Nationwide — The parents of Jayceon Charles, an 8-year-old boy who was severely burned at a friend’s house in Warren, Arkansas, are demanding answers as they claim that the investigation […]
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Black Mental Health Therapist and Her 8-Year-Old Daughter Release New Book to Give Young Girls a Voice
Nationwide — Michelle Davey and her 8-year-old daughter, Laiya, from Baltimore County, Maryland are the authors of My Voice Is My Superpower, an inspiring book that reminds young girls of […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur From Florida Selected as Leader of Impact in American Heart Association’s Heart Ball
Nationwide — Every year across 150 cities, community leaders step up to join Leaders of Impact in an effort to bring the work of the American Heart Association into the […]
Black Family From North Carolina Mourns the Loss of 2-Month-Old Baby Girl to SIDS
Nationwide — An African American family from Warrenton, North Carolina is mourning the early and unexpected death of 2-month-old Amora Lanae Hopkins. She was born healthy on August 9th but […]
Black Dermatologist Develops New Formula For Neuropathic Skin Discomfort and Burn Wounds
Moore Relief Dermaceuticals contain natural cosmetic ingredients that do not require OTC or prescription regulation. The products have been launched and are available for purchase on MooreRelief.com Nationwide — Dr. […]
CDC Addresses Health Inequities Among Pregnant & Postpartum People with 'Hear Her' Campaign
By Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, Director, Division of Reproductive Health Nationwide — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Hear Her campaign raises awareness of potentially life-threatening warning signs […]
Plus-Size Fashionista Writes a Body-Positive Book For Black Girls on Self-Esteem
Nationwide — QuayBella Rose, an author, entrepreneur, and fashionista, has announced the release of her children’s book titled Chloe’s Big Self-Esteem. This book helps young Black girls build confidence and […]
Dad Inspired By His Autistic Son is Educating African Americans About Hidden Talents Within the Autism Community
Nationwide — Meet George D. Williams, MS, an Adult Autism expert and author from Denver, Colorado, whose experience with his son, Nathan, has inspired him to educate others about the […]
Author Who Was Sexually Abused at 12 and Attempted Suicide at 13 is Now Inspiring Young Black Women
Nationwide — Femeca Grant, an author and family counselor who has successfully overcome her own traumas that she experienced as a young person, has released two new self-help books, Her […]
Author Empowers Black Women in New Book That Addresses Infidelity, Alcoholism and Abortion
Nationwide — Lauren Wilson’s new book, Afro-Bougie Blues: A Collection of Short Fiction, a collection of twelve short stories about ordinary Black women and men meeting life’s challenges. Each story […]
HBCU Grad Celebrates 3rd Season of TV Talk Show About Caregiving for People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Nationwide — Dr. Macie P. Smith, a graduate with two degrees from South Carolina State University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is celebrating the third season […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches E-Commerce Marketplace and Uncensored Social Network App for the Cannabis Community
Nationwide — Meet 30-year-old Travis Stocking, a cannabis media entrepreneur that is the CEO and founder of HERBPON, a brand-new e-commerce-based mobile app company promoting cannabis products and services through […]
Meet the Black Doctor Reshaping the Industry With Virtual Prosthetic Clinics to Help Amputee Patients
Nationwide — Dr. Hassan Akinbiyi, a leader in physiatry and rehabilitative medicine from Scottsdale, Arizona, is pleased to announce his partnership with Hanger Clinic, to provide Virtual Prosthetic Clinics.
Black Physician Launches New TV Series to Give Teen Girls of Color a Voice
Nationwide — Dr. Kela Henry, a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, award-winning author, and speaker from Gwinnett County, Georgia, is helping to transform the way the world looks at teenage […]
59-Year-Old Mom Who Reversed Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Launches Health & Wellness Retreat For Black Women
Nationwide — After an early diagnosis with high blood pressure and diabetes, 59-year-old Jacqueline Glass from Harlem, New York City began her journey toward transformative health. Through diet and exercise, […]
Couple Launches Books, Company to Help Black Families & Educators to Understand Mental Health Disorders
By Arthia Nixon, The Ambassador Agency Nationwide — After working with children with autism, mental health, and behavior-related disorders as a teacher, Arthur Hairston and his wife Shanita have officially […]
Black-Owned Tech Firm Receives Patent For Wristband and Smart Watch Used For Non-Invasive Detection of Glucose and Pathogens
Nationwide — Better Life Technologies Group, Inc., a Black-owned biotech firm based in San Diego, California, has been granted a patent for technology that will be used for the non-invasive […]
"State of the Air" Report Finds People of Color Are 61% More Likely to Live in Areas With Poor Air Quality
Chicago, IL — The 2022 “State of the Air” report, released earlier this month by the American Lung Association, finds that despite progress, an unacceptable number of Americans are still […]
African American Holistic Physician and Author Launches New Platform to Combat Racism
Nationwide — Elaine R. Ferguson, MD, a noted pioneering holistic physician, author, and the founder of One Health, LLC, has launched Rise & Thrive™: Healing Hate’s Invisible Harm, a groundbreaking […]
