PRESS RELEASE: Black People Die By Suicide Too Announces Inaugural Black Mental Health Awards Honorees
Trailblazers in Black Mental Health to Be Celebrated at Historic September 26 Event in Baltimore Baltimore, MD (July 6, 2026) — Black People Die By Suicide Too, a grassroots organization dedicated to Black mental health awareness, access, and education, is proud to announce the honorees for the inaugural Black Mental Health Awards (BMHA) — an […]
PRESS RELEASE: Black People Die by Suicide Too Awarded $15,000 Capacity-Building Grant from The MATTIE Fund
Grant Will Strengthen Organization’s Capacity to Advance Culturally Responsive Black Mental Health Support FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media ContactT-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPSt-kea@blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org BALTIMORE, MD (June 1, 2026) — Black People Die by Suicide Too (BPDBST) has been selected to receive a $15,000 capacity-building grant from The MATTIE Fund: Mindful Advocacy for Totally Transformative Inclusion and […]
Fueling the Next Generation of Black Mental Health Leaders: A Generous Donation from the Arundel Bay Area Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
In December, the Arundel Bay Area Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., an organization of mothers dedicated to raising the next generation of African American leaders while enhancing the lives of all children, celebrated 35 years of service with its Sneaker Ball. The chapter announced Black People Die By Suicide Too as one […]
Black People Die By Suicide Too to Host Its Inaugural Fundraiser, Black Mental Health Awards
Black People Die By Suicide Too is proud to announce the inaugural Black Mental Health Awards (BMHA), a celebration honoring trailblazers in Black mental health. This event will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 1:30 PM EDT, at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244. The BMHA will take place during Suicide […]
We Won the Do Good Challenge! Here’s What It Means for Our Mission!
Some news is worth pausing to celebrate and this is one of those moments. We are thrilled to announce that we were awarded First Place in the Founders Track and the Audience Choice Award at the Do Good Challenge, hosted by the Do Good Institute. Together, these two honors came with $12,500 in funding — […]
The Therapy Fund Foundation and Black People Die By Suicide Too Partnered to BringHealing Circles to Black Youth Across Six Weeks of Virtual Community Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: The Therapy Fund Foundation Ashley McGirt-Adair| president@therapyfundfoundation.org| 253-951-9990 Black People Die By Suicide Too T-Kea Blackman| info@blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org The Therapy Fund Foundation (TFF) and Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST)collaborated to host virtual Black Youth Healing Circles from February 28–April 4, 2026, fundedby the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning […]
More Than Numbers: The Story Behind Our First Impact Report
As Black History Month comes to a close, we reflect on legacy, resilience, and responsibility. Black history is not only about what our ancestors survived, but it is also about what we choose to build today. It is about the futures we dare to imagine and the systems we work to transform. That is why […]
BPDBST Celebrates Third-Year Sponsorship from the Black Women’s Mental Health Institute
We are thrilled and deeply grateful to announce that the Black Women’s Mental Health Institute (BWMHI) is sponsoring Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) for a third consecutive year! Their generous support of $3,000 will directly fund our ongoing operations and peer-led support groups, helping us continue to serve Black communities with intentional care, […]
Join Us for a FREE Webinar on Culturally Responsive Care in a Time of Collective Trauma
We are beyond thrilled to announce the panelists for our upcoming FREE webinar, “Culturally Responsive Care in a Time of Collective Trauma,” hosted by The Defensive Line in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The distinguished panel includes: During this session, the panelists will explore how communities can disrupt stigma, challenge harmful narratives, […]
BPDBST Expands to the University of Maryland College Park: Strengthening Community Partnerships
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Dr. Carina Zelaya’s Health Communication students at the University of Maryland College Park. Through this collaboration, students will support our work by developing strategic messaging and toolkits to enhance our outreach efforts. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to capacity building, culturally responsive communication, and meaningful community–academic […]