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The Kids Aren't Alright

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By Eddie Koen
| Medium
Young people are in crisis. According to the CDC, depression and anxiety are one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents, with record levels of depression, while suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in people aged 15-19 years. Simply put, we're in the midst of a youth mental health crisis - one compounded by a lack of school staff, psychologists, and gun violence. In DC, where I live and work, gun violence involving teens is now also surging.
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Banning Black Writers During Black History Month Shows Conservative Paradox of Free Speech

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By Eddie Koen
| Medium
Today, many will celebrate Frederick Douglass Day as a part of Black History Month. As some government officials print hollow words in press releases or tweets encouraging state residents to celebrate Black History, they are leading a bitter cultural war against the teaching of it. Recently, Gov. Rob DeSantis banned an A.P. course on African American Studies in Florida.
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Urban League calls for invoking 25th amendment, censure

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By Eddie Koen
| The Cincinnati Herald Verified
Local president and CEO pens reaction to capitol rampage By Eddie Koen President, CEO Urban League of Southwestern Ohio Today, we joined in calls across the country with our national president, affiliates, and others in asking for Congress to invoke the 25th Amendment for our president and a vote of censure.
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Opinion: Pandemics and prejudice - building a better community

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By Urban League, Eddie Koen
| Cincinnati Enquirer Verified
Eddie Koen, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Southwest Ohio Published 10:52 a.m. ET June 5, 2020 Eddie L. Koen (Photo: Provided/Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio) Our nation and global communities have erupted with compassion for the pain and suffering of the families of black men and women who have tragically lost their lives to police violence. Cincinnati is no exception. Today, we respond to the need to unite and heal our community on all levels.
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