— Physician Assistant Billy Earley says that the state Medical Board is wrongfully targeting and discriminating against African-American doctors. — Corona, CA — Billy Earley is a Physician Assistant with […]
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Science of Shaving Bump Treatment & Razor Shaving Guide Released For Black Men
Nationwide — BREEJ Technologies, Developer of the BUMP ZAPPER and BUMP TERMINATOR branded Anti Bump Products, announced today the availability of its free and definitive Science of Shaving® Bump Treatment […]
Black-Owned Herbal Products Company Releases New Fat Jack Cream For Erectile Dysfunction
Nationwide — Alpha RX Plus LLC has announced the addition of their new all-natural herbal product for men in the form of a cream.
New Kids' Book Series Encourages Black Children to Be More Health Conscious
Nationwide — The country is becoming health conscience and so is the children’s book character Cornbread! Author Vincent Taylor, who’s also an elementary school teacher of 19 years, will release […]
African-American Skincare Line Opens Washington D.C. Office in the Heart of H Street NE
— Fair trade shea butter brand opens flagship office in D.C. to meet rapid growth demands — Washington, DC — Shea Yeleen International (SYI), Inc., a social enterprise dedicated to […]
Major Poll Shows African Americans Strongly Back Action on Climate and Believe a Shift to Clean Energy Will Create Jobs, Hold Down Electric Bills
Washington, DC — Two-thirds of African Americans believe global warming is a serious problem, they want action more than the population at large and they overwhelmingly support the Clean Power […]
Susan G. Komen® California Launches a Bold New Campaign to Empower African American Women to Practice Greater Breast Health Self Awareness and...
Los Angeles, CA — Advocates in seven California cities are expanding a year-long effort to keep African-American women from dying needlessly from breast cancer, with a new statewide campaign aimed […]
Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center Hosts "LIVE! Just As We Are" Photo Exhibit of African-American Women Breast Cancer Survivors
Memphis, Tenn. — Loretta Hill, a five-year survivor of breast cancer, was the guest speaker recently at a University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus reception for the “Live! […]
Black-Owned Company Selling Herbal Solution For Erectile Dysfunction Now Has A Product For Women
Nationwide — Alpha RX Plus LLC, an African American owned company that sells a popular all-natural product for men with erectile dysfunction, has also launched a new product for women […]
Brown/Byrd Foundation Annual Reminder -- September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
New York, NY — When Kevin Byrd and Blossom Brown were asked about the ultimate goal for the BrownByrd Foundation, their immediate response was clear, crisp and to the point: […]
Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) Kicks Off a Month of Exciting Events for September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
— Black America is at the Highest Risk for Prostate Cancer — Boston, MA — September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Black America suffers the nation’s largest prostate cancer […]
How One Woman Lost 110 Pounds and is Inspiring Others to Do The Same
Nationwide — Marla Wilson, who has lost 110 pounds, jumpstarted her weight loss with the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse and continues to live a lifestyle of detoxing, eating healthy and […]
Black Doctor Takes on Racism in His New Book, "Black Man in a White Coat"
Nationwide — African American psychiatrist Damon Tweedy has authored a medical memoir called Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor’s Reflections on Race and Medicine that examines the complex […]
Black Women More Likely To Die From This Type of Breast Cancer -- Even If Caught Early
Nationwide — New research published by JAMA Oncology has revealed that the chances of dying from very early breast cancer are small. However, DCIS breast cancer (even if caught early) […]
African American Dean to Receive Honors of the Association Award from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Memphis, TN — Noma Anderson, PhD, dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), will receive the Honors of the Association Award […]
Popular Herbal Product Used By African Americans With Erectile Dysfunction Subsidizes Cost For Senior Citizens
Nationwide — Alpha RX Plus LLC announced today that due to the recent interest of African American males 62+ in their all-natural product to defeat erectile dysfunction, the company has […]
Man Who Infected Other Men With HIV Gets 30 Years In Prison
Nationwide — 23-year old Michael L. Johnson has been sentenced to serve three decades in prison for intentionally infecting other men with the HIV virus. He reportedly concealed his HIV-positive […]
Woman Who Survived Three Heart Attacks Tells Her Story in New Book, "A Killer Within: Down But Not Out"
— Dr. Sarah Ferguson Releases a Memoir About Her Personal Triumph Over Heart Disease, and Her New Life With a Mechanical Heart — Atlanta, GA — After three heart attacks, […]
Cancer Doctor Made $17 Million Dollars Giving Chemotherapy to People Who Didn't Even Have Cancer
Nationwide — Dr. Farid Fata has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison without parole for violating more than 550 patients’ trust in Oakland County, Michigan. Fata, who owned […]
African Americans Urged to Take Advantage of Recommended Preventive Sexual Health Services Now Available at No to Low Cost
There’s Nothing Sexier than Being Sexually Healthy/ #MakeBlackHealthMatter Washington, DC — Today, the National Coalition for Sexual Health (NCSH), which consists of over 50 leading health and medical organizations, issued […]
Be The Match® Urges African Americans to Step Up: "We Need You to Help Save Lives"
— July is African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month — Minneapolis, MN — Judah Wilks was 11 months old when he was adopted by a family in the United States […]
Just in Time For Summer Break... New Health Awareness Guide Recommends Teens to WAIT!
