Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware profiles Baltimore-based priest Father Merrick Moses, who is a cradle Roman Catholic, Benedictine monk, and LGBTQ+ advocate, and who uses his personal and spiritual journey to inspire others to walk out their faith.
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Posted inBaltimore Community
‘Black Nativity’ opens at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” is set to run from Nov. 30 – Dec. 22 at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring a Black lens on the Christmas story with jazz, blues, spirituals, and gospel music, as well as special events such as HBCU Night and an ASL performance.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Local artists land on 2025 Grammy nomination list with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is set to be a historic night, with African-American artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii leading the nominations in multiple genres, showcasing the diversity and talent of Black creatives in the music industry.
Posted inBaltimore News
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and cultural advocate, dies at 94
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and daughter of Cab Calloway, passed away at age 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, arts advocacy, and cultural preservation.
Posted inCommentary
Community control-not just public health-is essential in addressing overdose in Baltimore
Baltimore City is seeking to address the opioid epidemic by empowering the community to design solutions, as traditional public health responses have failed to significantly decrease fatal overdoses.
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Commentary: Reading is a civil right, and tutors can help make it a reality for more students
The Maryland State Board of Education has approved a plan to allow third-grade students to be held back if they are not meeting reading standards, with the option of enrolling in a free, supplemental reading support program, as part of a larger effort to improve literacy among Black children.
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West Muhammad, 14, becomes Coppin State’s youngest student ever
14-year-old West Muhammad has made history by becoming the youngest student ever admitted to Coppin State University, where he is majoring in cybersecurity engineering and is already making connections on campus.
Posted inCivil Rights
Researchers launch $3.7 million study on how structural racism accelerates aging in African Americans
Researchers from Rutgers University and Michigan State University have received a five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to study the long-term effects of structural racism on cognitive aging, physical decline, and frailty in Black Americans.
Posted inReligion
Rev. Jerome Stephens celebrates retirement at New Shiloh’s 122nd anniversary
New Shiloh Baptist Church celebrated its 122nd anniversary and honored the retirement of the Rev. Jerome Stephens, who has served as director of community outreach for U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and a devoted member of New Shiloh for 47 years.
Posted inHealth
Morgan State University unveils $171 million Health and Human Services Center
Morgan State University has opened its Health and Human Services Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as an academic and research hub for faculty and students, providing essential resources to the Baltimore community and society.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Op-ed: Communities in Baltimore deserve better juvenile services
The Department of Juvenile Services is facing criticism for failing to hold juveniles accountable for committing violent acts, and a new policy has been announced to require electronic monitoring for all youths accused of or charged with a violent felony.
Posted inBaltimore News
Wealth Diversity Summit celebrates 10 years
The Generational Wealth Diversity Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary by providing resources to minority communities on how to pass down minority-owned businesses, with a panel of entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and insights on the importance of succession planning.
