BOPA has expressed concerns about Baltimore City’s plan to terminate its contract within 90 days, citing the risk it poses to the future of the organization and local arts community.
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T.I. and Tiny Harris win $71 million lawsuit against MGA over L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls
T.I. and Tiny Harris have won a $71 million judgment against toy company MGA Entertainment for violating their intellectual property rights by copying the image and style of their music group OMG Girlz in their L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls.
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Local arts community uncertain as Baltimore officials move to terminate BOPA contract
Baltimore has decided to end its contract with the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA), raising concerns about the future of the city’s art scene, as the organization is responsible for organizing major festivals and providing substantial support for the local arts scene.
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Black Girls Love Math: Challenging gender and racial stereotypes
Black Girls Love Math, an organization founded by Atiyah Harmon, aims to eliminate racial and gender bias in mathematics by providing curriculum, exposing girls to women in STEM careers, and holding competitions that challenge girls to solve social justice issues impacting their communities with math knowledge.
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CultureCon welcomes creatives and highlights the importance of wellness
CultureCon returned to Brooklyn, NY for its seventh annual gathering of Black and Brown entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders and creatives, featuring panels on mental health, wellness, and the importance of telling Black stories through movies and shows.
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Layoffs begin for Circulator employees in D.C. as phase-out plans continue
D.C. officials are proceeding with plans to shut down the city’s Circulator system by Dec. 31, despite protests from employees who operate the free bus system, who are facing layoffs and reduced wages.
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Upcoming events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
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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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.
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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.
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3 women tell how faith inspired them to be entrepreneurs
Three women entrepreneurs have started businesses driven by their faith, using their work to serve their communities, live out their beliefs, and build a legacy for their families.
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Dockworkers’ union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
The International Longshoremen’s Association has suspended their strike until January 15, after reaching a tentative agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance to increase wages by 62% over six years, and to negotiate other sticking points such as automation of ports.
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Washington Mystics’ Ariel Atkins surprises Moten Elementary with $15,000 in classroom gifts
Ariel Atkins and the Lids Foundation surprised teachers and aides at Moten Elementary School with $15,000 in classroom supplies and decor, as well as Visa and Lids store gift cards, to show their appreciation and provide essential materials for the students.