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For(bes) The Culture Newsletter: These Black And Brown Leaders Are Stepping Up To Normalize Mental Health Conversations

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Taraji P. Henson is leading the movement to destigmatize mental health conversations.

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Last week, Big Sean announced the launch of a new mental health-focused video series, in partnership with his mother and in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s the latest example of the work Black and Brown leaders are doing to destigmatize mental health conversations in their communities.

From Taraji P. Henson’s Peace of Mind with Taraji Facebook Watch show to Charlamagne Tha God’s Mental Wealth Alliance initiative, For(bes) The Culture has been and will continue to cover efforts to make wellness less taboo. For more, check out these mental health apps and digital brands designed for people of color.

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Spotlight On: Desiree Peterkin Bell For(bes) The Culture member Desiree Peterkin Bell is the author of Women Who Influence and the founder of public affairs firm DPBell & Associates.

Bell previously served as director of communications and strategy for former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter. She also crafted the first-ever social 2 of 4 free articles media policy for the City of Philadelphia. Bell has won the “Shorty Award” and has been named “40 Under and Philadelphia Get to PRWeek’s unlimited access to the 40” most trusted source for business news Tribune’s “Philadelphia’s Most Influential African-American Women.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestheculture/2021/05/04/forbes-the-culture-newsletter-these-black-and-brown-leaders-are-stepping-up-to-normalize-mental-health-c…

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"Breaking the [mental health] stigma was acceptance and then speaking out about it. Because then I wasn’t ashamed. I broke through my shame and my fear, which allowed me to take care of myself." - Taraji P. Henson, actress, entrepreneur, author

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