— As Executive Director, Fullard brings invaluable crisis management skills and empathetic leadership to this burgeoning California non-profit.– Richmond, CA — For over thirty years, the California Autism Foundation (CAF) […]
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The Power of Awareness -- Doctor and Community Leader Provides A Holistic Formula to Finding Inner Peace (What 60 days in jail taught him that his Ph.D. didn't!)
Atlanta, GA — Dr. Curtis D. Jasper, affectionately known as Dr. Curt, announces the launch of the I AM Project. The I AM Project is part of the newly founded […]
Ending the Cycle of Bad Parenting: Dedicated Father Writes Goal-Oriented Parenting Manual "Raising Supaman"
Nationwide — Nathaniel A. Turner J.D. describes his relationship with his father as “toxic.” When Turner’s son was born, he pledged that he would not repeat the mistakes of his […]
And the Award for the Absolute Worst State in America For Black Children Goes to...
Nationwide — According to a national report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the state of Wisconsin has been ranked as the absolute worst state in the country when it […]
A Bloody Holiday Weekend: 45 People Shot In Chicago on "Easter" Weekend - 9 Were Killed, 6 Were Children
— Among those killed were two teens who were involved in a dispute that apparently started on Facebook. — Chicago, IL — The city of Chicago had a very bloody […]
Psychologist Explains Why So Many Black Kids Are "Turning Gay" -- And Guess What? Some Agree With What He Has To Say
Nationwide — It’s not a new video. It was actually recorded and posted on YouTube back in April 2013. But the video has resurfaced and is going viral again. Some […]
8 Million People Have Signed Up for Private Health Coverage -- "This Thing Is Working," President Obama Says
Washington, DC — Speaking from the White House Briefing Room, President Obama recently announced that 8 million Americans have signed up for private health coverage thanks to the Affordable Care […]
Huh? Jury Rejects Evidence and Finds Physician Not-Guilty of Causing Brain Damage to This Woman
— Judy Peters went to a major hospital in Massachusetts to have a needle core biopsy procedure performed, but the 15-minute procedure took more than one hour… and she ended […]
Meet Lisa -- She Lost 35 Pounds in 2 Months With the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse (Developed by Weight Loss Expert JJ Smith)
Nationwide – Lisa (pictured above) lost 35 pounds in 2 months on the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse. The 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, developed by Nutritionist and Weight Loss Expert JJ […]
22-Year Old Karyn Washington, Founder of the Popular "For Brown Girls" Blog, Reportedly Commits Suicide
Nationwide — Karyn Washington, the 22-year-old young woman who created the For Brown Girls website, has reportedly died after committing suicide. Sources say that she suffered from depression, especially after […]
Former NBA Star Launches Weekend Getaway Vacations To Colorado For Legal, Safe Recreational and Medical Marijuana Consumption
Denver, CO — Mile High Classic Tours LLC, a new Colorado tour organizer, is offering unique weekend getaways to help out-of-state visitors connect to the state’s marijuana dispensaries for safe […]
More Good News About Obamacare -- Thanks to the New Healthcare Law, 3 Million More Americans Now Have Medicaid
Washington, DC — The Obama administration has announced that as of the end of February 2014, three million Americans have signed up for Medicaid under Obama’s new health care law. […]
Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center Honors Vice Chancellor and COO Kennard Brown for Promoting Diversity in Health Care Education
Memphis, TN — Kennard Brown, JD, MPA, PhD, FACHE, executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), has received the Healthcare Education […]
Barbados Fertility Center Helps American Couples To Realize Their Dreams Of A Family
Christchurch, Barbados -– They have been called the Mecca for IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), the best in their field, offering incomparable care and attention while holding some of the best […]
Drowning is the 2nd Highest Cause of Accidental Death Among African-American Children -- But This New Invention Will Save Lives
San Diego, CA — A typical story played over and over again in African-American families all over the country, which involves the drowning of African-American children, yet it goes un-noticed, […]
More Than 6 Million People Have Now Signed Up For Obamacare -- Deadline Extended to April 7th (well, sort of)
Nationwide — President Obama and the White House have announced that more than 6 million people have signed up for Obamacare (also known as the Affordable Healthcare Act), meaning they […]
PHEN Kicks Off the 2014 Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer -- Black America’s Largest Prostate Cancer Education and Awareness Event
— “Black America’s largest prostate cancer education and awareness event” — Nationwide — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) expects to exceed last year’s reach of 1 million persons during […]
Wal-Mart Recalls 174,000 Baby Dolls Over Burn Risk — Check The Toy Box Now!
