Before 2008, it would have been a rare occurrence to find Black families cuddling before their televisions to watch the Winter Olympics. But many tuned into the 2010 Vancouver games and mostly for one reason—Shani Davis. The 27-year-old Texas native became the first African American to win a Winter Olympic gold medal during the 2008 […]
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Baltimore Churches Promote Census
Where Baltimore City officials have received some of the blame for 2000’s census failure is where local NAACP president Marvin Cheatham says faith-based organizations can make a difference. Many underserved communities were not reached in the prior census, leaving thousands of residents uncounted and millions of dollars missing from the city over a 10-year period. […]
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Black Engineer Awards: Annual Conference Honors Black Leaders
In a landmark weekend that will pay tribute to African Americans in science, engineering, and technology at the 24th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Global Competitiveness Conference ceremony will be hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 18-20. The awards ceremony will honor Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, the first commander […]
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‘Yes We Can’ Awards Ceremony Held
More than 200 people walked the red carpet on Jan. 20 at Mo’s Seafood in Little Italy to celebrate the one year anniversary of the historic swearing in of President Barack Obama. The event, the only one of its kind in Maryland, was organized by the Arts Culture & Entertainment Group to honor 20 outstanding […]
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Report Reveals Barry Misused City Funds
An investigation by special counsel Robert Bennett into the District of Columbia City Council’s contract and grant distribution habits has revealed among other highlights, that Ward 8 Councilman Marion Barry misused government funds, steering nearly $1 million into the coffers of nonprofits that he created and which were fraught with waste and abuse. Among the […]
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State Legislators Take Aim at Gang Activity
ANNAPOLIS – The Safe Schools Act of 2010, unveiled Tuesday by House Speaker Michael E. Busch, D-Anne Arundel, would require courts to notify schools if a student is arrested for crimes that could indicate gang membership, such as assault and malicious destruction of property. The legislation calls for better communication between schools and law enforcement […]
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NAACP Hosts Public Meeting on Census
The Baltimore branch of the NAACP has not been shy about declaring what it feels city leaders and community organizers need to do to make the 2010 census a success. But president Marvin Cheatham said his group is also doing its fair share of work publicize how the census directly relates to the city’s welfare. […]
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Young Talks of Council Presidency
Bernard “Jack” Young has served on or chaired almost every Baltimore City Council committee over his tenure as a councilman. Now, he is pleased to use his experience as Baltimore City’s new City Council president. Affectionately referred to as “Jack,” the 14-year Council veteran is currently a member of the Task Force to Eliminate Illegal […]
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Black Engineer Awards
In a landmark weekend that will pay tribute to African Americans in science, engineering, and technology at the 24th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Global Competitiveness Conference ceremony will be hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 18-20. The awards ceremony will honor Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, the first commander […]
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NAACP to Choose New Chair
The NAACP will elect a new chairperson during a meeting of the Board of Directors in New York on Feb. 20. The 64-member body, which is the policymaking arm of the civil rights organization, will choose its new leader with a simple majority of votes. Hilary Shelton, vice president for advocacy and director of the […]
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Recent Storms Test Locals’ Preparation, Patience
Preparing for a record blizzard seemed to be uncharted territory for local residents. The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is used to snowfalls, but preparing for this year’s record deluge proved to be a huge challenge for officials, residents and businesses alike. Kia Williams, 27, of Northeast Washington said she was shocked by the magnitude of […]
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Top 10 Tips to Help Avoid Foreclosure and Scams in 2010
A new public education campaign is helping homeowners find legitimate foreclosure assistance and avoid loan modification scams. At a time when many Americans are considering new resolutions and life changes, staying financially vigilant should remain a priority—especially for homeowners. During 2010, an estimated 4 million households are expected to face the risk of foreclosure. Millions […]