Nationwide — Dana Johnson, a first-grade teacher at Kemp Elementary School in Cobb County, Georgia, has sadly died after weeks of being hospitalized and fighting for her life with COVID-19. […]
Health
Black Mom Creates Organic, Plant-Based Bath & Body Products Named After Her 3 Daughters
San Leandro, CA — Formulating natural body butters and candles is Ayanna Jackson’s absolute passion. For years, her friends and family were treated to her homemade creations before she decided […]
Black Nurse Launches First Ever "Color of Wellness" Magazine
Nationwide — Michelle Greene Rhodes, Founder of Michelle Rhodes Media LLC in Tampa, Florida, has created a place for nurses to share their wellness expertise while helping the vulnerable communities […]
Black Foot Specialist is Now a Mobile Nail Tech Because of COVID-19 Nursing Home Restrictions
Nationwide — The pandemic has adjusted our lives in various ways. Many have succumbed to the results of the loss of jobs and are being forced to rapidly change their […]
Black Doctor Dies of COVID-19 After Complaining About Racism at Hospital
Indianapolis, IN — Susan Moore, an African American doctor from Indiana, died due to complications from COVID-19 just two weeks after claiming that a white doctor ignored her complaints and […]
Former NFL Player Dies of a Heart Attack at Age 28
Williamsburg, VA — Former Baltimore Ravens player Lorenzo Taliaferro has reportedly died from a heart attack. He was only 28-years old.
Respiratory Therapist, Mother of 5, Dies of COVID-19
Dallas, TX — Maisha Oni Muhammad-Brinkley, a respiratory therapist from Texas affectionately referred to by her patients as “The Breathing Lady”, has sadly died of COVID-19. She had been tirelessly […]
Black Women Founders Launch New Online Directory That Connects People of Color with Therapists of Color
Baltimore, MD — Lisa Savage and Kim Knight, the founders of Clinicians of Color, LLC, have unveiled an online mental health directory that connects consumers of color with therapists of […]
Detroit Mom With COVID-19 Who Delivered Twins Awakens From Coma
Detroit, MI — Jasmine Logan, a 34-year old African American mother from Detroit who was already infected with COVID-19 when she gave birth to twins, has finally awakened from a […]
AIDS Survivor, Twana Lawler, Inspires Thousands of African Americans by Sharing Her Story of Triumph Over Tragedy
Nationwide — Meet Twana Lawler, an AIDS survivor and motivational speaker who has a very profound story that heals hurting hearts. She is also a screenwriter, playwright, poet, songwriter, and […]
14-Year Old Chef Who Lost Both Parents Dies From Rare Form of Cancer
Nationwide — Ben Watkins, who became a fan favorite when he competed on Fox’s MasterChef Junior, has sadly died at the age of 14 after battling with a rare form […]
New York City's First and Only Black Mayor Has Died at Age 93
New York, NY — David Dinkins, who made history in 1990 when he became the first and to date, still the only Black mayor of New York City, has died […]
MUSC Commitment to Diversity Inclusion and Equity For All Earns Positions As ‘Top College For Diversity’ and ‘Diversity Champion’
For the fourth consecutive year, MUSC earns a national diversity award Charleston, SC — INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity publication and website in higher education, has […]
Black Mom Sells $175K Worth of Skin Care Products During Pandemic
Mom’s Recipe to Help Kids’ Eczema Morphs into Million-Dollar Blake N Co Skincare Company By Arthia Nixon Dayton, OH — In May 2019, Adrienne Blake was just a single mom […]
Black Family Nurse Launches Her Own Clinic in Houston to Provide Low-Cost Medical Services
Nationwide — Meet Kimberly Barrow, MSN, APRN, NP-C, an incredibly accomplished family nurse practitioner from Jacksonville, FL who is taking Houston by storm. Disheartened by the healthcare disparities in the […]
For Black Folks Who Would Love to Say, “I Used to Have Diabetes”
Austin, TX — Dr. Shawn Smith, CEO and founder of the My Black Diabetes Meal Plan, has released the first-ever core product for reversing diabetes in African American pre-diabetics & […]
HBCU President Dies of COVID-19 Just Months After Being Hired
Nationwide — Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail, President of Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina, has sadly died of COVID-19. He apparently contracting the virus from another person who also […]
