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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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Black Empowerment in Action: Forum & Awards Honoring Black Wall Street

You’re Invited: The Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum Featuring the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 NoonThurgood Marshall Amenity Center1315 Division Street, Baltimore, MD RSVP to blackwallstreet104.eventbrite.com The public is invited to a powerful and timely gathering: The Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum, taking place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center in West Baltimore. This event will convene local leaders, community members, and changemakers to discuss the State of Black Empowerment in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area. The event will be…

104th Commemoration of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street: The Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum

You’re Invited: The Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum ft. the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center 1315 Division Street, Baltimore, MD Elected Guests include Sen. Ben Brooks (D-10), Del. N. Scott Phillips (D-10), Del. Malcolm Ruff (D-41), Del. Sean Stinnett (D-41) Join Dr. Al Hathaway and BMORENews.com for a powerful gathering of business and political leaders at the Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum. This dynamic event will focus on the State of Black Business in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area — including Baltimore County. With African Americans…

Have You Seen The Doni Glover TV Show on WMAR TV-2, Sundays at 5:30 am (BALTIMORE)?

(BALTIMORE – May 13, 2025) – In case you haven’t heard the news, BMORENews.com publisher Doni Glover is on TV again! That’s right! G. Grant Griffin Media presents The Doni Glover Show on Sundays at 5:30 am on WMAR-TV2 in Baltimore. Missed it? See the shows on demand below: Doni Glover TV Show: Dr. Al Hathaway, Saidah Spinner, & Marsha Jews Doni Glover TV Show: Jacqui Cummings, Charlyn Nater, & The Boss Ladies of Baltimore The Doni Glover TV Show: Akio Evans (Artist) and The Boss Ladies of Baltimore at Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures  Doni Glover TV Show:…