Posts Tagged ‘Black Men’
In one of America’s most troubled jails, a mental health unit has managed to thrive
Those incarcerated in the Orleans Justice Center have new mental health support in place of violent enforcement.
Read MoreRoyce White, Former NBA Player, Shakes Up US Senate GOP Primary Race in Minnesota
Former NBA player, Royce White, seeks nomination for the US Senate GOP primary in MN. As a Black man, White says he can appeal to POC voters. However, White has drawn controversy with past misogynistic, homophobic, and antisemitic social media comments. White praises Steve Bannon as a “hero” and calls conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, a friend.
Read MoreJudge Dismisses Most Claims in Federal Lawsuit Filed by Black Texas Student Punished Over Hairstyle
Texas judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Darryl George, a Black student who was punished by his school for his hairstyle. George filed the lawsuit—claiming racial and gender discrimination—when his Houston, Texas school district punished him for refusing to get rid of his locs.
Read More11 Black Men on What Democrats and Republicans Get Wrong About Their Lives
In the America in Focus series, the New York Times asked Americans to share their general societal views. In this article specifically, a focus group of 11 Black men discuss their hesitancies to fully support either Trump or Biden in today’s political climate.
Read MoreIn Baltimore’s Senior Homes, Overdoses Plague a Forgotten Generation
As Baltimore deals with one of the deadliest drug epidemics in American history, one group has become the most common victims of overdoses: 50-70 year old Black men.
Read More‘House of the Dragon’ star Steven Toussaint says ‘everybody has a right to be represented’ on screen
As the release of House of the Dragon’s second season nears, Black actor Steven Touissant reflects on the racist hate he was sent after being cast in a role that fans expected to be played by a White man.
Read MoreAirman fatally shot by Florida deputy who was in wrong apartment, family attorney says
23-year-old Roger Fortson was fatally shot and killed by a Florida police officer who forced his way into Fortson’s apartment while responding to a call about a domestic disturbance.
Read MoreStephen A. Smith’s Non-Apology ‘Apology’
Stephen A. Smith compared Trump’s criminal charges to the legal attacks on heroic Black historical figures—now he’s “apologizing.” Smith claimed the Black community relates to Trump’s legal struggles. Yet, after receiving large backlash, he said his words were “taken out of context” and “misconstrued.”
Read MoreTrained in Rites of Passage, Now They’re Training Black Male Youth
The Baltimore Rites of Passage Initiative (BROPI) is a multigenerational mentorship program which empowers Black men to embrace positive masculinity. BROPI has trained 16 Black men to become mentors to Black youth. The group will teach mentees about Black history, mental health, anger management, and alternatives to violence, among other things.
Read MoreA Detroit-Area Officer Who Punched Jaquwan Smith After an Arrest Pleads Guilty
Detroit-area police officer, Matthew Rodriguez, pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation for punching Jaquwan Smith without cause in June 2023. Rodriguez said Smith, the Black 19-year-old, was not resisting arrest nor attempting escape.
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