Detroit, MI — Albert Barber, a 39-year old man who just got married last year, has sadly died from COVID-19. His wife, Latresa, believes that he contracted the virus when […]
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Black Health Expert Launches Online Wellness Journey Program
Nationwide — Chief Transformation Officer, Tonya Kinlow, creates online Remarkable Wellness Journey to help people find true happiness, deal with trauma, and feel better during these uneasy and uncertain times. […]
Black Couple Inspire Their Children to Launch Book Series With Life Lessons For Young Readers
South Orange, NJ — Actor Dwayne Clark, his 8-year old son DJ, and his 11-year old daughter Jada have launched a series of children’s books that portrays life lessons from […]
99-Year Old Woman Beats Coronavirus, Becomes the Oldest U.S. Patient to Survive
Albany, GA — Maude Burke, an African American woman from Georgia who is almost 100-years old, has recovered from COVID-19. She is the oldest person in the U.S. to survive […]
Bored Teen Rescued After Getting Stuck in Washing Machine While Playing Hide and Seek
Woodbridge, VA — Amari Dancy, an 18-year old teen from Northern Virginia, reportedly got stuck in a washing machine during a game of hide-and-seek while quarantining at home. Her family had […]
Black Certified Life Coach, Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson, is Helping Teens to Cope With Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic
Nationwide — Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson is a Certified Professional Life Coach that has teamed up with WIT enterprises – Stick 2 You, Smile It Fwd., Proud to Care, and Organized […]
Black Grandmother Denied Test 4 Times Before Dying From Coronavirus
Detroit, MI — Deborah Gatewood, a 63-year old health care worker from Michigan, has died due to complications of the coronavirus after she was reportedly denied a test multiple times […]
68-Year Old Woman in Nigeria Gives Birth to Twins; Her Husband is 77
Nigeria — Margaret Adenuga, a 68-year old woman from Nigeria, has successfully given birth to twins after four IVF attempts. Noah Adenuga, her 77-year old husband of 46 years, is happy […]
Atlanta Mother of Twin Boys Dies From Coronavirus at 36-Years Old
Atlanta, GA — Brent Green, a 36-year old African American mother of twins who had no known underlying conditions, has died from coronavirus. Her family believes she started getting sick […]
8-Year Old Rapper, Super Kennedy, Catches the Attention of Cardi B
After dropping her latest single, which promotes financial responsibility, Kennedy O’Neal, a.k.a. Super Kennedy, receives the “Bodak Yellow” rapper’s seal of approval. Fredericksburg, VA — Chart-topper Cardi B is taking […]
Single Mom Who Almost Died From COVID-19 Says She Quarantined Herself Away From Her Kids
New York, NY — Tiffany Pinckney, a 39-year old single mother from NYC, was worried when she realized that she had been infected with coronavirus. She says she immediately quarantined herself […]
Black-Owned Health and Apparel Brand Responds to COVID-19 with Custom Face Shields
Nationwide — Black Edged has announced the launch of its custom designed face shields. The company, a health and wellness firm based in Houston, Texas, entered the market at the […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Work in Social Care
Nationwide — If you’re looking for a new professional challenge and enjoy helping others, social care could be a career path to consider. Unfortunately, there are millions of elderly and […]
5-Year Old Black Girl From Detroit Dies From Coronavirus, Becomes Michigan's Youngest Victim
Nationwide — Skylar Herbert, a 5-year old girl from Detroit has reportedly died from the coronavirus. She is the first child in the state of Michigan to die from the […]
Group of Black Women Doctors Bring Free COVID-19 Test Kits to Underserved Neighborhoods
Philadelphia, PA — Dr. Ala Stanford and other African American doctors (mostly women) from Pennsylvania have launched the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to provide free mobile coronavirus testing to underserved communities […]
Pregnant Woman Dies of COVID-19, But Her Baby Survives After Emergency C-Section
London, UK — Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, a 28-year old pregnant nurse from London, has sadly died of COVID-19 after giving birth. However, her baby has reportedly survived and has been […]
15-Year Old Black Teen Commits Suicide, Had Mental Health Issues While Self-Quarantining
Stockton, CA — Jo’Vianni Smith, a 15-year old girl from California who loved playing softball, has reportedly committed suicide after struggling to cope with being isolated during the lockdown imposed […]
Black Momma Vodka Owner Vanessa Braxton Pivots from Vodka to Hand Sanitizer
* Black Momma Vodka (BMV) Founder and President Vanessa Braxton is the first Black woman to be an owner-operator and manufacturer of a nationally distributed vodka in the U.S. * […]
Black Physician, Dr. Lisa Herbert, Encourages Other Doctors to Rise Up and Become Healthcare Leaders
Nationwide — In Physicians Rise Up, leadership coach, best-selling author and family physician, Dr. Lisa Herbert provides other doctors with tips and insights to becoming a healthcare leader. In her new […]
Meet the 81-Year Old Woman Who Beat Coronavirus
Charleston, SC — Louise Beal, an 81-year old grandmother from South Carolina, has recovered from coronavirus after 11 days of fighting the disease. She was recently released from Trident Medical […]
When Rihanna's Dad Thought He Was Dying From COVID-19, She Sent Him a Ventilator
