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The Dangers of “Law and Order” Leftism- Toward a Black Power Public Safety
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The concept of “law and order” has been used as a racial dog whistle. Nixon and Reagan used the term to advocate for harsh mandatory sente...
Getting DIRTY With It: Why the Right Attorney Is Vital to the Health of Your Black Business
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Attorney April N. Richardson has ridden along in a client's sewer truck. She has stood in a gutted, dilapidated building alongside a general contracto...
Maryland Zoo Plans All-Male African Elephant Herd as Felix Prepares to Move
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is preparing for a major change to its African elephant program, announcing plans to transition to an all-male herd whil...
Review: ‘Bocking’ Is Bold, Funny and Provocative — Sometimes to a Fault
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Bocking, now making its world premiere at Baltimore Center Stage, is bold, explicit, funny and determined to make audiences uncomfortable. Written by ...
Community College of Baltimore County President Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis Named Inaugural Recipient of the National Collegiate Honors Council Distinguished Leadership Award
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Lincoln, Nebraska — The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) is proud to announce that Dr. Sandra L. Kurtinitis, President of the Comm...
Cirque du Soleil Brings Holiday Magic Back to Baltimore with ‘Twas the Night Before…
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Baltimore families looking to add a little extra magic to their holiday season will have another reason to head downtown this December.
Cirque du Sol...
Withstanding Through Faith & Community
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East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition's North Star is clear: end deaths in custody. I’ve spent seven years in and out of courtr...
Turner School of Construction Management Opens Free Baltimore Program for Small Businesses
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Small, local and emerging construction businesses in Baltimore will have an opportunity this fall to strengthen their operations, build industry relat...
Charm City Certified Strengthens Baltimore’s Hospitality Workforce
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Baltimore’s tourism industry is investing in one of its most important assets: the people who shape a visitor’s experience of the city.
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Ava DuVernay’s 14th to Premiere on Netflix December 4
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Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay is returning to documentary filmmaking with 14th, a new film examining one of the most consequenti...
ORIOLES ANNOUNCE CELEBRATION OF EDDIE MURRAY’S 500TH HOME RUN ANNIVERSARY
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The Orioles today announced details to recognize the 30th anniversary of Orioles Legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer EDDIE MURRAY’S...
SENATOR ALSOBROOKS CELEBRATES OFFICE OPENING, VISITS HEALTH CENTER, MEETS WITH SENIORS, AND MORE IN WESTERN MARYLAND
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WESTERN MARYLAND – On Wednesday, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) was in Western Maryland to celebrate her new office opening in Frederick...
Baltimore Golf History Takes Center Stage at September Awards Luncheon
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Baltimore’s rich African American golf history will be celebrated this fall as the Baltimore African American Tourism Council hosts a special ...
Baltimore Boxing Runs Deep: Coach Mack Allison Builds Champions at Time 2 Grind
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Baltimore’s boxing tradition has produced generations of talented fighters, trainers and champions. Coach Mack Allison is helping keep that trad...
The Billie Holiday Center Presents the 8th Annual Jazz in the Square
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Baltimore, MD - The 8th Annual Billie Holiday Jazz in the Square concert celebrates music, history, and culture at the historic Lafayette Square Park....
Mercy Medical Center Among First in the Mid-Atlantic to Offer MAKO SmartRobotics™ Technology for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
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Dr. Gregory Gasbarro Leads Introduction of Advanced Robotic-Assisted Shoulder Arthroplasty at Mercy
Baltimore, Maryland — Merc...
Baltimore Clayworks Explores the Unpredictable Beauty of Shino in Shino Odyssey - Juried Exhibition Brings Together Nearly 90 Artists to Celebrate the Depth, Range, and Serendipity of Shino Glazes
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BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore Clayworks is pleased to present Shino Odyssey, a juried exhibition celebrating the remarkable depth and diversity...
O.J. Brigance, Ravens Legend and ALS Advocate, Dies After Courageous Battle
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Baltimore is mourning the loss of O.J. Brigance, a beloved Baltimore Ravens legend, mentor and advocate whose impact extended far beyond the football ...
From Baltimore to the Open Sea: Madeleine Benavent Brings Global Inspiration Home for Hampden Exhibit
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Baltimore artist Madeleine Benavent will bring a body of work shaped by travel, portraiture and life at sea to Hampden this September with a showcase ...
