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Kalilah Wright is a Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-raised architect and entrepreneur. Wright merged her love of fashion and architecture to launch her apparel brand Mess in a Bottle. Mess in a Bottle is all about making a statement through fashion as they believe messages start important conversations. Her T-shirts carry bold messages, come packaged in reusable bottles…

Baltimore native Felicia Pride is a film and TV writer and an emerging director. She was a writer on Ava DuVernay’s drama series “Queen Sugar” and recently made her directorial debut with tender, a short film that explores the bonds between Black women. It premiered in March at the 2020 Outfest Fusion film festival in…

A Baltimore sergeant is being investigated after an incident involving residents at a housing complex on the east side of the city, according to TMZ. The officer was walking through the complex when he was met by a woman recording and executing a light interrogation. His direct response to her was to cough with his…

Like most major cities in America, Baltimore continues to deal with issues surrounding new cases of COVID-19. However, a lot of the medical facilities are struggling to treat potential patients affected by the virus because of crime, according to the Baltimore Sun. To inspire a downturn in crime, Baltimore mayor Jack Young begged the residents…

Three Black men who spent 36 years behind bars will receive millions. On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Maryland’s Board of Public Works voted unanimously to pay about $2.9 million to Alfred Chestnut, Andrew Stewart Jr., and Ransom Watkins, according to the Baltimore Sun. In 1983, Chestnut, Stewart and Watkins were charged and convicted of the…

Toyota is proving time and time again that they’re not just a car company. As part of their efforts to serve communities and support local organizations, they stepped in to help shield numerous Baltimore families in need from the rain and snow through its annual “Walk In My Boots” community outreach program, held on Saturday,…

The city of Baltimore is seeking new ways to get tougher on violent crime. Along with patrolling the streets with cops on the beat, the city will also surveil the community using airplanes, according to WTOP. On Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, the Baltimore Police Department announced that a pilot program will help law enforcement investigate…

Barack Obama delivers a powerful eulogy at the homegoing service for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings on Oct. 25, 2019.

BALTIMORE – Hundreds stood in line outside of New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore hours before the scheduled 10 a.m. start of the homegoing service for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings. By 8:30 a.m., the 3,600-seat church was filled to capacity. It was fitting for a man who touched thousands with his service as a congressman…

Legendary Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, the Howard University grad and Baltimore attorney who led the fight in the hotly-contested impeachment process in Washington, has died. Cummings was 68 years old. According to the Baltimore Sun, Maryland’s largest newspaper, Cummings took a self-imposed moratorium from his role as the ranking chairman of the House of Representatives’…

Mychael Michelle is all about chasing her dreams while embracing a distinctive style. The Baltimore native relocated to Atlanta in 2011 to pursue her dreams of hair grandeur, and as the owner of Hair Rock Cafe Salon, she’s realizing them. Michelle provides a unique experience for her bevy of clients. She is passionate about building…

Gervonta Davis celebrates his win over Ricardo Núñez Saturday at Royal Farms Arena.(Photo courtesy of Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions)

Gervonta “Tank” Davis returned to Baltimore and successfully defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a second-round technical knockout of mandatory challenger Ricardo Núñez Saturday night at Royal Farms Arena. The sold-out crowd of 14,686 included boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, boxer Adrien Broner, and NFL Hall of Famer Ed Reed. Fighting for the first…

Gervonta “Tank” Davis was honored in his hometown Wednesday as Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young presented him with the Key to the City at a ceremony at City Hall (Photo courtesy of Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)

WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (21-0) returns to Baltimore to defend his title against Ricardo Núñez on Showtime Championship Boxing Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Royal Farms Arena at 9 pm. “The main reason … I wanted to come back home was because of people getting killed in this city,” Davis said…

The recently hired deputy police commissioner for the Baltimore Police Department and his wife were reportedly robbed at gunpoint, according to Fox Baltimore. Danny Murphy relayed to local police that the altercation took place near Patterson Park in the city’s southeast area around 9 p.m. on Friday evening. Murphy was able to tell police that…

An aspiring rapper allegedly spent millions on a credit card to fund his career. Chad “Chad Focus” Arrington was making a big name for himself on the Baltimore rap scene. But according to The Baltimore Sun, the 31-year-old rapper used his American Express card to rack up over $4 million in unauthorized purchases. The FBI and…

The Uber rideshare service is back in the news after an alleged rape by a driver. The incident happened in Baltimore, Maryland and the circumstances are shocking. A father was concerned after his daughter did not arrive home at the expected time after calling for an Uber ride, and used a phone app to track…

The Rev. Westley West, a native of Baltimore, was called to the ministry at the age of 12. Today, West is the founding pastor of Faith Empowered Ministries, leading the congregants in faithful living, commitment and community service. He understands that interaction is the baseline for meeting the needs of the people. How important is…

The weather is getting warmer, which means it’s time to go out and have fun. While day parties and hours spent on the waterfront are always a good time, it’s also important to infuse a little culture and education into your days. Baltimore and its Black community are rich in history, and that history is…

In the wake of a growing scandal, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has resigned from office, according to The Baltimore Sun. Pugh was under increasing pressure to step down after federal agents from the IRS and FBI raided her home and office and also those of close staff after dubious financial dealings tied to her self-published children’s…

The Baltimore city government is in turmoil after an FBI and IRS raid on multiple properties belonging to Mayor Catherine Pugh and associates. On April 1, 2019, Pugh took a leave of absence because of illness on the same day the federal government announced an investigation into her finances. Now it has been revealed that…