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8-Year-Old Black Girl One of Four Killed in Birthday Party Shooting in Stockton, California

Maya Lupian

Nationwide — Maya Lupian, an 8-year-old African American girl from Stockton, California, was among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party. She was just two weeks […]

Black Psychologist Releases Two Transformational Books to Heal, Empower, and Uplift Our Community

Dr. Gloria Morrow, author of two new books

Nationwide — Celebrated clinical psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Gloria Morrow has released two powerful books that are already sparking conversations, healing hearts, and igniting personal transformation: Becoming A Brand […]

Black Mom Says Her Pregnant Daughter Was Ignored While in Active Labor Because of Paperwork

Kashena Manuel, her daughter Kiara while in active labor

Nationwide — Kashena Manuel says her daughter, Kiara, faced dangerous delays at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, while in active labor. Videos she recorded show staff prioritizing paperwork […]

HBCU Grad and AKA Member Tangela Q. Parker Joins Planned Parenthood Southeast as Senior Vice President of External Affairs

Tangela Q. Parker

Nationwide — Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) has appointed Tangela Q. Parker as Senior Vice President of External Affairs, bringing a powerful blend of healthcare leadership, brand strategy, and community advocacy […]

Pregnant 19-Year-Old Black Teen Dies in Thanksgiving Car Crash, Her Mom Critically Hurt

Jaylah Donald

Nationwide — Jaylah Donald, a 19-year-old African American pregnant woman from Newton County, Georgia, died in a late-night crash that also left her mother in critical condition. Troopers said an […]

California Hospital Seeks Public's Help to Identify Black Patient They've Been Treating

Unidentified Black patient at California hospital

Nationwide — California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who has been receiving medical care for several days with […]

Officers Avoid Jail Time After Black Man Paralyzed During ‘Rough Ride’ In Police Van Without Seatbelt

Richard Randy Cox, Black man paralyzed by New Haven police officers

Nationwide — Richard “Randy” Cox, an African American man from New Haven, Connecticut, who was left paralyzed while in police custody, continues to see the legal fallout of his case […]

11-Year-Old Black Boy Dies in Front of His Mom After Doctor Said He Had a "Virus"

Frankie-Rae Law, 11-year-old boy died in Braintree, England

Nationwide — Frankie-Rae Law, an 11-year-old boy from Braintree, England, died suddenly in front of his family only hours after doctors assured his mother that his sore throat was “just […]

70-Year-Old Black Cancer Survivor Reveals How She Reclaimed Her Hair and Her Life With Plant-Based Products

Annie Harrison

Nationwide — At 70 years young, Annie Harrison, a vibrant African American woman, has faced double-negative Breast Cancer not once, but twice. Her journey through diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy […]

Georgia Family Celebrates 1-Year-Old Black Girl Who Beat Kidney Cancer

Calayah

Nationwide — Calayah, a 1-year-old African American girl from North Druid Hills, Georgia, who has spent most of her short life fighting kidney cancer, celebrated a major milestone at the […]

Devoted Black Husband of 30 Years and Dad of 4 Tells His Powerful Story in New Memoir “Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying”

Duane Bowser, author of Gotta Laugh to Keep From Crying

Nationwide — Author, educator, and urban scholar Duane Bowser, also known as The Black Dot, announces the release of his highly anticipated memoir, Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying: I […]

Hospital Fires Doctor and Nurse Who Denied Pregnant Black Mom Who Gave Birth in Her Car

Mercedes Wells and her husband with their baby

Nationwide — Franciscan Health Crown Point, a hospital in northwest Indiana, has taken the drastic step of firing both the doctor and nurse involved in the care of 38-year-old Mercedes […]

Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year

Donald Glover

Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]

Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54

Rodney Rogers

Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]

Black Mom Charged With Attempted Murder for Trying to Terminate Her Pregnancy

Jocelyn Byrum

Nationwide — Jocelyn Byrum, a 20-year-old African American woman from South Carolina, now faces serious charges after police said she tried to end her pregnancy without medical help. Investigators said […]

