Youth in Cherry Hill are working with their elders to strengthen community connections and address safety concerns through the Cherry Hill Elder Safety Survey, led by the Youth Resiliency Institute and the Switching Lanes Adult and Youth Institute.
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Posted inArts & Culture
Tom Miller week returns to Baltimore
The Fifth Annual Tom Miller Week will take place from Feb. 15–22 with events hosted at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, celebrating the life and work of renowned artist Tom Miller through community art-making, an oral history circle and the auction of a never-before-seen screenprint.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Achieving justice: Former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt speaks to new generation
Sharon Pratt, the first female leader of the District of Columbia and first Black woman to serve as mayor of a major urban city, spoke at the Greater Washington Urban League Guild’s MLK holiday prayer brunch, discussing the need for justice and equality in America.
Posted inPOLITICS
Elected officials face backlash for paternal references to the president
Rep. Byron Donalds’ use of the term “Daddy’s back” to describe President Trump’s return to office has sparked controversy and backlash, with critics arguing that it perpetuates a submissive and submissive mentality.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore County residents want action: End BGE’s multi year rate plans and increased rates
Many Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. customers are seeing extreme increases in their electric bills this month, prompting calls for the Maryland Public Service Commission to do away with the multiyear rate plans that have led to excessive rate hikes.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Winter storm that dropped record-breaking snow in New Orleans spreads into Florida and the Carolinas
A major winter storm dumped record-breaking snow and sleet across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia, and eastern Carolinas, causing widespread travel disruptions, school closures, and power outages, as well as at least three deaths due to the cold weather.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Young People for Progress: Empowering those under 35 to better their communities
Young People for Progress, a community organizing and social justice nonprofit, was founded by Danielle Blocker in 2019 to increase political power among young adults and youth, and advocate for issues such as voter education, restorative justice and banning consent searches.
Posted inNational News
22 states sue to stop executive order blocking birthright citizenship
Attorneys general from 22 states have sued to block President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right that guarantees that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
A tale of two cities: Nation’s capital divided on Martin Luther King Day 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was honored at the National Action Network’s MLK Day rally in Washington, D.C., while the inauguration of President Donald Trump’s successor took place, highlighting the ongoing divide in America.
Posted inReligion
Walking with God: Faith leaders discuss the role of the church and social justiceÂ
The Black church has long been a pillar of the Black community and has played a significant role in advancing civil rights and addressing systemic injustices, with many pastors and faith leaders continuing to use their platforms to advocate for social justice and equality.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Marcus Garvey pardon brings long-awaited joy to supporters
President Joe Biden has granted a posthumous pardon to Marcus Garvey, a Black nationalist and activist, after decades of efforts by his family and supporters to clear his name of a phony mail fraud charge.
Posted inOPINION
Commentary: Mack Lewis Gym inspiring a community through grit and transformation
The Mack Lewis Gym in East Baltimore, founded in 1951, continues to serve as a safe haven for young people, providing discipline, purpose and a path forward through the sport of boxing, and has recently received a $200,000 capital bond initiative to upgrade the facility and prioritize academics over athletics.
