Community News
SOLVIVAZ Nation: Brother Baruch Comes to Baltimore:
Noted expert to speak about the black health care dilemma in America. Read in Full >>
HUD Secretary Donovan Announces $31 Million In Recovery Act Grants To Baltimore:
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today that HUD is awarding the Healthy Neighborhoods Consortium $26,092,880 and $5,289,216 to Chicanos Por La Causa Inc. to support efforts by Mi Casa Inc. in Johnston Square in Neighborhood Stabilization Program II (NSP2) funds. Read in Full >>
BMORE4YELE: Cat Byrd and James Collins present Benefit Concert for Haitian Relief Effort:
The City of Baltimore comes together to do a cash drive to support the ground efforts of Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Organization with performances by Fertile Ground, Paula Campbell, Shadina Bettis, J Soul, William Soul, BrownF.I.S.H, Love Peace Project, and more! $10 to get in and there will be auctions taking place as well with products provided by local business owners.
Time: January 20, 2010, 8pm to 12 am.
Location: The Velvet Rope, 200 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore.
FMI, call 443.928.9366.
Organized by Catalina Byrd & James Collins
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A TOWN HALL MEETING ON ‘GROWING UP BALTIMORE”:
When: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 – 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD Wheeler Auditorium
Panelists: Donald DeVore, Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services;
Dr. Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey, Deputy City Health commissioner; Kim Armstrong, parent advocate; Satya Godfrey, aspiring writer and Baltimore high school graduate; Janet Hankin, Assistant City State’s Attorney
Moderator: Charles Robinson, Reporter, Maryland Public Television
Read in Full >>USA NETWORK AND TOM BROKAW TO CO-HOST FIRST-EVER CHARACTERS UNITE NATIONAL TOWN HALL ON HEALING AMERICA'S DIVISIONS:
USA Network and Tom Brokaw announced today the first-ever Characters Unite National Town Hall, a ground-breaking high-level discussion on how America's increasingly diverse and divided population can find common ground on today's complex social issues. Inspired by USA Network's community affairs campaign -- Characters Unite -- this event will bring together a diverse panel of distinguished leaders to generate fresh ideas for actions by individuals, communities and government to overcome social injustices and bridge cultural divides. Tom Brokaw, NBC News Special Correspondent, will moderate the panel at the Newseum in Washington, DC, on December 2. Read in Full >>
Tune-in to "Empower Hour" - Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 from 10 to 11 am:
Georgia Goslee, Esquire is among the special guests on the next "Empower Hour" with Doni Glover as we discuss the pain and healing of black Baltimore: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 from 10 to 11 am on WOLB 1010 AM - "where information is power." Read in Full >>
Chief Judge Bell, Comptroller Pratt to attend Publisher's 15th Anniversary:
The Chief Judge of the State of Maryland, Robert Bell, and Baltimore City Comptroller Joan Pratt are confirmed guests at the upcoming BMORENEWS Benefit on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 from 6 to 10 pm at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Park and Museum. Read in Full >>
Economic Recovery Forum - Sat., Oct. 31, 2009 @ JHU:
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation presents
Economic Recovery Forum in partnership with Citi
Saturday, October 31, 2009
9:30 am – 2 pm
Featuring
*REP. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS (MD-7),
*ELSIE L. SCOTT, PH.D.
CBCF PRESIDENT & CEO, and
*MARC H. MORIAL
PRESIDENT AND CEO,
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
Continental Breakfast & Lunch Will Be Served | FREE PARKING
Charles Commons
Johns Hopkins University
10 E. 33rd St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
(between N. Charles St. and St. Paul St.)
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SAVE THE DATE
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED!
SESSION TOPICS:
– How Recovery Act Dollars Can Grow Your Small Business
– How Your Small Business Can Access Loans and Federal Contracting Opportunities
– How to Start Your Small Business
FMI, please visit www.cbcfinc.org or call 1.888.353.2437.
COIL Hosts 15th Anniversary Celebration for Doni Glover & BMORENEWS Benefit:
Communities Organized to Improve Life, Inc. will present “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Keeping BMORENEWS.com Viable in the Community” on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 6 to 10 pm at the Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park, 1417 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231.
Tickets are $50 and include a light fare buffet, cash bar, the David Brown Jazz Band, special musical performances, and music by DJ Tanz. Additionally, several state and local officials, executives and personalities will be in attendance, including Baltimore City Comptroller Joan Pratt. This will definitely be an evening to remember.
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James Mosher Baseball Celebrates 50 Years of Service:
Kurt Schmoke delivered the keynote at Friday's celebration at Martin's West. Read in Full >>
1st Annual “If You Could Walk A Mile in Our Shoes…” Heel-A-Thon:
On Saturday October 24th, 2009, the 1st Annual “If You Could Walk a Mile in Our Shoes…” Heel-A-Thon will take place. Women will gather in Baltumore’s Hanlon Park (Lake Ashburton Resevoir), 3200 W. Powhaten Avenue, to raise money for Y.A.N.A. (You Are Never Alone) Place, 501c3. This charity walk will raise awareness of human trafficking and forced prostitution, which enslaves women and children everyday. The United States is ranked 3rd in countries with the highest rate of sex trafficking. Y.A.N.A. Place assists in helping victims of human trafficking by providing counseling, food, therapy, shelter, clothing and more. Y.A.N.A. strives to turn victims into survivors all through helping these women and children to seek other alternatives that will jumpstart their healing process. Read in Full >>
Coppin and 100 College Access Program to Hold Press Conference:
Coppin State University (CSU) and 100 Black Men of Maryland, Incorporated and its College Access Program (100 CAP), have partnered to take a hands-on-approach to encouraging students from five inner-city middle schools to prepare for college.
The 100 Black Men of Maryland, Incorporated, 100 CAP and CSU’s American Humanics Program will service 125 students at the following five Baltimore City Middle schools: The Dr. Nathan A. Pitts/Ashburton Elementary /Middle School, Barclay Elementary/Middle School, William Pinderhughes Elementary/Middle School, Grove Park Elementary/Middle School, and Winston Middle School.
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"Poncho" Brown Donates to Sarita and Zerita's "Blink Pink" Benefit:
Baltimore-based artist Larry "Poncho" Brown joins the growing list of dignitaries that will be attending and supporting Baltimore businesswomen Sarita Oaks Murray and Zerita Holly-Ross, both breast cancer survivors, for Blink Pink, an evening of jazz and old school music, food, fellowship, relaxation and pampering. Blink Pink will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Inn and Spa at the Colonnade, 4 West University Parkway, Baltimore, MD from 6–10 pm. Read in Full >>
New York Times Best-Selling Author Omar Tyree to Present Talk at BCCC on His Better-Known Works:
New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree—whose Baltimore area readership currently dwarfs that of many other writers—will speak at Baltimore City Community College Wednesday, Oct. 21 at noon and 7 p.m., in the Mini Conference Center of the Liberty Campus Main Building’s Fine Arts Wing, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Read in Full >>
Meet Fran Allen McKinney: Be the Change You're Waiting For:
Fran Allen McKinney is originally from Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from Central High School, she joined the miliary tand served nearly eight active duty years in the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Her military occupational specialty (MOS) was military law and subsequent to her honorable military service, McKinney graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business. Read in Full >>
