Doctors removed it, but the tiny device caused severe […]

Black Woman Faces Murder Charges in Georgia After Ending Her Pregnancy

Alexia Moore

Nationwide — Alexia Moore, a 31-year-old African American woman from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with murder after taking pills to end her pregnancy. Authorities said her fetus survived for […]

4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested

Zuri Dixon

Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]

Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street

Crossing guard punched by a man

Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]

"Showtime at the Apollo" Co-Host Kiki Shepard Sadly Passes Away at 74

Kiki Shepard

Nationwide — Kiki Shepard, best known as the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at 74 after a heart attack. She built a lasting legacy on television, the stage, […]

Black Man Shot By Police Left Dying as Ambulance First Treated White Cop Having an Anxiety Attack

Dyshan Best

Nationwide — Dyshan Best, an African American man from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was shot in the back by police during a foot chase and had to wait for over 10 minutes […]

5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital

Malia Croley

Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]

Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues

Angela H. Brown, Founder of Deserve Healthy Hair

Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]

Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care

Shafia M Monroe, author of Mothering the Mother book

Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]

Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly

Taylar Williams

Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]

Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery

Kashanna Legette

Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]

Body of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Found in a Suitcase, Her Mom Faces Murder Charges

Mila Chatman

Nationwide — Mila Chatman, an 8-year-old African American girl from Cleveland, Ohio, was found buried in a suitcase alongside her half-sister. Authorities have arrested their mother, Aliyah Henderson, 28, who […]

Black Mom Says Her Autistic Son Was Abused During Therapy Session

Diana Hernandez

Nationwide — Diana Hernandez, a mother from West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking justice after her autistic, non-verbal son was allegedly abused at a therapy center. She wants the therapist […]

White House Doctor Explains President Trump's Neck Rash

Donald Trump with neck rash

Nationwide — President Trump appeared at a Medal of Honor ceremony Monday with a visible red rash on his neck, sparking speculation online. The White House quickly clarified that it […]

Deaf Black Woman Awarded $1.2M After Cop Violently Arrested Her for "Not Listening"

Andrea “Dre” Hollingsworth, Michael Rose

Nationwide — Andrea “Dre” Hollingsworth, an African American woman from Las Vegas, Nevada, who is deaf, won a $1.2 million settlement after a Nevada police officer violently pulled her from […]

Ray J’s Mom Speaks Out About His Condition, "It's Not Him Trying to Get Attention"

Ray J's mom Sonja Norwood

Nationwide — Ray J’s mom, Sonja Norwood, addressed rumors about her son’s health, confirming that his condition is serious and real. She asked fans to stop speculating and respect his privacy […]

Man Killed His Wife and Their 5 Children After Losing His Job

Ervin Antonio Lupoe and his family

Nationwide — Ervin Antonio Lupoe, an African American father of five from Los Angeles, California, fatally shot his wife and children before taking his own life in 2009. He claimed […]

Black Man Gets Kidney Transplant from Brother After 8 Years on Dialysis

Keith Preston, Willis Preston

Nationwide — Keith Preston, a 55-year-old African American man who spent eight years on dialysis, finally received a kidney from his older brother, Willis Preston, 58. The transplant gave him […]

Black Mom Survives Heart Attack, Credits Her Daughter for Saving Her Life

B’Lon Calloway, Mahogany Milton

Nationwide — B’Lon Calloway, a 42-year-old African American mother from Cleveland, Ohio, survived a sudden cardiac arrest at home thanks to her 15-year-old daughter, Mahogany Milton. Mahogany’s CPR, learned through the […]

Black Baby Makes History as the Largest Newborn Ever at a Hospital in New York

Babies at Cayuga Medical Center

Nationwide — Terrica and Shawn, the parents of a newborn at Cayuga Medical Center, were surprised when their baby boy, Shawn Jr., arrived weighing 13 pounds, making him the largest baby […]

Black Teen Basketball Player Dies After Battling Bone Cancer Despite Amputation

Jayden Bailey

Nationwide — Jayden Bailey, a 17-year-old African American high school basketball player from Lebanon, Tennessee, has sadly passed away after a years-long battle with bone cancer. Despite losing his left arm […]

Black Therapist Recognized as a Leading Expert Releases New Guide About the Challenges of Black Men

Nationwide — Licensed therapist and author Rodrego Way, LPC-S, LCDC, known as “The Therapy Coach,” announces the release of The Invisible Burden: Mental Health and Social Realities of Black Men, […]

Man Dies Saving a Passenger After His Car Got Stuck on Train Tracks

Brent Davis

Nationwide — Brent Davis, a 38-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, tragically died after his car got stuck on railroad tracks, and he tried to save a passenger before […]

Former Nursing Home Manager Faces Charges for Stealing $300K from Residents

Christina Williams

Nationwide — Christina Williams, who worked as an office manager at Venetian Gardens Nursing Home in Loveland, Ohio, has been accused of stealing more than $300,000 from over 50 residents. […]

White Man Who Shot His Black Wife 15 Times Because He Thought She Was Cheating Gets 50 Years in Prison

Brandon Dickerson, Alexis Walls

Nationwide — Brandon Dickerson, a 30-year-old white husband from Bryan, Texas, who killed his 23-year-old African American wife, Alexis Walls, in a jealous rage, has been sentenced to 50 years […]

Black Couple Mourns the Loss of Their Unborn Twin Babies While on a Cruise

Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband, John Ajaero

Nationwide — Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband, John Ajaero, who are from Maryland, are grieving after losing their twin babies after Paris went into premature labor at 21 weeks during a […]

Black Doctor Launches New Educational Kit and Wellness App for Children to Address Health Inequity Among Minorities

Dr. Dona Cooper Dockery, Founder of the Get Healthy Kidz educational kit

Nationwide — As the nation commemorates Black History Month, a new initiative is answering Dr. King’s prophetic call by addressing one of the most persistent — and preventable — forms […]

Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Legend Who Marched With MLK, Dies at 84

Jesse Jackson

Nationwide — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the modern civil rights movement, Baptist minister, and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at the age of 84, his […]

Black Mom’s Decomposed Body Found at Unlicensed Funeral Home

Estella Washington

Nationwide — The family of Estella Washington, a 74-year-old African American woman from New York, found her body among dozens of remains at an unlicensed funeral home. The shocking discovery has […]

Black Boy with Severe Heart Condition Adopted by His Doctor

True, Dr. Amy Beethe

Nationwide — True, an African American boy from Omaha, Nebraska, was just 4 years old when he faced a major heart surgery alone. Born with a severe heart defect, he […]

Pregnant Black Woman Rescued From Sinking Car Then Gives Birth to a Healthy Baby Hours Later

Shedly Apollon

Nationwide — Shedly Apollon, an African American woman from Fort Pierce, Florida, survived a crash that left her in a sinking car and then gave birth hours later. Logan Hayes, […]

Unarmed Black Mom Survives Being Shot Six Times By Police, Files $25M Lawsuit

Nationwide — Tracey Allen, an African American mother from Detroit, Michigan, survived being shot six times during a traffic stop and is now suing the officer involved and the city. She […]