Depression is still a taboo topic, especially within the African-American community. With one Black person dying every 4.5 hours by suicide in the U.S., there are more of us suffering from depression than we even realize or care to admit. These celebrities are proof that money and fame do not equal happiness.
Hollywood After Dark: Black Celebrities Who’ve Overcome Depression
by Princess Gabbara
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