First lady Dawn Moore was inducted into the University of Maryland Alumni Hall of Fame on Nov. 14 in recognition of her decades of public service and community engagement. A 1997 graduate, Moore credited the university with inspiring her commitment to service, a principle she continues to carry into her role as Maryland’s first lady.
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BMORENews celebrates founder Doni Glover’s 60th birthday, honors Baltimore media trailblazersÂ
BMORENews.com honored founder Doni Glover for his 60th birthday with a benefit celebrating Black media and community. The event recognized media pioneers with an award ceremony for the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Honorees. Keynote speakers included Dawn Moore, first lady of Maryland, and Wanda Draper, former executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Guests enjoyed musical performances, soul food and heartfelt reflections.
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Patrons experience last Preakness prior to Pimlico renovation
Thousands gathered in Baltimore for the historic 150th Preakness Stakes, marking the final race at Pimlico Race Course before major renovations begin. While attendees enjoyed the race and cultural festivities, some expressed frustration with event organization despite the excitement and tradition surrounding the event.
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JPMorgan Chase expands virtual jobs to military spouses in Maryland
JPMorgan Chase expanded its virtual call center in Baltimore to provide job opportunities for military spouses within a 90-mile radius. Dawn Moore, Maryland’s first lady, praised the effort, emphasizing the value military spouses bring to the workforce.
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Downtown Partnership of Baltimore celebrates Central Business and Arts District at annual meeting
The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore held its annual meeting on Oct. 10, celebrating local leaders and announcing a $7 billion development project, as well as a $10 million grant from the state of Maryland to support the city’s growth.
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Dawn Moore, first lady of Maryland, addresses the weight of childcare in Maryland
First Lady Dawn Moore of Maryland attended the United Way of Central Maryland’s 2024 Women’s Forum on Sept. 26, highlighting the need to provide more access to child care for women to return to the workforce.
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Dawn Moore “Comes Home” to UMD sharing Maryland’s PrioritiesÂ
First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore returned to her alma mater, the University of Maryland College Park, to discuss her vision of service and her critical priorities as Maryland’s first lady, including children’s mental health, women’s economic empowerment, supporting Maryland’s military families, and championing the arts.
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D.C. native designs Governor Moore’s look for inauguration and People’s Ball looks
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On the day of Governor Wes Moore’s inauguration, the 44-year-old was sworn in wearing an athletic fit, navy blue suit. While celebrating and dancing the night away at The People’s Ball, the newly elected head of state donned a black velvet jacket with black tuxedo pants. Washington, D.C. […]
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Local designers curate looks for Maryland’s new first family
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On Jan. 18, Wes Moore was inaugurated as the first Black governor of Maryland in the state’s capital. His wife, Dawn Moore, stood by his side wearing a cream cape-style coat over a cream colored dress. Baltimore native Jody Davis had the honor of dressing Maryland’s new first […]