MOURNERS PRAY MARTRELL ROBINSON’S DEATH LEADS TO LESS VIOLENCE Early Sunday morning on October 30, 21-year-old Martrell “Murph” Robinson was shot and killed by a single bullet to his forehead by an assailant who is unknown at this time. What is known is that Murph was loved and respected by his friends and family as over 100 people showed up to pay their respects to a young man who won’t be able to explore life anymore. For me, it’s different from other murders that have occurred because all I know of Martrell is that he was a good kid looking…

(BALTIMORE – October 26, 2022) – Interested in Frederick Douglass history? Then, do read about John Muller. He is a phenomenal scholar who knows his material well … John Muller, author of Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia (2012) and Mark Twain in Washington, D.C.: The Adventures of a Capital Correspondent (2013), has presented widely throughout the DC-Baltimore metropolitan area at venues including the Library of Congress, Politics and Prose Bookstore, Newseum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, DC Public Library, Lincoln Group of DC, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and local universities. Muller has been cited by the…

Thank you, Eagle Nation, for coming out to Blk Swan for our Alumni Social in honor of I Love Coppin week! Be sure to follow @csualums on Instagram for more.

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By Morgan State U (BALTIMORE – October 21, 2022) — Morgan State University continues its milestone-marking growth with its second consecutive year of historic enrollment figures. For the Fall 2022 semester, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) recorded an all-time high for enrollment, surpassing 9,100 students. The increase represents a 7.5% growth over Morgan’s total student count for the 2021–22 academic year and places the University on an expedited trajectory of achieving its goal of enrolling 10,000 students well ahead of schedule. The increased interest in Morgan comes at an opportune time, as the campus undergoes a physical…

(CHICAGO – October 21, 2022) – The Chicago Urban League’s 61st annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) will be held on Saturday, November 5 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E. North Water Street. Today, via an exciting social media video, Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson announced award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and musician Charlie Wilson (also known as “Uncle Charlie”) as the headline performer. “We are excited about welcoming a very, very special guest. It is our own uncle. Your uncle, my uncle, everybody’s uncle … Charlie Wilson! He is promising to give us a night to remember,”…

BOWIE STATE: Drug Legalization Public Forum, Nov. 9th

DHCDC Community Meeting & Health Fair  Please join us on Saturday, October 22, 2022 (1 PM-3 PM) for an in-person community meeting where important information will be shared. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the second-floor community room. There is limited seating available. Location: 2140 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 Neighborhood residents are committed to leadership, community service, advocating, and supporting the planning and development of the community.  Their input and volunteer support are essential to the operations of community outreach programs. As Druid Heights CDC continues to build residential and commercial properties, our strategy is to “build people…

(BALTIMORE – October 18, 2022) – Yesterday evening, Chad Hayes, Howard Tutman, and other professionals at the Baltimore City Department of Planning held one of several planned workshops with the community. The workshop was held at Shake & Bake Family Fun Center. Attendees of all ages listened as Hayes explained how the City is preparing for the future and how these workshops will serve as the voice of the people in the process. Related Story: REMINDER: Community Workshop TONIGHT to Discuss Baltimore City Comprehensive Plan Topics (October 17th at 5:30 PM)

Dear Community Leader, You’re Invited: Shape Your City Workshop! This fall, please join the Department of Planning to talk about urban planning and development in the City of Baltimore. We need your ideas and your vision for what gets built where across town. Please also note the full range of Citywide topics on the One Pager attached. Please join us for the West Workshop and share the information attached with your family/friends!  When: Monday, 10/17 from 5:30-7:00 PM Where: 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue (Shake and Bake)  At each workshop, we will be working with you to generate recommendations for priority topics. These…