Gloria Nelson is dedicated to preserving Turner Station’s legacy while advocating for its future. Once a thriving Black community, the neighborhood faces challenges, but Nelson leads efforts to revitalize it. Through partnerships and advocacy, she works to improve sustainability, housing and economic opportunities, ensuring Turner Station endures for generations.
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Turmoil grips Baltimore City NAACP
Amid ongoing tensions within the NAACP, the Baltimore City branch of the NAACP released a statement criticizing the national board’s handling of its administrative oversight and the internal investigations of the branch’s top leaders. The branch claims the national office has been largely inactive in helping restore full operations, instead stifling its efforts.
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Baltimore schools take action to combat youth homelessness
Baltimore City is working to combat youth homelessness through programs in its public schools. With Black youth especially affected, the community leaders are working to address housing instability and its impact on education.
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YouthWorks: Offering career paths—not just paychecks
For over 50 years, Baltimore City’s YouthWorks program has provided thousands of city youth with paid summer jobs, offering critical skills, mentorship and career pathways. Now expanding into year-round internships and credentialed career tracks in fields like healthcare and clean energy, the program is evolving into a powerful pipeline for workforce development and long-term economic mobility.
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AFRO Exclusive: Tamla Olivier on leading BGE, breaking barriers and powering Baltimore’s future
Tamla Olivier, recently appointed as CEO of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), sat down with the AFRO to discuss her journey as a Black woman in corporate leadership, her commitment to community engagement, and her plans to make energy more affordable and sustainable for Maryland residents. In the exclusive Q&A, Olivier emphasized her merit-based rise to the top and outlined BGE’s focus on energy equity, customer support, and innovation through AI.
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From beads to business: Baltimore camp teaches girls more than jewelry-making
At Beadly Speaking Kidz Jewelry Camp, Baltimore girls aren’t just learning how to make earrings and necklaces — they’re learning how to budget, sell their work and speak up with confidence. Founded by jewelry maker and former educator Dyon Davidson, the camp blends creativity, entrepreneurship and empowerment.
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Roslyn Chandler Wood, devoted educator and community pillar, dies at 96
Roslyn Chandler Wood, a devoted educator, cultural advocate, and lifelong Baltimore resident, passed away on July 17 at age 96. Family, friends, and community members gathered July 24 to honor her legacy of service, excellence, and empowerment during a heartfelt celebration of life at St. James Episcopal Church.
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Maryland lawmakers denied entry to Baltimore ICE facility
Maryland lawmakers were blocked from inspecting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding areas during a scheduled oversight visit to the Baltimore Field Office on July 28. ICE officials cited directives from headquarters, sparking outrage from the delegation and drawing a comparison to the historic targeting of Black Americans by Rep. Kweisi Mfume.
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Activist turned rapper: Erricka Bridgeford celebrates resilience with ‘I Did It’
Community activist Erricka Bridgeford has added “rapper” to her list of titles with the release of “I Did It,” a feel-good anthem written by her son, Paul “Bmore Lovechild” Bridgeford. The song and video, filled with joy, children, and West Baltimore pride, celebrate Bridgeford’s journey, resilience, and love for her community.
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Dr. Toni Boulware Stackhouse highlights National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the stark disparities in mental health care access and outcomes among racial and ethnic minorities in the US, and Life Matters Wellness is taking action to provide culturally competent care and reduce barriers to access.
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Orioles go all in on Harlem Park school, setting the bar for MLB community outreach
Through Major League Baseball’s Adopt-A-School program, the Orioles is making a long-term commitment to Harlem Park Elementary and Middle School, providing resources, mentorship and visibility to a historically underserved community.
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Enoch Pratt announces construction of Park Heights library branch
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is set to begin construction on a new Park Heights Branch this summer, the system’s first new library in over 15 years. The 18,000-square-foot facility will offer educational and digital resources to the predominantly-Black community, which has been without a dedicated library since 1991.