Forgotten cemetery forces Maryland church to reckon with its history of slavery
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
The B&O Railroad Museum will be hosting a talk food-tasting event geared toward celebrating the culinary journey of Henry "Box" Brown this Saturday, according to museum staff.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Saturday that 2022 would be known as "The Year of Harriet Tubman" in Maryland in honor of the 200th anniversary of her birth.
Wednesday marks the 100th birthday of the late author, Alex Haley. Haley died at the age of 70 on February 10, 1992, in Seattle but part of his work from his popular story about family history stemmed from Maryland.
Leadership with the Walters Art Museum published findings Monday about its founders' support for Confederate causes.
When leaders of Baltimore's historic Memorial Episcopal Church learned of its surprising ties to slavery, they voted to remove the plaques honoring its founders. But it didn't stop there; they're committing $500,000 in reparations over the next five years.
An 8-foot (2.4 meters) tall whipping post was removed from a Delaware county courthouse square Wednesday after activists said the post was a reminder of racial discrimination.
Delaware officials are set to remove a whipping post that was historically used to hold people as they were publicly lashed for committing crimes.
Across the nation and in Maryland, countless Americans celebrated Juneteenth Friday, the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.
The school said its Hallowed Ground Project is designed to educate students about the largely-forgotten history of enslaved people who once lived on what is now its campus.
Tuesday marked the 170th anniversary of Harriet Tubman's self-liberation from her enslavement on the Eastern Shore.
A heartwarming image of a little girl reaching out to touch the hand of Harriet Tubman in a Maryland mural has gone viral.
St. John's United Methodist celebrated the big milestone Sunday with a special celebration service, with pastors and parishioners from the past as well as elected leaders.
Officials said that while student referendums help express student perspectives, they "do not create university policy and are not binding on the university."
Georgetown University students are considering a fee benefiting the descendants of enslaved people sold to pay off the school's debts.
The family of the chief justice who presided over the Supreme Court 160 years ago apologized to the family of a slave who sued for his freedom.
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is opening a new exhibit exploring the struggles and achievements of one slave family in Maryland before and after the Civil War.
Maryland is celebrating the 150th anniversary marking the end of slavery in the state, a milestone that came after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Media advisers from the United States and around the world are heading to Nigeria to help find nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted by a terrorist group.
All aboard on a trip through black history. Penn Station celebrates contributions to the railroad from former workers.
Several months before the U.S. Civil War, Maryland and three other states voted for a constitutional amendment protecting their rights to allow slavery. This year lawmakers could rescind that vote.
In 2007, the Annapolis City Council passed a bill apologizing for slavery. The legislation also called for a time of education in the last week of October.
Crews are installing two large artifacts inside the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture while it's still under construction on the National Mall.
New research has found that the red sandstone for one of the oldest buildings on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Castle, was quarried by slaves.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Rain chances to close out the week later Friday...followed by a dry weekend.
A Montgomery County high school student is facing charges after allegedly planning to commit a school shooting, according to police.
It's no secret that Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and State's Attorney Ivan Bates have been on different pages, especially with the primary elections less than a month away.
It was clear from the start of this offseason that the Baltimore Ravens were going to lose quite a few players to free agency.
Key Bridge salvage crews Thursday are pre-rigging a large portion of steel from the collapsed bridge before it is moved to nearby Sparrows Point.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was cleared by the NFL after an investigation into violation of the personal conduct policy.
Rain chances to close out the week later Friday...followed by a dry weekend.
As salvage operations continue at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site, the owners of the Dali have invoked a centuries-old maritime law requiring cargo owners to contribute to the costs of salvaging the ship and its cargo.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Key Bridge salvage crews Thursday are pre-rigging a large portion of steel from the collapsed bridge before it is moved to nearby Sparrows Point.
As salvage operations continue at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site, the owners of the Dali have invoked a centuries-old maritime law requiring cargo owners to contribute to the costs of salvaging the ship and its cargo.
It is certainly a seller's market right now, but if you're looking to buy a home in Maryland you won't want to wait around too long.
Kenneth Davis, 32, allegedly shot and killed 25-year-old Tracey Elizabeth Carrington as she was leaving a Baltimore bar.
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
Falsettos is about neurotic New Yorker Marvin, who leaves his wife Trina & son Jason for his lover Whizzer
Renowned Gospel artist Donald Lawrence is set to take that 2024 GospelFest at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, led by conductor Dr. Henry Panion III on April 27
City Ranch says its lessons are designed to be educational and engaging for people from all walks of life.
All of the proceeds from wellness day at Four Seasons will benefit Camp B'more, a weeklong urban summer camp
The event supports the medical center's sexual assault and domestic violence program, which provides confidential services to victims of all ages, at no cost to the patient.
It was clear from the start of this offseason that the Baltimore Ravens were going to lose quite a few players to free agency.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was cleared by the NFL after an investigation into violation of the personal conduct policy.
Former Baltimore Ravens' second-round draft pick J.K. Dobbins is reportedly signing with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Orioles (12-6), winners of four in a row, defeated the Twins, 4-2.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez allowed two runs on four base hits in six innings.
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Hogan hopes to become the first Republican in more than 40 years to win a Senate seat in deep-blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 statewide.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
The investigation is being conducted by Maryland's U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
The state aims to force the company to make necessary repairs and impose fines of up to $25,000 per violation.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Friday morning forecast 4/19/2024
Rain chances to close out the week later Friday...followed by a dry weekend.
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Your Friday morning news roundup 4/19/2024
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Friday morning forecast 4/19/2024
As salvage operations continue at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site, the owners of the massive cargo ship that struck the bridge have invoked a centuries-old maritime law requiring cargo owners to contribute to the costs of salvaging the ship and its cargo.
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Baltimore mayor, state's attorney mend fences after 'miscommunications'