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21-Year-Old Raising His 4 Siblings Since Their Mom Died Surprised With $40K and a New Car

Armorion Smith

Nationwide — Good Morning America recently delivered a heartwarming surprise to Armorion Smith, a dedicated young African American man from Detroit who took on the role of caregiver for his […]

Former Immigrant Who Came to America With Just $100 is Now an Award-Winning Mental Health Expert Who Has Transformed Over 30,000 Lives

Honour Sithole

Nationwide — Meet Honour Sithole, a renowned Black mental health advocate and Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, who immigrated to the United States in the year 2000 with only $100 in his […]

NMAC Launches Campaign to Encourage HIV Conversations Among Black Women

F*ck Fear HIV status campaign

Nationwide — NMAC, formerly known as the National Minority AIDS Council, has launched Fuck Fear>Be Free – a stigma reduction campaign to bring HIV testing, prevention, and treatment conversation into […]

Family of 19-Year-Old Killed in Robbery Wanted his Hair as a Keepsake But Says Funeral Home Lost It

Kenneth Thomas

Nationwide — Kenneth Thomas, a 19-year-old Black teen from Texas, was tragically killed during a robbery on August 26 in Houston’s Fifth Ward. His grieving family, seeking comfort in a […]

Musician Prince's Younger Sister, Tyka Nelson, Dies at Age 64

Tyka Nelson

Nationwide — Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of legendary musician Prince, has passed away at the age of 64. The news was shared by her cousin, Charles “Chazz” Smith, who […]

Black Mom of 5 May Be Permanently Disabled After Being Attacked Following a Night Out

Javoni Fortner

Nationwide — Javoni Fortner, a hardworking African American mother of five with two jobs from Houston, Texas, could possibly be permanently disabled after being attacked following a night out with […]

Music Icon Quincy Jones Has Sadly Passed Away at 91

Quincy Jones

Nationwide — Quincy Jones, a pioneering figure in the music industry whose influence spanned generations and genres, has passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Bel-Air, […]

The State of U.S. Charity Care: Solutions to Improve the Patient Experience and Achieve More Equitable Health Outcomes

Improved patient experience

New Research from the Health Equity Collaborative Nationwide — Today, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), a diverse community comprised of dozens of national, public health, patient advocacy, and multicultural organizations […]

Black Mom Files Lawsuit Against AI Chat Service After Her Son Took His Life

Megan Garcia and her late son, Sewell

Nationwide — Megan Garcia, an African American mother from Orlando, Florida, is grieving the tragic loss of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer, and is now seeking justice. Garcia claims that […]

15-Year-Old Charged For Death of Black Woman Killed While Delivering Mail

Octavia Richmond

Nationwide — In the latest tragedy underscoring Chicago’s ongoing battle with gun violence, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the July killing of U.S. Postal Service […]

Mom Left 3 Kids Home Alone For Days While She Traveled Out of State for a Liposuction Surgery

Domonique Knowles

Nationwide — Domonique Knowles, a 32-year-old mother from Westlake, Ohio, is facing potential jail time after leaving her children home alone for nearly three days while she traveled to Florida. […]

Black Groom, Father of 4 Shot and Killed in Front of His New Bride on Their Wedding Day

Tyrek Burton, groom killed on wedding day

Nationwide — Tyrek Burton, a 37-year-old father of four from Greensboro, North Carolina, was tragically killed just hours after his wedding, leaving his family devastated and seeking justice. Burton had […]

Meet the Black Woman Who Has Helped 3,000+ Seniors Receive Expert Medicare Guidance

Melissa D. Hall, Founder of Hall Insurance Group

By Kendra Jones Nationwide — Melissa D. Hall, the visionary founder of Hall Insurance Group, has made significant strides in the field of senior care by guiding over 3,000 seniors […]

24-Year-Old Black Woman Found Dead By Family Members in Town For Her Graduation

Monet Newton

Nationwide — Monet Newton, a 24-year-old African American woman from Glendale, Arizona, was tragically killed in what police have described as a murder-suicide. Newton, who had just completed her master’s […]

19-Year-Old Black Mom, 3-Month-Old Daughter From Michigan Killed in Crash

Journee Padgett and her daughter

Nationwide — Journee Padgett, a 19-year-old mother from Monroe County, Michigan, and her 3-month-old daughter, Alanee, tragically lost their lives in a devastating car crash on a Tuesday morning, authorities […]

Meet the 3 Sisters Working at the Same Hospital, Following in Their Mom's Footsteps

