Posts Tagged ‘Baltimore’
Explosion in Baltimore reportedly levels homes, leaving 1 dead and 6 injured
A community in Baltimore is on high alert after an explosion caused three homes to collapse and debris to hit about 20 homes nearby. According to the Baltimore Sun, the…
Read MoreKalilah Wright’s Mess in a Bottle creates conversation through clothing
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…
Read More‘Queen Sugar’ writer Felicia Pride makes directorial debut with ‘tender’
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…
Read MoreWhite cop purposely coughs on residents of Baltimore housing project (video)
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…
Read MoreBaltimore mayor begs for violence to stop so doctors can treat COVID-19 victims
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…
Read More3 Black men wrongly imprisoned for 36 years will receive millions
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…
Read MoreToyota donates winter boots and $15K to less fortunate families in Baltimore
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…
Read MoreBaltimore police will surveil the city with airplanes in 2020
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…
Read MoreBarack Obama gives powerful eulogy at homegoing for Rep. Elijah Cummings
Barack Obama delivers a powerful eulogy at the homegoing service for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings on Oct. 25, 2019.
Read MorePresident Barack Obama eulogizes Rep. Elijah Cummings as thousands pay homage
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.…
Read MoreLegendary Congressman Elijah Cummings dead at 68
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.…
Read MoreHair Rock Cafe owner Mychael Michelle creates style in all colors
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…
Read MoreGervonta Davis lifts Baltimore with decisive win
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…
Read MoreHow boxing saved the life of champion Gervonta Davis
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…
Read MoreBaltimore deputy police commissioner robbed at gunpoint
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…
Read MoreRapper jailed after allegedly charging $4 million on credit to fund career
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.…
Read MoreDad tracks daughter on phone app to find Uber driver allegedly raping her
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…
Read MorePastor Westley West explains the importance of having a relationship with God
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…
Read More5 Black museums and galleries worth visiting in Baltimore
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…
Read MoreBaltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh resigns amid scandal
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…
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