Daisy B. Williams was born in Phoebus, Va. on March 9, 1913, and grew up with two brothers and one sister. She has such a nurturing and persevering demeanor that she pursued a nursing career and then later became a daycare provider for many years. She attributes her longevity to God’s mercy, love, blessings and […]
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Capital City Links Hosts ‘National Wear Red Day’ for American Heart Association
The Capital City Chapter of Links Incorporated hosted a “National Wear Red Day” reception called “Red Dress, Red Tie” on Feb. 7 on behalf of the American Heart Association. The reception, which was held at the Morgan Lewis & Bockius law firm in the District, highlighted national efforts to fight against heart disease in women. […]
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Healthcare Enrollment at Asbury UMC Annapolis
Asbury United Methodist Church in Annapolis invited certified navigators from Chatman to give a day long Obama Care enroll-a-thon at the church one recent Saturday. Church leaders, Yolanda Perry and Rhonda Green planned the enrollment event saying, “Our church’s mission is to serve the last, the least, and the lost,” so this Affordable Care Act […]
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Edmondson Village Town Hall Meeting and Resource Fair
The Greater Southwest District Council is hosting a town hall meeting and resource fair, 1 to 2:30 p.m., March 1, at St. Bernadine’s Catholic Church, 614 Mt. Holly Street in Baltimore. Goals are to: *Improve the condition of the Edmondson Village Shopping Center *Revisit the 2007 Edmondson Village Master Plan *Connect residents with resources need […]
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Arch Social Club Shows New Face for King Holiday
When everyone’s thoughts turned to ways to commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Arch Social Club, known to hold a certain standard, unveiled the remarkable makeover to its historical diggs on The Avenue in West Baltimore. More than a century in years, the casual gentleman’s club still draws folks […]
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Local Dancer Mari Travis to Dance at Kennedy Center
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Jan. 20, the Kennedy Center will host “Let Freedom Ring,” praising the work and ministry of Dr. King through song and dance. Baltimorean Mari Travis, has been selected to dance as international singer, Dionne Warwick performs. Also selected to dance is Flair dancer, Christine Wyatt. Free […]
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Wesley Theological Seminary Offers Opportunities for Prospective Students to Visit Campus
Wesley Theological Seminary will invite all prospective students to attend one of several discernment events on campus this winter and spring. Window on Wesley and Welcome Table offer opportunities for students to get to know the Wesley community and to experience a day-in-the-life of a Wesley seminarian. Both Window on Wesley and Welcome Table include […]
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Spiritual Advisor to President Obama to Preach at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Joshua DuBois, former Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, will deliver a special sermon at the historic Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church as it celebrates “Martin Luther King, Jr./Nelson Mandela” on Jan. 19 at 10:00 a.m. The church is located at […]
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Community-Wide MLK Celebration at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
The 10th annual Southern Maryland Martin Luther King Jr., Prayer Breakfast will be held Jan. 20 in the J. Frank Raley Great Room of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Campus Center. A full breakfast will be served starting at 6 a.m.; the program begins at 8 a.m. Early arrival is recommended as space is limited […]
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Baltimore Community Remembers Bishop Robinson
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and Baltimore Police Department have announced memorial services for former Secretary Bishop L. Robinson, 10 a.m., Jan. 18, in the Physical Education Complex of Coppin State University, 2523 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Baltimore. Following the memorial service, there will be a processional leading to the Dulaney Valley Memorial […]
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Meet the Pastor
Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness (57) Pastor, Christ Our Redeemer AME, Washington, D.C., five years Hometown: Columbia, S.C., the youngest of 10 children born to J.R. Anderson Sr. and Beatrice J. Jacobs Anderson Education: Clark College, Clark Atlanta University – Bachelor of Arts Howard University School of Law – Juris Doctorate St. Mary’s Seminary and University […]
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Happy Birthday!
Best wishes go to Letitia Short Maddox who celebrated her 90th birthday on Aug. 15, in the company of her family, including six children, Brenda, Al Jr., Dan, Wayne and Greg Maddox and Lisa Maddox Jordan; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one great –grandchild, daughters-in-law, son-in-law as well as her brother, two sisters-in law, nieces […]