Nicole, Caitlin, and Courtney Gibbs

Nationwide — Three African American sisters — Nicole Gibbs, 30, and her twin sisters Caitlin and Courtney, 22 — all work at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, continuing […]

Black Woman From Maryland Launches Much-Needed Adopt-a-Mom Program

Jalisa Matthews

Nationwide — Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival […]

Family and Friends Mourn Black High School Senior From Maryland Killed in Crash

Sanaa Vil

Nationwide — Family, friends, and teammates gathered on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to 17-year-old Sanaa Vil, an African American high school senior from Brookeville, Maryland who tragically lost […]

Finfe$t Wealth and Health Event to be Hosted by Black-Owned Financial Empowerment Movement and More

Dfree Finfe$t Event

dfree® Financial Freedom Movement & Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents dfree® FINFE$T Powered by Prudential Financial and RWJBarnabas Health. “Wealth Protected by Health” is […]

Black Mom Who Lost Her 24-Year-Old Son is Now Helping Other Families Prepare for the Worst

Roberta Moore

Nationwide — Family is everything. This sentiment resonates deeply with Roberta Moore, an African American mom from PG County, Maryland who found herself grappling with the devastating loss of her […]

Whitney Houston's Grammy-Winning Mom, Cissy Houston, Dies at 91

Cissy Houston

Nationwide — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, has passed away at the age of 91. She […]

Black Mom, 1-Month-Old Twin Babies Confirmed as the Youngest Victims Killed by Hurricane Helene

Kobe Williams, mom killed with twins by Hurricane Helene

Nationwide — Kobe Williams, a 27-year-old African American mom and her newborn twin sons, Khyzier and Khazmir, have been named as the youngest victims of Hurricane Helene, as questions emerge […]

John Amos Died From Heart Failure and Was Cremated 9 Days After His Death

John Amos death certificate

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 […]

Actress Raven-Symoné Confirms That Her Father Has Passed Away

Raven-Symone and her dad

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

Dikembe Mutombe

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

Cameron Day

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

National HBCU Tailgate Tour

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

Dashay Johnson and her son

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

Marrisa Calhoun and Stephen and Castenada

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

Tito Jackson

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

Black couple who use ED products

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

Cameron Richards, Founder of Somatic Massage and Therapy

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 […]

21-Year-Old Raising His 4 Siblings Since Their Mom Died Surprised With $40K and a New Car

Armorion Smith

Nationwide — Good Morning America recently delivered a heartwarming surprise to Armorion Smith, a dedicated young African American man from Detroit who took on the role of caregiver for his […]

Former Immigrant Who Came to America With Just $100 is Now an Award-Winning Mental Health Expert Who Has Transformed Over 30,000 Lives

Honour Sithole

Nationwide — Meet Honour Sithole, a renowned Black mental health advocate and Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, who immigrated to the United States in the year 2000 with only $100 in his […]

NMAC Launches Campaign to Encourage HIV Conversations Among Black Women

F*ck Fear HIV status campaign

Nationwide — NMAC, formerly known as the National Minority AIDS Council, has launched Fuck Fear>Be Free – a stigma reduction campaign to bring HIV testing, prevention, and treatment conversation into […]

Family of 19-Year-Old Killed in Robbery Wanted his Hair as a Keepsake But Says Funeral Home Lost It

Kenneth Thomas

Nationwide — Kenneth Thomas, a 19-year-old Black teen from Texas, was tragically killed during a robbery on August 26 in Houston’s Fifth Ward. His grieving family, seeking comfort in a […]

Musician Prince's Younger Sister, Tyka Nelson, Dies at Age 64

Tyka Nelson

Nationwide — Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of legendary musician Prince, has passed away at the age of 64. The news was shared by her cousin, Charles “Chazz” Smith, who […]

Black Mom of 5 May Be Permanently Disabled After Being Attacked Following a Night Out

Javoni Fortner

Nationwide — Javoni Fortner, a hardworking African American mother of five with two jobs from Houston, Texas, could possibly be permanently disabled after being attacked following a night out with […]

Music Icon Quincy Jones Has Sadly Passed Away at 91

Quincy Jones

Nationwide — Quincy Jones, a pioneering figure in the music industry whose influence spanned generations and genres, has passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Bel-Air, […]

The State of U.S. Charity Care: Solutions to Improve the Patient Experience and Achieve More Equitable Health Outcomes

Improved patient experience

New Research from the Health Equity Collaborative Nationwide — Today, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), a diverse community comprised of dozens of national, public health, patient advocacy, and multicultural organizations […]

