The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a Second Century Project to raise funds for repairs and expansion, with Martin Luther King III and other dignitaries participating in the celebration.
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Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott speak at Morgan State on Election Day
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore urged students at Morgan State University to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing the importance of their vote in deciding the next President of the United States and other elections.
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D.C. officials brace for potential unrest, Howard U preps for Harris’ return to watch election results
Howard University has been designated as the site for the Harris-Walz campaign’s presidential election night event on Nov. 5, and the District of Columbia is preparing for potential unrest with increased security measures and boarded-up businesses.
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D.C. area HBCUs create home base for student veterans and dependents
Veterans and their dependents are enrolling in colleges and universities in record numbers thanks to the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, which provides educational benefits to those who have served honorably in the military.
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UK Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as new leader, first Black woman to head a big British party
Kemi Badenoch has been named leader of the opposition Conservative Party, pledging to bring the party renewal by pushing for a smaller state and rejecting identity politics.
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Uber, Lyft to offer free and discounted rides to polls on Election Day
The NAACP has partnered with Lyft to offer free and discounted trips to election polls across the country, while Uber is offering 50% off rides to polling places and 25% off food orders to watch election results.
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Burnout symptoms, assessment, and recovery tips
Burnout can cause physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, affecting sleep patterns and overall health, and can be caused by chronic stress in work or personal situations.
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ACA Marketplace enrollment opens with expanded options and subsidies
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans, and millions of individuals with pre-existing conditions would lose health insurance if Donald Trump is re-elected.
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South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite broadly supported plea to cut sentence to life
South Carolina executed Richard Moore for the 1999 fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk, despite appeals for mercy from jurors, the judge from his trial, a former prison director, pastors, and members of his family.
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More than 1 million Marylanders cast early votes in general election
Marylanders voted early in the General Election 2024, with 994,663 people submitting their ballots, and many emphasizing the importance of voting and the impact it can have on future generations.
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Downtown D.C.’s Holiday Market celebrates 20 years
The Downtown DC Holiday Market kicked off on Nov. 22, marking the 20 years in the nation’s capital, with two separate markets offering approximately 100 vendors each, and both locations are free and open to the public.
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PRESS ROOM: Meharry Medical College and Oracle collaborate to advance healthcare access, innovation and education
Oracle Health and Meharry Medical College have announced a non-binding MOU to establish a health technology education and research collaborative, a health innovation hub, a community care and wellness center, and a research collaborative.
