Suicide

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
Cheslie Kryst attends 2019 Black Girls Rock! at NJ Performing Arts Center on August 25, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Releases New Book Two Years After Death

Kryst passed away in 2022, but her mother has pressed on to ensure her daughter's words are published.
01/05/2024

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Mom Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Her 'Firstborn'

The multi-hyphenate star died by suicide a year ago.
12/13/2023

Orlando Family, Activists Call For Suicide Ruling To Be Rescinded

Yolna “Yo-Yo” Lubrin, 31, was found hanging from a tree in a backyard on September 28.
10/06/2023

Body Of Missing Netflix Engineer Yohanes Kidanes Found In San Francisco Bay

A post mortem examination has determined the cause of death.
09/07/2023

Former North Carolina NAACP President Rev. Anthony Spearman Died By Suicide

The 71-year-old was found dead in his home.
02/15/2023

Suicide Significantly Rising Among Young Black People ‘In Crisis,’ Report Shows

The analysis of data over three years reveals a disturbing trend in our community.
02/14/2023

Black Youth In California See Double The Statewide Suicide Rate, Far Above Other Groups

The survey focused on suicide and self-harm trends at the start of the pandemic in 2020.
01/26/2023

Allison Holker Shares Emotional Message Since The Death Of Husband DJ tWitch

“Oh how my heart aches. We miss you so much,” she captioned her Instagram post.
12/22/2022