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The founder of the #MeToo movement, Tarana Burke, has responded to the New York Court of Appeals’ decision to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. Burke emphasized that the ruling is not a setback but rather a call to action for the movement. Weinstein’s overturned conviction has sparked reactions from other prominent figures, including actress Ashley Judd, who labeled it an “act of institutional betrayal.” American actress Mira Sorvino and British model Cara Delevingne also expressed their disappointment and heartbreak regarding the court’s decision.

Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc spoke candidly about their experiences with suicide at the White House on Tuesday. Judd shared her mother Naomi Judd’s struggles with mental illness and suicide, while Blacc spoke about the loss of his collaborator Avicii. Both emphasized the importance of showing support for individuals struggling with suicidal ideation and encouraged reaching out with love and joy.

Ashley Judd, daughter of late country singer Naomi Judd, spoke at a White House event for the rollout of President Joe Biden’s new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, where she shared her mother’s struggles with mental illness and how it ultimately led to her death. Judd also spoke about her own experience with childhood depression and trauma, and how she has found recovery through treatment.

Ashley Judd, whose mother Naomi Judd died by suicide in 2022, addressed the attendees at the White House on Tuesday to commemorate the upcoming second anniversary of her mother’s passing and promote the Biden Administration’s newly formed National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. She shared her mother’s struggles with mental illness and depression, as well as her own experiences with childhood trauma and depression. Judd emphasized the importance of distinguishing between a loved one and the disease of mental illness, and the need for raising awareness about its reality.

The Biden administration recently unveiled a national strategy to prevent suicide, with support from actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, both of whom have lost loved ones to the tragedy. Judd shared her personal experience with her mother’s untreated mental illness, which led to her suicide. She emphasized the importance of recognizing and treating mental health issues to prevent such events. Blacc suggested offering moments of joy and reminding individuals of their inner light. The new strategy aims to reduce suicide rates in the United States, where approximately 132 people take their own lives daily.