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(BALTIMORE – October 12, 2026) – Curious about artificial intelligence? Wondering how it could help with a challenge you face at work? Those are the questions I want us to explore. But first, we need to make something clear: the debate over data centers and the conversation about learning to use AI are distinct, although connected. Data centers raise questions about electricity demand, water use, land, infrastructure, and who pays for expansion. Communities have every right to question proposed developments and demand accountability. AI’s growth is contributing to the demand for that infrastructure. Those concerns deserve attention. At the same time, our workers, entrepreneurs, educators, and nonprofit leaders need to understand the technology itself. We can question a data center proposal while learning how AI might help a small business. We can demand responsible development while preparing our community to participate in a changing economy. Both conversations matter. One should not crowd out the other. AI Is Already Part of Our World Artificial intelligence is a major technological and scientific advancement of this era. Its influence is expanding, and choosing not to use an AI tool does not mean we will avoid its effects. An employer, institution, service provider, or competitor may use AI in ways that affect us. We need enough understanding to ask informed questions about those uses and make decisions of our own. Technology will continue developing. Quantum computing may become a larger part of the conversation. Other advances will follow, and some will develop alongside AI. There will always be something next. But this is the moment we are living in, and artificial intelligence demands our attention. My position is straightforward: let’s explore it and learn all we can about it. We do not have to understand everything on the first day. We can start with questions, experiment with a useful task, and build our knowledge from there. Maryland Leads. Is Our Community Participating? Microsoft’s AI Diffusion in the United States report, covering the first quarter of 2026, ranked Maryland first among the 50 states, with an estimated AI adoption rate of 36.3%. That ranking reflects the report’s measure of AI use; it does not mean Maryland leads every measure of AI investment, business adoption, or workforce readiness. Still, it is a finding worth our attention. If Maryland leads in this measure of adoption, what does that mean for our community? Are neighborhood business owners getting practical instruction? Are nonprofit teams learning how these tools might support their work? Are educators, older adults, and people who have never considered themselves technical being included? A statewide ranking cannot answer every neighborhood question. We have to ask who has access, who has support, and who can turn experimentation into something useful. I have always been an advocate for our community. Like Dr. Tyrone Taborn and Dr. Alvin Hathaway, I believe in creating opportunities for people to learn, participate, and build. It is incumbent upon me to do my part to help our community better understand AI and explore…
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Baltimore Basketball Leader to Receive Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award (BALTIMORE – September 21, 2026) — Simon Edwards, a Baltimore-born former Division I basketball player, coach, motivational speaker and community leader, will be honored at Black Wall Street COLIN’S on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Colin’s Seafood & Grill. Edwards’ basketball journey began in Baltimore, where he learned the game at the historic Bentalou Recreation Center under the mentorship of Coach Herman. He also credits “Mr. Bill” at Cloverdale with helping shape his development. After attending Towson Catholic High School, Edwards continued his career…
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(BALTIMORE – September 16, 2026) — Tarase Whetstone, founder of T Whetstone Connects, will be honored with a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award at Black Wall Street COLIN’S. Whetstone is a Baltimore-based event host, master of ceremonies, community connector, and entrepreneur who has built her brand around bringing people together. Through T Whetstone Connects, she has supported live entertainment, community initiatives, nonprofit programs, conferences, fundraisers, weddings, and small-business events. Whether she is commanding a stage, coordinating an event, or connecting people with valuable resources and opportunities, Whetstone brings energy, professionalism, and a genuine love for community. Known for her…
Paid college internship offers a $5,000 stipend and hands-on experience in Baltimore City Schools (BALTIMORE – September 15, 2026) – Elev8 Baltimore is seeking dynamic college students who are ready to inspire, support, and empower Baltimore’s young people. Bring your talents, gifts, and passion to students through Elev8 Baltimore’s afterschool programs at participating Baltimore City Public Schools. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals, strengthening their résumés and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. The paid internship includes a $5,000 stipend for 100 program service days. The application deadline is October…
(BALTIMORE – September 14, 2026) — Timmeeka Pettus, a longtime Baltimore City Public Schools employee, labor leader, and community advocate, will be honored at the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at COLIN’S Seafood & Grill. A Baltimore native, devoted mother, and woman of faith, Pettus has built a life defined by resilience, perseverance, and service. Pettus became a mother at 16. Despite the challenges she faced as a teenage parent, she remained determined to raise her sons, provide for her family, and build a meaningful career serving Baltimore. In 2008, Pettus began working for…
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New three-floor community center on Pennsylvania Avenue will provide retail, wellness and professional spaces for Baltimore entrepreneurs (BALTIMORE – September 14, 2026) — Dominion Community Development Corporation is preparing to open Billie’s Promise, a three-floor community empowerment center designed to help entrepreneurs gain visibility, build consistent businesses, and connect residents with practical pathways to health and wealth. Located at 1837 Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore’s historic Black Arts District, Billie’s Promise will operate as the DCDC Empowerment Hub and a retail and economic development accelerator. The multi-use, community-rooted center will bring retail, wellness programming, business services, and professional workspaces together under…
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