Police are investigating an attack on a 15-year-old African-American youth by a group of men associated with a Jewish community patrol group, which occurred on Nov. 19 in the Upper Park Heights Community of Baltimore. According to a police report, the incident occurred at approximately noon when the boy was traveling on Falstaff Road. After […]
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Local Dance School Celebrates 70 Years as Premier Ballet Training Site
During a time when Blacks were shut out from many of the District’s dance schools, the Jones- Haywood Dance School (JHDS) was created to teach high-quality dance training and arts education to students of all races and economic backgrounds. Today, the school continues to carry that same regime as it celebrates its 70th year. Founded […]
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U.S. Tennis Association Honors Local Legend
On Nov. 13, tennis champion Ann Koger was inducted into the United States Tennis Association’s Middle States Hall of Fame, making her just the third Black and first woman to receive this honor. But her success in the sport hasn’t been easy, as her road to achievement has been strongly challenged by adversity. “She’s been […]
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White Barber in Vermont Dodges Cutting Black Customer’s Hair
A White barber in Vermont is receiving criticism after balking at giving a haircut to a Black would-be patron, according to the Associated Press. Dr. Darryl Fisher, an African American from Taos, N.M. said he stopped by Mike’s Barbershop in Bellows Falls, Vt. on Oct. 5 while visiting medical practitioners and intended to get a […]
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Destroyer Named in Honor of Late Black Naval Officer
The late Vice Adm. Samuel L. Gravely Jr., the first African American to command a warship in the U.S. Navy, is to be honored by having a vessel named for him when the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely is commissioned in Wilmington, N.C. on Nov. 20. “I think in the next 30 years that this ship […]
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Gallaudet University to Host First Annual WORLDEAF Cinema Festival
A collection of talented filmmakers and their unique depictions of deaf culture and topics will vie in the upcoming WORLDEAF Cinema Festival’s filmmaker award competition taking place at Gallaudet University on Nov. 4-7. Seventeen films from seven different countries were chosen to participate in the festival among a staggering 173 submissions. The films, which range […]
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NPR Stands behind Juan Williams Firing
National Public Radio’s chief executive said, Oct. 24, that while she could have handled the Juan Williams’ termination better, she does not regret the decision. “While we stand firmly behind that decision, I regret that we did not take the time to better prepare our messaging and to provide you with the tools to cope […]
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T.I.’s AKOO: Cut From a Different Cloth
Though rapper T.I. may be one of the latest additions to the sprawling list of rappers-turned fashion designers, his clothing line AKOO is certainly in a league of its own. AKOO, (an acronym for A King of One’s Self), is a contemporary men’s clothing line of jeans, hoodies, polo shirts, jackets, sweaters and bags. The […]
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NAACP Releases New Report Detailing Tea Party’s Racist Ties
The NAACP says it can document connections between the Tea Party and racial hate groups in America. The report, titled “Tea Party Nationalism,” was written by the Institute for Research & Education on Human Rights with the support of the NAACP, released Oct. 19 and claims that various groups use Tea Party events as platforms […]
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NPR Fires Juan Williams After Muslim Remarks on the ‘O’Reilly Factor’
After an appearance on Fox News’ the O’Reilly Factor on Oct.20, National Public Radio’s Senior News Analyst Juan Williams was fired from the company after claiming that Muslims make him “nervous” and “worried” on planes. Williams’ comments came after the show’s host Bill O’Reilly asked if the U.S. was facing a “Muslim dilemma.” “Look Bill, […]
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Celebrity Chef Tour Serves Delectable Dishes for Aspiring Culinary Students
Culinary masters at the Celebrity Chef Tour are surely going to delight your taste buds and tickle your fancies with fine wine, serene settings and delicious cuisine. But they’re not doing it solely for your enjoyment—they’re also doing it for a worthy cause. Originally introduced in 2004, the tour began after its creators wanted to […]
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At 72, Local Poet Retains Unblinking ‘Eye’
It’s been eight years since the release of Robert “Sonny” Wood’s first book The Eye of the Poet, yet the 72-year-old’s keen eye for transforming life stories into moving poetry still hasn’t lost focus. Wood has endured enough life experiences to span two lifetimes. In addition to going to prison, he’s also battled drug and […]