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Randallstown native and Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is establishing herself as a major player in the athleisure game.
Angel Reese doubles up this week with Reebok, Reese’s Pieces fashion collections
With a Reese’s Pieces fashion collaboration and a new clothing and shoe line for Reebok, basketball star and Randallstown native Angel Reese is establishing herself as a major player in the athleisure game.
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Winfrey wore an ensemble designed by Annapolis-native Christian Siriano.
Oprah sizzles in Christian Siriano creation at DNC
Christian Siriano, an Annapolis-native and Baltimore School for the Arts alum, struck the right note on the third night of the convention by creating a purple-hued pantsuit for the queen of talk, Oprah Winfrey.
Annapolis native Christian Siriano has the golden touch when it comes to dressing women in the political sphere — whether that be Michelle Obama and Jill Biden or the next potential leader of the free world, Kamala Harris.
When it comes to fashion, Democrats turn to Maryland native Christian Siriano
Annapolis native Christian Siriano has the golden touch when it comes to dressing women in the political sphere — whether that be Michelle Obama and Jill Biden or the next potential leader of the free world, Kamala Harris.
Maryland  Attorney General Anthony Brown.
Newly named member of Maryland hate crime commission resigns, cites ‘smear’ campaign
Ayman Nassar said he withdrew from Maryland's hate crime commission after an “online harassment and smear campaign was launched” against him.
A Charmery waffle cone stuffed with the flavor "Golden" is puffed wheat cereal and caramelized honey.
Forget boring vanilla. Try these weird ice cream flavors.
Ice cream shops don't offer just run-of-the-mill flavors anymore. We tried some of the weirdest ones out there.
"iWitness: Media & the Movement" is a new exhibit at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History & Culture.
New Reginald Lewis Museum exhibit shows power of media in the Civil Rights Movement
“iWitness: Media & the Movement” is a new exhibit that launches Thursday at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History & Culture. The yearlong exhibit coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne Kennedy.
Miss Maryland doesn’t crack top 20 at Miss USA, but still breaks barriers
Bailey Anne Kennedy, a Montgomery County resident, broke barriers this year as the state’s first trans woman titleholder. She was also Maryland’s first Asian American winner and oldest contestant to represent the state.
Bailey Anne Kennedy smiles with tears in her eyes after winning Miss Maryland.
This year’s Miss Maryland and others who have broken gender barriers in the state
Bailey Anne Kennedy is not the first gender and sexual minority with Maryland ties to break barriers.
Julian C. Hamer worked as the senior producer of video content and cinematographer for Vice President Kamala Harris during the Harris and Biden presidential campaigns.
Kamala Harris’ 2020 campaign called Baltimore home. Some staffers still do.
They’re now applying the infectious, youthful energy they captured working on the Kamala Harris campaign throughout Maryland — often in the political sphere.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks Monday at a White House event with NCAA college athletes — her first public appearance since President Joe Biden endorsed her to be the next presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.
Maryland’s DNC delegates back VP Harris as party’s next presidential nominee
The vote of support came during a virtual meeting Monday, party officials said.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage at the Kentland Community Center to endorse U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks on June 7, 2024.
After Biden’s departure, Black Marylanders say Kamala Harris is the only choice
”The party can test it at their own peril,” said Democratic fundraiser Karen Miller
The passionfruit tea crush (left), traditional crush, and lemon basil blueberry crush (right) are photographed at Wicked Sisters on July 18, 2024.
Whatever, Delaware! These orange crush locations prove Maryland does it better
Here’s a roundup of hot spots that show Maryland has not only mastered the orange crush, but branched off and created a slew of innovative flavors — and even an unexpected alternative.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance arrives at the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Vice presidential nominee JD Vance energizes LGBTQIA+ opposition
Two of the nation’s most recognizable LGBTQIA+ organizations immediately denounced the choice of JD Vance as a GOP vice presidential candidate.
Katie-Marie Fickling, executive chef at Capital Lounge, poses with a spread of some of her dishes.
Navigating the complicated relationship Black people have with fried chicken and watermelon
Watermelon and fried chicken are popular American foods — especially during the summer. But their complicated history gives some Black people pause when eating them in settings where white people are present.
The Annapolis Police Department is being honored by the Caucus of African American Leaders.
After years of criticizing Annapolis Police, civil rights group to honor department
In what they are calling a “historic” event, the Annapolis Police Department, as well as the ACLU of Maryland, is being recognized by the Caucus of African American Leaders.
Straight ally Karen Dugan poses for a portrait outside of Leon’s Backroom Bar on July 3, 2024.
Why the LGBTQIA+ community needs straight allies
Now that Baltimore Pride is over, some in the LGBTQIA+ community know that the fight for gender minority rights and existence also relies heavily on having meaningful straight allies.
The Trans Pride parade Saturday was the second local Pride Month event to be interrupted.
Report of suspicious object at Baltimore Trans Pride interrupts some festivities
After a report of a suspicious object disrupted a Trans Pride parade in Baltimore on Saturday, law enforcement officials told organizers it had been deemed “nonthreatening,”
Mayor Brandon Scott has demonstrated his willingness to speak out against comments he views as racist.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott celebrates his ‘Black job’ in clap back at Trump remarks
Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s use of the phrase “Black jobs” caught the attention and ire of many Black Americans, including Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
Miss Gay Maryland Stormi Skye waves as she continues down the parade route at Baltimore Pride on June 15, 2024.
Despite record crowds, Baltimore Pride’s LGBTQ critics say organizers dropped the ball
Despite the record number of attendees at this year’s Baltimore Pride, some critics raised a slew of concerns, ranging from the overall safety of the event to the approach organizers have taken in the overall running of Pride Month offerings.
President Joe Biden speaks to the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Baltimore.
Biden pardons military members convicted for gay sex
President Joe Biden pardoned former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex, which will clear the way for them to regain lost benefits. The pardon goes even further to protect LGBTQIA+ service members than the controversial policy “don’t ask, don’t tell” that was repealed in 2010.
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