Kendrea Johnson a 6-year-old, was found dead by her foster father with a jump rope fashioned into a noose around her neck, New York Daily News is reporting. On the floor, there was a bucket of water and notes that read, “I’m sorry” and “I’m sad for what I do” written in purple marker. MUST READ: White […]
Last Saturday, family and friends gathered at the New Hope Ministries church to celebrate the life of Vanessa Collier who passed away from unconfirmed circumstances. (It is reported, she killed herself while other reports claim she was cleaning her gun when it went off.) Collier’s funeral was underway when Pastor Ray Chavez abruptly stopped the service […]
Emmy-winning and longtime star of the popular soap the “Young And The Restless,” Kristoff St. John’s (pictured above) and his wife, Mia, announced via Twitter that…
Comedic legend, Robin Williams’ recent death shook not only shook President Obama and Hollywood, but regular folks like me who have a deep appreciation of his work. Early reports hinted at suicide as the cause of death noting that his body was round and citing Williams’ history of drug use and reports he was recently treated […]
Being transparent is always a double-edged sword. Rarely are people (readers) comfortable with what needs to be shared. And one would think that those who offer help would be more comfortable with taboo topics like suicide being openly shared, but they’re not either. After learning that Karyn Washington, my friend and popular blogger, committed suicide […]
Recently, I sadly reported that beauty and lifestyle blogger, Karyn Washington had taken her own life. The details surrounding Karyn’s untimely death weren’t immediately available and it sickened me to see that many media outlets opted to fill in the blanks with false details about Karyn suffering through self-acceptance of being a darker skinned beauty, […]
We are shocked to report that Karyn Washington, 22, the beautiful creator of the uplifting website, ForBrownGirls.com has died, due to an apparent suicide. Karyen created the site as an “inspiration destination” where Black women with darker skin could go and feel beautiful. She also sparked the hashtag #DarkSkinRedLipProject after A$AP Rocky boldly stated that dark-skin […]
“Do you know that there is a bird without feet? His life can only fly in the sky, flying tired to sleep in the wind, landing only once a lifetime, and that is when he died.” A Chinese woman who Instagrams under the name jojostai1012 recently shared photos of herself with devastating captions, leading her […]
Today, the football world is mourning the lost of former San Diego Chargers defensive back Paul Oliver. According to reports, a medical examiner confirmed that the 29-year-old died from a self-inclined gunshot wound around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. His body was found that evening in his Marietta, Ga. home, about 20 mile northwest of Atlanta. MUST […]
Ariel Castro, the 53-year-old man who kidnapped three young women, Amanda Berry (27), Gina Dejesus (23) and Michelle Knight (32) was found dead in his prison cell in the Correction Reception Center in Orient, Ohio. His death is being reported as a hanging suicide. Immediately, my heart fell. My emotions were a mix of, “well damn,” […]
Family and friends of 25-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player, Jovan Belcher, are left with many questions this morning. Police spokesman Darin Snapp confirmed that the linebacker fatally shot his 22-year-old girlfriend, Kasandra M. Perkins, on Saturday December 1st. Javon then drove to Arrowhead Stadium to thank his coach and general manager for everything that they […]
May 8, 1968 – August 30, 2012 Today Music Producer and Hip-Hop Pioneer “Baby Chris Lighty” was found dead in his Bronx home of an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head. Our prayers are with his family and friends. May he rest in peace. I’ve hated the word suicide since I was 13 […]
