Community News
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
FMI, see BMORENEWS.com's CALENDAR. Be sure to stay tuned to www.BMORENEWS.com, the news before the news where we uncover the truth.
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SAVE THE DATE: HISPANIC HERO GALA - 2ND ANNUAL AWARDS:
HISPANIC HERO GALA -
2ND ANNUAL AWARDS
Thursday, June 5, 2008, 6 to 9 pm
Living Classrooms Foundation
802 S. Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
Join us in celebration of this year's distinguished list of Hispanic Hero honorees.
Enjoy an evening of cool Mojitos and hot Latin jazz on the beautiful grounds of the
Living Classrooms Foundation overlooking Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Prince George's County Health Department Wants Residents to Take Precautionary Measures Against Lyme Disease:
The Prince George's County Health Department is encouraging all residents to take precautionary measures from potential tick-borne diseases, especially Lyme disease which may cause chronic health problems. Most cases of human illness occur in the late spring and summer. Read in Full >>
Ike Leggett to Help Collect Food for the Needy:
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will help Manna Food Center celebrate its 25th anniversary on Wednesday, May 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Rockville Whole Foods Market. Montgomery County’s Ride On transit service will team up with Whole Foods Market and Manna to sponsor a “stuff a bus” food drive and Leggett will participate as a “celebrity bagger.” Read in Full >>
Black Professional Men, Inc. Needs Your Support: Annual Rays of Hope Scholarship Breakfast:
BPM - General Body Meeting - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Maryland Academy for Technology and Health Sciences,4701 Greenspring Avenue, 4th floor, Baltimore, MD 21209.(Our Mentees will be waiting for you providing elevator service).
6 - 6:30 pm - Dinner and Networking
6:30 – 8 pm - General Body Meeting
Please plan to attend and bring a friend... Read in Full >>
Greater Baltimore Urban League Hosted Annual Gala focusing on "State of Black Baltimore":
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Local Mother and Advocate to Receive Baltimore's Top Neighborhood Moms' Award:
Kimberly Armstrong is the President of Diamond Development Inc., a consulting and training organization in Baltimore which provides services to families, professionals and community-involved individuals on stress and anger management, self-esteem, leadership, diversity and other life enhancement skills. Read in Full >>
Associated Black Charities to Honor Regional Sports Legends at Annual Fundraiser:
This year, ABC officials will take on a themed event for its annual fundraiser in support of an ongoing series of themed galas first introduced at last year’s 2007 Legal Legends Gala. For 2008, ABC supporters and sports enthusiasts will celebrate the spirit of philanthropy and competition at its first ever sports themed gala. Read in Full >>
GBUL to Host "State of Black Baltimore 2008 Conference: When is Enough Really Enough?":
The Greater Baltimore Urban League presents the “State of Black Baltimore 2008: When is Enough Really Enough?” on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceana Street from 1 to 5:30 p.m. A Pre –Dinner Reception (5:30-6-30 p.m.) and the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Dinner (6:30-9:00 p.m.) will follow. The cost for the reception and dinner is $125.00 Read in Full >>
