Black history month
Concept: Created a 6-part video series exploring Black mental health stigma, inspiring leaders, and extending inclusion beyond February
Role: Social Media Specialist & Content Producer
Results: 26K impressions, 2.5K engagements through authentic storytelling featuring Black Advisory Council members and staff perspectives
The work doesn’t stop in February. Tyjondah Kerr from our Black Advisory Council shares why creating spaces where Black communities feel like they belong is important every day. Real inclusion means taking action and ensuring no one is left out.
Viola Desmond and Michaëlle Jean broke barriers and opened doors for future generations. For Black staff member Camiley Lergme at KHP, their legacies serve as a powerful reminder to take up space, share ideas, and lead with confidence.
“When I was growing up, I didn’t tell very many people that I get panic attacks when I’m in closed spaces or that I’m not in a very good headspace. But now I can say it more because we’re breaking down that stigma and we’re chipping away. And now we need to do that in the Black community.” - Tyondah Kerr
Breaking the stigma means creating spaces where Black voices are heard, where healing happens without judgment and where mental health care is accessible. For many who identify as African, Caribbean, Black, or part of the Afro-diaspora, barriers to care still exist.
Black women are often expected to be strong no matter what. But strength doesn’t mean carrying everything alone. It’s OK to share what you’re going through.
On International Women’s Day, we recognize the need for more Black female leaders in mental health, medicine and social justice so that Black women and girls can see themselves in the spaces that shape their well-being.
When we have more representation, more research and more community support, we create more solutions.
To all the Black women and girls: You are powerful, you are seen and you deserve care.