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…

(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…

(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…

(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.…