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Crime, Criminal Justice, News

This Texas Black Teen With Special Needs is Being Charged as an Adult for This Crime, and His Family Isn’t Having It

His family claims he doesn't understand the gravity of his alleged actions.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

May 2, 2025
Entertainment, Music

Lizzo’s Revelation About Her Mental Health to Fans at a Los Angeles Concert Will Break Your Heart

The "Truth Hurts" singer decided to speak her own truth during a recent performance.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

March 14, 2025
Legal, News

A Black Man’s Death in the Back of a Police Car Was Ruled a Homicide, So Why Haven’t Any Arrests Been Made?

A wellness check ended in tragedy when a 36-year-old Black man died in police custody back in 2022, and his family is suing.

By

Phenix S Halley

Published

July 25, 2024
Culture, Health, Mental Health

Here’s How Racism Is Destroying Your Mental Health

The mental health care space isn't set up for Black people, new research finds. But it could be.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

December 15, 2023
Black Joy, Culture

A Non-Profit in Chicago Helps Black Men Heal Their Pain By Giving Them Flowers

The Black Men Flower Project is on a mission to create community and provide support for Black men.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

October 27, 2023
Culture, Health, Mental Health

When Talking About Self-Care, Black Women Feel Left Out of the Conversation

A new study find shows Black women are struggling to access culturally-sensitive support for their mental health.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

July 7, 2023
Law Enforcement, News, Police Brutality

Family of Teen Shot by police Gets $2 million in Settlement but What can Families and Police learn

Family of Nevada teen fatally shot by police agreed to a $2 million settlement and mandatory training for police officers.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

May 23, 2023
News

Mayor Eric Adams Uses Jordan Neely’s Death To Relentlessly Push Involuntary Hospitalizations

"There were many people who tried to help Jordan get the support he needed,” Adams stated.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

May 11, 2023
Culture, Health, Mental Health

15 Inspiring Quotes from Black Celebs About Prioritizing Their Mental Health

On this Mental Health Awareness Month, we hear celebs like Janet Jackson, Issa Rae and Taraji P. Henson discuss how we all must care for our mental health.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

May 11, 2023
Culture, Philanthropy

Taraji P. Henson Provides Mental Health Sessions to HBCUs

Her new partnership with Kate Spade recently kicked off at Alabama State University.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

April 19, 2023