Mental Health
Rev. Jesse Jackson has died
Rev. Jesse Jackson, an icon of the civil rights movement, a top aide to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a two-time U.S. presidential candidate, has died following a misunderstood illness. He was 84. His death was disclosed on Feb. 17. Rev. Jackson was suffering from a brain disorder, according to an article published…
Read MoreYusef Salaam becomes a New York City Council member
Yusef Salaam was sworn in as a member of the New York City Council on December 20 after he spent 6.8 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Salaam took the oath of office in the City Council Chamber in Lower Manhattan with his right hand raised and his left hand on the Quran. The…
Read MoreThe suicide rate increased among Blacks
The suicide rate among Black people has risen during the past two years, largely due to systemic racism. The Blacks’ suicide rate was 3,825 in 2022 compared with 3,692 in 2021, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What is causing this rise in suicide deaths? There are several factors. The CDC…
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