by Jalah Blackmon | May 14, 2024 | Thought Leadership
In the wake of a tumultuous chapter of history, COVID-19’s impact on our nation’s mental health continues to echo through our communities. The aftermath of unprecedented isolation, uncertainty, overwhelming collective trauma and grief has highlighted the...
by Jalah Blackmon | Apr 2, 2024 | Nonprofit Leadership, Planning & Implementation
The 411 on Medicaid Expansion Since December 1, 2023, more North Carolinians have access to healthcare coverage through expanded Medicaid. After a decades-long advocacy effort, this expansion addresses a critical gap in healthcare access, particularly for low-income...
by Jalah Blackmon | Mar 12, 2024 | Community Voice, Thought Leadership
Happy Hill Neighborhood Last month, Next Stage CEO, Josh Jacobson, and I had the opportunity to formally tour the Happy Hill neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC. The historically African American community has been disenfranchised and underfunded for decades – but...