Bentonville, AR — Wal-Mart is recalling 174,000 My Sweet Love/My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Baby dolls because they have a circuit board in the chest that could overheat and cause […]
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin Confirmed As Keynote Speaker for “BlackDoctor.Org Top Blacks In Healthcare” 2014 Awards
— BlackDoctor.org and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions host awards dinner to honor the nation’s leading black healthcare professionals. — Chicago, IL — BlackDoctor.org, the leading online […]
NBNA Program To Give Away 14 Scholarships To Black Nurses — Deadline To Apply is April 15th
Nationwide — The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is committed to excellence in education and conducts continuing education programs for nurses and allied health professionals throughout the year. The association […]
Best-Selling Author and Weight Loss Expert Releases New Book, “The 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse”
– Author J.J. Smith, as featured on CBS, Fox and NBC, is inviting African-Americans to Join the Movement to Lose Weight and Get Healthy! — Nationwide — Best-selling author, nutritionist […]
Bishop Paul Morton Calls Children Conceived in Rape, Demons…
By Rev. Dr. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — First, the good news: Bishop Paul Morton has declared he is no longer going to be a mindless puppet of the […]
Woman Slips Into a Coma After Having This Simple, and Very Common Dental Procedure
Honolulu, HI — 23-year old mother of two, Kristen Tavares, went into a Hilo, Hawaii-based dental office to get all four wisdom teeth removed, and somehow during the operation she […]
Are You Ready To Unload, Unlock And Unpack Human Emotions?
Lanham, MD -– Emotionally healing! Spiritually delivering! Socially relevant! Personally sobering! Relationally restoring! Through the best-selling author of How Do I Forget? and How 2 Change A No into A […]
Introducing “Your Prostate Health Minute” — A New Campaign to Heighten Fight Against Prostate Cancer
Quincy, MA — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) has ramped up its fight against the prostate cancer crisis in Black America with its latest campaign “Your Prostate Health Minute,” […]
Mom in Complete Shock After Her 18-Year Old Boyfriend Bites Off Her Baby’s Nose — Huh?
Oakland, CA — Ta’Jon Riggins-Cooper, a 16-year old mom, is still in complete shock after her 18-year old boyfriend reportedly bit off their baby son’s nose. When police arrived, they […]
Pastor Says “I Cheated” — And Then Drops Dead While Confessing To His Church
Bridgeport, CT — Bishop Bobby Davis recently dropped dead while confessing to his church congregation that he cheated. It happened at Miracle Faith World Outreach Church, the same church he […]
INTERVIEW: Russell Simmons Talks Life, Business, Meditation (or “Stillness” as he calls it) — and Why “My Ni**a” Is His Favorite Song
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Master entrepreneur and visionary Russell Simmons has influenced virtually all aspects of business and media: in music with the co-founding of the immensely successful Def […]
Woman Admits Infecting More Than 300 Men With HIV
Nakuru, Kenya — A Kenyan woman has admitted that she has purposely infected over 300 men with the HIV virus. And she told the Kenyan Daily Post that she’s doing […]
Haitian American Nursing Organization & Allied of Palm Beach Hosts Multicultural Educational Health Fair
~ Inviting Medical and Other Healthcare Providers to Participate ~ May 24, 2014 | Glades Community Central High School, Belle Glade, FL Louise L. Voltaire, RN Vice President, HANOA West […]
Obamacare is Working! President Obama Says More Than 4 Million People Have Already Enrolled
— Creators of popular affordable health insurance web site (www.AffordableHealthInsurance.org) say Obamacare is on the right track, and the U.S. government should easily be able to reach their goal of […]
African-American Psychologist Releases New Book Emphasizing Self-Education, Self-Responsibility and Self-Care in Achieving Optimum Health and Longevity
— “Shifting Your Paradigm for Optimum Health and Longevity: A Model of Health and Healing for African Americans”, encapsulates the need for a paradigm shift in the lives of African-Americans […]
13-Year-Old Black Girl Collapses, Dies During Middle School Basketball Game
Nationwide — Jemimah Audu, a 13-year-old African American girl from Fargo, North Dakota, collapsed during a school basketball game and later died at a local hospital. Her community now mourns […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl One of Four Killed in Birthday Party Shooting in Stockton, California
Nationwide — Maya Lupian, an 8-year-old African American girl from Stockton, California, was among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party. She was just two weeks […]
Black Psychologist Releases Two Transformational Books to Heal, Empower, and Uplift Our Community
Nationwide — Celebrated clinical psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Gloria Morrow has released two powerful books that are already sparking conversations, healing hearts, and igniting personal transformation: Becoming A Brand […]
Black Mom Says Her Pregnant Daughter Was Ignored While in Active Labor Because of Paperwork
Nationwide — Kashena Manuel says her daughter, Kiara, faced dangerous delays at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, while in active labor. Videos she recorded show staff prioritizing paperwork […]
HBCU Grad and AKA Member Tangela Q. Parker Joins Planned Parenthood Southeast as Senior Vice President of External Affairs
Nationwide — Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) has appointed Tangela Q. Parker as Senior Vice President of External Affairs, bringing a powerful blend of healthcare leadership, brand strategy, and community advocacy […]
Pregnant 19-Year-Old Black Teen Dies in Thanksgiving Car Crash, Her Mom Critically Hurt
Nationwide — Jaylah Donald, a 19-year-old African American pregnant woman from Newton County, Georgia, died in a late-night crash that also left her mother in critical condition. Troopers said an […]
California Hospital Seeks Public's Help to Identify Black Patient They've Been Treating
Nationwide — California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who has been receiving medical care for several days with […]
