Nationwide — According to UNICEF, 188 countries have imposed school closings worldwide, affecting more than 1.6 billion children. While curriculum continues virtually, the lack of social interaction during global lockdowns […]
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Women of Color With Breast Cancer Launch New Brand Photography Campaign to Build Awareness
Nationwide — For the Breast of Us, the first-ever blog and online community for all women of color affected by breast cancer, is excited to announce the launch of its […]
Father Won’t Face Charges For Accidentally Leaving Twin Sons in Car
Nationwide — A father whose 20-month old twins tragically died after he forgot to drop them off at daycare and unintentionally left them in his car will not face charges.
Married Couple Die of COVID Hours Apart, Leaving Behind 7 Children
Nationwide — Troy and Charletta Green, a married couple from Detroit, Michigan, sadly died of COVID-19 within hours after the other. Their 7 children are grieving their tragic loss.
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Seeks to Include More Black and Diverse Volunteers
Washington, DC — Research sites in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Texas, and New York are now recruiting participants for The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP)’s Bio-Hermes Study – a breakthrough Alzheimer’s […]
HBCU-Bound Student Athlete Dies in Tragic Elevator Accident
Correction: This article previously misreported that the incident occurred on an HBCU campus. That information has now been clarified in the revised article below. Nationwide — Jaumarcus McFarland, a student-athlete […]
Black Therapist Creates Unique Self-Help Therapy Tool That Helps You Manage Mental Health on Your Own
Nationwide — Marci Gray, MSW, RSW, a Black mental health therapist, consultant and speaker, has created a powerful tool called The Empowerment Planner that helps people with self-improvement and mental […]
Aunt Arrested After Her Niece and Nephew's Bodies Were Found in Her Car
Baltimore, MD — Nicole Michelle Johnson, a 33-year old woman from Baltimore, is facing multiple charges for the horrific deaths of her niece and nephew whose remains were found by […]
Black Nurse of 30 Years Releases New Book For Aspiring Caregivers
Missouri City, TX — The author of From the Lens of Daughter, Nurse, and Caregiver: A Journey of Duty and Honor launches her 2nd book entitled The Black Book of […]
Black Woman Succeeds in Getting 94% of Alabama Town Vaccinated
Nationwide — Dorothy Oliver, a Black woman from Panola, Alabama, is getting national attention and receiving high praises for her dedication to helping almost everyone in her small town to […]
Police Say Florida Woman Was Shot and Killed by Toddler While on Zoom Call
Nationwide — Shamaya Lynn, a 21-year old mother from Almonte Springs, Florida, was killed by her toddler who shot her in the head at her apartment while on a Zoom […]
Woman Who Once Saw Her Dad Point a Gun at Her Mom is Now Helping Others to Overcome Childhood Trauma
Patrice Brantley, a community licensed mental health therapist, says she watched her father tried to kill her mother when she was just 6-years old. Nationwide — Patrice Brantley is an […]
Healing Black Birth: Fundraising Campaign Launches to Pair Victims of Birth Trauma with Black Mental Health Therapists
Restoration!: The Healing Black Birth Fund seeks to repair historical and present-day harm done to Black women within the medical system Nationwide — A new national campaign launched today to […]
Michigan Dad Rushed into Burning Home to Save His 18-Month Old Twin Daughters
Nationwide — Ray Lucas, a 23-year old father from Eastpointe, Michigan, is being hailed a hero after he ran into a burning house to rescue his twin babies.
