Herlda Senhouse, who founded a jazz dance group to raise money for Black students in the 1950s and lived to become the second-oldest person in the United States, has died at age 113.
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Posted inWashington D.C. News
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ Annual Legislative Conference is coming to D.C.
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators will host its 2024 Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. to discuss pressing matters facing Black communities, including health, social justice, and artificial intelligence.
Posted inHealth
Baltimore County inmates say bacterial infections linked to contaminated water
Inmates at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Md. have alleged that bacteria in the water is causing rampant infection on Tier 4H, and they have been given medication to treat the infection but the source of the exposure has not been addressed.
Posted inNational News
First popularly elected African American mayor in New England, Thirman Milner, has died at 91
Former Hartford Mayor Thirman Milner, the first popularly elected Black mayor in New England, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of promoting equity, justice, and empowerment for all.
Posted inNational News
Why Trump’s HUD pick is a red flag for housing advocates
President-elect Trump has nominated Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, raising concerns among housing advocates due to Trump’s anti-fair-housing agenda and the potential for more evictions and homelessness.
Posted inEducation
In the classroom: How educators are teaching Thanksgiving lessons to the next generation
Educators in Maryland grapple with how to address the controversial history of Thanksgiving in the classroom, as the holiday is a reminder of centuries of brutality against Native Americans and massacres by Europeans.
Posted inHBCU
Morgan State University enrollment swells to nearly 11,000, breaking record for fourth consecutive year
Morgan State University has recorded its fourth consecutive year of record first-year student growth and overall student enrollment, bucking national trends for higher education, with a 9.4% increase over the previous year and a 4% increase in enrollment for first-year students.
Posted inBaltimore News
Dru Hill honored with ceremonial street signs in Baltimore
Dru Hill, a legendary R&B group, received a heartfelt tribute with street name signs honoring their contributions to the city of Baltimore and their impact on the community.
Posted inBaltimore News
Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity host ‘Thanksgiving for All’ in West Baltimore
The men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity served a Thanksgiving meal to residents of City View McCulloh Homes, focusing on senior citizens, with the help of the Kappa League.
Posted inSports
Morgan State Bears defeat Howard Bison in Baltimore
Morgan State University Bears defeated Howard University Bison 35-21 in a football game held in Baltimore, with standout performances from quarterback Kobe Muasau and receiver Cyrus Wilson.
Posted inMaryland News
How to become MBE certified in Maryland and use the virtual procurement system
The Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit provided tips on how to find success in the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, including eligibility requirements, personal net worth cap, and the eMMA system for state solicitations.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates 110th anniversary
The Baltimore Museum of Art celebrated its 110th anniversary with a sold out BMA Ball, honoring artists LaToya Ruby Frazier and Sir John Akomfrah, and raising over $900,000, while Governor Wes Moore emphasized the importance of the arts community for a thriving city.