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 […]
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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 […]
Black Mom Solves Fungal Skin Infection Problem Called Tinea Versicolor
Nationwide — Mizell Mais is an African American mother of three and an entrepreneur from Apopka, Florida. In her early thirties, she developed a spotty rash that covered more than […]
Girl Knocked Unconscious in Racist Attack After Telling Boy "My Black is Beautiful"
Nationwide — Nevaeh Thomas, an 11-year old girl from Kansas City, says that she was racially harassed and assaulted by a 12-year old boy while playing outside. The boy allegedly […]
73-Year Old Great Grandmother Beats Coronavirus After 5 Months
New York, NY — Marie Jean-Pierre, a 73-year old grandmother from New York City, has reportedly recovered from COVID-19 after almost 3 months in a hospital and 2 months in […]
Planned Parenthood Confesses That Margaret Sanger Was a Racist
By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — The Rev Dr. Martin Luther King once stated, “The negro cannot win if they choose to sacrifice their children for immediate comfort […]
From Trauma to Triumph: How Kathiana Dulcine used a Traumatic Experience to Create an Educational Platform for the Black Community
Meet Kathiana Dulcine, founder of the Coco Community Membership Program, designed to help Black people feel more comfortable discussing and learning about matters of intimacy Providence, RI — “Knowing what […]
Detroit Firefighter Dies After Diving into River to Save 3 Young Girls
Detroit, MI — Sgt. Sivad Johnson, a Detroit firefighter, is being called a hero for rescuing three young girls from drowning. Sadly though, he was found dead in the river […]
African American Breast Cancer Survivor Tells Her Inspiring Story in New Book
Phoenix, AZ — Linda Washington, singer and songwriter of Missing You ft Lamar and a breast cancer survivor, has released a Kindle version book entitled Forbidden And Broken Finding Love […]
Singer Brandy Reveals She Once Contemplated Suicide
Nationwide — R&B superstar Brandy has recently opened up about her years-long battle with depression. She said that she once contemplated taking her own life after being involved in a […]
Fatherhood Expert Releases Book Warning Single Dating Women About a New Population of Men
And Provides Warning Signs to Look Out For! Nationwide — “I’m pregnant” are two words men actively dating would rather not hear. Many single women are unaware there is a […]
Grandmother With 88 Great Grandchildren Turns 100-Years Old
Franklinton, NC — Julia Lee Kelley, an African American grandmother from North Carolina who has a total of 173 descendants, has recently turned 100-years old.
First Plant-Derived, Anti-Inflammatory Drug Discovery Credited to Black-Owned Company
Tampa, FL — What began hundreds of years ago as a pain remedy on the island of Trinidad has evolved into the United States’ first plant-derived, anti-inflammatory drug discovery credited […]
August Declared Global Black Mental Health Awareness Month by Black Therapy Central and Other Organizations
Nationwide — August is now Global Black Mental Health Awareness Month (GBMHAM) declares Black Therapy Central and other Black organizations to recognize that Black people, regardless of location, face similar […]
Black Mom Creates Brand and Children’s Book to Highlight Premature Babies After Having Her Baby 4 Months Early
Nationwide — When Shanel Hudson went in for a routine ultrasound at 24 weeks in 2018, she never imagined that a few days later, she’d be having her baby almost […]
Black-Owned Company Offers Tea Blends for Those Who Seek a Natural Approach to Wellness
Adrienne Jones, founder of Bea’s Wellness Teas, says that a strong immune system is much more powerful than just wearing a mask Nationwide — Got an ailment? We got tea! […]
Black Doctor Launches Health Promotional App in the Midst of Coronavirus & Social Justice Crises
Nationwide — Dr. Sean T. Hubbard, a hospital neurologist in New Jersey, became inspired, when he witnessed conversations happening online, particularly on the most popular social media sites. “If we […]
Black Founder Launches Trailblazing Online Counseling Platform to Address Mental Health Needs of the African American Community
Los Angeles, CA — Mental health advocate, licensed therapist and startup founder, Aiyana Ma’at has created a new online counseling platform called Perspective that prioritizes the mental health needs of […]
Black-Owned Company Formulates CBD Oil Products For Romantic Moments
Nationwide — TwoRomantic™ is a unique online boutique launched by an African American entrepreneur that offers quality CBD cosmetics and merchandise for couples. The company specializes in the use of […]
Herman Cain Dies From Coronavirus, Reportedly Attended Trump Rally
Nationwide — 74-year old Henry Cain has died from COVID-19. He was a millionaire business executive, political lobbyist, author, and presidential candidate who ran for the Republican nomination in the […]
9-Year Old Black Girl Becomes Youngest Person in Florida to Die From COVID-19
Putnam County, FL — Kimora “Kimmie” Lynum, a 9-year old African American girl, has been reported as the youngest person in Florida to have died from COVID-19 so far.
