Morgan State University Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Receives National Accreditation American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Accreditation Marks First for Program in its History BALTIMORE – Morgan State University’s School of Education and Urban Studies (SEUS) Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) was awarded full accreditation by the Council for Accreditation (CFA) of the […]
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Erricka Bridgeford named Executive Director of Baltimore Community Mediation Center
Baltimore Community Mediation Center (BCMC) has named Erricka Bridgeford as Erricka Bridgeford, BCMC Executive Director its new Executive Director. Erricka has a long history with BCMC, having worked as a mediation coordinator with the organization beginning in 2001 before later moving to Community Mediation Maryland (CMM), where she has served as the Director of Training since 2005. In […]
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BCPS news release – Baltimore County Public Schools Recognized Again as a Common Sense District
Baltimore County Public Schools Recognized Again as a Common Sense District Designation acknowledges commitment to digital citizenship TOWSON, MD. – Common Sense, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Baltimore County Public Schools as a 2019-2021 Common Sense District. BCPS has maintained this designation since […]
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Black Business Crawl
Join us on Friday June 19th as we celebrate JUNETEENTH with a Black Business Crawl. Stop by Tightfisted Fashion at 2114 N Charles St Baltimore MD 21218 and other participating black-owned stores, eateries, or online between 12pm-4pm. Park your car and visit our neighbors on North Charles Street! 🚗 See the full list of participants […]
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Beyond the Natural Foundation Offers Tuition-Free Summer Music Camp for Baltimore City Youth Whose Families Are Financially Impacted by COVID-19
Beyond the Natural Foundation Offers Tuition-Free Summer Music Camp for Baltimore City Youth Whose Families Are Financially Impacted by COVID-19 Space is Limited; Slots Filled on a First-Come, First-Served Basis BALTIMORE – With unemployment at historic highs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beyond the Natural Foundation (BTNF), a local nonprofit, is stepping up to provide Baltimore […]
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MSNBC TO EXCLUSIVELY LIVESTREAM INAUGURAL FAITH FOR BLACK LIVES JUSTICECON
MSNBC.com will Livestream Social Justice Conference Featuring Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Rev. Al Sharpton, Color of Change President Rashad Robinson and More NEW YORK (June 18, 2020) – MSNBC will exclusively livestream the first-ever Faith for Black Lives JusticeCon: a path towards freedom — a virtual social justice conference that will take place on Friday, June […]
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Comcast Extends 60 Days of Free Internet Service to New Internet Essentials Customers Through the End of 2020
COMCAST EXTENDS 60-DAYS OF FREE INTERNET SERVICE TO NEW INTERNET ESSENTIALS CUSTOMERS Company’s COVID-19 Commitment to Help Households in Need Access the Internet Now Available Through the End of 2020 PHILADELPHIA – June 18, 2020 – As the current school year comes to an end, school districts across the country are already announcing plans for when […]
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Today is Wear BLUE Friday
Men live sicker and die younger. Wear BLUE was created by Men’s Health Network to raise awareness about the importance of male health and to encourage men to live longer and healthier lives. Wear BLUE Friday means raising awareness of making healthy lifestyle choices, making regular annual visits to the doctor, getting educated on heart […]
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Vanessa Williams To Appear On An All-New “Stars In The House” To Benefit The NAACP Legal Defense Fund
VANESSA WILLIAMS TO APPEAR ON AN ALL-NEW “STARS IN THE HOUSE” TO BENEFIT THE NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE FUND Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will be joined by Janai Nelson, Associate Director-Counsel, NAACP LDF June 24th At 8 PM ET NEW YORK (June 17, 2020) – Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that stage and […]
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WNBA Announces Plan To Tip Off 2020 Season
WNBA ANNOUNCES PLAN TO TIP OFF 2020 SEASON – Each team to play 22 games; regular-season action tips off in late July – – Players to receive full pay, full benefits in modified season – – WNBA 2020 season will feature bold commitment to social justice – NEW YORK, June 15, 2020 – After significant discussions with the […]
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NEWS RELEASE: Harford County Earns Two National Association of Counties Awards for Innovation
Harford County Earns Two National Association of Counties Awards for Innovation BEL AIR, Md., (June 17, 2020) – The National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized Harford County in 2020 with two awards for innovative and effective county government programs. The county was honored with Achievement Awards for its Halloween costume workshop for children who use […]
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FOLLOWING UP: Maryland Historical Society Continues Virtual Program Offerings this Summer
Maryland Historical Society Continues Virtual Program Offerings this Summer BALTIMORE, MD (June 11, 2020) – The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) continues its virtual program offerings, aiming to feature one free program per week for history and culture enthusiasts alike. On Wednesday, June 17, MdHS’s President & CEO Mark Letzer will host a happy hour conversation that will encourage […]