By West North Avenue Development Authority On Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) will host “Love the Avenue Day,” a community-led initiative focused on clean-up, beautification, and activation of the corridor. This event will highlight: The event will take place on the 2800–2900 blocks of […]
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The Presidents’ Roundtable announces leadership transition and strategic revitalization for 2026
The Presidents’ Roundtable has appointed longtime Baltimore business leader James Makia as its new chair, succeeding Jeff Hargrave, as the organization launches a 2026 Strategic Plan focused on revitalization, innovation, and expanded impact for minority entrepreneurs.
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The AFRO Named Among the Nation’s Top Black News Outlets on Two Feedspot Lists
The AFRO-American Newspapers, the nation’s oldest continuously published Black-owned newspaper still owned by its founding family, has been named to Feedspot’s list of the “45 Best Black News Websites of 2025.” The recognition honors The AFRO’s legacy of trusted journalism and its continued innovation in digital media, storytelling, and community engagement.
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BMore Bald Expo 2025 invites the world to celebrate bald beauty, bold identity and Black empowerment — Aug. 8-10 at Baltimore’s BWI Corridor
The inaugural BMore Bald Expo 2025 will take place Aug. 8-10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore–BWI Airport, celebrating bald beauty, Black identity and empowerment. Created by Malaika-Tamu Cooper of Dreadz N Headz, the weekend features shopping, workshops, panels, live entertainment and signature events like the “Bald Night Out” Gala and “Be Bald ’Bout It” Brunch.
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Catholic Sisters launch “Put the Guns Down” campaign across Baltimore
Eight congregations of Catholic sisters in Baltimore are launching a city-wide “Put the Guns Down” ad campaign in June 2025 to raise awareness about gun violence and promote peace during Gun Violence Awareness Month.
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Maryland Legal Aid partners with Johns Hopkins University & Medicine to host a free expungement clinic
BALTIMORE, MD., (March 26, 2025) – Maryland Legal Aid is partnering with Johns Hopkins University & Medicine to host a FREE Expungement on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Individuals with a criminal history will have an opportunity to be advised by legal professionals and have petitions prepared on site. This includes people with cannabis-related charges who […]
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PRESS ROOM: HBCU Research AI Summit to convene at Baltimore Hyatt Hotel, September 9-11, 2024
The HBCU Research Corporation of America is hosting the HBCU RESEARCH AI – TECH Summit from September 9th to 11th, 2024, to explore the transformative power of AI and its potential to redefine the way we live, work, and interact.