Category: NEWS

University of the District of Columbia’s Head Coach Scott Urick recently announced the hiring of Rodger Colbert as the Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. “I am thrilled at the addition of Rodger Colbert to the UDC Men’s Lacrosse Coaching staff,” Urick said. “Rodger is a former teammate of mine and a longtime friend. I have the […]

UMES researchers lauded for their work on new epilepsy medication

A University of Maryland Eastern Shore professor and one of her former graduate assistants are recipients of an “Invention of the Year Award” the state’s flagship university in College Park bestows annually to researchers doing cutting-edge work. Dr. Patrice Jackson-Ayotunde, an assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at UMES, and Dr. Tawes Harper, a pharmacy program […]

DCPS Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week With #DCPSlove

On May 5, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) kicked off a week of celebrating, honoring and thanking teachers as part of national Teacher Appreciation Week. All week long, DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson, principals, parents, central office staff, community members, and others took to social media with #DCPSlove and the “Love My DCPS Teacher” sign. […]

‘WORDS ON WHEELS’ CELEBRATES IDEAS THAT MOVE US

For the 15th year, the Maryland Transit Administration held its poetry event, “Words on Wheels,” highlighting the poetry of 12 Baltimore City Public School students, embellished with artwork created by Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) students. Artwork of winners, announced at the April 29 culmination, with their photos, was featured as posters and will […]

D.C. Area to Kick Off Bike to Work Week 2014

Thousands of area commuters will strap on their helmets and get on their two-wheelers to celebrate this year’s Bike to Work Day. The event, which is held across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, is designed to highlight exercise and promote bicycling as a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly way to get to work. For more information: Biketoworkmetrodc.org

National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents Gourmet Chefs of Distinction

The public is invited to sample the tastiest food and drink Maryland has to offer, prepared by some of the best men who cook, 2 to 4 p.m., May 18 at Martin’s West in Woodlawn. The event is sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Over 100 friendly […]

‘What Life Has in Store’

Sheena D. Horne Productions, a local production company will present its stage play “What Life Has in Store” on May 23 and 24 at The Lab Theatre in Alexandria, Va. The production, which features a bevy of D.C.-area actors including Comelita Payton, Lorenzo Jones and Tiffany Strothner, explores a married couple whose lives are distraught […]

Baltimore News, Religion

Community Choir in Spring Concert at Good Shepherd Baptist Church

Many have been waiting for the spring concert of the Community Concert Choir of Baltimore, which will be held at 5 p.m., May 25 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 3459 Park Heights Avenue. The group of more than 100 singers will render a program, entitled “Let Me Walk with Thee,” that will feature classically trained […]

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Engage Urban Youth in Outdoor Recreation and STEM Education

African-American fraternity Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have joined forces to conserve America’s wildlife in a new way. The two organizations signed an historic memorandum of understanding today in Washington, DC, establishing a partnership that will provide new opportunities for urban youth to experience the natural world and promote […]

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Marked National Day of Prayer

As the entire country observed the 2014 National Day of Prayer, faith leaders from across Maryland congregated in Annapolis to speak as “One Voice United in Prayer.” At an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives (GOCI), clergy offered prayers for Five Centers of Influence in society, including family, education, government, […]

National Kidney Foundation to Hold ‘Rappel for Kidney Health’

The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland (NKF-MD) will hold its fifth annual Rappel for Kidney Health signature event, June 6 and 7, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (700 Aliceanna St.). Rappel for Kidney Health invites people of all ages to scale down the 32-story building, from the roof to the fifth floor pool deck. Rappel […]

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