Black Psychiatrist Launches New Podcast to Reduce Pandemic-Induced Stress and Anxiety
Helping busy professionals that are tired of just existing live better. Atlanta, GA — Meet Dr. Ericka Goodwin, a Harvard-trained Board-Certified Psychiatrist, who has launched a new podcast called Better […]
Three Cousins, All Pregnant With Twins, to Give Birth Simultaneously in October
Nationwide — Melody Stubbs, Courtney Harper, and Janeshia Wilson, cousins from Bolton, Mississippi, were pleasantly surprised when they found out that they were all pregnant at the same time and […]
Black Healthcare Worker Hospitalized For a Month Owes $1M in Medical Bills
Nationwide — Shenita Russie, a 42-year old African American healthcare worker from Arkansas, says that she owes nearly a million dollars in medical bills after being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Afraid of Getting Sick While Traveling? Black Physician’s New Book Offers The Solution
Atlanta, GA — COVID is not the only disease we have to worry about when we travel. While COVID has changed how we travel and shed light on how easily […]
Al B. Sure Fully Recovers After Being Told He Only Had 4 Months to Live
Nationwide — R&B singer Al B. Sure, who was once told by the doctor that he only had a few months to live, has been able to completely bounce back […]
Alabama Non-Profit Helping Black and Brown Men Deal With Mental Health Challenges Worsened By the Pandemic
Nationwide — One Alabama-based nonprofit is working to do its part to better ensure that Black and brown men are getting the mental health support that they need to survive […]
Black Social Worker Releases New Guide For Caregivers and Patients on Navigating the Healthcare System
Nationwide — Kenshara Cravens, having a heart to alleviate the stress and pressure on patients and their loved ones, has written an easy-to-read handbook on how to approach healthcare. She […]
Black Nurse Releases Best-Selling New Book, Tells Her Personal Story of Dealing With COVID-19 Patients
Nationwide — There is something divinely special about people who choose to risk [and sometimes] sacrifice their lives for the sake of others. Sheltee [Debose] Felton is one of them! […]
Author Addresses Social Justice and Black Trauma in New Book
Los Angeles, CA — The murders of Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement officials have compelled author Roberta ‘Robbie’ Roberts, pseudonym, to pen 280+ pages of fiery prose, […]
Black Psychologist Releases First Ever Therapy Card Deck For Black Men
Nationwide — Dr. Ebony, the creator of My Therapy Cards, the first card deck and self-help tool for Black women, has finally created the first therapy card deck for Black […]
First National Telethon for Black Maternal Health to Capture Black Birth Experiences
Black Parents Invited to Call 855-450-IRTH to Leave a Doctor or Hospital Review for New Yelp-like App to Address Racism and Bias in Maternity Care Nationwide — On Friday, June […]
Black Nurse Practitioner Launches Platform to Assist Students Transitioning into Practice
Nationwide — Meet Latrina Walden, a Family Nurse Practitioner and nursing professor in Atlanta who has launched Latrina Walden Exam Solutions (LWES) – the premier destination for today’s workforce to […]
Nurse Creates Subscription Service to Help Black Moms Prepare For Lactation
Nationwide — Shamiesha Ebhotemen, Founder and CEO of NURSEMilk, LLC in Anaheim, California, has created a safe space for families to begin their breastfeeding journey with the tools needed for […]
Family of Father of 5 Who Died After Refusing to Get Vaccinated Receives $75K in Donations
Lincoln Park, MI — Antwone Rivers, a father of 5 from Michigan, has died from COVID-19 just a few weeks after deciding not to get vaccinated. His wife, who is […]
Black-Owned Herbal Brand Introduces Revolutionary New Product to Overcome ED
Nationwide — Live Natural, a Black-owned herbal company that provides solutions to keep harmony in the bedroom, has launched a revolutionary new product for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction.
HBCU Alum Creates Black-Owned Health Supplement Brand For Men Over 40
The products help with muscle strength, fat metabolization, mental acuity, stamina, libido, and more. Nationwide — Meet Jimmy White, a 60-year old fitness influencer who is the founder of Fit […]
15-Year Old Girl From Chicago Died Just 3 Days After Getting COVID-19
Bolingbrook, IL — Dykota Morgan, a 15-year old girl from Illinois who reportedly didn’t have any underlying medical conditions, died just a few days after she was diagnosed with COVID-19.
