Melissa Noel

This month is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and "The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power" highlights some of the challenges Black men face.

The Shenandoah County school board voted to restore names of Confederate leaders to a high school and an elementary school four years after the names were removed amid a national racial reckoning.

The victim, Melissa Robertson, 45, remains in critical condition. Authorities say the shooting was “racially motivated” because the victim's two sons are Black.

“We understand that genetics, socioeconomic factors and higher stress levels play a significant role in health outcomes, and are focused on addressing these challenges in our community,” states Mela Vitamins founder Ashley Harmon.

The legendary musician said he has talked about becoming a citizen of the West African nation for over 50 years and is committed to uniting the African diaspora.

In a unanimous decision, the UNC Board of Trustees at the university agreed to divert $2.3 million away from diversity and inclusion programs into public safety in the budget for next year.

Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman II — called “Dorothy Jeanius” by family and friends — became the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health at Arizona State.

Alsobrooks secured the nomination over a field of Democratic candidates, positioning her for a critical race as the party seeks to maintain control of the Senate this fall.

“I started the Nigel Sylvester Foundation with the mission of providing bicycles, access, the gift of motion to kids and communities in need, and education through financial literacy,” said Sylvester.

University President Dr. Larry Robinson told the board of trustees at the HBCU, “I wanted it to be real and ignored some warning signs along the way.”