AARP will honor the actress during an Oct. 1 ceremony for her dedication to providing mental health resources through BLHF.
Emmy Award-winning actress and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson will be presented with an honorary Purpose Prize award from AARP for her dedication to promoting mental wellness and providing mental health resources within marginalized communities through the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF).
“As a pioneering force in Black mental health advocacy, BLHF is dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their history and heritage,” the BLHF website states. “Together, we’re working towards a future where mental health thrives in Black communities, empowering individuals to prioritize their well-being and access the care they deserve.”
Building hospitals in the world’s poorest communities, teaching entrepreneurship to women in prisons — these are just two of the many ways AARP’s latest class of Purpose Prize winners are helping improve the world.Meet this year’s Purpose Prize winners. https://t.co/Es1L4IFEge— AARP (@AARP) September 3, 2024
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Source: Black Enterprise
