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15-Year Old Black Teen Commits Suicide After Being Bullied For Being Gay

Nigel Shelby, gay Black teen who committed suicide

Huntsville, AL — Nigel Shelby, a 15-year old Black student attending Huntsville High School in Alabama, has taken his own life after being bullied for being gay. A lot of […]

Biggest Fertility Expo of the Year Will Address Black Women's Top Health Issues

Black woman suffering from infertility

The 2nd Annual South Florida Fertility Expo will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Miami Lakes, Florida. Doors open at 10am. Miami, FL — Did you know that […]

St. James Infirmary to Celebrate 20th Year Anniversary Gala on June 2nd

St James Infirmary 20th Anniversary Gala

Nationwide — St. James Infirmary has provided a truly outstanding level of service in their fight to improve public health by ensuring that the sex workers in San Francisco have […]

A Brief History of the Origin of Soul Food

African Americans eating soul food

Nationwide — The mention of soul food evokes an image that instantly invigorates each of your senses. You imagine the most satisfying of comfort foods, like fried chicken, corn bread, […]

Why I, as an HBCU Wellness Educator, Caution Americans About Their Obesity and Declining Health

Dr. Charles L. Singleton

By Dr. Charles Singleton Nationwide — For the past 52 years of my life, as a writer an educator and author, I have observed, researched, and taught others — both […]

11-Year Old Boy Commits Suicide After Being Bullied About His Weight

Phillip Spruil, 11-year old boy who committed suicide

Philadelphia, PA — Phillip Spruill, an 11-year old boy from Philadelphia, committed suicide apparently after being bullied repeatedly for months by his classmates. The fifth grader, who was targeted by […]

Mom Ticketed While Breastfeeding in Backseat of Parked SUV

Mother ticketed for breastfeeding her baby in parked SUV

Manhattan, NY — Guillermina Rodriguez, a mother of four from New York City, was hit with a parking ticket and almost got her car towed after she pulled over to […]

NYC Bus Driver Says Urine Was Thrown in Her Face

Trellis Robinson, NYC MTA bus driver who had urine thrown in her face

New York, NY — Trellis Robinson, a 43-year old MTA bus driver, suffered from injuries after a man attacked her and threw urine in her face while she was at […]

Black Author Who Lost 100 Pounds and Beat Depression Launches New Book and Mobile App to Help Others

Dakota Jack, author and creator of the My 4 For 40 plan

Dakota Jack, also known as a ‘goal-digger’ is a contemporary author that inspires us to achieve our little goals first through her new book – and soon, through her mobile […]

State of Georgia to Provide Free Menstrual Products For Low-Income Women

Free menstrual products for women in Georgia

Atlanta, GA — For the first time, lawmakers in Georgia have approved a $1.5 million budget to provide free menstrual products for low-income women and girls across the state. It […]

New Black-Owned Product Gives Women an All-Natural Solution to Boost Their Libido

Black married couple sitting in a park

Nationwide — Alpha RX Plus, the popular all-natural herbal formula to defeat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), is launching a product for women that is fast acting and helps the ladies in […]

Unique Tour Travels to 4 East Coast Cities to Spread a Message That Black Mental Health Matters

Melony Hill, founder of Crazy Like a Fox Tour

Created by author and life coach Melony Hill, The Crazy Like A Fox Tour, a Baltimore-based mental health and wellness event for Black women, will expand in 2019 to also […]

Black Family-Owned Vegan Restaurant, Green Love Kitchen, Celebrates Grand Reopening in Atlanta Area

Founders of Green Love Kitchen

Popular Lithonia Vegan Restaurant Returns With New Menu, Music, and More Atlanta, GA — On April 6th, Green Love Kitchen, the sole vegan restaurant in Lithonia, Georgia (a suburb of […]

Another 10-Year Old Boy Commits Suicide After Being Bullied at School

Kevin Reese, 10-year old boy who committed suicide

Houston, TX — Kevin Reese Jr., a 10-year old boy from Houston, Texas,  shockingly ended his life after he was apparently bullied several times at school. According to reports, other […]

Toni Newman of St. James Infirmary Wins Legacy Award for San Francisco TDOV 2019

Toni Newman, Executive Directory at St. James Infirmary in San Francisco

Toni Newman, the Executive Director for St. James Infirmary, wins the Legacy Award for the 2019 San Francisco Transgender Day of Visibility to be held at the SOMA Arts Center. […]

Black Female Entrepreneur/ Therapist Launches New App to Improve Mental Health Through 1-on-1 Connections

Alicia Tetteh, founder of the ATTUNE app

Charlotte, NC — Alicia Tetteh, founder of a mental health and therapy organization, Building Endurance PLLC, has announced the launch of the company’s first mental-health focused all-mobile experience app, ATTUNE. […]

Black-Owned Product Makes Chemical Free Hair Coloring for Children Safe... and Fun!

