Pass the Salt: Spiritual Poetry, Prophetic Messages and Empowering Quotes to Awaken the Conscience and Revive the Spirit Prince George’s County, Md.-based pastor and author Anita G. Naves looked to the Bible when writing her second book, Pass the Salt. The founder and CEO of the county’s Youthfest hopes to inspire the masses with her […]
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Shirley Sherrod to Speak at Metropolitan A.M.E.
Shirley Sherrod, former Georgia director of rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will speak during the 9 a.m. service on Sept. 18 at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church located at 1518 M St. N.W. Sherrod, who was forced to resign after a conservative blogger posted video excerpts of a speech she made and distorted the […]
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Texas Congresswoman Repays Foundation after Error
Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson said she has repaid approximately $31,000 to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) after acknowledging that she had violated the group’s rules by giving awards to four of her relatives and a staff member’s two children, The Associated Press reported. “Much of my district office casework benefits people outside my […]
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Starbucks and NAACP Team for National Spoken Word Tour
The NAACP and Starbucks have partnered to launch the One Nation Spoken Word Showcase Tour, a youth empowerment tour that will travel to Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston and Washington, D.C. In each city, the tour will bring a number of activities for young adults and teens, including empowerment seminars at local […]
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Hundreds to March for Sickle Cell Anemia Victims
One hundred years ago, Chicago physician Dr. James Herrick reported anemia characterized by “peculiar elongated and sickle shaped” red blood cells in Walter Clement Noel, “an intelligent negro of 20,” who had left Grenada to study dentistry at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery. It was a discovery that changed the medical landscape—and that of […]
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President Obama Talks Jobs, Health Care on ‘Tom Joyner’ Show
As Democrats prepare for uncertain midterm elections, President Barack Obama is attempting to rally Black voters. He recently called the syndicated “Tom Joyner Morning Show” before a scheduled televised press conference, where he stressed the slow but steady job growth trend and increases in the private sector. Obama likened the economy to a hospital patient […]
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Nation’s Top Black Lawyers, Zeta Phi Beta Honor National Leaders
On Sept. 15, the National Bar Association (NBA) along with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, honored U.S. Trade Representative Ronald Kirk with its Presidential Award of Merit for Equal Justice and current and past chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) with its Presidential Award of Merit. The awards were presented in the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel’s […]
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Help Seniors ‘Age in Place’
Age-In-Place, a nonprofit department of the Seabury Resources for Aging, seeks participants for a community volunteer fair at the National Mall on Sept. 25. In addition to learning about volunteer opportunities in the metro area, community members are needed to help with the event’s planning, logistics, set-up and more. Event coordinator Tawana Moore said national […]
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Meteorologist Lynette Charles Joins ABC2 Storm Team
“I am so excited to have Lynette join our weather team. Her knowledge, energy and enthusiasm are infectious;” says News Director Kelly Groft in a statement. “We are fortunate that she joins the team already knowing the lay of the land and knowing how important weather is to ABC2 News viewers.” Charlesbegan her career at […]
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Judge Marcella Holland Begins Term as New Chair of National Bar Association Judicial Council
Baltimore City Circuit Administrative Judge Marcella Holland has begun her term as the new chair of the National Bar Association Judicial Council. Judge Holland was sworn into office during the association’s 85th Annual Meeting, held last month in New Orleans. ??Judge Holland has served on the Baltimore City Circuit Court since September 1997, and was […]
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Pancreatic, Liver Specialist Joins Saint Agnes Medical Staff
Saint Agnes Hospital recently introduced Baltimore-based doctor Steven Cunningham as the newest member of its medical staff. The Johns Hopkins-trained pancreatic and liver surgery specialist is also board-certified in general surgery. Dr. Cunningham’s arrival supports Saint Agnes’ Cancer Institute, known for its skilled clinical leadership, state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive treatment and patient service programs. Long […]
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Two Baltimore Schools Receive National Arts Awards
Each year, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents its National Schools of Distinction in Arts Education Awards to public schools that have “ensured a creative educational environment for outstanding student achievement.” This year, two Baltimore school were among the institutions recognized from Maryland. Roland Park Elementary/Middle School and Sudbrook Magnet Middle […]