While 2 percent may not seem like a large amount, this rare gum disease affects about 70,000 African American children in the U.S. According to a study by Rutgers School […]
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LA-Based Luxury Medical Concierge Service Recruits Top-tier Physicians, Nurses and Other Medical Professionals
— Concierge medicine is a relationship between a patient and a physician or service in which the patient pays an annual fee or retainer for ancillary medical or healthcare services. […]
Angela Bassett Partners With Dermatologist to Launch New Skin Care Line For Dark-Skinned Women
Nationwide — Actress Angela Bassett has partnered with Dr. Barbara Sturm, her friend and a well-known skincare expert, to launch a new skin care line that specifically addresses the needs […]
Best-Selling Author JJ Smith Leads Nationwide 30-Day Flat Belly Challenge on Monday, July 11th
Washington, DC — All across America, people are battling stubborn belly fat. A health condition of now epidemic proportions, belly fat has actually been identified as the most lethal type […]
Merck Partners With HBCUconnect.com to Offer Exciting Leadership Career Opportunities to Graduating HBCU Students
Columbus, OH — A new partnership has been established between Merck, a global biopharmaceutical company known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and HBCUConnect.com, the largest social network […]
Dr. Claud Anderson to Address Black Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators on Rearing Black Children for Economic Power
— The 5th annual Liberated Minds Black Homeschool and Education Expo will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on July 15-17, 2016 — Atlanta, GA — On the weekend of July 15-17, one can […]
The American Heart Association’s National Online Fitness Challenge, "Go Red Get Fit" in Partnership With Macy’s, Results in Moving Women to Healthy Living
Dallas, TX — Diverse women across the country have been challenged to take 10,000 steps a day and limit their added sugar intake to 24 grams a day through Go […]
Community Activist Beats Depression By Giving Back to Low Income Families -- Says, "Healing Comes Through Serving"
— 50-year old Robert Flournoy, founder of Loaves and Fishes x10, works with local farmers to give away more than 250,000 pounds of fresh produce every year to families in […]
Thousands of Women Worldwide Losing Up to 10 Pounds a Month Without Exercising -- 5 Ways How They Are Doing It!
By Renee Hughes, Natural Health Coach Nationwide — It does not have to be this hard! The roller coaster of emotion, guilt, trial and error of getting fit can feel […]
PHEN Kicks Off Successful Prostate Health Events in Atlanta, Boston, Raleigh and Goldsboro Churches as part of “4th Annual Prostate Health Symposium” Series!
— Events Highlight Cancer Risk for Black Men, Showcase Moving Musical Tributes, Prostate Cancer Survivors and Wives’ Stories, Political Leaders Pledge Support, Free Screening and More! — Quincy, MA — […]
Black Beauty Shop Health Foundation Announces Black-n-Motion 5K Walk Run 4 Life
— Health Ambassador Actress, Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph of The Diva Foundation Joins the Initiative. — Los Angeles, CA — The Black BeautyShop Health Foundation is a national grassroots organization […]
Chicago Pastor Files Lawsuit Against Police For Beating Her During Road Rage Incident
Nationwide — Rev. Catherine Brown is suing the Chicago Police Department after a 2013 case when two police officers can be seen on camera assaulting her in front of her […]
Association of Black Cardiologists Announces New President and Board Chairman
New York, NY — The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), an inclusive organization dedicated to eliminating disparities in cardiovascular diseases, has elected Felix Sogade, MD as Chairman of the Board […]
79-Year Old Personal Trainer, Professional Model, and Competitive Bodybuilder Releases New Book on April 30th
— Ernestine Shepherd, “The Guinness Book of World Records’ Oldest Female Body Builder”, is a health and fitness evangelist who believes it is never too late to become physically fit, […]
African American Mental Health Therapist Teaches Victims of Abuse How to Forgive With Her Personal Story!
