Breaking the Stigma: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men Photo by Tumisu on Pixabay Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men ~ A Call for National Action! As a Black man and psychologist, I know firsthand the pressures and expectations that come with being a part of …
Confronting Black Adolescent Male Violence: Empowering the Future Generation Introduction Black adolescent male violence and Black young adult male violence are at epidemic levels, and we have the solutions. The challenges faced by Black youth in America are immense, with systemic targeting leading to alarming rates of violence and incarceration. …
Young Mother Killed in Tragic Shooting Incident: A Call to Address Inner-City Violence A young mother killed in a tragic shooting has left behind a young son, a devastated mother, and a host of friends and loved ones still trying to make sense of it all. In a heart-wrenching incident …
Shedding Light on the Black Youth Suicide Crisis: An In-depth Analysis of Prevalence Rates and Effective Interventions Introduction to the Black Youth Suicide Crisis Suicide is a deeply concerning issue that affects individuals of all races and ages. However, recent studies have highlighted a disturbing trend – an alarming increase …
The Power of Redemption: Charges Dropped in Fatal Shooting Case ~ Carlisha Hood & 14-Year-Old Son Released and Charges Dropped after New Evidence Emergence In Deadly Shooting The tone and verbiage of this article are intentionally superfluous to reflect the negative and one-sided coverage the media initially reported on this …
Solving the Mysteries of the Two-Party System In the U.S. Government! Unveiling the Mysteries of American Politics: A Journey Through History Solving the mysteries of the two-party system in the U.S. is vital to understanding the persistence of racism. In late 2012, after watching the movie “Lincoln,” I found myself …
Florida Mom AJ Owens Fatally Shot by Neighbor ~ The Senseless Murder of Ajike “AJ” Owens and the Slow Trigger of Justice On June 4, 2023, Ajike “AJ” Owens, a 35-year-old single mother of four, was fatally shot through a neighbor’s door in Ocala, Florida. Owens and her neighbor, 58-year-old …
From Awareness to Action: A Guide to Closing the Racial Wealth Gap for Blacks ~ What Blacks must do to start closing the racial wealth gap! Image Source: Pexels As a student of the Black experience in America, I’ve always been aware of the racial wealth gap. It’s a problem …
Claiming My Name: Embracing Identity and Fulfilling Purpose as a Black Male ~ The Immense Power of Effective Racial Socialization in Black Males! Introduction In contemporary society, it is imperative to recognize the significance of proper racial socialization for Black boys as a means to mitigate violence and crime. The …
Breaking the Cycle of African American Adolescent & Young Adult Male Violence through Proper Racial Socialization Image Source: Unsplash Having logged countless hours of research and program development and implementation to address the enigmatic issues plaguing the Black community, I am keenly cognizant of the struggles that come with growing …
