Kisha A. Brown, Esq. is a civil rights attorney and founder of Justis Connection, the nation’s first Black attorney referral network. This week, in Honor of Women’s History Month, she discusses top five legal insights for Black women.
Tag: Black men
Posted inNational News
November jobs report shows rising unemployment and worsening outlook for Black workers
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The rise in unemployment has been uneven, with Black workers experiencing some of the most severe impacts. Black men ages 20 and older saw their unemployment rate jump from 6.6 percent in September to 7.5 percent in November. Black women ages 20 and older recorded an unemployment rate of 7.1 percent in November, slightly lower than September’s 7.5 percent but still higher than any other racial or ethnic group.
Posted inReligion
A pastor wants Black men praying together at sunrise
Amid widespread calls for spiritual renewal, Bishop Kenneth O. Robinson Jr. is urging Black men worldwide to unite in prayer at sunrise on Dec. 1. The 6 a.m. call-in gathering aims to spark revival, foster accountability, and strengthen men’s leadership in families, churches, and communities through DreamLife Worship Center.
Posted inCivil Rights
Legally Written: The missing voice in America’s access to justice PART 3
Access to justice for Black people: Kisha A. Brown explores the barriers, injustices, and the importance of justice as a birthright.
Posted inHealth
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 […]
Posted inMental Health
No more suffering in silence: Black men demand space to heal
As suicide rates among Black men continue to rise, mental health advocates are urging a shift from silence to support—calling for culturally competent care, honest dialogue and systemic reform to save lives and restore hope.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Whose pain matters?
Dayvon Love, public policy director for the Baltimore-based think tank Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, argues that individual stories should be considered alongside empirical data and subject matter expertise when developing policies, and that the pain of victims of violent crime should not be used to justify opposition to criminal justice reforms.
Posted in2024 Elections
Kamala Harris has a plan for Black men–Trump never did
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a comprehensive agenda for Black men that includes business loans, job opportunities, more Black male teachers, health equity, weed equity, ban the box, mentorship programs, support for Black farmers, debt relief, and crypto protection.
Posted inHealth
Self-care for Black men facing anxiety and anger
Black men are at a higher risk of heart disease due to toxic masculinity, which can impede their path to healing, but encouraging them to seek therapy and share their emotions can help improve their mental health.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Vitamin D, prostate cancer and racism
By Leeland A. M. Jones, MD The prostate gland is making big headlines. This month O.J. Simpson received a prostate cancer diagnosis, while Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s struggle with the disease led to a second hospitalization. King Charles III, in England, recently disclosed information about his enlarged prostate. And with the Jan. 22 death […]