Nationwide — Kim Chisolm, LCSW, CASC, the founder and CEO of Mental Essentials Unlimited, LLC, is hosting a summer camp entitled “Building Resilience in Youth: A Journey Toward Becoming a […]
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Black Pain Relief Specialist Celebrates 40 Years in Business, Launches 2nd Edition of Reflexology Book
Nationwide — Njideka Olatunde, a renowned pain relief educator and specialist based in Washington, DC with 40 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, is celebrating a major milestone in her […]
Retired Black Doctor’s Memoir “Are You a N****r or a Doctor?” Details Growing Up Amid Segregation and Personal Challenges
Nationwide — Otto E. Stallworth, Jr. is a retired medical doctor. His specialty was anesthesiology and he had practiced for over forty-five years and penned his memoir during the last […]
Founder of First Black Wellness Magazine Created By Black Nurses Goes on Tour
Nationwide — Meet Michelle Greene Rhodes, the founder and CEO of The Color of Wellness, an African American-focused health, wellness, and lifestyle education platform used by nurses of color to […]
Book Reveals Black Woman's Inspirational Journey, Courage and Conquest Over Cancer
Nationwide — Meet Mallika Stubbs, the author of a powerful book entitled reMISSION: reSTORATIVE Practices to reALIGN Purpose. It’s a biography and memoir that is also a collection of short […]
Director of National Research Center That Serves Black Children and Families Announces 2023 Conference
NAACFRC is the first ACF-funded research center to be primarily focused on the African American population. Nationwide — Dr. Latrice Rollins, Director & Principal Investigator of the National African American […]
Founder of Black-Owned Herbal Product Line For Men Who Suffer From ED Launches Podcast
Nationwide — J.R. Scroggins, founder and CEO of Live Natural, which sells natural products related to men suffering from erectile dysfunction and women suffering from vaginal dryness due to menopause […]
11-Year-Old Black Boy Who Called Police For Help Shot By Responding Officer
Nationwide — Aderrien Murry, an 11-year-old African American boy from Indianola, Mississippi, was critically injured after being shot by a police officer in his own home when he called 911 […]
Meet the Black Doulas Who Are Saving Lives and Bringing Joy to Birth
Nationwide — For more than 20 years now, Shafia M. Monroe, the founder of SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, has been training and certifying doulas to help improve […]
3 Black Medical Professionals to Host Clinicians of Color Conference to Address Black Male Mental Wellness
Nationwide — Clinicians of Color® is proud to announce its upcoming online conference, No More Hiding Behind Masks: Embracing Authenticity in Black Male Mental Wellness, on June 4th at noon […]
1,000's of Black Women Who Took Tylenol While Pregnant May Be Entitled to Compensation
Nationwide — Thousands of African American women who took Tylenol or generic acetaminophen during pregnancy at a high dose or for an extended period may be entitled to substantial compensation […]
Toni Braxton Nearly Died 7 Months Ago, Underwent Emergency Heart Surgery
Nationwide — Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton has revealed that she is lucky to be alive seven months after undergoing emergency heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery. Braxton, who […]
Anxious, Less Socially Active Black Seniors to Benefit From New Walgreens Initiative
Nationwide — Black seniors, in particular, have heightened levels of anxiety surrounding COVID-19. In fact: 4 in 10 report they feel socially isolated – that’s 13 percentage points higher than […]
35-Year Old Black Mom Dies After Childbirth, Grandma Left to Raise 12 Grandchildren
Nationwide — Nikita Washington, a 35-year-old African American woman from Detroit, tragically died at Harper University Hospital a day after she gave birth to her 12th child, Nathaniel. Now, her […]
Black Teen Dies in School Shooting That Didn't Make National News
Nationwide — Ja’Shawn Poirier, a 16-year-old Black student, was shot and killed in a school shooting in Arlington, Texas. However, this particular incident didn’t receive any national media attention.
