Book Banned Week is a protest against literature censorship, with the American Library Association reporting a 65% increase in targeted titles in 2023, and organizations like Freedom to Read and PEN America fighting against book bans in public schools.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Comic-Con is back from Sept. 20-22
Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 25th annual convention, inviting comic book enthusiasts to meet creators, access exclusive merchandise, attend panels, and participate in cosplay contests.
Posted inHealth
4 ways to support K-12 students’ mental health
Baltimore Therapy Group is hosting free virtual workshops for parents and caregivers to provide resources and tools to address mental health issues in K-12 students, including signs to look out for and ways to support them.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
5 ways to implement ‘zero waste’ lifestyle
Zero Waste Week, Sept. 4-8, encourages individuals to reduce their waste and be more sustainable, with tips including buying in bulk, turning off water while brushing teeth, using what you have, using reusable items, and making eco-friendly swaps.
Posted inHBCU
Maryland Public Television highlights Black colleges and universities with fifth annual HBCU Week
Maryland Public Television is celebrating HBCU Week from September 2-8 with 30 hours of HBCU-based content and 12 premiere films, featuring stories about arts, music, history, and sports.
Posted inBlack History
National Council of Negro Women to celebrate 50th Bethune Height Recognition Program
The Bethune Height Recognition Program of the National Council of Negro Women’s Mid-Atlantic Region will celebrate its 50th anniversary on September 7 with a luncheon featuring over 400 guests and raising funds for NCNW in the name of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy Irene Height.
Posted inCivil Rights
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights honors local leaders
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights held a gala to honor Governor Wes Moore, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police Colonel Roland L. Butler Jr., and President and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance Lisa Rice for their service to the state.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Thousands of bookworms flock to the capital to attend National Book Festival
The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival took place on Aug. 24 at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, featuring two-time Emmy Award-winning television host Tamron Hall and over 90 authors, book signings, and book reading sessions for children.
Posted inEvents
AFRO Tea set for return to nation’s capital – See Pictures
The AFRO will host its annual D.C. High Tea on September 7, 2024, honoring Angela Alsobrooks, Eleanour Holmes Norton, Cora Masters Barry, and Sharon Pratt for their significant contributions to the Black community.
Posted inBaltimore News
Police search for suspects after Baltimore mass shooting leaves one dead, seven injured
A mass shooting in East Baltimore on August 18 left one person dead and seven injured, with Baltimore police searching for suspects and Mayor Scott announcing a coordinated neighborhood stabilization response to help the community heal.
Posted inNational News
Kamala Harris endorsed for president by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, other Maryland leaders
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election, joining other prominent Democrats in their support of her candidacy.
Posted inBREAKING NEWS
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to endorse Kamala Harris for president
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is set to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election on July 22, following a Zoom call hosted by Win With Black Women that raised over 1.5 million dollars.