THE NEFERTITI NETWORK

Thriving Through Transition: 5 Mental Health Tips for Black Communities Amid Presidential Change

By Crystal Joseph, a licensed mental health therapist in Maryland & Virginia and Chief Media Liaison for Nefertiti Network (WASHINGTON, DC – February 3, 2025) The first week of a new administration can usher in significant change, especially some when policies disproportionately affect Black communities. As we navigate these shifts, it’s essential to prioritize mental health while remaining engaged in the fight for justice. Below are tips to protect your psychological safety and foster resilience in cities like Baltimore, Newark, Detroit, Miami, and Prince George’s County, Maryland. Understand the Stakes: Know Your Rights and the Legacy of the 14th Amendment…

Confronting Human Trafficking: Protecting Vulnerable Communities

(NEW YORK – January 20, 2025) – As National Human Trafficking Prevention Month unfolds, the focus shifts to the millions of people around the world—thousands of whom are right here in the United States—who fall victim to the horrors of human trafficking. This crime, which thrives on exploitation and secrecy, disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, especially Black and marginalized individuals, making it a critical issue to address with urgency and dedication. Human trafficking takes many forms, from forced labor to sex trafficking, and often targets those already struggling with systemic barriers. In major urban centers across the country—cities like New York, Los…

New Defense Bill Raises Concerns for Baltimore and Beyond in 2025

(Washington DC – Jan 6, 2025) As we enter 2025, the “Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025” signed by President Biden is raising concerns, particularly under the incoming Trump administration. While the bill focuses on military personnel benefits and national defense, specific provisions could have significant consequences for cities like Baltimore, which are already grappling with equity, healthcare, and civil rights issues. While the Act focuses on military benefits and national security, some provisions are drawing attention for their broader implications. One of the key concerns is the continued restrictions on transferring…

Ugoeze Achilike. White House Correspondent and VP of Operations at Well-Care Nurses

(East Orange, New Jersey – January 3, 2025) – Ugoeze Achilike joins BmoreNews as one of the newest members of its White House Correspondent team, and she is also the VP of Operations at Well-Care Nurses, a family-owned home healthcare company providing vital services to seniors and people with disabilities. Raised in New Jersey after her family immigrated from Nigeria, Ugoeze’s entrepreneurial spirit ignited at 15, when she launched her first business and later opened a bakery during the pandemic. Her passion for international development and sustainability led her to American University, where she earned a BA in International Relations.…

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Senator McCray Secures STEM City Funding

(BALTIMORE – May 4, 2025) – A groundbreaking investment in the future of digital equity was announced today as STEM City Baltimore, an initiative of STEM City USA, secured a…

Black Wall Street Greenwood History Month 2025

BlackWallStreet.org Establishes May as Global “Black Wall Street History Month” — A Movement for Memory, Justice, and Economic Empowerment (TULSA – April 28, 2025) — In a bold move to reclaim the narrative, honor the past, and ignite a new global economic awakening, BlackWallStreet.org is proud to announce the official establishment of May as “Black Wall Street History Month” around the world. This historic declaration marks a significant turning point in preserving and elevating Black economic history, beginning with the iconic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma—commonly known as “Black Wall Street.” More than just a remembrance of what was lost during the…

When the Cameras Leave: What Sandtown Still Carries

(BALTIMORE – April 24, 2025) – For generations, Sandtown-Winchester has endured deep, layered trauma—far beyond what’s typically depicted by mainstream, non-indigenous media. These narratives often misrepresent the community, glossing over its rich history, unshakable resilience, and the systemic injustices it continues to confront. The grief of losing loved ones—whether to violence, poverty, or police misconduct—cuts deep. The 2015 Freddie Gray Uprising may have stunned the nation, but for Sandtown residents, it was not a beginning. It was another painful reminder of the ongoing harm inflicted by institutions like the Western District Police Station—an emblem of decades of abuse targeting Black Baltimoreans.…

10 Years After Freddie Gray: Sandtown-Winchester Collective Hosts Community Reflection

Community Gathering Scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 3–5 PM at Sharon Baptist Church (BALTIMORE – April 23, 2025) – As the city marks ten years since the death of Freddie Gray, the Sandtown-Winchester Collective will host a heartfelt community reflection on Sunday, April 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church, located in the heart of the neighborhood that forever became a symbol of both tragedy and transformation. The event, organized in partnership with BMORENews.com, invites Baltimore residents, local leaders, media, and national observers to engage in a truthful, community-led conversation about what has changed—and what still must…