Feb. 26, 2014: An election official checks a voter’s photo identification at an early voting polling site in Austin, Texas (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal appeals court struck down Texas’ voter ID law on Wednesday in a victory for the Obama administration, which had taken the unusual step of bringing […]
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GWUL Hosts Back to School Fest
The Greater Washington Urban League will hold a Back to School Festival on Aug. 15 at the Thurgood Marshal Center for Service & Heritage, 1816 12th Street NW. The festival will have free health screenings, healthy cooking demonstrations, live music, dance, food, and entertainment as well as fun activities for kids including a moon bounce […]
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New Jersey Teen, Shanice Williams to star as Dorothy in NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live!’
Shanice Williams has been cast in the role as Dorothy in The Wiz Live! is set to air on NBC on Dec. 3. (Photo by: Jeff Riedel/NBC) NEW YORK (AP) — NBC has found the young woman who will ease on down the yellow brick road. The network Wednesday unveiled newcomer Shanice Williams from New […]
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National Survey Report: A Majority of Blacks Claim Unfair Treatment by Police
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Blacks in the United States — more than 3 out of 5 — say they or a family member have personal experience with being treated unfairly by the police, and their race is the reason. Half of African-Americans respondents, including 6 in 10 Black men, said they personally had […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Negro League of Legends Hall of Fame Vintage Game
The Negro League of Legends Hall of Fame is hosting an East/West Vintage Game on Aug. 15 at the Prince George’s Stadium, 4101 Crain Hwy. Gates will open at 1 p.m. and the game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. Negro League Players will also have a memorabilia autograph signing. There will also be […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Hip Hop Green Dinner
The Land of Kush, a vegan restaurant in Baltimore, is reaching out to the community to deliver a vegan dining experience geared towards urban youth and young people who identify with the hip hop culture. Come break bread with us on September 18th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Downtown Cultural Art Center […]
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Summer Spirit Festival 2015
This year’s Summer Spirit Festival features Erykah Badu. It’s the Summer Spirit Festival’s 10th anniversary on August 8th at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. This year’s festival features Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton, Tony, Toni, Tone, Floetry, Estelle and more. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the concerts begins at 3 p.m. Purchase tickets […]
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Lauryn Hill at Pier 6
August 7th at 7:30 p.m., Ms. Lauryn Hill will take the stage at Baltimore’s Pier Six Pavilion. She will perform her classic hits from “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” as well as new music from the compilation “Nina Revisited… A Tribute to Nina Simone.” Tickets range from $40 – $125 for the show and doors […]
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Negro League of Legends Hall of Fame Week Reception
The Negro League of Legends Hall of Fame is hosting a reception on Aug. 14. The “They Played for the Game” reception will be held at the Paradigm, 4230_C Forbes Blvd. at 8 p.m. Comedian Marcellus Duckett is expected to attend. Attire is casual. Admission costs $15. For more information, call 240-353- 1748.
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Baltimore Rising: Summoning the Village
Dr. Camara Jones, a physician, will discuss how racism directly affects health and wellness and how certain health policies cause a racial disparity and endanger the safety of communities of color in an event held by the Baltimore Mental Health Alliance on August 21st at Coppin University in the Health and Human Services Building, room […]
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Negro League of Legends Hall of Fame Week Bowling Benefit
The Negro League of Legends Hall of Fame is hosting a bowling benefit on Aug. 14 at the AMF Capitol Lanes, 4601 Cooper Lane. Athletes, entertainers, radio and TV personalities, and Negro League players are expected to attend. It will begin at 1 p.m. The benefit will support the AMF Youth Bowling League. Cash prizes […]
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Dress Like a Millionaire: Fashion Meets Business Savvy
(Photo Courtesy of “Dress Like a Millionaire: Fashion Meets Business Savvy” event page on Facebook) A private showing of fantastic garments and accessories, at a cost savings, will be available at a networking event on Aug. 7 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., at Heydari’s Dress Like a Millionaire: Fashion Meets Business Savvy, 50 Massachusetts […]
