There are a variety of free events happening in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas in October, including financial health summits, voting celebrations, and small business gatherings.
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Posted inHBCU
Morgan State University hosts 40th Homecoming Gala
Morgan State University held its 40th annual fundraising gala on October 4, with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, WBAL TV Co-Anchor Jenyne Donaldson, and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) in attendance, supporting scholarship funds for current and prospective students.
Posted inBUSINESS
Young entrepreneurs shine at Baltimore Children’s Business Fair
The Baltimore Museum of Industry hosted the eighth Baltimore Children’s Business Fair, where young entrepreneurs aged six to 15 showcased their businesses, ranging from self-care kits to skincare products, with the goal of teaching them about entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for themselves.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Easy Solar and Altech, two locally owned companies, are providing solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa, helping to reduce reliance on kerosene and other fuels and improve access to electricity.
Posted inNational News
After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
Extremist groups, disinformation agents, hucksters and politicians are exploiting the devastation and despair caused by Hurricane Helene to spread false claims and conspiracy theories about the government’s response, diverting attention from recovery efforts.
Posted inBaltimore News
Herb Brown celebrates 100th birthday
Herb Brown celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on a cruise at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, recognizing his contributions to the Ashburton community and his role as a power broker in Baltimore’s Black community.
Posted inHBCU
Morgan State Homecoming offers chance to show off campus advancements to alumni, visitors
Morgan State University celebrated its 2024 homecoming with a concert, pep rally, parade, and football game, while also making security enhancements to the campus in response to last year’s mass shooting incident.
Posted in2024 Elections
Divine Nine groups in Maryland host virtual campaign rally supporting VP Harris, Angela Alsobrooks
The Maryland Democratic Party and members of the Divine Nine Black sororities and fraternities are mobilizing voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
Posted inHealth
Georgia judge overturns 6-week abortion ban
A Fulton County judge has ruled that Georgia’s six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, allowing abortions up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, while the state’s Attorney General has filed an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court to reinstate the ban.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
Hurricane Helene has killed at least 227 people in six states, with the majority of the deaths occurring in North Carolina, and FEMA has provided over $27 million in individual assistance to survivors.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Office of Equity and Civil Rights hosts annual Civil Rights Week
The Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights is hosting Civil Rights Week from Oct. 4-12 to promote education, advocacy, and reflection on civil rights issues, including racial justice, housing equity, and voters rights.
Posted in2024 Elections
Early voting begins in Virginia
Virginia is the first state in the nation to allow in-person voting in the 2024 presidential election, with early voting available from September 20 to November 2, and same day registration available until Election Day.
