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Port Discovery featured special interactive programs over a three-day “I Have a Dream Weekend” to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The African American Quilters of Baltimore and the Museum of Negro Baseball Leagues Inc. are two long-time community partners that have participated in Port Discovery’s MLK activities for at least a decade. Pictured are Baltimore County residents Tracey and Clyde Walker and their children Eywa, 2, and Zariah, 4 who participated in the many planned activities at Port Discovery.

Port Discovery hosts ‘I Have A Dream Weekend’

Families flocked to Port Discovery last weekend in search of a meaningful way to honor the life of Dr. Martin ...
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The third Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Parade was held in Annapolis on Jan. 16, 2017. Mayor Michael Pantelides participated in the parade, which was hosted by the City of Annapolis. In addition to a lineup of local officials, businesses, various organizations and bands, individuals of all ages participated in this year’s celebration of love and unity. Helen Chambers, a well-respected leader and retired educator served as the parade’s grand marshal. The parade’s founder and this year’s co-chair. Phyllis Tee Adams is pictured holding the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. banner.

Annapolis unifies in celebration of MLK Day, educator honored

The City of Annapolis and the Annapolis community continued their collaboration to commemorate the life and work of the Rev. ...
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Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. President/CEO of the NNPA

MLK’s legacy for black America in 2017

As the United States of America and the global community salutes, recognizes and commemorates the 88th birthday of The Reverend ...
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Moving Forward
The “Sons: Seeing the Modern African American Male,” exhibit in on display at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum until July 30, 2017. For more information about the exhibit, visit: www.lewismuseum.org or call: 443-263-1800.

‘Sons’ at the Reginald Lewis can be a tool for easing race relations in Maryland

The Reginald Lewis exhibit, "Sons," focuses on the often, false negative perceptions of African American males and their true stories ...
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The 90th anniversary of the historic Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School celebration kicks off June 2, 2017 when Dr. Jannette L. Dates, Dean Emerita of the Howard University School of Communications and Coppin State University graduate and others go to the school to speak with students about its history. Festivities are planned at the Radisson Hotel in Baltimore on June 3, where elders and young ones alike are expected to attend. Photo: Members of the P.S. 122 Girl Scout Troop on the radio in the 1940s all wearing Girl Scout uniforms (Front Row Josephine Locklear Alston; Janet Powell Hopkins; Virginia Day; Lillian Locklear Alston; and Jannette Lake Dates.

Celebration planned for 90th anniversary of historic Coleridge-Taylor School

Dr. Jannette L. Dates, Dean Emerita of the Howard University School of Communications and Coppin State University graduate, recalled the ...
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Cylia Lowe-Smith, Esq. (middle) with her parents Cynthia Minnifee Lowe (left) and Dr. Herbert Lowe (right) at the Junior League of Baltimore Annual Dinner and Awards. The Minnifee-Lowe Diversity & Inclusion Fund was established in their honor that evening to support diversity and inclusion programs at the JLB. Lowe-Smith was the first African American woman in the 104 year history of the Junior League of Baltimore (JLB) to serve as president.

First African American JLB President Ends Historic Term on High Note

Cylia E. Lowe-Smith, Esq. recently finished her 2015-2016 term as president of the Junior League of Baltimore, making her the ...
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