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Meet the Black Woman Empowering Others, Using Her Own Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health

Necia B

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

Tyron McAlpin violent arrest

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

Cierra Stockard dolphin accident

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

Three women who died in Belize resort

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

Mia Love died after battling cancer

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

Kourtni Smith, died after battling 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

George Foreman

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

Nick Cannon with his kids

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

Tracy Morgan sick at Knicks game

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

Youtuber P2istheName, Philip Enewally, found dead

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

Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, twin brothers who died in Bell Mountain

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

NYC man eating rat

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

Tyler Perry during Angie Stone's funeral

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

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 […]

Actor Terry Crews' Wife, Rebecca, Reveals She Has Parkinson’s Disease

Rebecca King-Crews

Nationwide — Rebecca King-Crews, the wife of actor Terry Crews, has been quietly battling Parkinson’s disease for nearly a decade. She has now shared her experience publicly after a recent […]

Tiger Woods Asked “I’m Being Arrested?” in Released Body Camera Footage After Crash

Tiger Woods body camera footage

Nationwide — Body camera footage shows Tiger Woods being arrested after a rollover crash in Florida that led to a DUI investigation. He underwent field sobriety tests at the scene, […]

Black Dad Has Limbs Amputated After Routine Dental Visit Triggers Gum Bleeding

Davon Vanterpool

Nationwide — Davon Vanterpool, a 34-year-old African American man from Denton County, Texas, left a dental visit with bleeding gums and an infection. Within weeks, sepsis set in, forcing doctors […]

Black Baby Fatally Shot While Inside Stroller During Drive-By Shooting in Brooklyn

Kaori Patterson-Moore

Nationwide — Kaori Patterson-Moore, a 7-month-old African American child from New York City, was killed after being struck by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Brooklyn. Two suspects […]

Black Man with Disability Fined $345 for Parking Work Truck in His Own Driveway

Bali Ramnarace

Nationwide — Bali Ramnarace, an African American handyman from Boynton Beach, Florida, who is handicapped, was fined $345 by the city for parking his work truck in the driveway of […]

Black Woman Killed in Zip-Lining Accident While on Vacation in Puerto Rico

Tamirah Dix

Nationwide — Tamirah Dix, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, died in Puerto Rico after suffering a head injury while zip-lining. Her family is arranging to bring her body back […]

Missing Black Mom of 3 Finally Found Living in a Los Angeles Storm Drain

Jameelah Robinson

Nationwide — Jameelah Robinson, a 43-year-old African American mother of 3 from Los Angeles, was found living in a storm drain after years of struggling with drugs and mental health issues. […]

Young Black UPS Driver Shot Dead While Trying to Recover His Stolen Truck

Michael Hunter, UPS driver

Nationwide — Michael Hunter, a 36-year-old African American UPS driver, was shot and killed while trying to recover his stolen truck on Chicago’s South Side. Police are investigating the shooting, […]

Black Man, Paralyzed After a Car Crash, Learns to Walk Again and is Now a Teacher

Ronnie "Tre" Lawson

Nationwide — Ronnie “Tre” Lawson, an African American educator from Macon, Georgia, who survived a 2017 car crash that caused a spinal cord injury, is living beyond what doctors first […]

Black Mom of 6 Survives Domestic Shooting, But Remains in Critical Condition

Jakeitha Price

Nationwide — Jakeitha Price, a 45-year-old African American mother of 6 from DeKalb County, Georgia, survived a domestic shooting that left her critically wounded. Her partner, 43-year-old Calvin Morton, shot her […]

Black Woman Sues Her Employer After She Was Fired for Being "Slow" During Her Chemo Treatment

Cindy Hawthorne

Nationwide — Cindy Hawthorne, an African American woman who works as a civil rights compliance investigator at Georgia State University, says the university fired her after cancer treatments slowed her […]

Missing Black Boy With Autism Found Dead in Lake Near Home

Na’Sean Kirkland

Nationwide — Na’Sean Kirkland, a 13-year-old boy from Maitland, Florida, was found dead in a small lake near his home after going missing for two days. The boy, who had […]

Black Woman Wins $18M After Losing Her Leg Because of Delayed Hospital Treatment

Jamie White

Nationwide — Jamie White, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who lost her leg after a hospital allegedly delayed treatment, has won $18 million in a malpractice […]

8-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Choking on a Grape at School

Nicholas Gray

Nationwide — Nicholas Gray, an 8-year-old African American boy from Manvel, Texas, died after choking on a grape during snack time at school. Staff tried to save him using the […]

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 […]