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Weight Loss Expert JJ Smith to Host Free Webinar Called "Lose 2 Dress Sizes by Summer"

JJ Smith

Nationwide — #1 New York Times best-selling author, nutritionist and certified weight loss expert and author of the mega hit, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, JJ Smith, is hosting a free […]

"Good Times" Actor Ben Powers Dies at 64 Years Old

Ben Powers on Good Times

New Bedford, MA — Actor Alton “Ben” Powers, known for his role as Keith Anderson in the 1970’s CBS television series Good Times, has died at the age of 64. […]

All-Natural Product For Men With Erectile Dysfunction Reaches Out to the African American Community

Black seniors

San Diego, CA — Alpha RX Plus LLC today announced that it will soon partner with selected African American brick-and-mortar retailers around the country to offer its all natural product […]

Indiana Declares State of Emergency Over Recent HIV Outbreak

HIV Outbreak Press Conference

Indianapolis, IN — The state of Indiana has declared a state of emergency after a recent outbreak of HIV has infected more than 80 people. All of the cases are […]

Churches Nationwide Partner with PHEN to Raise Awareness of Prostate Cancer Within African American Communities

Quincy, MA — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is partnering with churches nationwide to host Prostate Health Educational Symposiums and the 7th Annual Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer. […]

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Receives Distinguished Terrance Keenan Leadership Award From Grantmakers In Health

Dr. Gail Christopher

Austin, TX — Dr. Gail C. Christopher, vice president for policy and senior advisor for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), today was awarded the esteemed Grantmakers in Health’s (GIH) Terrance […]

Phoenix Man Left to Raise Newborn Quadruplets After His Wife Dies During Delivery

Carlos Morales with quadruplets

Phoenix, AZ — When Carlos Morales kissed his pregnant wife Erica in the hospital and told her he loved her, he had no idea that he would never see her […]

First-of-its-Kind Alzheimer’s Disease Study Seeks African American Volunteers

Black man with alzheimers

— Study Needs Healthy Volunteers to Test Whether Alzheimer’s Can be Stopped Before it Even Starts — — African Americans are Twice as Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease — Nationwide […]

Healthcare Coverage Enrollment Extended One Week -- African American Health Alliance Urges All to Finish Signing Up

Healthcare.gov

Dunkirk, MD — Didn’t finish signing up for coverage? The Department of Health and Human Services has extended the deadline from February 15 to February 22. HHS has announced in […]

"African American Family Headed for Extinction," Says One of the Nation's Top Counselors

Dr. Steven Davidson

Nationwide — African Americans represent 14% in the nation. They are a growing 38% of the prison system. More than half of the African American males do not graduate from […]

Jasmine Burke Stars in LisaRaye McCoy's Directorial Debut Film "Skinned" Which Addresses Skin Bleaching and Colorism

Skinned Film Starring Jasmine Burke

— In the film, the former MTV “Making the Band” Season 3 Contestant-Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs Mentee-, “Secret Lives of Bees” award-winning, trail-blazing, triple threat actress Georgia Peach native, depicts the […]

24-Year Old Michigan Man Sent Home From Hospital Without a Human Heart

Stan Larkin

Detroit, MI — Stan Larkin, a 24-year-old man from the Detroit area, was recently sent home from a local hospital with a completely artificial heart, and doctors say he is […]

New Flexercise Training Method Helping African Americans Reduce High Blood Pressure and Diabetes

Vernon R. Henry, founder of Flexercise

— Fitness expert, Vernon R. Henry, says, “The body is created to move!” — Cypress, TX — Long time African-American fitness professional, Vernon R. Henry, M.Ed. and the creator of […]

Internationally-Renowned Weight Loss Expert Launches 30-Day Challenge to Help Women Get Their Sexy Back!

JJ Smith

Nationwide — #1 NY Times Best-selling author of the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, JJ Smith, wants others to join her on January 5th for JJ’s 30-Day Challenge. The 30-day challenge […]

Black Men Run Launches the First Mobile Running/Fitness App Conceived, Designed, and Developed By African Americans

Black Men Run App

— Available now for the iPhone in the Apple AppStore — Atlanta, GA — The release of the Black Men Run running app for the iPhone in the Apple AppStore […]

The Coming Global Warming Catastrophe and How to Prosper Before It Arrives

Marvin Wilcher

By Marvin Wilcher Nationwide — The effects of greenhouse gases on Climate Change and the policies on how we deal with it have been a disaster/nonstarter for United States and […]

Grand Jury Decides Not to Indict Officer Darren Wilson in Michael Brown Shooting -- Prosecutor Says "No Probable Cause"