Nationwide — Rihanna’s dad, Ronald Fenty, reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus and feared for his life. He called his celebrity daughter, and she immediately purchased him a ventilator and […]
Woman Loses Husband and 20-Year Old Son to Coronavirus Just Days Apart
Nationwide — Sandy Brown, a grieving woman from Michigan, says she is experiencing “unimaginable pain” after her husband of 35 years, Freddie Lee Brown Jr., and her only son, Freddie Lee Brown […]
Black Attorney Launches Online Reality Court TV Show Called "Hood Court" With a Live Jury
Nationwide — Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons has launched a new online reality court TV show called Hood Court that airs on Instagram Live @theplugslawyer Sunday nights at 11pm EST, Mondays 6pm EST, […]
New Adult Coloring Book Collection Empowering Black Women
Chicago, IL — African American women looking for a dose of empowerment now have an exciting resource to help them thanks to the release of a new collection of adult […]
Black Teen With Coronavirus Gives Birth to Healthy Baby
Cameroon — A 19-year old woman from Cameroon who had been infected with coronavirus safely gave birth to a healthy baby girl. The mother, who is unnamed, has since been […]
Retired Teacher Turned Acting Coach From Detroit Dies From Coronavirus
Detroit, MI — Brenda Perryman, a well-loved educator, playwright and acting coach from Detroit, has reportedly died from coronavirus complications. Tributes from people who knew and loved her have been […]
Former Foster Child Reveals How She Found Her Mom After 5 Decades
Author Grace LaJoy Henderson has just published a 4-book series that details her journey of searching for, finding, and re-connecting with her mother after almost 50 years. Kansas City, MO […]
86-Year Old Woman and Her 3 Sons From New Orleans Have All Died From Coronavirus
New Orleans, LA — Antoinette Franklin, an elderly woman from New Orleans who was 86-years old, and her 3 sons, who were aged 58 to 71, have all died from […]
New Podcast Launched For and About African American Social Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Kimberly Holmes, founder of Black America Cares, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving individuals and families that are less fortunate, has launched The Nonprofit Showcase […]
Black-Owned Tech Startup Helps You Send Real Greeting Cards in the Mail Without Leaving the House
In the wake of the Coronavirus, greeting cards can bridge the gap created by social distancing Nationwide — “The world is pretty bleak right now so it is critical that […]
5-Year Old Boy and Mom Create Fun Learning YouTube Channel, Perfect For Quarantined Families
Washington, DC — Five-year old Corban and his mother, Andrea Stephenson, have launched a YouTube channel called Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. This channel encourages children and their parents to bond […]
42-Year Old Mother of Four Dies From Coronavirus Complications
Detroit, MI — Laneeka Barksdale, a 42-year old mother from Michigan with four children, has reportedly died from the coronavirus after being sick for two weeks and fighting for her […]
Young Black Doctor From California Sadly Passes Away After Electric Scooter Crash
Nationwide — Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a 32-year-old first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, tragically lost her life in Sacramento, California, after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric […]
Entrepreneur Makes History After Helping 6,000 Black Authors Get on Podcasts, Stages, and TV
Nationwide — Meet Taurea Vision Avant, the woman on a mission to uplift Black voices and make sure our stories are heard loud and clear. As the founder and CEO […]
Two Black Authors From Detroit Reveal the Powerful Connection Between Black Women and Women of the Bible
Nationwide — Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder, two African American authors from Detroit, Michigans are on a mission: to combine their faith, their Black-ness and their […]
Judge Joe Brown Attacks Kamala Harris, Says She Has a Lazy Reputation
Nationwide — Former TV Judge Joe Brown has recently stirred controversy with his harsh criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as an “old hoe” in a candid […]
Black Mom of 4 Finally Passed the Bar Exam After Studying For 9 Years
Nationwide — Meet Evelyn Uba, a woman from California who moved from Nigeria in 1983 who has achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. After nearly a decade of […]
Judge Mathis Vows to Win Back His Wife, Says He Does Not Want Divorce
Nationwide — Judge Greg Mathis is facing a challenging period in his life as his wife, Linda, has taken steps to end their 39-year marriage. The well-known TV judge recently […]
4-Year-Old Autistic Black Girl Left on School Bus For 7 Hours in Extreme Heat
Nationwide — An African American family from Dallas, Texas is demanding answers after their 4-year-old daughter, Araiya Pruitt, who has autism and is nonverbal, was left alone on her school […]
Black Pro Female Football Player Launches First Online Marketplace Exclusively for Women Athletes
Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]
These 4 Former HBCU College Dorm Roommates All Went on to Become Judges
Nationwide — Four former roommates from North Carolina Central University’s Law School, an HBCU, have all achieved impressive careers as judges. Starting as classmates in a dorm room 26 years […]
Black Woman Not Hired For Wearing Shorts to a Job Interview Sparks Online Debate
Nationwide — A woman from San Antonio, Texas, named Tyreshia Morgan, has ignited a heated online debate after sharing her experience of being sent home from a job interview due […]
Black Pregnant School Bus Driver Saves Students Moments Before Bus Catches Fire
