Brooklyn, NY — Sylvia LeRoy, a 35-year old nurse who was working on the front lines at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York while pregnant, is reportedly in a coma due to […]
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Black Educator Puts the Spotlight on the Next Generation of Youth Leaders During COVID-19 Pandemic
Nationwide — When Dr. Candice Lucas-Bledsoe realized that her annual Cutting Edge Youth Summit with over 300 students, parents, teachers, and community leaders would not take place this year because […]
Magazine For Black CEOs, Speakers, and Authors Releases 3 Free "Lockdown" Issues
Speakers Magazine’s latest issues, available for free download, help professional Black speakers who are pivoting during the pandemic! Nationwide — The three latest issues of Speakers Magazine are available to […]
Woman Founder Launches New App to Create Revenue For Small Black Business Owners
Nationwide — In less than two years, Melanin Enterprise (aka “ME”) – The Black Professional Social Network has gained national notoriety for being one of the best mobile apps in […]
New Book, “Kingdom Vision for Audacious Women,” Empowers Black Women
St. Louis, MO — Years ago, women of different generations lived in tight-knit communities where they naturally received the wisdom needed to encourage, support or cradle each other through the […]
Woman Who Adopted Six Children With Special Needs Featured in New Book by Celebrity Photojournalist
Nationwide — Lisa A. Thomas is the featured subject of celebrity photojournalist Bruce Bell’s new photographic timeline, In Search of the Authentic Lisa A. Thomas. She is a philanthropist, advocate, […]
Husband Tested Positive For COVID-19 After Couple Hosted Anniversary Party With 10 People
Houston, TX — Kim Gagne and her husband Emilian White had just celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary and hosted a small gathering with 10 friends. Days later, White began feeling sick […]
Powerhouse Networking Entrepreneur Rises Through Ranks Like a Phoenix
Nationwide — A master profit strategist, business coach, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Sharon Steele is the founder of Business Girlfriends – a game changing brand that helps empower women financially and […]
27-Year Old Woman With HIV Says Doctors Told Her She Would Not Live Past Age 12
Kenya — Doreen Moraa was only 8-years old when doctors said she only had less than 4 years to live. Now at 27-years old, she has been living with HIV […]
Celebrated Princeton University Summer Program For Black Teen Girls Now Available Online
The program celebrates 10 years of empowering minority youth to be global leaders Princeton, NJ — Black excellence and effective leadership are essential for a thriving African-American community to survive […]
Black Mother Dies During Childbirth After Tweeting About Hospital Complaints
New York, NY — Amber Isaac, a 26-year old first-time mother, reportedly died shortly after giving birth to her son, Elias, at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She apparently feared it […]
Meet the Writing Coach Helping Black Authors to Write Best-Selling Books
Nationwide — Venchele Saint Dic, founder and CEO of Pathway Coach Writing, has introduced an entire suite of services – coaching, writing and editing – to help aspiring authors who […]
“On The Verge of Sex” By Terrie Lynn is Here to Give Young Ladies the Talk
Author Terrie Lynn says that when she was a teen, her appointment to get on birth control pills turned into one for a pregnancy test. Nationwide — On The Verge […]
Woman's Newlywed Husband Died From COVID-19 Just Days After Getting His Haircut
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 […]
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 […]
Naomi Osaka and Her Boyfriend, Cordae, Break Up After 6 Years Together
Nationwide — Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae have ended their 6-year relationship. Osaka shared the news on Instagram, stating they will continue to co-parent their daughter, Shai.
Black Professor to Give Away 1,000 Books in Support of an Anti-Hair Bullying Campaign
Nationwide — Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway is no stranger to attacking issues head-on. When she discovered 1 out of 3 children were not able to read on their grade level, […]
Zoe Saldaña Wins Her First Ever Golden Globe Award, the Only Black Winner of the Night
Nationwide — Zoe Saldaña won her first-ever Golden Globe on Sunday, January 5th, at the 82nd annual ceremony in Los Angeles. She made history as the only Black actor to […]
Black Mompreneur Launches the Newest Line of Fashionable Scrubs for Doctors, Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
Nationwide — Meet Shay Jackson, an African American mom and the proud founder of TLCscrubbs, a contemporary scrub brand dedicated to transforming the way medical professionals experience their work attire. […]
Black Non-Profit Scholarship Fund to Host Annual Event Highlighting the Cosmetology and Haircare Industry
Nationwide — The Juanita A. Portlock Memorial Scholarship Fund, the only 501(c)3 non-profit organization that acknowledges African Americans excelling in cosmetology, culinary arts, event management, fashion design, interior design, and […]
Whitney Houston's Former Bodyguard Opens Up About His Time Protecting the Icon
Nationwide — Whitney Houston’s former bodyguard, David Roberts, recently revealed a moment when he was tempted to “give up everything” for his feelings with the singer. In an interview with […]
Rickey Smiley Discovers He Has 5-Year-Old Twin Daughters He Never Knew About
Nationwide — Atlanta-based radio host and comedian Rickey Smiley has discovered that he has 5-year-old identical twin daughters with his ex-girlfriend. He learned the shocking news shortly after marking the […]
Black Woman Says She Survived the Bourbon Street Attack Thanks to Her Mom's Advice Over the Phone
Nationwide — Alexis Scott-Windham, a 23-year-old African American woman from Mobile, Alabama, says that she is thankful that she survived the horrific New Orleans attack. Her mother, Tryphena, helped save […]
Black Scientist Creates Breakthrough Haircare Product For Lasting Hydration in 4C Curly Hair
Nationwide — Meet Shawna Moses, a laboratory scientist turned entrepreneur who is the Founder and CEO of Kinky Tresses, a thriving natural hair care brand that is transforming the industry […]
Single Black Mom Went From a $300-a-Week Waitress Job to Launching a Multi-Million Dollar Beard Care Brand
Nationwide — A prayer for change and a moment of inspiration transformed Marcinda Hankins’ life, taking her from earning $300 a week as a waitress to building X’clusive Looks Beard […]
Actress Vanessa Williams' Mom, Helen Louise Williams, Sadly Dies at 85
Nationwide — Vanessa Williams’ mother, Helen Louise Williams, sadly passed away on December 28th at the age of 85. She died peacefully in London from complications of acute liver failure […]
Woman Adopted as a Kid By Her Grandparents Surprises Them With a Trip to Paris
Nationwide — Brianna Cry recently surprised her grandparents with a trip to Paris. A video capturing their emotional reaction has since gone viral, touching thousands online.
