Taraji P. Henson expands mental wellness program to 2nd HBCU campus

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Taraji P. Henson expands mental wellness program to 2nd HBCU campus

By AFRO Staff Actress Taraji P. Henson is continuing her goal to boost mental health among Black women. Building upon their inaugural success at Alabama State University, Henson’s nonprofit, The […]

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