Although in the past, discussing mental health issues in a public forum was frowned upon – as if one should be embarrassed of their daily ... Read More
Mental Health
Black People DO Go To Therapy
Not long ago I viewed a YouTube video entitled, “Black Folks Don't Go to Therapy.” How could that be true when I know otherwise? ... Read More
Let’s Go Crazy: 7 Things We Can Learn From “Purple Rain”
July 27th marks the 33rd anniversary of the cult classic film, Purple Rain. As millions of us still are mourning the death of musical genius ... Read More
Black Boys, Suicide & Shame: What Can The Village Do?
The promising future of a popular Hampton University graduate cut short left many in disbelief—particularly since it was his choice. Yusuf ... Read More
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