— 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 […]
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Pro-Life African Americans March Nationwide to the Supreme Court Hoping to Bring an End to Abortion
— 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
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
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
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
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’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
— 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?
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
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
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!
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 […]
Black Vice Chancellor of the University of Tennessee Addresses World Korean Medical Organization on Pharmaceutical Safety Issues
Memphis, TN — Ken Brown, JD, MPA, PhD, FACHE, executive vice chancellor and chief operations officer of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), was a guest speaker at […]
This Black Female Dentist Is Changing Lives One Smile at a Time
Bowie, MD — Do you have crooked teeth, buck teeth or gaps in between your teeth? Are you afraid to smile? A recent study revealed that people who smile and […]
About 75% of African Americans are Lactose Intolerant -- and Black Women Are Especially at Risk For Osteoporosis
Nationwide — Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leaves bones more porous and fragile, leaving them at greater risk for fractures. There is often a misconception that African American women […]
New DVD Fitness Program Helps African Americans Battle Diabetes and High Blood Pressure with Simple Exercises For a Longer Happier Life
Nationwide — Alive! with Damue is a dynamic new health and fitness program by Damue Bagwell designed to help maintain and lower blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. The fact is […]
Be The Match® Urges African Americans to Sign Up To Save Lives -- July is African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month
Minneapolis, MN — Josh Biyoyouwei suffered a stroke when he was barely 2 years old. The cause: sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disorder. Now 7 and wheelchair-bound, Josh faces […]
"10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse" Book Is Outselling New Releases By Hillary Clinton and Stephen King, and Every Other Book on Amazon.com
Nationwide — New York Times best-selling author, nutritionist and certified weight loss expert, JJ Smith, released her much anticipated book, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse in February of this year, launching […]
After Millions of Arrests and Incarcerations for Marijuana Possession, Do African Americans Now “Deserve” To Cash in on the Legal Medical Marijuana Industry?
New York, NY — Black Enterprise Magazine recently ran an interesting article by Richard Spiropoulos on their web site about African Americans and the legal medical marijuana industry. According to […]
Systemic Racism is Killing Black Babies in America -- But There is Something Black Women Can Do About It!
By Shafia M. Monroe, Founder of the International Center for Traditional Childbearing Nationwide — The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says the U.S. infant mortality rate is the highest among selected […]
Dead Woman From New Orleans Attends Her Own Funeral -- and In Style!
New Orleans, LA — Two women from New Orleans recently decided to give their dead mother a funeral that she reportedly would have wanted. They dressed her up in a […]
New Book Exposes The Dark Side of Child Protection Services and Asks "Are You A Victim?"
— Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated self-help book from Milford, CT, author Eric Hundley. — Denver, CO, and Milford, CT — Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Dark […]
Two New Books Offer Hope to African-American and Low Income Women Dealing With Depression, Self-Esteem and Income Disparities
Atlanta, GA — African American author C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon has published Who Stole My Blanket?: 6 Easy Steps To Rebuild Your Life After An Income Loss and How to Get […]
New All-Natural Dietary Supplement Helps Women Develop More Natural Curves - A Safer Alternative to Cosmetic Surgery
Nationwide — There is a new dietary supplement that is helping women achieve their body enhancement goals, and is a popular alternative to cosmetic surgery. It’s called Pure Body, and […]
Farewell To One of the Guys Who Taught Us How To Dougie -- Rapper JayAre Dies From Sickle Cell Anemia at Just 25 Years Old
Nationwide — Rapper JayAre of the group Cali Swag District has died over the weekend from Sickle Cell Anemia. The 25-year old was reportedly admitted into a hospital on Thursday […]
When These Police Officers Found This Man With Alzheimer's, They Had No Idea That This Would Happen
Nationwide — Remembering 60 years ago is difficult for anyone, but for Melvyn Amrine it’s especially challenging. Melvyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago. For his wife, Doris, it’s been […]
