(NEW YORK – July 2, 2026) – Black journalism has never lacked talent. What it has often lacked is visibility. For more than 198 years, Black-owned newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television networks, and digital publishers have documented our communities, challenged injustice, celebrated achievement, and preserved the history of Black America. Yet in today’s digital landscape—where search engines, algorithms, and social media increasingly determine what people read—many of those trusted voices struggle to reach broader audiences. That challenge inspired the next evolution of BlackUSA.News. The national news platform has unveiled a redesigned website that serves as a gateway to some of the…

(BALTIMORE – June 24, 2026) – For nearly 25 years, BMORENews has done more than report the news. We have documented a people. As BMORENews approaches its 25th anniversary, we are reminded that institutions are not built overnight. They are built one story, one relationship, one community event, and one act of service at a time. Since 2002, BMORENews has chronicled Black life, Black business, Black politics, Black faith, Black education, and Black culture throughout Baltimore, Maryland, and beyond. What began as a local digital news platform has grown into one of the region’s longest-running independent Black-owned multimedia news organizations, with…

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…

(OWINGS MILLS, MD – June 10, 2026) – These are the toughest stories to write—about people you have known for decades. One day, you realize you haven’t checked in, and then, unexpectedly, you see the news on Facebook. Your heart drops. You pause. And then it hits you all at once: she got her wings. That was my Sunday morning. I couldn’t believe it. The memories came rushing back—lessons she taught me, words she spoke over me, the life she insisted was possible if I simply kept the faith. Shina Parker was a Godly woman who lived by the Word.…

(BALTIMORE – June 9, 2026) – For nearly half a century, one familiar face has welcomed patients through the doors of a dental office on Park Heights Avenue. Today, the Park Heights community prepares to say goodbye to a man who has cared for generations of families. Dr. W.J. Richardson, DDS, whose practice is located at 5418 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, will retire after serving the Park Heights community since 1979. Suzette Hall, who worked with Dr. Richardson for almost 27 years, says he has been an amazing boss, mentor, father figure, and great friend who truly cares about…

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 – May 19, 2026) – Ashley “Ash” Esposito, candidate for re-election to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, announced today that she will not participate in coverage by Fox45 News, Project Baltimore, or Sinclair Broadcast Group-affiliated platforms during the current school board race. Esposito said the decision stems from concerns about what she described as the outlet’s political alignment and the impact persistent negative narratives have on Baltimore City students and families. “I participated in Fox45’s coverage in my first race and have been interviewed by them since. Seeing behind the curtain has been eye-opening,” Esposito said. “This…

(BALTIMORE – April 30, 2026) — What started five years ago as a cooking competition has evolved into something far more consequential for Baltimore’s next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. The 5th Annual Baltimore CTE Food, Beverage and Baking Challenge brought approximately 185 students from five Baltimore City high schools to the Baltimore Convention Center—where talent, ambition, and opportunity collided in one of the city’s most dynamic workforce development events of the year. And in the competition’s defining moment, Forest Park High School delivered the upset. A two-person team outperformed full five-person squads in a high-stakes market basket challenge featuring…

(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…