Ellis Gordon Jr. (he/him) is treasurer of NAMI Urban Los Angeles and he is the former husband of Bebe Moore Campbell. Ellis shares the story of how he met Bebe Moore Campbell and why it was so important to name the month of July after Bebe. They talk about the inception of NAMI Urban Los Angeles, how NAMI is community-centric and community-centered and continuing the goal of erasing the stigma.

Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Ellis Gordon Jr.:

https://www.khon2.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/738808714/celebrating-the-life-legacy-of-ellis-gordon-jr/

Don’t erase Bebe Moore Campbell from National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month:

https://www.statnews.com/2020/07/24/dont-erase-bebe-moore-campbells-name-from-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month/