Baltimore City had the highest levels of chronic absenteeism in Maryland during 2024, with nearly half of all public school students chronically absent last school year.
Category: Maryland News
Posted inMaryland Government
Moore unveils plan to help laid-off federal workers in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an initiative to support federal workers impacted by recent mass layoffs, including a Black Army veteran who was laid off just days after receiving an email notifying him of his termination.
Posted inBlack History
Maryland leaders gather to celebrate excellence in public service
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with other Black men of excellence, gathered for a commemorative photo, highlighting the importance of unity and support during these unprecedented times.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland spent big on youth mental health – but then the budget crisis hit
Maryland’s youth mental health program, which supports behavioral health services for over 58,000 students, is facing a significant funding cut, potentially threatening its future and the well-being of its participants.
Posted inBUSINESS
Maryland’s MBE Night in Annapolis stands strong amid federal DEI rollbacks
The 16th annual MBE Night in Annapolis, led by the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, took place on Feb. 20, discussing opportunities in state contracting and addressing DEI initiatives under attack.
Posted inHealth
Links, Incorporated presents free Black Family Wellness Expo in Silver Spring
The Silver Spring Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is hosting a FREE Black Family Wellness Expo on March 21, 2025, aimed at reducing health and economic disparities in the Black community.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland considers shake-up in how judges are picked
Maryland lawmakers are considering two bills that would shake up how the state chooses circuit court judges, with one bill aiming to improve the existing contested election process and the other aiming to eliminate contested circuit court elections altogether.
Posted inBlack History
Caulking the path to progress: Meet Isaac Myers, the man who sealed the gaps in opportunity for maritime workers
Issac Myers was a pioneering activist and maritime worker who advocated for union rights in the 1800s and founded the Colored Caulkers Trade Union Society and the Colored National Labor Union, fighting for better working conditions and fair wages for Black workers.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Maryland’s investment in career coaching shapes our future
Senator Cory V. McCray is fighting to preserve the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which aims to improve education and career readiness for Maryland’s youth, amidst proposed budget cuts that threaten to undo the progress made.
Posted inBaltimore News
Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten, renowned journalist, professor and pastor laid to rest
Baltimore community mourns the death of Dr. Timothy Lamar Tooten Sr., a 35-year veteran of education news, who passed away at the age of 66.
Posted inBaltimore News
Morgan State to convene inaugural conference addressing gun violence on college campuses
Morgan State University is hosting the inaugural National Conference on Gun Violence on U.S. College and University Campuses, aiming to tackle the impact of gun violence on campus safety and share lessons learned and changes made to enhance campus security.
