Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Arion Long founded Femly after being diagnosed with a reproductive illness that was linked directly to chemicals in popular feminine care products. Prior to starting the company, she had no idea that…
NFL DONATES OVER $35 MILLION TO COVID-19 RELIEF
NFL Foundation, NFLPA, Players, Owners, Clubs Make an Initial Donation to Support Those on the Front Lines and Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. New York, NY (BlackNews.com) March, 31, 2020…
Young Adults Encouraged to Help Senior Parents and Grandparents Get Enrolled For Federal Health Coverage 🗺
Children over the age of 30 are encouraged to help their parents and grandparents get enrolled for Medicare, a federal health insurance program. Nationwide — Open healthcare enrollment started on October 15th,…
ACA MARKETPLACE OPENS NOV. 1 WITH 23 ENROLLMENT EVENTS
Mayor Madeline Rogero is encouraging Knoxville residents without health insurance to explore their options available through the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace. Open enrollment (and re-enrollment) begins Friday, Nov. 1 and…
Breast cancer survivor becomes warrior for women with book and movement
A stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis inspired Dr. Missy Johnson to become an advocate, author, speaker, and to launch a movement: “Fearless Women Rock!” Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) — After three near-death experiences…
New Book Provokes Self Evaluation
African-Americans have a number of challenges that threaten their existence. With this new book, people can begin to ask serious questions that will usher in a new age of financial security. Las…
HAPPINESS: A Choice That Requires Effort
Your happiness is under attack! It plays an important role in your physical health and well-being. There are doctors – physical and mental. Sometimes we just need help. By Patricia Williams Life…
First Black Women to Lead the AMA is Morehouse, Emory Professor
(BOTWC staff – June, 2019) Dr. Patrice Harris shattered a glass ceiling in the medical industry. On June 11, 2019, she was officially sworn in as the 174th President of the American…
APP AIMS TO ELIMINATE HIGH RATES OF BLACK MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY
Black women are 243% more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth and related complications. Irth, is an app that holds doctors accountable for the lack of care that is producing a…
Vaping Also Increases Chances of the Flu
If you think vaping is bad for your heart and your lungs, a new study shows it can also up your chances of getting the flu, especially if you are a woman….
Gloves Translates Sign Language into Audible Speech
Roy Allela, a 25-year old engineer and inventor from Kenya, has found the ultimate solution to bridging the communication barrier between deaf and hearing people. He has invented the Sign-IO gloves that…
NEW “SMART” DEVICE HELPS TO MANAGE DIABETES
Figgers Health Releases SMART Gluco 2 Wireless Monitoring System With Bluetooth Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) — Freddie Figgers, founder of Figgers Health Systems, has released a one of a kind SMART glucose meter that allows…
Single Black Seniors Networking Seeks to Expand
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Single Black Seniors Network (SBSN) is proud to announce that it is expanding their network beyond the Chicagoland region. SBSN is a socialization network of like-minded seniors who come together…
Empire Star Taraji Henson Speaks on Suicide and Mental Health on Capitol Hill
“It breaks my heart to know that 5-year-old children are contemplating life and death, I just…I’m sorry. That one is tough for me. So, I’m here to appeal to you, because this…
Book Review: Successful Black Woman On Why She is Single
In her new book, ‘Get Rid of Your Stupid List!,’ author T.L. Adams shares dating tips and her personal experiences as a successful black woman. Get Rid of Your Stupid List!, is…
Disaster Relief Conference Seeks Ways to Support the Disadvantaged
The All Healers Mental Health Alliance and the Institute of the Black World 21st Century Black Family Summit Presented the National Conference on Culturally Competent Disaster Response on June 28-29, 2019 at…
KEEP BROWS ENVIOUS AND WATERPROOF THIS SUMMER
Krystal Smith, MAC Cosmetics Expert, Opens Luxe Beauty Brow and Spa; Grand Opening July 7th (Baldwin, NY – BlackNews.com) A new Black-owned business called Luxe Beauty Brow and Spa is set to open…
SICKLE CELL ADVOCATE AND PHILANTHROPIST RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
SICKLE CELL ADVOCATE AND PHILANTHROPIST HOWARD WOOLLEY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AT THE ROLAND B. SCOTT MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — Howard Woolley, Sickle Cell Advocate, and Philanthropist, was presented with a…
Foundation Unites Children With Their Biological Dads
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc. and Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, are experts at reuniting children with their fathers. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) Michigan Native, Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, Founder &…
Women’s Fertility Health Expo to Address Top Issues
Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) — Did you know that anywhere between 20 to 70% of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they turn 50. Although these benign tumors found within or…
Therapists On-Site at Knox Middle and High Schools
By Josh Flory Bradley Clayton knows that his students want to meet their potential, but for many of them the challenges of life are like clouds that make it hard to see…
Therapist Offers Free Nationwide Mental Health Therapy with App
A North Carolina mental health therapist provides a 1-on-1 connection to help clients nation-wide with her new app. (Charlotte, NC) (BlackNews.com) – Alicia Tetteh, LCSW, is a social worker, clinician and the…