Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D., has been appointed as vice president of the Department for Family and Community Interventions at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she will lead the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress and the Therapeutic Foster Care program.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
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A night to remember: Associated Black Charities celebrates community and collaboration at 2024 gala
The 2024 Associated Black Charities Annual Gala celebrated organizations dedicated to serving the Black community, recognizing their vital role in advancing racial equity and fostering sustainable change.
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Port of Baltimore main shipping channel reopens
The Port of Baltimore’s main channel has been fully reopened after two months of clean-up efforts, allowing commercial maritime traffic to resume and increasing the flow of commerce through the city.
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The road ahead: An AFRO inside look at BOPA’s new CEO, Rachel D. Graham
Rachel D. Graham has been appointed as the new CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, and is focused on rebuilding trust with the city, promoting arts and culture, and ensuring that the organization is a trusted advocate for the Baltimore arts community.
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume appointed to U.S. House of Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has been appointed to the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where he will be responsible for oversight and legislation regarding national security developments affecting foreign policy.
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Celebrating diversity and unity: Guide to Baltimore Pride 2024
Baltimore Pride Week 2024 will be celebrated from June 10-16, featuring a variety of events including a parade, drag brunches, and after parties, as well as a street festival, a bus service for elder community members, and a closing party.
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Hampton Ministers Conference fosters learning and fellowship
The 110th Hampton Ministers Conference and the 90th Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop will bring together thousands of ministers, chaplains, pastors, choir members, organists, musicians and directors for a week of worship, learning, and fellowship.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony chargesÂ
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 charges related to his attempt to cover up an alleged affair with an adult film star, becoming the first U.S. president to be convicted in a criminal court case.
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Lock Him Up: Trump Is Now a Convicted Felon
Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 criminal charges, marking the first time in American history that a former U.S. president has been found guilty of a crime, and his conviction should not end his presidential campaign.
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Commentary: The urgent need for driver’s education in public schools
Sen. Cory McCray has sponsored Senate Bill 1081 to establish a Driver Education in Public Schools Grant Program, which will provide $2 million in perpetual grants to assist public schools in offering driver education courses, with the goal of equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
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Marilyn Mosby avoids prison, sentenced to one year home detention for mortgage fraud, perjury convictions
Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to three years of supervised release and 12 months of home detention for mortgage fraud and perjury, and was also ordered to complete 100 hours of community service.
