Male-centered organizations like Black Men Heal and Baltimore’s G.R.O.W. Program provide culturally informed mental health support, helping Black men and youth build resilience, life skills, and safe spaces for healing and growth.
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Laila’s Gift hosts inaugural We C.A.R.E. Conference for caregivers
Laila’s Gift hosted its first We C.A.R.E. Conference in Annapolis, Md., providing caregivers of children with special needs with education, resources and community support. The event also introduced the Laila Elopement Awareness and Dissemination (LEAD) Act to address elopement risks statewide.
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Breaking the silence: Black veterans speak out on PTSD and the path to recovery
Many veterans face lasting effects of post-traumatic stress disorder long after service, but for Black veterans, cultural stigma, racial disparities and limited access to care can make recovery even more difficult.
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Hope, healing and the will to live: Breast cancer survivors tell their stories
By Brandon Henry AFRO Intern For Lisa Johnson, Valerie Fraling and Tiffany Ann Wingate, breast cancer awareness isn’t just a phrase made up of buzzwords– it’s a reminder of their battles with breast cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “Black people have a lower overall 5-year cancer survival rate than […]
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Celebrating National Caregivers Month: Dr. Toni A. Boulware Stackhouse honors those who serve
National Caregivers Month is a time to recognize the vital role of family members who provide daily care and compassion to loved ones. Dr. Toni A. Boulware Stackhouse is just one of the millions of caregivers in America.
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Baltimore leaders urge awareness, support for suicide prevention
Suicide remains a serious public health issue, with 2 percent of young adults and 20 percent of high schoolers reporting suicidal thoughts or attempts. In Baltimore, leaders are working to expand mental health resources in underserved communities.
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Only 5 percent of U.S. doctors are Black– Howard alumni are working to change that
Only 5.2 percent of U.S. physicians are Black, despite African Americans making up nearly 14 percent of the population. The Howard University Medical Alumni Association is working to close this gap through its Need More Black Doctors campaign, providing scholarships, emergency grants and mentorship to aspiring Black physicians.
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Marshawn Kneeland’s death highlights the importance of mental health resources for NFL players
The apparent suicide of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has reignited conversations about mental health in the NFL, underscoring that even amid fame and success, players face real human struggles often hidden behind helmets. His passing is a painful reminder that it’s OK to not be OK—and that support, compassion, and open dialogue about mental wellness can save lives.
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‘I’m important too’: The role of self-care in postpartum healing
Postpartum recovery isn’t about going back to who you were before motherhood—it’s about rediscovering yourself through intentional self-care. In this article, a mother and a doula share honest reflections on how rest, movement, boundaries and self-compassion shape healing after birth.
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Black male breast cancer: Rare, but real
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Although rare, men are fighters and survivors of breast cancer—especially men of color—who often face less awareness, and worse outcomes. A recent study done by the American Cancer Society found that “breast cancer incidence rates were 52 percent higher in Black men than White men.” Another study demonstrated that even […]
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Inside Gucci Mane’s battle for mental health
Rapper Gucci Mane (Radric Davis) is using his memoir and public platform to speak openly about his diagnoses—bipolar disorder, paranoid schizophrenia—and his recovery journey, highlighting the role of family caregiving and destigmatizing mental health in Black communities. With his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir deeply involved in his care, the couple emphasizes early intervention, accountability, and reshaping masculine norms around seeking help.
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Teach your kids backyard and urban farming to promote nutrition and neighborhood health
Community and backyard gardens teach children about nutrition, provide fresh produce, lower grocery costs, and strengthen neighborhood ties. Urban farming also promotes intergenerational learning, community cohesion, economic opportunities, and environmental benefits, while requiring organized efforts to overcome space, soil, resource, and regulatory challenges.