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Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be felt in Baltimore
Martin Luther King Jr., who would have been 95 Friday, had a profound impact on many Baltimoreans. His contributions are celebrated at museums while some seek to carry on his legacy through public service.
Dr. Joanne Martin, co-founder and executive director of The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, stands next to a figure representing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the useum in Baltimore.
Howard Co. man gets 2 years in prison for threatening LGBTQ advocacy group, state delegates
Adam Michael Nettina, 34, of West Friendship has been sentenced to two years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for making death threats and other calls for violence against advocates for LGBTQI+ people as well as two legislators.
U.S. Attorney for Maryland Erek Barron talks about violent crime during a press conference at the State House in Annapolis on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
New York Times lists Baltimore among its top ‘52 Places to Go’ in 2024
The New York Times lists Baltimore at No. 14 of places to visit this year alongside destinations such as Paris, Maui, New Zealand (by train), Singapore and Geneva, Switzerland — just to name a few.
Visitors to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum take photos and examine a piece of art entitled “Cupid and Psyche” by Arvie Smith in the “Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined” exhibit on March 16, 2023.
Reggie Wells, a Baltimore native who was Oprah’s makeup artist for 30 years, has died
Reggie Wells, a Baltimore native who was Oprah Winfrey’s makeup artist for 30 years, died Monday. He was 76.
Reggie Wells, a celebrity makeup artist from Baltimore, was Oprah Winfrey’s makeup artist for three decades.
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 will have a strong Maryland connection
The next season of "The White Lotus" may take place in Thailand, but stars Natasha Rothwell and Parker Posey will be bring a bit of Maryland to the hit HBO show.
Natasha Rothwell, left, and Parker Posey are two of the new cast members in Season 3 of "The White Lotus."
Baltimore-based author Naomi Winston featured on ‘CBS Mornings’ for her inclusive coloring books
23-year-old Naomi Winston, who creates coloring books to help young people and others embrace their skin tone, was recently featured on "CBS Mornings" with Gayle King.
Through a line of coloring books, Naomi Winston wants to create “mirrors of representation” for Black and Brown kids and “coils of understanding” for children to educate themselves about other cultures.
Students prepare for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trip exploring key sites in the Civil Rights Movement
Since 2004, more than 1,000 Baltimore-area high school students have taken the trip to various Southern states with the hopes of getting a better appreciation for the Civil Rights Movement. The weeklong trips are capped at about 36 students with six chaperones.
Students and teachers from Park School and City College will participate in an annual Civil Rights history trip through the South in January 2024. Since 2004, more than 1,000 Baltimore-area high school students have taken the trip to various Southern states with the hopes of getting a better appreciation for the Civil Rights Movement.
Agnes Welch, ‘unwavering public servant’ who served 27 years on Baltimore City Council, dies at 99
Welch was among a group of Black women who followed the path of Victorine Adams, the first Black woman to serve on the council.
Agnes Welch, who served 27 years on the Baltimore City Council, died Tuesday Dec. 26, 2023. She was 99.
Gay and sober: Giving up alcohol in the LGBTQ community
Many in Baltimore's LGBTQ community say they're giving up alcohol or have noticed that members are drinking less at gay bars. Some say the move toward sobriety followed the end of the pandemic, when many Americans turned to drinking for relief.
Chris Uhl poses outside of Metro Gallery on Dec. 28, 2023. He quit drinking a year and said, “Cutting alcohol out of my life was one of the best decisions I ever made."
Baltimore chef featured in segment on ‘Good Morning America’
Maryland Chef Ashish Alfred appeared on “Good Morning America.”
Chef Ashish Alfred.
Maryland connection is strong in new movie musical version of ‘The Color Purple’
Several people who play pivotal roles in the movie have Maryland connections, from producer Oprah Winfrey to actress Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and members of the crew.
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi stars as young Celie and Halle Bailey plays young Nettie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ bold new take on a classic, “The Color Purple," set for a Dec. 25, 2023 release.
Kory Bailey, CEO of UpSurge, bets on Baltimore and tech
Six years ago, Kory Bailey left a startup in Indianapolis to bet on Baltimore and its burgeoning tech industry. Since then, the 44-year-old has helped to build a vibrant tech ecosystem that is now primed to become a major industry in the city and Maryland.
Kory Bailey is the CEO of UpSurge.
Stormy weather descends on Baltimore on day of Ravens game without light rail service
A large and strong storm system is bringing rain, wind and even a few thunderstorms to the Baltimore area on the day of the city’s first large-scale event without Light Rail service.
With the light rail out of service, MTA shuttle buses lined up at Camden Yards and extended dozens deep waiting for riders as early as the fourth quarter of the Ravens game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon. The shuttles departed as they filled up.
AG reinstates Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response member after anti-Israeli posts
Attorney General Anthony Brown has ended the suspension of Zainab Chaudry from her position on the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention following outrage over her anti-Israeli social media posts.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown previously said the commission “must serve as a model for the entire State on how to respond to incidents of hate and bias.”
Revamped CFG Bank Arena ranks high on Billboard list of highest-grossing venues in world
Billboard magazine announced that among venues with a capacity of less than 15,000, CFG Arena was the 10th top-grossing venue in the world & fourth in North America
Lionel Richie performs at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on Aug. 19, 2023.
Holidays can be a difficult time for members of the LGBTQ community
For the LGBTQ community, the holidays can oftentimes be extremely difficult. This is top of mind for many in the community and thus they are extra vigilant to protect the community and its most vulnerable members.
Anastasia Curtis, a 24-year-old trans woman from Essex, helps to support other LGBTQ people especially during the holidays, which she says can be tough for them.
How the Black diaspora will influence your holiday meal
When you sit down to a holiday meal this season — particularly in Maryland — there’s a good chance you’ll be eating at least one dish invented or inspired by the Black diaspora.
Illustration of food items set on a holiday table.
Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes member suspended after anti-Israeli posts
Attorney General Anthony Brown has suspended a member of the Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes Response and Prevention, citing personal social media posts that he said “risk disrupting the work and mission of the Commission.”
FILE: Maryland  Attorney General Anthony Brown at a news briefing on April 5, 2023.
Baltimore’s Black supper clubs lead the charge in welcoming, innovative dining
At a time when Black diners are voicing their complaints about discriminatory practices such as dress codes, targeted automatic gratuities and overall poor service, Black chefs are working to create welcoming experiences through supper clubs and recurring dinners.
Chef Saon Brice, who hosts the Rare Bird Supper Club at Black Swan, creates a dish with duck and rooted vegetables on Nov. 8, 2023.
‘Women need to be heard, helped, and empowered,’ says Commission for Women’s new chair
Kionne T. Abdul-Malik has been named chairperson for the Baltimore Commission for Women, whose mission she sees as more vital than ever in today’s current political climate.
Kionne T Abdul-Malik, chairperson of the women's commission, poses for a portrait in front of City Hall in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
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