In the aftermath of a crowd surge at the Main Street Armory that claimed the lives of three and injured many more ― both physically and mentally ― Melanie Funchess said some community members were ...

As Black males navigate the path from being boys to men, they are confronted with traditional notions of masculinity, reinforced in some Black communities that pressure Black men to appear strong, ...

Trixie is a young woman in her mid-20s who recently left an abusive relationship with a boyfriend. She came to my workplace, Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center, in Santa Cruz, California, seeking ...

CHICAGO -- Circles and Ciphers started as a group of young men and two mentors going out for pizza. Since then, it's transformed into a safe space where young people have a voice. "Young people were ...

Before she was the executive director of an organization seeking to change the stigma toward people who have been incarcerated or affected by the justice system, Kendra Hovey was the one whose ...

Combat takes a toll on soldiers. Those serving in the military often return home with physical scars they received while serving their country. However, physical injuries are just part of what ...

After 10 people were killed in a racially motivated shooting on Buffalo’s East Side in May 2022, local and national mental health organizations stepped in to offer support to the neighborhood's ...

In the wake of the 2024 election season, Essence sat down with W.K. Kellogg Foundation President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron to discuss her forthcoming book How We Heal, which makes a powerful ...

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