Fast & Furious actor Tyrese Gibson has turned the spotlight on the emotional toll carried by Black men, calling for honesty, boundaries, and healing in a culture that often rewards silence and endurance.
In his open letter sighted by MyNewsGh, Gibson spoke candidly about mental health struggles that are frequently ignored.
“Anxiety. Depression. Bipolar. Burnout. Feeling unappreciated. Overlooked. Taken for granted,” he listed, describing realities many endure quietly.
He highlighted the imbalance in emotional labour, noting how Black men often absorb pain without support. “We’ve been selfless. Showing up in everyone’s trauma. Praying over people. Covering them. Saving them,” he said.
But when that strength collapses, Gibson noted a painful absence. “When it’s our turn to fall apart, the phone goes quiet. No visits. No presence. No reciprocity,” he stated, adding firmly, “That ends now.”
Calling for a shift in personal boundaries, he urged Black men to prioritise peace and self-worth. “This is the year of boundaries, healing, strategy, ownership, and self-love,” Gibson said.
He framed mental health not as weakness but as preservation, stressing that purpose must include wellbeing. “This is the year Black men choose peace and purpose,” he declared.
“Your life matters. Your legacy matters,” the R&b star concluded.
