Suicide

EXCLUSIVE: New Research Explores Rising Suicide Rates Among Former NFL Players

Harvard researchers discuss an exclusive study showing a sharp increase in NFL suicides since 2011. The findings highlight the importance of managing treatable symptoms and health disparities among Black former players.
01/28/2026

Parkland School Shooting Survivor Donovan Metayer Dead at 26

His family said Metayer battled schizophrenia for seven years before taking his own life.
12/22/2025

Dallas Cowboys Honor Marshawn Kneeland with Intensity and Resolve

From pregame tributes to the final whistle, the team dedicated its powerful 33-16 victory to their fallen teammate.
11/18/2025

Rudi Johnson, Ex-Cincinnati Bengals Star, Passes Away at 45

A Pro Bowler and one of the Bengals' all-time leading rushers. Johnson spent eight years in the NFL.
09/23/2025

Self-Care Isn’t Just Candles and Baths: A Realistic Mental Health Toolkit for Black Communities

Practical steps, affordable tools, and resources designed with us in mind.
09/03/2025

The Quiet Crisis: How to Help When Someone You Love Is Struggling

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and you don’t need to be a therapist to save a life—you just need to pay attention.
09/02/2025

Family of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Seeks ‘Legal Counsel’ After Allison Holker Publishes Memoir

The Boss Family stated that Allison's book contains “misleading accounts and inconsistencies.”
02/13/2025

Mental Health Awareness Month: Shattering Myths as Black Suicide Rates Climb

Despite longstanding perceptions, suicide rates among Black Americans are rising sharply. High-profile cases highlight the issue, with mental health professionals emphasizing the importance of awareness and seeking help.
05/31/2024

Suicide of Former HBCU Administrator Drives President to Take Leave

Antoinette Candia-Bailey committed suicide after being terminated at Lincoln University of Missouri, but some say abuse may be behind her death.
01/16/2024