Taraji P. Henson Launches <br />Black Mental Health Nonprofit The actress launched The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, <br />named after her father. The organization's goal is to encourage discussions about mental health in the <br />African-American community. Taraji P. Henson, to ‘Variety’ Henson’s son struggled with mental health after the murder of his father <br />in 2003. Henson’s father then died <br />two years later. Taraji P. Henson, via statement Taraji P. Henson, via statement She also pointed out that while people may think celebrities “have it all together,” that isn’t true. Taraji P. Henson, via statement One of the first initiatives was a fundraising event, where Henson allowed guests to buy her personal belongings.