Black Doctor Launches The Hair Growth Box For Women Experiencing Hair Loss
West Palm Beach, FL — Celebrity Fertility Expert, Emergency Room Physician, Urgent Care Co-owner, Mother and Wife, Best-selling author – are all titles that Dr. Jerisa Berry wears well. Fighting […]
Black Physicist Enters the 7th Week of His Hunger Strike for Racial Justice
Nationwide — Meet Charles Michael Able, a Black Physicist who is entering the 7th week of a Hunger Strike to demand legislative action on racial justice by the United States […]
29-Year Old Woman Reveals How She Became a Victim to Sex Trafficking
Sharenika Lashay’s story via her new book “Hustled Through The Pain” is encouraging and educating women all over the world. Nationwide — Meet Sharenika Lashay, a young African American woman […]
African-Americans Sue the United States in Inter-American Commission for the Right to Manage the Coronavirus
Atlanta, GA — African Americans who are recognized as an Afro-descendant Tribe by the Inter-American System have requested an emergency order of “Precautionary Measures” to manage the Coronavirus of their […]
Black Virologist Makes Call to Action for Protection Against COVID-19
Tennessee-Based, African-American-Owned Corporation Providing COVID-19 Disaster Response Services for a Safer Return to Work and School Denver, CO — With people of color experiencing a higher death rate from COVID-19 […]
NYC Mom Whose 3-Year Old Daughter Died of COVID-19 Says She Had No Idea
New York, NY — Tyana Lloyd, the mother of a 3-year old girl named Jaylynn Evans who reportedly has died of COVID-19, said she had no idea that her daughter […]
New Program Helps African Americans Create Wealth By Investing in Their Health
Nationwide — A new program has been launched that is targeting newly-coined African American “mobile-preneurs” who want to work from home or remotely in the lifestyle consulting industry. Amidst the […]
Black Medical Physicist Makes History, Becomes Fellow of the American College of Radiology
Nationwide — Mr. Charles Michael Able is among the distinguished scientist and clinical research professionals in the field of radiology to receive the Fellow of the American College of Radiology […]
City of San Francisco to Give $1K a Month to Pregnant Black Women
San Francisco, CA — The city of San Francisco has launched the Abundant Birth Project, which aims to curb the high rates of Black women deaths related to pregnancy and […]
Third Grade Teacher Dies Days After Testing Positive For COVID-19
Columbia, SC — Demetria Bannister, a 28-year old elementary school teacher from South Carolina, has sadly died just two days after being informed that she tested positive for COVID-19. Richland […]
Introducing "Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit" by Mary-Frances Winters
The forthcoming book explores the effects of racism on the Black psyche Oakland, CA — The Black Lives Matter movement is an international symbol of racial solidarity in the face […]
Black Author Releases New Book on How to Maintain Going to the Toilet Twice a Day
Nationwide — An African American author who goes by the name of C.S. (Clean Stomach) has released a new book entitled 2 + Bowel Movements A Day: A Natural Way […]
Black Nurse Launches Line of Natural Tea Blends, Handcrafted With Wellness in Mind
Birmingham, AL — Miracle J. Reese is the founder of one of very few Black-owned tea companies based in Birmingham, Alabama. Her company, TasTea Wellness Blends (pronounced “taste tea”), is […]
New Mobile Health App Creates Community for Blacks to Access Credible, Trustworthy Information
As coronavirus affects Blacks more disproportionately than others, ourHealth Community creates a social network, connecting users to each and useful medical and health information. Fort Lauderdale, FL — A Florida […]
JJ Smith Helps Women Accelerate Their Weight Loss Coming Out of the Pandemic
Nationwide — Not only have many women gained a few pounds during the pandemic, but they were already struggling with slow weight loss and stubborn body fat prior to being […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl One of Four Killed in Birthday Party Shooting in Stockton, California
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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 […]