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Jaiden Nuako stars as Cinderella in ArtsCentric’s production of the show at Baltimore Center Stage.
The Blackest ‘Cinderella’ you’ll see in Baltimore is also the most important
The ArtsCentric version of “Cinderella” at Baltimore Center Stage is an Afrofuturistic dream that highlights why our princesses don’t have to be Black, but it’s important that they can be.
Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), left, and Alan Rickman in “Something the Lord Made.”
‘Something the Lord Made’: A Baltimore-based film from 2004 finds new fame
Clips from the HBO movie “Something the Lord Made” posted on TikTok and YouTube have surged in popularity this year as people discover (and rediscover) the true story of Vivien Thomas.
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crowd at Coppin State University during her visit to Baltimore on July 14.
The haunting familiarity of ignoring Vice President Kamala Harris
As the media and fellow politicians dismiss President Biden, they act as if Vice President Kamala Harris is not a possible successor or just doesn't exist. As a Black woman, I relate.
Prepare yourself for nonstop Mariah Carey.
It’s the holiday season. Stop resisting these 5 inevitable Christmas songs.
There are some holiday songs that are simply unavoidable. From Mariah Carey to Wham!, strap in and prepare to hear these on repeat for the next month.
A meal to linger over will be the theme for Thursday's Thanksgiving dinner family gathering dinner party based around the turkey.
How to deal with Thanksgiving guests, from the way too early to the constant complainer
Yes, it’s too late to cancel, order pizza and turn off all the lights off. Here’s some advice for navigating the assorted cast of holiday characters coming to your house on Thanksgiving.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin made news last week for his posturing against Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien.
Fistfights, elbowing, insults: When did politics become middle school?
Recent congressional shenanigans from the likes of people such as Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin make me wonder if elected officials are worthy of being role models.
Angie Washington, center, with her 5-year-old son Julian, left, and 6-year-old daughter Faith.
Single motherhood: Raising children alone, by choice
Whether you come to single motherhood intentionally or unexpectedly, like me, there is no one right way to do this.
Gerry Turner gives a rose to Joan Vassos on an episode of "The Golden Bachelor."
She chose family over love on ‘The Golden Bachelor.’ She has no regrets.
She may not have walked away with "Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner, but Maryland's Joan Vassos' time on the ABC dating show still ended in a love story.
Reverend Grady A. Yeargin with his daughters Adia, left, and Candace, during the Ravens-themed party that City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist) church threw in 2015 for his 65th birthday.
‘The doors of the church are open’: How one local pastor changed my views on faith forever
Rev. Grady A. Yeargin Jr., a local pastor who died in October, left a legacy of kindness and openness to those raised in the City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist) church.
7 ideas for fun Baltimore gifts kids will want and enjoy
Here is a gift guide of ideas for kids this holiday season.
MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30 that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.
I’m a veteran of Harborplace. I’m not sure the new designs are for me.
If you didn’t grow up here, those old, faded green buildings at Pratt and Light streets might seem useless, an empty shell of yesteryear. But back in the day, they were the town square.
From left, Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo; Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin; Samaira Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice; Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown Jr; Esaw Garner, the widow of Eric Garner; and Rev. Al Sharpton address the crowd at a "Justice For All" march and rally in Washington, D.C., in December 2014.
‘I can’t breathe’: Melding the last words of Black men with Brahms
The Baltimore Choral Arts Society will present "Human Requiem," a stirring musical offering that combines classical music and current events surrounding the tragic loss of Black lives.
Old Bay Seasoning can.
Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Try these Baltimore-themed suggestions
Have trash bags and a box? You've got magic. Where there’s a will, there’s an Old Bay (costume) and other quick Halloween outfits you can throw together.
Jeremy Henry found himself defending Baltimore when he called into “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me” last week.
He told an NPR audience Baltimore is the greatest city in America. They laughed.
The live crowd at NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” scoffed at Baltimore resident Jeremy Henry’s proclamation, but he wasn’t wrong.
Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long starred as two of the main characters in the Baltimore-based "He's Just Not That Into You" in 2009.
‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ remains the worst depiction of Baltimore, even 15 years later
Richard Curtis said last week that he regrets the fat jokes and lack of diversity in his films like “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill.” But if we’re going to talk about issues with rom-coms and representation, “He’s Just Not That Into You” should be first in line.
Jada Pinkett Smith speaks to students at her alma mater, the Baltimore School for the Arts, during a stop on her “Worthy” book tour on Oct. 18.
You care about Jada Pinkett Smith, whether you admit it or not
Jada Pinkett Smith’s hometown appearances in Baltimore are either sincere or the most spectacular pieces of performance art ever. Either way, we’re tuned in.
Leslie Gray Streeter and her son, Brooks, in 2019 at the Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.
I was afraid of being called a single mother. Now I embrace it.
I held stigmas about single mothers before I became one. The statistics and truths behind the descriptor tell a much more nuanced story.
Taylor Swift, center, flanked by actress Sophie Turner, left, and Antoni Porowski of “Queer Eye,” attends the Oct. 1 Kansas City Chiefs game. Actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman were also seated with her.
The powerful political, social and yes, NFL influence of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s influence is unmistakable and undeniable, whether it’s on voter registration numbers or Travis Kelce’s merch sales.
Kehinde Wiley’s stained glass piece, “Saint Amelie” (2014), is now on display at the Walters Art Museum.
Kehinde Wiley’s ‘Saint Amelie’ combines the divine and the everyday
Artist Kehinde Wiley’s “Saint Amelie,” newly at the Walters Art Museum, depicts an ordinary Black man as something sacred, to be considered. It’s something we all deserve.
Older women are vying for love with Gerry Turner, front center, on ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor.” Joan Vassos, back right, is from Maryland.
The ‘Golden Bachelor’ women are more than just reality stars. They’re heroic.
“The Golden Bachelor” contestant Joan Vassos proves that neither age nor widowhood can stop you from looking for love.
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