02/28/2026
A bestselling author and mental health advocate, Bebe Moore Campbell was a passionate voice for destigmatizing mental illness in the Black community. She co-founded the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Urban Los Angeles and wrote books like Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry, which helped children and families navigate mental health challenges. In her honor, July was declared National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, amplifying her impact and legacy.