Reentering society after incarceration is more than a physical return — it’s an emotional and mental journey. For many, including Trina Seldon, Tonya Hayes and Dewand Sutton, the trauma of prison and lack of support afterward make reintegration challenging. Their stories highlight the urgent need for reentry services that address mental health and help returning citizens truly heal.
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Posted inMental Health
Money woes and mental health: The unspoken struggles of financial stress
Money-related stress weighs heavily on many Black Americans, often manifesting as emotional and mental exhaustion and strained relationships. Experts say historical inequities, ongoing financial disparities and cultural pressures make the burden especially intense and deeply personal.
Posted inMental Health
Anti-trans policies fuel mental health crisis, advocates warn
Transgender youth are facing a growing mental health crisis as a wave of state and federal laws undermine their identities and access to care. Advocates warn that affirming support systems are more critical than ever, especially as suicide rates continue to rise.
Posted inBaltimore News
Doris Cole: Remembering a bright light
Doris Cole is remembered as a radiant, graceful woman whose unwavering love, deep faith and joyful presence touched everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength and inspiration.
Posted inTechnology
How artificial intelligence could close gaps in mental health care for women and girls
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help close persistent gaps in mental health care for Black women and girls by improving access, affordability and cultural relevance. Experts say when designed with intention, AI tools can offer early intervention, personalized support and relief for overburdened care systems.
Posted inMental Health
Behind the bet: The mental toll of problem gambling
Problem gambling doesn’t just impact a person’s wallet — it can deeply affect their mental health, often co-occurring with or intensifying conditions like depression, anxiety and substance use disorder. Experts say the growing accessibility of betting, especially online, raises serious concerns about how quietly and quickly gambling-related harms can take hold.
Posted inMental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month: Elevating teen voices and the parents who listen
Teen mental health advocate Peyton Griffin and her mother Brittany Williams are sharing their journey with mental health. The two emphasize the importance of early support, therapy and compassionate listening. Their story highlights how open dialogue and emotional awareness can change lives.
Posted inMaryland News
Moore approves major school funding legislation at third bill signing of 2025
Governor Wes Moore signed the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act to improve education and tackle the state’s teacher shortage through updated funding and support. Although there were proposed budget cuts, lawmakers restored money for community schools, which mainly serve low-income and Black students across Maryland.
Posted inHBCU
Racial Healing: How a murder united an HBCU and a mostly-White university
Eight years after the racially motivated killing of Army-bound ROTC student Richard Collins III, his legacy lives on through scholarships, symposia, and a joint BSU-UMD alliance dedicated to combating systemic racism and promoting social justice on college campuses.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Man charged with murder in the death of LA-area technical college dean
A security guard has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Cameisha Denise Clark, the newly promoted dean of student affairs at Spartan College near Los Angeles, in what officials suspect was a case of workplace violence.
Posted inNational News
MLK bust quietly removed from Oval Office
The iconic bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., once a focal point in the Oval Office during the Obama and Biden years, has been relocated. In this photo, the sculpture can be seen in the foreground as President Barack Obama meets with Dr. Clarence B. Jones, visiting professor at the University of San Francisco and scholar writer in residence for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research & Education Institute, in the Oval Office, Feb. 2, 2015. Jones worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the “I Have a Dream” speech.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
DC to host historic 50th anniversary Pride and WorldPride 2025 amid rising challenges
Washington, D.C. will celebrate 50 years of Pride with an unprecedented three-week event, coinciding with WorldPride 2025 and themed “The Fabric of Freedom,” highlighting the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and global solidarity. Despite political setbacks and funding withdrawals, organizers remain steadfast in their mission to celebrate progress, amplify visibility, and defend hard-won rights at a pivotal moment for the community.