The National Black Caucus of State Legislators is hosting its 48th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., featuring discussions on health, education, transportation, labor policy, diversity and inclusion, and social justice, with a highlight being a panel of seven Black state House Speakers and one State Senate President.
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Posted inNAACP
PRESS ROOM: NAACP launches innovative $200 million fund of funds to transform the venture capital landscape
The NAACP has launched NAACP Capital, a fund of funds that will invest in fund managers and startups focused on closing gaps facing communities of color, with a goal of raising $200 million.
Posted inBlack History
PRESS ROOM: Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, at 109, casts vote for Kamala Harris
Lessie Benningfield Randle, one of the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has cast her ballot for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, citing her desire for a world where taking care of their parents is not a financial struggle and women are free.
Posted inHealth
PRESS ROOM: Meharry Medical College and Oracle collaborate to advance healthcare access, innovation and education
Oracle Health and Meharry Medical College have announced a non-binding MOU to establish a health technology education and research collaborative, a health innovation hub, a community care and wellness center, and a research collaborative.
Posted inHealth
PRESS ROOM: HopeWell Cancer Support partners with Morgan CARES—Brings cancer support services to Baltimore City families
HopeWell Cancer Support, in partnership with Morgan CARES, is launching its Family Circle Program in East Baltimore in September 2024, offering free creative programs and services to adults diagnosed with cancer, their caregivers, and youth.
Posted inBaltimore Events
PRESS ROOM: Registration now open for the 2024 Baltimore Together Summit
The Baltimore Together Summit, a gathering of community, government, and business leaders, will discuss strategies for inclusive economic growth and celebrate milestones from the past year, including the launch of the Baltimore Economy Dashboard and Downtown RISE.
Posted inNational News
PRESS ROOM: The National Civil Rights Museum announces 33rd Freedom Award honorees
The National Civil Rights Museum will honor civil rights activist Xernona Clayton, civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee at the 33rd Freedom Awards, which will be held on October 17, 2024, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN.
Posted inU.S. Government
PRESS ROOM: VA awards $4.3M in cooperative agreements to states, territories to help understand and prevent veteran suicide
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded more than $4.3 million in cooperative agreements to states and territories to fund and provide technical assistance to suicide mortality review committees, aiming to identify and characterize local suicide deaths and inform Veteran suicide prevention strategies.
Posted inU.S. Government
PRESS ROOM: Justice Department sues Wisconsin townships to ensure accessible voting
The Justice Department has filed a complaint against the Town of Thornapple and the State of Wisconsin for violating Section 301 of the Help America Vote Act, and has secured an agreement with the Town of Lawrence to resolve its complaint alleging HAVA violations.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
PRESS ROOM: Capital B’s Black political power tour heads to 5 battleground states
Capital B, a Black-led local and national news organization, is continuing its cross-country tour with stops in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, and Arizona, aiming to educate Black voters ahead of the 2024 election.
Posted in2024 Elections
PRESS ROOM: Maryland State Board of Elections reminds Marylanders of the benefits of serving as election judges and election pages
The Maryland State Board of Elections is encouraging Marylanders aged 16 and older to serve as election judges and election pages for the 2024 Presidential General Election, with eligible 14-15-year-olds able to serve as Election Day Pages.
Posted inSports
New pro football team, Baltimore Lightning, to hold tryoutsÂ
The Baltimore Lightning, a new professional football team in Baltimore, will hold open tryouts for its 2025 season on September 14, 2024 at New Town High School in Owings Mills, Md, with the team aiming to bridge the gap in international professional football by delivering the highest level of American Football.