The third annual Baltimore Together Summit, organized by the Baltimore Development Corporation, will be held at Baltimore Center Stage on Nov. 12 to discuss the city’s progress in fostering a stronger and more inclusive economy.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Rev. James Willie Smith celebrates 101 years of faithful promises
Rev. James Willie Smith celebrated his 101st birthday on Nov. 6 with family and friends, reflecting on his remarkable life of faith and resilience, and continuing to preach the gospel.
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Vice President Kamala Harris delivers concession speech
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech at Howard University after losing the 2024 presidential election to former President Donald Trump, who won by a wide margin.
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Angela Alsobrooks makes history in Maryland’s U.S. Senate race
Angela Alsobrooks has been elected to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland, becoming the first Black person to do so, and is committed to making the lives of Marylanders better through her public service.
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Harris falls short as millions vote against their own interests in 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, despite his conviction for fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to run for the presidency, lost the race.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland enshrines reproductive rights in state constitution
Maryland voted to approve a referendum affirming the right to reproductive freedom, making it a constitutional right, despite concerns that the broad language may allow lawmakers to apply unrelated concepts to the amendment.
Posted inPrince George's County News
HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosts homeownership workshop for Bowie State students
HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosted a homebuyer workshop at Bowie State University to educate renters on the affordable homeownership process, emphasizing the importance of homeownership as a pathway to wealth.
Posted inDMV News
Comic relief: Meet Aaron Curtis Jr., the Waldorf native using art to address issues facing young, urban audiences
Local author Aaron Curtis has created a new comic book titled “Solu to the Rescue” to highlight the struggles of life in today’s economy and climate, with the aim of providing more diverse stories for young adult readers.
Posted inReligion
Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church celebrates 100 years
The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a Second Century Project to raise funds for repairs and expansion, with Martin Luther King III and other dignitaries participating in the celebration.
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Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott speak at Morgan State on Election Day
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore urged students at Morgan State University to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing the importance of their vote in deciding the next President of the United States and other elections.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. officials brace for potential unrest, Howard U preps for Harris’ return to watch election results
Howard University has been designated as the site for the Harris-Walz campaign’s presidential election night event on Nov. 5, and the District of Columbia is preparing for potential unrest with increased security measures and boarded-up businesses.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. area HBCUs create home base for student veterans and dependents
Veterans and their dependents are enrolling in colleges and universities in record numbers thanks to the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, which provides educational benefits to those who have served honorably in the military.
