In a feat of academic prowess, teamwork and leadership, GapBuster Leaders-In-Training students in NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) Jr. chapters emerged victorious from the Fall Regional Conference for Region II of the National Society of Black Engineers, Nov. 8-10, in Charlotte, N.C. The students, from high and middle schools in Montgomery and Prince George’s […]
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GOSPEL ARTIST JOSHUA ROGERS RELEASES SOPHOMORE PROJECT UNCONDITIONAL
The year after a major win on any reality singing competition, is often the telling year. It’s the year that makes or breaks an artist, and determines if they can stand on their own two feet. The second project, for such artists, is just as telling – it represents whether singers can develop into their […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church Rings in Holiday Season with ‘Living’ Christmas Tree
The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church in the District is once again celebrating the Christmas season with a “living” Christmas tree event on Dec. 6-8. Featuring a powerful blend of music, drama, mime, and dance, this unique worship experience will be highlighted by a replica of a Christmas tree that stands over six tiers tall. Among […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Sister 4 Sisters Network to Host Scholarship Awards Gala
The Sisters 4 Sisters Network is celebrating 10+ years promoting and supporting women-owned businesses with a Scholarship and Awards Gala on Nov. 15 2013 at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Md. The event will include music, fine dining and fun for all. Formal attire is required and scholarships will be presented. For more […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service and the Better Opportunity for Singles Soldiers (BOSS) organization will host their annual Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 16 at the JBM-HH Community Center in Fort Meyer, Va. The dinner is free and open to all service members and their families. For more information: 703-618-4344.
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Group Hosts Family Day
The Diaconate Board of the Peoples Congregational UCC is pleased to announce that a Friends and Family Worship Service will be held on November 17 during the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at the church located at 4704 13th St. N.W. The speaker for both services will be the Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk. Music […]
Posted inBaltimore News
100 Black Women Elects McNeill-Emery as National President
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women elected Michele McNeill-Emery of Baltimore as its new national president during 16th biennial conference at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, Oct. 9-13. Michele succeeds M. DeLois Strum formerly of Indianapolis, now of Annapolis, who served as the organization’s president for four years. The Coalition, a 32-year old […]
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Unified Community Connections Presents Can Do Award
Unified Community Connections, which serves children and adults with disabilities throughout Maryland, presented the Samuel A. Tucker Memorial Can Do Award to Jarred Aaron Jones. Jones, 16 years old and diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age, attended the agency’s Delrey School and currently attends Kenwood High School in Essex, Md. “This award is […]
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Reginald F. Lewis’ Birthday to Be Marked at Namesake High School in Baltimore
Reginald F. Lewis, former CEO and founder of TLC Beatrice will be remembered by students, teachers, and staff of the Reginald F. Lewis High School, with a brief birthday celebration during a special forum, Dec. 5. Principal Daric Jackson will welcome Loida Lewis and Carolyn Fugett, Lewis’ widow and mother respectively, as guests. The keynote […]
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Rosa Pryor Fund Makes It Happen for Young Musicians
“A child’s gift is your to give.” – The Rosa Pryor Scholarship Fund
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LEGENDARY EDUCATORS RECOGNIZED: THE FAITHFUL ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN
NcouragED, an organization working to reduce teacher burnout, is hosting its first annual NcouragED Educator Legend’s Luncheon, Nov. 16, at the Shiloh Christian Community Church, 825 Yale Avenue, in Baltimore. Educators from the mid-Atlantic region who have made significant contributions to the field of education over longstanding careers will be presented with the NcouragED Educator […]
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ROCKIN’ AROUND THE FESTIVAL OF TREES
Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees, the East Coast’s largest holiday extravaganza, also known as Santa’s theme park, will return to the Maryland State Fairgrounds Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, with fairyland forests, a gingerbread town, a toy train garden, shopping, holiday activities and entertainment for all ages. It will feature more than 600 decorated […]