The American Cancer Society and the Los Angeles chapter of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer hosted a 5k walk to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, patient support, and further efforts to end the disease.
Category: Events
AFRO News honors emergency service workers
The AFRO celebrated the bravery and determination of the local emergency services community on Oct. 24, honoring 911 operators and dispatchers who work with the fire department in Baltimore for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BOPA warns that arts community is ‘at extreme risk’ after city moves to cut ties
BOPA has expressed concerns about Baltimore City’s plan to terminate its contract within 90 days, citing the risk it poses to the future of the organization and local arts community.
Author Shadra Strickland hosts a read-along for ‘Jump In!’ at Enoch Pratt Free Library!
Shadra Strickland’s new children’s book, “Jump In!”, celebrates the historically Black tradition of double dutch and encourages readers to get outside and play together.
Upcoming events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
There are a variety of free events happening in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas in October, including financial health summits, voting celebrations, and small business gatherings.
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.
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.
Morgan State Homecoming offers chance to show off campus advancements to alumni, visitors
Morgan State University celebrated its 2024 homecoming with a concert, pep rally, parade, and football game, while also making security enhancements to the campus in response to last year’s mass shooting incident.
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.
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.
Rev. Sharpton, Al B. Sure! partner to reverse Medicare coverage denial for essential post transplant test
Albert “Al B. Sure!” Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton, and the HEiTC Coalition successfully fought for Medicare coverage of crucial post-transplant blood tests, which detect organ rejection and prevent patients from undergoing painful surgical biopsies.
Upper Marlboro hosts the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo’s National Rodeo Finals celebrated its 40th anniversary in Upper Marlboro, Md., highlighting the Black cowboys and cowgirls who helped build the western part of the United States.