(WHITE HOUSE – September 21, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grants to two additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that experienced bomb threats earlier this year. Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, and Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland were awarded over $60,000 and $130,000 in Project SERV grants respectively. Coppin State University (CSU) will use its Project SERV funds to hire a full-time counseling psychologist, who will provide both individual and group counseling services. The funds will also go toward response training for all students, staff, and faculty as well…

CHARM CITY LIVE Good Music, Good Food, and Good Fun Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Hey Baltimore! Not ready to say goodbye to festival season? Well, we’re not done yet. Grab your friends and family and join your neighbors, as we celebrate the charm that makes Charm City so unique. Residents of all ages are invited to the lawn of War Memorial Plaza for an eclectic blend of art, entertainment, and local eats. Several garages and parking lots onsite will be available and designated for this event. Pricing will vary. The festival will bring national performances from Joe, Kelly Price, Stokley, Jon B, The Bonfyre, and Rebecca…

West Wednesday is ONLINE This WEEK 09/21/22 at our NEW TIME 7:00 PM EST  You can join us this Wednesday, 09/21/22 online for West Wednesday #478  To watch you can search #WestWednesday on YouTube (please subscribe!), Twitter, and Facebook. The West Coalition is a collaborative group of people working for accountability for Tyrone West and all victims of police brutality. We welcome all regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, or background. We don’t affiliate with any particular political party, religion or philosophy. Our members are committed solely to working to end police brutality and change the systems that support it.  Any…

By Richard D. Elliott, Freelance Reporter (GLENN DALE, MD – September 18, 2022) – In an attempt to highlight some of the gems in our community, this interview with Glen Dale rapper LambotheGod provides a glimpse into the minds and souls of today’s artists … right here in Maryland. What is your name and where are you from? Michael Unamba from Glenn Dale, Maryland What inspired you to make music? Who are some artists that you believe have influenced your sound? Myself & my friend Ahmad. In 2017, I wanted to get his music a bigger platform…

Our next African Heritage Festival will be held on September 24th, 2022, at the Maryland Jockey Club (Laurel Race Track) from 12 pm – 6 pm (ANNE ARUNDEL, MD – September 14, 2022) – Our African Heritage Festival is to bring awareness of the African culture, educate individuals about our rich heritage, and connect to all Anne Arundel County Agencies and existing resources. There will be vendors and local businesses of all kinds, music, food, a fashion show, and much more. You are welcome to bring your folding chairs to be part of the experience. There will be raffle drawing…

(NEW YORK – September 14, 2022) – Career Communications Group has announced that Publisher and CEO Tyrone Taborn will participate in the opening ceremony of the International Innovation Conference of Metaverse. Taborn will join global leaders to discuss emerging metaverse technologies. Recognized for his contributions to the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and his dedication to enhancing scientific and engineering literacy in minority communities, Taborn is a leading authority on how technology impacts business and society. Over the past three years, STEM City USA has established partnerships to increase cooperation as the metaverse is multiplying. Taborn is the author…

The next Sandtown Community Association Meeting is set for Thursday, October 13, 2022, 6-8 pm, at Sharon Baptist Church. It is located at 1375 N. Stricker St., Baltimore, MD 21217. RSVP to https://sandtowncommunitymeeting.eventbrite.com. While we have not met in a while due to a number of challenges, we’re back to hosting in-person meetings. Many thanks to Dr. A.C.D. & Dr. Lillian Vaughn for being partners from the very beginning. Please come out, and also please spread the word. We have a lot to discuss. So, bring your concerns – but also bring your ears! See you there!

Public Outreach meeting is Wednesday 6-730 pm at St. James Parrish Hall, 1020 W. Lafayette Avenue (BALTIMORE – September 13, 2022) – The In-Person Public Outreach meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 p.m. at St. James Parrish Hall at 1020 W. Lafayette Avenue. Please come out and see what plans the Department of Transportation has to improve Fremont Avenue. There are a number of improvements that are proposed as well as the removal of signalized traffic lights at Fremont and Pressman, Fremont and Laurens, and Fremont and Lafayette Avenues to all-way stop (4-way stops). Your feedback…

Join us for a Public Meeting to discuss pre-construction for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program: Wed, September 14, 2022 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT Perkins Square Baptist Church 2500 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21223 At the Public meeting, you will learn about the upcoming Program projects. You will also be able to: Get project specifics including design, timeline, and efforts to mitigate community impacts View project displays Talk with project staff If you require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or require language translation services (free of charge), please call Nikia Mack at 443-423-1110, ext. 413. According to…

The nation’s only major pre-law event created especially for HBCU students and alumni interested in going to law school and becoming lawyers PRIMARY EVENT DAYS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 LAW SCHOOL RECRUITMENT & RESOURCES FAIR: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 | 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. BONUS OPTIONAL DAYS: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 (DC LAW SCHOOL TOURS) AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 (AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TOUR & SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE – CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES) ****************************************************************** WHAT IS THE NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT & LAW EXPO? Founded in 2014, The National HBCU Pre-Law…