The 16th Annual Strike Out for Sarcoma 5K & 10K Run/Walk raised $74,560 to raise awareness and funds for sarcoma research, with 15-year survivor Wanda Farrell and Lt. Jeff Kology representing the longest survivors in attendance.
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Baltimore MET Gala returns to celebrate Charm City’s best
The 2024 Baltimore MET Gala, a multi-sensory production featuring art, culinary, fashion, and philanthropy, is set to celebrate the best parts of Charm City, with a fashion experience featuring over 150 models and an art exhibition featuring 20 diverse artists.
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrating the American worker, with origins dating back to the late 19th century, and is traditionally marked by barbecues, travel, and fashion, while recent years have seen a resurgence in labor activism and support.
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AFRO Tea set for return to nation’s capital – See Pictures
The AFRO will host its annual D.C. High Tea on September 7, 2024, honoring Angela Alsobrooks, Eleanour Holmes Norton, Cora Masters Barry, and Sharon Pratt for their significant contributions to the Black community.
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AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper receives Featherstone Changemaker Award
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, was awarded the Featherstone Changemaker Award by the William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation for her leadership and positive impact in the community.
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New Reginald F. Lewis Museum exhibit highlights role of Black Press in Civil Rights Movement
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture has unveiled a new exhibit, “iWitness: Media and the Movement”, which commemorates the Maryland activists, community leaders and organizations that shaped the Civil Rights Movement via radio, television, photography and the Black Press.
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Artscape returns to Baltimore for celebration of art, music and culture
Artscape 2024 was a success, featuring over 150 vendor booths, interactive installations, and a lineup of performances, showcasing the diversity of Baltimore’s creative scene and bringing people together in celebration of the arts.
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Black athletes shine at 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris
Black athletes from across the globe are competing in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, with Nyjah Huston, Lauren Scruggs, Simone Manuel, Fredrick Richard, and others leading the way in a range of disciplines.
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African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to D.C. for 17th year
The African Diaspora International Film Festival D.C. is hosting a three-day event to showcase films from around the world that focus on topics such as women’s rights, colorism, homosexuality, and gender segregation.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
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Mindfulness matters: Finding direction in life
Maurice Carroll, founder of Alkemmust Sound Healing, encourages readers to take control of their lives by following directions, allowing themselves permission to explore new ideas, and embracing the outcomes of their actions.
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Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.