Nationwide — John Amos, the iconic actor known for his groundbreaking roles in television and film, passed away more than a month ago on August 21st at the age of […]
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Actress Raven-Symoné Confirms That Her Father Has Passed Away
Nationwide — Raven Symoné recently revealed the passing of her father, Christopher Pearman, in a heartfelt post shared on Instagram. On Tuesday, October 1, the actress uploaded a touching photograph […]
NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo, 58, Sadly Passes Away From Brain Cancer
Nationwide — Dikembe Mutombo, the legendary NBA Hall of Fame center known for his signature finger wag and his impactful post-basketball career as a global ambassador, has passed away at […]
16-Year-Old Black Teen From Florida Dies in Apparent Lightning Strike While Riding His Bike
Nationwide — Cameron Day, a 16-year-old African American teenager from Pembroke Pines, Florida, tragically lost his life after an apparent lightning strike. The incident unfolded during stormy weather, and authorities […]
National HBCU Tailgate Tour Aims to Keep Fans Healthy this Football Season
Nationwide — Sports, community, culture, and health will be celebrated this fall as the HBCU Tailgate Tour highlights the new Risk Less. Do More. campaign from the U.S. Department of […]
Black Mom Says Her Toddler Lost Two Teeth at Unlicensed Day Care, Was Bleeding For Hours
Nationwide — Dashay Johnson, a first-time mother from Mint Hill, North Carolina, is speaking out after her child was seriously injured at an unlicensed daycare, hoping to prevent other parents […]
Black Couple Says a Fertility Clinic Threw Away Their Embryos, Files Lawsuit
Nationwide — Marissa Calhoun, an African American woman from Southern California, and her partner, Stephen Castaneda, are facing unimaginable heartbreak after their embryos were reportedly discarded by a top fertility […]
Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 Has Sadly Passed Away at Age 70
Nationwide — Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother to music legend Michael Jackson, passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday, as revealed […]
Black-Owned Herbal Brand Celebrates 12 Years Offering Products to Overcome Issues in the Bedroom
Nationwide — Live Natural is a Black-owned brand that has successfully been offering natural products for men suffering from erectile dysfunction since 2012. J.R. Scroggings, Founder and CEO of the […]
Founder of Black-Owned Massage Therapy & Spa Celebrates 13 Years of Wellness for the Community
Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Cameron Richards, a licensed massage therapist with over 15 years of experience who is also the Founder of Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa in Floral […]
Black High School Football Player Collapses, Dies on Field During Game
Nationwide — The Port St. Joe High School community in Panama City, Florida, is grieving the unexpected loss of standout athlete and honors student Chance Gainer. The 18-year-old collapsed during […]
Founder of Organization For Black and Brown Girls Celebrates 10 Years of Impact With “Love Your Heart” Gala and Auction
Nationwide — Essence Harris Banks, CEO and Founder of Heart N Hands, a leading nonprofit dedicated to heart health education for young girls especially disadvantaged girls of color, proudly announces […]
Black Doctor Launches New Platform to Support Dads and Combat the “Invisible Parent” Syndrome
Nationwide — Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, known as the “Dadvocate,” is excited to announce the launch of Dad-Ease, LLC, a Black-owned organization dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of the […]
In a Broken Healthcare System, Black Herbalists Lead the Charge: Karen Rose Calls for 'A Healer in Every Home'
Nationwide — As political tensions rise and the healthcare system continues to fail Black and Brown communities, the urgency of self-reliance in health has never been more unmistakable. Master Herbalist […]
Young Black Doctor From California Sadly Passes Away After Electric Scooter Crash
Nationwide — Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a 32-year-old first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, tragically lost her life in Sacramento, California, after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric […]
71-Year-Old Black Grandpa From Florida Found Dead in Nursing Home Closet, Family Seeks Answers
Nationwide — The family of 71-year-old Elin Etienne, an African American father and grandfather from North Miami, Florida, is demanding answers after a tragic incident at a local nursing facility. […]
Rapper T.I. Announces That His 20-Year-Old Son, King Harris, is Expecting His First Child
Nationwide — Rapper T.I.’s youngest son, King Harris, 20, is preparing to welcome his first child, marking a new chapter for the young artist and his family.
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
Rap Mogul Irv Gotti Confirms That He Had a Stroke and Uses a Cane to Walk
Nationwide — Irv Gotti, the renowned music producer behind hits for artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX, recently experienced a health scare. According to a representative, the 54-year-old producer […]
California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Black Teen From New Orleans Hospitalized After Drunk Driver Crashes into His Bedroom
Nationwide — A tragic incident in New Orleans left 15-year-old Jamal Jackson critically injured when an SUV crashed into his bedroom, with authorities attributing the accident to a suspected drunk […]
Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.