25-Year-Old Mom Gives Birth to 9 Babies at the Same Time
Nationwide — Halima Cisse, a 25-year old woman from the country of Mali, recently gave birth to 9 babies at once and all of them survived, which apparently broke a […]
5-Year-Old Black Twin Sisters Drown in Pool During Family Vacation While Under Teen Supervision
Nationwide — Parker and Paisley Sandidge, 5-year-old African American twins from Georgia, were visiting Florida with their family when they sadly drowned in a rental home pool in Kissimmee. Authorities […]
Founder of Black-Woman Led Nonprofit Expands Black Maternal Mental Health Advocacy With Inaugural Rest, Repair, and Resistance Day
Nationwide — Founded by Kay Matthews after the stillbirth of her daughter, Troya Simone, and her own experience with undiagnosed postpartum depression, The Shades of Blue Project has grown into […]
Family Shocked as Black Teen Dies Suddenly the Day Before His High School Graduation
Nationwide — Dominic McClair, an 18-year-old African American teen from Virginia Beach, Virginia, died suddenly the day before his high school graduation. His family said doctors later confirmed he suffered […]
Mom Faces Murder Charges After Beating and Stomping Her 2-Year-Old Daughter to Death
Nationwide — Jessica Wilson, a 29-year-old mom from Alachua County, Florida, allegedly assaulted her 2-year-old daughter at their home. The toddler suffered critical injuries and later died after several days […]
Meet the Black Literacy Advocate Urging the NAACP to Do More For Children With Dyslexia
Nationwide — Clarice Jackson, a nationally recognized literacy advocate, educational leader, and founder of the Black Literacy Matters® Conference 2027, is calling on the NAACP and Decoding Dyslexia to work […]
Black Woman Who Shed 100 Pounds is Now Helping Women Across the Country Reclaim Their Health
Nationwide — After losing more than 100 pounds and transforming her own health, Deidra Smith has turned her personal success story into a mission to help other women achieve lasting […]
Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head
Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend While 8-Months Pregnant
Nationwide — Jariah Edwards, an African American teen from Arizona, was shot while 32 weeks pregnant after her ex-boyfriend tracked her down while on vacation in San Diego, California. Her […]
Pregnant Black Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Another Pregnant Mom of 5
Nationwide — Aaniyah Nowden, an African American woman from Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justina Wallace, another African American woman with five […]
Black Mom Rescues Her 3-Year-Old Daughter From Burning Apartment, But Suffers Severe Burns
Nationwide — Miracle Keith, an African American mother from Conway, South Carolina, saved her 3-year-old daughter, Amiri, from a burning apartment during an early morning fire on May 30. Both […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Black Mom Sets Herself on Fire Inside Home, Killing Herself and Her 3-Year-Old Disabled Child
Nationwide — Destiny Wilson, a 34-year-old mother from Virginia, died after setting herself on fire inside a Hampton home. Her 3-year-old daughter with disability also died after flames spread through […]
16-Year-Old High School Football Player Dies After Long Battle With Rare Illness
Nationwide — Gunnar Redding Bible, a 16-year-old African American teen from Loganville, Georgia, has sadly died after a rare illness and an extended stay in the hospital. Loganville High School […]
Black Educator Launches Book Tour to Help Reduce Stress, Brings Free Wellness Sessions to Communities Across America
Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, a fitness instructor, educator, and wellness advocate with over 16 years of experience, has launched a national community wellness book tour in support of her […]
Psi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to Host Inaugural Brazoria County Lupus Walk on May 30th
“Pearland in Purple” brings the first-ever lupus awareness walk to Brazoria County in partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America and the City of Pearland Nationwide — Brazoria County is […]
Black Woman-Owned Health Organization Redefines Wellness Through a Groundbreaking Four-Fold Holistic Care Model
Woman-led, Black-owned integrated health organization combines mental health therapy, fitness, nutrition, and bodywork to transform lives across Chicago communities. Nationwide — Iris Nichole Patterson, the Founder of Chicago Integrated Health, […]
