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T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott launched the "Black People Die By Suicide Too" podcast on May 24. (Courtesy photo)

New Podcast Works to Normalize Conversations Surrounding Suicide

by Richard D. Elliott June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, peer support recovery specialists T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott launched the “Black People Die By Suicide Too” podcast on May 24.

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Dancer, Ellen Show DJ Steven “tWitch” Boss Dies at 40

by Jamila Bey December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

woman sitting on wooden floor holding a woven basket

EDITORIAL: The Holiday Suicide Rate is a Myth

by WI Editorial Staff December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Actor Moses J. Moseley of “The Walking Dead” television series reportedly died of suicide on Jan. 26. (Courtesy photo)

Suicide Gains Attention Nation’s Attention as Noted Blacks Kill Themselves

by James Wright Jr. February 9, 2022February 10, 2022

**FILE** Kevin Ward (Courtesy of wardforhyattsville.com)

Hyattsville, Md., Mayor Kevin Ward Allegedly Takes Own Life at 44

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor January 31, 2022February 1, 2022

**FILE** Cheslie Kryst (Courtesy of Miss Universe via Twitter)

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, 30, Dead after Fall from NYC Building

by Stacy M. Brown January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

EDITORIAL: Suicide of Regina King’s Son May Bring Critical Attention to Problem Among Young Blacks

by WI Editorial Staff January 26, 2022January 26, 2022

**FILE** President Joe Biden (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Observes World Suicide Prevention Day, Vows More Resources to Help Fix ‘Public Health Problem’

by Stacy M. Brown September 9, 2021December 21, 2021

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. (Courtesy of National Alliance to End Homelessness)

Study Links Racial Discrimination, Suicidal Thoughts Among African American Men

by WI Web Editor November 15, 2019December 21, 2021

Courtesy of NNPA Newswire

Black Experience, Health, Stacy M. Brown

Black Teen Suicide Reaches Historic Highs: Study

by WI Guest Author November 4, 2019December 21, 2021