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(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…

CCG, BMORENews Mourn the Passing of Robert Ingram, a well-known exec who made a difference in healthcare, publishing, marketing, and advertising

(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…

Tickets for the 2025 Food Lion CIAA Championship Basketball Tournament Now Available

(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…

Dr. David Miller: Catering to the Educational Needs of our Children

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…

Morgan State University Enrollment Swells to Nearly 11,000, Breaking Record for Fourth Consecutive Year

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 II Sat., Dec. 21 | 11 am – 3 pm | Free with Museum Admission

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

National Science Foundation Awards Morgan State University Nearly  Million in Research Grants To-Date in FY25

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…

New Life Recovery Center to Host Holiday Dinner for Clients and Community

(BALTIMORE – November 18, 2024) –  New Life Recovery Center, a vital support system for individuals and families affected by substance abuse and addiction, will host its annual Holiday Dinner on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 110 St. Paul Street in Baltimore. This event will bring together clients, staff, community supporters, and local leaders to celebrate the season and recognize the accomplishments of individuals on their journey to recovery. Substance abuse remains a significant crisis nationwide. More than 20 million Americans struggle with substance use disorders, with over 100,000 lives lost annually due to…

Sandtown Lost a Legend: Jerry Cross Passed

(BALTIMORE – November 21, 2024) – It is with most profound regret that we report the passing of Jerry Cross. A legend in Sandtown, Cross advocated for the Sandtown-Winchester Transformation Project for years. He helped many people and specialized in helping those with substance abuse issues. He also worked for the State of Maryland. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Cross will be genuinely missed. We love you, Jerry!

Harriet Tubman Making History Once Again

(CHURCH CREEK, MD – November 19, 2024) – Governor Wes Moore and Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, 31st Adjutant General of Maryland’s Army National Guard, came together this past Veteran’s Day at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park to posthumously commission Harriet Tubman as a Brigadier General of the Maryland Army National Guard. Tina Wyatt, Harriet Tubman’s great great great grandniece, accepted the honor on behalf of the family. Harriet Tubman’s Civil War work is vast. She served as a spy, scout, cook, nurse, and leader. In June 1863, Tubman became the first woman to lead a major military operation…