In light of minority health month, in what ways do we as a Black community handle depression and what steps can we take to handle it better? On January 21, 2022, it was reported that Ian Alexander Jr., the son and only child of Regina King, committed suicide at only 26 years old. In an article by the Black Wall Street Times, author Tanesha Peeples stated that amongst the mourning of this tragedy, there did not seem to be a larger discussion about the mental health issues that remain prevalent in the Black community. “But even more depressing, I
