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‘The true meaning is kind of hard’: How American Indians in Maryland observe Thanksgiving
For Maryland’s American Indian population, Thanksgiving can be a complicated — and oftentimes painful — reminder of lost lives, land and culture.
Moore supporters relish building a network that can lift other Black candidates to victory
Wes Moore’s historic win puts Maryland on the national map in discussions about Black electoral politics at the statewide level, according to a political expert.
Baltimore isn’t anywhere near Alaska, but “Alaska Daily” is closer to what I do than any other newspaper show
I have never been to Anchorage, where the occasionally uneven but increasingly excellent “Alaska Daily” is set, more than 71 hours and 4,267 miles from Baltimore. Still, I felt a rush of uncomfortable recognition, as a journalist, a Baltimorean and as a Black woman when watching it.
Parents, students urged to ‘use common sense’ when picking out Halloween costumes
Here’s a look at how schools throughout the state will address culturally and ethnically insensitive costumes this Halloween.
Awareness raised, confidence built since Maryland’s version of the CROWN Act took effect 2 years ago
A state delegate says more people feel empowered since Maryland joined other states two years ago in banning discrimination against Black hairstyles such as Afros, locks and braids.
Baltimore trio stresses value of yoga, meditation in new book
The trio launched their company Holistic Life Foundation in 2001 after meeting at College Park. Since then, they have taught the benefits of yoga and meditation to more than 50,000 people.
Baltimore-based artist has work included in Target’s Latino Heritage Month collection
Jen White-Johnson sees collection as an opportunity to spotlight her Afro-Latina culture.
Homecoming at Morgan State University, other HBCUs is a cultural phenomenon
Homecoming at an HBCU represents an opportunity to see familiar faces and new ones and experience the promise of a safe space where Blackness is celebrated.
Baltimore Poly grad John Clauser wins Nobel Prize in physics
Clauser, a 1960 Poly grad, would spend time in his father’s lab at Johns Hopkins.
Marylanders can expect rain this weekend after Hurricane Ian batters SW Florida coast
National Weather Service forecasts between half an inch and an inch of rainfall in the Baltimore region through Saturday evening.
Jared Kushner’s apartment company settles Maryland lawsuit over alleged tenant mistreatment
The suit argued Westminster charged tenants illegal fees and failed to maintain the properties and aggressively and “illegally” used Maryland’s eviction laws.
Katie Caljean wants to pass on her love of history
She is the first woman to be both president and CEO of the Maryland Center for History and Culture.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope delivers first deep-space images
Images from the telescope showed cosmic cliffs, a dying star and the deepest infrared image of the universe yet.
Maryland leaders react strongly to Supreme Court overturning Roe
Friday's Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade drew strong reactions from Maryland leaders.
Roe v. Wade overturned: It’s not really about the children
Whenever one believes life begins, many who oppose abortion have never supported the lives of children once they’re born.
