(BALTIMORE – November 11, 2022) – Many people in East Baltimore struggle with hunger and rely on support and resources dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty. To help meet some of the need during this holiday season, EBDI, along with a host of community partners, has organized a Thanksgiving food drive this month. We need your help to make this initiative a success! HOW YOU CAN HELP: 🥫 If you or someone you know would like to donate nonperishable food items, we will be collecting items in the following ways: Thursday, Nov. 17 through Monday, Nov. 20: Leave donations in…

(BALTIMORE – November 11, 2022) – The Hoes Heights Action Committee (HHAC) will host a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Roland Park Presbyterian Church at 4801 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210. The Town Hall will be moderated by Dr. Sheri Parks, VP of Strategic Initiatives at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and include remarks by Dr. Lawrence T. Brown, author of “The Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America.” The Town Hall’s purpose is to create a greater understanding of the historical context of the Roland Water…

Games This Week (Friday) Bowling at MEAC Meet #1 (UMES) (Friday) Volleyball at Morgan St. – 6pm – Live Stats (FRIDAY) M BASKETBALL HOSTS MT. ST. MARY’S – 7PM – LIVE STATS; LISTEN; TICKETS; WATCH (Saturday) Bowling at MEAC Meet #1 (UMES) GO EAGLES! http://www.coppinstatesports.com http://www.coppincamps.com

Question: What happens when a raunchy comedian unknowingly gets booked to do a performance at The Pray’ers Club but he thinks he’s going to The Players Club? Answer: A lot of funny stuff! Get your laugh on while you eat, drink and be merry as comedian Larry Lancaster and Amber Miller Moore star in this hilarious play. Other stellar performances by Owen Funderburke III, Victoria Scates – Ologide, Dwayne (Big Shorty) Morris, Kristen Briscoe, Briana Cabell, Funmi Sodipo, and Ruby Garnet Beckwith. When: Sunday, November 20, 2022 Time: 3:00 PM EST Where: Magooby’s Joke House 9603 Deereco Rd. Timonium, Maryland 21093 Cost: $35…

(BALTIMORE – November 9, 2022) – In August 2002, award-winning journalist Donald Morton “Doni” Glover took part of his severance package from his work at Baltimore’s $100 million federally-funded Empowerment Zone and established DMGlobal Marketing & Public Relations, LLC, a boutique firm that specializes in reaching the Black community between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. This includes Randallstown in Baltimore County and Gorgeous Prince George’s County next door to the District. Glover’s vision has always been to one, create a mechanism for the mass distribution of news and information, and two, provide clients with affordable access to media. Clients have included…

By Stephanie Fox, Navy Office of Community Outreach (MILLINGTON, Tenn. – November 7, 2022) – A native of Reisterstown, Maryland, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Seaman Briasia Rondon, a 2021 Franklin High School graduate, joined the Navy five months ago. Today, Rondon serves as a U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guardsman. “I joined the Navy so I could travel the world and create for myself a unique and powerful life experience,” said Rondon. According to Rondon, there are many skills to be learned through military service. “I have learned…

(BALTIMORE – November 7, 2022) – After months of working with the Upton Planning Committee (UPC), the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), and both the Maryland and Baltimore Departments of Housing and Community Development, I am pleased to announce that we were able to close on the acquisition of the former-Harriet Beecher Stowe public school property in Upton. The closing fulfills a year-long commitment to help push forward the Natural Dye Initiative and create new jobs in the Upton community. More info on the initiative: Indigo Initiative Ramps Up in Baltimore with Building, Incorporates More Fields and Black Farmers…

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In the name and spirit of BWOPA’s founding member Ella Hill Hutch, please join BWOPA for a virtual evening celebrating an amazing line-up of State leaders and BWOPA chapter leaders on Thursday, November 10th from 6-8pm. We will also recognize our annual “Man of The Year”, “Chapter of the Year” and present the special State President’s award. RSVP your attendance to cheer on the work on this year’s slate of community servants on the frontline making a difference for us all. BWOPA/TILE http://www.bwopatileleads.org/ Join Your Local BWOPA Chapter Learn About the TILE Academy Donate to B-PAC Featured Businesses What U Need Is… www.WhatUNeedIs.com        What…

Dear Film Lover, The party is about to start! Do you have your tickets yet for our 28th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival? The fun kicked off Friday, November 4 at the Gene Siskel Film Center and continues through November 20 in person, with a virtual edition of the festival from Nov. 21-28. The party gets started Opening Night with “A Black Harvest Feast” and heats up all weekend, with film premieres, tributes, awards presentations, and filmmaker Q&As galore, including an audience Q&A with rising star Elegance Bratton, director of the autobiographical narrative feature debut, THE INSPECTION, which premiered to acclaim at both the Toronto International Film…