Raleigh barber Reggie Winston uses his training in mental health first aid and suicide prevention to help customers who may be in crisis. (Photo: Ahmed Jallow/NC Newsline)
During the holidays, we’re bringing back our journalists’ favorite stories of 2025. This one is from September.
Ahmed Jallow: “I’m selecting the piece on mental health support in Black churches and barbershops as my story of the year. It’s a favorite of mine because it’s truly solutions-oriented, showcasing how these community-run spaces are creating their own networks of support where they’re needed most.”…