Young Entrepreneur With Autism Opens Black-Owned Nail School Just 8 Months After Opening a Beauty Bar
Nationwide — Meet Aaliyah Alicia Thompson, a 21-year-old African American woman with autism from Hampton, Georgia, who has defied stereotypes and achieved incredible success as an entrepreneur in the beauty […]
Black Women Who Used Toxic Haircare Products Entitled to Financial Compensation
Nationwide — Recent scientific evidence has pointed to a link between the use of chemical hair relaxers and the development of certain types of cancer. Product liability lawsuits have been […]
Single Black Dad Battling Depression Launches Podcast, Clothing Line Promoting Self-Love
Nationwide — Umar Clark, an entrepreneur who also happens to be a single Black father, has created a podcast, clothing line, and online platform to help people suffering from depression […]
Host of Podcast That Addresses Black Maternal Health Launches New Hotline to Bring Joy to Expecting Parents
Nationwide — Kimberly Seals Allers, the host and creator of Birthright, a podcast about joy and healing in Black birth, is marking the end of her second season with the […]
Black Parents Whose 9-Month-Old Died at Florida Daycare Center Win $5M Settlement
Nationwide — The parents of Tayvon Tomlin, a 9-month-old baby who died after he was found unresponsive at Lincoln-Marti daycare center in Miami, Florida, have reached a $5 million settlement […]
Founder of Annual Girlfriend Getaway Retreat to Empower Black Women For the Third Year in a Row
Nationwide — 59-year-old Jacqueline Glass from Harlem, New York City, founder of the annual Sistahs at the Well: The Girlfriend Getaway, is empowering women to take better care of themselves […]
Disabled Black Teen With No Use of His Arms Uses His Mouth to Draw
Nationwide — Lucas Mapheto, a disabled teenage boy from South Africa, is gaining global attention for his extraordinary talent of being able to draw amazing portraits using only his mouth.
Black Dad Whose Daughter Died Unexpectedly Two Years Ago Pens Emotional Book About Grief
Nationwide — During his childhood, author Lehman Riley was fascinated by his grandfather Papa Lemon. Unfortunately, Papa Lemon passed away in 1973 when Lehman was 10 years old. Lehman’s love […]
Black Doctor Helps Women With Heavy Periods Gain Confidence with Leak-Resistant Period Panties
Nationwide — Dr. Amber Robins-Hickson, founder and creator of Sanxtuary MD, a company committed to supporting women during their menstrual cycles, is celebrating her company’s success in helping women and […]
Award Winning Couple and Best-Selling Authors Slated to Write, Produce and Direct Black Muslim Farmer Documentary
Nationwide — As the Black Farmer crisis looms and many farmers facing bankruptcy due to the government reneging on debt relief specifically for Black farmers passed as part of the […]
Sinbad's Family Says He is Recovering From Stroke, Learning to Walk, But Needs Help
Nationwide — It has been two years now since comedian and actor Sinbad suffered from a stroke, but his family says that he is in fact recovering and is even […]
10-Year-Old Girl Name Miracle Helped Her Mom Deliver Baby at Home
Nationwide — Miracle Moore, a 10-year-old girl from Jennings, Missouri, is being hailed a hero for bravely helping her pregnant mother give birth to her baby sister at home.
