::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Today is a morning of mourning for me. Karyn Washington, Founder of FOR BROWN GIRLS is dead. By suicide. I did not know this young lady personally but am extremely saddened by her passing. When society knocks you down repeatedly sometimes it's hard to recover. Her blog was created to support other victims of colorism and ahe spearheaded several other self-esteem boosting projects for girls and women of color. Karyn suffered from depression. Mental illness is real. Black folks DO take their own lives. Such stories are becoming commonplace. It's time to remove the stigma that it is weak to seek professional help. "Pray and give your burdens to the Lord" is how Black women are advised to handle problems. Yes, prayer works! But other methods of assistance, like counseling and joining support groups, can be added to prayer. Karyn wrote about her concerns and selflessly extended love to those who shared her pain. The mission of For Brown Girls was to upli...