Black Woman Finally Earns Degree After Dropping Out Twice, Opens Her Very Own College
Nationwide — Shakea Miller, who dropped out of college twice, is now celebrating having finally earned a degree in Business from the University of Phoenix in November 2024. Since then, […]
The State of Black Family Health Launches MLK Weekend in Tampa by Black Nurses
Nationwide — This MLK Weekend in January 2025, The Color of Wellness is proud to launch The State of Black Family Health, a powerful event series designed to advocate for […]
Black Teen, Father Among 15 Victims Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack
Nationwide — A deadly New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans left 15 people dead, including two African Americans, 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, and 37-year-old Reggie Hunter. […]
Young Black Woman Set on Fire While Walking to Store in North Carolina, Suspect Held on $1M Bond
Nationwide — Ashanti Downey, a 21-year-old African American woman from Sanford, North Carolina who graduated high school in 2022, was attacked and set on fire, leaving her with severe burns […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen From Mississippi Dies During Tornado, Tree Falls on Her Home
Nationwide — Ty’Keria Rogers, an 18-year-old African American teen from Natchez, Mississippi, tragically died when a tree fell on her home’s porch during a severe tornado on December 28. Despite […]
Black Woman Sent to Prison For 25 Years for Killing Abusive Husband Now Fights for Domestic Violence Awareness
Nationwide — Latoya Dickens, an African American mother from Gwinnett County, Georgia who spent 25 years in prison for killing her abusive husband, now advocates for domestic violence survivors. After […]
Black Mom Responds About Viral Family Photos of Her Son in Different Pajamas from His Half-Siblings
Nationwide — An African American family’s Christmas photo has gone viral after a 5-year-old boy, Trü, was left out of the matching pajamas that the rest of his family wore […]
Single Black Mom of 5 From St. Louis Killed in Christmas Eve Train Accident
Nationwide — Ashley Hogan, a 35-year-old African American mom of five children, died on Christmas Eve when her car was struck by a train in north St. Louis County, Missouri. […]
Black Mom, Teacher From Georgia Shot and Killed by Her Nephew
Nationwide — Tyeisha Colley, a 35-year-old teacher and mother of four, was tragically shot and killed by her nephew on Christmas Day in Monroe, Georgia. Her 21-year-old nephew, Devin Sullivan, […]
Actress Gabourey Sidibe and Her Husband Celebrate the Holidays With Their 8-Month-Old Twins
Nationwide — Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe and her husband, Brandon Frankel, marked their first Christmas as parents with a heartwarming video shared on social media. The couple, along with […]
Wendy Williams Slams Caretakers After Leaving Her Mobility Scooter, Demands Better Care
Nationwide — Wendy Williams criticized her caretakers for abandoning her mobility scooter in the street after her son’s graduation dinner in Miami, Florida. Wendy, who was diagnosed with aphasia and […]
18-Year-Old Black Teen, Aspiring Basketball Player Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting
Nationwide — Sekya Smith, an 18-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve while outside at a friend’s house. Her mother, Brittany, […]
Patrick Mahomes and Wife Brittany Prepare to Welcome Third Baby Amid NFL Season
Nationwide — Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are excited to welcome their third child soon. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed that preparing for the baby’s arrival while balancing […]
Single Black Mom Denied a Promotion, Sues PNC Bank Over Alleged Discrimination
Nationwide — Brandie Falice, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, filed a lawsuit against PNC Bank, alleging she was denied a promotion because she is a single African American mother despite […]
23-Year-Old Black Woman Who Feared Disappearing Has Been Missing for Two Months
Nationwide — Jahnay Bryan, a 23-year-old African American graduate of Cornell University, has been missing for more than two months, and her family fears that she may be in danger. […]
Black Mom from California Banned from School After Complaining About Bullying of Her Daughter
Nationwide — Kavon Ward, an African American mother from Culver City, California, plans to take legal action after her 7-year-old daughter, Semira, endured two years of bullying at her local […]
Black Woman-Owned CreditRich Opens Historic $100M Investment Round at $1B Valuation and Welcomes New Board Member Rudy Terrazas
Nationwide — CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, that allows users to round up their spare change to pay their bills intelligently and optimize their credit scores as fast as […]
Travis Hunter Deactivates Instagram Account After Criticism About His Fiancée Leanna Lenee
Nationwide — Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and college football star, has deactivated his Instagram amid persistent online criticism of his fiancée, Leanna Lenee.
Singer Eddie Levert's Daughter, Ryan, Dies at the Age of 22
Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan […]
Attorney Tony Buzbee Fires Back at Jay-Z Despite His Client Having "Mistakes" in Her Story
Nationwide — Attorney Tony Buzbee who is representing multiple accusers of Diddy is countering Jay-Z and his team’s misconduct allegations by describing their request for sanctions as “frivolous.” He asserts […]