What you should know: “Insecure” star Kendrick Sampson penned a liberation essay for Complex about the mental health crisis in America, which disproportionately affects Black people.
Sampson outlined how his father struggled with trauma before and after the Vietnam war due to racial injustices, violence and discrimination.
He called for radical changes to create a more equitable — and effective — mental health system for everyone. Policymakers will not prioritize our mental health if we don’t demand it.
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