Health

Nationwide — Giselle Smith and Semaj Morris, two African American 17-year-old teens from New Orleans, Louisiana, were killed in a crash on December 11. The crash happened when their car […]

Nationwide — Late last year, SaMiyah Fowler, a 3-year-old African American girl from Killeen, Texas, finally beat cancer after completing her chemotherapy treatments. Her family happily celebrated as she rang […]

Nationwide — Jahmale and Tracey Ledeatte, who are from New Rochelle, New York, died in a tragic car crash on December 3rd. The couple, ages 46 and 44, were killed […]

Nationwide — Jamie Foxx, who recently turned 57 years old, was celebrating his birthday when an altercation at a Beverly Hills restaurant left him needing stitches. A glass thrown from […]

Nationwide — Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss has revealed that he has been battling cancer. The Minnesota Vikings legend shared the news in an Instagram post, saying he […]

Nationwide — A mother of a 5-year-old African American boy from Miami Gardens, Florida, is seeking answers after her son came home from school with a deep cut on his […]

Nationwide — Robin Ayers, a beloved radio host and entertainment reporter at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio in Los Angeles, has died at age 44, just one year after being diagnosed […]

Nationwide — Dominique Brown, a 34-year-old Disney influencer from California known as HellooDomo, tragically died after an allergic reaction at a holiday food event in Los Angeles. Co-founder of Black […]

Nationwide — Ivory Giselle Smith, a 7-year-old African American girl from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver who ran a red light and crashed into her […]

Nationwide — Amina Phelps, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, was raising her autistic 9-year-old son A.J. when she began to suspect that she herself may also be autistic. […]

Nationwide — Lisa Parker never thought she’d be living her life around dialysis treatments. Diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease without warning, she found herself thrust into a whirlwind of […]

Nationwide — Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old TV host, actor, and musician, recently opened up about living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The host of The Masked Singer shared how he […]

Nationwide — Jiare Schneider, a 31-year-old aspiring TikTok creator from Clayton County, Georgia, was found dead after being missing for more than a week. His body was discovered in a […]

Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes addressed his congregation at The Potter’s House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, just a week after a serious health scare. The 67-year-old pastor had been […]

Nationwide — Kamala Harris sparked online debate after posting a Thanksgiving video message wherein she appeared with slurred speech and half-closed eyes. Many people, including some experts, are now speculating […]

Nationwide — Desire Pool, a 41-year-old African American mother from Houston, Texas, tragically died after being hit by a police car on September 19. Bodycam footage released before Thanksgiving shows […]

Nationwide — A 7-year-old African American boy from Waldorf, Maryland, was found unconscious in a school bathroom after an alleged bullying incident involving a 4th grader. The 2nd grader, discovered […]

Comprehensive Directory Aims to Address Health Disparities in Black Communities Nationwide — In a significant step towards reducing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare for Black communities across […]

Nationwide — Bishop T.D. Jakes, a popular pastor and the founder of The Potter’s House of Dallas, Texas, is reportedly in stable condition after experiencing a medical emergency during a […]

Nationwide — 36-year-old singer Lizzo has taken to Instagram to showcase her ongoing weight loss and share a fun moment with her mom, Shari Johnson-Jefferson. In a lighthearted video, the […]

Nationwide — Denzel Washington is nearing a decade of sobriety, proudly stating, “I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since” giving up alcohol at age 60. Now preparing to celebrate his […]

Nationwide — Jessica Harris, LPC, and Miranda Campbell, LCSW, are thrilled to announce the release of their groundbreaking new book, Attachment Style Makeover: A Workbook for Transforming Relationships. This empowering […]

Nationwide — Skai Jackson, a 22-year-old African American actress, has achieved remarkable success throughout her career and is now embracing a new chapter — motherhood. Best known for her role […]

Genetic Testing May Help Identify Black Men at Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Nationwide — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), whose mission is to eliminate the prostate cancer racial […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]