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At Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST), we are committed to suicide prevention and mental health. We believe in the power of advocacy, storytelling, and community to save lives. But to continue this vital work, we need resources and that’s where you come in! If securing funding is your superpower and you thrive on […]

At Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST), we’re on a mission to break the silence around mental health and suicide in the Black community. We’re growing our team and looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager (Part-time Contractor) who’s got the creativity, strategy, and digital skills to help amplify our message. If you’re passionate […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media ContactT-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPSt-kea@blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org301-915-6771 Baltimore, MD (March 31, 2025) — Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) is honored to be awarded a $100,000 Rising Equity Grant from The MATTIE Fund: Mindful Advocacy for Totally Transformative Inclusion and Equity marking the largest grant the organization has received since its founding […]

As our organization continues to grow, we are taking a step back to reassess and restructure our programs to better serve our community. With the increasing demand for our work, these changes are necessary to ensure we continue to provide impactful and sustainable support. During this transition, our podcast will be on hold until further […]

We’re thrilled to announce that our Executive Director and Co-Founder, T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, will be joining PureSpark for their highly anticipated 5-Year Anniversary Celebration, The Plug, in Boston! This incredible event will bring together advocates, wellness providers, and community leaders to celebrate mental health, Black wellness, and the power of healing through connection. […]

At Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST), we are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our executive director/co-founder, T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS. A fierce advocate and change-maker in Black mental health and suicide prevention, T-Kea has been accepted into the PhD program at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she will […]

Created by our co-founder, T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, Renewed Resilience Day is a day to celebrate suicide survivors, individuals who struggle with suicidal ideation, and encourage others to share their stories, and raise awareness about suicide in the Black community. Surviving a suicide attempt is often met with shame and silence but we’re here […]

We are honored to share that the Black Women’s Mental Health Institute has renewed its $3,000 sponsorship for the second year in a row! Their ongoing support directly funds our Black & Suicidal Peer Support Groups and general operations, allowing us to continue creating safe spaces for healing, connection, and empowerment in the Black community. […]