Detroit native Dr. Missy Johnson defied death three times and shares her story to empower others.
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With the recent resignation of NAACP President Ben Jealous (pictured), the organization finds itself looking for new leadership. In the organization's 104-year history,...
A 60-year-old Oklahoma City, OK woman was mauled to death by a family pit bull on Wednesday night, CBS-affiliate WTVR reports[1]. SEE ALSO: Why Gay Marriage Won’t Stop Black Voters[2] Nellie Davis (pictured above), moved into her granddaughter’s home where the attack to place after receiving a heart transplant and recovering from a subsequent illness. A thunderstorm in the area may have made the dog turn violent. “She had a long illness, from Mother’s Day until a month ago, and finally she had a chance to come home,” the victim’s husband, Cleveland Davis, Sr., told WTVR. “You know, I have a heavy heart. She’s always been there for me.” SEE ALSO: Meet The Women Of The Root 100[3] When police arrived at the scene, they struggled to contain the dog. Unfortunately, they put it down. “You have to understand, the scene was quite gruesome, OKC Police Capt. Dexter Nelson said. “The lady died a horrific death.” Want to Keep Up With NewsOne.com? LIKE Us On Facebook! Here is more from WTVR: “Pit bulls n ...
