Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast
Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast

Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast

T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott

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Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast  (formerly Fireflies Unite Podcast with Kea) is hosted by T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott. Their mission is simple; normalize the conversation about suicide in the Black community, provide hope, and resources.  New episodes are available bi-weekly on Wednesdays.


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Podcast Website: www.blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/
Email Us: [email protected]

T-Kea's IG: @t_keablackman
Jordan's IG: @thelatebluumer

If you are in a mental health crisis, dial "988."

Recent Episodes

Girl Power: Uplifting Black Girls, One Care Package at a Time ft. Mila Marrero and Carissa Henry
DEC 18, 2024
Girl Power: Uplifting Black Girls, One Care Package at a Time ft. Mila Marrero and Carissa Henry
Get ready for an inspiring conversation as Jordan chats with Mila and Carissa, the trailblazing duo behind Mental Health Boxes. Born from Mila’s own experience receiving self-care packages during mental health treatment, each box is filled with empowering tools to help young Black girls nurture their well-being and prioritize self-care. Tune in to hear how this incredible initiative is transforming lives and fostering mental wellness, one box at a time! (T-Kea will be returning soon!) Spotl...
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52 MIN
Walking In Purpose: How One Pair of Sneakers Ignited a Movement of Change ft Rafiah Maxie-Cole
DEC 4, 2024
Walking In Purpose: How One Pair of Sneakers Ignited a Movement of Change ft Rafiah Maxie-Cole
Jordan is joined by Rafiah Maxie-Cole, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mother, to share her personal journey of healing following the loss of her son, Jamal. During a moment of reflection in Jamal’s room, Rafiah noticed a pair of her son's sneakers and became inspired to support other families in crisis. Rafiah founded the Soul Survivors of Chicago, a non-profit organization committed to suicide prevention within the African-American community. (T-Kea will be returning soon!) Spotligh...
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64 MIN
A Sister's Love: Navigating Healing After the Loss of a Sibling by Suicide ft WyKisha McKinney
NOV 20, 2024
A Sister's Love: Navigating Healing After the Loss of a Sibling by Suicide ft WyKisha McKinney
Jordan is joined by WyKisha McKinney, a suicide loss survivor, to discuss her journey of recovery after losing her younger brother to suicide. WyKisha shares her experience with suicidal ideation after her brother’s passing and how she found a way to heal and move forward from that difficult time. As a speaker, mental health advocate, and social entrepreneur, she highlights how supporting others was a key factor in her own recovery process. (Don't worry, T-Kea will be returning soon!) Spotl...
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55 MIN
4 Million Strong: Empowering Our Communities through Mental Health First Aid
NOV 6, 2024
4 Million Strong: Empowering Our Communities through Mental Health First Aid
T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Tramaine EL-Amin, Vice President for Mental Health First Aid USA at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, to highlight the significance of recognizing and responding to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Just as CPR offers lifesaving assistance to those in physical distress, Mental Health First Aid trains participants to provide support to individuals experiencing behavioral health difficulties. Spotlight Derek Cummings, a fo...
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70 MIN
Resilience & Recovery: Addressing Intergenerational Trauma in Black Families featuring Jasmine Price, LCPC
OCT 23, 2024
Resilience & Recovery: Addressing Intergenerational Trauma in Black Families featuring Jasmine Price, LCPC
T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Jasmine Price, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, to discuss the impact of generational trauma within Black families. Specializing in historical and intergenerational trauma, Jasmine is the founder of Pride of Nyla, a clinical practice that focuses on decolonizing mental health approaches to foster healing and resilience. Spotlight Courtney Jamal Dewar, Jr., a New York rapper under the stage name Capital Steez, died by suicide on December 24, 2012 at the...
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80 MIN