A touch of Las Vegas sits mere minutes from the nation’s capitol. After two years of construction and $1.4 billion, MGM National Harbor spent the week, prepping for a much-anticipated Dec. 8 opening that brings with its stellar branding and thousands of sustainable jobs to a region struggling to regain its economic stronghold. Along with […]
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Baltimore Crown Awards Celebrate Local Artists
Brown hands hit Djembe drums as three women fervidly dance in front of the stage. Their bodies parts — hips, arms, and feet — move in devotion as Baltimore musicians, poets, producers, DJs, emcees, visual artists and more pack into the vicinity. Chatter, laughter, music and love spill from every angle. It is a night […]
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Baltimore Looks to Move Forward Under 50th Mayor
A cloudy overcast and partial rain couldn’t stop hundreds from occupying the War Memorial Building for Mayor Catherine E. Pugh’s Inaugural Ceremony. Baltimore’s 46th Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke served as Master of Ceremonies amongst a stage of accomplished individuals who have contributed to the progress of the state. Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh delivers an […]
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Our Movement for a Better America Continues
If anyone thought that our battle for a better, more prosperous and more inclusive America would be won on Election Day, they now realize that our fight has just begun. Elijah Cummings During the lead up to November 8, President Obama reminded us that hope would be on the ballot this year — and fear […]
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Renaissance Academy: Don’t Shut It Down, Build It Up
On December 1, just before I went on the air for First Edition, to have a conversation with two administrators and two students from the beleaguered Renaissance Academy High School (BCPS is considering shutting the school down, again), I received a jarring text from Nikkia Rowe, the school’s principal. “We had another student fall to […]
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D.C. Mayor’s Plan to End HIV/AIDS Gets Thumbs Up
The District of Columbia is making significant progress in fight against the HIV/AIDS scourge. However, city officials want to put an end to it once and for all and have a plan, they say, to do just that. On Dec.1, recognized internationally as “World AIDS Day,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and officials with the […]
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“I Am Not Your Negro” Draws Comparisons to Modern Day Race Tensions
In writer and social activist James Baldwin’s documentary, “I Am Not Your Negro,” Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck, not only offers a rare glimpse into the private life of Baldwin, using the author’s final and unfinished work, “Remember This House,” but also depicts him as a pundit of human equality and a race representative. Prolific writer […]
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NAACP Officers Plan Ahead for New Administration
On Nov. 18, members of the Prince George’s County branch of the NAACP elected its 2016-2018 officers and executive committee. They are planning a year of aggressive and progressive action on issues pertinent to Black residents. Bob Ross, branch president since 2011, was re-elected, with the first vice president as Eben Smith, Amity Pope as […]
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Trump Stance on the Environment is a Disgrace
For years now I have been spreading the message to protect, preserve, and to give honor to the very being that all life resides upon, EARTH. Our newly-elected president, Donald Trump has a very different message. His stance is to protect, preserve and to give honor to businesses only. Forgetting and dismissing the environment issues […]
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‘Dot’ Brings Funny Family Holiday Drama to the Stage
Just in time for the holiday season and fresh off its New York run, the comedic new play “Dot” is scheduled to run at the Everyman Theatre in Downtown Baltimore from Dec. 7 through Jan. 9. Dawn Ursula as Shelly and Sharon Hope as Dotty in “Dot” at the Everyman Theatre. (Photo by Kiirstn Pagen) […]
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Police Increase Community Outreach in D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s seventh district police officers are planning more community outreach events to establish a firmer connection with residents in Ward 8 and around the District. On Nov. 18, seventh district officers threw their first-ever seniors dance. The formal event was from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at PR Harris Education Center in […]
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Poetry’s Impact on Me
I’m a 16 year old girl. I attend City Neighbors, a small charter school in East Baltimore. As a junior taking seven classes, honors English is my favorite. This is my favorite because in this class I have my most creative thoughts without being judged. Growing up in the city of Baltimore, I realized that […]