Lydia W. Mussenden, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Links Inc. and the Pierians, passed away in Baltimore at the age of 97, leaving behind her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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How one Maryland bill could overregulate online advertising and hurt small business
Six years ago, my business partner caught a glimpse of his reflection in a Washington, D.C. office building. He saw a polished professional wearing a suit, tie and spiffy shoes–and […]
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals gets it right on Maryland gun ownership
By Andrellos Mitchell There shall be no abridgment of the Second Amendment right to bear arms. Period! On Nov. 21 a federal appeals court struck down Maryland’s licensing requirements for […]
Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars named for 2023
Disney’s UNCF program introduces a new FX-supported scholarship in honor of legendary director John Singleton for students pursuing directing and producing in the next academic year; Andscape, Rhoden Fellowship, and […]
Stories behind the Trail of Tears for every state it passed through
Written by Nicole Caldwell Ed Lallo // Getty Images Stories behind the Trail of Tears for every state it passed through Markers and remnants of the Trail of Tears stretch […]
The newest form of school discipline: Kicking kids out of class and into virtual learning
Written by Carly Graf Canva The newest form of school discipline: Kicking kids out of class and into virtual learning It wasn’t the first time Ventrese Curry’s granddaughter had gotten […]
Maryland General Assembly must address violent repeat offenders and juvenile crime
By Ryan Coleman The community, the Randallstown NAACP, members of the General Assembly from both political parties, the governor’s office, the mayor’s office, the county executive office, police and state’s […]
Celebrating the Life of Reginald Haysbert Sr
Dreamlife Worship Center | Friday 29, 20234111 Deer Park Road, Randallstown, MD 21133Family Hour: 11:00am | Memorial Service 12:00pm The Haysbert Family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be […]
Time is running out to heal our nation
By: Ben “BostonBen” Haith While I greatly respect President Joe Biden, I believe that we need a human leader who will prioritize transforming our country into a non-violent and peaceful […]
It’s time to address Parkinson’s Disease in the Black community
By Valerie Gibson Too many African Americans with Parkinson’s disease experience invisibility when it comes to their medical care. In fact, no one in the Parkinson’s healthcare community even has […]
Baltimore’s Center Stage names Stevie Walker- Webb as new artistic director
By Special ReleaseBaltimore Center Stage altimore Center Stage announced today that Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award winning director Stevie Walker-Webb will join the company as artistic director. Walker-Webb will assume […]