Community News
'Frame Your Night' Event to Help Baltimore Youth:
All are invited to attend a fundraising event with proceeds to benefit Follow Your Dreams Youth Center. “Frame Your Night” @ The Walters will be held at The Walter's Art Gallery located at 600 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21201 on Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 6 to 11 pm (with a VIP reception from 6 to 7 pm for sponsors only Read in Full >>
Meet Michelle Blue: ‘Follow Your Dreams’:
Since, its inception, FYD provided youth programming that reflects youth voices. In the summer of 2001, with the support of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Follow Your Dreams began Youth Awareness Month, a camp-style program. The youth didn’t stop there, next they wanted a Hip Hop recording studio, so Blue encouraged the youth to write their second grant to YAR, they again won funding and purchased the equipment needed to fulfill their dream of creating their own recording studio. Read in Full >>
TGR: Despite the Storm, Bishop Oscar Brown is “the Goods”:
You see, it was easy for me and a heap of other Baltimore Sun readers to gossip about him - to consider and even believe that Bishop Brown is not genuine. It is nothing, especially in Baltimore, to consider that a black man in a Bentley with a Bible is a pimp. Further, it is almost normal for black people to think the worst of each other, especially when it’s reported that way in The Sun. Read in Full >>
New York and Baltimore Share NAACP’s Top 2008 Thalheimer Awards:
The New York, NY and Baltimore City Branches of the NAACP, the nation’s oldest and 2nd oldest chapters (respectively), shared this years’ highest branch awards. Each year, during the NAACP Convention, the Thalheimer Awards are given to branches for their excellence in the areas of Programs and Publication. Read in Full >>
BDC OFFERS THE SPHINX CLUB FOR REDEVELOPMENT:
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC), on behalf of the City of Baltimore, last week issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the revitalization of a vital piece of Baltimore’s African American heritage and culture: the Sphinx Club at 2101-2111 Pennsylvania Avenue in West Baltimore. Read in Full >>
The HARAMBEE Dinner Club: Monday, June 30, 2008 - 6 to 8 pm @ BaltimorePho.com - 1116 Hollins St., Baltimore:
Join BMORENEWS.com on Monday, June 30th from 6 to 8 pm at Baltimore Pho Restaurant at 1116 Hollins Street. Full menu and bar open for HARAMBEE D.C. attendees. Limited seating. RSVP to contact@phenomenal-events.com or call 1.443.223.8759. Read in Full >>
BMORENEWS Profile: Meet Baltimore's Own Wes Moore:
Wes Moore, 29, is an investment Banker for Citigroup. A Former White House Fellow, 2006-2007, Wes served as Special Assistant to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The White House Fellowship is one of the Nation’s most prestigious leadership and public service programs. Read in Full >>
Bethel A.M.E. Church supports the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge:
In 2008, more than 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. More than 28,000 will die from the disease. African American men are 60% more likely than the rest of the population to develop prostate cancer. The good news is, early detection helps one beat the odds against prostate cancer. Read in Full >>
New School of Education Dean at Bowie:
Bowie State University welcomes Dr. Traki Taylor-Webb, who will become Bowie State University ’s new dean for the School of Education on July 1, 2008. Read in Full >>
Associated Black Charities of Maryland Hosts Successful “Out-of-the-Box” Annual Gala:
In an ongoing effort to raise funds for one of Baltimore’s most esteemed non-profits, Associated Black Charities of Maryland (ABC) held its annual gala last night at Dave & Buster’s at Arundel Mills Mall. Read in Full >>
Call To Action: 5,000 Men Wanted for this Sunday at Baltimore Convention Center, 3 to 7 pm:
Over 100 community based organizations - primarily serving men and boys - are being invited to be present at the C2A- 5000 Baltimore event to share critical information and resources, and to sign up men who would like to volunteer their time, talents and dollars to those community, educational and faith – based programs that are working to restore peace and end the violence in the homes, schools and neighborhoods throughout Baltimore City. FMI, please visit www.C2A5000.com. Read in Full >>
Roast for Legendary Basketball Coach Bob Wade Tonight at Martin's West:
The friends of Bob Wade will host a roast in his honor on Friday, May 30 from 7 pm until 11 pm at Martin's West in Woodlawn. The event is designed to honor the many accomplishments Wade has made and the time he has given back to the Baltimore community. Scheduled to appear are former Wade players and NBA stars Reggie Williams, David Wingate, Muggsy Bogues and Sam Cassell of the Boston Celtics. Tickets for the roast are $65. Read in Full >>
Dunbar Coach Bob Flakey Wade to be honored this week:
Legends game on Thursday, May 29th will recognize '73 team that beat DeMatha and featured Skip Wise; Coach Wade Roast on Fri. at Martin's West has BMORENEWS' Doni Glover as emcee
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