The United Nations has pulled out of a partnership with mobile-app-based taxi company Uber, which would have created 1 million driving jobs for women because of concerns about the company’s […]
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Selma Celebrant Observes: State of Selma Belies Civil Rights Victories
Medals commemorating the 50th anniversary are worn as they cross Edmund Pettus Bridge marching towards Montgomery Monday, March 9, 2015, in Selma, Ala. This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of […]
The Root Causes of Unhealthy Communities
Sixty-two percent of Americans say they are very concerned about their health.* It’s unsurprising that those who express the most concern are most vulnerable, underserved, and lacking economic means and […]
Nigerian Military Claim to Destroy Boko Haram Headquarters
Chadian soldiers escorting a group of journalists ride on trucks and pickups in the Nigerian city of Damasak, Nigeria, Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Damasak was flushed of Boko Haram militants […]
Baltimore Police Commissioner Says Department Part of Communities’ Problems
Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts (in the police uniform) looks on as Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake delivered comments at a recent forum on reducing African-American homicides. Batts said police practices have […]
Washington D.C. Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Youth Transitional Home
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (AP Photo) Continuing the Pathways to the Middle Class Tour, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Brenda Donald […]
Happy 100th Birthday
Baltimore is gearing up to celebrate what would have been Billie Holiday’s 100th birthday. The festivities will include many local and national artists performing their favorite blues and other tributes […]
Malcolm X Talks
Malcolm X Talks is a monthly series of seminars and workshops that center on teaching the Baltimore community about the Black experience and using it as a resource for nation […]
‘Pure Hospitality’
Join the Baltimore Area Hospitality Association for their next Industry Mixer, 5 to 8 p.m., March 30 at Azumi. ‘Who’s Who’ of the Baltimore hospitality scene will be in attendance. […]
Historic Landmark Dedication
The State of Maryland has officially named Trinity A.M.E. Church an historical landmark. The dedication service is 3 p.m., March 29. Bishop William P. DeVeaux, presiding prelate of the 2nd […]
Lead me to Calvary
A free Palm Sunday Concert, “Lead Me To Calvary,” will be given, 4 p.m., March 29, by the Community Concert Choir of Baltimore, hosted by Perkins Square Baptist Church, 2500 […]
Blessing of the City
The historical churches of Lafayette Square and political leaders of Baltimore will host the 12th Annual Blessing of the City, 9:30 a.m., March 29. The event will include prayers from […]