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Ohio Cop Used Taser on 11-Year Old Black Girl in a Grocery Store Because She Was Allegedly Shoplifting

11-Year old Black girl tased

Cincinnati, OH — An 11-year old girl who was allegedly shoplifting at a local grocery store had a taser gun deployed on her by a Cincinnati police officer. The girl […]

BlackDoctor.org (BDO) Announces 2018 Top Hospitals For Diversity

Top Hospitals For Diversity

Chicago, IL — BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading health and wellness online destination for African Americans, announces its 2018 Top Hospitals For Diversity. These hospitals represent all regions of the United […]

Entrepreneur Creates Doll Collection to Help Black Girls Overcome Depression

TiffanyJ

TiffanyJ, an artist and entrepreneur, suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts when she was young. So, in hopes of helping young Black girls that are battling depression, she has created […]

Man From New Jersey Charged With Brutally Beating His 3-Week Old Child to Death

Tiray Summers

Plainfield, NJ — Tiray Summers, a 38-year old man from Plainfield, New Jersey, has been arrested for charges including the first-degree murder in connection with the death of his 3-week-old […]

Fibroids Awareness Campaign Says 80% of Women Who Have Had a Hysterectomy May Not Have Needed One

Sateria Venable, founder of the Fibroid Foundation

The #FACEofFIBROIDS campaign is a global movement to bring awareness to African American women who are more likely to develop fibroids than any other demographic. Washington, DC — The Fibroid […]

Black-Owned Health Tech Company, Teledactyl, Empowers Patients & Providers with Blockchain Technology

Alan Bottorff, founder and CEO of Teledactyl

Teledactyl Seeks to Disrupt the Healthcare Market Nationwide — Teledactyl is the first U.S blockchain-based healthcare ecosystem with its own cryptocurrency payment system, and is on a mission to restore […]

New Book Addresses Alarming Rate of Early Puberty Among Black Girls

Understanding My Daughter's Brown Body by Trenette Wilson

Teen Expert Reveals the Truth About Black Girls and Puberty Dallas, TX — In the new book, Understanding My Daughter’s Brown Body, A Mom’s Guide to Raising Body-Confident Black Girls, […]

Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Behind the Incredible Corn Concealer -- Hide Your Corns in Seconds!

June Smith, founder of Incredible Corn Concealer

Nationwide — TAJJ Cosmetics was founded in 2008 by June Smith and its first product, The Incredible Corn Concealer, was developed from the realization that women all over the world […]

Black-Owned Bottled Water Brand Makes History as the First to Be Sold in Walmart

Co-founder of Live Alkaline Water, first Black-owned brand in Walmart

For the first time in history, Walmart is selling a Black-owned bottled water brand on its shelves. It’s called Live Alkaline Water, and it is 100% natural alkaline water that […]

National Association of Black Social Workers Travels to Australia to Explore Colonialism, Resistance, and Reconciliation

Members of National Association of Black Social Workers

Diaspora Travel Experiences selected to organize 2019 Conference across three Australian cities. Washington, DC — The social work profession requires discipline and compassion in equal measure. Social workers are called […]

Woman Bites Off Owner’s Ear After a Chinese Food Restaurant Gets Her Order Wrong

Jade Anderson

Mount Clemens, MI — Jade Anderson, a 24-year old woman from Michigan, was recently arrested after she allegedly attacked and bit off the ear of a Chinese restaurant’s owner because she […]

Family of 3-Year Old Girl Who Had Gun Pointed at Her by Chicago Police is Awarded $2.5 Million Settlement

Davianna Simmons, 3-year-old child who won the settlement

Chicago, IL — The Chicago City Council has awarded a $2.5 million settlement to the family of Davianna Simmons after concluding that the Chicago Police Department violated the family’s civil rights when […]

Dr. Edward Mulraine Authors “The Ten Step M.A.N.” on How Black Men Can Live Triumphantly in a “World Of Women, Wine, War and Wickedness”

Author Edward Mulraine and his bookcover

New Male Empowerment Book Works to Stop Dysfunction and Build Up Character in Men of Color New York, NY — E.A. Raine Publishing recently released this month a new male […]

Father and 2 Daughters, Founders of a Black-Owned Potato Chip Brand, Celebrate 50,000 Bags Sold in Less Than One Year!

