Researchers studying suicide haven’t included enough Black people, but one study points the finger at a familiar cause for a rising rate among Black youths: racism. By Jennifer Porter Gore This article was originally published on Word In Black. Data on Black teen suicide confirm that the kids are not alright, and the research shows that not enough has been done to understand or confront the problem. Although suicide has become a leading cause of death for young Black people in the U.S. — and the rate is trending sharply upward — experts say Black people are underrepresented in research o ..read more

Photo: Facebook An Uber driver in Ohio was shot and killed by an elderly man who believed she was scamming him, according to authorities. Uber driver Loletha Hall, 61, was allegedly shot dead by 81-year-old William Brock on March 25 after she arrived at his home in South Charleston, Ohio, per PEOPLE. Brock reported the shooting to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, telling authorities that “a male on the phone threatened him and his family.” When Hall arrived at his home, Brock thought the Uber driver was associated with the man on the phone and “was going to harm him.” Hall was shot “several ..read more

The Support Group Will Bring More Than 200 Students and Their Family Members From 10 Different Chicago Public Schools to Experience the Legacy of Jackie Robinson during the Cubs-Marlins Game on April 18. The Support Group, a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates opportunities for youth from Chicago’s underserved communities, announced that it will be honored by the Chicago Cubs as part of the club’s Jackie Robinson Night, Thursday, April 18. As the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era, Jackie Robinson’s legacy continues to inspire generations of athletes an ..read more

APRIL 17 1872—Activist and fiery journalist William Monroe Trotter is born on this day in Boston, Mass. A close friend of W.E.B. Du Bois, Trotter was one of the most militant Black leaders of the late 1800s and early 1900s. He helped found the Niagara Movement, which led to the estab­lishment of the NAACP but then refused to join, claiming the group was too moderate and elitist. He was also a leading opponent of the accommodating policies of Booker T. Washington. Trotter’s primary ve­hicle of expression was his newspa­per—the Boston Guardian. APRIL 18 1818—Military leader Andrew Jackson ..read more

Photo: PeopleImages / iStock / Getty Images It’s been one year since President Joe Biden officially proclaimed April 11 through April 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. The seven-day observance shines a light on Black mothers who struggle with pregnancy or maternity-related complications due to various obstacles and dangers. The Centers for Disease Control says Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Healthcare access and quality, underlying chronic conditions, implicit bias, and structural racism are some of the factors contributing to th ..read more

Members of the Company in Alvin Ailey’s For ‘Bird’ – With Love. Photo by Dario Calmese World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement here, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21, 2024.  Celebrating its 65th Anniversary season in 2023-24, the company will perform three distinct programs certain to appeal to both longtime Ailey fans and new audiences discovering this joyous company for the first time: AUDIENCE FAVORITES, ALL-NEW ..read more

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Investing in yourself is the best in­vestment you’ll ever make. When you focus on becoming the best version of yourself, you’ll strive to continual­ly learn more, earn more, save more, exercise more, eat healthier, and do things that you love and enjoy. When you’re seeking a romantic companion, you want to find a person who will enhance the quality of your life. Someone who will encourage you to be the best version of yourself as you do the same for them. No one en­ters a romantic relationship hoping it will end. We enter these relationships hoping to have a life mate. A life mate is a compan ..read more

Three months after being formally appointed as CEO of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH, Pastor Frederick Haynes III has resigned.  Haynes, 63, confirmed to The Associated Press that he submitted his resignation letter, citing personal reflection and a need to step down amid ongoing challenges. He expressed gratitude to Rev. Jackson for the opportunity but did not delve into specifics about his decision. “After a time of prayer and consultation, I felt it was best to step down as president and CEO of Rainbow PUSH,” he told the Associated Press. “I am forever honored that the Rev. Jackson ..read more

Teberah “Nurse T” Alexander also announces the launch of the Future Nurses Scholarship for minority students Teberah Alexander, RN, BSN, also known as “Nurse T,” announced today that the second annual Nurses Program for children 5-14 years of age is open for registration. The event will take place on Saturday May 4 from 1-5 pm at Renaissance High School (6566 W. Outer Dr. Detroit, MI 48235) as part of National Nurses Week. The free program gives children a hands-on view of nursing and healthcare professions through interactive workshops. It will introduce these crucial fields to kids directly ..read more