Community News
Prince George's Community College Celebrates Inauguration of Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes:
Prince George’s Community College will host the Inauguration of Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes, eighth president of the college, on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Queen Anne Fine Arts building. The community is invited to share in the celebration of the first woman president in the college’s 50-year history. Read in Full >>
‘HANDS OF RESPECT’ IN BALTIMORE’S PARADE OF GOLD:
The Hands of Respect, an 8 foot tall, 5 ton bluestone granite sculpture of a male and female hand placed palm to palm, symbolizing respect, have been invited to be part of Baltimore’s Parade of Gold on the 4th October 2008, to welcome home Michael Phelps and his fellow Olympians. Read in Full >>
Groundbreaking for Aunt Hattie’s Place Set for October 1:
Top county officials will join with state legislators, neighbors, and supporters on October 1 to kick off the start of Aunt Hattie’s Place, the long-awaited home for foster youngsters to be built in Sandy Spring. Read in Full >>
Frederick Douglass Memorial Action Coalition SPEAKS:
Trouble abounds as concerned citizens toil to celebrate the life of Frederick Douglass on Maryland's Eastern Shore Read in Full >>
Op/Ed: Innocent Lives Hanging in the Balance:
Rarely have the actions of ACLU supporters like you made such a powerful and tangible difference as they have in the life of death row prisoner Troy Davis.
Over the past two weeks, tens of thousands of ACLU activists have demanded justice for Troy. Without that outcry, a man who is most likely innocent may well have been killed by the State of Georgia without any court ever hearing the compelling evidence of his innocence.
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Kenneth Harris (1963-2008): Statesman, Husband, Father, Friend of Baltimore:
Baltimore lost a great citizen late Friday night: Former Baltimore City Councilman Kenneth N. Harris, Sr.
Killed by a single bullet, the community mourns his loss. To date, his killer(s) are at-large.
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Kick-Off for 12th Annual Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival:
Kick-off/Press Conference for the 12th Annual Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival. Delegate Adrienne Jones, Executive Director, Office of Fair Practices and Community Affairs and Festival Founder will serve as emcee for the event. Karen Outlaw, Festival President, Festival Board Members, County government employees and community members will also be present. Read in Full >>
5k Run/1k Walk to Benefit Prostate Cancer Awareness Effort:
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
8 a.m.
Rain or shine.
St. Joseph Medical Center
7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204
$20 Pre-race Registration
$25 Race-day Registration
FMI, visit http://www.greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/baltimore.html
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PACS’ Rosita Abney Speaks Frankly …:
Rosita Abney, an employment specialist at Sojourner-Douglass College’s Professional And Continuing Studies Division (PACS), is no stranger to assisting Baltimoreans in the search for gainful employment. Read in Full >>
CSU’S NATIONAL ACCREDITATION EXTENDED FOR 10-YEARS:
Coppin State University’s national accreditation has been extended for 10-years by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Coppin has received consecutive accreditation “reaffirmation” since 1962.
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Meet Dr. Carolane Williams:
Dr. Williams was recently featured in Park Heights with the ever-popular Bill Cosby as he encouraged Baltimore City residents - and others - to attend community college. She was featured on WOLB 1010 AM's "Empower Hour" news talk radio show with BMORENEWS.com's Doni Glover (8.12.08). Read in Full >>
"I Lost 53 pounds by walking and running":
Actually, most experts suggest that better health is facilitated by a well-rounded diet. And this means that smoking, drinking and drugging are not in the picture. Even more, a regular regimen of exercise helps make all the difference in the world. Read in Full >>
Keion Carpenter featured in July/August edition of 'Urban Influence':
In the July/August issue of Urban Influence Magazine’s “Men of Influence” cover story, which also features Actor Will Smith and New Edition’s Michael Bivens, Carpenter shares why each day is more rewarding and fulfilling now than ever before. Read in Full >>
Mayor Dixon Announces Safe Streets Expansion:
Mayor Sheila Dixon and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Joshua Sharfstein were joined yesterday by advocates, donors, and city employees to announce the plan to expand the community anti-violence program Safe Streets. The planned expansion is funded by private and public money, and will allow the program to operate through June 30, 2009. Read in Full >>
Bringing Unity Back to our Community!:
The Amateur bouts will feature the Bad Boys of Umar verses fighters from the South Atlantic region of DC, Philadelphia, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. The celebrity ringmaster for this occasion is Konan of 92Q. Celebrity “Blue Corner” coach is Porkchop of 92Q and in the “Red Corner” coach is The Jammer from 95.9 FM. The matches begin at 8 p.m. Read in Full >>
