Friends, In the midst of uncertainty, it has been uplifting to hear affirmations of support from so many of you. I echo your care and concern in these challenging times and would like to take the opportunity to share where we are as an organization and how you can help. Just as we have always […]
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Posted inAfro Briefs, Baltimore Community, Baltimore News, BUSINESS, NEWS
Library Media Specialist at Loch Raven Technical Academy Earns Grant To Promote Reading, Anti-Bullying
Library media specialist at Loch Raven Technical Academy earns grant to promote reading, anti-bullying TOWSON, MD. – Tatanisha Love, library media specialist at Loch Raven Technical Academy, has been granted a $1,000 Inspire Special Event Grant from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the Inspire Special Grant Subcommittee. The grant is sponsored by […]
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Downtown Partnership Names Shelonda Stokes Interim President
DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP NAMES SHELONDA STOKES INTERIM PRESIDENT Stokes, the organizations’ current board chair, steps into the top position; Search for the successor to outgoing President, Kirby Fowler, is slowed by the coronavirus pandemic BALTIMORE – Shelonda Stokes, President and CEO of greiBO Media and long-time Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) board member will step in […]
Posted inCoronavirus, HBCU, Health, National News, NEWS
FAMU Faculty and Students Engaged by Florida Health Department to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic
For Immediate Release March 24, 2020 FAMU Faculty and Students Engaged by Florida Health Department to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic Eight Florida A&M University (FAMU) public health professors and students have been recruited by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) to help fight the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The “FAMU 8 Strike COVID-19 Team” includes four faculty and four students. Seven of the FAMU team members are […]
Posted inBaltimore Community, Baltimore Government, Baltimore News, Coronavirus, NEWS, POLITICS
Mayor Young Releases COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness
PRESS RELEASE Mayor Young Releases COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young released his COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness. This plan is an effort to mitigate risk for individuals in this vulnerable population. Mayor Young directed the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services […]
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“I Am More Than My Hair” Wins “Best Documentary Short” At ‘Through Women’s Eyes’ International Film Festival 2020
Alyscia Cunningham’s powerful new film tells the inspirational stories of females who experienced hair loss due to a health-related condition. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND—Filmmaker Alyscia Cunningham’s empowering documentary, I Am More Than My Hair won the “Best Documentary Short” award at the Through Women’s Eyes (TWE) International Film Festival 2020. The award-winning documentary features inspirational stories […]
Posted inCoronavirus, NEWS, Washington D.C. News
COVID-19 Update: Fairfax County Government Facilities Closed To Public
To the Fairfax County Community, Starting Friday, March 27, at 5 pm, Fairfax County will close all government buildings and facilities to the public, until further notice. The County government remains open for business online, via phone, and by mail. A full list of services that can be done online and by phone is here. […]
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NAACP BALTIMORE & HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST CORONAVIRUS TELE-TOWN HALL BRIEFING
Baltimore City Branch For Immediate Release NAACP BALTIMORE PARTNERS WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST CORONAVIRUS TELE-TOWN HALL BRIEFING Rev. Kobi Little and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Work to Increase Sharing of Information During COVID-19 Health Crisis BALTIMORE, MD – In response to the growing coronavirus (COVID 19 health crisis, the Baltimore National Association for the […]
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Women’s History Month: An Agenda
AN AGENDA FOR BLACK WOMEN A PATH TO EMPOWERMENT AND TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE This Women’s History Month, I call upon each of us to play a greater role in the sociopolitical and economic progression of women. I call upon each of us to play a participatory role of changing outcomes and the expansion of influence of […]
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Congresswoman Johnson Announces $2.8 Million in Federal Funding for Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced that the Children’s Medical Center Dallas has been awarded $2,880,612 from the U.S. Department of Health And Human Services for the Childrens Graduate Medical Education Program. “In our current times, it is more critical now than ever that we support and expand our medical workforce to […]
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Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business
UPDATE: Governor Hogan announced new COVID-19 business relief programs on March 23. These resources are available through the Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor. The entire state of Maryland has received designation for SBA assistance. Small businesses can apply here. Maryland’s COVID-19 Business Response The State of Maryland has taken far-reaching and proactive steps to minimize the […]
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Perishable Food Rescue in 7th District on the First Day of Spring
The Late Congressman Elijah Cummings Would Be Proud Baltimore, Maryland The late Elijah Cummings’s words echoed in a West Baltimore City neighborhood late last week, showing that his constituency is honoring his famed plea, “Wake up America—we are better than this!” On the first day of Spring 2020, a group of dedicated volunteers picked up Cummings’ metaphorical relay […]
