Important Update: Restructuring for a Stronger Future
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 […]
Join Us for The Plug: PureSpark’s 5-Year Anniversary Celebration in Boston!
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. […]
Founder on the Move: T-Kea Blackman’s Journey to Advancing Black Suicide Prevention
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 […]
Renewed Resilience Day: Celebrating the Strength of Suicide Survivors
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 […]
Exciting News: Continued Support from Black Women’s Mental Health Institute!
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. […]
🧶Cozy Conversations & Peer Support: Chunky Blanket Workshop
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. […]
PRESS RELEASE: Black People Die By Suicide Too Receives $25,000 Grant from The Stulman Foundation Awards to Boost Maryland’s Peer Workforce and Expand Peer Support Groups
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 […]
PRESS RELEASE: Black People Die By Suicide Too Secures First Grant: $10,000 Awarded by Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
Funding to Provide Critical Resources — Peer Support Groups and Mental Health Training to Black Community Members Impacted by Suicide Baltimore, MD (January 16, 2025) — Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST), a grassroots peer-led organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness within the Black community, has been awarded its first grant […]
BPDBST Receives Second Proclamation from Mayor Gavin Buckley of Annapolis
Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) achieved another significant milestone in its mission to raise awareness about suicide prevention in the Black community. We were honored to receive our second proclamation, this time from Mayor Gavin Buckley of Annapolis, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month. The proclamation was accepted by BPDBST’s co-founders, T-Kea […]
Exciting News: Executive Director T-Kea Blackman to be Featured in Upcoming Documentary ‘Freedom in Healing’
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 […]
