Bob will be sorely missed.

Morgan Alum Ed Gainey, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Galvanized 454 Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Candidates as Keynote Speaker at the National Treasure (BALTIMORE – December 16, 2024)—Wise words and exemplars of purpose, adversity, and growth illuminated Talmadge L. Hill Field House amidst a brisk and overcast day today at the 11th Fall Commencement Exercises of Morgan State University.  Glowing faces decorated the arena, and the warm spirit of unbridled joy filled the atmosphere as more than 450 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral candidates received degrees during the ceremony, beginning their next chapter as graduates of Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, the…

In just 14 days, the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures will be hosting our annual Kwanzaa celebration, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us on Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 4 PM to 7 PM at 4330 Pimlico Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 for an unforgettable cultural experience. Led by Community Leader, Mr. Charlie Dugger, this festive event will be filled with: Cultural performances, music, and spoken word Traditional African cuisine Vendors Art & crafts And so much more! You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, and experience the power of unity, community, and joy. It’s a…

(BALTIMORE – December 11, 2024) – Career Communications Group and BMORENews.com are mourning the passing of Robert Ingram. He was a well-known executive who made a difference in healthcare, publishing, multicultural marketing, and advertising.  Bob transitioned on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Ingram’s journey began at Career Communications Group, where he ascended to associate publisher before exploring new opportunities at various organizations. Tyrone Taborn, the publisher and CEO of Career Communications Group, shared a message of gratitude in a company-wide email, “Robert has been an invaluable asset to our organization. His dedication and passion have truly shaped our mission and future. We…

(CHARLOTTE, NC – December 11, 2024) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, returns to Baltimore, Maryland, for the 2025 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament on February 25 – March 1 at the CFG Arena. Fans are invited to take advantage of the “CIAA HOLIDAY” ticket sale, offering $10 OFF Single Session General Admission Tickets using the code HOLIDAY. Just in time to spread holiday cheer, this ticket sale is available Monday, December 9 through Monday, December 23, exclusively at the tournament website: Ciaatournament.org. This year, we honor the incredible legacy…

ABOUT DAVID MILLER iamdavidmiller.com What books inspired you growing up? When I was growing up, I loved to read National Geographic Magazines. National Geographics allowed me to travel to other countries and experience new foods, traditions, and cultures without leaving my home in West Baltimore. Reading about Paul Robeson, Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, and James Baldwin during middle school helped me appreciate Black activism and writers. Reading Malcolm X’s autobiography was a game-changer in my life as a high school student. Brother Malcolm’s honesty and transparency were exhilarating. HOW DO YOU DEVELOP THE CHARACTERS IN YOUR BOOKS? WHY DO MOST OF THE…

By Morgan State U (BALTIMORE – November 27, 2024) — The numbers for  Fall 2024 have been finalized, and Morgan State University has recorded its fourth consecutive year of record first-year student growth and overall student enrollment, bucking national trends for higher education. Morgan’s current reported student enrollment stands at 10,739, a 9.4% increase over the previous year; in addition, the University has attracted its largest freshman class ever, with 2,369 new students, a nearly 4% increase over 2023’s new student class. This year, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) also achieved its highest graduate school enrollment in university history, with 1,712 students pursuing advanced degrees.…

Holidays at The Lewis Saturday, December 21 | 11 am – 3 pm | Free with Museum Admission Celebrate this month’s upcoming holidays, including Christmas and Kwanzaa activities at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Festivities will include a Kwanzaa candle lighting ceremony with African dancing and drumming with Sankofa Dance Theater, choral singing by the Singing Sensations Youth Choir, a presentation on Center Stage’s Black Nativity, and an author’s reading of Hair Like Obama’s, Hands Like Lebron’s by children’s author Carole Boston Weatherford. REGISTER HERE

The arrangements for Jerry’s Memorial is as follows: Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024 11:30 am   The location of the service is 4510 Liberty Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21207. Interment: 2:00 pm https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/baltimore.asp

Funding Supports Critical Research Activity Across Multiple Industries, Boosts University’s Research Expenditures By Morgan State U (BALTIMORE – November 22, 2024)— In what is amounting to a banner year for Maryland’s designated Preeminent Public Urban Research University, faculty researchers at Morgan State University are on pace to reach Morgan’s annual goal of $100 million in awarded research grants and contracts. The National Science Foundation (NSF), a longstanding catalyst for groundbreaking research across the U.S. higher education landscape, granted Morgan more than $2.9 million in funding to initiate new research and further existing research in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Bolstered…