Three Black American Friends Found Dead in Their Mexico City Airbnb
Nationwide — A Black male and two females who traveled to Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead were reportedly found dead in an Airbnb they rented. Authorities believe […]
Meet the Two Black Multi-Millionaire Plastic Surgeons Putting Ghana on the Map
Nationwide — Drs. Michael Obeng and Jude Opoku-Agyeman were born in Ghana and have contributed and continue to their nation of birth through their philanthropy. Both surgeons had very humble […]
Black Family Demands Answers After 8-Year-Old Boy Severely Burned at White Friend’s House
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 […]
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 […]
34-Year-Old Black Mom of 5 Dying From Cancer is Writing a Book For Her Kids
Nationwide — Kourtni Smith, a 34-year-old mother of five from St Mary’s County, Maryland, is currently battling terminal cancer with remarkable courage, aiming to inspire others and raise awareness about […]
Black Doctor, Owner of Period Panty Brand Launches Empowering Puberty Course for Girls
Nationwide — Dr. Amber Robins, Founder and CEO of Sanxtuary MD, a Black-owned period panty brand that offers women maximum protection from leakage during their periods, has now also launched […]
Meet the Black Woman Using Her Story and Platform to Empower Victims of Domestic Violence
Nationwide — Domestic violence survivor Fallon MK is using her story and platform to illuminate the realities of domestic abuse. Her mission is to offer not only expert insights but […]
Black Author Tells Her Late Mother's Story in Powerful First-Person Narrative Book
Powerful first-person narrative chronicles the life and journey of an African American woman and her American Dream Nationwide — Rosalind “Bee” Harris has announced the release of The Story of […]
Black Woman Founder of Nonprofit Launches Magazine to Support Minorities Affected by Breast Cancer
The publication features diverse patient stories and 300+ resources for care and survivorship Nationwide — Jasmine Dionne Souers, President and CEO of The Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance and a […]
Award-Winning Black Author Releases Gripping Memoir on Surviving the Loss of a Loved One Due to Liver Cancer
Nationwide — Award-winning author Patricia A. Saunders shares her poignant journey in Saying Goodbye, a memoir that prompts critical conversations on cancer awareness. Patricia’s message is intensified by the heart-wrenching […]
Single Black Mom Creates All-Natural Skin Care Line After Her 6-Week-Old Daughter Developed Eczema
Nationwide — Meet Jocelyne Firmin, the Founder and CEO of Kiyamel, a Black-owned all-natural skincare brand that has quickly become the become the top choice for people battling with eczema, […]
Black Woman Who Wanted to Get Pregnant Accidentally Given Abortion Pill
Nationwide — Tamika Thomas, an African American woman from Las Vegas, Nevada undergoing IVF treatment, tragically lost her baby after her local pharmacy mistakenly provided her with abortion medication instead […]
Autism Study Launches New Video Campaign to Attract More African Americans
Videos Focus on Personal Stories from Parents and Participants in SPARK Nationwide — SPARK, the largest study of autism families across the United States, hopes a new video campaign helps […]
High-Performance Coach Launches Sacred Journal Empowering Black Men Against Loneliness, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Nationwide — In a groundbreaking step toward addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by men, particularly Black men, Bertrand Ngampa is proud to introduce The 1% Man: The Ascension […]
Civil Rights Attorneys to Represent Elderly Black Woman Given Wrong Medication at Rehab Center
Nationwide — Kim Parker and Governor Jackson, III have been retained to represent Rosezena Jackson, a resident of the District of Columbia, regarding the egregious medical treatment received, while she […]
Founder of Black-Owned Startup Creates Mental Health Event Series to Empower Black and Brown Communities
Nationwide — Timothy M. Jones, the Founder of Colorful Voices, a startup that provides grief and trauma mitigation training for the military and other government agencies, is excited to present […]
Texas High School Suspends Black Student For His Hair Style, Denies Discrimination
Nationwide — Darryl George, a junior at Barbers Hill High School in Texas, has faced suspension twice in a row due to his hairstyle. Despite the state’s recent anti-discrimination legislation, […]
Mom of 4 Launches First Black Female Owned Plant-Based Infant Formula Startup
Nationwide — Meet April Kelly, an African American mompreneur with four children who is also the Founder and CEO of Sure!, an innovative, plant-based infant formula alternative that is set […]
Meet the Founder Whose Platform Uses AI to Support Black Women Mentally and Emotionally
