Taraji P. Henson Leads Black Mental Health Initiative At 2024 Symposium

Taraji P. Henson is a continual voice for mental health advocacy in the Black community. Taraji P. Henson has once again partnered with BET Media Group for the 2024 Can We Talk? Symposium, on behalf of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF). Taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington D.C. on May 30 and 31, this two-day initiative aims to address the negative stigma around mental health in the Black community through mixers, panels, breakout sessions, and celebrations. “BET Media Group is honored to continue our partnership with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation for the Can We Talk? Symposium,” said Tiyale Hayes, Executive Vice President of Insights and Multiplatform Analytics at BET Media Group, in a statement. “Together, we remain steadfast in our commitment to breaking the silence and stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community and providing accessible resources and support through The Joy Challenge. This continued partnership reflects our shared dedication to creating a culture of mental wellness and empowerment.” Launched last spring, BET and BLHF’s One Million Hours Joy Challenge plans to deliver 1 million hours of free mental health services to the Black community. To date, more than 150,000 hours...