On Nov. 24, members of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity along with Senator Joanne Benson (D-Md.) and Capitol Heights, Md. Mayor Kito A. James will be providing Thanksgiving Day meals and giving away eighty-five (85) turkeys to the residents of the Gateway Village Senior Community in the town. For more information: 202-603-3664.
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New Drum Major for Morgan, Maybe First From Eastern Shore
Jody B. Jones, formerly of Allen, Md., is the new drum major at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Son of community activist Jacqueline Banks Jones and Linwood Jones, Jody obtained this coveted spot after being a leader in the percussion section for years as well as being the only upright and guitar bass player for […]
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Youngest Black Woman to Own a Tag and Title Business in Md.
Kelly Swann has become the youngest African-American woman to own and operate a Tag and Title business in Maryland. MASTER KEY TAG AND TITLE officially opened for business on Nov. 18 at 1933 W. Pratt Street. Swann plans to use a portion of the proceeds from the business to launch a non-profit organization that will […]
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A Festival of Jazz
Enjoy Holiday JazzFest 2013, 2 -5 p.m., Nov. 30 at Church of St. Mary The Virgin, 3121 Walbrook Avenue in Baltimore. Vic Frierson is the special guest for the event that’s always a sell out. Portions of the proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Building Fund. For more information call 410-363-2633 or rlevents2013@gmail.com. The Rev. Charles […]
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Applications Available for Janet and Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts recently announced the ninth annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize. Applications are now being accepted for the prestigious competition which awards a $25,000 fellowship to a visual artist or visual artist collaborators living and working in the Baltimore region. The deadline for […]
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Shop for Thanksgiving at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market and Bazaar
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar is an often overlooked place to shop for festive meals, unique gifts and holiday decorations. Beginning Nov. 24, farmers are invited to sell items beyond what they produce to give market-goers additional options for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals. During this time […]
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Call for Journey Home Board At-Large Member Positions
The Mayor’s Office of Human Services is establishing a Journey Home Board and is seeking applications for two at-large member positions to join the Board in January 2014. The purpose of the Journey Home Board is to increase community-wide commitment, collaboration, planning and capacity to make homelessness rare and brief in Baltimore. The Board will […]
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Veterans Seminar for Health Care Enrollment, Eligibility and Benefits
The Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System is hosting a VA Health Care Enrollment, Eligibility, and Veterans Benefits Seminar, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Dec. 9, at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. This free program is designed to provide an overview of VA programs and services for community health care providers, social workers and […]
Posted inNational News
Wilkins Nomination to Federal Appeals Court Blocked by Senate
Senate Republicans Nov. 18 blocked confirmation of Judge Robert Wilkins, an African-American U.S. District Ct judge President Obama had nominated to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. This is the Republican Party’s latest move to turn aside the president’s judicial and executive branch choices. The progress of the nomination was blocked by a 53-48 vote […]
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Boeing Names Morehouse College’s Ted Colbert Chief Information Officer
Ted Colbert was named chief information officer for the Boeing Company and vice president of its Information Technology organization, the company announced Nov. 11. Colbert, 39, joined Boeing in 2009 after stints with Citigroup and Ford Motor Company. He replaces outgoing CIO Kim Hammonds, and will oversee approximately 8,000 information technology employees, according to The […]
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CIAA Football Championship Game Canceled After Winston-Salem QB Attacked by Va. State Players
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championship football game between Winston-Salem State and Virginia State scheduled for Nov. 16 was cancelled after Winston-Salem State quarterback Ruby Johnson was allegedly attacked by a group of opposing players at a sports banquet the previous day. According to The Associated Press, Johnson was attacked by Virginia State players […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Prince George’s County NAACP Urges Moratorium on Foreclosures
Willieann Lytle of Prince George’s County has lived in the same house in Capital Heights for most of her life. Her three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home with the long driveway was purchased by her family when she was a baby. It was once the meeting place for her extended family; there were boisterous birthday parties, happy holiday […]