Posts Tagged ‘Black Men’
Black Coaches Lost Everything After FBI College Hoops Case That Wrecked Careers, Then Fizzled
Ex-NCAA basketball coach, Book Richardson, discusses his role in illegal player payments and the disproportionate fallout for Black coaches. Richardson served 90 days in jail as a result of the FBI’s 2017 crackdown on off-the-book player payments. Richardson, formerly a University of Arizona men’s basketball assistant coach, and other Black assistant coaches took the brunt of punishments from both the federal government and the NCAA.
Read MoreHigh Rates of Suicide Among Young Black Men In Rural Areas: Study Reveals Systemic Failure
A new study, conducted by the University of Georgia researchers, finds young Black men in rural areas are dying by suicide at alarming rates. The study showed the suicides and suicidal ideations in this population are linked to growing up in low-resource environments and experiencing racial discrimination throughout adolescence.
Read MoreAs Black Mayor Handles Bridge Tragedy, Racists Blow Dog Whistle
After the collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge on March 26, 2024, Mayor Brandon Scott’s response received a slew of racist comments online. Mayor Scott’s discussion with members of the media about the tragedy elicited an outpouring of hate speech from white supremacists on social media sites such as “X,” formerly known as “Twitter.”
Read MoreNorth Carolina man exonerated after 44 years of wrongful imprisonment to receive $25 million settlement
Ronnie Long was wrongfully convicted of sexually assaulting a white woman by an all white jury over 44 years ago. He was recently exonerated and freed, as well as given a large settlement for his suffering.
Read More3 Ways Biden Can Win the Black Male Vote
President Biden needs to acknowledge that his connection with Blake male voters is slipping if he wants to regain their trust and votes.
Read MoreBlack men face an increased risk of dying of melanoma, study finds
Black men may not be the most likely to develop one type of skin cancer, but they are the most likely to die from it.
Read MoreProgram Allows Black Male Students to Speak Candidly with Elders
Some Black male students in Washington DC have a new opportunity to forge connections and build skills thanks to the Becoming a Man program.
Read MoreThe Confess Project Tackles Mental Health in the Black Community Through a Safe Space: The Barber Chair
Barber Lorenzo Lewis created a movement to help Black men deal with mental health, hoping they won’t struggle like he did.
Read MoreResearchers sound the alarm over rising Black male suicides
Black male suicides are on the rise and have been since before the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to research.
Read MoreBuilding a Black Male Pipeline Into Public Education
Black Men Educators Convening aims to encourage Black men to become teachers who can encourage students to focus on education.
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