No more suffering in silence: Black men demand space to heal

No more suffering in silence: Black men demand space to heal

By Andrea StevensAFRO Staff Writerastevens@afro.comMental health professionals are calling attention to the urgent need for culturally competent care, open dialogue and systemic reform as it relates to suicide in the Black community. Black men, specifically, are rarely given safe spaces to feel vulnerable—and have even fewer opportunities to build emotional intelligence. Now, advocates say it’s time for a change.Jason Jennings-Wright, a travelin…