Historically, Black high schools like Frederick Douglass and Paul Laurence Dunbar shaped Baltimore’s workforce, but unequal pathways have long determined who entered medicine versus low-wage healthcare labor.
Tag: University of Maryland
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University of Maryland inducts First Lady Dawn Moore into Alumni Hall of Fame
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.
Posted inBaltimore News
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.
Posted inMaryland News
From journalism to justice: Judge Kimberly C. McBride’s path to the bench
In 2024, Judge Kimberly C. McBride was appointed to the Baltimore City Circuit Court by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a moment she describes as “life-changing.” With a strong commitment to fairness and empathy, McBride strives to make thoughtful decisions while inspiring more Black women to pursue careers in law and justice.
Posted inBlack History
With the heart of a lion: Parren Mitchell honored
On the 18th anniversary of his passing, Marylanders gathered in Annapolis to honor Parren J. Mitchell, a trailblazing statesman, war hero, civil rights activist, and the first African American to represent Maryland in Congress. Remembered as a mentor and visionary leader, Mitchell’s legacy of courage, service, and empowerment continues to inspire generations to pursue justice and uplift their communities.
Posted inHBCU
Racial Healing: How a murder united an HBCU and a mostly-White university
Eight years after the racially motivated killing of Army-bound ROTC student Richard Collins III, his legacy lives on through scholarships, symposia, and a joint BSU-UMD alliance dedicated to combating systemic racism and promoting social justice on college campuses.
Posted inPOLITICS
Kamala Harris ponders future runs for president and California governor
Former V.P. Kamala Harris is considering running for California governor in 2026 and president in 2028. As she weighs options, Black political science experts and professors weigh in on Harris, her connection with the Democratic Party and Black voters.
Posted inMaryland Government
Governor Moore announces appointment of Mollie Byron as Secretary of Appointments
Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Mollie Byron as secretary of appointments, replacing Tisha Edwards who is leaving the administration for a new role in the private sector.
Posted inMaryland News
Thousands of Maryland students are chronically absent each year. Here’s what we know
Baltimore City had the highest levels of chronic absenteeism in Maryland during 2024, with nearly half of all public school students chronically absent last school year.
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PRESS ROOM: Lt. Richard Collins Day of Service at Strength to Love II Farm in West Baltimore
Over 200 students and veterans from four universities, ROTC cadets and veterans from The Mission Continues, and the parents of 2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins III will participate in “The Day of Service” on December 7 in remembrance of Collins and recognition of his 31st birthday.
Posted inBaltimore News
New Life Recovery expands services to fight substance abuse and homelessness with hotel purchase
Vennieth McCormick has dedicated his life to helping people with substance abuse disorders, and his New Life Recovery program has grown from one house to eight, including a women’s house, and now includes a downtown Baltimore hotel with over 100 beds.
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Track phenom Quincy Wilson, 16, becomes youngest male Olympic medallist in U.S. history
Quincy Wilson of the United States became the youngest American male to medal at the Olympics after Team USA’s men 4×400 meter relay team won gold in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games.