Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, the paramount ruler of Ghana’s Ashanti Kingdom, celebrated Akwasidae Festival at Bowie State University on Aug. 30, ...
It is a fair question. For generations, Black Americans have been asked to celebrate a nation that did not always recognize our humanity, protect our rights or honor our contributions. Enslavement was ...
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Crime in Prince George's County, Md., is on the decline– contrary to popular belief. While the data indicates that policing efforts in Prince George's are bearing fruit, residents' perceptions of ...
The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (DST) are holding their 56th National Convention, July 18-23 in Indianapolis, Ind. On the second day of the conference, the newest honorary members were ...
A former Compton gang detective testified Aug.25 that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking “shot caller” whose authority meant younger gang members would not have opened fire on Tupac Shakur with ...
At its Aug. 7-14 convention in Baltimore, the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks marked its 125th Grand Lodge while spotlighting charity and youth programs. Baltimore is used to seeing ...
Democratic candidate Julian Jones joined supporters at a watch party in Towson on June 23 after winning the primary race for Baltimore County executive. Jones secured 40.9 percent of the vote, leading ...
Black performers are featured in more than 25 Broadway productions, from “Ragtime” and “Hamilton” to “The Lion King” and “MJ: The Musical.” Black cast members are blessing audiences with soul-stirring ...
Jewelry artisan, Douriean Fletcher, recently closed her “Jewelry of the Afrofuture” exhibit at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Residents were able to view Fletcher’s jewelry from significant ...
Throughout history, African Americans have been forcefully silenced from their natural inclination to express their culture, needs and desires. Quilting was and continues to be a way for Black people, ...
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