Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 25th annual convention, inviting comic book enthusiasts to meet creators, access exclusive merchandise, attend panels, and participate in cosplay contests.
Category: LIFE & STYLE
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Afro-Caribbean-inspired restaurant, Dōgon, opens in D.C.’s Salamander Hotel
Chef Kwame Onwuachi has opened Dōgon, an upscale Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Washington, D.C., with the support of Sheila Johnson and the Salamander Hotel, as part of his mission to celebrate his culture and heritage through food.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
AFRO High Tea returns to D.C.
The 2024 AFRO High Tea honored four distinguished women in political and community service, including Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, Sharon Pratt, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, with awards and entertainment.
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5 ways to implement ‘zero waste’ lifestyle
Zero Waste Week, Sept. 4-8, encourages individuals to reduce their waste and be more sustainable, with tips including buying in bulk, turning off water while brushing teeth, using what you have, using reusable items, and making eco-friendly swaps.
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PRESS ROOM: HBCU First LOOK Film Festival announces 2024 “I Aspire” 100 2nd Annual Festival returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024
The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, celebrating the rich culture and diverse talent within the HBCU community, will take place on November 8-10, 2024, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., featuring panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings, and interactive Career & Vendor Lounge.
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Black hair as a battleground: From the DNC stage to school suspensions
The CROWN Act, which protects against hair-based discrimination in workplaces and schools, has been adopted by 25 states, but remains stalled in the Senate, leaving millions nationwide without protection against hair-based discrimination.
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Virtual Faith: Why Black churchgoers are staying home on Sunday
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decline in in-person church attendance, with only 2 in 5 Americans regularly participating in church services and 37% of Black Protestants saying they join services both in person and virtually.
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The stigma of fatherlessness
The Baltimore Sun editorial board’s condescending portrayal of Mayor Brandon Scott’s marriage and Black fathers is refuted by sociological studies and historical research, which show that Black fathers are more involved in their children’s lives than any other racial group.
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights honors local leaders
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights held a gala to honor Governor Wes Moore, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police Colonel Roland L. Butler Jr., and President and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance Lisa Rice for their service to the state.
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Tipped workers push for $15 minimum wage in Baltimore
Baltimore City Council is considering a bill to gradually implement a $15 minimum wage for tipped employees, which has been supported by a 400-signature petition and Councilman John T. Bullock, but is opposed by the Restaurant Association of Maryland.
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AFRO Tea set for return to nation’s capital – See Pictures
The AFRO will host its annual D.C. High Tea on September 7, 2024, honoring Angela Alsobrooks, Eleanour Holmes Norton, Cora Masters Barry, and Sharon Pratt for their significant contributions to the Black community.
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The power of Black entrepreneurship
John Arthur Butts, a hard-working man from Norfolk, VA, started his own landscaping business, Nature’s Green, after being let go from his job at Lone Star Cement Corporation, and passed down his skills to his family, who are now successful entrepreneurs.
