Creating Safe Spaces for Creativity and Healing: Shena “Sam” McEachern-Smith Grows New Vintage by Sam
For Shena “Sam” McEachern-Smith, entrepreneurship is rooted in creativity, healing, and connection. A Morgan State University alumna (Public Health, 2007), McEachern-Smith is the founder of New Vintage by Sam. This purpose-driven creative brand blends jewelry design, cultural storytelling, and experiential art through initiatives like The Bead Bar. What began as a personal outlet has…
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Unlocking Purpose and Potential: Tynetta Dance Builds Leaders Through UnlockU Coaching and Consulting
For Tynetta Dance, entrepreneurship is more than a business model — it is a calling rooted in empowerment, strategy, and transformation. A proud alumna of Morgan State University (MBA, 2005), Dance is the founder of UnlockU Coaching and Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations reach clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth. Through executive…
Building Generational Wealth Through Financial Literacy: Yemi Oyeleye Leads with Integrity
As Baltimore prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for CIAA Weekend, The Baltimore Times is proud to spotlight entrepreneurs whose journeys were shaped at HBCUs and who are now building businesses that strengthen our communities. Through a partnership with Morgan State University – Regional Hub of Howard University and the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship,…
CIAA tournament, again, welcomes numerous participants from Baltimore area
Excitement awaits as the 2026 CIAA Basketball Tournament soon returns to Charm City, a town whose basketball tradition, culture and legacy run deep. For the second consecutive year, the tournament will welcome 17 participants – 16 men’s and women’s players combined along with a head coach – who are either from Baltimore City or competed…
NAACP Baltimore County to Host 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet During Black History Month
The NAACP Baltimore County Branch will host its 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, February 28, 2026, bringing together civic leaders, community advocates, and residents for an afternoon of inspiration, celebration, and action. Held during Black History Month, this year’s theme, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” reflects what organizers describe as a critical call to…
