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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. […]

Join us for a Cozy Conversations & Peer Support: Chunky Blanket Workshop led by FSC Workshop on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at 5805 Silver Hill Road #Unit 1b District Heights, MD 20747.  Create your own chunky blanket while engaging in meaningful conversations about mental health, suicide prevention, and wellness tools for mindfulness, stress relief, and connection.  […]

Baltimore, MD (January 20, 2024) — Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) has received a $25,000 grant from The Leonard & Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation. This funding will enable BPDBST to expand its peer support groups and provide essential training and supervision for individuals pursuing their Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification in […]