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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media ContactMarline D. Edmond, M.A., MCHESmarline@blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org Odenton, MD (September 4, 2025)  — Black People Die By Suicide Too is honored to announce that, in recognition of Janiah Fields being named a Birdland Community Hero, the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation has made a $5,000 donation to support the organization. Janiah, a dedicated advocate for […]

Odenton, MD (August 22, 2025) — In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) is proud to host Light After Loss: A Healing Retreat for Black Suicide Loss Survivors, a one-day wellness retreat created by and for Black individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide or who support […]

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to amplifying the unique mental health needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and to dismantling the systemic barriers that prevent access to culturally responsive care. Bebe Moore Campbell was a celebrated author, journalist, and mental health advocate […]

At Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST), we believe that knowledge is power especially when it comes to saving lives. On Monday, April 28, 2025, we reached a major milestone in our commitment to suicide prevention and education. Our Executive Director T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, and Executive/Administrative Assistant officially became certified QPR (Question, […]

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.org 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 […]