Ray Rice, a former Super Bowl champion and Baltimore Ravens running back, has been named the head coach of the Milford Mill Millers junior varsity football team, returning to Baltimore after a successful NFL career.
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Posted inReligion
When the hands do the preaching: Black ASL in church
Black American Sign Language has a distinct tradition and cultural sensitivity is required when interpreting in a Black church setting, allowing deaf congregants to stay connected to the sermon, songs, and spirit of the service.
Posted inPOLITICS
Alsobrooks: White House ‘buyout’ of federal workers could hurt millions of seniors who rely on Social Security
President Trump’s federal buyout program, which offered full pay and benefits until 2025, has drawn criticism from lawmakers and unions due to its potential impact on seniors and the federal workforce.
Posted inNational News
President admits Americans could feel ‘some pain’ from his new tariffs that are triggering a trade war
President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China have caused a trade war and potential economic disruption, with the U.S. economy facing higher prices and a possible recession if sustained.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Howard community mourns loss of incoming law professor killed in DC plane crash
Howard University mourns the death of Kiah Duggins, a soon-to-be professor at the Howard University School of Law, who was killed in a mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
Posted inBaltimore News
35-year-old man in ‘critical condition’ after self-inflicted gunshot to the head in Baltimore City courthouseÂ
A retired member of the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 is in critical condition after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside the Baltimore City District Court’s North Avenue location.
Posted inU.S. Government
Black migrants caught in the crossfire of birthright citizenship battle
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, arguing it is unconstitutional and would disproportionately affect Black migrants.
Posted inBaltimore News
BGE addresses increases in customer bills, suggests resources for those who need assistanceÂ
BGE suggests that customers monitor their usage of electricity and other utilities via their BGE My Account to reduce energy bills, and provides financial assistance information for customers who need it most.
Posted inNational News
What is known about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near D.C.
A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., sending both aircraft plummeting into the Potomac River. All 64 on board are feared dead.
Posted inNEWS
Target’s DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant’s philanthropic commitments
Target has announced the end of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, sparking questions about its philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values.
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Wes Moore touts progress in fight to end child poverty in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced significant investments in the ENOUGH Act, a state-run initiative to end child poverty, through community-driven solutions and partnerships with philanthropists.
Posted inEducation
Harvard under fire for slashing slavery initiative staff as Black history faces nationwide attacks
Harvard University has abruptly terminated staff involved in its Slavery Remembrance Program, raising questions about its commitment to addressing its history and legacy of slavery, amidst a national wave of setbacks to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.