Taraji P. Henson 'didn't have the words' to tell son about dad's murder

The compelling case for Green Yoga amid COVID-19

For example in my personal case, my yoga consciousness doesn’t necessarily mean that I am doing asanas, but it translates to maintaining societal hygiene, working towards reducing use of single-use plastics and a passion for trees and

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

NBCDI Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Going Digital | Black Voice News

The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) celebrated its 50th anniversary the week of May 11 to

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

'Racism is an ongoing public health crisis that needs our attention now', says APHA | - Where Wellness & Culture Connect

The following statement was released by the American Public Health Association following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May

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Source: BlackDoctor | Health News On Fitness, Nutrition & Weight Loss - BlackDoctor

Kenya coronavirus: 4,738 cases after 100 days since index case

Total confirmed cases = 3,860

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Usher’s Nonprofit Leads Effort To Combat Food Insecurity In Atlanta

According to WSB-TV, singer Usher donated meals to Atlanta-based families in need to ensure they had access to healthy food options amid the public health

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Source: NewsOne

‘Live Aid’ for gaming: How gamers came together to fight coronavirus

Gamers are contributing with charity streams, organized virtual events and competitions to rake in money for COVID-19 relief and support for those who are feeling isolated by global quarantine

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Source: South Florida Times

Minneapolis City Council announces plans to dismantle police department

During a Black Visions Collective and Reclaim the Block rally at Powderhorn Park on Sunday, Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender announced that she and a group of her colleagues were proposing to disband the city’s police

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Reform for how healthcare workers treat people with substance use and mental health disorders

Another weakness to consider is the stigma and bias that those with mental health disorders and substance use disorders experience in the healthcare

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Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media

Kendrick Sampson: ‘There Is No Revolution Without Art’

BET interviewed Sampson by phone to talk about the added importance of Juneteenth this year and how his work and activism

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Growth & Jobs | Young make-up artist innovates amid COVID-19

AT A time when many entrepreneurs are feeling the financial pinch from the fallout of business, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, certified make-up artist Teeah Anderson has decided to re-strategise her business model in order to continue to earn

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

KABAARA: How to save lives as we sustain livelihoods

How to save lives as we sustain livelihoods

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Source: Business Daily

Maia Campbell Among 44 Arrested In Atlanta Street Racing Sting

Maia Campbell was among dozens of individuals arrested in a crackdown on illegal street racing in

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Source: Black America Web

Activists say present system has ‘failed us’

A coalition of anti-police-violence organizations hosted a press conference on June 8 outlining actionable recommendations to address systemic issues within the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of George

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

Change law that outlaws suicide, say activists

Human rights groups in the Western region want suicide decriminalised as part of efforts to address mental health issues and assist those

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Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME

COMMENTARY: Counseling Helps in Adapting to a New Norm

Some people will have a combination of positive and negative responses to situations over the cycle of the

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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

Monday Night Politics: Meet the candidates

In my own neighborhood, I have served as a precinct chair for over a decade and have worked to help elect strong Democratic leaders in Dallas and across the State, including County Judge Clay Jenkins, Congressman Marc Veasey, former Congressman Beto O’Rourke and many

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Source: The Dallas Examiner

Day Of Release Encourages Black Creatives To Unite In Sharing Projects They've Held On To And Create Anew - Blavity

SS: The significance of doing this at the same time on the same day together is the power of collective energy and us really centering and focusing on ourselves and the new path that we can create

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Source: Blavity News

Uganda: How Uganda is Tackling Mental Challenges of COVID-19 Lockdown

Focusing on the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) pillar, there are many highlights and lessons of Uganda's frontline service providers fighting coronavirus

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Source: allAfrica.com

Benefits of Nurturing Friendships to Your Mental Health

People think that it’s natural for friends to grow

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Source: Brothers on Sports

‘Live Aid’ for gaming: How gamers came together to fight coronavirus

Gamers are contributing with charity streams, organized virtual events and competitions to rake in money for COVID-19 relief and support for those who are feeling isolated by global quarantine

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Source: New Orleans Data News Weekly – The People’s Paper

Kenya: Eliud Kipchoge to Race in Tottenham's Virtual Marathon

World marathon record holder, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has welcomed the challenge by English Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspurs' fans ahead of the virtual 42km run due Saturday and

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Source: allAfrica.com

Mental Health and Me: A Discussion About Blackness and Mental Health

Dr. Ragsdale (BG): We look at mental health as black people based on our

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Source: Chicago Defender

Investing in mental healthcare will impact socio-economic development – says president Bio

Addressing Ministers of Government, Development Partners, Staff of the Hospital, and guests of the occasion, president Bio spoke about the importance of investing in mental

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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News

We’re still living with COVID-19, now what?

A mask is seen on the sidewalk as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 27, 2020 in New York

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Source: theGrio

Why I No Longer Think My Children Have to Go to College to Be Successful – Free Press of Jacksonville

But even after all that I still had plans for my daughter to go straight to college out of high

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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

Oakland School Board Votes Unanimously to Disband the OUSD Police Dept. Oakland School Board Votes Unanimously to Disband the OUSD Police Dept.

In a win for anti-police violence activists in Oakland, the Oakland School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to disband the OUSD Police Dept., committing to eliminate the department that has 20 sworn officers and 120 school resource

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Source: Post News Group | PNG-0

Spiritually Speaking | Dallas Weekly

Each time the man had to get rid of more and more of his

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Source: Dallas Weekly

John Legend, Lizzo, Common and More Celebs Sign Open Letter Calling for Police Defunding

An open letter written by activist Patrisse Cullors demanding “disinvestment from police and investment in Black communities” has received backing from several celebrities including John Legend, Lizzo, and Common, to name

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Assess your risk level when making Father’s Day plans

One way to modify your Father’s Day celebrations is to limit the number of people who are joining if the celebration is taking place in person, Kulkarni

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Is 'Watchmen' Copaganda Or A Case For Abolition?

On the surface, this moment establishes a simple but powerful idea that has been at the center of many cop narratives in the media and forms Will Reeves’ core emotional wound: the idea that one good (Black) cop is enough to fix a broken

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Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

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