Morgan State University is hosting the inaugural National Conference on Gun Violence on U.S. College and University Campuses, aiming to tackle the impact of gun violence on campus safety and share lessons learned and changes made to enhance campus security.
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Posted inHealth
‘Superwoman’ Towana Looney, the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ, is thriving after a record two months
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman, has become the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant, with her new kidney functioning normally for 61 days and counting.
Posted inFood
8 cheap but sweet spots for a DC date night
Dinners for two can be pricey, but several restaurants in D.C. offer affordable options under $20, including Momo’s Cafe, Mixxed DC, Basebowl, Immigrant Food, Mary Bar and Grill, and The Duck & The Peach.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore sues Glock over ‘easily’ convertible pistols
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown have filed a lawsuit against Glock, alleging that the company’s easily convertible pistols have contributed to the proliferation of illegal machine guns and the rising rate of gun violence in Maryland.
Posted inBaltimore News
Turner Station residents voice concern over potential impact of Key Bridge re-construction
Residents of Turner Station, a historic Black neighborhood in Baltimore County, Maryland, are concerned about the impact of the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on their homes and community.
Posted inHealth
HIV infections could jump over six times if U.S. support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warned that if the U.S. stops supporting efforts to combat HIV worldwide, there could be 8.7 million new HIV infections, 6.3 million AIDS-related deaths, and 3.4 million children made orphans by 2029.
Posted inBaltimore News
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum Brings Black History Exhibit to the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is hosting an exhibition, “Shaping Maryland’s Legacy: A Black History Month Salute,” featuring five life-sized wax figures of African American leaders and change-makers, at the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis, Maryland, from February 4 to the end of February 2025.
Posted inAfro Briefs
The road to recovery: Altadena families struggle to rebuild after devastating wildfires
The Eaton fire in Southern California destroyed over 9,000 structures and damaged nearly 1,100 others, leaving Shai McCall and her family without a home, and forcing them to start over.
Posted inNational News
Altadena residents connect with NAACP, BET to form community preservation fund
Local residents and groups in Altadena, CA have established the Altadena Community Preservation Fund to protect the community’s rich cultural heritage and prevent displacement from predatory real estate developers.
Posted inNational News
Target hit with class action lawsuit over DEI policies and stock decline
Target Corp. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its DEI initiatives led to a 22% plunge in its shares and a $15.7 billion loss in market value, despite its defense of the programs.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City Council announces investigative hearings on BGE rates
The Baltimore City Council has announced a series of investigative hearings to address BGE’s rate increases, which have risen nearly three times the rate of inflation over the past decade.
Posted inU.S. Government
Lawmakers condemn executive order to ban transgender soldiers from the military
President Trump’s executive order to ban transgender soldiers from enlisting or serving in the military has been met with criticism from lawmakers and activists, who claim it will harm marginalized communities.