East Orange, NJ — The WAIT project consisted of focus groups, surveys and interviews which produced curriculum designed to promote a healthy lifestyle for youth. WAIT: A Health Awareness Source […]
Houston Dermatologist Developed a Skin Care Line That is Now Easily Accessible For All
Houston, TX — Moore Unique Skin Care, a Houston based, African American owned company is now carrying three of its products through the Walmart “Made in the USA” program. Made […]
What Is a 102-Year Life Worth in a Hospital Kill Zone? -- Black History Icon Victim of False Cancer Diagnosis
By Samuel J. Vance Orange County, CA — In the pre-World War II 1940’s, Dr. Tomlinson Todd and Dr. Valarie Omega Justiss Vance launched AMERICANS ALL as America’s first Black radio […]
Maryland Woman Dies After Getting a Butt-Enlargement Injection
Suitland, MD — Police have confirmed that 34-year old Kelly Jo Mayhew of Suitland, Maryland has died after getting silicone injections in her buttocks. Mayhew reportedly traveled with her mom […]
34th Annual American Black Chiropractic Association Convention to Be Held in Atlanta, June 25-27
Atlanta, GA — The 34th Annual American Black Chiropractic Association Convention (ABCA) National Convention will be held at Life University in Atlanta, GA on June 25-27, 2015. All current and […]
"All Black Life Matters" Project Visits HSBC Fayetteville State College -- Educates Students About African American Abortion Rates
Fayetteville, NC — The Reverend Martin Luther King said in his book, Stride Toward Freedom, “If you will protest courageously and yet with dignity and Christian love, when the history books […]
Conscious Humanity Inc. Presents Brother Ishmael Tetteh, the Mystic of West Africa
Nationwide — “Imagine 25 years from now we have a world filled with adults who were raised without fear or anger, who enjoy their uniqueness and differences. This is a […]
Scientific Discovery Reverses Gray Hair to its Natural Color -- Restores African American Hair To Its True Color With No Harmful Chemicals
— Restores African American Hair To Its True Color With No Harmful Chemicals — Sausalito, CA — The Nature of Hair, LLC (dba Hairprint) announces the commercial availability of Hairprint®, a revolutionary […]
New African American Holistic Practice "Ka-Maat" Teaches the Power of Positive Thinking and Healthy Lifestyle
Nationwide — There is a new holistic practice for African Americans called “Ka-Maat”. The word Ka (pronounced Kah) is of Egyptian origin and means the vital energy that creates and […]
New Herbal Product For Erectile Dysfunction Seeks African American Retailers
San Diego, CA — Alpha RX Plus has announced they are open to consignment partnering with African American retail stores to offer its all natural herbal product for erectile dysfunction, […]
Magic Johnson and Friends Raise $1 Million Dollars For Local Scholarship Program
Lansing, MI — NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson and his friends recently helped raise about $1 million dollars for the Lansing Promise scholarship program, sponsored by the Lansing School District […]
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 […]