Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with officials from 16 states and Washington, D.C., is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to lift restrictions on mifepristone, a key drug used in medication abortions. The coalition argues the FDA’s requirements are unnecessary, medically unjustified, and place undue burdens on patients and providers, especially in rural and underserved communities.
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Black Voters Matter relaunches expands We Fight Back Campaign amid constant attacks
Black Voters Matter has relaunched its We Fight Back campaign, expanding its focus from voting rights to strengthening Black communities through healthcare advocacy, environmental justice, legal support, youth engagement and mutual aid networks. The campaign aims to resist rollbacks in civil rights and democracy while building lasting political and economic power.
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Black Church and Black Press unite to empower Black America
By Black Press USA Newswire Nashville, TN — July 25, 2025: In a historic announcement, a coalition of leading Black faith organizations and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) unveiled a strategic partnership and plan to confront systemic disparities impacting African American communities nationwide. Dr. Boise Kimber, president of the National Baptist Convention, USA; Bishop […]
Posted inBaltimore Events
BMore Bald Expo 2025 invites the world to celebrate bald beauty, bold identity and Black empowerment — Aug. 8-10 at Baltimore’s BWI Corridor
The inaugural BMore Bald Expo 2025 will take place Aug. 8-10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore–BWI Airport, celebrating bald beauty, Black identity and empowerment. Created by Malaika-Tamu Cooper of Dreadz N Headz, the weekend features shopping, workshops, panels, live entertainment and signature events like the “Bald Night Out” Gala and “Be Bald ’Bout It” Brunch.
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Morgan State University’s economic impact soars to $1.5 billion statewide
Morgan State University, an HBCU located in Baltimore, Md., is touting its economic clout. A recent study shows the institution contributes $1.5 billion to the state economy every year, including nearly $71 million in state tax from 8,200 jobs across Maryland.
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Baltimore’s Happy Nappy Day celebrates culture and creativity
Happy Nappy Day + Poets in the Park returns July 13, transforming Gwynn Oak Park into a vibrant celebration of natural beauty, hip-hop and community.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Zion Baptist Church champions affordable senior housing in Ward 4
The Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd Sr. calls for Ward 4 seniors to age in place with dignity through the church’s new housing initiative.
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Swanisha Hinton receives The Arc Baltimore’s Visionary Leadership Award
Swanisha Hinton is the 2025 Visionary Leadership Award recipient at The Arc Baltimore’s Catalyst for Change Awards Ceremony, recognizing her impact on advocacy and person-centered care.
Posted inEducation
Disney Dreamers Academy now accepting applications for popular mentorship program at Walt Disney World
Applications are now open for the 2026 Disney Dreamers Academy, a mentorship program that selects 100 high school students nationwide for an all-expenses-paid, life-changing experience at Walt Disney World. The program equips teens from diverse backgrounds with leadership skills, career insights, and inspiration to pursue their dreams.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Free Independence Day Lyft rides offered throughout Greater Washington to prevent drunk driving
To reduce drunk driving during one of the deadliest holidays for traffic fatalities, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer free Lyft rides on July 4 from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. on July 5 across the D.C. metro area. The SoberRideⓇ initiative, which covers up to $15 of a Lyft fare, aims to prevent impaired driving and save lives during Independence Day celebrations.
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Gov. Moore announces first Road to Careers funding recipients to promote high-skill workforce development
Gov. Wes Moore has announced the first $4 million in Road to Careers grants, aimed at training nearly 1,200 Marylanders for high-demand construction and transportation jobs. The initiative targets historically underserved communities, offering wraparound services to support career development and help close the racial wealth gap.
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Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship convenes entrepreneurs, investors and HBCU leaders for Empowerment Summit
Howard University and the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship are hosting the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together innovators, investors, and HBCU leaders to foster business growth, collaboration and economic impact.