Black Entrepreneur’s Line of Essential Oils is a Natural Alternative to Traditional Medicine
Nyack, NY — In 2010, Dan Mintz discovered that a certain blend of essential oils was extremely helpful in combating pain and healing, as well as preventing various other ailments. […]
Black Lawyer Announces 2026 Expansion Focused on Power, Intellectual Property, and Women's Strategic Leverage
Nationwide — Tiffany Michelle Simmons, known as The Plug’s Lawyer, is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus: transforming legal expertise into scalable intellectual property for women who already hold influence […]
Black Mom Suing Hospital for Mistakenly Telling Her That Her Newborn Baby Had Died
Nationwide — LaChunda Hunter, an African American woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, is suing a hospital after staff told her newborn daughter had died, only for a doctor to later […]
Missing 18-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead Outside During Snowstorm, Possibly Froze to Death
Nationwide — Yadira Hernandez Castro, an 18-year-old Afro Latina girl from Concord, North Carolina, was found dead two days after going missing during a winter storm. Authorities say alcohol and freezing […]
Black Teen Shot in the Face Gets Her Jaw Reconstructed with AI and 3D Printing
Nationwide — Mya Buie, a 17-year-old African American girl from West Des Moines, Iowa, was shot in the face and nearly lost her jaw. However, doctors were able to use […]
16-Year-Old Black Girl Tragically Shot Dead in Her Home by Another Teen
Nationwide — Jazariah Del Toro, a 16-year-old African American teen from New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shot and killed in her home on Tuesday. Authorities say another 16-year-old boy, who […]
Black Teacher, Mom of 2, Dies Suddenly After Risky Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica
Nationwide — Regina Brumley Kerr, a 45-year-old African American mother and teacher who was living in Costa Rica, tragically passed away after complications from a tummy tuck and liposuction. She […]
White Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After the Wife Gives Birth to a Black Baby
Nationwide — A couple from Orlando, Florida, is suing a fertility clinic after a DNA test showed their newborn baby is not genetically related to them. They claim a mix-up […]
Black Man, 86, Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Storm
Nationwide — Alvin Mayweather, an 86-year-old African American man from Shreveport, Louisiana, sadly passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter storm, authorities said. He was found in his […]
Rapper Ye Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior, Blames it on His Mental Health
Nationwide — Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has apologized for his antisemitic actions, including selling swastika T-shirts and making offensive statements. He said he wants forgiveness from those he […]
93-Year-Old Black Grandma Froze to Death Outside Just a Block Away from Her Home
Nationwide — Neather Kelly, a 93-year-old African American woman from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was found dead in the freezing cold just a block from her home after leaving during […]
Three Black American Siblings Sadly Killed in Car Accident During Family Vacation in Kenya
Nationwide — Three Black American siblings, Emmanuel DeLeon, Kairu Winkelpleck, and Njeri DeLeon, tragically died in a devastating car crash during a family vacation in Kenya. The crash killed two […]
13-Year-Old Black Girl Jumped to Her Death, Her Mom Blames the Child-Welfare System
Nationwide — Jade Smith, a 13-year-old African American girl from Brooklyn, New York, died in January 2023 after jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge. Her mother says the city’s child-welfare system […]
10-Month-Old Black Baby Still Struggling with Botulism Linked to ByHeart Formula
Nationwide — Ashaan Carter, an African American baby from Portland, Oregon, is still fighting infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula, which was later recalled nationwide. He remains on a feeding tube […]
Family Shocked After HBCU College Student Dies Suddenly at Tuskegee University
Nationwide — Jade Callwood, a 21-year-old African American college student from Conyers, Georgia, died suddenly Tuesday after an unexpected medical emergency. Her death left classmates, friends, and the Tuskegee University community […]
Hip-Hop Artist John Forté, Known for His Work With the Fugees, Dies at 50
Nationwide — Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté, known for his work with the Fugees, has died at 50. He died at his home on Martha’s Vineyard, leaving behind a lasting […]
Black Woman Survives After Being Shot in the Neck by Her Ex-Girlfriend
