Voting Rights Rallies Held In Washington DC

Black Communities Need To Speak More Openly About…

I’m facing two battles before me – my diagnosis and the fight for voting rights. I am convinced that they…
by Cliff Albright
05.12.22
Michigan judge berates cancer patient on Zoom

'Karen' Judge Ridicules Elderly Cancer Patient In Court

31st District Judge Alexis G. Krot of Michigan berated 72-year-old Burhan Chowdhury, who suffers from cancer, and said she wanted…
by Zack Linly
01.13.22
2021 CFDA Fashion Awards

Songstress Ciara Surprises 6-Year-Old Cancer Survivor

Songstress Ciara surprised a 6-year-old cancer survivor with a trip to Disney World.
by Brandee Sanders
01.09.22
2018 FN Achievement Awards

Grant Hill Spreads Awareness About Prostate Cancer Disparities

Grant Hill has joined a campaign to spread awareness about the racial health disparities surrounding prostate cancer.
by Brandee Sanders
11.21.21
Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow

Multiple Myeloma: A ‘Silent Killer’ Of Black People

Colin Powell's death from complications of COVID-19 draws attention to the disproportionate effect multiple myeloma -- the blood cancer he…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.19.21
Granville Adams, actor

Actor Granville Adams Dies Of Cancer At 58

Actor Granville Adams died Sunday surrounded by his loved ones, family, and close friends. Adams, 58, was diagnosed with cancer…
by Bilal G. Morris
10.12.21
Howard University holds its' commencement ceremonies with famous alum Chadwick Boseman as guest speaker in Washington, DC.

Netflix Honors Chadwick Boseman With Namesake Scholarship

Following the renaming of its College Of Fine Arts center after late 'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman, Howard University went…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
10.06.21
SELMA, AL - FEBRUARY 14: Congressman John Lewis on the Edmund P

Prayers Up

Rep. John Lewis announces stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
by Aleia Woods
03.31.20
ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' - Season 15

Shaquille O'Neal's Sister Passes Away At 40

Ayesha Harrison-Jex was diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Aretha Franklin's Birthday Celebration

Aretha Franklin’s Estate Supports Fund For Cancer Research

Aretha Franklin’s estate is backing a fund for pancreatic cancer research.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Doctor gives a red balloon to a little girl with cancer

Couple Opens Country’s First Black-Owned Cancer Center

A couple from Philadelphia opened the only Black-owned cancer center in the country.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Bushwick Bill

Family Explains Bushwick Bill GoFundMe Controversy

The rapper passed away on June 9. He was only 52 years old.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Teenagers and young adults having fun at party

Students Host Hospital Prom For Friend With Cancer

A group of high school students from New York hosted a prom celebration at a hospital so their friend who…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Beach Goth 2018

Legendary Rapper Bushwick Bill Dies At 52

The rapper was battling cancer.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Kurtis Blow

Kurtis Blow Needs Open Heart Surgery, Wife Says

While rap music is a relatively young genre and typically associated with young people, Kurtis Blow’s grave condition was shining…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.10.20
Beach Goth 2018

Rapper Bushwick Bill Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer

The rapper recently did in an interview about his diagnosis.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
LA Apparel Industry Linked to Money Laundering

Tyrone Gayle, Kamala Harris' Press Secretary, Dies

He also worked for Tim Kaine and Hillary Clinton.
by NewsOne Staff
10.27.18
Beyonce And Jay-Z 'On The Run II' Tour - New Jersey

Beyoncé And Jay Z Raise $6M For Non-Profit

Power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z helped raise $6 million for the non-profit City Of Hope.
by NewsOne Staff
10.20.18
President Obama Delivers Remarks At The White House's International Jazz Day Concert

Vigil Held, Tribute Concert Planned For Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was "gravely ill" as of Sunday night, according to a new report.
by NewsOne Staff
08.16.18
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Report: Joe Jackson Hospitalized With Terminal Cancer

He has been suffering for some time.
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.22.18