Leader Breeders, a non-profit organization founded by Jeanette Wooten and Corin “Tiny” Adams, is transforming the lives of Baltimore youths through academic enrichment, career development, physical therapy, and community engagement.
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Posted inEvents
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting a variety of events this month, including free health screenings, movie marathons, live concert performances, and more.
Posted inNEWS
NNPA 2024 National Convention opens in Baltimore
The 2024 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Annual National Convention opened in Baltimore with board meetings and a welcome reception, focusing on the upcoming election and the need to educate and empower the Black community.
Posted inBaltimore News
Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future
The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
Posted inBaltimore News
Transforming Baltimore: How smart legislation is making our streets safer
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that reducing the hours of alcohol sales in East Baltimore resulted in a 23% annual decrease in all violent crime, and a 51% drop in homicides, leading to the passage of similar legislation in Maryland’s 45th Legislative District.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City water bills to get a makeover this month
Baltimore City residents will see improvements to their water bill system, including a newly enhanced physical water bill and customer self-service portal, which will be available from June 17, while the online portal will be down from June 12-17.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
Posted inBaltimore News
The road ahead: An AFRO inside look at BOPA’s new CEO, Rachel D. Graham
Rachel D. Graham has been appointed as the new CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, and is focused on rebuilding trust with the city, promoting arts and culture, and ensuring that the organization is a trusted advocate for the Baltimore arts community.
Posted inHealth
PRESS ROOM: UMMS selects veteran healthcare leader as system’s new chief administrative officer
Richelle Webb Dixon has been named the new Chief Administrative Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System, bringing her extensive experience in hospital operations, medical education, and community advocacy to the role.
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Marilyn Mosby, the Black electoral infrastructure and prison as weapon against Black people
Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore State’s Attorney, was prosecuted and convicted by the law enforcement establishment for her stance on criminal justice reform, and her conviction has been criticized as a political punishment for her efforts to challenge the racist policies of the law enforcement establishment.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
PRESS ROOM: NCNW announces host city and hotel for the 61st Convention location
The National Council of Negro Women will host its 61st National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 9-13, 2024, to discuss social and economic justice issues impacting Black women and their families.
Posted inNational News
Students weigh in as anti-war protests intensify on college campuses across America
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have taken place in the US, with students at various colleges and universities across the country taking a stand in solidarity with Palestine and demanding universities divest from Israeli companies.