Nationwide — Kyndris Brooks, an African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was shot in the neck by her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, in a shocking domestic violence attack. She remains hospitalized, fighting […]
79-Year-Old Black Woman with Dementia Found Dead in the Woods After Being Missing for Days
Nationwide — Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, has been found dead in the woods days after going missing. She had dementia, and authorities said […]
Black Man Able to Walk Again After Rare Condition Left Him "Close To Death" and Paralyzed
Nationwide — Ra-Jon James, an African American man from Virginia, is now walking again after a rare condition left him paralyzed and fighting for his life. His journey highlights the importance […]
Black Mom, Maternal Health Advocate, Sadly Dies at 30 From Complications After Giving Birth
Nationwide — Dr. Janell Green Smith, a South Carolina midwife and advocate for Black maternal health, died from complications during childbirth at just early 30s. She was a devoted professional, […]
Police Say 9-Year-Old Black Boy Was Shot on Purpose By His 10-Year-Old Friend
Nationwide — Tre’Michael, a 9-year-old African American boy from Alexandria, Louisiana, is recovering after being shot while spending time with a friend. Police later said the shooting was intentional, leading to […]
Black Woman’s Groundbreaking Federal Disability Lawsuit Advances Federal Recognition of Endometriosis
Nationwide — After a rare and potentially precedent-setting summary judgment ruling, 27-year-old Christian (Cece) Worley — a Black, second-year law student — has successfully reached a settlement in her disability […]
Award-Winning Actress Dawnn Lewis’ A New Day Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students
Nationwide — Frost Equity Initiative, a Los Angeles-based STEM education nonprofit, is expanding access to high-quality elementary STEM programs thanks to funding from A New Day Foundation, founded by award-winning […]
Black Teen from Texas Shot Dead While Riding in a Car on New Year's Day
Nationwide — Brynnlee Hampton, a 15-year-old African American girl from Amarillo, Texas, was shot and killed on New Year’s Day while riding in a car. Police said the shooting happened […]
Teen Recovers After 17-Hour Marathon Surgery to Remove 174-Pound Leg
Nationwide — Jasmine Ramirez, a teen from Florida who has lived with a rare medical condition since early childhood, is recovering after a marathon surgery to amputate her left leg. Doctors […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Spending the Holidays in Hospital After Being Hit by Car
Nationwide — Kayla Frazier, an African American girl from Atlanta, is spending Christmas in the hospital after a car hit her while she crossed a neighborhood street. The crash left the […]
Black Woman Who Lost Both Arms and Legs is Now Walking Again
Nationwide — Natalya Manhertz, a 20-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, lost both her arms and legs to a severe strep infection at 17. After years of treatment and rehabilitation, […]
Young Black Female Firefighter Dies From Cancer, Officials Say Her Illness Was Job-Related
Nationwide — Brandy Allinience, an African American firefighter from Houston, Texas, has sadly passed away from cancer tied to her work, marking the fourth cancer-related death among Houston-area first responders within […]
Black Mom Sues Landlord in Atlanta After Feces Found in Heater
Nationwide — Tiarra Logan, an African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, discovered her heater was blowing fecal matter into her home after a year of unresolved sewage issues. She has […]
91-Year-Old Grandmother with Dementia Faces Eviction After Home Sold Over $3.5K Tax Debt
Nationwide — Gloria Gaynor, a 91-year-old African American grandmother from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is facing possible eviction after her longtime home was sold over an unpaid property tax bill. The […]
Young Mom Arrested After Infant Thrown From Stoller During Fight
Nationwide — Oriel Dykes, a young African American mother from Lower Allen, Pennsylvania, was arrested after a fight at a mall parking lot ended with her infant thrown from a […]
Black Police Officer Battling Kidney Failure Fired Six Months Before Retirement, Loses Benefits
Nationwide — Derek Williams, an African American police officer from Mount Vernon, New York, is facing termination while battling kidney failure, just six months before retirement. The decision also ends […]
White Gas Station Worker Attacked Pregnant Black Woman and She Lost Her Baby
Nationwide — Deria Francis, a 40-year-old African American mother from South Carolina, was violently attacked by 28-year-old cashier Shannon Walsh, who is white, at a Circle K gas station while eight […]