Black children wearing hair color

Nationwide — Electra S. Davis, founder of Mysteek Naturals, has developed a chemical free hair color product that has become very popular with children all across the country. It allows […]

Infertility Expert Helps Women Track Fertility Status With New Mobile App

Dr. Jerisa Berry, founder of the Secure Your Fertility app

Nationwide — More than seven million women in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant, and one in eight couples struggle to build a family, according to the […]

The Freedom School Demonstration Farm: Breathing New Life into Black Farming

Freedom School Demonstration Farm

Nationwide — Reverend Floyd D. Harris, leader of the New Light for New Life Church of God in Fresno, founded a year-round vegetable farm and agricultural development program for at-risk […]

Pregnancy Expert Dr. Linda Burke Wins ACOG Scholarship to Lobby on Capitol Hill

Dr. Linda Burke

Orlando, FL — Dr. Linda Burke, board-certified OB-GYN physician, author and blogger, travels to Washington, D.C. in March of 2019 to lobby on Capitol Hill for women’s health. Her passion, […]

Parents Upset Over ‘40 Ounce’ Water Bottle That Looks Like Malt Liquor

40 ounce water malt liquor

Brooklyn, NY — Ounce Water, a bottled-water brand founded by Sons of Anarchy actor Theo Rossi and his wife Meghan McDermott in 2015, is in hot water over its controversial […]

Daycare Workers Accused of Ripping Toddler's Braid From Her Head

3-year-old girl got her braid ripped

Oswego, IL — The parents of Ariana Reddick, a 3-year old girl from Illinois, are outraged after a daycare worker allegedly pulled a braid from their daughter, ripping it from […]

11-Year Old Boy on Life Support Following Suicide Attempt After Being Bullied

Jamari Dent in life support after attempted suicide

Chicago, IL — Jamari Dent, an 11-year old boy from Chicago, is still on life support after attempting to commit suicide. His mother says that he was repeatedly bullied by […]

School Bus Driver Overdosed, Crashed Bus With Special Needs Students into a Tree

Lisa Byrd

Newark, NJ — Lisa Byrd, a 57-year old woman driving a school bus with special needs students onboard, passed out after allegedly overdosing on heroin and crashed the bus into […]

'Black Men in White Coats' Are Inspiring Black Boys to Become Doctors Too!

Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit

Dallas, TX — Dr. Dale Okorodudu, an African-American doctor and the founder of Black Men in White Coats, aims to make an impact on the world by helping develop future […]

Family of Black Inmate Who Died Mysteriously in New York Prison Wants Answers

Anthony Myrie

Coxsackie, NY — Anthony Myrie, a 24-year old Black man from Brooklyn who unexpectedly died while in prison, appears to have died from sudden cardiac arrest according to authorities. However, his […]

Black-Owned Mama Biscuit Scores Distribution With Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, and More With 127-Year Old Recipe

Lesley Riley, founder and CEO of Mama Biscuits

Lesley Riley, CEO & Founder, Celebrates 4th Anniversary with March 17 Appearance on ‘In the Kitchen with David’ on QVC Washington, DC — Meet Lesley Riley, CEO of Mama Biscuit® […]

Black Doctor Launches 1st Annual Heart-to-Heart Red Carpet Affair for National Heart Health Awareness Month

Dr. Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, Medical Director at Healthy Encores

Washington, DC — Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women in the US. African American women in the US are twice likely to have a stroke than Caucasian women, […]

4-Year Old Girl From Texas Sadly Dies From the Flu

Ashanti Grinage, 4-year old girl who died from the flu

Garland, TX — The family of Ashanti Grinage, a 4-year old girl from Texas, is mourning her sudden death reportedly caused by a flu virus. Ashanti’s death is the first […]

86-Year Old Woman Loses 120 Pounds by Changing Her Diet and Taking 3,000 Daily Steps in Her Apartment

Jessica Slaughter

St. Louis, MO — Jessica Slaughter, an 86-year old grandmother from Missouri who suffered from obesity when she was young, has discovered her own successful formula for weight loss. Since she […]

Mom Sentenced to Two Years in Prison After Her Toddler Froze to Death Outside

Tierra Williams, Ohio mom sentenced

Akron, OH — Tierra Williams, a 23-year old mother from Ohio, has been convicted on child endangerment charges for leaving her 2-year old daughter outside their home in freezing temperatures.

