The promising future of a popular Hampton University graduate cut short left many in disbelief—particularly since it was his choice. Yusuf ... Read More
Mental Health
You’re Not A Bad Parent: Helping Your Child Manage Mental Illness
“My daughter won’t get out of bed after I call her several times. It just feels like she’s ignoring me!” “My son is acting ... Read More
My Story Of Rape & Suicide: “You Can’t Heal From What You Don’t Reveal”
Michelle is a 44-year-old black woman with a remarkable story of rape, molestation and ultimately survival. She was molested by her uncle ... Read More
How To Love Ourselves When Others Don’t Love Us [OPINION]
The last several weeks have been unsettling to say the least. Whatever your belief: #BlackLivesMatter, #AllLivesMatter, ... Read More
Actor Trai Byers: Committed To Shedding Light On Mental Health
You may not know him by his birth name of Trai Byers. But he may ring a bell by being Andre', the eldest son of the Lyons family on FOX's ... Read More
POWERFUL! 24 Ways You Could Be Killed if You’re Black in America
Update: Article updated on 5/27/2020 In the course of healing from the latest police killings of Black men and women, many people have ... Read More
Racial Trauma Is Real: The Impact Of Police Shootings On African Americans
There have been many changes within the criminal justice system as a means to deter crime and to keep citizens safe. However, ... Read More
Dr. James Wadley: “Truth Is Black Folks Haven’t Had Time To Heal From One Tragedy To The Next”
Anger. Confusion. Frustration. Anxiety. Disbelief. Vengeful. Powerless. Fear. Sadness. These are just a few emotions that many of us ... Read More
Beyonce Background Singer Shares How She Forgave Her Dad For Years Of Abandonment
“I’d gone upstairs and looked in the apartment and noticed that everything was gone.” - Montina Cooper Long before her career as a ... Read More
Why Are We Still Color Struck?
Colorism exists in many cultures and has permeated society for thousands of years. In fact, in Egypt, there was evidence that many of the ... Read More
Goal-Getters: Avoid Burnout When You’re At The Top Of Your Grind
No matter who you are or what you do professionally, it always seems that this time of year is when people are extremely busy and ready to ... Read More
It’s Not ‘Just Playing’, Protective Or Love: 12 Signs You’re In An Abusive Relationship
While it’s no one’s intention to enter into an abusive relationship, many men and women find themselves victims of emotional and physical ... Read More