Blacks Avoid Therapy and Can’t Find It When They Want It

Depression and other forms of more serious mental illness are silent killers in the black community. Everyone has someone in their family who is suffering, but we never talk about it.

“The shortfall only exacerbates the problems facing blacks who suffer from mental health problems. Studies show that blacks seek and receive treatment less frequently [...]

Jennifer Hudson’s Star Rising Fast

“Hudson, dressed in a black silk Issa goddess gown that hugs her curves, her cascade of softly curled hair framing her flawless complexion, sparkling eyes and lush, full lips, cuts a striking pose in that sea of flashing lights, her megawatt smile as easy and effortless as that of any seasoned celebrity. Once inside, the [...]

Quote of the Day: Shantideva

Indeed, O foolish and afflicted mind,You want, you crave for everything,This “everything” will grow and turnTo suffering increased a thousandfold
Since this is so, the wise man (or woman) does not crave,For from such craving fear and anguish come.And fix this firmly in your understanding:All that may be wished for will by nature fade to nothing.
The [...]

Chicago Urban League to Abandon Social Service

The organization plans to concentrate on building businesses, workforce diversity and commercial real-estate development, league president and CEO Cheryle Jackson (pictured above) told the Chicago Tribune editorial board last week.
The announcement comes as Urban League chapters nationwide are increasingly promoting economic rights as the “next civil rights frontier” for blacks. The goal is to [...]