Baltimore community members and leaders gathered in Druid Hill Park on Oct. 16 with prayer and drumming to honor the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March. The weekend’s events celebrate unity, reflection and the legacy of the historic gathering.
Tag: Baltimore
Posted inClimate Change
Planting hope: How Baltimore locals use trees to fight climate change
Baltimore residents like Everett Mitchell and Leah Oliver are leading grassroots efforts to plant trees in underserved neighborhoods, helping to combat climate change and restore green spaces. Their work brings environmental healing, education, and a renewed connection to nature in the heart of the city.
Posted inCommentary
From prison to tenure: Baltimore roots, Baltimore resilience
Stanley Andrisse, MBA, Ph.D, is a tenured associate professor at Howard University College of Medicine and executive director of From Prison Cells to PhD. This week, he speaks on the importance of investing in second chances.
Posted inBlack Press
The 50-year legacy of Black Classic Press
Paul Coates, a former Black Panther Party member, founded Black Classic Press in 1978 as a program to provide books for incarcerated African American people. From chicken dinners to book drives, the business has now become a publishing and printing house where a few of his children and grandchildren work to continue the mission of sharing Black narratives.
Posted inBUSINESS
Harbor Bank of Maryland opens new branch in Silver Spring
The Harbor Bank of Maryland has opened a new branch in Silver Spring, marking its seventh location and a strategic expansion into the Montgomery County market. The community-focused bank celebrated the soft opening with a visit from Afrofuturist icon George Clinton, whose artwork is now on permanent display inside the branch.
Posted inBUSINESS
Black-owned floral businesses blossom with creativity and community care
Fleurs d’Ave in Baltimore and Postal Petals in Los Angeles use flowers to spark creativity, encourage self-care and build community, blending floral design with events and wellness activities.
Posted inOPINION
Block by block: How communities are torn apart
Steven Kappen, a staff attorney with Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service who focuses on estate planning, probate and property issues, explains how Baltimore’s neighborhoods are hollowed out block by block through tax sales, foreclosures, and discriminatory housing policies. Using a study of the 500 block of N. Carrollton Ave., he shows how family homeownership has dropped sharply, fueling displacement and community loss.
Posted inOpinion
Congressional bills aiming to jail Black youth won’t make D.C. safer
Congress is pushing legislation to lower the age for transfer to adult court and repeal second-chance laws in Washington, D.C., echoing outdated “superpredator” myths that disproportionately target Black youth for detention. Dr. Kevin Beckford argues these measures will make communities less safe and urges investment in proven community-based interventions instead.
Posted inHBCU
Morgan State University targets R-1 status to boost innovation, jobs and growth in Baltimore
Maryland’s Morgan State University is pushing toward R-1 status, aiming to boost research output, attract investment and strengthen Baltimore’s economy.
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland lawmakers lead opposition to president’s plan for National Guard in Baltimore
President Trump has signaled plans to deploy National Guard troops to Baltimore, though he has not specified when. Maryland leaders at every level say the move is unnecessary and warn it could jeopardize the city’s recent gains in reducing violent crime.
Posted inOpinion
The system has failed our men and boys. We can – and we must – fix it.
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino says the state must overhaul systems that have long failed young men and boys. She outlines efforts to rebuild trust, strengthen reentry support, expand mentorship, and align with Gov. Wes Moore’s Young Men and Boys Initiative to create real opportunities for youth and reduce cycles of neglect and incarceration.
Posted inBUSINESS
Mova Nature: Empowering Black community with nutrition and education
In a time of rising illnesses among Black people, healthy diets are relevant now more than ever. Kelli Redmond, founder of Mova Nature, has been spreading the word through Baltimore and beyond. Not only does she provide nutritional fruit juices and blends, but she also educates people on how they can incorporate healthy practices in their homes.