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Baltimore’s ‘Little Big Shot’ Continues to Help Veterans
Tyler Stallings, age 6, shops for underclothes and other clothing items for female and male homeless veterans, in preparation for a delivery to the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET). Tyler raised thousands of dollars through his GoFundMe campaign to purchase a large supply of spring items and toiletries, which he selected from the Baltimore-based nonprofit's wish list.
State’s Attorney’s Victim Fund Run/Walk Scheduled Saturday
The office of the State Attorney’s Office will hold its 14th annual Crime Victims’ Fund Run/Walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 in Druid Hill Park.
Karen Gibbs’ Financial Perspective and Advice for Women of Color
Karen Gibbs, who runs “The Gibbs Perspective” blog, received honor with a “Community Champion” award at the recent 5th annual Maryland Financial Education & Capability Awards – a statewide program that recognizes the importance to children and adults of understanding money. Gibbs, who was featured during Black History Month by Roosevelt University, desires to help close the gap between the “haves and the have nots.”
MOD Pizza Joins Generosity Feeds to Make 20,000 Meals for Needy in AA County
Volunteers from various companies partnered to support Generosity Feeds for event that packed 20,000 meals for local kids.
Former Ravens Cheerleader Creates Hats for Preakness, Special Occasion
Ashley Clark is a former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader who once dreamed of ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange and making hats with the word “Soigné” inscribed.
Johns Hopkins Study to Examine Role of Fruit, Vegetables in Protecting Kidneys
Johns Hopkins University is collaborating with the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities will try to determine if eating meals high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and lean meats can protect the kidneys and reduce damage.
Money Power Day Scheduled for April 7
The region’s biggest free financial fitness fair, “Money Power Day,” returns Saturday, Apri1 7 at Poly-Western High School.
Female Entrepreneur Reflects on Success in Male-Dominated Tech Industry
Women’s History Month has allowed Tonya Buckner time to reflect on her successful business, the role of her parents including her father who raised five children alone, and her faith.
Portion of Wyman Park Dell Dedicated to Harriet Tubman
A section of Wyman Park Dell in Baltimore, which was once named after two Confederate generals, will now be known as Harriet Tubman Grove. The ceremony marked the 105th year since the death of the famed abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor.
Ashley Minner Sheds Light on Baltimore’s Lumbee Community
Ashley Minner, a community-based visual artist, counts among the 55,000 members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina that established a separate school system to benefit its members.