Mental Illness
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Cop Kills Mentally Ill, Blind Black Man

Andre Gladen was legally blind and suffered from paranoid schizophrenia.
by NewsOne Staff
01.09.19
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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…
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.
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?
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.
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…
01.06.17
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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.
12.16.16
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