Officers Avoid Jail Time After Black Man Paralyzed During ‘Rough Ride’ In Police Van Without Seatbelt
Nationwide — Richard “Randy” Cox, an African American man from New Haven, Connecticut, who was left paralyzed while in police custody, continues to see the legal fallout of his case […]
11-Year-Old Black Boy Dies in Front of His Mom After Doctor Said He Had a "Virus"
Nationwide — Frankie-Rae Law, an 11-year-old boy from Braintree, England, died suddenly in front of his family only hours after doctors assured his mother that his sore throat was “just […]
70-Year-Old Black Cancer Survivor Reveals How She Reclaimed Her Hair and Her Life With Plant-Based Products
Nationwide — At 70 years young, Annie Harrison, a vibrant African American woman, has faced double-negative Breast Cancer not once, but twice. Her journey through diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy […]
Georgia Family Celebrates 1-Year-Old Black Girl Who Beat Kidney Cancer
Nationwide — Calayah, a 1-year-old African American girl from North Druid Hills, Georgia, who has spent most of her short life fighting kidney cancer, celebrated a major milestone at the […]
Devoted Black Husband of 30 Years and Dad of 4 Tells His Powerful Story in New Memoir “Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying”
Nationwide — Author, educator, and urban scholar Duane Bowser, also known as The Black Dot, announces the release of his highly anticipated memoir, Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying: I […]
Hospital Fires Doctor and Nurse Who Denied Pregnant Black Mom Who Gave Birth in Her Car
Nationwide — Franciscan Health Crown Point, a hospital in northwest Indiana, has taken the drastic step of firing both the doctor and nurse involved in the care of 38-year-old Mercedes […]
Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year
Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]
Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54
Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]
Black Mom Charged With Attempted Murder for Trying to Terminate Her Pregnancy
Nationwide — Jocelyn Byrum, a 20-year-old African American woman from South Carolina, now faces serious charges after police said she tried to end her pregnancy without medical help. Investigators said […]
Beyoncé Fan Who Went Viral Dies at 25, Just Months Before Her Wedding
Nationwide — Sydney Hardeman, who went viral in 2019 for her stunned reaction to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, has died at 25. Her family says she took her own life, leaving […]
New York Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Shot in NYC, Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Nationwide — New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. Police are actively searching for the suspect, and no […]
Jesse Jackson Remains Hospitalized, is Receiving Life-Support Assistance
Nationwide — Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, a legendary African American leader from Chicago and one of the most influential figures of the modern civil rights movement, is […]
A Hospital Needs Help Identifying Two Patients Hooked Up to Breathing Tubes
Nationwide — Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking the public to help identify two unconscious men on breathing tubes who have been treated there this week after arriving without […]
Black Mom of 3 Transforms from 800 Pounds to Nearly 300 Pounds, Looks Completely Different
Nationwide — Marla McCants, an African American woman who once weighed nearly 800 pounds, has lost almost 500 pounds and completely transformed her life. Today, she thrives as a motivational speaker, […]
2-Year-Old Black Boy Dies After Doctor's Decimal Error Leads to Fatal Overdose
Nationwide — De’Markus Page, a 2-year-old African American boy from Ocala, Florida, died after a doctor allegedly removed a decimal point in his prescription, causing him to receive ten times […]
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Has Been Hospitalized at 84
Nationwide — Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized and is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder he has been managing for […]
NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]
Man Gets 20 Years in Prison After 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies of Fentanyl Overdose
Nationwide — Michael Reed, a 28-year-old man from Mansfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing serious injury to his 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, […]
Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboys Football Star, Has Passed Away at 24
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, a rising NFL talent known for his relentless motor and quiet leadership, has tragically passed away at the age of 24, the […]
Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership
Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. […]
Man Faces Death Penalty for Killing White Teen Pregnant Girlfriend Who Refused Abortion
Nationwide — Donovan Faison, a 23-year-old man from Florida, was found guilty of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend, Kaylin Fiengo, and her unborn child after she refused to get an abortion. A […]
Black Mom Gets New Kidney from Her Daughter After Years on Dialysis
Nationwide — Monica Fox, an African American mother from Chicago who once battled kidney failure, received a life-saving kidney transplant from her daughter, Olivia, nearly a decade after first being diagnosed […]
9-Year-Old Black Boy Suffers Severe Burns After Tablet Charger Sparks Fire on His Necklace
Nationwide — Ashtyn Pitts, a 9-year-old African American boy from Jena, Louisiana, was severely burned after his metal necklace got tangled in his tablet charger while he was asleep. His […]
Black Psychologist and Entrepreneur Overcomes Two-Time Battle with Breast Cancer
Nationwide — Dr. April T. Berry, a licensed psychologist, professor, and entrepreneur, was diagnosed in January 2023 with Stage II Breast Cancer. Most of 2023 was spent undergoing 6 rounds […]
Black Nurse Practitioner Wins Prestigious Nurse Innovator Award for Mobile Mental Health Leadership
Nationwide — Joanne Patterson, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, founder of Nurse Practitioners on Wheels®, has been named the recipient of the Nurse Innovator Award by The American Psychiatric Nurses Association, honoring […]