BALTIMORE, MD (November 10, 2021) – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced that the Office of Attorney General (OAG) has been awarded a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant totaling $833,334. The grant, issued through DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will be used to fund a collaborative and comprehensive effort to address hate crimes […]
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United Way of Central Maryland announces new campaign chairs – Rodney Oddoye and Gregory Farno
BALTIMORE, Md. (November 8, 2021) – Throughout the last year, United Way of Central Maryland has worked around the clock to provide what’s needed, where it’s needed most. Today, the organization announced this year’s Campaign Chairs: Rodney Oddoye, senior vice president, governmental and external affairs, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, and Gregory Farno, Maryland regional president, Truist. The pair will […]
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CVS Health announces availability of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine to children ages five to 11 in Washington, DC
Submitted by Amy Thibault | CVS Senior Manager, Corporate Communications CVS Health just announced that 1,700 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide – including two (2) select locations in Washington, DC – are now accepting appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children ages five to 11 years of age, with shots starting on Sunday, 11/7, upon receipt […]
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Black Republican candidates win big election night 2021
Submitted By Janiyah Thomas Black Media Affairs Coordinator Congratulations to all of the Black Republican candidates who made history Tuesday night winning their state-wide and local elections across the country. Republican trailblazer Winsome Sears defied the odds to become the first Black woman elected to serve as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor. On the local level, Black […]
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Baltimore’s own Jason Nelson hits No. 1 on Billboard and Mediabase charts with “Residue”
Gospel Music’s smoothest ambassador and pastor of Maryland’s The Tab church, Jason Nelson. (Courtesy Photo) Gospel’s Smoothest Ambassador JASON NELSON Scores His Fourth No. 1 Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart Hit With “Residue” Physical CD of Current Album “Close” Drops November 5th Baltimore, MD (November 1, 2021): Gospel Music’s smoothest ambassador and pastor of Maryland’s The […]
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Producer Melvin Childs Announces Premiere for “FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY” film
IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE ON THANKSGIVING, NOVEMBER 24TH DISTRIBUTED BY BYRON ALLEN’S ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES Starring Katt Williams, LisaRaye McCoy, Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Jason Mitchell and DC Young Fly and Featuring Latto, Keith Sweat and Lyfe Jennings WATCH THE TRAILER HERE Melvin Childs Presents, the company helmed by producer Melvin Childs, has announced the Detroit premiere […]
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Baltimore Screenwriters Competition ss now open!
The 17th Annual Baltimore Screenwriters Competition Is Now Accepting Entries The Baltimore Film Office at the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is accepting entries for the 17th annual Baltimore Screenwriters Competition. Screenplays may be submitted in both the feature and short categories, and scripts must be set in or able to be […]
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Mayor Scott and City leaders to kick-off winter festivities In Baltimore with the opening of Inner Harbor Ice Rink, sponsored by PNC Bank
Inner Harbor Ice Rink, Christmas Village and other holiday and seasonal activities resume, bringing energy and excitement to Downtown Baltimore WHAT: Over the years, the opening of the Inner Harbor Ice Rink has signaled the start of the holiday season in Baltimore City. On November 12th, Waterfront Partnership will be joined by Baltimore City Mayor […]
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Baltimore Medical System awarded $1.1 million grant for relocation of Middlesex Health Center
American Rescue Plan funding will support new, larger community health center to serve low-income residents in eastern Baltimore County Baltimore (October 26, 2021) – Baltimore Medical System (BMS), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system in Maryland, has been awarded $1,109,730 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to support the relocation […]
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Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission approves final proposed draft maps, encourages Marylanders to create own maps, and comment on proposed Congressional, Senate, and Delegate district maps
(October 25, 2021) BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (Citizens Commission), a balanced commission created by Governor Larry Hogan to draw fair and representative legislative and congressional district maps for the 2022 elections, will hold its final public hearing on Wednesday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Marylanders are encouraged to join and participate […]
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DST awarded $1.1 million to help displaced and underemployed adults continue path to higher education
In September 2021, the Department of Education announced that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. would once again receive a federal Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) grant of $1.1 million to fund our Maryland Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC). MEOC helps unemployed workers, low-wage workers, and returning high school and college students enter or continue a program of […]
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Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day awards $250,000 in NAACP grants to Black businesses across the US
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Entrepreneurs Day, presented by Chase for Business and curated and hosted by Daymond John, the founder and CEO of FUBU and Co-Star of ABC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank, held its second annual celebration of Black business live from the legendary Apollo Theater last night. Anchored by motivating dialogue […]