This document summarizes an article from Forbes discussing how Black and Brown leaders are working to normalize conversations around mental health in their communities. It mentions initiatives by Taraji P. Henson, Charlamagne Tha God, and Big Sean to destigmatize mental health discussions. The newsletter also highlights other efforts to promote wellness and lists several recent developments supporting Black entrepreneurs and leaders.

1. 5/12/2021 For(bes) The Culture Newsletter: These Black And Brown Leaders Are Stepping Up To Normalize Mental Health Conversations
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For(bes) The Culture Newsletter:
These Black And Brown Leaders
Are Stepping Up To Normalize
Mental Health Conversations
May 4, 2021, 12:47pm EDT | 1,333 views
Brianne Garre Forbes Staff
For(bes) The Culture Contributor Group
Taraji P. Henson is leading the movement to destigmatize mental health conversations. GETTY IMAGES
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The following is an excerpt from this week’s For(bes) The Culture
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2. 5/12/2021 For(bes) The Culture Newsletter: These Black And Brown Leaders Are Stepping Up To Normalize 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.
P.S.: Are you a Black or Brown entrepreneur actively investing in and
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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
media policy for the City of Philadelphia. Bell has won the “Shorty Award”
and has been named to PRWeek’s “40 Under 40” and Philadelphia
Tribune’s “Philadelphia’s Most Influential African-American Women.”
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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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