Taraji Archives - Mediarabe

Taraji P. Henson Wants to End Stigma Around Mental Health in Black Communities

October 9, 2020

A couple of years ago, Taraji P. Henson was searching — and struggling — to find a therapist for herself and her son.

“It was hard finding therapists who were culturally competent,” the actress told ‘Marie Claire” editor-in-chief Sally Holmes. “It’s not that they don’t exist. But pooling them together and finding them is quite daunting.”

The conversation was hosted via “Marie Claire’s” invite-only Power On Summit. The now virtual gathering included conversations from Gabrielle Union, Vanessa Pappas, Stephanie Ruhle and many more. Henson’s headline talk was a frank discussion about mental health and revealed why she decided to launch The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation with her best friend. The actress and producer saw a demand for an organization that seeks to eradicate the stigma around mental health issues specifically in the Black community.

“We have trust issues when it comes to the medical industry, especially when it comes to

Taraji P. Henson to host mental health series for Facebook Watch

October 6, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

Taraji P. Henson is set to host a show about mental health on Facebook Watch.

Taraji P. Henson holding a sign posing for the camera

© Bang Showbiz
Taraji P. Henson

The ‘Empire’ star will be the face of a brand new series titled ‘Peace of Mind with Taraji’, which will be co-hosted by the actress and Tracie Jade Jenkins, who is the executive director of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, which was set up by Taraji to help end the stigma around mental health.

According to Deadline, Taraji and Tracie will use the series to dive into issues of mental health, particularly those affecting the Black community, and will interviews experts, celebrities, and everyday people.

The hosts will also show viewers how to show support and combat stigma surrounding the treatment of mental health issues.

Taraji – who named the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation after her late father – said in a statement: “I’ve long been a mental health

Taraji P. Henson Announces New Show on Mental Health on Facebook Watch

October 5, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

Actress Taraji P. Henson has made it her mission to use her platform to break the stigma surrounding mental health within the Black community. This week, Facebook Watch announced they will be greenlighting a new series centered on mental health and wellness featuring the award-winning actress.

Peace of Mind with Taraji is a new series hosted by Henson with her best friend and Executive Director of Henson’s Boris Lawerence Henson Foundation, Tracie Jade Jenkins, about mental health within the U.S.

“I’ve long been a mental health advocate for the Black community and created the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018 that has provided resources to thousands of people who are struggling,” said Henson in a press statement. “I’m looking forward to bringing this new talk series to Facebook Watch, where I can continue to create [a] conversation around an issue that is near and dear to my heart.”

The social

Taraji P. Henson Hosting New Talk Show About Mental Health for Facebook Watch

October 5, 2020

| No Comments

| Health Issues

American Express

Taraji P. Henson is adding “talk-show host” to her already extensive resume.

The actress is set to host a new Facebook Watch series that will focus on the importance of mental health, the platform announced Monday.

Henson will co-host alongside her longtime friend Tracie Jade Jenkins, and together the two will discuss mental health issues — particularly those in the Black community — with celebrities, experts and everyday people. Each episode will focus on a different mental health topic.

The show is currently called Peace of Mind With Taraji and will begin production later this year.

“I’ve long been a mental health advocate for the Black community and created the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018 that has provided resources to thousands of people who are struggling,” Henson said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to bringing this new talk series to Facebook Watch, where I can continue

Taraji P. Henson hosting mental health talk show on Facebook Watch

October 5, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

Rich Fury/Getty Images

Taraji P. Henson is focusing on mental health for her latest role.

Facebook Watch has greenlit the Empire star’s new talk show, Peace of Mind with Taraji, that’s centered on mental wellness and will be co-hosted by her longtime best friend Tracie Jade Jenkins. It will begin production later this year.

Peace of Mind with Taraji will “shine a spotlight on the challenging mental health issues facing us today – particularly of those in the Black community,” according to the press release. Each episode will be focused on a unique topic and will feature personal interviews with celebrities, mental health experts, and normal people to “provide support, bring awareness, and help eliminate the stigmas of mental health issues.” New content will debut multiple times throughout the week.

“I’ve long been a mental health advocate for the Black community and created the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in

Taraji P. Henson to host talk show about mental health

October 5, 2020

| No Comments

| Health Issues

Oct. 5 (UPI) — Taraji P. Henson will host a new talk show centering on mental health.

Facebook confirmed Monday that Henson, 50, will explore mental health issues in the Facebook Watch series Peace of Mind with Taraji.

Henson will co-host the show with her best friend Tracie Jade Jenkins, the executive director of her Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. The series will shine a light on mental health challenges, particularly those that affect the Black community.

“I’ve long been a mental health advocate for the Black community and created the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018 that has provided resources to thousands of people who are struggling,” Henson said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to bringing this new talk series to Facebook Watch, where I can continue to create conversation around an issue that is near and dear to my heart.”

Peace of Mind with Taraji will feature

Facebook Watch Greenlights Taraji P. Henson Mental Health Talk Show

October 5, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

Facebook Watch has greenlit Peace of Mind with Taraji (working title), a talk show focusing on mental wellness with actor Taraji P. Henson and co-host Trace Jade Jenkins, Executive Director of the Boris Lawrence Henson foundation.

The new original series will have the Golden Globe-winning actress and Jenkins dive into pertinent mental health issues, specifically those that affect the Black community.

Through interviews with celebrities, experts and everyday people, the series will show how to provide support, bring awareness and help eliminate the stigmas of mental health issues.

“I’ve long been a mental health advocate for the Black community and created the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018 that has provided resources to thousands of people who are struggling,” said Henson. “I’m looking forward to bringing this new talk series to Facebook Watch, where I can continue to create conversation around an issue that is near and dear to my

Taraji P. Henson to host talk show on mental health

October 5, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

Taraji P. Henson will shine a spotlight on mental wellness in a new talk show for Facebook Watch, co-hosted with her longtime best friend, Tracie Jade Jenkins.

The original series, “Peace of Mind with Taraji” (working title), is slated to go into production later in 2020. In the show, Henson (“Empire,” “Hidden Figures”) and Jenkins (executive director of Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation) will interview celebrities, experts and everyday people about mental-health issues, particularly those in the Black community.

“I’ve long been a mental health advocate for the Black community and created the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018 that has provided resources to thousands of people who are struggling,” Henson said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to bringing this new talk series to Facebook Watch, where I can continue to create conversation around an issue that is near and dear to my heart.”

“Peace of Mind with Taraji”

Taraji P. Henson to Host Talk Show on Mental Health for Facebook Watch

October 5, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

Taraji P. Henson will shine a spotlight on mental wellness in a new talk show for Facebook Watch, co-hosted with her longtime best friend, Tracie Jade Jenkins.

The original series, “Peace of Mind with Taraji” (working title), is slated to go into production later in 2020. In the show, Henson (“Empire,” “Hidden Figures”) and Jenkins (executive director of Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation) will interview celebrities, experts and everyday people about mental-health issues, particularly those in the Black community.

“I’ve long been a mental health advocate for the Black community and created the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018 that has provided resources to thousands of people who are struggling,” Henson said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to bringing this new talk series to Facebook Watch, where I can continue to create conversation around an issue that is near and dear to my heart.”

“Peace of Mind with Taraji”

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31