Tag: addiction
Meet the Nonprofit Giving Black Kids Affected by Hair Discrimination a Confidence Boost
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black
For centuries, Black folks have been pressured by society to dislike their natural hair. Things are no different for...
LIV Center: Serving Black Men Dealing with Substance Abuse
By Ashley Winters, Word in Black
Living In Victory Recovery Sober Living is helping those impacted by substance use fight against drug and alcohol addiction...
Cal Attorney General Wants FDA Standards for Menthol Cigarettes Finalized
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media
On June 13, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed into law an ordinance restricting the sale of menthol...
12 Orgs Fighting Youth Homelessness Win Grants Totaling $38 Million
By Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California awarded $38 million in grants to 12 community-based organizations working...
4 Charged In Overdose Death Of Actor Michael K. Williams
Four men believed to be members of a drug distribution crew have been charged in the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams five...