Nationwide — Nijiama Smalls, Founder and CEO of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, has launched a virtual platform that innovatively uses an AI wellness coach named Rashida […]
Black Woman Who Secured $5M in Affordable Housing For 250 Families Now Fighting Aggressive Breast Cancer
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Sarah Michelle Washington, a mother and visionary leader whose DC-based non-profit organization is responsible for securing and negotiating stabilized housing in excess of $5 million for […]
Introducing the First Animated Series For Black Children That Addresses Mental Health
Nationwide — An exciting new animated series called Super CJ: The Animated Series has been launched on YouTube to bring much-needed awareness to the critical mental health crisis facing Black […]
8th Annual Black Sustainability Summit to Be Held in Metro Atlanta, October 6-8th
Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. proudly unveils the upcoming 8th Annual Black Sustainability Summit, set to take place from October 6th to October 8th, 2023, throughout the Metro Atlanta area. […]
Black Parents and Their Newly Born Twins All Share the Same Birthday
Nationwide — Scierra Blair, an African American mom from Mayfield Heights, Ohio, welcomed her newborn twins, Jose Ervin III and A-ria, into the world on the very same day that […]
Black Gynecologist Releases Comprehensive Guide, "Endometriosis: The Name of the Pain and How to Repress It"
Nationwide — Dr. Leonard Weather Jr., a distinguished gynecologist and esteemed author, has released his latest book, Endometriosis: The Name of the Pain and How to Repress It. This comprehensive […]
114-Year-Old Black Woman From Texas is Now the 2nd-Oldest Person in the United States
Nationwide — Elizabeth Francis, an African American woman from Houston, Texas, who has just turned 114 years old, has now become not just the oldest person in her state, but […]
DJ Casper, Creator of Popular "Cha Cha Slide" Song and Dance, Dies at 58
Nationwide — DJ Casper, whose real name is William Perry Jr. and the creator of the popular dance anthem “Cha Cha Slide,” has sadly passed away at the age of […]
Black Woman From Maryland, Born in 1914, Turns 109 Years Old
Nationwide — Sally Washington, who is from Laurel, Maryland, is now 109 years old. She was born on July 31, 1914 in Danville, Virginia. In the 1930s, she moved to […]
Black Female Employee at Costco Says Manager Body-Shamed Her Over Work Attire
Nationwide — Isha Mason, an African American woman who works at a Costco store in New Jersey, recently shared her experience at the workplace, saying she was called into the […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches Organic Tea Products Inspired By Her Great-Grandmother
Nationwide — Meet Michelle Watson, the founder and CEO of IngenuiTea, a Black-owned line of organic tea products. When her phone kept ringing, she was sure there was a problem. […]
HBCU Grad Turned Psychologist Releases New Book to Improve Emotional Intelligence in Black Boys
Nationwide — Dr. Delarious O. Stewart, a Black scholar and practitioner in child psychology and counseling, has just released Cool, Calm, Collected: Jamal’s Journey to Managing His Anger, a captivating […]
Black Woman From Florida Turns 103 Years Old, Says She Rarely Eats Out
Nationwide — Theodora Walters, a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recently turned 103 years old. She celebrated with her family, friends, and loved ones.
Black Women For Wellness Presents 24th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference in Los Angeles
Nationwide — Black Women for Wellness presents The 24th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference on August 10, 2023. It will take place at The California Endowment in Los Angeles from 8am […]
Black Dad, 5-Year-Old Daughter to Change the Narrative Around Black Fatherhood With New Children’s Book
Nationwide — Dontaye Carter has partnered with his five-year-old daughter, Kyleigh, to center Black fatherhood and a strong Black family with their new children’s book, My Daddy and Me.
Black Mom Who Tried to Kill her Son’s Killer Launches Non-Profit to Help Women Heal from Trauma
Nationwde — Tracie McKinney, a mom of four children from the southside of Chicago, once tried to kill the person who murdered her son, but is now the founder of […]
Black-Owned Herbal Products Brand Celebrates 12 Years, Offering Adults Herbal Solutions For ED and VD
Nationwide — Live Natural, a Black-owned herbal products company that provides solutions to keep romance thriving in the bedroom, continues to aid couples’ intimacy with all-natural herbal products. Since 2011, […]
Black Mom Fights South Carolina’s Family Court System for Failing to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Nationwide — Meet Evelyn Hemphill, an African American mom, a hardworking woman, the matriarch of her family, and an advocate from Rockhill, South Carolina. She is also a two-time survivor […]