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Veterans Day: Honoring Service, Championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

By NewBlackVoices on November 11, 2024 Black Leadership

By Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Inc Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have fearlessly served in the U.S. military. This important holiday, observed annually on November 11, offers the nation an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by these courageous individuals in defense of freedom and democracy. […]

Military Veterans are Disproportionately Affected by Suicide, but Targeted Prevention can Help Reverse the Tide

By NewBlackVoices on November 11, 2024 Lifestyle

By, THECONVERSATON | Editorial Credit: Andrew Angelov | Shutterstock.com America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide. In the U.S., the overall rate of suicide has largely increased since the start of […]