Category: Baltimore News

(L-R) Lee Bynum, Program Associate, Diversity Initiatives; Associate Director, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, Dr. David Wilson, President, Morgan State University, Dr. Armando Bengochea, Program Officer, and Director, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, Dr. Pamela Scott-Johnson, Interim Dean, Morgan State University College of Liberal Arts. (Courtesy Photo) Morgan State University President David Wilson announced on June 30 […]

(L to R) Kay-Kay, Archie Williams, and Warren Bell pose for a picture before a tent at a homeless encampment along Fallsway in downtown Baltimore. All three are current or former residents of the encampment who are still navigating homelessness. (Photo by Roberto Alejandro) “If Mrs. Blake would go ahead and give us an opportunity, […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u According to recently released court documents, in 2005 comedian Bill Cosby admitted under oath that he drugged young women he wanted to have sex with. Dozens of women who have accused the comedy icon of sexual abuse argue the revelation affirms their claims. We’ll discuss the latest chapter in […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u U.S. Senator Ben Cardin joins us for a discussion on law enforcement reform and specifically legislation he and Senator Barbara Mikulski introduced for sweeping reform in Maryland called, “The Baltimore Act.” Plus, the latest on GOP presidential politics with political commentators Catalina Byrd and Sean Breeze. It’s all coming […]

BALTIMORE (AP) — Police in Baltimore are investigating a sign posted inside a police transport van that tells passengers: “Enjoy your ride, cuz we sure will!” WBAL-TV reports that a woman sent the station photos she snapped Tuesday when van doors were left open near the central district station. Baltimore police released a statement Friday […]

The U.S. Department of Labor this week followed up on a promise to help expand opportunities for Baltimore youth, announcing a $5 million grant to the state of Maryland to fund a job training program for at-risk youth in the city. “A principle that has guided me throughout my life is that we all succeed […]

Former Mayor Sheila Dixon (Courtesy Photo) Sheila Dixon, former mayor of Baltimore, announced on July 1 that she was running for the office of mayor again. On her Facebook page, which is now adorned with a “Sheila Dixon For Mayor” banner, she wrote, “After discussions with my family and encouragement from friends and people across […]

Sojourner-Douglass College, which is facing closure following the loss of its accreditation, filed an injunction against the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to prevent the school from closing, Dr. Charles W. Simmons, president of the school, told the AFRO. Dr. Charles W. Simmons The Baltimore-based school once had campuses in places such as the […]

Honoree Maurette Brown Clark Artist Christen B. The Platform: A Black Music Month Event 2015 held its 3rd annual social networking event on June 30 at Mood Ultra Lounge in Baltimore. Kevin Lei is the creator and executive producer of The Platform: A Black Music Month Event. In 2012, Kevin Lei produced his first show in […]

Sarah Raymond (Photo by Anderson Ward) Sarah Raymond celebrated her 110th birthday on April 16 at the Brookdale Senior Community center. She celebrated with her friends, family and residents in her community. Her nephew, Pastor Thomas G. Savage, Sr. and Bonita Savage and members of First AME Zion Church of Brooklyn, N.Y. came to rejoice. […]

Shannon Sneed is running for City Council in Baltimore’s 13th District, wanting to expand job opportunities for residents and resources for youth. (Courtesy photo) Shannon Sneed is running for City Council on a platform of bringing middle-class job opportunities and more resources to the youth of East Baltimore’s 13th district. Sneed first came to Maryland […]