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 […]
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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. […]
Patient Woke Up From Surgery With Her Hair Braided Thanks to Black Male Surgeon
Nationwide — India Marshall, a 29-year old African American woman from North Carolina who recently underwent skull surgery, is thankful to her surgeon, Dr. Jewel Greywoode, who is also Black, […]
Two Siblings From Florida Died From COVID-19 Just 11 Days Apart
Nationwide — An African American mother from Florida is grieving the death of her two children who died from COVID-19 within just 11 days after their trip to Orlando, Florida.
Outrage After Bill Gates' Wife Says Blacks Should Receive COVID-19 Vaccine First
Nationwide — Melinda Gates, the wife of billionaire Bill Gates, has reportedly suggested in a recent interview with Time Magazine that Black and Latino people should be the first to […]
Family Wants Answers After 26-Year Old Dies During Childbirth at Brooklyn Hospital
Brooklyn, NY — A family is seeking answers after the devastating death of Sha-Asia Semple, a young African American woman who sadly passed away while giving birth to her child […]
Twin Girls Conjoined at the Skull Successfully Separated After 18 Hours of Surgery
Vatican City — Ervina and Prefina, 2-year old twin girls who were conjoined at the skull, which is a very rare condition, have been successfully separated after an operation at […]
College Students Throwing 'COVID Parties' to See Who Gets Infected First
Nationwide — Several college students from Alabama and other states who are infected with the coronavirus have been reportedly attending parties to intentionally spread the virus and see who would […]
Single Mom Tried to Kill Herself and Her 5 Children After Learning Her Boyfriend is Married
Nationwide — Many people were shocked when Itasha Brunson, a mother of five from Mississippi, documented her attempt to take the lives of herself and her five children on Facebook […]
Black-Owned Health Company Provides Medical Products to Fight COVID-19 in Underserved Communities
Atlanta, GA – Stay Well Leola is the newest Black-owned innovative health and wellness medical products and services company launched in partnership with We Gotcha Back Company, headquartered in Culver […]
16-Year Old Boy Goes into Cardiac Arrest and Dies After Being "Improperly" Restrained
Kalamazoo, MI — Cornelius Fredericks, a 16-year old boy from Michigan, died after having a cardiac arrest when he was restrained by at least 7 staff members at the residential […]
Three Experts Address Black Community Mental Health in New Handbook and Online Discussion
Everyday racism in our mental health services is doing harm to people of color. The time for change is now. Nationwide — The International Handbook of Black Community Mental Health […]
Black Health and Wellness Entrepreneur Gets Back to Juicing Basics with New Book
Charlotte, NC — It’s no coincidence the juice and smoothie bar industry brings in approximately $2 billion annually. As society starts to become more socially conscious, more and more people […]
Actor Chadwick Boseman Rushed to Emergency Room in a Wheelchair With Noticeable Weight Loss
Nationwide — Photos of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman being rushed to the hospital obviously much skinnier than before have surfaced on the Internet and his fans are getting worried.
In Tribute to Men’s Health Month
By Real Men Charities Nationwide — The shocking and tragic murder of George Floyd left the world reeling. From every point of the globe, passionate citizens – many of whom […]
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 […]
Black Man Gets Kidney Transplant from Brother After 8 Years on Dialysis
Nationwide — Keith Preston, a 55-year-old African American man who spent eight years on dialysis, finally received a kidney from his older brother, Willis Preston, 58. The transplant gave him […]
Black Mom Survives Heart Attack, Credits Her Daughter for Saving Her Life
Nationwide — B’Lon Calloway, a 42-year-old African American mother from Cleveland, Ohio, survived a sudden cardiac arrest at home thanks to her 15-year-old daughter, Mahogany Milton. Mahogany’s CPR, learned through the […]
Black Baby Makes History as the Largest Newborn Ever at a Hospital in New York
Nationwide — Terrica and Shawn, the parents of a newborn at Cayuga Medical Center, were surprised when their baby boy, Shawn Jr., arrived weighing 13 pounds, making him the largest baby […]
Black Teen Basketball Player Dies After Battling Bone Cancer Despite Amputation
Nationwide — Jayden Bailey, a 17-year-old African American high school basketball player from Lebanon, Tennessee, has sadly passed away after a years-long battle with bone cancer. Despite losing his left arm […]
Black Therapist Recognized as a Leading Expert Releases New Guide About the Challenges of Black Men
Nationwide — Licensed therapist and author Rodrego Way, LPC-S, LCDC, known as “The Therapy Coach,” announces the release of The Invisible Burden: Mental Health and Social Realities of Black Men, […]
Man Dies Saving a Passenger After His Car Got Stuck on Train Tracks
Nationwide — Brent Davis, a 38-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, tragically died after his car got stuck on railroad tracks, and he tried to save a passenger before […]
Former Nursing Home Manager Faces Charges for Stealing $300K from Residents
Nationwide — Christina Williams, who worked as an office manager at Venetian Gardens Nursing Home in Loveland, Ohio, has been accused of stealing more than $300,000 from over 50 residents. […]
White Man Who Shot His Black Wife 15 Times Because He Thought She Was Cheating Gets 50 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Brandon Dickerson, a 30-year-old white husband from Bryan, Texas, who killed his 23-year-old African American wife, Alexis Walls, in a jealous rage, has been sentenced to 50 years […]
Black Couple Mourns the Loss of Their Unborn Twin Babies While on a Cruise
Nationwide — Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband, John Ajaero, who are from Maryland, are grieving after losing their twin babies after Paris went into premature labor at 21 weeks during a […]
Black Doctor Launches New Educational Kit and Wellness App for Children to Address Health Inequity Among Minorities
Nationwide — As the nation commemorates Black History Month, a new initiative is answering Dr. King’s prophetic call by addressing one of the most persistent — and preventable — forms […]
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Legend Who Marched With MLK, Dies at 84
Nationwide — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the modern civil rights movement, Baptist minister, and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at the age of 84, his […]
Black Mom’s Decomposed Body Found at Unlicensed Funeral Home
Nationwide — The family of Estella Washington, a 74-year-old African American woman from New York, found her body among dozens of remains at an unlicensed funeral home. The shocking discovery has […]
Black Boy with Severe Heart Condition Adopted by His Doctor
Nationwide — True, an African American boy from Omaha, Nebraska, was just 4 years old when he faced a major heart surgery alone. Born with a severe heart defect, he […]
Pregnant Black Woman Rescued From Sinking Car Then Gives Birth to a Healthy Baby Hours Later
Nationwide — Shedly Apollon, an African American woman from Fort Pierce, Florida, survived a crash that left her in a sinking car and then gave birth hours later. Logan Hayes, […]
Unarmed Black Mom Survives Being Shot Six Times By Police, Files $25M Lawsuit
Nationwide — Tracey Allen, an African American mother from Detroit, Michigan, survived being shot six times during a traffic stop and is now suing the officer involved and the city. She […]
Black Surrogate Mother Says She Was Misled by Chinese Parents With Dozens of Children
Nationwide — Tronderrica James, a 30-year-old African American surrogate mother from Nevada, says she was misled into carrying a baby for a Chinese couple now linked to more than 20 surrogate-born […]
New Documentary Exposes the Maternal Health Crisis in Michigan, Highlights Community Doulas as the “Frontline Defense” for Black Mothers
Nationwide — As the United States continues to grapple with the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, a new documentary released by The New Citizens Press Community Action Network […]
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 […]