Beyoncé Fan Who Went Viral Dies at 25, Just Months Before Her Wedding

Sydney Hardeman

Nationwide — Sydney Hardeman, who went viral in 2019 for her stunned reaction to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, has died at 25. Her family says she took her own life, leaving […]

New York Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Shot in NYC, Hospitalized in Critical Condition

Kris Boyd

Nationwide — New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. Police are actively searching for the suspect, and no […]

Jesse Jackson Remains Hospitalized, is Receiving Life-Support Assistance

Jesse Jackson on life support

Nationwide — Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, a legendary African American leader from Chicago and one of the most influential figures of the modern civil rights movement, is […]

A Hospital Needs Help Identifying Two Patients Hooked Up to Breathing Tubes

Unidentified Black patients

Nationwide — Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking the public to help identify two unconscious men on breathing tubes who have been treated there this week after arriving without […]

Black Mom of 3 Transforms from 800 Pounds to Nearly 300 Pounds, Looks Completely Different

Marla McCants

Nationwide — Marla McCants, an African American woman who once weighed nearly 800 pounds, has lost almost 500 pounds and completely transformed her life. Today, she thrives as a motivational speaker, […]

2-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Doctor's Decimal Error Leads to Fatal Overdose

De’Markus Page

Nationwide — De’Markus Page, a 2-year-old African American boy from Ocala, Florida, died after a doctor allegedly removed a decimal point in his prescription, causing him to receive ten times […]

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Has Been Hospitalized at 84

Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized

Nationwide — Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized and is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder he has been managing for […]

NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye

Marshawn Kneeland

Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]

Man Gets 20 Years in Prison After 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies of Fentanyl Overdose

Michael Reed and his daughter

Nationwide — Michael Reed, a 28-year-old man from Mansfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing serious injury to his 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, […]

Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboys Football Star, Has Passed Away at 24

Marshawn Kneeland

Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, a rising NFL talent known for his relentless motor and quiet leadership, has tragically passed away at the age of 24, the […]

Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership

Kristen Pennamon

Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. […]

Man Faces Death Penalty for Killing White Teen Pregnant Girlfriend Who Refused Abortion

Donovan Faison, Kaylin Fiengo

Nationwide — Donovan Faison, a 23-year-old man from Florida, was found guilty of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend, Kaylin Fiengo, and her unborn child after she refused to get an abortion. A […]

Black Mom Gets New Kidney from Her Daughter After Years on Dialysis

Monica and Olivia Fox

Nationwide — Monica Fox, an African American mother from Chicago who once battled kidney failure, received a life-saving kidney transplant from her daughter, Olivia, nearly a decade after first being diagnosed […]

9-Year-Old Black Boy Suffers Severe Burns After Tablet Charger Sparks Fire on His Necklace

Ashtyn Pitts

Nationwide — Ashtyn Pitts, a 9-year-old African American boy from Jena, Louisiana, was severely burned after his metal necklace got tangled in his tablet charger while he was asleep. His […]

Black Psychologist and Entrepreneur Overcomes Two-Time Battle with Breast Cancer

Dr. April T. Berry

Nationwide — Dr. April T. Berry, a licensed psychologist, professor, and entrepreneur, was diagnosed in January 2023 with Stage II Breast Cancer. Most of 2023 was spent undergoing 6 rounds […]

Black Nurse Practitioner Wins Prestigious Nurse Innovator Award for Mobile Mental Health Leadership

Joanne Patterson, Founder of Nurse Practitioners on Wheels

Nationwide — Joanne Patterson, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, founder of Nurse Practitioners on Wheels®, has been named the recipient of the Nurse Innovator Award by The American Psychiatric Nurses Association, honoring […]

Trump Confuses Dementia Test with an IQ Test, Then Calls Jasmine Crockett a "Low IQ Person"

President Donald Trump and Jasmine Crockett

Nationwide — President Trump stirred controversy after appearing to boast about his performance on a dementia screening test while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One. The president claimed he […]

