GYIFT is proud to be a facilitator for the Stephen V. Pearce Scholarship Fund at the University of Virginia. For more information about Stephen and the scholarship click here. To donate to the scholarship fund click here. mission Global Youth Initiatives for Transformation (Gyift Foundation) is a 501(c)3 youth development organization established in 2015. We are based in Long Beach, California, with operations in California, the Eastern Seaboard States and Southern Africa. Our mission is to promote the socioeconomic and emotional wellbeing of youth living in minoritized communities. Our focus is on breaking cycles of poverty, promoting equality and developing the overall…

In this episode of Politics 26, we sit down with Sharonda Huffman, candidate for Baltimore County Council, to discuss her bold vision for change, community empowerment, and responsive leadership. Huffman outlines her priorities and shares what sets her apart in a crowded political field. Joining the conversation are veteran journalist John Rydell and civic leader Jerome Stephens, who provide insight and analysis on the race and the broader political landscape. Don’t miss this engaging look at one of the key races shaping the future of Baltimore County. Watch full video on YouTube

JUST ANNOUNCED: Ping-Pong Tournament at the Easterwood Reunion! It’s official — we’re adding even more excitement to the Easterwood Reunion! CALLING ALL PING-PONG PLAYERS in Baltimore! We’re hosting a Ping-Pong Tournament at the Rec, and the competition is open to all skill levels. Whether you’re a basement champ or a spin master, this is your moment! Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: Two trophies up for grabs Vibe: Fun, friendly, and fiercely competitive Come for the fun, stay for the bragging rights — but don’t forget to bring your A-game! RSVP to Easterwood.eventbrite.com

(BALTIMORE – August 1, 2025) — At a special demonstration event held at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Airport), researchers from Morgan State University’s National Transportation Center (NTC), Safety and Mobility Advancements Regional Transportation and Economics Research (SMARTER) Center, and Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) unveiled an innovative autonomous wheelchair technology. This adaptive wheelchair, which was designed to respond to user commands intuitively via a smartphone application, showcased its potential to revolutionize mobility aids in bustling environments like airports. The demonstration marks the culmination of more than five years of research and development conducted at Morgan State…

Dear Friends & Partners,  As I wrap up my first full month as president & CEO of the BDC, I want to share a bit about what I’ve been focused on since stepping into this role. I’ve spent these first weeks listening to our staff, small businesses, community organizations, and partners across the city. Baltimore is full of people who care deeply about its future, and these conversations have reinforced one key truth: we have a big job on our hands to make reality stronger than perception in Baltimore. That means telling a new story. One that reflects the hard…

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(BALTIMORE – July 31, 2025) – Last week, Walter P. Carter Institute for Leadership & Service announced the official launch of the Community Leadership and Empowerment Program (CLEP) , a free, nonpartisan initiative designed to grow civic understanding, build local leadership, and connect Baltimore residents to the tools of power. Baltimore has long been home to powerful civic movements and neighborhood-based leadership. From tenant unions to cultural institutions, the city has always produced people who organize, resist, and reimagine. What sets CLEP apart, aside from its nonpartisan, no-cost structure, is its founding team: Kristerfer Burnett, former Baltimore City Councilman and longtime…

BlackUSA.News’ POLITICS ’26, Wednesdays at 6pmStreaming LIVE on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube (RANDALLSTOWN – July 31, 2025) – Now that Johnny Olszewski is a Congressman, Baltimore County braces for what may be one of the most consequential County Executive elections in recent memory. The June 2026 Democratic Primary is shaping up to be even more competitive than 2018, when Olszewski eked out a 17-vote win over political heavyweights Sen. Jim Brochin and Councilwoman Vicki Almond. I was there for the recount, watching as the results came back exactly the same. Unbelievable. Especially coming off the 2016 Baltimore City mayoral race, where…

Guests include Renny Bass, Rudy Williams, Marlow Bates, and the Boss Ladies of Baltimore segment with Saidah Spinner with Gwen Levi.  Watch full video on YouTube

Izzy Patoka, AICP is a father, a planner, basketball coach and public servant who has worked in business, civic life, and at the … Watch full video on YouTube