12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health
Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]
Rolling Stone Magazine Reveals Craig Mack Died From Complications of HIV/AIDs, Not Congestive Heart Failure
Nationwide — Rolling Stone Magazine has sparked significant controversy with its recent article revealing that late rapper Craig Mack, who passed away in 2018, did not die from congestive heart […]
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing and Eating a Cat in Front of Her Neighbors
Nationwide — A troubling incident occurred in Canton, Ohio where a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat, raising significant concerns about mental health and its […]
5-Time Suicide Attempt Survivor Hosts 5th Annual Conference That Promotes Mental Wellness Among Black Women
Nationwide — Regina Renaye, an award-winning mental health advocate and the host of the Strong Black Woman Support Group podcast, is proud to announce the 5th Annual Strong Black Woman […]
71-Year-Old Black Health Educator Launches Harriet Tubman-Inspired TV Show to Empower Girls
Nationwide — Celebrated author and health educator Karol V. Brown proudly announces her latest book, The Harriet Tubman Way: An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment, and Legendary Leadership for Girls. […]
Black Man Sues Hospital in Atlanta For Allegedly Losing Part of His Skull
Nationwide — Fernando Cluster is pursuing legal action against Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia, accusing the hospital of losing a portion of his skull following brain surgery. According […]
Black UPS Driver From Georgia Saves Elderly Woman Who Passed Out Because of the Extreme Heat
Nationwide — Raheem Cooper, an African American UPS driver from Valdosta, Georgia is being celebrated for his quick and selfless actions that saved an elderly woman in distress. He was […]
Black Mom From Texas Says Her 2-Year-Old Was Mauled to Death By Dogs While at Daycare
Nationwide — In a heart-wrenching interview, Daja Pringle, the mother of a two-year-old girl, who tragically lost her life after being attacked by three Rottweilers while at a daycare facility […]
Mom, Daughter, and Grandma Make History, Open Newest Black-Owned Integrated Health Practice in Chicago
Nationwide — Meet Iris Patterson, the Founder and CEO of Chicago Integrated Health, the newest Black-owned wellness center and medical practice in Matteson, Illinois (just 20 minutes from Chicago). Three […]
Ray J’s Mom Speaks Out About His Condition, "It's Not Him Trying to Get Attention"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Black Surrogate Mother Says She Was Misled by Chinese Parents With Dozens of Children
Nationwide — Tronderrica James, a 30-year-old African American surrogate mother from Nevada, says she was misled into carrying a baby for a Chinese couple now linked to more than 20 surrogate-born […]
New Documentary Exposes the Maternal Health Crisis in Michigan, Highlights Community Doulas as the “Frontline Defense” for Black Mothers
Nationwide — As the United States continues to grapple with the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, a new documentary released by The New Citizens Press Community Action Network […]
Black Lawyer Announces 2026 Expansion Focused on Power, Intellectual Property, and Women's Strategic Leverage
Nationwide — Tiffany Michelle Simmons, known as The Plug’s Lawyer, is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus: transforming legal expertise into scalable intellectual property for women who already hold influence […]
Black Mom Suing Hospital for Mistakenly Telling Her That Her Newborn Baby Had Died
Nationwide — LaChunda Hunter, an African American woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, is suing a hospital after staff told her newborn daughter had died, only for a doctor to later […]
Missing 18-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead Outside During Snowstorm, Possibly Froze to Death
Nationwide — Yadira Hernandez Castro, an 18-year-old Afro Latina girl from Concord, North Carolina, was found dead two days after going missing during a winter storm. Authorities say alcohol and freezing […]
Black Teen Shot in the Face Gets Her Jaw Reconstructed with AI and 3D Printing
Nationwide — Mya Buie, a 17-year-old African American girl from West Des Moines, Iowa, was shot in the face and nearly lost her jaw. However, doctors were able to use […]
16-Year-Old Black Girl Tragically Shot Dead in Her Home by Another Teen
Nationwide — Jazariah Del Toro, a 16-year-old African American teen from New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shot and killed in her home on Tuesday. Authorities say another 16-year-old boy, who […]
Black Teacher, Mom of 2, Dies Suddenly After Risky Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica
Nationwide — Regina Brumley Kerr, a 45-year-old African American mother and teacher who was living in Costa Rica, tragically passed away after complications from a tummy tuck and liposuction. She […]
White Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After the Wife Gives Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — A couple from Orlando, Florida, is suing a fertility clinic after a DNA test showed their newborn baby is not genetically related to them. They claim a mix-up […]
Black Man, 86, Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Storm
Nationwide — Alvin Mayweather, an 86-year-old African American man from Shreveport, Louisiana, sadly passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter storm, authorities said. He was found in his […]
Rapper Ye Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior, Blames it on His Mental Health
Nationwide — Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has apologized for his antisemitic actions, including selling swastika T-shirts and making offensive statements. He said he wants forgiveness from those he […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Three Black American Siblings Sadly Killed in Car Accident During Family Vacation in Kenya
Nationwide — Three Black American siblings, Emmanuel DeLeon, Kairu Winkelpleck, and Njeri DeLeon, tragically died in a devastating car crash during a family vacation in Kenya. The crash killed two […]
13-Year-Old Black Girl Jumped to Her Death, Her Mom Blames the Child-Welfare System
Nationwide — Jade Smith, a 13-year-old African American girl from Brooklyn, New York, died in January 2023 after jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge. Her mother says the city’s child-welfare system […]
10-Month-Old Black Baby Still Struggling with Botulism Linked to ByHeart Formula
Nationwide — Ashaan Carter, an African American baby from Portland, Oregon, is still fighting infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula, which was later recalled nationwide. He remains on a feeding tube […]