Associated Black Charities held its Women on the Move event on Dec. 5, featuring a panel discussion on the power of pivoting, with panelists sharing advice on self-confidence and overcoming fear of failure.
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Room for improvement: A look at accessibility for voters with disabilities
The Department of Justice has taken steps to ensure that people with disabilities have access to the polls, including evaluating voting equipment, adapting locations to make them ADA-compliant, and training poll workers, while organizations like the National Disability Rights Network have worked directly with election officials to make polling locations more accessible.
Posted inReligion
Old traditions, new paths: The priesthood of Merrick Moses
Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware profiles Baltimore-based priest Father Merrick Moses, who is a cradle Roman Catholic, Benedictine monk, and LGBTQ+ advocate, and who uses his personal and spiritual journey to inspire others to walk out their faith.
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Baltimore City leaders announce schedule for 2025 festivals with Artscape slotted for May
Baltimore City has announced a new festival schedule for 2025, with Artscape moving to May, AFRAM on June 21 and June 22, the Baltimore Caribbean Festival on July 12 and July 13, and Charm City Live on Sept. 20, while the Baltimore Advisory Committee on Caribbean Affairs has been created to advise the Mayor’s office, Baltimore City Council and all city agencies on the needs of the local Caribbean community.
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Members of 74th Baltimore City Council term hear from former leaders at Coppin State University
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen convened members of the Baltimore City Council at Coppin State University for a two-day retreat to build a culture of collaboration and learning, with former council members offering advice on how to remain aware of how they conduct themselves in the public eye.
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Meet LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean for University of Baltimore’s School of Law
LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean of the University of Baltimore’s School of Law, is focusing on student success, raising the profile of faculty, and engaging Baltimore’s underserved communities in her new role.
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Racist spammers interrupt special education committee Meeting in Howard County
The Howard County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee’s Zoom meeting was breached by spammers who made racist verbal attacks, prompting an investigation by the Autism Society of Maryland and a statement from the HCPSS Superintendent.
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Commentary: On the wrong side of theology: Why it’s time to say goodbye to the Catholic Church
After 72 years as a Roman Catholic, Ralph Moore has decided to leave the Church due to its lack of progress on issues such as ordaining women, racial discrimination, sexism, and sexual abuse, and its refusal to allow women or married persons to become priests.
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Mfume, Cardin and Van Hollen bill to rename post office in honor of Elijah Cummings passed by U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to rename a Baltimore post office in honor of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings, which has passed the House and now awaits Senate approval.
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Maryland Democrats prepare for 47th presidency
Maryland leaders are expressing confidence in their ability to push back on the incoming Trump White House’s policies, while preparing for potential disagreements on immigration, the Affordable Care Act, and funding, with the state hiring a consultant to help prepare for the second Trump term.
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Civil rights advocates, lawmakers urge President Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby
Civil rights advocates and congressional lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to pardon former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is currently under house arrest following her convictions in federal cases earlier this year.
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PRESS ROOM: Lt. Richard Collins Day of Service at Strength to Love II Farm in West Baltimore
Over 200 students and veterans from four universities, ROTC cadets and veterans from The Mission Continues, and the parents of 2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins III will participate in “The Day of Service” on December 7 in remembrance of Collins and recognition of his 31st birthday.