Maryland’s Morgan State University is pushing toward R-1 status, aiming to boost research output, attract investment and strengthen Baltimore’s economy.
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Community honors life and legacy of Dr. Clayton Stansbury Jr.
Funeral services for Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury Jr. (left), beloved former Morgan State University dean, were held on Sept. 16 inside of the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center. Stansbury was 93 years old at the time of his death.
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Orioles to feature R&B Singer Lloyd on Sept. 18 at HBCU and Divine Nine Night
The Orioles will celebrate HBCUs and Black Greek Letter Organizations at a September 18th home game, featuring a pregame concert headlined by R&B singer Lloyd and other activities to support HBCUs and the Divine Nine organizations.
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Dr. Earl S. Richardson, HBCU champion and transformative former president of Morgan State University, dies at 81
Dr. Earl S. Richardson, the ninth president of Morgan State University, passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of growth, innovation, and advocacy for historically Black colleges and universities.
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Coming full circle: How the Arc Baltimore defined who I became
Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities. This week, she speaks on how her journey in public service started at The Arc Baltimore, which still today supports the community.
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Funeral services set for retired Morgan State dean Clayton Stansbury Jr.
Clayton C. Stansbury Jr., retired dean of Morgan State University’s (MSU) Honors College, died Aug. 30 at age 93. Funeral services will be held Sept. 16 at the MSU’s Murphy Fine Arts Center.
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Black women business owners are redefining Baltimore’s future
In Baltimore, Black women entrepreneurs are reshaping the city’s economic and cultural future. From downtown revitalization to oyster innovation and creative stationery, Shelonda Stokes, Jasmine Norton and Alisa Brock are building purpose-driven businesses rooted in community and resilience.
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Morgan State University secures $1.75M grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to plan launch of public, nonprofit M.D. medical school
Morgan State University has received a $1.75 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to develop a plan for launching a public, nonprofit M.D. medical school — the first of its kind at Maryland’s largest HBCU. The two-year initiative aims to expand opportunities for underrepresented students, produce physicians committed to underserved communities, and strengthen Maryland’s health care workforce pipeline.
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Meet the Baltimore business turning ‘mess’ into a success
Kalilah Wright, a Black immigrant woman and Brooklyn native, founded the customized T-shirt company Mess in the Bottle in 2016 to share positive messages and amplify Black voices in her community. Wright shares how she tackles entrepreneurship and motherhood while aiming to expand her brand and provide guidance to other Black women entrepreneurs.
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Building sustainable Black businesses through training and teamwork
Black entrepreneurs face systemic challenges that can delay or derail full-time business ownership. Experts Omar Muhammad and Devon Corbin emphasize the importance of early paying customers, strategic partnerships and belief capital—the confidence founders have in their vision. Through comprehensive training and collaboration, they believe Black business owners can overcome barriers and build lasting economic empowerment in their communities.
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Not a monolith: Reflections on ralph lauren, oak bluffs, and the beautiful complexity of Black legacy
By Lynn “Elle” Selby When Ralph Lauren unveiled his latest collection honoring Morehouse College, Spelman College and the Black American tradition of summering in Oak Bluffs, it wasn’t just about clothes. It was a quiet affirmation of something many of us already know: we are not a monolith. For some, the collection was a revelation. […]
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Funeral services announced for minority business advocate and attorney Anthony ‘Tony’ Robinson
Anthony “Tony” W. Robinson, a civil rights attorney and longtime advocate for minority businesses, has died at 76. Funeral services will be held Aug. 11–12 in Baltimore to honor his decades of service, including his leadership of the Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund.
