Health

Nationwide — Jade Smith, a 13-year-old African American girl from Brooklyn, New York, died in January 2023 after jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge. Her mother says the city’s child-welfare system […]

Nationwide — Ashaan Carter, an African American baby from Portland, Oregon, is still fighting infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula, which was later recalled nationwide. He remains on a feeding tube […]

Nationwide — Jade Callwood, a 21-year-old African American college student from Conyers, Georgia, died suddenly Tuesday after an unexpected medical emergency. Her death left classmates, friends, and the Tuskegee University community […]

Nationwide — Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté, known for his work with the Fugees, has died at 50. He died at his home on Martha’s Vineyard, leaving behind a lasting […]

Nationwide — Kyndris Brooks, an African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was shot in the neck by her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, in a shocking domestic violence attack. She remains hospitalized, fighting […]

Nationwide — Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, has been found dead in the woods days after going missing. She had dementia, and authorities said […]

Nationwide — Ra-Jon James, an African American man from Virginia, is now walking again after a rare condition left him paralyzed and fighting for his life. His journey highlights the importance […]

Nationwide — Dr. Janell Green Smith, a South Carolina midwife and advocate for Black maternal health, died from complications during childbirth at just early 30s. She was a devoted professional, […]

Nationwide — Tre’Michael, a 9-year-old African American boy from Alexandria, Louisiana, is recovering after being shot while spending time with a friend. Police later said the shooting was intentional, leading to […]

Nationwide — After a rare and potentially precedent-setting summary judgment ruling, 27-year-old Christian (Cece) Worley — a Black, second-year law student — has successfully reached a settlement in her disability […]

Nationwide — Frost Equity Initiative, a Los Angeles-based STEM education nonprofit, is expanding access to high-quality elementary STEM programs thanks to funding from A New Day Foundation, founded by award-winning […]

Nationwide — Brynnlee Hampton, a 15-year-old African American girl from Amarillo, Texas, was shot and killed on New Year’s Day while riding in a car. Police said the shooting happened […]

Nationwide — Jasmine Ramirez, a teen from Florida who has lived with a rare medical condition since early childhood, is recovering after a marathon surgery to amputate her left leg. Doctors […]

Nationwide — Kayla Frazier, an African American girl from Atlanta, is spending Christmas in the hospital after a car hit her while she crossed a neighborhood street. The crash left the […]

Nationwide —  Natalya Manhertz, a 20-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, lost both her arms and legs to a severe strep infection at 17. After years of treatment and rehabilitation, […]

Nationwide — Brandy Allinience, an African American firefighter from Houston, Texas, has sadly passed away from cancer tied to her work, marking the fourth cancer-related death among Houston-area first responders within […]

Nationwide — Tiarra Logan, an African American mother from Atlanta, Georgia, discovered her heater was blowing fecal matter into her home after a year of unresolved sewage issues. She has […]

Nationwide — Gloria Gaynor, a 91-year-old African American grandmother from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is facing possible eviction after her longtime home was sold over an unpaid property tax bill. The […]

Nationwide — Oriel Dykes, a young African American mother from Lower Allen, Pennsylvania, was arrested after a fight at a mall parking lot ended with her infant thrown from a […]

Nationwide — Derek Williams, an African American police officer from Mount Vernon, New York, is facing termination while battling kidney failure, just six months before retirement. The decision also ends […]

Nationwide — Deria Francis, a 40-year-old African American mother from South Carolina, was violently attacked by 28-year-old cashier Shannon Walsh, who is white, at a Circle K gas station while eight […]

Nationwide — Camille Benson, a 33-year-old woman from Texas, was arrested in Biloxi, Mississippi, for placing razor blades and a fishing hook in baked goods at Walmart. Authorities say no […]

Nationwide — Elizabeth Fleurisma, a 33-year-old African American woman from Long Island, New York, says years of using Depo-Provera led to a life-changing brain tumor. She is now suing Pfizer, alleging […]

Nationwide — Connie Jackson, an African American mother from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and her 11-year-old daughter Arielle were shot and killed inside their home. Authorities have arrested Jackson’s boyfriend, Roland […]

Nationwide — Charlie Christopher-Michael Evans, a 32-year-old African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, died after a severe asthma attack while waiting for emergency help. His family says EMS arrived too […]

Nationwide — La Lueur Health & Wellness, a nurse practitioner–led and veteran-owned wellness clinic in Dallas, Texas, has launched The Glow by Grace Project, an initiative donating 10 percent of […]

Nationwide — Terra McKinnon, a 45-year-old African American deputy sheriff in Polk County, Florida, sadly died after fighting breast cancer for years. Her death left the sheriff’s office and the Dundee […]

Nationwide — Wild mushrooms are causing serious health problems in California, with one death and several cases of severe liver damage reported. Officials warn that even experienced foragers can easily confuse […]

Nationwide — Kaden Stevenson, an African American boy from Michigan, was 7 years old when he caught the flu and developed life-threatening complications that led to the loss of both […]

Nationwide — Peyton Peoples, a 16-year-old African American teen from Detroit, Michigan, gave birth at home on Thanksgiving without realizing she was pregnant. She initially told her mom the baby […]

Nationwide — Donyelle Jones, who was known for competing on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at 46 after a long fight with breast cancer. She inspired fans with […]

Nationwide — Michael Perrin, a 7-year-old African American boy who has Down Syndrome, suffered a black eye and a bloody face after falling on his school bus. His mother, Elizabeth […]