Dr. Ken Brown Travels to China as Part of the University of Tennessee’s Efforts to Develop and Manufacture Pharmaceuticals
Memphis, TN — Ken Brown, JD, MPA, PhD, FACHE, executive vice chancellor and chief operations officer at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), traveled to China earlier this […]
PHEN to Host Prostate Health Educational Symposiums in Partnership with Churches in 16 Cities, on Saturday, June 14th
— “Churches join PHEN to take the lead in educating Black communities about prostate cancer” — Boston, MA — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) will partner with churches in 16 […]
Valisha Fullard Named Executive Director of California Autism Foundation
— 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) […]
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 […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl May Never Walk Again After Being Shot While Sleeping Inside Her Home
Nationwide — Diahmonii Hope, a 4-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, is still recovering in the hospital after she was shot twice in the back while sleeping inside her […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl With Special Needs Dies After Being Found Unresponsive on School Bus
Nationwide — Ngone Talla, a 7-year-old African American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio, died after she was found unresponsive in her wheelchair on a school bus Wednesday, prompting a police investigation […]
Daycare Bus Driver Charged in 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death Admits She Skipped Bus Check Because She Was Hot
Nationwide — Tametria Norry, one of three daycare workers charged in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, reportedly said she skipped a required bus check because “she was hot.” The […]
Former NBA Star Mike Sweetney Who Played for the New York Knicks Dies at 43
Nationwide — Former Georgetown basketball star Mike Sweetney, who became a first-round NBA draft pick after an impressive college career, has died at 43. His wife, India, announced his death […]
11-Year-Old Black Girl From Georgia Dies After Collapsing Following Basketball Practice
Nationwide — Emanuela Datsa, an African American sixth-grade student from Dunwoody, Georgia, sadly passed away last week after collapsing following a school basketball practice. The 11-year-old Peachtree Middle School student […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Needed Two Surgeries After Fire Extinguisher Falls on Her Foot at Daycare
Nationwide — Jynesis Daniel, a 2-year-old African American girl from McDonough, Georgia, lost one of her toes after a fire extinguisher reportedly fell from a wall and severely injured her […]
18-Year-Old Black College Student Dies After Being Dropped Off at Hospital Following Fraternity Event
Nationwide — Anthony Joseph Blas, an 18-year-old African American college student from California, died after he was taken to a hospital in an unresponsive condition. The Cal State Fullerton student had […]
Gladys Knight’s Son Says Her Husband is Pushing Her to Keep Touring "Until She Passes Away"
Nationwide — Gladys Knight continues to perform onstage despite saying she plans to cut back on touring, a decision that has intensified a public dispute between her son, Shanga Hankerson, and […]
Black Health Experts and Pioneers in Sickle Cell Disease to Convene at 2026 Annual Convention
Nationwide — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc., a national nonprofit organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell disease, will hold its 54th annual national convention […]
Black Soldier Dies on Post After Sudden Illness, His Father Asks "Why Didn't Anyone Call a Medic?"
Nationwide — Leroy Stroud Jr., an African American soldier from Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, sadly passed away in August after reportedly becoming seriously ill following a day of duty. […]
President of Tanzania Mourns the Death of Her Husband Who Was Receiving Heart Treatment
Nationwide — Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died at 71 while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. His death has prompted […]
Black Mom Who Gave Birth to Mixed Triplets on Their Father's Birthday Almost Broke a Record
Nationwide — Nyla Craft, an African American mom from Torrance, California, welcomed a rare set of mixed triplets earlier this month, with the three boys weighing a combined 19 pounds […]
Black Woman From Kansas Who Raised Almost Ten Children Turns 107 Years Old
Nationwide — Mason Byrd, an African American woman from Kansas City, Missouri, has turned 107 years old surrounded by the family she helped raise. Born in 1919, Byrd has spent […]
Actress Carla Jeffery, Best Known for Her Role in Disney's "Zombies," Has Died at 33
Nationwide — Disney Channel actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in the “Zombies” franchise, has died at 33. Her talent management company confirmed her death in a statement […]
