Nationwide — Alandria Seabron and her husband, Quentin, two African American parents from Dallas, Texas, have finally regained custody of their baby girl after she was removed from their home […]
Health
Founder of PHEN Joins Forces with Howard University and DMV Churches for Major Prostate Cancer Rally
Nationwide — Thomas A. Farrington, the President and Founder of Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), whose mission is to eliminate the African American Prostate Cancer disparity, is holding a DMV […]
Black Parents of 4-Year-Old Boy Sadly Died in Separate Car Accidents Just Hours Apart
Nationwide — Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins, an engaged African American couple from East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, were building a life together when tragedy struck and claimed both of […]
Fit to Sell: Black Real Estate Agent Sheds Over 100 Pounds, Transforms Life and Business Through Health and Home
Nationwide — In a world where the real estate market demands high energy, unwavering commitment, and a personal touch, Kimberly D. Worthy is redefining what it means to be “Fit […]
Black Founder of Nurse’s Magazine Awards Set to Honor Nursing Excellence on August 23 in Orlando, Florida
Nationwide — Dr. Donel Richemond, DBA MBA, MSN, RN, Founder and CEO of The Nurse’s Magazine is excited to announce the upcoming Nurse’s Magazine Awards 2025, a prestigious nursing awards […]
Latonya Pottain Who Starred in "My 600-lb Life" Reality Show Sadly Dies at Age 40
Nationwide — Latonya Pottain, the Louisiana woman featured on Season 11 of the reality TV show My 600-lb Life, has died at the age of 40. She is the 12 […]
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer
Nationwide — Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by […]
Pregnant Black Mom With Cancer Delivered Her Twins Early to Save Their Lives
Nationwide — Ebony Ingram, an African American mother from North Carolina who was diagnosed with leukemia while 27 weeks pregnant, delivered her twins early and started cancer treatment. With strong […]
Professor Who Teaches the History of Racism Brutally Attacked in Possible Hate Crime
Nationwide — Aki Maehara, a 71-year-old Japanese American professor who teaches about racism at East Los Angeles College in Los Angeles, California, was seriously injured after being hit by a […]
Pregnant Black Mom Declared Brain Dead 90 Days Ago, But Still on Life Support to Save Her Baby
Nationwide — The family of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, says she was declared brain dead over 90 days ago but remains on life support […]
17-Year-Old Special Needs Black Teen Arrested and Charged as Adult For Attacking a Teacher
Nationwide — The family of Peter Brown, a 17-year-old African American teen from Clute, Texas, is outraged after their son was arrested and charged as an adult for allegedly attacking […]
7-Year-Old Black Boy From Kansas Dies Days After Being Pulled From Hotel Pool
Nationwide — Zaniriusz Chambers, Jr., a 7-year-old African American boy from Wichita, Kansas, died days after being pulled from a hotel pool on May 1st. He was hospitalized in critical […]
Introducing a Holistic Reflective Mental Health Journal for Black Women Empowering Wellness and Self-Discovery
New Initiative Supports Mental Health for Black Women Nationwide — In a significant stride toward addressing the unique mental health needs of Black women, a transformative new publication entitled Mental […]
Rapper Tory Lanez Stabbed in Prison, Rushed to a Hospital to Receive Treatment
Nationwide — Rapper Tory Lanez, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed in the prison yard at California Correctional Institution (CCI) in […]
Black Mom Dies One Day After Her Son Gets Married at Her Hospital Bedside
Nationwide — Martha Jenkins Wilson, an African American mother from Valdosta, Georgia, received her final wish when her son married his fiancée beside her hospital bed, battling cancer. She died […]
Louisiana HBCU Makes History with Largest Class of Black Male Nurses
Nationwide — Last year, Southern University’s School of Nursing, an HBCU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, made history with its largest ever group of African American male nursing students. They have […]
5-Year-Old Black Boy Beaten to Death With a Belt After His Uncle Sees His Report Card
Nationwide — A horrifying tragedy has shaken the town of La Plata in southern Colombia, where a 5-year-old boy named Yosuar Smith Cabrera Caicedo was brutally beaten to death by […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Came Home From School With High Blood Alcohol Levels, Parents Demand Answers
Nationwide — The family of a 4-year-old African American girl from Prichard, Alabama, who was found nearly unresponsive at school, is demanding answers after doctors discovered her blood alcohol content […]
Pregnant Black Mom Fatally Shot in the Back in Front of Her 4 Daughters
Nationwide — Christina Lynn Rentchler, a 35-year-old African American mother from St. Louis, Missouri, was shot and killed in front of her four daughters on April 23rd. The suspect, Vanier […]
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Says She’s in Therapy and Prioritizing Herself
Nationwide — Michelle Obama revealed she’s in therapy and finally focusing on herself, now that her daughters are grown and her time in the political spotlight is over.
This Black Entrepreneur’s Haircare Line is Restoring Confidence — One Drop at a Time
Nationwide — For LaShawn Johnson, healing hair isn’t just about beauty — it’s about dignity. Her company, Sires Crown Natural Hair Essentials, began with a simple act of love: treating […]
Black College Professor Speaks Out About How She Uses Her Children's Book to Promote Mental Health Awareness
Nationwide — May is deemed Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a Professor at Alabama State University, has taken a personal call to duty to speak out about […]
23-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Stabbed to Death Days Before Her Graduation
Nationwide — Tamilore Odunsi, a 23-year-old British nursing student who had moved to Houston, Texas to pursue her degree, was tragically stabbed to death just days before she was set […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl Dies When Tree Falls on Her Family's Home in Atlanta
Nationwide — A devastating tragedy struck a southwest Atlanta neighborhood early Saturday morning when a massive tree crashed through the roof of a family’s home, killing 10-year-old A’erica Shukai Dixon […]
Teen Who Killed Her Newborn Baby Sentenced 35 to 60 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Chloe Coplen-Anderson, an 18-year-old from Sheridan County, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 35 to 60 years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder in the 2023 […]
Black Teen Dancing on Top of SUV Tragically Dies After Falling, Struck by Fire Truck
Nationwide — Nyla Simmons, an 18-year-old African American teen from St. Louis, Missouri, tragically died Saturday night after falling off the roof of a moving SUV and being hit by […]
11-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead in River Two Weeks After Attending a Birthday Party
Nationwide — Kaliyah Coa, an 11-year-old Black girl from the UK, has been confirmed dead after falling into a river on March 31. Her body was found nearly two weeks […]
Black-Owned Healthcare Firm Seeks to Hire Licensed Mental Health Therapists in Maryland
Nationwide — In response to the growing demand for culturally competent mental health services, the National Association of Maryland Therapists (NAMT), a Black-owned healthcare talent acquisition organization, is now hiring […]
Black Couple Sues Child Protective Services For Taking Their Newborn Baby
Nationwide — Rodney and Temecia Jackson, an African American couple from Dallas, Texas, are suing the state after their newborn daughter was taken from them in 2023 when they chose […]
Patient Being Transported in an Ambulance Reportedly Kills Paramedic
Nationwide — Shanetta Bossell, a 39-year-old African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing and killing 29-year-old Graham Hoffman, a local firefighter […]
21-Year-Old Black College Football Player Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself
Nationwide — Todric McGee, a 21-year-old African American college student and football player from Missouri, tragically passed away on April 19th after accidentally shooting himself at home. Police confirmed the […]
Black Corrections Officer Sadly Killed by Lightning Strike While Fishing
Nationwide — Santonio Catoe, a 39-year-old African American husband, father, and corrections officer from Maury, North Carolina, died after a lightning strike hit him while fishing. He tragically became the […]
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. […]