Nationwide — Kimberly Bozeman is an ordained minister, professional counselor, author, mother of three and wife to her best friend Bishop Marvin C. Bozeman. Via her new book entitled Secret […]
Amazing Ancient Secrets Hair Oil Adds Life to Black Women's Hair -- Wins Rave Reviews From Around the World
— Dallas-based hair care company turns an ancient secret into a global success — Nationwide — People all over the world are raving about a very unique hair/body oil produced […]
African American Wellness Coach Offering Free Skype Consultations to Help Women Get Naturopathic Answers to Their Health Questions/ Concerns
— Renee Hughes, a respected health researcher and advocate for all-natural health solutions, is offering free 15-minute consultations for women experiencing digestive issues, inflammation, fatigue, difficulty losing weight, and more. […]
New Online Video Documentary Series to Reveal Shocking Truth About Cancer
— New 9-part video series, produced by Ty Bollinger, an outspoken supporter of natural treatments, reveals the shocking truth about cancer. — Nationwide — A free online video docu-series entitled “The […]
Ghana Matters: Entrepreneurs Who Want to Do Business in Africa Invited to Join Investment Tour
— Organization seeks to reconnect African Americans with their African roots — Nationwide — Everyone enjoys a full course meal, right? Well, how about a full course traveling opportunity on […]
Three Houston Teens Killed in Terrible Car Accident Caused by Distracted Driving
Houston, TX — Sadly, three of four teens from Houston, Texas that were returning from a spring break trip to Padre Island were recently killed in a terrible car accident […]
Major Breakthrough For Women -- Black-Owned Innovative Company Raises Hair From the Dead!
Nationwide — A four-month old African American-owned company has created a nationwide frenzy with its all-natural internal hair regrowth products. These products are helping women (and men) who have lost […]
Watch First Lady Michelle Obama Surprise These Washington DC Students in Their Classroom
Washington, DC — First Lady Michelle Obama recently surprised a local group of students when she casually walked into a classroom at John Burroughs Elementary School in Northeast Washington. The […]
Entrepreneur Tanya M. Howard Brings Delicious Southern Style Food to Local Grocery Store Freezers
— Mouth Meets South™ Fills Void in Grocer Freezer Section, Captures Essence of Southern Cuisine in Convenient, Delicious Meals — Suffolk, VA — Tanya M. Howard, founder & CEO of […]
Physicians Medical Forum Hosts Conference to Increase Pipeline of African American/Black Students to Attend Medical School
— High School, Community College, University/College, Pre-med and Post-Baccalaureate Students Invited to Attend at NO COST | Sat., March 19, 2016 — Oakland/ San Francisco, CA — Physicians Medical Forum […]
Black-Owned Company Announces New Innovative Products For Moms and More
— Snipple, LLC started out with a unique breastfeeding device for moms, but they have since expanded to other innovative ideas. — New York, NY — Snipple started as a […]
Hospice Facility to Host 2016 AIDS Fundraiser Gala and Auction Featuring Oakland Jazz Vocalist Branice McKenzie and Guitarist Andre Morgan
— Maitri (www.maitrisf.org) is the only AIDS-specific residential care facility in California focusing on the underserved community of those dying of or severely debilitated by AIDS. — San Francisco, CA […]