Michael Brown Funeral

Nationwide — After months of deliberation, the St. Louis County grand jury has decided not to indict 28-year old Officer Darren Wilson in the killing of 18-year old Michael Brown. […]

How One Man Is Helping The African American Community Deal With Domestic Violence

Kenn I. Hicks, Domestic Violence Prevention Expert

— Kenn I. Hicks, a certified domestic violence counselor, is hoping that his free lectures and workshops will make a difference around the country. — Nationwide — Kenn I. Hicks, […]

Marijuana in the Name of Bob Marley -- The Late Reggae Icon's Family to Start Selling Legal Marijuana and Accessories

Bob Marley Branded Legal Marijuana

Nationwide — The Marley estate, with the help of a Seattle-based private equity firm, will soon be selling an official Bob Marley brand of marijuana called Marley Natural. Their slogan […]

Simple One-Page Web Site Helps Uninsured Families Find Top 10 Best Obamacare Health Plans -- Within Just 5 Minutes

Open Enrollment For Obamacare

— Uninsured individuals and famlies can go to www.HealthCareEnrollment.org to get quotes from providers that offer Obamacare-compliant health insurance plans. A credit card is NOT required, and there are no […]

Univ. of Tennessee to Host "LIVE! African-American Women Surviving Breast Cancer Through Education, Early Detection, Screening and Treatment"

Live Just As We Are Summit

— Local Coalition to Welcome 500 Black Women to Feb. 7 Summit — Memphis, TN (BlackNews.com) — The Research Center on Health Disparities, Equity and the Exposome (RCHDEE) at the […]

Pro-Life African Americans March Nationwide to the Supreme Court Hoping to Bring an End to Abortion

Pro Life African American March

— Group says the leading cause of death of African Americans is abortion, and 52% of all African American pregnancies end in abortion. — Nationwide — On October 11-13, 2014, […]

What President Obama Wants You To Know About the Deadly Ebola Virus

President Obama Speaking About Ebola

Nationwide — President Obama recently spoke to the nation about Ebola and discussed how his Administration is responding, and what you should know. He says the Ebola virus is a […]

The Illusion of Inclusion: Raven-Symoné and the Politics of Racial Dis-Identification

Dr. Umar Johnson

By Dr. Umar Johnson Nationwide — Recent comments made by Raven-Symoné may have been ignorant and self-depreciating, but were not, by any stretch of the imagination, uncommon. On national television […]

Who Plays The Race Card? -- The Trust Gap Between Blacks And Whites

Kwame Salter

By Kwame S. Salter Nationwide — Robin Williams, the brilliant late actor/comedian, once remarked, “Reality! What a concept.” When the discussion comes around to race relations in America, we seem […]

National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. Holds Special Nationwide Membership Drive

National Hook-Up of Black Women

Nationwide — The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc., (NHBW) a non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life, facilitate family preservation, achieve self-empowerment, and promote economic development, […]

Addressing African American Men’s Most Pressing Prostate Cancer Issues

PHEN African American Prostate Cancer Summit

— PHEN’s 10th Annual Summit on September 24-25 in Washington, DC — Boston, MA — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) announced today that it will host its “Tenth Annual […]

Black-Owned Technology Firm Seeks To Raise Funding To Build A Workable Ready-To-Market Unique Swim Safety System Prototype

Albert Jones Anti-Distress Device

— The product is designed to save children’s lives, especially African-American and Latino children who statistically drown at a much higher rate. — San Diego, CA –- The tragic drowning […]

Is The Hatred For Trade Schools Really Class Warfare? Are Low Income Minority Students The Real Targets?

Harry C. Alford

By Harry C. Alford, contributor Trade schools have higher graduation and placement rates than other colleges, yet they are being singled out for cuts in college funding because of their […]

New Website Makes it Easy to Buy Health Insurance Online

MyHealthPlusDental

Nationwide — MyHealthPlusDental.com is a website that allows users to get quotes for and purchase health insurance, dental insurance, Medicare supplements and life insurance completely online.

Thousands Attend Funeral Service For Michael Brown -- Speakers Include Al Sharpton, T.D. Jakes, Jamal Bryant, and More

Michael Brown Funeral

Ferguson, MO — Nearly 5,000 people attended Michael’s Brown funeral on Sunday in St. Louis, Missouri at the Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church. But millions watched it on television as […]

McDonald's CEO Reveals the Company's 4 Biggest Problems - But He Forgot To Mention This!

Don Thompson

Nationwide — No, it’s not a mistake. Many people don’t know this , but the CEO of McDonald’s is Black and his name is Don Thompson. Thompson recently had a […]

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 […]