BUGSS has partnered with Red Emma's, a local leftist coffeeshop, to craft a science filled evening. This event invites local scientists to talk about the research that they are conducting right here in Charm City. Visit Red Emma's this weekend to learn more!

This past May, Dr. Dr. Tiara C. Willie was appointed to Associate Professor in the Johns Hopkins BSPH Department of Mental Health. Everyone say congratulations, Dr. Willie!

Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth celebrates the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, emphasizing the freedom, education, and achievement of African Americans.

Hello August! We are more than halfway through with the year. How do you plan on making the most of it?

This year's #16DaysofActivism against gender-based violence is a call for a world in which digital spaces are safe for women and girls. According to UN Women, 16-58% of women and girls face digital violence. This year, remember that there is #NoExcuse for online abuse.

At the 2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit, Dr. Willie was joined by Drs. Charvonne Holliday Nworu and Michele Decker to discuss strategies to protect women in the United States. Visit the link in our bio to watch the panel! #mochalab#womenhealth #americanhealth

Welcome Yulin "Nicole" Li, one of our new Content Creators! Nicole is a master’s student in the Johns Hopkins Communication program with a focus on health and digital track. Her work centers on creating clear, engaging digital materials that support public health outreach.

The MOCHA Lab’s qualitative postdoc Shawnice Johnson presented at NCFR! Poster: “Black mothers as anchors: Resilience and well-being in the face of societal disruption,” – COVID-19’s impact on Black mother-child dyads’ mental health & family resilience barriers/facilitators.

Congrats, Dr. Brenice Duroseau, for successfully defending her dissertation titled "Reimagining HIV prevention: Unveiling opportunities to strengthen sexual reproductive health services and promote HIV prevention for cisgender Black women in Maryland." #mochalab #womenhealth

When we chat about sexual health or PrEP, the most important stuff is usually the part no one says out loud. Use the Screaming Silences Framework to dig deeper: ask what’s hidden, not just what’s said. Then build health strategies that center their experiences. #MOCHALab #PrEP

Welcome Anaya Caamano, our new Community Engagement and Outreach Assistant!👏 Anaya is a senior double majoring in Psychology and Writing Seminars, with a passion for health psychology and community engagement.

The end of the year can bring joy, but also pressure, exhaustion, and emotional heaviness. If you’re feeling it, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Baltimore is home to community-rooted organizations committed to supporting Black mental health with dignity and equity. #mochalab

Welcome Nicole Dia, our new Community Engagement and Outreach Assistant!👏 Nicole is a fourth-year undergraduate student double majoring in Molecular & Cellular Biology and Public Health on the pre-medicine track.

Wishing you a warm, peaceful holiday season! Our hope for a just future lies in our collective commitment to each other. May your end-of-year be filled with joy and reflection. Happy holidays to all!