Both HBCU Grads, These Two Black Doctor Siblings Are Empowering Patients to Be More “Medically Literate”
Nationwide — Drs. Shamolie Wyckoff and Elita Wyckoff Jones, both Spelman College alumna and also fleshly sisters, have collaborated to write With Ease, Navigating the Medical Office Visit to respond […]
White Professor/ Psychiatrist Condemned For Racist Tweet After Calling Dark-Skinned Model “A Freak of Nature”
Group says racism in mental health industry is rife and needs accountability Nationwide — Rev. Frederick Shaw, founder of CCHR’s Task Force Against Racism and Modern-Day Eugenics and President of […]
Black Athlete, Mom of 2, Whose Leg Was Amputated After a Cancer Diagnosis is Now Empowering People With Disabilities
Nationwide — After losing her mother and her closest cousin to cancer, then being told she too had cancer and would need her leg amputated, Erin Brown went from worrier […]
Black Therapist Releases Interactive Journal That Encourages Boys and Men to Be More Expressive
Nationwide — Meet James Harris, an African American father, veteran, author, entrepreneur, and mental health therapist, who has created an interactive journal for men and boys entitled Man Just Express […]
Black Doctor-Owned Vitamin & Wellness Company, 50% of Profits to Help Eradicate Health Disparities in Black Communities
Nationwide — Co-Founders Darian McDaniel and Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel started Problk Health Vitamins for two main reasons – first, to act as a vehicle spotlighting health awareness by encouraging and […]
Black Psychotherapist Makes History, Opens New Therapy and Wellness Practice in Montgomery, Alabama
Nationwide — Meet Candyce “Ce” Anderson, LPC, the founder and CEO of Revita Therapy & Wellness, a Black-owned therapy practice in Montgomery, Alabama. She is also the only African American […]
Meet the Founder Helping Black Women Through Virtual Holistic Wellness Coaching and Digital Courses
Nationwide — In an effort to guide Black women on the journey of life, Cassandra Hill, the founder and CEO of Holistic Living Consulting LLC based in Osceola, Arkansas, is […]
Jeezy Gives Up His First Class Seat to Young Boy Fighting Stage 3 Cancer
Nationwide — Rapper Young Jeezy has once again touched the hearts of many as he shared in a now-viral Instagram post about a brave young boy fighting stage 3 cancer […]
Actress Jeryl Prescott of AMC's "The Walking Dead" Joins Sarcoidosis Awareness Campaign
Critical Campaign Raises Awareness of Prevalence & Severity of Sarcoidosis in Black Women Chicago, IL — The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving […]
6-Year Old Boy Hit by Car Recognized For Saving His Little Sister's Life
Nationwide — Kayden Reid, a 6-year old boy from Mobile, Alabama who got hit by a car while saving his 2-year old sister, is being called a hero for his […]
Woman Makes History, Launches 1st Black-Owned Accredited School That Teaches How to Start a Holistic Practice
Nationwide — Meet Renee Hughes, the founder and CEO of Holistic Champions, the first-ever Black-owned internationally accredited school of Aromatherapy that virtually teaches entrepreneurial-minded students how to start their very […]
Black Doctor Creates "My First Period Kit" and Leak-Proof Panties to Inspire Confidence During Menstrual Cycles
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Amber Robins, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur who is now the founder of Sanxtuary MD, a Black-owned brand committed to helping women learn about their bodies […]
Clinical Trial For Eating Disorders Seeks More Black Volunteers For Important Research
Philadelphia, PA — Drexel University’s Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science is now recruiting volunteers to participate in a clinical trial testing the effectiveness of Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Behavioral […]
Actress Gabrielle Union's Father Dies at 81 After Years of Battling Dementia
Nationwide — Gabrielle Union’s father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr., has died at 81 after a long battle with dementia. She confirmed his death through an Instagram tribute, noting he had been […]
Actor Terry Crews' Wife, Rebecca, Reveals She Has Parkinson’s Disease
Nationwide — Rebecca King-Crews, the wife of actor Terry Crews, has been quietly battling Parkinson’s disease for nearly a decade. She has now shared her experience publicly after a recent […]
Tiger Woods Asked “I’m Being Arrested?” in Released Body Camera Footage After Crash
Nationwide — Body camera footage shows Tiger Woods being arrested after a rollover crash in Florida that led to a DUI investigation. He underwent field sobriety tests at the scene, […]
Black Dad Has Limbs Amputated After Routine Dental Visit Triggers Gum Bleeding
Nationwide — Davon Vanterpool, a 34-year-old African American man from Denton County, Texas, left a dental visit with bleeding gums and an infection. Within weeks, sepsis set in, forcing doctors […]
Black Baby Fatally Shot While Inside Stroller During Drive-By Shooting in Brooklyn
Nationwide — Kaori Patterson-Moore, a 7-month-old African American child from New York City, was killed after being struck by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Brooklyn. Two suspects […]
Black Man with Disability Fined $345 for Parking Work Truck in His Own Driveway
Nationwide — Bali Ramnarace, an African American handyman from Boynton Beach, Florida, who is handicapped, was fined $345 by the city for parking his work truck in the driveway of […]
Black Woman Killed in Zip-Lining Accident While on Vacation in Puerto Rico
