BALTIMORE (AP) — A judge acquitted a Baltimore police officer of manslaughter and other charges Monday in the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who was critically injured in a police transport van. Phyllis Janny Allen, of Baltimore, yells to reporters and bystanders awaiting a judge’s ruling in the case Lt. Brian Rice, not […]
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Man Surrenders After Taking Four Hostages in Baltimore Burger King
A Burger King in South Baltimore became the scene of heavy police activity Sunday afternoon when an armed suspect that was being pursued barricaded himself in the restaurant along with four hostages including a 7-year-old child. As of late Sunday, the suspect has not been ID’ed. According to Baltimore City Police Spokesman T.J. Smith at […]
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Sheriff’s Office Reports: 3 Officers Dead in Baton Rouge Shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Three officers are confirmed dead and three others wounded after a shooting in Baton Rouge, a sheriff’s office spokeswoman said Sunday. One suspect is dead and law enforcement officials believe two others are still at large, the spokeswoman said. Baton Rouge police respond to active shooter near Hammond Aire Shopping […]
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Police Say More than 1 Officer Shot in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Police in Louisiana say that several officers have been shot in Baton Rouge while on duty. Baton Rouge police officers man a roadblock at Old Hammond Highway and Tara Boulevard after multiple officers were shot, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Mike Kunzelman) The shooting happened early […]
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Morgan Students Display Space Exhibit at Baltimore’s Artscape
The work of Morgan State University students and faculty was on display this weekend at Baltimore’s Artscape—the largest free arts festival in the United States. Instructor Brian Stansbury and students from Morgan’s School of Architecture and Planning designed and built the “Space Place” exhibit, which reflected the festival’s 2016 theme of “Space: Explore What’s Out There.” […]
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Cleveland, A Fractured City, an Apt Place for GOP Convention
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donald Trump’s effort to unite a splintered Republican Party around his candidacy is about to take center stage in a city that is itself deeply fractured. This Nov. 8, 2013, file photo shows Cleveland’s skyline and the venue of the 2016 Republican National Convention, Quicken Loans Arena, framed by the Guardians of […]
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More Cherry Hill Gang Members Sentenced to Long Prison Terms
Three members of the UDH criminal organization based in Baltimore’s Cherry Hill were sentenced this week to double-digit prison terms for racketeering conspiracy charges after admitting to their involvement in gang activities. The men’s plea agreements brings to 35 the number of Cherry Hill gang members who have pleaded guilty to gang involvement and related […]
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‘#AllLivesDidntMatter’ Shuts Down Black Lives Matter Detractors
A new social media hashtag that counters the at best, naïve and at worst, racist intentions of the phrase “All Lives Matter” has exploded across the blogosphere. (Left) A message reading “All Lives Matter” is written on the pavement as police in riot gear cast shadows while standing in line ahead of a curfew in […]
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Film Festival Aims Spotlight on Civil Rights Heroes
An 11-day film festival in Washington, D.C., which endeavors to bring a heightened awareness of the most compelling civil rights narratives, is now underway. The March on Washington Film Festival “strives to increase awareness of the events and heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspire renewed passion for activism. The festival uses the power […]
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National NAACP Convention in Cincinnati to Focus on Voting Rights
The NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, will host its 107th national convention from July 16 to July 20 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The theme for this year is “Our Lives Matter, Our Votes Count.” The theme alludes to some of the more noticeable social issues that adversely affect Black Americans – police violence and […]
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HBCU Digest to Hold 6th Annual HBCU Awards
HBCU Digest, a publication focused on historically Black colleges, will be holding its sixth annual HBCU Awards Ceremony on July 15 in Washington, D.C. The best and brightest HBCU students, alumni and faculty from around the country will all gather at the University of District of Columbia for the ceremony. The finalists were chosen from […]
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MTA to Partially Shut Down Subway Service from July 22nd to August 14th
The Maryland Transit Administration will partially shut down Baltimore’s Metro Subway system from the Milford Mill to Mondawmin stations for 24 days this summer for necessary maintenance work. Parts of Baltimore’s Metro Subway system will be shut down for repairs starting on July 22. (Courtesy image) From July 22 to Aug. 14, there will be […]