Geraldine Morgan Gunn Geraldine Morgan Gunn, a Baltimore native who was a health care industry professional for more than 30 years, died June 19. She was 74. A graduate of Frederick Douglass High School, she attended nursing school. She joined Bon Secours Hospital after nursing school as a nursing assistant and was part of the […]
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Remembering Fannie Lou Hamer – Part I
Freedom Summer 1964: “History does not refer merely, or even principally, to the past. On the contrary, the great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” –James Baldwin Since “winners” write […]
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Edwards Statement Commemorating Father’s Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2014 Contact: Dan Weber/Benjamin Gerdes (202) 225-8699 Edwards Statement Commemorating Father’s Day Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement to commemorate Father’s Day, observed on Sunday, June 15th. “On Father’s Day, we show special appreciation and pay tribute to fathers who do so much for our […]
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‘Let’s Talk About It’
Title: ‘Let’s Talk About It’ Author: Dr. Tara Doaty-Mundell Release Date: April 9, 2014 Dr. Tara Doaty-Mundell holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Howard University, and has obtained certifications in evidenced-based practices for parent and child attachment and has worked with parents and families for 15 years. She has developed curricula on family dynamics, […]
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Continuing the Work of Freedom Summer
Racism is still alive and well in Mississippi and throughout this country just as it was in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. This clearly suggests there is much work to be done. When we look at those in control of things in this country, we see, for the most part, things are in the hands […]
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The Maryland Zoo Late May & June 2014 Events Schedule
BALTIMORE, MD – June, at last! School is almost out, and at The Maryland Zoo we have some special events that are sure to please. Most events are free with paid Zoo admission (or FREE if you are a Zoo member) unless noted by the ($) symbol. For tickets and event information, please visit our […]
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An Organ Gift Spells New Life
Did you know that African Americans are 3 times more likely to suffer from kidney failure than Caucasians? Did you know kidney failure is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States? Or that approximately 4.9 million African Americans over 20 years of age are living with either diagnosed or undiagnosed chronic kidney […]
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Raise the Wage: White House Releases New Interactive Minimum Wage Maps
The White House— Today, the White House released new interactive maps highlighting the positive effects of raising the national minimum wage for hard-working Americans across the country, which would increase earnings for millions of workers and boost the bottom lines of businesses across the country. The maps can be found HERE. In his State of the […]
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Delaware State University Awarded Historic $1,050,000 for Osher Reentry Scholarships
Delaware State University has received a historic $1,050,000 grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation to permanently establish DSU’s Osher Reentry Scholarship Endowment, ensuring that significant scholarships will be annually available to nontraditional students. The Bernard Osher Foundation’s grant is also the largest scholarship contribution from a private source in the University’s 123-year history. The Osher […]
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The real information on the Conaway campaign
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify fact from fiction in your latest article, “Cheatham’s Campaign Slammed by Posters,” as well as give the readers of this historic publication a glimpse into the real Conaway campaign designed for the citizens of this great city. First and foremost, any indirect insinuation that I, or […]
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Rep. John Lewis Presents Congressional Gold Medal Replica to Tuskegee Airman Harry Rock
DECATUR Ga. — Heroically they fought and served defending against the spread of Nazism during WWII and spearheading integration within all units of the United States Armed Forces, but for an unknown number of surviving Tuskegee Airmen, formal recognition is something that still has not come… That would change for one such hero, Tuskegee Airman […]
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Ex-President Carter: US ‘Dormant’ on Inequality
by Paul J. Weber AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday night lamented continuing inequalities between Black and White Americans during a 50th anniversary celebration of the Civil Rights Act in Texas that will feature four of the five living U.S. presidents this week. Carter said “too many people are at ease” […]
