Three African American Leaders Making an Impact on Mental Health in the Community | SAMHSA Blog

Three African American Leaders Making an Impact on Mental Health in the Community | SAMHSA Blog

Three African American Leaders Making an Impact on Mental Health in the Community

In 1976 President Gerald Ford honored the contributions of black Americans by issuing a proclamation that officially marked February as African American History Month.  This proclamation continued to be issued by every president that followed.  For the 2019 celebration, SAMHSA recognizes three leaders who have had significant impact on the mental health of their communities and beyond and have been important contributors to SAMHSA’s efforts to advance behavioral health equity for African Americans.