Enoch Muhammad works with young people. To serve them parents must first change themselves, he says. (CHICAGO – December 30, 2024) – Nothing can be more important in the New Year than saving our children in the face of threats from within and outside our community. Mental health challenges, failing education, violence, unemployment, police abuses, poverty, housing insecurity and other pressures erode family and community, often leaving our babies vulnerable, feeling neglected and forgotten. Enoch Muhammad, of Chicago-based Hip Hop Detoxx, has been working with young people for more than two decades. He shared some important lessons on what we must…

(BALTIMORE – December 22, 2024) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank. RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards include Kelli Redmond-Bagby. Who is Kelli? Visionary Entrepreneur | Founder of Mova Nature Kelli Redmond-Bagby’s journey into wellness began…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 27, 2024) – Not long after her adopted twins came to live with her in Freeport, Texas, Melanie Oldham saw their health start to decline. Both children were diagnosed with severe asthma. As Oldham sent the twins to school – every day with their inhalers – she realized a lot of the kids in her part of Brazoria County had bad asthma. She also began to see that other serious chronic illnesses were rampant in her community. “It’s shocking the number of people in their 50s that already have severe COPD, all the skin problems we know…

Award winning STEM professional, author, mentor, chess enthusiast, wife and mother (BALTIMORE – December 22, 2024) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank. RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards include Maria Thorpe. Who is Maria? Maria Thorpe currently…

Official Schedule of Events Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament 2025 BALTIMORE Saturday, February 22nd   8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Baltimore Youth Sports Clinic presented by Visit Baltimore Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center, Baltimore  TBD    Men’s and Women’s Tip-Off Awards Baltimore Convention Center  – Ballrooms TBD Invitation only Tuesday, February 25th Session A 10:00 am, 12:10 p.m., 2:20 p.m., & 4:30 p.m. Women’s Tournament – Games 1 – 4  CFG Bank Arena(Times are approximate)Televised on ESPN+ ​ Men’s Tournament – Games 1 – 2 CFG Bank Arena(Times are approximate)Televised on ESPN+ 8:00 am | Starts at 8:45 a.m.. Wells Fargo CIAA Financial Literacy…

Kwanzaa (/ˈkwɑːnzə/) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West, East, as well as Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. Twenty-first-century estimates place the number of Americans who celebrate Kwanzaa between 500,000 and 2,000,000. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa)

(BALTIMORE – December 22, 2024) – Coppin State University proudly welcomed its largest incoming class in 14 years this semester. This milestone highlights the university’s growing reputation for academic excellence and community impact. The Class of 2028, known as ‘Eagles Amplified,’ comprises over 2,000 students who represent a dynamic blend of talent, passion, and diversity. The Eagles Amplified cohort brings fresh ideas and perspectives from various backgrounds, enriching Coppin’s vibrant academic and social fabric. “Eagles Amplified has truly lived up to its name,” said Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, President of Coppin State University. “This remarkable group of students has revitalized…

(BALTIMORE – December 20, 2024) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank. RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards include Akio Evans. Who is Akio? Akio Evans is a Baltimore-based filmmaker, wearable art designer, and mixed-media artist known for blending…

(WASHINGTON, DC – December 19, 2024) – As 2024 draws to a close, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. This year reinforced that BEA’s mission is more important than ever — and that BEA is uniquely positioned to advance progress in the years ahead. We started the year by releasing the BEA Foundation Policy Agenda to Advance Black Work, Wages, and Wealth — a roadmap, informed by experts and research into the lived experiences of Black Americans, of actionable steps for policymakers to drive Black economic prosperity and grow the entire economy. Following the release,  Congressional…

(BALTIMORE – December 19, 2024) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank. RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards include Chrissy M. Thornton. Who is Chrissy? Chrissy M. Thornton serves as the dynamic President and CEO of Associated…