8-Year-Old Black Girl One of Four Killed in Birthday Party Shooting in Stockton, California

Maya Lupian

Nationwide — Maya Lupian, an 8-year-old African American girl from Stockton, California, was among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party. She was just two weeks […]

Black Psychologist Releases Two Transformational Books to Heal, Empower, and Uplift Our Community

Dr. Gloria Morrow, author of two new books

Nationwide — Celebrated clinical psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Gloria Morrow has released two powerful books that are already sparking conversations, healing hearts, and igniting personal transformation: Becoming A Brand […]

Black Mom Says Her Pregnant Daughter Was Ignored While in Active Labor Because of Paperwork

Kashena Manuel, her daughter Kiara while in active labor

Nationwide — Kashena Manuel says her daughter, Kiara, faced dangerous delays at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, while in active labor. Videos she recorded show staff prioritizing paperwork […]

HBCU Grad and AKA Member Tangela Q. Parker Joins Planned Parenthood Southeast as Senior Vice President of External Affairs

Tangela Q. Parker

Nationwide — Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) has appointed Tangela Q. Parker as Senior Vice President of External Affairs, bringing a powerful blend of healthcare leadership, brand strategy, and community advocacy […]

Pregnant 19-Year-Old Black Teen Dies in Thanksgiving Car Crash, Her Mom Critically Hurt

Jaylah Donald

Nationwide — Jaylah Donald, a 19-year-old African American pregnant woman from Newton County, Georgia, died in a late-night crash that also left her mother in critical condition. Troopers said an […]

California Hospital Seeks Public's Help to Identify Black Patient They've Been Treating

Unidentified Black patient at California hospital

Nationwide — California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who has been receiving medical care for several days with […]

Officers Avoid Jail Time After Black Man Paralyzed During ‘Rough Ride’ In Police Van Without Seatbelt

Richard Randy Cox, Black man paralyzed by New Haven police officers

Nationwide — Richard “Randy” Cox, an African American man from New Haven, Connecticut, who was left paralyzed while in police custody, continues to see the legal fallout of his case […]

11-Year-Old Black Boy Dies in Front of His Mom After Doctor Said He Had a "Virus"

Frankie-Rae Law, 11-year-old boy died in Braintree, England

Nationwide — Frankie-Rae Law, an 11-year-old boy from Braintree, England, died suddenly in front of his family only hours after doctors assured his mother that his sore throat was “just […]

70-Year-Old Black Cancer Survivor Reveals How She Reclaimed Her Hair and Her Life With Plant-Based Products

Annie Harrison

Nationwide — At 70 years young, Annie Harrison, a vibrant African American woman, has faced double-negative Breast Cancer not once, but twice. Her journey through diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy […]

Georgia Family Celebrates 1-Year-Old Black Girl Who Beat Kidney Cancer

Calayah

Nationwide — Calayah, a 1-year-old African American girl from North Druid Hills, Georgia, who has spent most of her short life fighting kidney cancer, celebrated a major milestone at the […]

Devoted Black Husband of 30 Years and Dad of 4 Tells His Powerful Story in New Memoir “Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying”

Duane Bowser, author of Gotta Laugh to Keep From Crying

Nationwide — Author, educator, and urban scholar Duane Bowser, also known as The Black Dot, announces the release of his highly anticipated memoir, Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying: I […]

Hospital Fires Doctor and Nurse Who Denied Pregnant Black Mom Who Gave Birth in Her Car

Mercedes Wells and her husband with their baby

Nationwide — Franciscan Health Crown Point, a hospital in northwest Indiana, has taken the drastic step of firing both the doctor and nurse involved in the care of 38-year-old Mercedes […]

Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year

Donald Glover

Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]

Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54

Rodney Rogers

Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]

Black Mom Charged With Attempted Murder for Trying to Terminate Her Pregnancy

Jocelyn Byrum

Nationwide — Jocelyn Byrum, a 20-year-old African American woman from South Carolina, now faces serious charges after police said she tried to end her pregnancy without medical help. Investigators said […]

