2026 haul is most in statewide public TV network’s history (OWINGS MILLS, MD – June 22, 2026) – The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Maryland Public Television (MPT) with 20 Emmys during its 68th Capital Emmy® Awards ceremony at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Saturday, June 20. NATAS-NCCB comprises television industry professionals dedicated to fostering and recognizing outstanding achievements in television production in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The NCCB chapter is one of the largest in NATAS, with more than 1,500 members. Its annual Capital Emmy Awards competition…

(BALTIMORE – June 22, 2026) – On Saturday, I walked with my wife and our four small children to the AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park. Living close by, we wanted to soak up the sights and be among people we know for the 50th Anniversary of one of the largest free celebrations of Black culture on the East Coast. My wife suggested we go to let the kids run and play with our friend’s kids in the children’s area while we listened to some of the artists on stage. When we arrived, it was a beautiful sight: Black folks…

You asked for it. It’s here! Building on the tremendous energy, fellowship, and memories shared at last year’s gathering, the Easterwood community is coming together once again for the Easterwood Reunion 2026. This special event welcomes current and former residents, friends, families, and neighbors from the Easterwood community, including our extended family from the Matthew Henson community. Whether you grew up in the neighborhood, attended local schools, played ball at the rec center, or simply want to reconnect with old friends and familiar faces, this reunion is for you. Join us for an afternoon of conversation, laughter, memories, and community…

(CHARLOTTE, NC – June 8, 2026) – Photographer Jerry Taliaferro has just published his latest photo essay, BLACK WOMAN AS MUSE (MUSE).  The book is based on his traveling exhibition of the same title. It is a long-overdue homage to African American womanhood. This collection of photographs, produced over the course of decades, consists of images from one photographer’s odyssey to truly “seeing” the beauty that has always surrounded him.  Most importantly, the subjects are Black Women who inhabit the day-to-day lives of most Americans. They are our mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, and coworkers. Rarely has the American woman of African descent been so…

(BALTIMORE – April 26, 2026) — A new cultural platform dedicated to elevating women’s voices in cinema is set to debut in the Baltimore region this week, as Pikes Studio Cinema launches its highly anticipated Women in Film Series with a powerful opening night event in Pikesville. The inaugural program, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., will take place at Pikes Studio Cinema, located at 921 Reisterstown Road, bringing together filmmakers, creatives, and community members for an evening rooted in storytelling, culture, and recognition. At the center of the evening is Baltimore filmmaker Shelia Hall, whose short…

Bmore We Need You! Please share  . Join The Flywire on Thanksgiving Eve and bring a TOY . Enjoy a Cocktail, tasty eats, and great music by DJ Keebee.  Happy Hour and Dinner specials.  WED NOV 26, 5P-9P Blk Swan 1302 Fleet St Harbor East Baltimore NO COVER Bring a new toy (for PreK-grade 5 students) to support Catherine’s Family and Youth Services Annual Toy Drive to help a local Baltimore elementary school. www.catherinesfamilyandyouthservices.org Happy Hour Specials —4for$40 Dinner  til 8p —$6,$8,$9,$10 Food & Drink Happy Menu til 7p The 4 for $40 special menu provides a choice of one for…

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(COLUMBIA, MD – October 20, 2025) – On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center will host a transformative evening of theater and truth-telling as 4SistersLIVE presents “It’s Not A Man’s World!”, a powerful one-woman stage play starring Dr. Marty K. Casey. Dr. Casey, a playwright, founder, and global peace advocate from St. Louis, Missouri, delivers a compelling performance that tackles critical issues facing women today, including missing women and human trafficking. Through personal storytelling and advocacy, the production offers a message of resilience, healing, and hope that promises to bring both tears and transformation. “It’s Not A…

BALTIMORE – On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Baltimore stood still at 2401 Belair Road. Community members, descendants, elected officials, clergy, and scholars gathered to lift up a truth that bulldozers and backroom deals tried to bury. Laurel Cemetery — once the sacred resting place for tens of thousands of Black Baltimoreans — was given its rightful due with the unveiling of a new commemorative sign, now visible from Belair Road. “We are here so that Laurel is not forgotten — so that the names of those buried here are not lost forever.” — Dr. Elgin Klugh, Coppin State University Laurel…

Concert mode: UNLOCKED 🔓 3-time Grammy-award winning artist, Common, is headlining our Centennial Benefit concert – and we guarantee you won’t want to miss it. Join us on October 11 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to catch Common’s iconic performance: uwcm.org/concert Thank you to our media partners WJZ | CBS News Baltimore and The AFRO-American Newspapers 🎥 Thank you to our sponsors CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Associated Black Charities, and BlueSKY Collaborative Partners!