Woman charged with 11 felony counts for smashing car windshields in L.A., Santa Monica! A Tale of Vandalism: Unmasking the Reckless Acts of Lisa Jones Commentary by Dr. Rick Wallace As a mental health professional and consultant, I seek understanding rather than excusing behavior. When considering cases like that …
Breaking the Silence: Tackling the Mental Health Crisis in the Black Community Head-On Introduction to the Mental Health Crisis in the Black Community As a Black man and mental health professional, I am acutely aware of the mental health crisis that plagues the Black community. For far too long, our …
Navigating Through Darkness & Devastation: Rebuilding the Black Family Nucleus The disintegration of the Black family nucleus The disintegration of the Black family nucleus is a topic that strikes at the heart of the African-American community. It speaks to the unraveling of the very fabric that holds families together, leading …
Confronting Black Adolescent Male Violence: Empowering the Future Generation Last updated Monday, January 22, 2024 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap: A Generational Challenge It is time to talk about closing the racial wealth gap. The importance of household wealth has become abundantly clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wealth is the difference between what families own—for instance, their savings and checking accounts, retirement savings, houses, and …
Building Strong Black Men: The Importance of Racial Socialization for Black Boys! Building Strong Black Men ~ Building bridges to strong boys who ultimately develop into strong functional men requires the proper racial socialization into their place in this world. Racial socialization is one of my passion points. Socialization is …