6 Proven Ways To Lose Your Belly Fat Within 10 Days -- How to Get a Flat Stomach Like Beyoncé!
Nationwide — Everyone body wants to get rid of their belly fat, but usually, belly fat is subcutaneous fat, which is underneath the skin. People with problems with abdominal fat, […]
Grow Your Own Food! New African American Guide to Starting Your Very Own Organic Garden
Nationwide — Just in time for the spring season, a new publication has been released to help African American families start a home garden and grow their own food. It’s […]
PHEN Releases “Your Prostate Health Minute” PSA Campaign for Black History Month
— Organization Launches Prostate Cancer Education and Awareness Campaign in Partnership with National Radio Stations — Boston, MA — To quote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: “Of all the forms […]
100+ Cities to Honor the 8th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Observance Day
— This year, the mayor and citizens of Santa Fe, New Mexico will be one of the newest cities joining the 8th Annual Brown Byrd Prostate Cancer Awareness Observance Day. […]
Black-Owned Herbal Products Company Conducting 25 Man Trial-Test For Men With Erectile Dysfunction
Nationwide — African-American owned herbal products company Alpha RX Plus LLC., which offers a popular all-natural product for men with erectile dysfunction called Alpha RX Plus, is conducting a 25 […]
Black Wellness Advocate Kicks Off "Conversations" Tour in Oakland
— Kaiser Permanente to sponsor author’s February tour — Oakland, CA — Author and long-time holistic health champion Debra Peek-Haynes will take her message of better living through nutrition to […]
Local Health Fair Reports Dramatic Improvement in Hypertension in Underserved Neighborhoods
Nationwide — Can a community be persuaded to prevent, diagnose, and manage high blood pressure? Springfield, Ohio, has answered this question with a resounding yes! Over a decade, Springfield health […]
Black Mom Grieves the Death of Her Husband, a Father of 7, Including Quadruplets
Nationwide — Ronjera Abrahams, an African American mother from Charlotte, North Carolina, is mourning the sudden loss of her husband, Carlos Abrahams, who died over the weekend. The father of […]
23-Year-Old Black Man Becomes First in Louisiana to be Cured of Sickle Cell Disease Through Gene Therapy
Nationwide — Daniel Cressy, a 23-year-old African American man from New Orleans, Louisiana, has become the first person in his state to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through […]
5-Year-Old Black Twin Sisters Drown in Pool During Family Vacation While Under Teen Supervision
Nationwide — Parker and Paisley Sandidge, 5-year-old African American twins from Georgia, were visiting Florida with their family when they sadly drowned in a rental home pool in Kissimmee. Authorities […]
Founder of Black-Woman Led Nonprofit Expands Black Maternal Mental Health Advocacy With Inaugural Rest, Repair, and Resistance Day
Nationwide — Founded by Kay Matthews after the stillbirth of her daughter, Troya Simone, and her own experience with undiagnosed postpartum depression, The Shades of Blue Project has grown into […]
Family Shocked as Black Teen Dies Suddenly the Day Before His High School Graduation
Nationwide — Dominic McClair, an 18-year-old African American teen from Virginia Beach, Virginia, died suddenly the day before his high school graduation. His family said doctors later confirmed he suffered […]
Mom Faces Murder Charges After Beating and Stomping Her 2-Year-Old Daughter to Death
Nationwide — Jessica Wilson, a 29-year-old mom from Alachua County, Florida, allegedly assaulted her 2-year-old daughter at their home. The toddler suffered critical injuries and later died after several days […]
Meet the Black Literacy Advocate Urging the NAACP to Do More For Children With Dyslexia
Nationwide — Clarice Jackson, a nationally recognized literacy advocate, educational leader, and founder of the Black Literacy Matters® Conference 2027, is calling on the NAACP and Decoding Dyslexia to work […]
Black Woman Who Shed 100 Pounds is Now Helping Women Across the Country Reclaim Their Health
Nationwide — After losing more than 100 pounds and transforming her own health, Deidra Smith has turned her personal success story into a mission to help other women achieve lasting […]
Mom Pleads Guilty After Shooting Her 12-Year-Old Son in the Head
Nationwide — Briasha Stroud, a 29-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting her 12-year-old son in the head during a 2025 home incident. Prosecutors […]
17-Year-Old Black Teen Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend While 8-Months Pregnant
Nationwide — Jariah Edwards, an African American teen from Arizona, was shot while 32 weeks pregnant after her ex-boyfriend tracked her down while on vacation in San Diego, California. Her […]
Pregnant Black Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Another Pregnant Mom of 5
Nationwide — Aaniyah Nowden, an African American woman from Birmingham, Alabama, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justina Wallace, another African American woman with five […]
Black Mom Rescues Her 3-Year-Old Daughter From Burning Apartment, But Suffers Severe Burns
