July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This week, the AFRO takes a look at therapists with religious- based practices.
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Posted inPrince George's County News
Braveboy takes oath of office as Prince George’s County executive on Juneteenth
Aisha Braveboy was sworn in as the 10th Prince George’s County Executive on June 19 at the University of Maryland, with notable guests like Gov. Wes Moore and actor Taraji P. Henson in attendance. In her speech, Braveboy emphasized openness, community involvement, and immediate priorities such as clean streets, unity in government and support for local businesses.
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Students welcome Taraji P. Henson’s SheCare Wellness Pods to Coppin State
Coppin State University unveiled SheCare Wellness Pods, designed by Taraji P. Henson’s foundation, to provide free, culturally responsive mental health support for Black women. Students praised the initiative as a much-needed space for healing, relaxation and breaking stigmas around mental health on campus.
Posted inHBCU
Coppin State University in collaboration with The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Kate Spade New York launches SheCare Wellness Pod on campus
Coppin State University has partnered with The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Kate Spade New York to launch the SheCare Wellness Pods on its campus, an innovative mental health support initiative aimed at empowering and destigmatizing mental wellness for Black women on HBCU campuses.
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BET Awards return June 30 with performances from Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Will Smith and more
The BET Awards return on June 30 with a performance-filled show featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Ice Spice, and more, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, and will air live on BET and various other networks.
Posted inMovie Reviews
Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’
By Lindsey BahrAP Film Writer It’s not a secret that Fantasia Barrino did not want to play Celie again. The “American Idol” winner hadn’t had the best time doing “The Color Purple” on Broadway. The protagonist of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells her story of sexual, physical and psychological abuses in the early 20th […]
Posted inWomen's Rights
Taraji P. Henson’s candid revelation sparks industry support for equal pay
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — In a recent SiriusXM interview with Gayle King, iconic actress Taraji P. Henson bravely addressed the pervasive issue of pay inequality in Hollywood, triggering an outpouring of solidarity from her peers. The 53-year-old star, celebrated for her roles in “Empire,” “Hidden Figures” and “The […]