The top-ranked DeMatha Stags may have the most skilled roster in Washington, D.C. high school hoops, but even they had to take a back seat to the generations of talent assembled for their last home game. Nearly 60 years worth of legendary DeMatha players gathered for the school’s last game at Morgan Wootten Gymnasium, a […]
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Secrets Exposed, Myths Vanquished at Minority Business Summit Luncheon
There were no tennis shoes, jeans or sweatshirts present at the Minority Business Summit’s “Men of Influence” luncheon on February 20, just neatly creased slacks, fashionable ties and double-breasted suits. But the only thing sharper than the dress code may have been the entertaining and sharp dialogue among the event’s guests. Inside the Billie Holiday […]
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Black Engineer Awards
In a landmark weekend that will pay tribute to African Americans in science, engineering, and technology at the 24th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Global Competitiveness Conference ceremony will be hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 18-20. The awards ceremony will honor Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, the first commander […]
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Black Engineer Awards: Annual Conference Honors Black Leaders
In a landmark weekend that will pay tribute to African Americans in science, engineering, and technology at the 24th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Global Competitiveness Conference ceremony will be hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 18-20. The awards ceremony will honor Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, the first commander […]
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Recreating Residential Magic at the Maryland Home and Garden Show
Following the success of televised programs featuring residence improvement and self-help programming, home and garden expos have developed a cult-like following among Americans looking to save precious dollars during the recession. While a buckling economy continues to limit homeowners’ decorative options, the Maryland Home and Garden Show offers an array of innovative ideas for those […]
Posted inHealth
What’s Behind that Smile?
Who can resist the lure of a Valentine’s Day kiss? With the year’s most romantic holiday only hours away, plans have already begun in preparation for Cupid’s favorite day. Reservations have already been booked at the finest restaurants and after a little wine, a little champagne and a succulent meal, the mood is just screaming […]
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Washington D.C. High School Basketball: Gonzaga Eagles Bag Top-Ranked DeMatha Stags, 67-65
Down by double-digits early and with their best player in foul trouble, Gonzaga struggled to stay with the DeMatha Stags. But when DeMatha guard Quinn Cook’s three-pointer clanged off the rim with two seconds left, Gonzaga had successfully found a way to topple their top-ranked opponent in overtime, 67-65, on January 29. In front of […]
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NACCP to Host Panel on Childhood Obesity
The Baltimore City Branch of the NAACP recently declared childhood obesity a “state of emergency,” and will hold a community information meeting and panel discussion on childhood obesity on Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Baltimore. The branch recently submitted a request to Congressman Elijah Cummings seeking his attendance […]