March on Washington's 60th anniversary commemorated today
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
Baltimore's Afro-American newspaper, known as Afro News, has been around since 1892.
The stamp features a photograph of Lewis taken by Marco Grob on assignment for the Aug. 26, 2013, issue of Time magazine.
Lacks, whose cells contributed to several major medical breakthroughs, will be honored with a monument in her hometown.
America is once again facing a racial reckoning after a mass shooting this past weekend in Buffalo, New York. The attack against a predominantly black community is being investigated as a hate crime.
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to using an anonymizing text message service to send racist messages to a Black Marylander and threaten her family, according to federal authorities.
Chosen from across Anne Arundel County, 12 trailblazing women will be honored during the 26th annual Fannie Lou Hamer Awards Reception, held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.
Maryland Civil Rights leaders traveled across the Eastern Shore on a bus tour to remind Marylanders of the need to eliminate systemic racism and police misconduct on Monday.
Betty Garman Robinson died over the weekend, OSI-Baltimore tweeted. She was 81 years old.
Remembering Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis
A Maryland commission that will research at least 40 lynchings committed in the state between 1854 and 1933 and make recommendations about reconciliation held its first meeting Monday.
Maryland is one of the states joining a coalition filing a legal brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring.
A meaningful trip for a group of high school students in our area, as they just completed a week long civil rights trip through the South.
Southern states that once fought to maintain racial segregation are now banding together to promote civil rights tourism.
Maryland is one of the least transparent states regarding police misconduct complaints, civil rights advocates said in Annapolis this week.
U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia will be honored Monday night with Philadelphia's Liberty Medal for his dedication to civil rights.
Labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta is visiting the National Portrait Gallery to help open a new exhibition about her life and work.
The Department of Justice will investigate the practices of the Baltimore Police Department following the death of Freddie Gray.
The creator of TV's "The Wire" is joining historian Taylor Branch and other writers in Baltimore to discuss their upcoming HBO miniseries chronicling the civil rights movement.
The Justice Department is preparing to announce a civil rights investigation into the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Historical Society is looking for images from both professional and amateur photographers in order to document the Freddie Gray protests, Baltimore riots and unrest and cleanup efforts.
A Marylander devoted to civil rights has died. Leroy Battle was instrumental in desegregating the U.S. military and integrating Prince George's County classrooms.
Harvey Zeigler has spent decades as a civil rights champion in a journey that began when he was a child.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of what would have been the civil rights leader's 86th birthday.
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
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 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 worked to rig a large portion of steel from the collapsed bridge Thursday 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.
The program operates through a series of anywhere from 4-6 workshops that each focus on a particular aspect of learning and development, and how parenting practices that incorporate purposeful play can support each particular domain.
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
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 Friday...followed by a dry weekend.
Derek Beasley has your Thursday night forecast (4/18/2024)
Derek Beasley has your Thursday evening forecast (4/18/2024)
Derek Beasley has your Thursday evening forecast (4/18/2024)
Angel Reese and her new WNBA cohort shone sartorially at the draft, columnist Leslie Gray Streeter wrote.
How does a matted, emaciated, little stray dog turn into a delightful miracle? The answer….Animal rescue! And that’s exactly how a dog named Parker became an adorable ball of loving energy. Deborah Stone introduces us to Parker in this week’s Furever Home.
The program operates through a series of anywhere from 4-6 workshops that each focus on a particular aspect of learning and development, and how parenting practices that incorporate purposeful play can support each particular domain.
Earth Elements can be found at the Made in Baltimore store downtown
Today we are live from Earth Elements Soapworks, where owner Kellie Martin will show us behind the scenes of how her earth-friendly soap is made.