EP 69 – Five non-violent ways you can protect Black women

Even more disturbing than the slap and the profanities hurled at Chris Rock by Will Smith in front of the entire world is the fact that so many people are framing the debacle within the context of #protectblackwomen. Let’s be clear, what Will did was a criminal act, not an act of protection. If you really want to know how you can protect black women, start with the 5 suggestions I lay out in this episode.

Here are a few organizations that will help Black men and women heal:

https://borislhensonfoundation.org/  – Founded by actress Taraji P. Henson in honor of her father to help de-stigmatize mental health issues.

https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ – an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.

https://beam.community/ – Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective