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 […]
BPDBST Receives Official Proclamation from Mayor Brandon Scott at Kickback Brunch Fundraiser
We are beyond honored to announce that Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) received an official proclamation from Mayor Brandon Scott during our Kickback Brunch Fundraiser! This prestigious recognition from the Mayor of Baltimore not only validates the critical work we are doing but also shines a light on the importance of suicide prevention […]
PRESS FEATURE: BPDBST Executive Director T-Kea Blackman Shares Her Journey of Survival and Mission on PGCTV News
On September 26, 2024, Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) Co-Founder and Executive Director, T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, bravely shared her personal journey of overcoming a suicide attempt on PGCTV News. During the interview, T-Kea opened up about her struggles with mental health and how her lived experience with suicide fueled her passion […]
PRESS FEATURE: BPDBST Leaders Featured on “We’re Not Okay” Podcast
We are thrilled to announce that BPDBST Co-Founder Jordan Scott, MS, and Board President Brittany Hanani, LGPC, were recently featured on the We’re Not Okay podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Antija Allen and Justin T. Stewart. The We’re Not Okay podcast is known for its captivating conversations with remarkable individuals from a variety of industries, offering […]
Spotlight on Mila, 13-Year-Old Founder of MH Boxes: Empowering Black Girls Through Mental Health Advocacy
Founded when she was 12, Mila Henry is now 13 and making waves in the mental health space as the founder of MH Boxes, a non-profit organization she launched in 2023. Her mission is clear: to remove the stigma surrounding mental health among Black girls by providing curated toolboxes that encourage self-care, resilience, and open […]
PRESS FEATURE: Executive Director T-Kea Blackman Shares Her Story and Advocates for Suicide Prevention on WHUR’s The Daily Drum and Reckon News Black Joy Series
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, RPS, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Black People Die By Suicide Too, joined Harold Fisher for the Medical Monday segment on WHUR’s The Daily Drum to discuss suicide awareness and share her powerful lived experience as a suicide attempt survivor. Watch the full interview […]
PRESS RELEASE: Step Forward to Save Lives: Join Black People Die By Suicide Too for The Kickback Brunch Fundraiser During September in Honor of Suicide Prevention Month
Baltimore, MD (September 3, 2024) — In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) will host The Kickback Brunch Fundraiser: Taking Steps to Prevent Suicide in the Black Community on September 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Empanada Lady in Baltimore, MD. This event aims to […]
