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 …
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 …
Thousands of Black Women are Missing in America! So Why Are We Not Talking About it? Introduction ~ Thousands of Black Women Are Missing in America and The Silence is Deafening! Thousands of Black women are missing in America, and hardly anyone is talking about it. Imagine for a moment …
Shattering the Stigma: Addressing Depression in Black Women As a Black mental health professional, I know firsthand the struggles that come with mental health issues in the Black community. The stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community can make it difficult to seek help, especially when it comes to …
Breaking the Silence on ACEs: How the Kaiser & CDC Study is Shedding Light on Childhood Trauma Image Source: Unsplash Breaking the Silence on ACEs ~ As a mental health professional, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on individuals. ACEs are traumatic …
Father Facetimed Ex While Killing Their Daughter | Who is Kairsten Watson, and what has she said about the death of her daughter Zevaya Marie? By Summer Raemason,1 day ago | Courtesy of ABC13 & The US Sun Why Racial Socialization Is So Vital for Black Males! I recently published a …
