Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks are advancing legislation designed to bring down the soaring cost of inhalers, nebulizers and other essential respiratory treatments. Their proposal would cap monthly expenses for insured and uninsured patients alike, expanding Medicare coverage and easing the financial strain on families managing asthma. The lawmakers say the measure is urgently needed as hospitalizations and racial disparities in respiratory illness continue to climb.
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Posted inHealth
In churches and communities, a new model for men’s health emerges
In the absence of a federal Office of Men’s Health, faith leaders and veterans are stepping up to fill the gap. Through grassroots advocacy and personal storytelling, John Bruce and Charles Flanagain are challenging stigma, promoting early screenings and redefining community health for men across the Southeast.
Posted inMoney
Rising costs push Black households to cut back on everyday comforts
Black households across Baltimore and beyond say rising costs are reshaping their daily lives from food spending to basic beauty routines. Women like Sydney Robinson and Olivia Dreux describe holding on to hairstyles longer and cooking more at home as inflation outpaces income. Their stories along with those of new parents Rya and Eric Greene reflect a growing sense that even simple comforts have become harder to afford.
Posted inSports
Historic Army-Navy rivalry returns to Baltimore
The 126th Army–Navy Game will bring “America’s Game” back to Baltimore on Dec. 13, as the city prepares to honor the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
Posted inOpinion
Rising costs push Americans into impossible daily choices
Rep. Kweisi Mfume argues that the current administration’s policies have left working families, union households, veterans, single parents and individuals with disabilities struggling with rising costs for everyday necessities, while the White House remains out of touch with their struggles.
Posted inBaltimore News
Mayor Brandon Scott named to Ebony Power 100 and Time 100, credits Baltimore for the honor
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott has been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2025, joining a legacy of Baltimore visionaries such as Ta-Nehisi Coates and Freeman Hrabowski III, and Ebony’s Power 100. Scott calls the honor “a humbling experience,” crediting his city for its growing global influence and its role in reshaping national perceptions of Baltimore.
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Enoch Pratt Free Library debuts DeWayne Wickham Room of Maryland Journalism
The Enoch Pratt Free Library recently debuted the DeWayne Wickham Room of Maryland Journalism in honor of the cofounder of the National Association of Black Journalists and founding dean emeritus of Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication.
Posted inAfro Briefs
I hated wearing tights, until my mother died
A journalist reflects on the wisdom of her late mother, who taught her the importance of wearing hosiery and shapewear, and how it has become a source of comfort and connection to her mother’s memory.
Posted inOpinion
The shutdown has ended, but we must move quickly to avoid a health care crisis
Rep. Kweisi Mfume is urging Congress to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent a 35-50% premium hike for Marylanders and potential loss of health coverage for millions of Americans.
Posted inBaltimore News
BABJ, NABJ press WJZ-TV for action after allegations of racism and sexual harassment
The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) is calling for immediate accountability at WJZ-TV, the Baltimore news station owned by CBS, following allegations of racism, sexual harassment, poor working conditions and high turnover. NABJ is reviewing the claims and supporting the journalists who came forward.
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Funeral arrangements announced for Baltimore icon Herb Brown
Herb Brown, a World War II veteran, prominent Baltimore businessman and political power broker who co-founded the Vanguard Organization, died Nov. 4 at age 101. Visitation and funeral services will take place Nov. 21 and 22, respectively.
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Empowering Black women in health: SHE’s mission for change
Baltimore-based Shaping Health Equity (SHE), founded by Tanya Myers and Ashley Price in 2020, empowers Black women and girls to navigate the health care system and advocate for themselves. The organization provides educational workshops, referrals to vetted providers and storytelling opportunities to address gaps in culturally responsive care and systemic inequities.