As Bowie State celebrates its 145th anniversary as Maryland’s oldest historically Black college or university, the school is touting many new achievements as it moves forward in the 21st century. At the top of that list is the school’s brand new bioinformatics program, which is being touted as a four-year multi-disciplinary program for honors students. […]
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Heavens’ Gates Thrown Open for Dorothy Height
“So long as God let’s me live,” said Dorothy Irene Height in one of several oral history archive videos presented by the National Visionary Leadership Project, “I will be on the firing line.” She honored that commitment to herself and the causes of African Americans, women and children until her final days, with her every […]
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Funeral Services for Dr. Dorothy Height
Funeral Services Tuesday, April 27 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. — Dr. Height will lie in repose at the NCNW Dorothy I. Height building for a public viewing. Wednesday, April 28 2:00 p.m. — The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will conduct a public Omega Omega Service at Howard University. Dr. Height served as national president […]
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Sudan Suffering From Severe Famine
Following years of civil war and severe drought, Sudan, the largest country in Africa, is suffering from extreme famine. According to Blackvoices.com, the entire population is on the verge of severe starvation and the children are most affected. Many children in the country have exposed ribs, distended bellies and extremely thin legs that barely offer […]
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RNC Chairman Steele Faces Sharpton’s National Action Network Convention
The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first Black chairman told an audience at the annual meeting of Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network that the RNC wants to help the Black community—but said that community must also rely on itself instead of government handouts, saying that dependence has stifled Black progression. According to the Associated Press, […]
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Commitment Honored: Dorothy Height Passes Torch Commemorative E-Edition
Click here to view the Dr. Dorothy Height Commemorative E-edition.
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Jack Fights Back
After City Council President Jack Young invited reporters on a tour of two houses he owns in East Baltimore to clear up questions about his residency, he is now accused of purchasing a home with taxpayer dollars intended for poor people. During a news conference last week, Young defended himself by responding to what he […]
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City Amends Wells Fargo Lawsuit
Three months after a judge tossed Baltimore City’s lawsuit against Wells Fargo, City Solicitor George Nilson announced the filing of a second complaint. The city maintains its initial claim – that African-American borrowers pay more in fees and interest rates for refinances and home loans and alleges Wells Fargo’s lending practices prompted harmful foreclosures […]
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Child Abuse Center Raises Awareness
Child abuse is a subject that often takes a backseat to the headlines over other “pressing” issues. While overall perception of the topic is regularly heartfelt, the matters of a listless economy, declining homeownership, murders, failing schools and other concerns typically speed to the top of most news broadcasts. So, in celebration of Child Abuse […]
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Community Honors Slain AFRO Employee
Members from the Baltimore community gathered April 15 at the corner of Greenmount Avenue and 29th Street to honor the life of Charles Bowman, an AFRO employee who was murdered at a nearby fast food restaurant a week earlier. “I’ve been doing these types of things for over 30 years and I’ve realized that you […]
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Benjamin L. Hooks: Country Mourns Lion of Law, Faith and Civil Justice
As news of Benjamin L. Hooks’ death riveted the American public, mourning turned to reflective celebration of a man who helped revolutionize the struggle for minority equality in economics, media and politics. This week, Hooks’ family, friends and colleagues honored his life and legacy at Greater Middle Baptist Church and Temple of Deliverance COGIC, both […]
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Comprehensive Budget Awaits Council Approval
Without additional revenue, Baltimore City could lose seven fire companies, sworn police officers and police helicopters, dozens of recreation centers and swimming pools and 606 filled positions to close the budget gap. But on Monday, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake released a comprehensive budget that generates $50 million in new funds, as well as $70 million in […]