10 itemsWorld Suicide Prevention Week

Notable Black People Who Died By Suicide

This list of notable Black people who have died by suicide demonstrates how mental illness, stress, feelings of hopelessness or…
by NewsOne Staff
03.13.05
Saniyya Dennis

NY Authorities Believe Saniyya Dennis Died By Suicide

On Thursday Erie County District Attorney John Flynn revealed investigators believe the missing 19-year-old Buffalo State College student took her…
by Charise Frazier
01.01.70
Nigel Shelby

Family Of Nigel Shelby To File Civil Suit

In the suit, Nigel Shelby's family claims their son's civil rights were violated prior to his death in 2019.
by Charise Frazier
01.01.70
President Donald J. Trump

Ex-Trump Campaign Chief In Hospital Over Suicide Concerns

Brad Parscale, Donald Trump's former campaign manager who once used Facebook to nefariously target Black voters, has been hospitalized in…
by NewsOne Staff
03.01.22
Behind The Scenes: Urban One Honors

Brandy: Daughter Saved Me From Suicidal Thoughts

With the release of a new project, Brandy becomes more candid than ever.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
TOPSHOT-US-POLITICS-RACISM-UNREST

Series Of Suspected Lynchings Come As Nation Protests…

People continue to demand further investigations.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
Deputy Sheriff Stephen Sorenson, Lake Los Angeles only resident L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy, was gu

Black Man Found Hanging Near California City Hall

'Justice For Robert Fuller' starts to trend on social media.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
Coronavirus-Related Suicides Surface Amid Increased Anxiety

Coronavirus-Related Suicides Surface Amid Growing Anxiety

People's mental health is suffering around the world because of COVID-19.
by Royce Dunmore
11.28.21
Tyler Perry Hoped His Nephew Could Come Work For Him Before Alleged Prison Suicide

Tyler Perry Discusses Nephew After Alleged Prison Suicide

He opens up in a statement.
by Adrian Moore
12.25.05
Tyler Perry's Nephew Found Hanging In Prison

Tyler Perry's Nephew Found Hanging In Prison

The family suspects foul play, according to sources.
by Adrian Moore
01.01.70

YouTube Star Tai Couture Reportedly Commits Suicide

His real name was Tyrell Williams.
by Parker Riley
11.14.92
Prayer

Black Kids Show Dramatic Increase In Suicide Attempts

The numbers are stark for a recent report tracking the racial differences in suicides.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Freeda Foreman

After Suicide Confirmed, Did Freeda Foreman Have CTE?

Is it possible that brain damage from Freeda Foreman’s boxing career led to Foreman taking her own life?
by nigelroberts1
09.20.48
2018 Women In The World Summit

Anthony Bourdain Commits Suicide

He was 61 years old.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70

Timothy Cunningham Reportedly Struggled With His Sexuality

The medical examiner claims he committed suicide.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Centers for Disease Control

Timothy Cunningham's Cause And Manner Of Death Determined

Atlanta police said the investigation is now closed.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
USA, Georgia, Atlanta, Cityscape with skyscrapers at dusk

Two People Found Hanging From Trees In Atlanta

Both deaths are reported to be public suicides.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Low angle view of schoolboy walking away from school bus

Black British Schoolboys Honored For Preventing Suicide

Devonte Cafferkey, Sammy Farah, and Shawn Young will be honored with national service awards for preventing a man from committing…
by NewsOne Staff
04.12.87
Pensive patient at psychiatrists office

Suicide Is Not Just A 'White People Thing'

Many cultures still experience silence and shame around mental health issues. But that doesn't mean they don't need help.
by Kimya N. Dennis
07.23.73
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