Nationwide — Miracle Keith, an African American mother from Conway, South Carolina, saved her 3-year-old daughter, Amiri, from a burning apartment during an early morning fire on May 30. Both […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Black Mom Sets Herself on Fire Inside Home, Killing Herself and Her 3-Year-Old Disabled Child
Nationwide — Destiny Wilson, a 34-year-old mother from Virginia, died after setting herself on fire inside a Hampton home. Her 3-year-old daughter with disability also died after flames spread through […]
16-Year-Old High School Football Player Dies After Long Battle With Rare Illness
Nationwide — Gunnar Redding Bible, a 16-year-old African American teen from Loganville, Georgia, has sadly died after a rare illness and an extended stay in the hospital. Loganville High School […]
Black Educator Launches Book Tour to Help Reduce Stress, Brings Free Wellness Sessions to Communities Across America
Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, a fitness instructor, educator, and wellness advocate with over 16 years of experience, has launched a national community wellness book tour in support of her […]
Psi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to Host Inaugural Brazoria County Lupus Walk on May 30th
“Pearland in Purple” brings the first-ever lupus awareness walk to Brazoria County in partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America and the City of Pearland Nationwide — Brazoria County is […]
Black Woman-Owned Health Organization Redefines Wellness Through a Groundbreaking Four-Fold Holistic Care Model
Woman-led, Black-owned integrated health organization combines mental health therapy, fitness, nutrition, and bodywork to transform lives across Chicago communities. Nationwide — Iris Nichole Patterson, the Founder of Chicago Integrated Health, […]
Mom Accused of Locking Herself and Her 3 Kids in Running Car in a Garage
Nationwide — Alicia Cade, an African American mother from Springville, Alabama, is facing attempted murder charges after authorities accused her of locking herself and her three children inside a running […]
Black Teen Suspiciously Found Hanging From a Tree on Church Grounds After Being Missing for Over a Week
Nationwide — Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old African American girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead on church property after being reported missing in late April. Local police have already […]
Father Gets 5 Years in Prison After His Dogs Attacked His 3-Year-Old Daughter
Nationwide — Warren Houston, an African American father from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sentenced after the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Kingsley, who was killed in a pit bull attack. […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
Nationwide — Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help […]
Daughter of Elderly Black Woman Who Died After Attacking a Tim Horton's Employee Says Her Mom Was “Wronged”
Nationwide — Anita Grayson, a 75-year-old African American woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, died after a fight inside a Tim Hortons following a dispute over a drive-thru order. Her daughter, Tawanda […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen Graduates High School After Surviving Cancer Four Times
Nationwide — Makayla Nelson, an African American teen from Tyler, Texas, will graduate from Tyler High School after having survived cancer four times during her childhood. Even as she celebrates […]
Black Author and Holistic Healer Reaches #1 on Amazon in 11 Categories Before His Book Even Releases
Stop Drop & Roll by Jeffrey V. Noble achieves 11 documented #1 Amazon rankings during the pre-order phase, seven weeks before the official June 30th release date, outselling Dr. Joe […]
Family Mourns Loss of 4-Year-Old Black Girl After Year-Long Battle With Cancer
Nationwide — Kaisa Leigh Miller, a 4-year-old African American girl from Mexia, Texas, died after a year-long battle with cancer that started when she was 3 years old. Her family […]
Black Mom Blames Chicago Public Schools, Says Teacher Assaulted Her 12-Year-Old Son
Nationwide — Markeita Brown, the mother of Malachi, a 12-year-old African American boy from Chicago, Illinois, is blaming Chicago Public Schools for how it responded after her son was allegedly […]
Drake’s Dad, Dennis Graham, Opens Up About Lung Cancer After Being Mentioned on New Album
Nationwide — Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has drawn attention after Drake revealed details about his health in new music from his album Iceman. Dennis later confirmed he had lung cancer in […]
Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player, Dies at 47 After Brain Tumor Battle
Nationwide — Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died at 47 after an eight-month battle with an aggressive brain tumor. He leaves behind a 13-year professional career […]
Black Mom of 3 Tragically Struck By a Train Survives, But Has Both Legs Amputated
Nationwide — Sonja Celius, an African American mother of 3 from Phoenix, Arizona, was struck by a train on April 25 while visiting from Nevada. She suffered severe, life-threatening injuries and […]
Meet the 108-Year-Old Black Woman Who Still Drives and Works Out Three Times a Week
Nationwide — Susan Young Browne, an African American woman from Dover, Delaware, still drives and works out three times a week at 108 years old. She keeps a daily exercise […]