Category: Baltimore News

As far as Kindle Cox was concerned, she was a Marylander through and through. Born and raised in Baltimore, Charm City was all she had ever known. With chocolate skin, brown eyes and hair that gave no inkling of a heritage labeled much more “Black,” Cox never thought of herself as anything other than African […]

Twelve years ago, at age 58, sculptor and traditional doll maker Paula Whaley purchased a property near the intersection of North Charles and 21st streets. Her neighbors at the time consisted of a methadone clinic and boarded up houses. “Because I was from Harlem and I had gone through the ’50s with the whole heroin […]

WOLB Radio One Talk Show Host and former senator, Larry Young, presented awards to local women that stated, “In appreciation for the achievements and positive contributions you have made to your family, community and society at large. As an African American male Carrying the Torch of Success, you make us proud.” Along with local attorney […]

Thousands turned out for Rep. Elijah Cummings’ 17th Annual Job Fair that hosted more than 40 employers and employment resource providers, offering more than 1,000 jobs. The April 14 event at the Fifth Regiment Armory also offered a variety of workshops throughout the day, with topics that included steps to federal employment, searching for jobs […]

Baltimore Pastor Jamal-Harrison Bryant, former NAACP Youth and College director and civil rights advocate, will lead a May 1 panel discussion on racial division in 21st Century America. The panel, “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday in America! – A Nation Divided Against Itself…” is being sponsored by the D.C.-based Capital Press Club (CPC). It will be held […]

There’s going to be a great celebration for well known music minister, Tony Winston, 5:30 p.m., June 8 at Payne Memorial AME Church, 1714 Madison Ave. in Baltimore. Singers for his birthday include Star Christ Music Choir, The Russell Delegation, Sherry Woodley, Minister Andre Harris and Restoration and the Payne Memorial Mass Choir. WEAA Radio […]

Eddie D. Scott a senior at Wilberforce University majoring in Political Science was recently elected as the 60th Junior Grand Vice Polemarch, which is the highest undergraduate position in the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.  Scott’s journey began in the fall of 2011 when he was initiated into the Delta Chapter of one of the oldest […]

The board of directors of Baltimore Heritage, Inc. awarded Arch Social Club, headquartered at 2426 Pennsylvania Avenue, its 2014 Restoration and Rehabilitation Award on March 15, 2014. Baltimore Heritage, founded in 1960, is the city’s premiere nonprofit historic and architectural preservation organization. With two staff members, 33 volunteer board members, and a host of volunteers, […]

The Daily Record named Gwen Tolbart, professional speaker and WTTG Fox5 weather anchor/reporter one of the top 100 women in Maryland. Three hundred and seventy women were nominated for the statewide honor. “Through Maryland’s Top 100 Women, The Daily Record recognizes 100 amazing leaders for stellar achievements in their careers, for their exemplary citizenship and […]

Join Wide Angle Youth Media for its “On The Set” fundraiser and behind-the-scenes experience featuring conversations with industry experts from award-winning TV, film and radio productions, 6 to 9 p.m., April 24, at Real News Network, 235 Holliday St. in Baltimore. Tickets are $60 and include food and drinks. Come rub elbows with some of […]

Baltimore’s 2014 citywide elections include one final campaign for the patriarch of a Baltimore family political dynasty, the Register of Wills prospective passing of the torch from mother to daughter, and a fiery young challenger for the State’s Attorney’s office. In the race for Judge of the Baltimore City Judicial Eighth Circuit, eight candidates are […]

Sankofa is hosting Community Conversations on Black MSM in Central Maryland will be held 2-5 p.m., May 2 for service providers and staff and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 3 for community stakeholders at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe St. Pre-registration is required for this free event. Register at sankofa.eventzilla.net. For more […]