Be Well: Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin Talk New Book and Black Men's Mental Health
Actor and author Courtney B. Vance joined 'beWell' to talk about his latest work, written with psychologist Dr. Robin L. Smith, The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power. Vance told Cheddar News' Shannon LaNier that he was inspired to write the book after his godson's death, which was deemed a suicide and all too familiar after he father died under the same circumstances.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown assailant, and an investigation is underway that the sheriff said will press all of the department’s resources into action.
Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians. He apologized within hours.
Three British news organizations reported Saturday that comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame.