Black Mom Files Lawsuit Against AI Chat Service After Her Son Took His Life

Megan Garcia and her late son, Sewell

Nationwide — Megan Garcia, an African American mother from Orlando, Florida, is grieving the tragic loss of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer, and is now seeking justice. Garcia claims that […]

15-Year-Old Charged For Death of Black Woman Killed While Delivering Mail

Octavia Richmond

Nationwide — In the latest tragedy underscoring Chicago’s ongoing battle with gun violence, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the July killing of U.S. Postal Service […]

Mom Left 3 Kids Home Alone For Days While She Traveled Out of State for a Liposuction Surgery

Domonique Knowles

Nationwide — Domonique Knowles, a 32-year-old mother from Westlake, Ohio, is facing potential jail time after leaving her children home alone for nearly three days while she traveled to Florida. […]

Black Groom, Father of 4 Shot and Killed in Front of His New Bride on Their Wedding Day

Tyrek Burton, groom killed on wedding day

Nationwide — Tyrek Burton, a 37-year-old father of four from Greensboro, North Carolina, was tragically killed just hours after his wedding, leaving his family devastated and seeking justice. Burton had […]

Meet the Black Woman Who Has Helped 3,000+ Seniors Receive Expert Medicare Guidance

Melissa D. Hall, Founder of Hall Insurance Group

By Kendra Jones Nationwide — Melissa D. Hall, the visionary founder of Hall Insurance Group, has made significant strides in the field of senior care by guiding over 3,000 seniors […]

24-Year-Old Black Woman Found Dead By Family Members in Town For Her Graduation

Monet Newton

Nationwide — Monet Newton, a 24-year-old African American woman from Glendale, Arizona, was tragically killed in what police have described as a murder-suicide. Newton, who had just completed her master’s […]

19-Year-Old Black Mom, 3-Month-Old Daughter From Michigan Killed in Crash

Journee Padgett and her daughter

Nationwide — Journee Padgett, a 19-year-old mother from Monroe County, Michigan, and her 3-month-old daughter, Alanee, tragically lost their lives in a devastating car crash on a Tuesday morning, authorities […]

Meet the 3 Sisters Working at the Same Hospital, Following in Their Mom's Footsteps

Nicole, Caitlin, and Courtney Gibbs

Nationwide — Three African American sisters — Nicole Gibbs, 30, and her twin sisters Caitlin and Courtney, 22 — all work at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, continuing […]

Black Woman From Maryland Launches Much-Needed Adopt-a-Mom Program

Jalisa Matthews

Nationwide — Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival […]

Family and Friends Mourn Black High School Senior From Maryland Killed in Crash

Sanaa Vil

Nationwide — Family, friends, and teammates gathered on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to 17-year-old Sanaa Vil, an African American high school senior from Brookeville, Maryland who tragically lost […]

Finfe$t Wealth and Health Event to be Hosted by Black-Owned Financial Empowerment Movement and More

Dfree Finfe$t Event

dfree® Financial Freedom Movement & Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents dfree® FINFE$T Powered by Prudential Financial and RWJBarnabas Health. “Wealth Protected by Health” is […]

Black Mom Who Lost Her 24-Year-Old Son is Now Helping Other Families Prepare for the Worst

Roberta Moore

Nationwide — Family is everything. This sentiment resonates deeply with Roberta Moore, an African American mom from PG County, Maryland who found herself grappling with the devastating loss of her […]

Whitney Houston's Grammy-Winning Mom, Cissy Houston, Dies at 91

Cissy Houston

Nationwide — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang alongside legends like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, has passed away at the age of 91. She […]

Black Mom, 1-Month-Old Twin Babies Confirmed as the Youngest Victims Killed by Hurricane Helene

Kobe Williams, mom killed with twins by Hurricane Helene

Nationwide — Kobe Williams, a 27-year-old African American mom and her newborn twin sons, Khyzier and Khazmir, have been named as the youngest victims of Hurricane Helene, as questions emerge […]

John Amos Died From Heart Failure and Was Cremated 9 Days After His Death

John Amos death certificate

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 […]

Actress Raven-Symoné Confirms That Her Father Has Passed Away

Raven-Symone and her dad

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

Dikembe Mutombe

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

Cameron Day

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

National HBCU Tailgate Tour

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

Dashay Johnson and her son

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

Marrisa Calhoun and Stephen and Castenada

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

Tito Jackson

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

Black couple who use ED products

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

Cameron Richards, Founder of Somatic Massage and Therapy

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 […]