Dr. Joanne Martin, Race Work and the Quiet Labor of Black Memory
Race Work The first time that I was introduced to Dr. Joanne Martin was through her scholarship; one of the four books that she co-authored with her husband; Dr. Elmer Martin who is now an ancestor. The book is Spirituality and the Black Helping Tradition. It was in this book that I first learned…
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Be More Positive Business Spotlight: Elevation Global Media Group
For many aspiring podcasters, authors, entrepreneurs, and organizations, the idea of building a media presence can feel overwhelming. From branding and production to marketing and public relations, there are multiple pieces that must come together for a message to truly reach an audience. That’s where Elevation Global Media Group, founded by Cassandra Ferguson, steps in.…
$40K for Our 40th Anniversary Campaign
Dear Baltimore Times Family, For 40 years, The Baltimore Times has told the stories others overlooked. We have celebrated Black excellence when it wasn’t trending, uplifted faith communities and entrepreneurs, highlighted families and students, and reflected Black Baltimore with dignity, pride, and joy. And through it all, we have never asked our community to pay…
Morgan State University Secures Nearly $9 Million in Federal Funding to Advance Microelectronics Innovation and Urban Health Research
NIST Awarded Funding Reinforces Morgan’s R1 Research Trajectory While Preparing the Next Generation of Engineers and Biomedical Scientists BALTIMORE — Morgan State University has been awarded nearly $9 million in federal research funding as part of a broader $58 million federal investment supporting public safety, Chesapeake Bay preservation, and research initiatives across Maryland. The funding, secured…
A Gathering of Purpose: NCBS Marks 50 Years in Baltimore
There are conferences, and then there are convocations — gatherings where something beyond the scheduled programming is alive in the room. When I walked into the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor last week for the 50th Annual Conference of the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS), I felt the difference immediately. Everybody was smiling. I attend…
