Patricia Ann Alsobrooks, the mother of U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), died at age 79 on Oct. 9, the senator announced. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Mack” Alsobrooks, who died ...

Jared Banner has been named the Baltimore Orioles’ first Black general manager and the eighth Black general manager in Major ...

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-18, but the victory was tempered by an ankle injury to Lamar Jackson, who left after the first half; ...

Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs’ new BMA exhibition uses more than 30 paintings and family photos to find beauty in everyday home life. Baltimore’s own Jerell Gibbs invites the viewer to find beauty in ...

Every day, a child dies or is misdirected because we are not listening to their cries. They are asking for help, and too often all we give them are speeches, excuses and parties that do nothing to ...

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) continued on Sept.18 with dedicated discussions led by community members, federal and state legislators and local ...

A task force is quietly working to expand higher education offerings in Oakland by bringing a historically Black college or university here. And Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is central to the effort.

Franklyn Baker is stepping down from his role as United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) president and CEO. Baker took on the position in late 2016. "After a great deal of reflection, I believe this is ...

Associated Black Charities (ABC) hosted its annual event “The Cookout: A Festival Celebration of Black Culture,” presented by SECU, on Sept. 12 at the Pikesville Armory. “It’s very important for us to ...

Suzan Johnson Cook spent the day helping stranded New Yorkers before heading to Ground Zero, where firefighters simply asked her to pray. The NYPD’s first Black woman chaplain entered Sept. 11 ...

As schools across Maryland work to keep students focused, educators and administrators are confronting a range of disruptions—from vaping and cellphone use to conflicts over politically-charged issues ...

In May of 2026, Kaizen Beauty, a local luxury nail salon located on 339 North Charles Street, brought an elevated and updated approach to self-maintenance to Downtown Baltimore. Ashleigh Johnson, the ...