Tamika Hall, Mrs. Maryland Essence 2010, captured the title of Mrs. Essence 2010 in late August, marking the second time the author and anti-violence advocate competed for the crown. Hall has spoken around the country to thousands of children, youth, and concerned adults about bullying, dating violence, domestic violence, and discovering one’s personal best. A […]
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Two Baltimore Schools Receive National Arts Awards
Each year, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents its National Schools of Distinction in Arts Education Awards to public schools that have “ensured a creative educational environment for outstanding student achievement.” This year, two Baltimore school were among the institutions recognized from Maryland. Roland Park Elementary/Middle School and Sudbrook Magnet Middle […]
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Three Teens Named ‘Men of Strength’ for Strides Against Domestic Violence
Three male students from the District will be recognized on Sept. 22 for their commitment to healthy dating relationships and nonviolence at the 12th annual Men of Strength Awards. Men Can Stop Rape (MCSR), a national D.C.-based nonprofit that mobilizes young men to prevent sexual and domestic violence through outreach and educational programs, is hosting […]
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Salvation Army Feeds Local Families
The Salvation Army, Greater Baltimore Command recently announced its participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which provides meals at no separate charge to enrolled children at 1114 N. Calvert St., in Baltimore. The goal of the program is to improve the diets of young children and provide access to more nutritious foods, […]
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Shirley Sherrod to Speak at Metropolitan A.M.E.
Shirley Sherrod, former Georgia director of rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will speak during the 9 a.m. service on Sept. 18 at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church located at 1518 M St. N.W. Sherrod, who was forced to resign after a conservative blogger posted video excerpts of a speech she made and distorted the […]
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Arc of Baltimore Celebrates 60 Years
BALTIMORE – Every morning for more than a year, Joe Brown has made the 45-minute, multi-bus commute to The Arc of Baltimore headquarters where he is the friendly office clerk responsible for all mail operations. Brown is mentally disabled. Brown, 22, is just one of The Arc’s many success stories. Beyond being the first service […]
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Anacostia Development Boom Tied to River Cleanup
WASHINGTON – Masada Maeda looks out over the Anacostia River from the back of his 15-foot-long skiff. Along the banks and floating through the water are plastic cups, beer cans, Styrofoam and dozens of other types of trash. “It’s not as bad as it used to be,” said Maeda, who, in his work for the […]
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Hospital Launches Gimmick-Free Wellness Initiative ‘smarthealth’
Helen Phillips’ body once bulged uncomfortably in size 22 pants. The Michigan woman – who went on to vanquish an astonishing 140 pounds on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” last year – had fallen victim to a destructive cycle of overeating, inactivity and self-pity. Like millions of obese Americans, it seemed Phillips’ fate had been predetermined […]
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Norton Concerned Over Lack of Jobs for New Grads
Despite well-intended assertions by President Barack Obama and others that the economy is making a turn for the better, widespread joblessness persists. And, according to D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, unemployment among recent college graduates is even worse. “We must help our young people find jobs,” Norton said. “The longer it takes for our young […]
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Hundreds to March for Sickle Cell Anemia Victims
One hundred years ago, Chicago physician Dr. James Herrick reported anemia characterized by “peculiar elongated and sickle shaped” red blood cells in Walter Clement Noel, “an intelligent negro of 20,” who had left Grenada to study dentistry at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery. It was a discovery that changed the medical landscape—and that of […]
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Unemployment Marquee Issue at CBC’s Annual Conference
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The Congressional Black Caucus this year is tackling the current debilitating joblessness in the Black community head on with several sessions on the connection between education and employment at its 40th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). The conference is being held this week, Sept. 15-18, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Sen. […]
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Help Seniors ‘Age in Place’
Age-In-Place, a nonprofit department of the Seabury Resources for Aging, seeks participants for a community volunteer fair at the National Mall on Sept. 25. In addition to learning about volunteer opportunities in the metro area, community members are needed to help with the event’s planning, logistics, set-up and more. Event coordinator Tawana Moore said national […]
