African Americans
COMMENTARY: Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men — A Growing Concern
Black men are dying from a mental health crisis that too often goes unseen.
Stefi Mar June 16, 2026
Black men are dying from a mental health crisis that too often goes unseen.
In 2018, then-Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum upset U.S. Rep. Gwendolyn Graham in Democratic Primary in the Florida gubernatorial race.
As discussions continue surrounding the Dallas Mavericks’ plans for a new arena in North Dallas, Dallas City Councilman Maxie Johnson says the conversation is about more than basketball; it’s about equity, community investment, and the future of Southern Dallas.
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Musk, founder of SpaceX and the world’s wealthiest individual, made a sweeping prediction over the weekend, suggesting his rocket company could surpass $1 trillion in annual revenue within the next several years. The forecast arrived just days after SpaceX made its public market debut, an event that valued the company at more than $2 trillion and instantly ranked it among the six largest American firms by market capitalization.
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Music filled the air as families danced through the crowd, children gathered around activity stations, and community members explored wellness resources from local organizations. Black-owned businesses lined the streets while people stopped for chair massages, conversations, and moments of connection inside the wellness suite.