Metropolitan United Methodist Church, a historically Black institution in Baltimore, celebrated its 200th anniversary on September 13, marking two centuries of faith, resilience, and purpose.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inEducation
How Baltimore schools support students living with sickle cell
Baltimore school nurse Mary Caudle is working to destigmatize sickle cell disease and ensure students receive individualized care plans, legal accommodations and classroom support so they can safely access education and thrive.
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Grassroots power and civic action take center stage at Beyond Impact 2025Â
Beyond Impact 2025 brought together organizers, advocates and community leaders from across the country in Baltimore to exchange strategies for advancing social justice, from defending voting rights and fair redistricting to economic empowerment and criminal justice reform. Panelists highlighted the power of grassroots organizing and community-led solutions, drawing lessons from Baltimore’s response to Freddie Gray’s death to show how local and national collaboration can drive accountability, resilience and long-term change.
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Love Groove Festival celebrates 9 years of music, art and empowerment
The Love Groove Festival, founded by Baltimore native John Tyler, celebrated its ninth year in Baltimore City with music, art, and empowerment, showcasing Baltimore culture and bringing the Black community together.
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Baltimore residents weigh in on search for next city schools CEOÂ
Baltimore City residents joined Mayor Brandon M. Scott and school board leaders for a telephone town hall to share input on the search for the next CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. Community feedback will help shape the candidate profile and guide the hiring process ahead of current CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises’ departure in 2026.
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Unlocking sickle cell mysteries: Dr. Ambroise Wonkam speaks on genetic modifiers and patient outcomes
Dr. Ambroise Wonkam, director of genetic medicine at Johns Hopkins, has dedicated his career to studying genetic variation in African populations and its impact on conditions like sickle cell disease. He explains how African-specific genetic modifiers could unlock new treatments, not just for sickle cell patients, but for improving healthcare globally.
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Community honors life and legacy of Dr. Clayton Stansbury Jr.
Funeral services for Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury Jr. (left), beloved former Morgan State University dean, were held on Sept. 16 inside of the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center. Stansbury was 93 years old at the time of his death.
Posted inHBCU
Orioles to feature R&B Singer Lloyd on Sept. 18 at HBCU and Divine Nine Night
The Orioles will celebrate HBCUs and Black Greek Letter Organizations at a September 18th home game, featuring a pregame concert headlined by R&B singer Lloyd and other activities to support HBCUs and the Divine Nine organizations.
Posted inBUSINESS
Building legacy and lifting others: The power of Black entrepreneurship
Black entrepreneurs like John E. Harmon Sr. and Stefanie Magness are scaling global heights. Their success is transforming how the world sees Black leadership, strategy and innovation.
Posted inNational Sports
Jackson throws 4 TD passes, and the Ravens close strong in a 41-17 victory over the Browns
Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and the Ravens pulled away late for a 41-17 win over the Browns, bouncing back after last week’s collapse in Buffalo. Baltimore’s defense forced turnovers and capitalized on short fields, while Joe Flacco struggled in his return to face his former team.
Posted inBUSINESS
From 9-to-5 to business owner: Two women share their path to entrepreneurship
After years of working traditional jobs, Tiffany Veney and Leslie Frelow took a leap of faith to launch their own businesses. Now, they’re carving out space in industries where Black women are often underrepresented—construction and wine.
Posted inOPINION
The time is now. The need is great: The Black family reunion must focus on family-owned land
Black family reunions provide a unique opportunity to preserve and leverage family-owned land, which can be used for food security, economic opportunity, and collective power.