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 […]
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Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Weighs 500 Pounds to Host SuperSize Your Life Expo in Two Cities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Founder of More Life Magazine Unveils Its First Black Breast Health Issue
Nationwide — Jasmine Dionne Souers, Editor of More Life Magazine and President and CEO of The Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance, is proud to announce the release of its 2025 […]
Tiger Woods Announces That His Mom, Kultida, Has Sadly Passed Away
Nationwide — Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that his mother, Kultida Woods, has passed away at the age of 81. In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, the legendary […]
Black Mom Gets 15 Years for Burying Her 1-Year-Old Son in Sand to Be Washed Out to Sea
Nationwide — Shamika Mitchell, a 38-year-old mother from Michigan, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after abandoning her 1-year-old son in the Florida surf in November 2023. She […]
Dwyane Wade Reveals He Had Kidney Surgery to Remove Cancerous Tumor
Nationwide — NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, requiring doctors to remove nearly half of one of his kidneys. The former Miami […]
Kiah Duggins, Beloved HBCU Law Professor Among 67 Killed in DC Plane Crash
Nationwide — 30-year-old Kiah Duggins, an African American law professor at Howard University and a Harvard Law graduate, was among the victims of a devastating midair collision between an American […]
Family Files Lawsuit After Black Woman's Body Found Frozen to Death on Hospital Roof
Nationwide — The family of Chelsea Adolphus, 28, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Illinois after she was found dead on the hospital’s […]
Black Mom Seeks Kidney Donor to Save Her 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Life
Nationwide — Shannon Randleston, a 38-year-old African American mom from Vicksburg, Mississippi, is desperately searching for a kidney donor to save her five-year-old daughter, A’Rihanna Ames. The young girl’s kidney […]
Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Lyft Driver Refuses Her a Ride Because of Her Weight
Nationwide — Dajua Blanding, a Detroit rapper known as Dank Demoss, is suing a Lyft driver for refusing her a ride because of her size. The driver, who arrived in […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Drinking Milkshake at a Cafe
Nationwide — Mia St Hilaire, a 12-year-old Black girl from London, tragically died after consuming a milkshake at a local cafe that was prepared in an unclean blender, triggering a […]
Black Mom Delivers Baby in Krispy Kreme Parking Lot During Snowstorm in Alabama
Nationwide — Sha’nya Bennett, an African American mother from Alabama, gave birth to her son in a Krispy Kreme parking lot after a rare snowstorm made it impossible to reach […]
Black Mom Speaks Out After Her Son's Dead Body Was Found in a Pond
Nationwide — Laequan Little, 26, was found dead in a pond at an apartment complex in Greensboro, North Carolina after being reported missing on New Year’s Eve. His mother, Tamika […]
Founder of Black-Owned Irth App Launches “Crown Rewards” for Parents to Earn Cash, Baby Products, and Services
Nationwide — Kimberly Seals Allers, the founder of Irth, the #1 app for Black parents to rate and review maternity and pediatric doctors and hospitals, has announced the launch of […]
6-Year-Old Black Girl From Georgia Set to Undergo Open-Heart Surgery
Nationwide — Kamiyah Floyd, a 6-year-old African American girl from Coffee County, Georgia, is preparing for open-heart surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta after doctors discovered a serious heart condition. […]
Nigerian Woman Gives Birth to Quadruplets at Age 50
Nationwide — Olushola Olonade, a 50-year-old woman from Nigeria, celebrated becoming a mother after welcoming quadruplets, two boys and two girls, following years of waiting for marriage and children. Olonade shared […]
Mom of 7-Year-Old Girl Who Died From 90 Wounds on Her Body to Sue County
Nationwide — Portia Duncan, the birth mother of 7-year-old African American girl Jor’Dynn Duncan, who died after suffering more than 90 injuries, is preparing to sue Suffolk County in New […]
Sickle Cell Community Consortium Announces 13th Annual Warriors Convention (Warrior Con ’26) in Los Angeles
Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Community Consortium (SC3) is proud to announce the 13th Annual Warriors Convention, also known as Warrior Con’ 26, taking place July 22-26, 2026, at the […]
Pregnant Black Woman Attacked by Dogs, Forced Her Into Emergency Delivery
Nationwide — Renee Wilson, an African American woman from Tacoma, Washington, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by two loose dogs while pregnant. Doctors later induced labor, and her baby […]
Actor Danny Glover Opens Up About His Life After Being Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
Nationwide — Actor Danny Glover revealed he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for years during an interview. He shared how the condition has slowly changed his daily life while he […]
White Pharmacists Get Just 2 Years in Prison for $786K Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Nationwide — Ricky Wayne Quinn and John Anthony “Andy” Null, two former pharmacists from Corinth, Mississippi, have received light sentences in a healthcare fraud case. The two, who are both […]
Doctors Say 13-Year-Old Black Teen Fighting Rare Leukemia Will Need Treatment for At Least Two Years
Nationwide — Jacola Youngblood, a 13-year-old African American girl from Lumberton, Mississippi, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer after months of fatigue and weakness. Her family is […]
Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Opens Up About Battling ALS at Age 39
Nationwide — Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He said doctors confirmed the condition last year after he began […]
Mom Charged in Death of Her 4-Year-Old Son After Refusing to Give Him His Seizure Medications
Nationwide — Latoya Washington, a 37-year-old African American mother from Southfield, Michigan, has been charged with manslaughter after her 4-year-old son died following untreated seizure episodes. Police say the child’s […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Neurodivergent Support
Nationwide — Alana Simpson, an African American Board-Certified Autism Technician and the Founder of Spectrum Protection, is proud to announce that her California-based company has been recognized by the Evergreen […]
Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland
Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]
Black Mom Found Not Guilty Despite Killing Her 15-Month-Old Baby and Stabbing Her Husband
Nationwide — Precious Bland, a 43-year-old African American mother from Miami, Florida, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a deadly 2021 attack that left her toddler daughter […]
18-Year-Old Black Student Allegedly Left to Die After Hazing Ritual, Family Files Lawsuit
Nationwide — Savanna Jones, an 18-year-old African American freshman at Wilberforce University in Ohio, allegedly died after taking part in a hazing ritual on campus. Her family has filed a […]
White Parents Charged in Death of Their 7-Year-Old Son Who Weighed 255 Pounds
Nationwide — Damien and Jessica O’Brien have been each charged with second-degree murder, torture, and multiple counts of child abuse in connection with the death of their son. Prosecutors allege […]
Local Health Fair Reports Dramatic Improvement in Hypertension in Underserved Neighborhoods
Nationwide — Can a community be persuaded to prevent, diagnose, and manage high blood pressure? Springfield, Ohio, has answered this question with a resounding yes! Over a decade, Springfield health […]
Black Mom Grieves the Death of Her Husband, a Father of 7, Including Quadruplets
Nationwide — Ronjera Abrahams, an African American mother from Charlotte, North Carolina, is mourning the sudden loss of her husband, Carlos Abrahams, who died over the weekend. The father of […]
23-Year-Old Black Man Becomes First in Louisiana to be Cured of Sickle Cell Disease Through Gene Therapy
Nationwide — Daniel Cressy, a 23-year-old African American man from New Orleans, Louisiana, has become the first person in his state to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through […]
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 […]