Mental Illness
Lark Voorhies' Exclusion From 'Saved By The Bell' Reboot Brings Attention To Black Mental Health Stigmas
'90s TV Star Faces Mental Health Stigmas

How does Lisa Turtle not get an invite?
by Royce Dunmore
03.31.20
Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers
Fans Urge NBA To Get Delonte West Help

A video purportedly showed former NBA player Delonte West -- who suffers from mental illness -- getting beaten up and…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
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Cop Kills Mentally Ill, Blind Black Man

Andre Gladen was legally blind and suffered from paranoid schizophrenia.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Motorcycle Patrol on traffic enforcement
Police Calmly Arrest Knife Wielding White Suspect

A video shows police officers calmly arresting a white suspect holding a Black man at knifepoint.
by NewsOne Staff
12.30.18
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3 Florida Cops Kill Mentally Ill Black Man

Jarvis Randall is the latest in a list of mentally ill African-American men killed by police.
by NewsOne Staff
12.03.18
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Mother Sues Police For Killing Mentally Ill Son

The family of Jontell Reedom, a mentally ill Black man, filed a wrongful death suit against the Tulare Police Department.
by Nigel Roberts
08.27.18
2018 Fox Network Upfront
Taraji P. Henson Tackles Mental Health Stigma

Actress Taraji P. Henson is launching a non-profit organization that is designed to provide resources for African-Americans battling with mental…
by NewsOne Staff
08.18.18
He's got a lot on his mind
Platform Addresses Mental Health Stigma Surrounding Black Men

Kevin Dedner launched a digital platform dubbed Henry Health as an avenue to empower Black men to take charge of…
by NewsOne Staff
08.12.18
Fatigue is hard to shake
Platform Empowers Black Women To Prioritize Mental Health

Through Therapy for Black Girls, Joy Harden Bradford hopes to erase the stigma surrounding seeking help for mental illness within…
by NewsOne Staff
07.01.18
Taping Of 'Queen Sugar After-Show'
Kofi Siriboe’s New Film Tackles Mental Health Stigma

Actor Kofi Siriboe’s short film ‘WTF Is Mental Health?’ explores the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community.
by NewsOne Staff
06.10.18
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Shooting Raises Questions About Police Training

Are police officers trained properly on how to confront mentally ill suspects?
by Nigel Roberts
08.02.17
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Finding Missing Diagnosed With Mental Illness

Jerome Easter Jr.'s missing case highlights difficulties for families to find relatives diagnosed with mental illness.
by Jeff Mays
01.24.17
A legal, nonviolent demonstration was held in front of Trump...
Swift Justice In Torture Attack Raises Questions

The quick arrest of the individuals involved in the torture attack prompts questions about the value of Black and White…
by NewsOne Now
01.06.17
President Obama Visits SXSW
Obama Promises To Retaliate Against Russia

Obama says the hacks brought attention to Hillary Clinton’s email scandal and issues within the Democratic National Committee.
by NewsOne Staff
12.16.16
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NYPD Kills 66-Year-Old Bat-Wielding Black Woman

A New York cop shot and killed a 66-year-old Black woman wielding a bat in the Bronx on Tuesday evening.…
by Angela Bronner Helm
10.19.16
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Olango Shooting Raises Questions About How Cops Respond…

The Alfred Olango shooting raises more questions about the nation's police. How should they respond to the mentally ill?
by NewsOne Now
04.10.18
Teacher talking to bullied young girl
He Never Received Mental Health Treatment

Fourteen-year-old Bresha Meadows took the life of her father in July. She is currently behind bars on charges of aggravated murder. But Bresha’s family…
by NewsOne Now
04.10.18
Ferguson's Fragile Recovery Shaken After Police Casualties
Half Of People Killed By Police Have A…

new report that took into account a two-year period of police-related fatalities revealed that half the individuals killed suffered from…
by D.L. Chandler
03.16.16
Chicago Air And Water Show Media Day 2015
NEWS ROUNDUP: Chicago Announces New Police Training Program…

The entire police department, which consists of 12,000 officers, will receive training centered on mental health awareness.
by NewsOne Staff
02.02.16
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Police Are Free Of Charges After Death Of…

The Denver District Attorney declined to charge the police officers involved in the death of a mentally ill man named…
by Desire Thompson
01.22.16
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