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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Former NBA Star Mike Sweetney Who Played for the New York Knicks Dies at 43
Nationwide — Former Georgetown basketball star Mike Sweetney, who became a first-round NBA draft pick after an impressive college career, has died at 43. His wife, India, announced his death […]
11-Year-Old Black Girl From Georgia Dies After Collapsing Following Basketball Practice
Nationwide — Emanuela Datsa, an African American sixth-grade student from Dunwoody, Georgia, sadly passed away last week after collapsing following a school basketball practice. The 11-year-old Peachtree Middle School student […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Needed Two Surgeries After Fire Extinguisher Falls on Her Foot at Daycare
Nationwide — Jynesis Daniel, a 2-year-old African American girl from McDonough, Georgia, lost one of her toes after a fire extinguisher reportedly fell from a wall and severely injured her […]
18-Year-Old Black College Student Dies After Being Dropped Off at Hospital Following Fraternity Event
Nationwide — Anthony Joseph Blas, an 18-year-old African American college student from California, died after he was taken to a hospital in an unresponsive condition. The Cal State Fullerton student had […]
Gladys Knight’s Son Says Her Husband is Pushing Her to Keep Touring "Until She Passes Away"
Nationwide — Gladys Knight continues to perform onstage despite saying she plans to cut back on touring, a decision that has intensified a public dispute between her son, Shanga Hankerson, and […]
Black Health Experts and Pioneers in Sickle Cell Disease to Convene at 2026 Annual Convention
Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, will hold its 54th annual national convention […]
Black Soldier Dies on Post After Sudden Illness, His Father Asks "Why Didn't Anyone Call a Medic?"
Nationwide — Leroy Stroud Jr., an African American soldier from Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, sadly passed away in August after reportedly becoming seriously ill following a day of duty. […]
President of Tanzania Mourns the Death of Her Husband Who Was Receiving Heart Treatment
Nationwide — Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died at 71 while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. His death has prompted […]
Black Mom Who Gave Birth to Mixed Triplets on Their Father's Birthday Almost Broke a Record
Nationwide — Nyla Craft, an African American mom from Torrance, California, welcomed a rare set of mixed triplets earlier this month, with the three boys weighing a combined 19 pounds […]
Black Woman From Kansas Who Raised Almost Ten Children Turns 107 Years Old
Nationwide — Mason Byrd, an African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, has turned 107 years old surrounded by the family she helped raise. Born in 1919, Byrd has spent […]
Actress Carla Jeffery, Best Known for Her Role in Disney's "Zombies," Has Died at 33
Nationwide — Disney Channel actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in the “Zombies” franchise, has died at 33. Her talent management company confirmed her death in a statement […]
Cassandra Wilson, Two-Time Grammy Jazz Singer, Has Sadly Passed Away at 70
Nationwide — Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer, has died at 70. The Mississippi native died Tuesday morning at her home in Jackson, surrounded by […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl With Sickle Cell Recovering After Five-Hour Brain Surgery
Nationwide — Zoey Jones, a 9-year-old African American girl from Birmingham, Alabama, is recovering after undergoing successful brain surgery to treat Moyamoya disease, a rare complication linked to sickle cell […]
7-Year-Old Black Boy Still in Coma After Being Hit By a Truck While Walking to School Bus
Nationwide — A 7-year-old African American boy, Aiden, remains in a medically induced coma after he was struck by a truck Friday morning while he was crossing a highway to […]
Actor Michael Wright, Known For His Role in "The Five Heartbeats," Dies at 70
Nationwide — Michael Wright, best known for starring in “The Five Heartbeats” and “Sugar Hill,” has died at age 70 in Los Angeles. His family said he suffered heart failure […]
Black Surrogate Mom Who Refused to Abort Baby With Heart Defect is Now in a Custody Fight With the Biological Parents
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother, remains at the center of a custody fight as the newborn she carried remains in critical condition after complex heart surgery. […]
Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges
Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]
Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike
Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]
Black Teen Knocked Unconscious in Alleged Attack at a Mental Health Facility
Nationwide — Keymon Barker, a 15-year-old African American teen from Monroe, Georgia, was attacked only hours after arriving at a mental health facility for treatment. He said another teenager hit him […]
Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance
Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]
Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]
32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission
Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]
Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color
Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]
Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018
Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]
Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis
Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]
6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]
Pregnant Black Teen Arrested for Taking Pills to Terminate Her Pregnancy at 31 Weeks
Nationwide — Syeisha Jadan Johnson, an 18-year-old African American teen from Durham, North Carolina, faces multiple charges after investigators say she took abortion pills while about 31 weeks pregnant. She later […]
Former NFL Player Gets Early Release From Prison to Be With His Dying 8-Year-Old Daughter
Nationwide — Wendell Smallwood Jr., a former NFL player, will reportedly be released from prison early to spend his 8-year-old daughter’s final days with her as she battles cancer. The […]
Meet the First Black Woman Who Makes History Leading a NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Nationwide — Dr. Monica Baskin has made history after being named director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. She became the first African American woman to lead a […]
Black Teen Battling Cancer Who Met Ludacris and Other Music Artists Sadly Passes Away
Nationwide — Leeland Harris, a 16-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, Georgia, died after a battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Days before his death, he was able […]
Black Woman Files Lawsuit After Lab Error Led to Cancer Misdiagnosis and Unnecessary Removal of Her Organs
Nationwide — Cassandra Barksdale, a 43-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, has filed a lawsuit after a laboratory error allegedly caused doctors to misdiagnose her with aggressive cancer and […]
Family of Haitian Immigrant in ICE Custody Who Froze to Death Plans Lawsuit
Nationwide — The family of Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian immigrant who died after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, plans to file a lawsuit over the circumstances […]