Nationwide — In 2023, Imunek Williams, an African American school bus driver who was pregnant at the time, became a local hero after an extraordinary act of bravery. On a […]
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation to Host Let It Flow Festival in Chicago to Combat Period Poverty
Nationwide — Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation is excited to announce the adolescent Let It Flow Fest, an innovative and impactful event designed to raise awareness about period poverty, normalize […]
Founder of the Largest Network of Black Women Event Planners to Host a 3-Day Online Summit
Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]
California Woman is Suing Hospital She Claims Lost Her Daughter's Body For a Year
Nationwide — Ginger Congi, a resident of Sacramento, California, is grieving the tragic loss of her daughter, Jessie Peterson. Peterson, known for her bubbly and energetic personality, was a beloved […]
Mother Accused of Leaving Baby Unattended in Hot Vehicle While She Rode a Horse
Nationwide — Cara Dugan, a 40-year-old mother from Merrick County, Nebraska, is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her infant alone in a hot vehicle while she participated in a […]
Black Dad and Daughter Making History, Helping 1,000 Families Become Homeowners
Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]
This Black Educator of 17 Years is Teaching School Districts How to Help Millions of Students Who Can't Read
Nationwide — Erica Battle, an African American education thought leader with more than 17 years of experience, is proud to introduce two groundbreaking programs in response to the growing concerns […]
Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom and Sister Have Tragically Died on the Same Day
Nationwide — Over the weekend, singer Mariah Carey faced a heartbreaking double tragedy, losing both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day.
TLC Concerts Canceled After T-Boz Hospitalized For Alarming Health Scare
Nationwide — TLC had to pause their performances this weekend due to a health scare involving Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, who was hospitalized after experiencing alarming symptoms.
Single Moms Become Homeowners Thanks to Gift From Warren Dunn
Nationwide — Two single moms from metro Atlanta, Georgia had their dreams come true when NFL legend Warrick Dunn helped them become homeowners. Dunn teamed up with Habitat for Humanity […]
Famous TV Judge Mathis' Wife Files For Divorce After 39 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of TV judge Greg Mathis, has filed for divorce after 39 years of marriage. The couple, who separated on July 17, cited irreconcilable differences […]
12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health
Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, […]
Oakland's Dedra Tufon Crowned Ms. Black USA 2024 in Washington, DC
Nationwide — The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant Organization is proud to announce that Dedra Tufon, the reigning 2024 Ms. Black California USA, has been crowned the 2024 Ms. Black […]
Black School Principal Attacked By a Student in Texas Had to Be Airlifted to a Hospital
Nationwide — In a distressing incident in Corsicana, Texas, Candra Rogers, an African American assistant principal, was airlifted to a hospital after being severely injured by a student in a […]
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing and Eating a Cat in Front of Her Neighbors
Nationwide — A troubling incident occurred in Canton, Ohio where a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat, raising significant concerns about mental health and its […]
5-Time Suicide Attempt Survivor Hosts 5th Annual Conference That Promotes Mental Wellness Among Black Women
Nationwide — Regina Renaye, an award-winning mental health advocate and the host of the Strong Black Woman Support Group podcast, is proud to announce the 5th Annual Strong Black Woman […]
Black Author Makes History with Special Edition of "Gumbo for the Black Woman's Soul" Anthology That Benefits HBCU Students
Nationwide — Aviella Aloha, renowned author, speaker, and financial educator, announces the preorder launch of her custom cover edition of the anthology Gumbo for the Black Woman’s Soul. This powerful […]
71-Year-Old Black Health Educator Launches Harriet Tubman-Inspired TV Show to Empower Girls
Nationwide — Celebrated author and health educator Karol V. Brown proudly announces her latest book, The Harriet Tubman Way: An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment, and Legendary Leadership for Girls. […]
77-Year-Old Black Woman From Arizona Becomes First-Time Homeowner
Nationwide — At the age of 77, Sherry Yates from Coolidge, Arizona, finally achieved what many consider the cornerstone of the American Dream—homeownership. Despite the challenges and setbacks that came […]
15-Year-Old Black Teen Who Wants to Be Adopted Says She Loves to Accessorize
Nationwide — Meet Gabby, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from the Texas foster care system who is looking for her forever family. Despite facing some tough times, she remains upbeat […]
Florida Jury Convicts Woman Who Fatally Shot Her Black Neighbor During Ongoing Dispute
Nationwide — 60-year-old Susan Lorincz, who is white, has been convicted of manslaughter after fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens. Lorincz claimed she acted in self-defense, firing her […]
Texas Teen, Parents Die in Car Crash While on Their Way to College Move-In Day
Nationwide — 17-year-old Andril Arvind and her parents, tragically lost their lives in a crash while on their way to her college move-in day at the University of Texas at […]