Maryland leaders toured the Baltimore ICE facility, condemning the inhumane conditions identified even in the absence of detainees. Legislators praised Judge Julie R. Rubin’s March 6 order limiting capacity for detainees at the facility to 55 people and city officials have pledged to protect immigrants by fighting private detention centers.
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Morgan State University celebrates student excellence at the annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast
Morgan State University hosted the 41st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. scholarship breakfast on Jan. 10 at the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom. The event focused on a theme of “empowering the dream of growing our future,” and featured a keynote address by the Rev. Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner of The Empowerment Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
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Maryland leaders spotlight federal shutdown’s toll on airport workers
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) condemned the ongoing federal shutdown’s toll on essential airport workers, highlighting that hundreds of Transportation Security Agency agents and air traffic controllers at Baltimore-Washington International Airport are working without pay to keep travelers safe.
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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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Post office renamed in honor of late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
A West Baltimore post office has been renamed in honor of the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, celebrating his enduring legacy of service, advocacy and commitment to his community.
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Morgan State breaks ground on $337M science center
Maryland officials broke ground on Morgan State University’s $337 million Science Research Center on May 14, the largest state investment in the school’s history. The facility will boost innovation, research and HBCU excellence.
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Maryland residents and leaders commemorate anniversary of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
One year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Marylanders gathered to honor the lives lost and reflect on the resilience of their communities. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to rebuilding the bridge by 2028, emphasizing the need for continued economic recovery.
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Fired federal workers could see relief under proposed Maryland bills
State Del. Jazz Lewis and State Sen. Nick Charles are pushing legislation to provide more resources for federal workers who have been laid off due to the Trump-Musk administration’s initiative to cut “wasteful” federal spending.
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Baltimore holds its first Black History Month Parade
The inaugural Black History Month Parade in Baltimore City, held on Feb. 17, celebrated the rich history of Black trailblazers and Black achievements in Charm City, and highlighted the importance of Black history being taught in schools.
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Mfume discusses enrollment, housing issues at Morgan State
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, chairman of the Morgan State University Board of Regents, discussed the university’s enrollment surge, housing challenges, and the declining rate of enrollment for Black male students during an interview at the Democratic National Convention.
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Democratic lawmakers back President Biden after press conference
Despite recent mistakes, President Joe Biden continues to receive support from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressing his commitment to the Democratic leader and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters predicting that Biden will win his bid for re-election.
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$15.5 million in federal funding awarded for South Baltimore infrastructure
Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Kweisi Mfume have announced $15.5 million in federal funding for Baltimore City’s Hanover Street Corridor revitalization project, which will improve transit, pedestrian walkways, and other transportation options in South Baltimore.