After discovering startling statistics on Black adolescent suicide rates, Seventeen’s latest Voice of Change honoree knew she had to take action.
’s latest Voice of Change honoree knew she had to take action.Even during the most challenging times in history, it's important to highlight those who are continuing to follow their dreams and are taking strides to make the world a better place. Each month, Seventeen is honoring one young person asIn January 2020, Madison Garrett was scrolling through various news headlines when she came across one particularly staggering report.
Madison was recognized by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York — of which she’s been a member for over a decade — asfor her achievements in community service, academics, and leadership. Today, on World Teen Mental Wellness Day, we applaud Madison’s inspiring work and all that she’s done to disrupt the stigma of mental health issues in the young Black community.
I knew I had to bring [mental health awareness] back to my home and my [Girl Scouts] troop. So at Troop 2261, I spoke to the Black girls and presented mental health research and I taught them the value of loving themselves, and loving their noses, their hair, and their skin, and just how important it is to realize that Black is beautiful. And then I did some yoga with them, of course.
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