Then she fainted. An MRI revealed she had 23 fibroids so severe there was almost no uterine tissue left. She was told she would likely need a hysterectomy. Surgeons removed 21 fibroids & her uterus was preserved. Black women are more likely to develop fibroids at younger ages than other groups.

Sharonda Stewart tried to book an Airbnb in Dunwoody, Georgia and never received a response. When she went back to look closer at the listing she discovered language describing the neighborhood as a peaceful white neighborhood. The message was clear.

Lorenzo went to pick up his construction crew just like he had done every day for 35 years. An ICE agent shot & killed him during a vehicle stop in Houston. ICE has since confirmed he was not even the target of their operation. How many more families have to bury their loved ones before this stops?

Zion Branch should be getting ready for her first semester at the University of Houston-Downtown. Instead, her family is left holding scholarship letters & journals full of dreams that will never be realized. Why was the shopping center unprotected after a nearly identical crash just months earlier?

Saniyah Cheatham was 18 years old. She was arrested and taken into NYPD custody at the 41st Precinct, & she never came home.They had a DUTY to keep her safe. Now the NYPD is sitting on the surveillance video that would show the truth. RELEASE IT. We will NOT let them bury this. #JusticeForSaniyah

Five years ago today we lost Leneal Frazier. He was driving home when a Minneapolis police officer traveling nearly 90 miles per hour ran a red light and crashed into him. Leneal was just trying to go home. Today we honor his memory. Rest in power, Leneal. 🙏🏾

On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey was killed in her own home in Springfield, Illinois, a mother, a daughter, a friend, gone at 36. Today we honor and remember her. Rest in power, Sonya. We will never stop saying your name. 🕊️

Greeting the one and only, the legendary Flavor Flav before Public Enemy took the stage and raised the roof at Essence!

Nearly 20 people & children were hospitalized after a charter bus lost AC during an Extreme Heat Warning. They were passing out, vomiting, suffering heat exhaustion. Transportation companies have a duty to keep their passengers safe by maintaining their vehicles before they become life-threatening.

Sister Leticia Ugboaja was walking to Sunday Mass when ICE arrested her in the street. A woman of faith simply trying to get to church. How did we get here? When a nun cannot walk to worship without fear of being detained in this country, we have to stop and ask what values are we standing on.

Edwin Reed built his business from a van over 16 years at George Floyd Square. When the city of Minneapolis blocked off the intersection for construction, customers stopped coming, and Edwin watched everything he built fall apart. The city made that decision & these businesses paid the price for it.

A 14 year old in Toledo suffered serious burns to the face after a lit firework landed near them. Up to 70% of firework related injuries happen during the days surrounding this holiday. Sparklers alone can burn at temperatures reaching 2,000 degrees. Be safe out there this Fourth of July.

Three years ago today we lost Derek Diaz. He was 26 years old and a father to a little girl who will grow up without him. An officer shot Derek during a police stop and he never made it home. His family and his daughter have carried this pain every single day since. Rest in power, Derek Diaz.

5 years ago Michael Ortiz called 911 during a mental health emergency. He was asking for help. Hollywood, Florida officers shot him in the back while he was handcuffed, naked and face down on the floor. Michael survived but he will never walk again. He has carried this burden every single day since.

15 children and one adult were left stranded more than 25 feet in the air when a ride at Adventureland on Long Island malfunctioned. Some were trapped for nearly three hours. Firefighters brought them down one at a time. Every child made it out. No thanks to the equipment that failed them.

Johnny, a 70-year-old Black man, was allegedly harassed with racial slurs before suffering a brutal assault that left him with multiple facial fractures. Yet authorities say they are not investigating this case as a hate crime.

8 years ago today, Timothy Coffman lost his life after a police encounter during a mental health crisis. Timothy deserved care, compassion, & the chance to return home to his loved ones. Today, we honor his memory & remain committed to fighting for the accountability and justice his family deserves.

We went to the streets and asked what makes a community strong. This queen said it plainly. Vote and teach the younger generation why every single election matters. Not just the big ones. All of them. That is how we protect everything we have built.

We went to the streets and asked what makes a community strong. This brother kept it simple. Stay together and teach. The next generation has to understand what is happening and what it will take to change it. Unity and education are how we move forward.

We went to the streets and asked one question. What makes a community strong? This queen answered without hesitation. We the people. When we show up for each other and invest in our communities, that is what builds something that lasts.

Two years ago today, we lost D'Vontaye Mitchell. He was pinned face down for 8 to 9 minutes during what his family believes was a mental health crisis. The fight for accountability continues. His life mattered. His story will not be forgotten. Rest in power, D'Vontaye.

We went to the streets and asked what makes a community strong. This queen said stop chasing titles and start taking action. Words without execution mean nothing. When we put aside personal agendas and come together for the common good that is when real change happens. Do more. That is how we build.

The Supreme Court ruled today that mail in ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted even if they arrive after. This is a victory for voters. Every legal vote deserves to be counted. Your vote is your VOICE and we must protect it at every level.

A neighbor called police about a suspicious vehicle. Inside was 24-year-old Nickenley Turenne, asleep. What began as a report of a suspicious vehicle ended with Nickenley losing his life after three officers opened fire. Nickenley's life mattered. His family deserves transparency & accountability.

Justice depends on public trust, & that trust is shaken whenever questions of racial bias arise within law enforcement. Every person deserves an impartial justice system. The decision to issue Brady notices is a reminder that accountability is vital to protecting the constitutional rights.

We asked one simple question. What makes a community strong? She looked us right in the eye and said strong leaders and the courage to show up in this moment. No matter what we are told, no matter what they try to take from us, when we come together as people we are going to be all right.

We took to the streets and asked what makes a community strong. This queen said family, parenting, and education. When we pour into our children, we are investing in everything that comes after us. Our children are our future and how we raise them determines the world they will build.

Chip was out for an early morning walk in West Baltimore when he spotted thieves breaking into cars and stealing packages. He chased them off, picked up the boxes, and made sure they made it to the right doorstep. That is the kind of neighbor we all need and a community we all deserve.

Strong communities are built on purpose. We went to the streets and asked people what makes a community strong. An educator spoke about building up beyond the classroom. Another brother said when you see someone down you lift them up. They all came back to the same truth. Be there for each other!

Earl Moore Jr. was 35 years old. He was strapped face down to a stretcher during a medical emergency and died of asphyxiation. Peter Cadigan, the EMS worker responsible for his death, was sentenced to just 24 months of probation.That is a wound that never heals. Earl Moore Jr. deserved better.