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.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted in2024 Elections
Navigating the ballot: Key issues facing voters in the 2024 general election
Black voters are facing a pivotal moment in the upcoming elections, as candidates at national, state and local levels address critical issues such as health disparities, wealth gaps, reproductive rights, voter suppression, and education.
Posted inBaltimore News
‘Keeping the Culture: The Last Twenty-Five Years’ exhibit opens at Morgan State
The James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University is hosting a landmark exhibition titled “Keeping the Culture: The Last Twenty-Five Years” from Sept. 29 to Dec. 13, 2024, featuring an array of African American art, including works from master artists, local legends, and newer voices, celebrating the creativity, resilience, and cultural identity of Black artists.
Posted inNational Sports
Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23
Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown, while Derrick Henry ran for two TDs, as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 30-23 on Oct. 13.
Posted inNational News
A time to help: Red Cross weighs in on how to aid Southeastern communities recovering from back-to-back hurricanes
The American Red Cross and other organizations are working to provide shelter, food, water, and emotional support to communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, while warning against scams and disinformation.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland Supreme Court holds oral arguments at Frederick Douglass High School
The Supreme Court of Maryland visited Frederick Douglass High School to hold off-site oral arguments, providing civic education to students from 15 Baltimore City public schools, private schools and universities.
Posted inReligion
Multiple Catholic church homes set to permanently close in December
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.
Posted inDMV News
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.
Posted inHBCU
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.
Posted inBUSINESS
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.
Posted inBaltimore News
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.
Posted inHBCU
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.