The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is sponsoring a meeting for small, local, minority, business owners at 14501 Sweitzer Lane from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 22. The meeting will discuss disparities in the local business markets, and information to help business owners benefit from upcoming, business contracts. The event is open and free […]
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Financial Planning Day
The D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking is hosting a financial planning event on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 3101 16th Street N.W. The event is collaborating with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Financial Planning Association, Foundation for Financial Planning, the United States Conference of Mayors, and AARP […]
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Alabama’s Closure of 31 License Offices Viewed as another Assault on Black Voters
Black lawmakers and the civil rights community are crying foul at Alabama’s decision to close 31 of its driver’s license offices – many concentrated in majority-Black areas – saying the decision further imperils the voting rights of people of color. “Alabama’s decision to close ID offices reminds us that 50 years after the passage of […]
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Faced with Lawsuit, Housing Asks Baltimore Residents to Report Sexual Abuse
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) recently sent a letter to residents explaining the agency’s sexual harassment policy and requesting residents report any instances of the same by housing employees, contractors, and vendors to the police or HABC. ‘Signed’ by Housing Commissioner Paul Graziano, the letter states that, “I am writing to let you […]
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Annual Balto. County NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Banquet
The Baltimore County Branch of the NAACP will hold its Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet on Oct. 18 at the Sheraton North Hotel, 903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Maryland from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year we will honor Mr. Gerald Morrison, Ms. Stephanie Powell, Mr. David Blenman, and the Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter […]
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Metro Wedding EXPO
Blushing brides and grooms can plan their special day at the 2015 Metro Wedding Expo, presented by GetWedForLess.com. The four-hour bridal extravaganza takes place on Oct. 11 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Park, Maryland from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The expo will have dozens of local wedding exhibitors, a bridal […]
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Open Studio Tour
School 33 Art Center’s 27th annual Open Studio Tour presented by Bank of America returns on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can meet the artists, learn more about their process and purchase original works of art. A full list of locations can be found at school33.org
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Women’s Civic League
The Women’s Civic League, in conjunction with the Baltimore City Dept. of Parks & Recreation, is hosting its Annual Apple Festival on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the West Shore Park in the Inner Harbor on Light Street in Baltimore. This is a free event and open to the public. There […]
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Baltimore Black Pride
Come and celebrate with us at our 13th Annual Cultural Affair “Bridging the Gap, Embracing Our Uniqueness,” Oct. 10. from 7 p.m. til midnight at the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, 847 North Howard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 2120. Dress attire is Fashion Forward. Dress to Impress. Light buffet, refreshments, live entertainment, guest […]
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14th Annual Pigtown Festival
The 14th Annual Pigtown Festival is coming back on Oct. 10 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Baltimore along the 700-900 blocks of Washington Boulevard off Martin Luther King Boulevard. The festival is free. The running of the pigs kicks off the festival at noon. Enjoy live music from local favorites Kelly Bell […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Wednesday, October 7.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u We continue our ongoing discussion on law enforcement reform, as we focus on efforts in Los Angeles and New York. Could some of these measures implemented in those cities also be effective in Baltimore? We’ll ask our experts. Plus, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of The Real News Network […]
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Friends of Local History & Special Collections Book Signing
Marietta Crichlow and Linda Crichlow White will present their book “Back There, Then: A Historical Genealogical Memoir” on Oct. 10 at 717 Queen Street starting at 1:30 p.m. The book discusses the importance of documenting Black family history during slavery. The event is free. For more information, visit backtherethen.com, call 703-746-1706 or e-mail backtherethen@aol.com.