Beyoncé Fan Who Went Viral Dies at 25, Just Months Before Her Wedding

Sydney Hardeman

Nationwide — Sydney Hardeman, who went viral in 2019 for her stunned reaction to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, has died at 25. Her family says she took her own life, leaving […]

New York Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Shot in NYC, Hospitalized in Critical Condition

Kris Boyd

Nationwide — New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. Police are actively searching for the suspect, and no […]

Jesse Jackson Remains Hospitalized, is Receiving Life-Support Assistance

Jesse Jackson on life support

Nationwide — Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, a legendary African American leader from Chicago and one of the most influential figures of the modern civil rights movement, is […]

A Hospital Needs Help Identifying Two Patients Hooked Up to Breathing Tubes

Unidentified Black patients

Nationwide — Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking the public to help identify two unconscious men on breathing tubes who have been treated there this week after arriving without […]

Black Mom of 3 Transforms from 800 Pounds to Nearly 300 Pounds, Looks Completely Different

Marla McCants

Nationwide — Marla McCants, an African American woman who once weighed nearly 800 pounds, has lost almost 500 pounds and completely transformed her life. Today, she thrives as a motivational speaker, […]

2-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Doctor's Decimal Error Leads to Fatal Overdose

De’Markus Page

Nationwide — De’Markus Page, a 2-year-old African American boy from Ocala, Florida, died after a doctor allegedly removed a decimal point in his prescription, causing him to receive ten times […]

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Has Been Hospitalized at 84

Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized

Nationwide — Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized and is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder he has been managing for […]

NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye

Marshawn Kneeland

Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]

Man Gets 20 Years in Prison After 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies of Fentanyl Overdose

Michael Reed and his daughter

Nationwide — Michael Reed, a 28-year-old man from Mansfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing serious injury to his 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, […]

Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboys Football Star, Has Passed Away at 24

Marshawn Kneeland

Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, a rising NFL talent known for his relentless motor and quiet leadership, has tragically passed away at the age of 24, the […]

Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership

Kristen Pennamon

Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. […]

Man Faces Death Penalty for Killing White Teen Pregnant Girlfriend Who Refused Abortion

Donovan Faison, Kaylin Fiengo

Nationwide — Donovan Faison, a 23-year-old man from Florida, was found guilty of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend, Kaylin Fiengo, and her unborn child after she refused to get an abortion. A […]

Black Mom Gets New Kidney from Her Daughter After Years on Dialysis

Monica and Olivia Fox

Nationwide — Monica Fox, an African American mother from Chicago who once battled kidney failure, received a life-saving kidney transplant from her daughter, Olivia, nearly a decade after first being diagnosed […]

9-Year-Old Black Boy Suffers Severe Burns After Tablet Charger Sparks Fire on His Necklace

Ashtyn Pitts

Nationwide — Ashtyn Pitts, a 9-year-old African American boy from Jena, Louisiana, was severely burned after his metal necklace got tangled in his tablet charger while he was asleep. His […]

Black Psychologist and Entrepreneur Overcomes Two-Time Battle with Breast Cancer

Dr. April T. Berry

Nationwide — Dr. April T. Berry, a licensed psychologist, professor, and entrepreneur, was diagnosed in January 2023 with Stage II Breast Cancer. Most of 2023 was spent undergoing 6 rounds […]

Black Nurse Practitioner Wins Prestigious Nurse Innovator Award for Mobile Mental Health Leadership

Joanne Patterson, Founder of Nurse Practitioners on Wheels

Nationwide — Joanne Patterson, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, founder of Nurse Practitioners on Wheels®, has been named the recipient of the Nurse Innovator Award by The American Psychiatric Nurses Association, honoring […]

Trump Confuses Dementia Test with an IQ Test, Then Calls Jasmine Crockett a "Low IQ Person"

President Donald Trump and Jasmine Crockett

Nationwide — President Trump stirred controversy after appearing to boast about his performance on a dementia screening test while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One. The president claimed he […]