Residents and leaders in Baltimore’s Arcadia neighborhood gathered for an Associated Black Charities Community Convo to discuss connectivity, housing affordability and partnerships with Morgan State University, highlighting both the area’s strengths and ongoing challenges.
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EVENT: The action plan to get Black women back to work
By Shernay WilliamsWord In Black It’s been a year since economic reports started to reveal that as many as 600,000 Black women – many of them highly educated professionals – are out of work. So what now? Join a virtual planning session produced by Word In Black featuring entrepreneurs, community organizers and economic strategists who […]
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Associated Black Charities expands Teen Financial Literacy Summit
By Associated Black Charities Baltimore, MD – Associated Black Charities (ABC) is proud to announce the return of its Teen Financial Literacy Summit, expanding both its reach and impact in 2026. The summit will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at SECU Arena at Towson University, bringing together […]
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Ashburton Community Convos encourages dialogue and solutions
Residents, leaders and organizations recently gathered in the Ashburton community for an Associated Black Charities Community Convos listening session focused on neighborhood needs, collaboration and solutions. Participants discussed economic empowerment, safety and housing while sharing ideas to strengthen the community.
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Associated Black Charities hosts “Community Convos” session and film screening in honor of Cherry Hill
The Associated Black Charities and the Youth Resiliency Institute hosted a “Community Convos” session along with a screening of “Termite: A Baltimore Story” at MedStar Harbor Hospital Baum Auditorium in Cherry Hill on Feb. 19. Community members discussed their dreams for Cherry Hill, paid homage to lives lost and connected residents with free resources to improve literacy and health.
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Building, thriving, celebrating: Charm City Wins from 2025
2025 was a year of growth, creativity, and empowerment across Baltimore. From new Black-owned businesses and parks to wellness events and neighborhood projects, these highlights showcase the people and initiatives strengthening the city’s communities.
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AI, fear and a bag of chips: How a Maryland teen became the latest victim of a broken system
by Frances Toni Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO I keep thinking about a teenager—Black, 16, a student-athlete—who did what kids do after practice: he ate snacks with friends and waited for a ride. Minutes later, eight police cars rolled up to Kenwood High School in Baltimore County. Officers drew their guns, ordered him […]
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The power of giving: Proof that generosity can’t be confined
An incarcerated man at North Branch Correctional Institution in Maryland began making monthly donations to Associated Black Charities (ABC), inspiring two others to join him. Their small but consistent gifts highlight that generosity transcends privilege and circumstance, reminding us that philanthropy belongs to anyone with a heart to give and that even behind bars, humanity and hope endure.
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Joy as resistance: Associated Black Charities hosts annual community cookout
Associated Black Charities hosted its second annual community cookout at The Village of Cross Keys, offering free resources, family fun, and fellowship to close out the summer. The event, launched in 2024, celebrates Black joy as resistance while connecting residents with food, school supplies, and local businesses.
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Coming full circle: How the Arc Baltimore defined who I became
Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities. This week, she speaks on how her journey in public service started at The Arc Baltimore, which still today supports the community.
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Turner Station residents speak out on flooding and infrastructure needs during ABC’s Community Convo
Residents of Turner Station are facing intensified flooding and longstanding neglect following the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Community members expressed frustration over delayed county action and called for urgent investment to address the neighborhood’s critical infrastructure and environmental challenges.
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Associated Black Charities honors past leaders at 40th anniversary gala
Associated Black Charities (ABC) is celebrating its 40th year of service in 2025. On June 14 the organization held its annual anniversary gala, celebrating decades of impact, leadership and progress in advancing racial and economic equity.