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A group vandalized the Baltimore chapter offices of the NAACP—including throwing a piece of concrete through the building’s front window door—while the organization’s president was working inside Tuesday evening, according to the civil rights organization.
Vandals damage offices of NAACP’s Baltimore chapter
Kobi Little, the president of the Baltimore chapter of the NAACP, was not injured during the attack, but was shaken up, according to Joshua Harris, spokesperson for the organization.
Michael Silver, a Pigtown resident, poses for a portrait in his neighborhood, Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Antisemitic incidents nearly double in Maryland in 2022 over previous year, audit finds
Harassment and vandalism accounted for most of the spike, which gave the state the 10th highest number of antisemitic incidents in the country in 2022.
Arion Long discusses her story and how she started the company Femly
Arion Long: Queen of the business pitch
Since 2018, the Morgan State University graduate has raised more than $1.2 million in venture capital for Femly, her company that helps women have access to safe feminine hygiene products.
Supporters of trans health bills speak in front of Maryland State House on Feb. 14, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland.
As Maryland advances bill to fund gender-affirming care, LGBTQ advocates stress it will save lives
The Trans Health Equity Act, which appears headed for final passage, would require Maryland Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care and procedures for transgender patients.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is offering Women of the Movement, a free virtual program, on March 28, 2023.
Black women from Baltimore played a major role in the civil rights movement. Their stories are not well-known.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is offering a free virtual program on March 28 that looks at the Black women who desegregated a number of industries in Baltimore during the civil rights movement. The discussion is part of the museum’s efforts to honor Women’s History Month, which ends March 31.
Southern Living’s 2021 Cook of the Year: Amanda Mack show’s off some of her baked goods under the pavillion of her new retail space in the redeveloped Harborplace waterfront in Baltimore, MD., on March 11, 2023.
Black-owned, family-run Crust by Mack bakery savors opportunity to serve delectables at Harborplace
The Baltimore business is the first new tenant to be inked by the iconic complex’s new owners, who hope to draw crowds back as they weigh long-term plans for the site.
Jada Pickett Smith, Moses Ingram, Isis King and Mo'Nique all hail from Baltimore.
Something in the water? Black actresses with Maryland ties flourish in television and film
Moses Ingram is part of a contingent of Black Maryland women dominating TV and film roles.
The Maryland Natural Resources Police seek job applicants in an ad on their website.
Maryland Natural Resources Police halts hiring amid diversity concerns
The police agency, which is overwhelmingly white, is planning recruitment efforts to reach a broader swath of candidates.
Jody Davis poses for a portrait next to white ensemble worn by First Lady Dawn Moore at the swearing in ceremony of her husband, Governor Wes Moore, at Jody Davis Designs in Baltimore, Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Black businesses enjoy unexpected bump from Wes Moore’s historic inauguration
First lady Dawn Flythe Moore says the inclusive efforts made during the event are in line with the new governor’s priorities.
Harriet Tubman Foundation President, Bessie Bordenave, and a 1962 graduate of the Harriet Tubman School, poses for a portrait inside of the Bernice Beaird Recreated Classroom at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Breathing new life into Maryland’s former all-Black schools
Around the state, more than 50 of the buildings that once housed all-Black or so-called “colored schools” remain.
Azikiwe Deveaux, 47, founder of Events 4 Good People (E4GP) is planning to entertain hundreds of Morgan State students, Alumni, and faculty this weekend.  He has been throwing homecoming related events since he graduated from Morgan State in 1999.
Do HBCUs still matter? Black Marylanders say yes.
HBCU grads in Maryland tout their college experience and say it has helped them excel in society.
Food historian Tonya Hopkins.
From catering to jumbo lump crabmeat, Black Marylanders have shaped U.S. food history
From the inception of catering to the creation of fine dining, Black Marylanders have played a large role in shaping America’s food history, several experts say.
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Girl, 14, accidentally shot in leg while playing with gun with 2 juveniles
Dr. Warren C. Hayman has influenced countless Black students pursue higher education opportunities. He retired from his position of Assistant Dean of Education at Morgan State University in 2004 after 42 years in public education, which included starting the The Hopkins Dunbar Health Partnership, where dozens of Black people went onto professional medical careers. He is pictured here in front of dedicated bricks at Morgan State.
Warren Hayman has spent decades educating Black students. Along the way, he’s touched generations
Warren C. Hayman, who recently retired for a third time, has influenced countless Black students to pursue higher educational opportunities.
Keylin Perez, Miss Coppin State University. The 22-year-old is the first Latina to hold the crown in the school’s history.
First Latina to be crowned Miss Coppin State University faces backlash
A playful TikTok video led to cyberbullying against Keylin Perez, the first Latina to be crowned Miss Coppin State University at the historically Black college.
Damien Ford from Baltimore School for The Arts teaches his class on Dec. 21, 2022. Ford teaches an African American Literature class where shows his students comparisons between Lauryn Hill lyrics and the work of Zora Neal Hurston.
Educators craft, promote Black studies as other states limit how it’s taught
As educators nationwide face new challenges in teaching about the Black experience, some area teachers are taking it upon themselves to ensure that students are learning about such studies.
Gov. Wes Moore, second from left, kisses his wife, Dawn, as their son, James, 11, waves during MooreÕs inaugural ball, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Baltimore.
Thousands gather in Baltimore to celebrate Gov. Wes Moore’s historic win
”Tonight, celebrate this great state,” Moore told the crowd. ”Celebrate your neighbors. We are Maryland because of each other not in spite of.”
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore speaks at a campaign event in support for himself at Bowie State University, in Bowie, MD. November 7, 2022.
Oprah and Spike Lee? The celebrities who might attend Wes Moore’s inauguration.
A myriad of notables are expected to attend Gov.-elect Wes Moore’s historic inaugural events.
A screenshot from future First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore's instagram account on a video where she describes what "celebration chic" is for the upcoming Inauguration Ball.
Inaugural fashion: Soon-to-be first lady to wear Christian Siriano, Wes Moore will don local designer Miguel Wilson
Marylanders across the state are also looking for unique looks for historic inauguration of Maryland's first Black governor.
Developer David Bramble leads the project rebuilding Harbor Place in the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Md., on November 18, 2022.
Can this developer bring crowds back to Inner Harbor?
Longtime Baltimore resident wants to transform site of the Inner Harbor shopping and dining pavilions in a way that spurs revitalization and is accessible to all city residents.
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