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

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

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

The recent suicides of Black notables on the national and Washington, D.C. area levels have many experts talking about effective ways to reduce the disturbing trend. 

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

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)
Posted inLifestyle

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

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

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)
Posted inNational

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)
Posted inHealth

Study Links Racial Discrimination, Suicidal Thoughts Among African American Men

by WI Web Editor November 15, 2019December 21, 2021
Courtesy of NNPA Newswire
Posted inBlack Experience, Health, Stacy M. Brown

Black Teen Suicide Reaches Historic Highs: Study

by WI Guest Author November 4, 2019December 21, 2021
Major depression has been discovered to be the single largest cause of disability in the world, despite that fact, it routinely goes unrecognized, undiagnosed and untreated. (Courtesy of BET)
Posted inEditorial

EDITORIAL: We’re Not OK

by WI Guest Author October 23, 2019December 21, 2021
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. (Courtesy of National Alliance to End Homelessness)
Posted inHealth

Most U.S. Adults with Mental Health Issues Don’t Receive Care: Report

by Stacy M. Brown September 25, 2019December 21, 2021
Courtesy of iStockphoto via NNPA Newswire
Posted inHealth, Stacy M. Brown

Why is Suicide a Growing Problem in the Black Community?

by WI Guest Author September 23, 2019December 21, 2021

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