Nationwide — Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, a congresswoman from Ohio, was reportedly pepper-sprayed while trying to mediate between police officers and protesters in Columbus. The protest was one of many across […]
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Organization to Hold Trump and Congress Accountable for Black Americans Who Died From COVID-19
Triangle ADOS Shares White House Petition and Submitted a Proposal for Concerned Black American Citizens (CBAC) Nationwide — Triangle ADOS in collaboration with ADOS CT, ADOS NE, Twin Cities ADOS, […]
17-Year Old Girl “Accidentally” Shot in the Head, Killed at Airbnb in Florida
Miami, FL — Giselle Rengifo, a 17-year old girl from Florida, has been killed in a shooting at a rented Airbnb in Miami. The suspect, her 17-year old friend named […]
Black People, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Risk of Death From Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Nationwide — Here are some facts: Black people have been found to be more likely to die from COVID-19 infection than white people, both in the United Kingdom and the […]
Woman From Florida Turns 109-Years Old, Becomes One of the Oldest People in the World
Jacksonville, FL — Louisa Gunter, an African American grandmother from Florida, just recently turned 109-years old. Having been born in 1911, Gunter has lived through both the Spanish flu epidemic […]
New Fund in Baltimore Launches to Provide $500 Micro-Grants For Black-Led Organizations Impacted By COVID-19
CLLCTIVLY launches a no-strings-attached micro-grant to support Black-led and Black-owned organizations on the frontlines— serving children and families who have become even more economically vulnerable as a result of COVID-19. […]
Woman Charged With Murder After Illegal Plastic Surgery Procedure Kills Her Patient
Kenner, LA — Keshawn Bruce, a 31-year old woman from Louisiana, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter four years after Juliet Capps, who was then 42-years old, died of […]
Black Doctor Who Delayed His Retirement to Help COVID-19 Patients Dies From the Virus
New York, NY — Dr. James A. Mahoney, a 62-year old doctor who spent 40 years serving hospitals in underserved communities and even helped treat coronavirus patients despite his retirement age, […]
Pregnant Mom Arrested For Traffic Violations Says She Was Put At Risk For COVID-19
Montgomery, AL — Diamond Davis, a 27-year old pregnant mother from Alabama, was arrested for allegedly driving with improper license plates and other non-violent offense. She was detained overnight at […]
Black Woman Dies From COVID-19 Two Weeks After a Man Coughed and Spit on Her
London — Belly Mujinga, a 47-year old Black woman who was working as a railway ticket officer in London, has died from coronavirus after a man who claimed to be […]
6 Black Patients Who Died From Coronavirus — After Being Denied a Test!
Nationwide — Federal data has already confirmed that most of the deadly victims of COVID-19 in the United States are African American. However, many news reports are failing to report […]
Historic Black Newspaper to Host Webcast Addressing COVID-19 and African Americans
34-year-old Denver Urban Spectrum news magazine launches monthly webcast Denver, CO — Denver Urban Spectrum, Colorado’s premiere publication about communities of color since 1987, will broadcast Urban Spectrum NOW!, a […]
Healthy Twin Babies Born to Atlanta Mom Who Had COVID-19 While in a Coma
Atlanta, GA — Monique Cook was 8 months pregnant with twins when she tested positive for the coronavirus. While in a coma, she had to undergo an emergency procedure to […]
Brooklyn Nurse Who Was Pregnant With COVID-19 Remains on Life Support
Brooklyn, NY — Sylvia LeRoy, a 35-year old nurse who was working on the front lines at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York while pregnant, is reportedly in a coma due to […]
Rock 'n' Roll Music Pioneer, Little Richard, Has Died at 87-Years Old
Nationwide — Little Richard, the singer/musician known as an original pioneer for his contributions to the popularity of Rock and Roll music, has died. CNN confirms that he was 87-years […]
Black Educator Puts the Spotlight on the Next Generation of Youth Leaders During COVID-19 Pandemic
Nationwide — When Dr. Candice Lucas-Bledsoe realized that her annual Cutting Edge Youth Summit with over 300 students, parents, teachers, and community leaders would not take place this year because […]
MUSC World-Class Vitamin D Research Team to Study Connection to COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment
Charleston, SC — Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine scientists and clinicians, led by world-renowned vitamin D research experts Bruce Hollis, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the Department […]
Up to 60% of COVID-19 Deaths in Some Counties Are African Americans
Nationwide — African Americans are reportedly dying at higher rates from coronavirus in the United States compared to whites and other ethnic groups, according to a new study. One of the […]
7-Year Old Patient With Sickle Cell Beats Coronavirus After Almost Dying
Baltimore, MD — Nasir Stiggs, a 7-year old African American boy from Baltimore who has sickle cell disease, was able to survive coronavirus despite him being at a higher risk. After […]
Black Teens Risk Getting Infected with Coronavirus Over New Air Jordan Sneakers
Chicago, IL — A troubling video recently posted on social media shows around 300 teenagers in Chicago standing in line, neglecting social distancing orders amidst the coronavirus pandemic. All of […]
Husband Tested Positive For COVID-19 After Couple Hosted Anniversary Party With 10 People
Houston, TX — Kim Gagne and her husband Emilian White had just celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary and hosted a small gathering with 10 friends. Days later, White began feeling sick […]
Angry Dad Writes Controversial "Rona" Song After His Son Was Denied a Test For Coronavirus
Nationwide — An African American father who is calling himself The Undiscovered Artist has penned a powerful, but controversial tune about the Coronavirus after his son was denied a test. […]
27-Year Old Woman With HIV Says Doctors Told Her She Would Not Live Past Age 12
Kenya — Doreen Moraa was only 8-years old when doctors said she only had less than 4 years to live. Now at 27-years old, she has been living with HIV […]
Black Mother Dies During Childbirth After Tweeting About Hospital Complaints
New York, NY — Amber Isaac, a 26-year old first-time mother, reportedly died shortly after giving birth to her son, Elias, at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She apparently feared it […]
Black Doctor Says He Has Developed Clinical Treatment For COVID-19 Patients That Increases Oxygen Levels
Nationwide — Cuthbert Simpkins, MD, is a physician scientist and the founder of Vivacelle Bio, Inc., a U.S. clinical stage biotechnology firm that develops products for critically ill patients. He […]
Woman's Newlywed Husband Died From COVID-19 Just Days After Getting His Haircut
Detroit, MI — Albert Barber, a 39-year old man who just got married last year, has sadly died from COVID-19. His wife, Latresa, believes that he contracted the virus when […]
Black Health Expert Launches Online Wellness Journey Program
Nationwide — Chief Transformation Officer, Tonya Kinlow, creates online Remarkable Wellness Journey to help people find true happiness, deal with trauma, and feel better during these uneasy and uncertain times. […]
99-Year Old Woman Beats Coronavirus, Becomes the Oldest U.S. Patient to Survive
Albany, GA — Maude Burke, an African American woman from Georgia who is almost 100-years old, has recovered from COVID-19. She is the oldest person in the U.S. to survive […]
Figgers Foundation Donates Over 700K Units of Personal Protection Equipment to Healthcare Workers on the Frontlines
Fort Lauderdale, FL — The Figgers Foundation, the charitable arm of African American-owned telecommunications firm Figgers Communications, aims to bring awareness and provide solutions to real life issues. Committed to […]
Black Grandmother Denied Test 4 Times Before Dying From Coronavirus
Detroit, MI — Deborah Gatewood, a 63-year old health care worker from Michigan, has died due to complications of the coronavirus after she was reportedly denied a test multiple times […]
68-Year Old Woman in Nigeria Gives Birth to Twins; Her Husband is 77
Nigeria — Margaret Adenuga, a 68-year old woman from Nigeria, has successfully given birth to twins after four IVF attempts. Noah Adenuga, her 77-year old husband of 46 years, is happy […]
Atlanta Mother of Twin Boys Dies From Coronavirus at 36-Years Old
Atlanta, GA — Brent Green, a 36-year old African American mother of twins who had no known underlying conditions, has died from coronavirus. Her family believes she started getting sick […]
Daycare Bus Driver Charged in 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death Admits She Skipped Bus Check Because She Was Hot
Nationwide — Tametria Norry, one of three daycare workers charged in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, reportedly said she skipped a required bus check because “she was hot.” The […]
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 […]