Nationwide — Tamirah Dix, an African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, died in Puerto Rico after suffering a head injury while zip-lining. Her family is arranging to bring her body back […]
Missing Black Mom of 3 Finally Found Living in a Los Angeles Storm Drain
Nationwide — Jameelah Robinson, a 43-year-old African American mother of 3 from Los Angeles, was found living in a storm drain after years of struggling with drugs and mental health issues. […]
Young Black UPS Driver Shot Dead While Trying to Recover His Stolen Truck
Nationwide — Michael Hunter, a 36-year-old African American UPS driver, was shot and killed while trying to recover his stolen truck on Chicago’s South Side. Police are investigating the shooting, […]
Black Man, Paralyzed After a Car Crash, Learns to Walk Again and is Now a Teacher
Nationwide — Ronnie “Tre” Lawson, an African American educator from Macon, Georgia, who survived a 2017 car crash that caused a spinal cord injury, is living beyond what doctors first […]
Black Mom of 6 Survives Domestic Shooting, But Remains in Critical Condition
Nationwide — Jakeitha Price, a 45-year-old African American mother of 6 from DeKalb County, Georgia, survived a domestic shooting that left her critically wounded. Her partner, 43-year-old Calvin Morton, shot her […]
Black Woman Sues Her Employer After She Was Fired for Being "Slow" During Her Chemo Treatment
Nationwide — Cindy Hawthorne, an African American woman who works as a civil rights compliance investigator at Georgia State University, says the university fired her after cancer treatments slowed her […]
Missing Black Boy With Autism Found Dead in Lake Near Home
Nationwide — Na’Sean Kirkland, a 13-year-old boy from Maitland, Florida, was found dead in a small lake near his home after going missing for two days. The boy, who had […]
Black Woman Wins $18M After Losing Her Leg Because of Delayed Hospital Treatment
Nationwide — Jamie White, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who lost her leg after a hospital allegedly delayed treatment, has won $18 million in a malpractice […]
8-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Choking on a Grape at School
Nationwide — Nicholas Gray, an 8-year-old African American boy from Manvel, Texas, died after choking on a grape during snack time at school. Staff tried to save him using the […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl in Critical Condition After Swallowing Button Battery
Nationwide — Camila Romero, a 4-year-old African American girl from Southern California, is in critical condition after swallowing a button battery. Doctors removed it, but the tiny device caused severe […]
Black Woman Faces Murder Charges in Georgia After Ending Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Alexia Moore, a 31-year-old African American woman from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with murder after taking pills to end her pregnancy. Authorities said her fetus survived for […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street
Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]
"Showtime at the Apollo" Co-Host Kiki Shepard Sadly Passes Away at 74
Nationwide — Kiki Shepard, best known as the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at 74 after a heart attack. She built a lasting legacy on television, the stage, […]
Black Man Shot By Police Left Dying as Ambulance First Treated White Cop Having an Anxiety Attack
Nationwide — Dyshan Best, an African American man from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was shot in the back by police during a foot chase and had to wait for over 10 minutes […]
5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital
Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care
Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]
Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly
Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]
Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery
Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]
Body of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Found in a Suitcase, Her Mom Faces Murder Charges
Nationwide — Mila Chatman, an 8-year-old African American girl from Cleveland, Ohio, was found buried in a suitcase alongside her half-sister. Authorities have arrested their mother, Aliyah Henderson, 28, who […]
Black Mom Says Her Autistic Son Was Abused During Therapy Session
Nationwide — Diana Hernandez, a mother from West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking justice after her autistic, non-verbal son was allegedly abused at a therapy center. She wants the therapist […]
White House Doctor Explains President Trump's Neck Rash
Nationwide — President Trump appeared at a Medal of Honor ceremony Monday with a visible red rash on his neck, sparking speculation online. The White House quickly clarified that it […]
Deaf Black Woman Awarded $1.2M After Cop Violently Arrested Her for "Not Listening"
Nationwide — Andrea “Dre” Hollingsworth, an African American woman from Las Vegas, Nevada, who is deaf, won a $1.2 million settlement after a Nevada police officer violently pulled her from […]
Ray J’s Mom Speaks Out About His Condition, "It's Not Him Trying to Get Attention"
Nationwide — Ray J’s mom, Sonja Norwood, addressed rumors about her son’s health, confirming that his condition is serious and real. She asked fans to stop speculating and respect his privacy […]
Man Killed His Wife and Their 5 Children After Losing His Job
Nationwide — Ervin Antonio Lupoe, an African American father of five from Los Angeles, California, fatally shot his wife and children before taking his own life in 2009. He claimed […]