Contrary to other races and ethnic groups, there has been a rise in black youth suicide. For this reason, I have conducted a literature review in hopes of pinpointing the cause of the spike. During my presentation, I will be discussing: 1) suicide trends for black children in the United States, 2) apparent risk factors for suicide among Black children, and 3) demographic themes in recent cases of suicide deaths. The purpose of this literature review is to fill a gap in the literature regarding the implications for a spike in suicide amongst black adolescent youth. Implications of this literature will help to create initiatives more culturally effective for African American youths.