Baltimore City Public Schools Announces Dr. Jermaine Dawson as its New CEO
Dr. Dawson was the Board’s unanimous selection to begin on July 1; he currently serves as the Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services at the School District of Philadelphia BALTIMORE (April 20, 2026) – Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (Board) today announced the unanimous selection of Dr. Jermaine Dawson to serve as the district’s next Chief Executive…
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Running on Gratitude: How ABC’s Chrissy Thornton Carries the Weight of a Community
April carries a double charge for Black communities: Minority Health Month and Stress Awareness Month — two observances that, held together, tell an honest story about what it costs to be Black in America. The health disparities are well-documented. Less examined is the chronic, compounding stress that drives them, and what it looks like for…
Ravens, Under Armour Expand Girls Flag Football Initiative Across Maryland
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens are doubling down on their commitment to equity in athletics, announcing a major expansion of their girls high school flag football initiative in partnership with Under Armour and two additional school systems across the state. Now entering its fourth year, the program will welcome Baltimore County Public Schools and St.…
DewMore Baltimore, a program of the Black Arts District, Hosting The 2026 Youth Poetry Festival.
A weekend of investment into the brilliant young writers of the Greater Baltimore area. Baltimore, MD – April 23 – 25, 2026 – DewMore Baltimore, a youth program under the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District today announced it will host The 2026 Youth Poetry Festival from April 23 – 26, 2026. Over the course…
MICA Announces Winners of 10th Annual UP/Start Venture Competition and $105,000 in Prizes
Student entrepreneurs awarded funding to launch creative ventures BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), which is celebrating its bicentennial year, has announced the winners of its 10th annual UP/Start Venture Competition that awards more than $105,000 in funding to student-led or recent alumni-led creative businesses poised to make an impact in Baltimore and beyond.…
