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Our 2024 Black & Suicidal Peer Support Group Sponsor, the Black Women’s Mental Health Institute (BWMHI), is proud to announce the upcoming release of its powerful documentary Freedom in Healing, set to premiere in September 2025. Among those featured in this impactful film is our very own T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, Executive Director and […]

We are beyond honored to announce that Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) received an official proclamation from Mayor Brandon Scott during our Kickback Brunch Fundraiser! This prestigious recognition from the Mayor of Baltimore not only validates the critical work we are doing but also shines a light on the importance of suicide prevention […]

On September 26, 2024, Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) Co-Founder and Executive Director, T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, bravely shared her personal journey of overcoming a suicide attempt on PGCTV News. During the interview, T-Kea opened up about her struggles with mental health and how her lived experience with suicide fueled her passion […]

We are thrilled to announce that BPDBST Co-Founder Jordan Scott, MS, and Board President Brittany Hanani, LGPC, were recently featured on the We’re Not Okay podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Antija Allen and Justin T. Stewart. The We’re Not Okay podcast is known for its captivating conversations with remarkable individuals from a variety of industries, offering […]

Founded when she was 12, Mila Henry is now 13 and making waves in the mental health space as the founder of MH Boxes, a non-profit organization she launched in 2023. Her mission is clear: to remove the stigma surrounding mental health among Black girls by providing curated toolboxes that encourage self-care, resilience, and open […]

In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Black People Die By Suicide Too, joined Harold Fisher for the Medical Monday segment on WHUR’s The Daily Drum to discuss suicide awareness and share her powerful lived experience as a suicide attempt survivor. Watch the full interview […]

Baltimore, MD (September 3, 2024) — In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) will host The Kickback Brunch Fundraiser: Taking Steps to Prevent Suicide in the Black Community on September 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Empanada Lady in Baltimore, MD. This event aims to […]

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) is hosting a series of impactful events designed to raise awareness, normalize conversations, and support suicide prevention efforts within the Black community. These events aim to bring together community members, professionals, and advocates to address the mental health challenges faced by […]