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Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement’s Spotlight Guide

February 19, 2019

THE SPOTLIGHT GUIDE: Engaging Black Men & Boys

Transforming the Narrative in the City of Philadelphia

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Overdose deaths in Philadelphia are decreasing — especially in the Black community. But deaths involving stimulants are rising.

May 29, 2026

Read the full report at Inquirer.com Drug overdose deaths are dropping significantly among Black Philadelphians, a community particularly hard-hit by the overdose

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing

May 26, 2026

View full report at CNN.com Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide had mental disorders in 2023, reflecting a 95.5% increase since 1990, a

U.S. Senate to examine sports gambling’s ‘mental health crisis’

May 22, 2026

View full report at Inquirer.com Legalized sports betting has swept through states across the U.S., reshaping fans’ and athletes’ relationship to their