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Encouraging Him To Read

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:42:35 UT

Encouraging Him To Read

Wedding Bells for JC & MM

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:36:10 UT

James Collins and Maria More are getting married on May 30th. Both are in the entertainment industry. While Collins is with Fertile Ground, More is from Atlanta's hot 107.9 fm. Congrats, people!

Tags: entertainment

2nd Annual Exceptional Mom Award

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:04:22 UT

Do you know an African American single mother who is hard working, creative, and dedicated to improving the life of her son? This award will honor three exceptional African American single mothers who are raising a son.

The award is designed to celebrate outstanding courage and determination to raise a healthy and productive African American male. Often the media demonizes single mothers and lessons the importance of mothers raising children.

To nominate an Exceptional Mom please complete the application below and send back to us. The deadline for submission is April 20th, 2010. Winners will receive a special plaque and an autographed copy of the new book Raising Him Alone. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2010.

To nominate a mom complete the on-line application by visiting http://www.raisinghimalone.com/spotlight.htm

Tags: mothers

Today on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:01:35 UT

Today (Tuesday, March 9^th), the question is whether adults are stepping up to the plate on behalf of our youth.

Last week, approximately 700+ young people rallied at Camden Yards for jobs over prisons. They are asking for $100 million. Special guests today include Bryant Muldrew of the Algebra Project, organizers of last week's rally.

The show airs at 10 am on WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore or you can listen online at www.wolbbaltimore.com. The call-in number is 410.481.1010.

This show is sponsored by the Professional and Continuing Studies Department at Sojourner-Douglass College (www.ed2go.com/sojourner).

Tags: algebra project, education, jobs, prisons

Get Involved in the Baltimore County Master Plan

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:51:42 UT

The Office of Planning is in the process of developing a Master Plan for the next 10 years. Please come and hear new ideas, concepts, and State Mandates that may impact your community. But most importantly voice your opinion, concerns, likes, dislikes, and ideas.

Go to http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov.Agencies/planning/masterplanning/index.html

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Senator Delores G. Kelley at 410.841.3606.

Tags: baltimore county master plan

Dunbar High School Alumni Support Haiti

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:07:31 UT

Come out and bowl the night away for a GREAT cause! All proceeds will be donated to the YELE HAITI Foundation (www.yele.org)

Our newest member: Summer Travels is Hosting a Night of "Cosmic Bowling". We look forward to seeing you there~

Admission: $25.00
Includes: UNLIMITED bowling, shoes, and free food...party wings, pizza, and soda

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010

Time: 10 pm - 2 am

Tags: Baltimore, go poets go, paul laurence dunbar high school alumni

NEW ORGANIZATION OFFERS AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR WOMEN

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:11:58 UT

Healthcare For Women, a national women's rights initiative, has recently launched a new program to help women find and obtain affordable health insurance. The program, available for single and married women between the ages of 18-64 years old (with or without children), is a nationwide effort to protect disadvantaged women from high medical bills and prescription payments.

Through their web site, www.HealthCareForWomen.org, women can apply by completing a brief form to obtain a free quote based on their age, weight, height, pre-existing conditions, and whether or not they smoke. They will then be presented with an objective, user-friendly format, enabling them to see and understand the available health benefit products that best meet their needs.

Tags: affordable health care for women

WORDS DON'T DIE

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:01:46 UT

Youth Poetry Slam and Historical Oratory Contest

Sunday, February 28, 2010

218 W. Saratoga St., Baltimore

6-9:30p

Tags: Baltimore, poetry, spoken word, youth

Welcome to BMORENEWS.com, where we celebrate Black History everyday!

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:37:55 UT

A little piece of Black History in Baltimore County ...

Built in the early 1900's, The Lutherville Colored School#24 was a grade school for " Colored " children until the 1950's. Still standing after 100 years, visitors can experience the mystique of this ol 'country schoolhouse sitting on an acre of land in beautiful Lutherville, MD.

Tags: baltimore county, lutherville colored school house

JUBILEE ARTS OPEN REGISTRATION: Saturday, Feburary 27th

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:47:14 UT

2010 Spring Term Classes

Sat., Feb. 27th 3:30 - 5:30 pm

The Harris-Marcus Center

1947 Pennsylvania Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21217

FMI, please call 410.728.1199

Tags: Baltimore, Historic Pennsylvania Avenue, jubilee arts

“Learning from the Past and Celebrating the Future of African Americans in Baltimore County

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:33:58 UT

In honor of Black History Month, Atrium Village retirement community will host local African American historian, Louis S. Diggs, on February 26^th, 2010, at 2:30 pm, at 4730 Atrium Court, Owings Mills, MD.

A respected author, Mr. Diggs has published nine books on the history of the forty Baltimore County designated Historical African American communities. His most recent, “Forgotten Road Warriors,” documents the history of an all African American military organization, from the Baltimore Region, in 1879, called “Monumental City Guards.” Mr. Diggs also often shares with the public a photographic display of over 8,000 photographs of African American life in Baltimore County.

Tags: baltimore county, black history, louis diggs

Farrakhan Speaks at Saviours’ Day 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:44:34 UT

The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan will deliver a major address Feb. 28 at the United Center in as the Nation of Islam marks its 80th year as a religious movement and community in the United States. His address will close the Muslim movement’s annual weekend convention.

Tags: Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam, religion

HAITI: Up Close & Personal by Richard Muhammad of The Final Call

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:05:15 UT

(PORT AU PRINCE - January 2010) - Recently, a number of black journalists - including the well-known Richard Muhammad - travelled to Haiti following the devastating earthquake.

Here - Haitians wait patiently in line to be seen. No guards, no anarchy. Self-discipline, pride, organization and patience were the order of the day.

Photo: Richard B. Muhammad

Tags: earthquake, final call newspapers, haiti, richard muhammad

PATIENTS' STORIES SHED LIGHT ON THE NEED FOR MORE AFRICAN AMERICAN BONE MARROW DONORS

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:54:20 UT

Two former Howard University students share mission to save lives

(MINNEANAPOLIS - February 16, 2010 - BlackNews.com) -- Jennifer Jones Austin has been an advocate for women and children for more than 20 years. But today Austin, 41, is fighting for her own life.

Austin was recently diagnosed with leukemia and her only hope for a cure is a transplant from an unrelated bone marrow donor or umbilical cord blood unit. Like 70 percent of patients, Austin does not have a matching donor in her family, so she is depending on the Be The Match Registry® - the largest listing of volunteer marrow donors and donated cord blood - to find a match.

Tags: health, howard university, leukemia

TONY AWARD WINNER TO DIRECT COPPIN THEATRE PRODUCTION

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:00:49 UT

Coppin State University Repertory Theatre will premiere the second play of its 2009-2010 season, Constant Star, with Tony Award winning actress Trezana Beverley as director. Ms. Beverley won her Tony for her performance as “Lady in Red” in the Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide…when the rainbow is enuf.

Tags: Coppin State University, theater, Tony Award