Mom Accused of Locking Herself and Her 3 Kids in Running Car in a Garage
Nationwide — Alicia Cade, an African American mother from Springville, Alabama, is facing attempted murder charges after authorities accused her of locking herself and her three children inside a running […]
Black Teen Suspiciously Found Hanging From a Tree on Church Grounds After Being Missing for Over a Week
Nationwide — Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old African American girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead on church property after being reported missing in late April. Local police have already […]
Father Gets 5 Years in Prison After His Dogs Attacked His 3-Year-Old Daughter
Nationwide — Warren Houston, an African American father from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sentenced after the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Kingsley, who was killed in a pit bull attack. […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
Nationwide — Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help […]
Daughter of Elderly Black Woman Who Died After Attacking a Tim Horton's Employee Says Her Mom Was “Wronged”
Nationwide — Anita Grayson, a 75-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, died after a fight inside a Tim Hortons following a dispute over a drive-thru order. Her daughter, Tawanda […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Graduates High School After Surviving Cancer Four Times
Nationwide — Makayla Nelson, an African American teen from Tyler, Texas, will graduate from Tyler High School after having survived cancer four times during her childhood. Even as she celebrates […]
Black Author and Holistic Healer Reaches #1 on Amazon in 11 Categories Before His Book Even Releases
Stop Drop & Roll by Jeffrey V. Noble achieves 11 documented #1 Amazon rankings during the pre-order phase, seven weeks before the official June 30th release date, outselling Dr. Joe […]
Family Mourns Loss of 4-Year-Old Black Girl After Year-Long Battle With Cancer
Nationwide — Kaisa Leigh Miller, a 4-year-old African American girl from Mexia, Texas, died after a year-long battle with cancer that started when she was 3 years old. Her family […]
Black Mom Blames Chicago Public Schools, Says Teacher Assaulted Her 12-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Markeita Brown, the mother of Malachi, a 12-year-old African American boy from Chicago, Illinois, is blaming Chicago Public Schools for how it responded after her son was allegedly […]
Drake’s Dad, Dennis Graham, Opens Up About Lung Cancer After Being Mentioned on New Album
Nationwide — Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has drawn attention after Drake revealed details about his health in new music from his album Iceman. Dennis later confirmed he had lung cancer in […]
Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player, Dies at 47 After Brain Tumor Battle
Nationwide — Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died at 47 after an eight-month battle with an aggressive brain tumor. He leaves behind a 13-year professional career […]
Black Mom of 3 Tragically Struck By a Train Survives, But Has Both Legs Amputated
Nationwide — Sonja Celius, an African American mother of 3 from Phoenix, Arizona, was struck by a train on April 25 while visiting from Nevada. She suffered severe, life-threatening injuries and […]
Meet the 108-Year-Old Black Woman Who Still Drives and Works Out Three Times a Week
Nationwide — Susan Young Browne, an African American woman from Dover, Delaware, still drives and works out three times a week at 108 years old. She keeps a daily exercise […]
Why Human Hair Braided Wigs Are Replacing Synthetic Options for Black Women
Nationwide — As braided wigs continue to grow in popularity, more Black women are moving away from synthetic options and choosing human hair braided wigs for a more natural, comfortable, […]
Woman Gives Birth to Quadruplets After Doctors Initially Told Her She Was Having Triplets
Nationwide — Rachael Simba, a woman from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, gave birth to quadruplets after doctors initially told her she was expecting triplets. She delivered four premature babies at Kilimanjaro Christian […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl Suffers Brain Injury After School Police Body-Slammed Her, Officer Not Fired
Nationwide — Ke’Nadie Cathey, a 14-year-old African American girl from North Carolina, suffered a brain injury after a school resource officer body-slammed her during a fight outside West Charlotte High School. […]