Founders of Symphony Chips, Black-owned potato chip company

To celebrate their recent milestone as entrepreneurs, Dondre Anderson and his two daughters will be making an appearance at the upcoming Essence Music Festival to share their story. Atlanta, GA […]

Moms, Help is on the Way -- Black Doula Pens Essential Guide to Postpartum Support

Naima Beckles

Navigating Body, Baby, Breastfeeding & Support New York, NY — Four years ago, Naima Beckles and Michele Arrieta, joined forces and started, For Your Birth, a doula agency based in […]

American Medical Association (AMA) to Appoint It's First Ever Black Woman President

Dr. Patricia A. Harris

Chicago, IL — Patrice A. Harris, M.D., a psychiatrist from Atlanta, Ga., has been elected as the new president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) by physicians gathered at the […]

3 Black-Owned Brands of Deodorant That You Should Roll With!

Founders of Black-owned deodorant brand

Everybody uses deodorant. It’s a very common household product that most people can’t live without, and billions of dollars worth of it are sold every year by major retailers like […]

Research Confirms That Black Heart Failure Patients Are Less Likely to See a Cardiologist

Black patient with doctor

While it has been established that receiving care mainly from a cardiologist improves the survival rates of heart failure patients, a new research confirms that many Black patients who suffer […]

Black-Owned Hair Care Brand Turns an Ancient Secret into a Public Success For Women Looking to Grow Their Hair

Tatiana Ransom, two months after using Ancient Secrets Hair and Body Oil

Ancient Secrets Hair and Body Oil, created by entrepreneur Meekah Royale, adds life to your hair and restores nutrients to your skin. Nationwide — People all over the world are […]

PHEN Entertains and Educates with “Daddy’s Boys” Stage Play

Scene from the play Daddy's Boys

One of the largest and most successful community-based events for prostate cancer education and awareness Nationwide — PHEN (Prostate Health Education Network) presented the Daddy’s Boys stage play on May […]

4 Things Many Black Parents Are Clueless About Regarding Autism -- New Data Revealed!

Doctor with African American autistic boy

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, has been challenging children from different races. Many Black parents are unaware that a new study has revealed […]

Black-Owned All-Natural Mouthwash and Tooth Powder Brand For Children Uses the Power of Oxygen to Promote Healthy Oral Care

Children with Garner's Garden mouthwash and tooth powder

All-natural, fluoride-free kid’s mouthwash and tooth powder are the newest products offered by African American entrepreneur Philip Garner’s company, Garner’s Garden. Parents absolutely love the product line for their children […]

New Member Elected to Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees

W. Melvin Brown, MUSC Board of Trustees Member

College of Medicine alumnus, U.S. Navy veteran W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D. serving 6th district Charleston, SC — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is pleased to welcome W. […]

Black Woman From Canada Among One of the First Patients to be Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia

Revee Agyepong, patient cured of Sickle Cell Anemia

Revee Agyepong, a 26-year-old Black woman from Canada, has been the first adult to be cured of sickle cell anemia. Through a stem cell transplant and with the help of […]

MUSC Awards Faculty, Student, and Health Leaders of Diversity and Inclusion

MUSC awardees

Charleston, SC — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recognized Ebony Hilton, M.D.; third-year medical student Keeland Williams; and Michael Denham, M.D., chief of perioperative services, with the […]

Devastated Husband Slams American Airlines With Lawsuit After His Wife Died In-Flight During Their Honeymoon

Brittany Oswell and her husband, Cory Oswell

Dallas, TX — The husband and family of an African American woman who died after suffering from an embolism in the middle of an American Airlines flight in 2016 have filed […]

1-Year Old Baby Brutally Attacked at Daycare Center -- Leaving His Lips, Eyes and Face Horribly Swollen

1-year old baby attacked at daycare in Indianapolis

Nationwide — Jesse Griffin, a 1-year old boy from Indianapolis, was reportedly attacked by another child at a local day care center. Tiffany Griffin, the boy’s mother, says her son […]

Most African Americans With Hepatitis C Have No Idea That They Are Infected

Sad and concerned African American woman

Hepatitis C is one of today’s deadliest diseases. CDC says it is a virus that usually spreads when blood from an infected person enters another person’s bloodstream. What’s alarming is […]

This Black-Owned Vegan Company Produces Plant-Based Protein Powders and Shakes Now Available at Walmart and Wholefoods

Claude Telis and Kareem Cook, founders of Vegan Smart

Many would agree that a plant-based diet helps in keeping us away from diseases. To make more people, especially those that are underserved, aware of its benefits, Claude Tellis and […]

Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival Announces 2018 Festival Date and Call for Sponsors and Vendors

2017 Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festival

The 3nd Annual Event Continues to Grow and Will Feature More Than 50 Minority-Owned Wine, Beer, and Spirits… Brands and Vendors! Washington, DC — The Black Owned Wine & Spirits […]

NYC Grandmother Dies After Going into Burning Home to Save Her Cats

Cynthia Holley

Bronx, NY — Cynthia Holley, a 53-year-old grandmother, recently died of suffocation after reportedly attempting to save her beloved cats inside her burning house. After leading her two daughters and grandson […]

80% of Black Women Have Uterine Fibroids -- NYC Event to Address the Newest Treatment Options!

Sateria Venable, founder of The Fibroid Foundation

The FibroidTalk NYC Reception and Presentation will be hosted by the Fibroid Foundation and Columbia Medical Center on May 10, 2018 from 5:30pm to 8pm. New York, NY — The […]

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 […]