Cassandra Wilson, Two-Time Grammy Jazz Singer, Has Sadly Passed Away at 70
Nationwide — Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer, has died at 70. The Mississippi native died Tuesday morning at her home in Jackson, surrounded by […]
9-Year-Old Black Girl With Sickle Cell Recovering After Five-Hour Brain Surgery
Nationwide — Zoey Jones, a 9-year-old African American girl from Birmingham, Alabama, is recovering after undergoing successful brain surgery to treat Moyamoya disease, a rare complication linked to sickle cell […]
7-Year-Old Black Boy Still in Coma After Being Hit By a Truck While Walking to School Bus
Nationwide — A 7-year-old African American boy, Aiden, remains in a medically induced coma after he was struck by a truck Friday morning while he was crossing a highway to […]
Actor Michael Wright, Known For His Role in "The Five Heartbeats," Dies at 70
Nationwide — Michael Wright, best known for starring in “The Five Heartbeats” and “Sugar Hill,” has died at age 70 in Los Angeles. His family said he suffered heart failure […]
Black Surrogate Mom Who Refused to Abort Baby With Heart Defect is Now in a Custody Fight With the Biological Parents
Nationwide — McKenna West, an African American surrogate mother, remains at the center of a custody fight as the newborn she carried remains in critical condition after complex heart surgery. […]
Black Teen Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Died by Suicide as His Family's Violent Past Emerges
Nationwide — Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old African American teen from Baltimore, Maryland, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, 18-year-old Christian Hursey, on July 31. She remained hospitalized for nearly […]
Family Mourns Black Mom and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed After Lightning Strike
Nationwide — Kenya Glasgow, a 31-year-old African American mother, and her 2-year-old daughter died after lightning struck them in Margate, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. First responders found the mother and child […]
Black Teen Knocked Unconscious in Alleged Attack at a Mental Health Facility
Nationwide — Keymon Barker, a 15-year-old African American teen from Monroe, Georgia, was attacked only hours after arriving at a mental health facility for treatment. He said another teenager hit him […]
Black Mom Creates Eczema Brand for Her Son, Earns National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance
Nationwide — Nearly nine years ago, Michigan mom Taylor C. Liddell stood in the kitchen of a two-bedroom, 800-square-foot apartment and mixed a skin cream for her newborn son, who […]
Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]
32-Year-Old Black Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant Says She is Now in Remission
Nationwide — Talicia Durham, a 32-year-old African American mother from Columbia, South Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer while five months pregnant with her fourth child. She underwent chemotherapy during […]
Two Black Women Mental Health Leaders Launch New Marketplace Featuring 70+ Resources From Licensed Clinicians of Color
Founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight, LMHC, COC Marketplace provides mental health professionals and the public with access to books, clinical tools, workbooks, and training created by […]
Reward Increased to $250K in Search for Pregnant Black Postal Worker Missing Since 2018
Nationwide — Kierra Coles, an African American postal worker from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared nearly eight years ago while three months pregnant. Authorities have now increased the reward for information leading to […]
Black Wife Becomes Her Husband's Kidney Donor After His Unexpected Health Crisis
Nationwide — Shaunne Hall and Monte Hall, an African American married couple from North Carolina, faced a sudden health crisis when Monte learned that his kidneys were failing. She later […]
6-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Sadly Dies After Being Left Inside Hot Daycare Bus
Nationwide — Winter Jones, a 6-year-old African American girl from Memphis, died after she was left inside a daycare bus on a hot summer day. The child, who was nonverbal and […]
Pregnant Black Teen Arrested for Taking Pills to Terminate Her Pregnancy at 31 Weeks
Nationwide — Syeisha Jadan Johnson, an 18-year-old African American teen from Durham, North Carolina, faces multiple charges after investigators say she took abortion pills while about 31 weeks pregnant. She later […]
Former NFL Player Gets Early Release From Prison to Be With His Dying 8-Year-Old Daughter
Nationwide — Wendell Smallwood Jr., a former NFL player, will reportedly be released from prison early to spend his 8-year-old daughter’s final days with her as she battles cancer. The […]
Meet the First Black Woman Who Makes History Leading a NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Nationwide — Dr. Monica Baskin has made history after being named director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. She became the first African American woman to lead a […]