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The death of Sonya Massey is an absolute tragedy. Fearing for her safety, she did what most of us would do, she called 911 for help. One of the deputies called upon to protect and serve, instead ended her life, fatally shooting her.
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 18: Congressman Jonathan L Jackson accepted “The Spirit of Nelson Mandela Award” for his father The Rev. Jesse L Jackson, Sr. at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago, IL
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Today we celebrate International Mandela Day around the world.
This is, of course, in honor of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman who served as the first President of South Africa from 1994 – 1999. Mandela is South Africa’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. Mandela’s government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid.
The Caucus on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys and the National Action Network held a special a Commission Field Hearing on “Suicide and the Mental Health of Black Men and Boys” in New York, in observance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the past 30 years, the suicide rates among Black men and boys have increased by 160%, underscoring the need for immediate action. Now is the time to work together to advocate for the mental health and wellbeing of Black men and boys.
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that communities of color face in accessing mental health care in the U.S. If you are battling mental health issues, never be ashamed to ask for help.
A special screening of “Major Taylor: Champion of the Race” was held on Capitol Hill. The documentary retraces the life and legacy of an American civil rights pioneer who set more than 20 world records in speed cycling during the heart of Jim Crow America. By the time he was in his early 20s, Major Taylor had captured the world cycling championship, the American cycling crown, and had set dozens of world speed cycling records – all while having to endure withering racial pressures. See a sneak peek here. This is an all-ages film.