(BALTIMORE – October 14, 2024)—The second Monday in October is now recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day. It replaces Columbus Day, which was formerly dedicated to the imperialists who toiled on behalf of Spain and Portugal. According to research, Native Americans came to North America through the Bering Strait some 10,000-12,000 years ago. Since then, some Blacks have experienced a blended history with these people, a history that includes the era of American slavery. It should be noted that Blacks have been in the Americas for as long, if not longer. Luzia, whose bones were found in a cave in Brazil,…

Join us from November 8 to 21 at the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for the 30th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival. We’ll proudly showcase over 75 Chicago premieres, including 13 feature films and 10 short programs representing 18 countries. This year’s festival promises an exciting lineup of films and special guest appearances from visionary directors, including Terence Nance and Charles Burnett. Enjoy exclusive screenings, thought-provoking dialogues, and celebratory receptions as we honor three decades of Black Harvest. Festival passes and tickets are now on sale. Please take a look at the full lineup here. Black…

WHO:  National Black male mental health tour Just Heal, Bro heads to Baltimore, its thirty-fourth stop on a global initiative for men’s wellness. Living Hope Productions will present the Just Heal, Bro tour in partnership with Coppin State University featuring a curated cast of credible wellness speakers specializing in clinical and experiential mental health expertise.  Ignited by the uptick of depression and suicide rates in the Black community over thirty-one cities have embraced this movement in support of mental health education, healing and brotherhood. The national tour and educational programming will foster healing through contextual and culturally responsive solutions as well as the support of local therapists and organizations. “Mental health is…

By Morgan State U (BALTIMORE – October 6, 2024) — During the Morgan State University Board of Regents summer quarterly meetings, the University’s Division of Research and Economic Development (D-RED) reported a record-high of $88.5 million in new federal funding commitments for university research and training — a 6% increase over the previous year — and $50 million in research expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). This marks the fourth consecutive year Morgan has netted increases in sponsored research commitments, excluding any private gifts. Both achievements further advance the University toward its goal of obtaining an R1 (very high research activity) Carnegie classification. “Since first…

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Doni Glover Show TUNE IN M-F, 9-10 am EST Streaming LIVE … https://www.facebook.com/donigloverofficial/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-morton-doni-glover-08a6283/ https://youtube.com/doniglover (BALTIMORE – October 3, 2024) – Tune in to the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show on Friday, October 4th at 9 am EST for an interview with two of Baltimore’s most dynamic women. Not only is Shelonda Stokes the President of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, she is also greiBO’s influential leader and is responsible for developing its global brand and successful position in the marketplace. Known throughout the industry as a strategic and creative visionary with solid business acumen, she is the President and…

The College Scholarship Fair is an excellent opportunity to speak with representatives from colleges and universities. Register TODAY!!!  Spread the Word- Share this email with family and friends so they can also benefit from meeting representatives from the institutions!

(BALTIMORE – September 29, 2024) – Career Communications Group is proud to announce that Ron Johnson, Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been nominated for the prestigious Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) at the 39th Annual BEYA STEM DTX Conference. This highly anticipated event will occur in Baltimore, Maryland, in February 2025, recognizing Johnson’s extraordinary career and leadership in engineering, public service, and higher education. Johnson’s career has spanned more than three decades, during which he has demonstrated a profound commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation. His…

THE EVENT Coppin Repertory Theatre presents MARTY AND THE HANDS THAT COULD  A New Play by Josh Wilder, Playwright-in-Residence  Directed by Willie O. Jordan EVENT SUMMARY Released from prison on the eve of his 25th birthday, Marty returns home to his family, equipped with a handwritten manuscript and big dreams to turn his life around. But his cousin Junior has also come home with problems of his own, setting them on a collision course as they struggle to break free of the curse that has haunted their family for generations. Can Marty put his hands to good use, or is his fate…

By King Teasdell, The Souls of Life Society (www.kingsphilosophy.org) (BALTIMORE – September 25, 2024) – Since The Million Man March of 1995, the emphasis on Atonement, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation has really been missed (about OCTOBER 16TH of every year), as it is accepted as “The Holy Day of Atonement” throughout the United States. However, Baltimore’s Local Organizing Committee has always had “The Sunrise Commemoration Event” for the past 28 years, and we desire every person to spread the word and participate. Our greatest desire is to ” zero in” on making this specific day, October 16th, a day of community…