Coppin State University held its 2026 Homecoming week, featuring the competitive cooking event “Coppin Chopped: The Black Table”, which celebrated Black culture and food, with the winning team taking home the Golden Spatula Award.
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Army (Ret.) Col. Edna W. Cummings uplifts Six Triple Eight women in new memoir
Army (Ret.) Col. Edna Cummings held a signing event in Baltimore at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum on March 7 for her book, “A Soldier’s Life: A Black Woman’s Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion.”
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‘A Soldier’s Life’ writer and 6888 champion set to give author’s talk at Lewis Museum
Edna W. Cummings, retired army veteran, is set to host an author talk at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on March 7 in honor of Women’s History Month.
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Protecting the source: Tom Miller Week rallies support to preserve iconic murals
This week creatives and art lovers everywhere are celebrating the sixth annual Tom Miller Week, an annual time to honor the life and legacy of the Baltimore artist. The 2026 celebration is focused on restoring and preserving Miller’s work.
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Cardi B. says she’s too pretty to be single as tour continues
Cardi B. is loudly confirming her split from New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs all along her tour route, which will conclude on April 18 in Atlanta.
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‘Blacktastic!’ virtual festival brings history to life
Arts for Learning Maryland is presenting the sixth annual “Blacktastic! A Virtual Festival of Maryland Black History and Culture” on February 26th, featuring performances, field trips, and interviews with teaching artists, in order to educate youth about Black History Month and its importance.
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Upcoming Black History Month events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
This Black Month History, the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area is full of events for the entire family. Take a look at this month’s community calendar to get an idea of happenings in your area.