On Thursday, July 16, Sandra Barnett was kidnapped by her husband’s girlfriend and taken away from her home in a black Dodge Durango according to police.
"I will be in hell until the day I die," said the mother of Kalief Browder, "because I found my son hanging." Browder's mother spoke with ABC News about the pain she suffers as a result of her son's suicide.
This week we learned of the tragic death of Miss Jessie's co-founder Titi Branch on December 4. Titi was just 45 years old.
In this short video, a 17-year-old named Jenayle shares the story of how she dealt with her mother's suicide as a part of the "I Choose Life" campaign.
The purpose of the "I Choose Life" campaign is to change the reaction to suicide in our communities. Too many times, the reaction to the word "suicide" is depicted negativity, and is even shameful to discuss in public conversation. This year Alive On Purpose sets out to change the perception of suicide and aims to shift the topic to highlight stories of triumph and life. Alive On Purpose believes that the choice of LIFE over death is possible.
Last week the death of beauty and lifestyle blogger Karyn Washington, of apparent suicide,
sent the blogosphere into shock. The creator of
For Brown Girls touched the lives of many women with her message of self-love and empowerment, but Karyn's close friend, Yumnah Najah, wants to offer some clarity on her life and legacy.
In this video blog, Yumnah says assumptions that Karyn's suicide was the result of insecurity about her appearance are false. According to Yumnah, Karyn had been having a difficult time dealing with the recent death of her mother.
Yumnah offers a moving tribute to the loss of her friend. Watch below.
