Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast (formerly Fireflies Unite Podcast with Kea) is hosted by T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott. Their mission is simple; normalize the conversation about suicide in the Black community, provide hope, and resources. New episodes are available bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
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If you are in a mental health crisis, dial "988."
Girl Power: Uplifting Black Girls, One Care Package at a Time ft. Mila Marrero and Carissa Henry
Get ready for an inspiring conversation as Jordan chats with Mila and Carissa, the trailblazing duo behind Mental Health Boxes. Born from Mila’s own experience receiving self-care packages during mental health treatment, each box is filled with empowering tools to help young Black girls nurture their well-being and prioritize self-care. Tune in to hear how this incredible initiative is transforming lives and fostering mental wellness, one box at a time!(T-Kea will be returning soon!)Spotlight...
4 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
Walking In Purpose: How One Pair of Sneakers Ignited a Movement of Change ft Rafiah Maxie-Cole
Jordan is joined by Rafiah Maxie-Cole (https://www.instagram.com/soulsurvivorschi/), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mother, to share her personal journey of healing following the loss of her son, Jamal. During a moment of reflection in Jamal’s room, Rafiah noticed a pair of her son's sneakers and became inspired to support other families in crisis. Rafiah founded the Soul Survivors of Chicago, a non-profit organization committed to suicide prevention within the African-American community.
(T-Kea will be returning soon!)
Spotlight
Gary Taylor, a husband and father from Kentucky, died by suicide on January 5, 2023 at the age of 42.
Resource
Sole Survivors of Chicago (https://www.soulsurvivorsofchicago.com) is a non-profit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and the promotion of mental health and wellness in the African-American community. Sole Survivors offers community outreach on mental health and suicide prevention, virtual support groups for individuals impacted by suicide, shoe donations through the “Walk In Purpose” project, and much more.
"We are ONE" Support Group (https://www.soulsurvivorsofchicago.com) (1st and 3rd Wednesday monthly from 6-7 PM CST; scroll to the bottom of the webpage to connect via Zoom)
Soul Survivors of Chicago on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/o/soul-survivors-of-chicago-33944849209)
Makes Me Wanna Holler: Healing from Loss, Learning From Tragedy & Finding Recovery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxvzrHq_-ng)
While the Children Fade (https://www.whilethechildrenfade.com)
Community Changemaker
Arron Muller (https://www.instagram.com/theblack_therapist/?hl=en) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, speaker, mental health influencer and founder and owner of Modify Wellness, Inc (https://www.modifywellness.org). Arron founded Modify Wellness to help normalize mental health and wellness within the Black community - providing affordable resources, education, and support services.
Upcoming Events!
Black & Suicidal Peer Support Group
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Sign up here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-black-suicidal-peer-support-group-tickets-1100154344259?aff=oddtdtcreator)!
Moment of Inspiration:
We encourage all our listeners and viewers to check in with a male family member or friend. Please share this episode with them and let them know that they are loved and supported.
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20 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
A Sister's Love: Navigating Healing After the Loss of a Sibling by Suicide ft WyKisha McKinney
WyKisha McKinney shares her powerful journey of recovery after losing her younger brother to suicide, highlighting the importance of healing and mental health advocacy.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
3,812
Score snapshot 3 Jul 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
63 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100
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Quality
1
Social presence
90
YouTube
63
Engagement
27
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