The Archdiocese of Baltimore is planning to close nine predominantly Black Catholic churches by Christmas Day 2024, due to low attendance and unaffordable maintenance costs, despite the historical racism faced by Black Catholics in the church.
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Grammy-winning singer Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91
Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and other stars, has died at the age of 91 after a long career in music and entertainment.
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Morgan State University hosts 40th Homecoming Gala
Morgan State University held its 40th annual fundraising gala on October 4, with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, WBAL TV Co-Anchor Jenyne Donaldson, and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) in attendance, supporting scholarship funds for current and prospective students.
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Young entrepreneurs shine at Baltimore Children’s Business Fair
The Baltimore Museum of Industry hosted the eighth Baltimore Children’s Business Fair, where young entrepreneurs aged six to 15 showcased their businesses, ranging from self-care kits to skincare products, with the goal of teaching them about entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for themselves.
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Herb Brown celebrates 100th birthday
Herb Brown celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on a cruise at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, recognizing his contributions to the Ashburton community and his role as a power broker in Baltimore’s Black community.
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Baltimore Office of Equity and Civil Rights hosts annual Civil Rights Week
The Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights is hosting Civil Rights Week from Oct. 4-12 to promote education, advocacy, and reflection on civil rights issues, including racial justice, housing equity, and voters rights.
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Angela Alsobrooks, top Democratic senate candidate in Maryland, speaks on economy, reproductive rights with HBCU students
Morgan State University’s campus newspaper, The Spokesman, hosted a forum for students and the public to hear from leading candidates in the race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks discussing gun violence, reproductive rights, and economic goals.
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Center for Technology Access and Training works to close digital divide in Sandtown
Michael Smith’s Center for Technology Access and Training has received a grant from the Abell Foundation to teach youth in Sandtown how to code, and is now providing computer literacy training, coding education, and troubleshooting services to residents in the community.
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United they stand: Dock workers and longshoremen in Baltimore join national strike for better wages and job security
The International Longshoremen’s Association has gone on strike in response to failed wage negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance, demanding a 77% pay increase and job security against automation, which could have a significant impact on the national economy.
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PATIENTS Program receives $9.4 Million grant to start health equity research hub at UMB
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has received $9.4 million in federal funding to serve as a health equity research hub, providing resources and expertise to help Community-Led, Health Equity Structural Interventions (CHESIs) achieve their goals and support community-led health equity research.
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John Amos, beloved ‘Good Times’ star and Emmy-nominated actor, dies at 84
John Amos, the Emmy-nominated actor and pioneering television star who brought to life some of the most beloved characters in entertainment history, has died at age 84 due to natural causes.
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Wealth Diversity Summit celebrates 10 years
The Generational Wealth Diversity Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary by providing resources to minority communities on how to pass down minority-owned businesses, with a panel of entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and insights on the importance of succession planning.