Suicide isn’t just a ‘white people thing’
By Kimya N. Dennis, The Conversation US | Source: The St. Louis American As a sociologist and criminologist, I often do community outreach on mental health …
Black people commit suicide too
By Kayla Nembhard, MA, LMHC “Talk context; change the person…” What a quotation. This phrase has stuck with me since my graduate school days about five …
Sandra Bland’s autopsy reveals death by hanging, 30 cuts on wrist, marijuana in blood, no foul play
Sandra Bland’s wrist was covered in 30 cuts that were at least two weeks old and her body contained evidence of a large amount of marijuana in her …
14-year-old boy shoots himself to death after being bullied for years
The family of a 14-year-old boy who shot himself dead in a school bathroom have claimed he endured years of bullying at school. Lamar Hawkins III was found …
Cops lied about ‘suicides’ of two handcuffed black men
BY GEORGE E. CURRY, NNPA Columnist Caught cheating by his wife, comedian Groucho Marx asked, “Who you gonna believe, me or your lying eyes?” In case after …
Robin Williams’ death highlights depression
BY STACY M. BROWN The suicide of Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has many shining a spotlight on depression, a mental illness that officials …
Robin Williams’ death reveals how hard it can be to climb out of depression
The suicide death of beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams shocked many of his fans. But those who knew him were aware of his ongoing struggle with …
Hope for the future
BY CINDY CARTER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — British Dancy wants the world to know how a little respect and a lot of love can turn around lives. She is the …