Researchers from Rutgers University and Michigan State University have received a five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to study the long-term effects of structural racism on cognitive aging, physical decline, and frailty in Black Americans.
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Posted inReligion
Rev. Jerome Stephens celebrates retirement at New Shiloh’s 122nd anniversary
New Shiloh Baptist Church celebrated its 122nd anniversary and honored the retirement of the Rev. Jerome Stephens, who has served as director of community outreach for U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and a devoted member of New Shiloh for 47 years.
Posted inHealth
Morgan State University unveils $171 million Health and Human Services Center
Morgan State University has opened its Health and Human Services Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as an academic and research hub for faculty and students, providing essential resources to the Baltimore community and society.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Op-ed: Communities in Baltimore deserve better juvenile services
The Department of Juvenile Services is facing criticism for failing to hold juveniles accountable for committing violent acts, and a new policy has been announced to require electronic monitoring for all youths accused of or charged with a violent felony.
Posted inBaltimore News
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.
Posted inBUSINESS
Sinclair sends cease and desist letter to Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle has received a cease and desist letter from Sinclair Broadcast Group after accusing the media conglomerate of promoting ballot initiatives that aim to diminish Black political power in a recent event posting.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Making change in Baltimore: A progress report on vacant housing
The Greater Baltimore Committee has partnered with Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development (BUILD) to address the vacant housing issue in Baltimore, aiming to redevelop 37,500 vacant properties and lots over a 15-year period.
Posted inBUSINESS
Local crowdfunding campaign ‘CLLCTIVGIVE’ brings in $1.1 million for Black-led social change organizations
CLLCTIVLY hosted CLLCTIVGIVE, a 24-hour crowdfunding campaign that raised $1.12 million for 119 Black-led social change organizations in Baltimore, providing them with no-strings-attached funding to sustain and grow their organizations.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: What the killing of Sonya Massey says about policing and the state of Black people in America
The killing of Sonya Massey by a police officer in her home highlights the societal dehumanization and normalization of violence against Black people, and the need for community control of law enforcement to punish officers who harm people in the community.
Posted inBUSINESS
A Prosperous Tomorrow empowers Baltimore residents with tech skills
Devin Jackson founded A Prosperous Tomorrow, an organization that provides digital literacy and technology career training to Baltimore residents, in order to combat the digital divide in the city and prepare young people for technology certifications.
Posted inDMV News
Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Leader Breeders: Empowering Baltimore City, one youth at a time
Leader Breeders, a non-profit organization founded by Jeanette Wooten and Corin “Tiny” Adams, is transforming the lives of Baltimore youths through academic enrichment, career development, physical therapy, and community engagement.