Category: Baltimore News

Rev. Jamal H. Bryant For the Rev. Jamal H. Bryant, the call to social activism and service is like a fire shut up in his bones – something intrinsic and undeniable. “It is something that really has become part of my DNA,” said Bryant. For the 42-year-old Baltimore pastor, serving the community – whether directly […]

The Dorchester County Historical Society is busy preparing for its twice annual rummage sale “Recycle Dorchester.”  This sale is held on DCHS’ campus, The Heritage Museums and Gardens of Dorchester, and is relied on to raise much-needed operating support for the organization.  This fall’s sale will be held on October 16 through October 18, with […]

Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. On Sept. 24, the Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women will celebrate a quarter-century of advocacy and service toward the advancement of women of color. “It is indeed an honor and privilege to serve in a position of leadership […]

Existing and emerging leaders in Harford County may submit applications for Harford Leadership Academy through January 16, 2015. The program takes place on 13 consecutive Wednesdays beginning in March. A partial list of prior HLA session topics includes Harford County History & How Government Works, Economic Development & Planning for the Future, Emergency Response, Volunteerism […]

Morgan State University is hosting the annual alumni brunch of the School of Global Journalism, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 18 in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom of the Student Center. Keynote speakers for the event are Jenel Boston, journalist and comedian, actor, radio host Joe Clair, both Morgan alums. Hosted by Voice of […]

Backstage @ Center Stage, the theater’s annual free family-friendly open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 27. A celebrated program organized by Center Stage’s Education and Community Programming Department, Backstage @ Center Stage gives the public an interactive look behind the scenes of the Calvert Street theater’s six-story space.  Visitors will be able to […]

Marilyn Benaderet The Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) recently welcomed Marilyn Benaderet to its team as the new program officer for Grants and Strategic Partnerships.  Benaderet has worked as an archivist and curator and with significant experience in historic preservation. Benaderet served as Preservation Services Director for Preservation Maryland for five years where she managed standing […]

Xernona Clayton-Brady, founder and CEO of the Trumpet Awards and Psychedelic Soul and R&B singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe were among honorees at Lincoln University’s 3rd Annual Lion Awards, Sept. 21 at The Union League, 140 South Broad Street. The annual black-tie gala, which benefits The Students First Campaign for student scholarships, recognizes and honors the tremendous […]

Dr. Frank M. Reid III Bethel AME Church will host a month long celebration to honor the leadership legacy of Dr. Frank M. Reid III, who, with more than 25 years served, has broken the record of tenure for Bethel pastors. Dr. Reid is highly esteemed as a pastor, teacher, leader and civic servant, and […]

BALTIMORE—Baltimore Child Abuse Center (BCAC) is hosting an open house on Wednesday, October 8th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the BCAC facility, located at 2300 N. Charles St. in Charles Village. This will be the first of two bi-annual open houses hosted by BCAC. The evening will include a tour, Q&A, and an […]

Shareki Chaney at the Greater Homewood Community Corporation headquarters. Shareki Chaney spent five years in the foster care system, being taken advantage of by one family who had her serving as a nanny to their biological children, and almost derailing her quest to become the first person in her family to graduate from high school […]