New AbBo-Owned Health & Wellness System Focuses on Range of Motion, Flexibility, and Natural Body Alignment Using Stretch

Waterfall

Denver, CO — Aging is inevitable. The aging process is a part of life that leads most to anticipate aches, pain, stiffness, and even arthritis. Our bodies can be conditioned […]

Missing Black Boy With Autism Found Dead in Lake Near Home

Na’Sean Kirkland

Nationwide — Na’Sean Kirkland, a 13-year-old boy from Maitland, Florida, was found dead in a small lake near his home after going missing for two days. The boy, who had […]

Black Woman Wins $18M After Losing Her Leg Because of Delayed Hospital Treatment

Jamie White

Nationwide — Jamie White, an African American woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who lost her leg after a hospital allegedly delayed treatment, has won $18 million in a malpractice […]

8-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Choking on a Grape at School

Nicholas Gray

Nationwide — Nicholas Gray, an 8-year-old African American boy from Manvel, Texas, died after choking on a grape during snack time at school. Staff tried to save him using the […]

4-Year-Old Black Girl in Critical Condition After Swallowing Button Battery

Camila Romero

Nationwide — Camila Romero, a 4-year-old African American girl from Southern California, is in critical condition after swallowing a button battery. Doctors removed it, but the tiny device caused severe […]

Black Woman Faces Murder Charges in Georgia After Ending Her Pregnancy

Alexia Moore

Nationwide — Alexia Moore, a 31-year-old African American woman from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with murder after taking pills to end her pregnancy. Authorities said her fetus survived for […]

4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested

Zuri Dixon

Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]

Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street

Crossing guard punched by a man

Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]

"Showtime at the Apollo" Co-Host Kiki Shepard Sadly Passes Away at 74

Kiki Shepard

Nationwide — Kiki Shepard, best known as the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at 74 after a heart attack. She built a lasting legacy on television, the stage, […]

Black Man Shot By Police Left Dying as Ambulance First Treated White Cop Having an Anxiety Attack

Dyshan Best

Nationwide — Dyshan Best, an African American man from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was shot in the back by police during a foot chase and had to wait for over 10 minutes […]

5-Year-Old Black Girl Finally Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant After Months in Hospital

Malia Croley

Nationwide — Malia Croley, a 5-year-old African American girl from Lexington, Kentucky, received a life-saving heart transplant this week after months of battling a serious heart condition. The surgery gives […]

Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues

Angela H. Brown, Founder of Deserve Healthy Hair

Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]

Master Midwife Shafia Monroe Releases Landmark Book Restoring the Legacy of Black Postpartum Care

Shafia M Monroe, author of Mothering the Mother book

Nationwide — Master midwife, maternal health elder, and national doula training pioneer Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, announces the publication of her new book, Mothering the Mother: African American Postpartum Traditions, […]

Beloved Black Assistant Principal at School in Georgia Dies Unexpectedly

Taylar Williams

Nationwide — Dr. Taylar Williams, an assistant principal at an elementary school in Albany, Georgia, died unexpectedly, leaving students, staff, and the local community in deep mourning. She was known […]

Mom Names Her Baby After Police Officer Who Helped During Her Delivery

Kashanna Legette

Nationwide — Kashanna Legette, an African American mother from New York City, went into labor before she could reach the hospital. Nearby police officers helped deliver her baby, and she […]

Body of 8-Year-Old Black Girl Found in a Suitcase, Her Mom Faces Murder Charges

Mila Chatman

Nationwide — Mila Chatman, an 8-year-old African American girl from Cleveland, Ohio, was found buried in a suitcase alongside her half-sister. Authorities have arrested their mother, Aliyah Henderson, 28, who […]

Black Mom Says Her Autistic Son Was Abused During Therapy Session

Diana Hernandez

Nationwide — Diana Hernandez, a mother from West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking justice after her autistic, non-verbal son was allegedly abused at a therapy center. She wants the therapist […]

White House Doctor Explains President Trump's Neck Rash

Donald Trump with neck rash

Nationwide — President Trump appeared at a Medal of Honor ceremony Monday with a visible red rash on his neck, sparking speculation online. The White House quickly clarified that it […]

Deaf Black Woman Awarded $1.2M After Cop Violently Arrested Her for "Not Listening"

Andrea “Dre” Hollingsworth, Michael Rose

Nationwide — Andrea “Dre” Hollingsworth, an African American woman from Las Vegas, Nevada, who is deaf, won a $1.2 million settlement after a Nevada police officer violently pulled her from […]

Ray J’s Mom Speaks Out About His Condition, "It's Not Him Trying to Get Attention"

Ray J's mom Sonja Norwood

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

Ervin Antonio Lupoe and his family

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

Keith Preston, Willis Preston

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

B’Lon Calloway, Mahogany Milton

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

Babies at Cayuga Medical Center

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

Jayden Bailey

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

Brent Davis

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

Christina Williams

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

Brandon Dickerson, Alexis Walls

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

Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband, John Ajaero

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

Dr. Dona Cooper Dockery, Founder of the Get Healthy Kidz educational kit

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

Jesse Jackson

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

Estella Washington

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 […]