Know Your Numbers: The Vital Signs of a Healthy Black Business
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Growing up, I could name the Black professionals in my community without much thought. We had plenty of teachers and preachers, two doctors, a lawyer,...
Inside the New M&T Bank Stadium: What Ravens Fans Can Expect This Season
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Ravens fans, “The Bank” got a serious upgrade.
Ahead of the Baltimore Ravens’ preseason opener, I had the opportunity to get a firs...
The Tastery Recipes: Garlic Butter Langostino Potato Salad
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Give classic potato salad a flavorful upgrade with roasted baby potatoes, buttery garlic langostinos, and a creamy truffle dill dressing. This make-ah...
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Launches Securityplus Investments, Empowering Members to Build Wealth Through Self-Directed Investing
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BALTIMORE, Md. – Securityplus Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of Securityplus Investments, a new self-directed invest...
NCNW 2024-2025 Annual Report
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Dr. A Lois Keith, National Chair
The latest annual reports for the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)...
Welcome to NCNWShop.com, where style meets solidarity & empowerment is always in fashion!
Back in 2017, this (pre-boutique) was born out of a simple observation: a lack of locally available NCNW merchandise in Los Angeles. As a fa...
The Power of 20 Giving Campaign
The Power of 20 Giving Campaign invites members and supporters to help sustain that mission with a simple commitment of $20 a month—...
Coalition Condemns Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook
We, a coalition of civic and policy organizations, strongly condemn the attempt of President Trump to dismiss and impugn...
UNEQUAL PAY, UNEQUAL POWER: THE ECONOMIC TOLL ON BLACK WOMEN
NCNW Advocacy & Policy Brief
Executive Summary
Although Black women are among the most educated demographics in the United States, earni...
NCNW PARTNERS WITH NAN FOR MARCH ON WALL STREET
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Washington, D.C., Aug. 25, 2025 – National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), along with a major coalition of civil rights, clergy, an...
The High Cost of Tariffs: What’s at Stake for Black-Owned Businesses
August is recognized nationally as Black Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Black entrepreneurs and promoting support...
Civil Rights Leaders Urge Congress to Support Delauro-Murray Proposal and End the Harmful Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK (October 8, 2025) – Leaders of the nation’s top civil rights organizations issued the following state...
EMMY AWARD-WINNING ANCHOR LINSEY DAVIS and LEGENDARY DJ D-NICE to Host, Emcee 19th BIENNIAL Uncommon Height Honors Gala
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(WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 5, 2025) – Emmy award-winning anchor, Linsey Davi...
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Annouces 2026-2027 Season
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Baltimore (4.2.2026) — Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) announces its 2026–2027 Season, a compelling lineup that explores the fra...
Baltimore Can’t Be a Tech Hub If Its People Can’t Get Online
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Lately, my life has felt like a whirlwind of overlapping roles. I’m an IT consultant by trade, deeply invested in human services and economic de...
Review: The Delta King’s Blues Delivers a Myth Reimagined
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I attended the final performance of The Delta King’s Blues on Sunday, December 21, inside a rustic, intimate theater space in Baltimore that fel...
Giving Tuesday: Six Organizations Changing Lives and Strengthening Communities
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On this Giving Tuesday, I’m spotlighting organizations that are not only shaping Baltimore’s future, but also shaping lives across the cou...
10 Things to Do on Black Friday Instead of Shopping
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While Black Friday is known for long lines, crowded malls, and frantic bargain hunting, many Baltimoreans are choosing to spend the day differently&md...
Liza Jessie Peterson’s “The Peculiar Patriot” at Baltimore Center Stage: A Riveting Reflection on America’s Prison System
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Liza Jessie Peterson’s The Peculiar Patriot commands attention from the moment the lights dim at Baltimore Center Stage. This one-woman tour de ...
Grappling with Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Divisions He Leaves Behind
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His murder forces America to confront both political violence and the legacy of hateful rhetoric
I was sitting at R House, one of my favorite food st...
Feature Review: The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life
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Baltimore is a city that knows the value of hard work. From its neighborhoods to its waterfront, the story of this city has always been about people b...
TD Jakes Offers a Master Class in Succession. The Rest of Us Should Follow.
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This past Sunday, July 6, 2025, Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, delivered a rare and timely...
Meritocracy is a Myth, Just Ask the NFL or Harvard
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Americans love to believe we live in a meritocracy, that hard work, talent, and dedication alone determine our success. But let’s be honest: if ...