TEGNA Stations to Debut “A Different Cry” Investigation Into Rising Suicide Rates Among Black Youth in America
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2022--
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The series, led by the award-winning Atticus investigative unit from WXIA in
“Journalists rarely get the opportunity in their career to do stories with potential to change or save lives – this series aims to do both,” said journalist
“Suicide attempts among Black children are double than those of their white peers,” said
“A Different Cry” consists of three episodes:
- Episode one: Suicide rates among Black children in America are double that of their white peers. Atticus explores how bullying and racism are contributing to the startling statistics through the story of Seven Bridges, a 10-year-old who died by suicide in 2019.
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Episode two: The family of 7-year-old
Jeffrey Taylor believe their son died by suicide, though his death was never recorded that way. Atticus explores why suicides in Black youth are undercounted and how prevention efforts are failing communities of color.
- Episode three: A two-time suicide survivor and other experts provide ways to identify children who may be in crisis and dealing with suicidal thoughts. Atticus goes straight to the source, Black youth, to hear why children are struggling today more than ever.
“A Different Cry” is the latest series from the award-winning producers, reporters, researchers and photojournalists from the Atticus investigative unit. The team’s investigations include: “Mother's Matter” (2018), which explored the high death rate of American mothers from pregnancy related causes; “Selling Girls” (2017), which investigated sex trafficking of children in America, drawing the attention of the
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