In honor of what would’ve been his 170th birthday, we take celebrate the life and legacy of the man himself, T. Thomas Fortune

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode of Truth Be TOLD! Covers topics such as mental health, self-harm, and suicide. If you are struggling with your mental health, please know that you are not alone and help is available. At the bottom of this description, you'll find a list of mental health resources.

This week on Truth Be TOLD! we sit down with two social workers to discuss the mental health struggles that young Black people are facing.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: #988

24/7 Crisis Textline: Text TALK to 741741

New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735

2nd Floor (Youth Helpline of New Jersey): 1-888-222-2228 or 2ndfloor.org

Additional Crisis Hotlines and Resources:

https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

https://www.cliftonnj.org/410/CrisisHelp-Hotlines

On this episode of "Truth Be TOLD!" we take a look at the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation's professional development program for educators; The Art of Social Justice. Executive director of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, Gilda Rogers returns as a co-host and speaks more about her own journey with Fortune.

This week on Truth Be TOLD! we discuss how Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech "What to The Slave is The Fourth of July" is still relevant today. This episode also features the co-host debut of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center's Executive Director Gilda Rogers and special readings by Ronald Whittington and Joy Ogunsakin.

In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth - both of which are celebrated in June - we take a look at how music has served as a form of liberation for African-Americans throughout the years.