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Delores (DeDe) Duncan-White: A Woman of Exemplary Service Continues Family Legacy, Scholarship By Andrea Blackstone

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Delores (DeDe) Duncan-White, Assistant Athletic Director of Academics for Student Athletes, U.S. Naval Academy, is a Women’s History Month maker...
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Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Annouces 2026-2027 Season

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Baltimore (4.2.2026) — Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) announces its 2026–2027 Season, a compelling lineup that explores the fra...
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 There Are Women In This Work

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Much praise and respect is due to the many Black-led organizations where men are playing a pivotal role in community-based violence interruption. With...
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Five Years, One Conversation, and the Next 90 Days

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Five years ago, when I released my memoir Leaving Large, I had no idea where that story would lead. Five years of writing. Five years of speaking. Fi...
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Stacey Abrams Delivers Powerful Speech in Concord: A Call for Democracy's Defense at East Bay Leadership Council Event

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A Powerful Message for Civic Leaders and Communities At a packed ballroom in Concord, California, civic leaders, business executives, and community m...
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Savannah Book Festival 2026: A Literary Hub Featuring Stacey Abrams

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A Celebration of Books in Historic Savannah: Savannah Book Festival 2026 Savannah Book Festival Draws Crowds as Readers Gather for a Weekend of Liter...
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BlackPressUSA: The Platform Protecting Black Narrative Power

In American media, visibility has never guaranteed fairness. For generations, Black communities have had to fight not only to be seen, but to be seen ...
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Author Nicole Sade’ Daniel Turns Reflection Into Purpose with New Book

Long before she became an author, award-winning journalist and lifestyle blogger, Nicole Sade’ Daniel was a girl sitting on the floor flipping...
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Historic East Towson of Baltimore County residents fight to protect last remaining wetlands

East Towson, founded in the 1850s by formerly enslaved people from the Ridgely Estate, remains one of the area’s oldest historic com...
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Overdose Deaths Drop in Los Angeles County, but Black Residents Still Face the Highest Risk

Drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County fell sharply last year, offering a rare sign of progress in a crisis that has devastated ...
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Gubernatorial Candidate Betty Yee Visits Bloomington to Address Warehouse Boom Concerns

Gubernatorial candidate Betty Yee (right) speaks with Bloomington resident Xochitl Pedraza (left) during a toxic waste tour of the Inland Empire...
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Future Ready Leadership: The Key Skills for Success in 2026

Future Ready Leadership: Showcasing a diverse group of professionals leading the way. Click to read the issue. Articulated Insight – ...
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Navigating Gout Arthritis: A Guide to Foods to Eat and Avoid

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DISC Health Equity Action Lab   Gout arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that’s notorious for causing sudden, se...
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Special Report Part 1: Breaking Promises: SSM Health's $74M Minority Participation Gap

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 A Special 3-Part Series by The Narrative Matters Part 1 of 3 | Part 2 | Part 3 Breaking Promises: SSM Health's Shortfall in Minority P...
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Wellpoint DC is the First Medicaid Plan in D.C. to Earn NCQA Health Plan, Health Outcomes and Community-Focused Care Accreditations

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Wellpoint DC  started the new year by announcing it has been awarded NCQA Health Outcomes Accreditation and NCQA Community-Focused Care Accredi...
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Promena Events Presents: A Live Town Hall with Martin Luther King III Inspired by his book What Is My Legacy?

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Sponsored by Martin Luther King III and his book "What Is My Legacy?" inspire a live town hall event. Join the Conversation: Martin Luth...
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March is National Nutrition Month: 10 Practical Ways Georgia Families Can Prioritize Nutrition on a Budget

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Eating healthy is important for overall well-being, but for many families in Georgia, cost and access can make it challenging. According to a 2024 n...
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‘It Costs You’: Stacey Abrams Warns Companies Against Backtracking on DEI Commitments

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Backtracking on DEI Commitments Stacey Abrams, known for her tireless advocacy work and leadership democracy reform, recently issued a stern warning ...
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Baltimore Can’t Be a Tech Hub If Its People Can’t Get Online

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Lately, my life has felt like a whirlwind of overlapping roles. I’m an IT consultant by trade, deeply invested in human services and economic de...
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Review: The Delta King’s Blues Delivers a Myth Reimagined

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I attended the final performance of The Delta King’s Blues on Sunday, December 21, inside a rustic, intimate theater space in Baltimore that fel...
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Giving Tuesday: Six Organizations Changing Lives and Strengthening Communities

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On this Giving Tuesday, I’m spotlighting organizations that are not only shaping Baltimore’s future, but also shaping lives across the cou...
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10 Things to Do on Black Friday Instead of Shopping

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While Black Friday is known for long lines, crowded malls, and frantic bargain hunting, many Baltimoreans are choosing to spend the day differently&md...
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Liza Jessie Peterson’s “The Peculiar Patriot” at Baltimore Center Stage: A Riveting Reflection on America’s Prison System

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Liza Jessie Peterson’s The Peculiar Patriot commands attention from the moment the lights dim at Baltimore Center Stage. This one-woman tour de ...
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Grappling with Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Divisions He Leaves Behind

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His murder forces America to confront both political violence and the legacy of hateful rhetoric I was sitting at R House, one of my favorite food st...
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Feature Review: The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life

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Baltimore is a city that knows the value of hard work. From its neighborhoods to its waterfront, the story of this city has always been about people b...
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TD Jakes Offers a Master Class in Succession. The Rest of Us Should Follow.

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This past Sunday, July 6, 2025, Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, delivered a rare and timely...
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Meritocracy is a Myth, Just Ask the NFL or Harvard

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Americans love to believe we live in a meritocracy, that hard work, talent, and dedication alone determine our success. But let’s be honest: if ...
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The Baltimore Pilot Program Diverts 911 Calls to Mental Health Counselors 

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In May last year, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a new pilot program with different agencies and local partners to divert appropriate...
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New injectable drug for people living with HIV

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On January 21, 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the injectable drug, Cabenuva, for people living with HIV. Photo C...
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How Black pregnant women can improve their outcomes in healthcare settings

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Dr. Kristin Reavis serves as the Maternal Child Health Director for the University of Maryland Department of Family and Community Medicine and is the...
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What physicians have to say about COVID-19 vaccinations in Black communities

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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that African Americans are disproportionately impacted and twice as likely to die fro...