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Black Tie Affair Raises Nearly $10,000
On Saturday, November 24, 2018, WISEorg, Inc., (Women’s Inspirational Self-Empowerment), held its first ever Golden Gala at The Park in Washington, D.C. where an estimated 300 people danced, ate and mingled— all in the name of supporting women struggling with mental illness.
Motorcross Athlete Chino Braxton Pays Surprise Visit To B-360 Students
Chino Braxton began riding dirt bikes at age six in Baltimore. Today, he is a highly sought-after motorcross athlete with an endorsement from Under Armor. He was born and raised in Baltimore City. He grew up in the Reisterstown Road area near Park Heights. Now 21, he recently made a surprise visit to students in B-360 Baltimore, an organization that utilizes dirt bike culture to end the cycle of poverty, disrupt the prison pipeline, and build bridges in communities.
A Mother’s Cry Thanksgiving Event For Women Impacted By Violence
More than 100 women impacted by violence were given all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving meal and served dinner at the 11th Annual Thanksgiving Event organized by Millie Brown, founder of A Mother’s Cry on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Lillian Jones building at 1303 Greenmount Avenue in Baltimore City. A Mother’s Cry is a local group that supports mothers who have lost children to violence.
Ackneil M. Muldrow, II Passes Away at 80
The Baltimore Times is saddened to announce the passing of Ackneil M. Muldrow, II. A Memorial Service for Muldrow, who was 80, will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the March Life Tribute Center located at 5616 Old Court Rd, in Windsor Mill, MD. The Family Hour will begin at 9 a.m., with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m.
The Baltimore Station Holds Chili Cookoff
Some of the best chili cooks around will be vying for bragging rights during “The Baltimore Station’s 4th annual Stars, Stripes & Chow: Chili Edition” on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at South Point at West Covington Park.
Dance Company Takes Debates About Inequality To The Stage
Workplace harassment, immigration, racial profiling, the wealth gap and gay marriage are among the hot-button topics, which often serve as the subject matter for newspaper stories, radio talk show programs, television newscasts, Podcasts and other forms of media communication. However, these controversial issues will soon be presented through another medium— dance.
High Schooler Leads Diaper Drive
Over 105,000 diapers, 25,000 wipes collected
High school student Lauren Eisele, UMMC, and the University of Maryland School of Social Work all partnered to organize a diaper drive. Lauren led the effort to collect over 105,000 diapers, and 25,000 wipes for the drive. She is pictured with Sierra Mason and Mason’s children Saniya, Za’Mari and Za’Vion Nipper and staff from B’more for Healthy Babies. The diapers and wipes were distributed to community partners on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Central Receiving Building located at 1000 Hilltop Circle in Baltimore, Maryland.
Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Made in Baltimore is a membership-based organization open to businesses in Baltimore City and surported by the Baltimore Office of Sustainability. The project began in Summer 2015 with the first pop-up shop featuring all locally made goods. The shop featured products by 80 companies. This year is the sixth year that entrepreneurs will showcase their goods. The storefront promises to remain open for at least six months or even permanently.
Pythias A. And Virginia I. Jones African American Community Forum On Memory Loss
Annual Event to be held at New Psalmist Baptist Church
The two wanted to provide resources on dementia to the African American community after finding it was hard to find resources and information when their parents were diagnosed with dementia. The forum is named in the parents’ memory.
Highly Acclaimed Production Les Misérables Now Playing At The Hippodrome
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, is playing at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore until Sunday, October 14, 2018.