Twin Cities CARES mentor recruitment barbershop event gathered more than 40 Black men at Urban Touch Barbershop in South Minneapolis for a wellness and mentorship kickoff.
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Ujamaa Place helps Black men achieve holistic wellnessÂ
Ujamaa Place guides young African American men through a culturally grounded Theory of Transformation. Participants receive individualized coaching, mental health support, fitness and nutrition, and access to 37+ services that lead to housing, education, work, strong family ties, and no justice-system involvement. A digital music program with Walker West Music deepens healing and connection.
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How prison affects Black men’s mental health long after they’ve been released
New research sheds light on the long-term mental health struggles Black men face after incarceration, from PTSD to isolation and economic hardship.
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Ujamaa Place tackles economic disparities in the Twin Cities
Ujamaa Place is transforming the lives of young Black men in St. Paul by providing education, employment support, and life coaching. Through a holistic model rooted in cultural identity, the organization helps participants build stable, purpose-driven futures.
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Why are Black men disappearing from HBCUs?
Black men are disappearing from historically Black colleges and universities, which is a systemic issue that starts with traditional schooling and is exacerbated by structural, societal, and peer influences.
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What Sistas Want From Black Men
Black women are looking for emotional intelligence, consistency, effort, protection, accountability, vulnerability, love, knowledge of their love language, the ability to make them laugh, and for men to be their word.
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From Runway to Tunnel Walks, Last Week’s Best-Dressed Men Delivered Style and Substance
Black men are redefining elegance for a new generation by blending sophisticated tailoring with modern twists, luxury sportswear, and street style, setting the tone for this quarter’s fashion trends.
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How Are You Feeling Mentally? A Barbershop Conversation for Black Men
The “How Are You Feeling Mentally? A Black Men’s Panel” event on February 23, 2025, at 825 Arts in Saint Paul, MN, will feature open dialogue on mental health and well-being in Black men’s lives, including topics such as fronting and emotional vulnerability, intimacy and connection, and breaking stigmas.
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Black men redefine what masculinity means
Black men in America are experiencing higher rates of chronic disease and mental health issues due to chronic stressors related to structural racism, rather than traditional gender expectations of masculinity.
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Black churches historically have fostered social cohesion
Black men are increasingly becoming unchurched, leading to a decline in attendance at Black churches and a decrease in the political power they once held.
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Kamala Harris has a plan for Black men. Trump never did
VP Harris has unveiled a new agenda for Black men that includes providing business loans, eliminating unnecessary degree requirements for federal jobs, increasing the number of Black male teachers, launching a National Health Equity Initiative, and supporting Black farmers, among other steps.
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The critical importance of Black men’s health
The health and well-being of Black men is a critical issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address the social determinants of health and promote equity in all areas of society.
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Survey finds Black adults develop unique coping skills for racism
Black adults in the United States develop distinctive coping skills to handle the chronic stress of racism, with social support, religion, avoidance, substance use, positive reframing and more.
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Yes, yoga is for Black men
James Lynn and Sydney Alexandria are challenging stereotypes and promoting the healing power of yoga for Black men.
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Congress finally talks about Black male mental health
Congress recently discussed the need for more attention and resources for Black men and boys around mental health.
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Fortifying heart health within our Black communitiesÂ
Heart disease is the number-one killer of women and disproportionately affects Black women and men.
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Black men struggle with obstacles to health and longevity
Black men in Minnesota face racial disparities in life expectancy due to socioeconomic status and educational inequalities, which can be further compounded by healthcare-related habits.
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Racism takes a toll: the challenges to African American longevity
The suicide rate for Black Americans increased by 19 percent between 2018 and 2021. In that same time-period, the suicide rate for White Americans fell by 3.9 percent.
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Former Mississippi officers plead guilty to state charges for torturing and abusing two Black men
Six former law enforcement officers from Mississippi have admitted guilt for their participation in the torture and abuse of two Black men earlier this year.
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The importance of mentoring our Black male youth
Afrocentric mentoring programs found that participants in the mentoring program had higher grade point averages than students in the comparison group.