Teen suicide rates among Black youth are increasing. In 2016 and again in 2018, national data revealed that among children age 5-11, Black children had the highest rate of death by suicide. For the years 2008 to 2012, 59 Black youth died by suicide, up from 54 in the years 2003-2007. Also, the 2015 Centers for […]
by Janice Celeste Years ago, every urban neighborhood had a public swimming pool where children learned to swim. There were few swim classes but many of us learned by trial and error in the presence of trained lifeguards. Today, there are still a few public pools in urban neighborhoods but due to funding cutbacks too […]
Many Black parents recognize the importance of talking to their children about race, especially during the current racially charged climate filled with police brutality, divisive rhetoric, and hate crimes. However, despite understanding its significance, you may have questions regarding how to talk to your children about race, especially when your children are very young. This […]
Black youth who live in predominantly white areas are prone to depression. The reason is that Black youth face racial discrimination in these areas.
There is a nationwide phenomenon of bullying that is taking place and it’s been labeled as part of The Trump Effect. A Virginia study found increased bullying in areas that voted for Trump. That coupled with statistics that Black children are punished harsher than their white peers often leaves Black children blamed for being bullied. […]