As efforts to rewrite history persist, Black museums play a critical role in preserving and teaching the true stories of African-descendants—their experiences, the obstacles they’ve overcome and those that remain.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Walter P. Carter Institute launches civic leadership program to empower Baltimore’s future changemakers
The Walter P. Carter Institute of Leadership and Service has launched its first major initiative, the Community Leadership and Empowerment Program (CLEP), a free 10-week course designed to cultivate Baltimore’s next generation of grassroots leaders. Rooted in the legacy of civil rights icon Walter P. Carter, the program equips participants with tools in civic engagement, advocacy and public service to help them lead meaningful change in their communities
Posted inBaltimore News
Black and Missing: Baltimore woman found, but her disappearance highlighted ongoing national crisis
Alayia Berry, a 21-year-old Baltimore woman, was found at a local hospital after a massive search effort, having gone missing on July 10 under mysterious circumstances.
Posted inBaltimore News
Black Restaurant Week returns to Baltimore for 5th year of food and culture
Black Restaurant Week returns to Baltimore, spotlighting Black-owned culinary businesses and driving visibility, community ties, and growth. The Empanada Lady’s success reflects its power to amplify local talent.
Posted inArts & Culture
Building confidence and change through theatre
Over nearly 50 years, Penumbra Theatre in Saint Paul, Minn. has evolved from a pioneering Black arts institution into a national leader in racial healing and artistic excellence. Meanwhile, Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center empowers Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) youth with classical arts training that builds confidence, discipline and cultural pride.
Posted inReligion
Black churches strive to reignite youth engagement amid shifting generational ties
Black churches have long supported youth through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, but changing generational dynamics and declining attendance—especially post-pandemic—pose new challenges. At Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., Rev. Brian Woolfolk is working to revitalize youth programs and reengage the next generation through a holistic approach combining spiritual growth, community service, and digital outreach.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland nonprofit offering legal aid to LGBTQ+ community loses more than $300,000 in grant fundingÂ
Free State Justice, a Black-led Maryland nonprofit providing legal aid to LGBTQ+ individuals, has lost over $300,000 in grant funding, threatening its ability to serve clients facing discrimination, criminal records, and legal barriers. Despite the setback, Executive Director Phillip Westry remains hopeful that community support and alternative funding can sustain their life-changing work for some of Maryland’s most marginalized residents.
Posted inMaryland News
Marylanders can now apply for one-time utility grants as electricity costs spikeÂ
As electricity prices continue to rise, Maryland residents can now apply for the Customer Relief Fund, a one-time assistance grant funded by Exelon to support low- to moderate-income households. The $19 million initiative offers up to $750 in relief per eligible BGE customer and is being distributed through local nonprofit organizations.
Posted inBaltimore News
Braxton Street announces candidacy for District 40 delegateÂ
Braxton Street, a Baltimore native and Morgan State University doctoral candidate, has announced his candidacy for District 40 delegate in the 2026 election, pledging to fight for affordable living and support for youth and elders. As the first to enter the race, Street brings a background in education, community leadership, and grant management across Baltimore City schools.
Posted inHealth
Supporting moms: The vital role families play before, during and after birth
Pregnancy is not a solo journey—it’s one that families can profoundly impact by offering emotional, structural and hands-on support. From helping navigate healthcare systems to simply showing up with a warm meal and open ears, loved ones play a vital role in a mother’s health before, during and after birth.
Posted inMental Health
How Bipolar disorder impacts families and what support can look like
Bipolar disorder can deeply affect family dynamics, especially in Black households where stigma and lack of culturally competent care can intensify the challenges. Experts stress the importance of early recognition, open communication and supportive environments to promote healing for both individuals and their loved ones.
Posted inOpinion
Independence Interrupted: What Fort Gregg-Adams teaches us this Fourth of July
The renaming of Fort Lee back to Fort Gregg-Adams, and the reversal of progress for Black women in the military and media, are part of a larger pattern of erasing Black history and undermining equity, and must be resisted in order to ensure that freedom fully includes Black Americans.