Building Generational Wealth Through Financial Literacy: Yemi Oyeleye Leads with Integrity
As Baltimore prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for CIAA Weekend, The Baltimore Times is proud to spotlight entrepreneurs whose journeys were s...
Civil Rights TV Launches in Selma as World’s First 24/7 Civil Rights Network
A groundbreaking new media platform dedicated entirely to civil rights history, education and future equity has officially launched in one of the move...
CIAA tournament, again, welcomes numerous participants from Baltimore area
Excitement awaits as the 2026 CIAA Basketball Tournament soon returns to Charm City, a town whose basketball tradition, culture and legacy run deep.&n...
Baltimore Center Stage Presents One-Night-Only Staged Reading of SQUEAKY
BALTIMORE — Maryland’s State Theater, Baltimore Center Stage, will host a special one-night-only staged reading of SQUEAKY, a poignant and deeply ...
The Weight We Carry: Food, Labor, and Black Women’s Bodies as Living Archives
Black History Month invites us to remember, but remembrance is not only about names and dates. It is also about the stories our bodies hold.
For Bl...
The Morehouse College Glee Club Returns to Baltimore for an Afternoon of Excellence in Song
Baltimore will once again be filled with the unmistakable sound of tradition and mastery when the Morehouse College Glee Club takes the stage on Sunda...
E the Poet Emcee: Power of One
Day 22 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For E the Poet Emcee, poetry is precision. A spoken word artist shaped by Baltimore’s creative...
NAACP Baltimore County to Host 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet During Black History Month
The NAACP Baltimore County Branch will host its 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, February 28, 2026, bringing together civic leaders, community a...
Baltimore Native Soprano Adia Evans Wins 2026 George London Award
Baltimore’s classical music community has a new reason to celebrate. Soprano Adia Evans, a proud Baltimore native and alumna of the Baltimore School...
Black-Owned Restaurant Tour Officially Kicks Off CIAA Week 2026
As Baltimore prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the 2026 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, the city’s culinary community ...
Planting Seeds for Generational Wellness: Taylor Carter Cultivates Social Seeds Project
Entrepreneurship, for Taylor Carter, is liberation.
A Morgan State University alumna (Social Work, 2015), Carter is the founder of Social Seeds Pro...
Prince Mac: Power of One
Day 21 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For Prince Mac, power is layered, intentional, and generational. Representing a new generation o...
Morgan State University Physics and Engineering Physics Departments Receive American Physical Society Award for Redefining Undergraduate Physics Education Student Success
BALTIMORE — Morgan State University’s Department of Physics and Engineering Physics has been selected to receive the American Physi...
Attorney Ben Crump Urges Future Leaders to Develop an Upstream Mentality
(February 11, 2026 – Bowie, Maryland) Bowie State University opened its spring semester with a Black History Month convocation that paired celebrati...
Entrepreneur Includes Heart Advocacy, Women’s Wellness in Social Media Content Creation, Comedy
According to the CDC, “Over 60 million women (44%) in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cau...
Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Returns to Baltimore with Star-Studded Arena Lineup
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is bringing championship hoops and headline entertainment back to Baltimore as the 2026 Food L...
In a Watched City: The Baltimore Black Panther Party
The Baltimore Black Panther Party was founded in 1968 by Warren Hart, a figure who would later be revealed as an informant for the F.B.I. and the Nati...
CZ Babyy: Power of ONe
Day 20 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For CZ Babyy, clarity is power. A rising force in Baltimore’s new wave of hip-hop, CZ Babyy br...
Sabrina Tapp-Harper Officially Files for Baltimore City Sheriff Campaign
BALTIMORE, MD — Sabrina Tapp-Harper today officially filed her candidacy for Baltimore City Sheriff, with a platform focused on improved public safe...
Femi The Drifish: Power of One
Day 19 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For Femi The Drifish, art is a vehicle for awakening. A writer, poet, and educator, Femi blends ...
Debórah Bond: Power of One
Day 18 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For Debórah Bond, the power of one begins with a spark. A powerhouse soul artist known for rich...
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Opens for Free on Saturdays in Honor of Black History Month
Living Classrooms Foundation announces that the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park offers free admission in honor of Black His...
American Red Cross of Central Maryland Hosts Third Annual Women in Philanthropy Panel on the Power of Partnerships
BALTIMORE — On Thursday, February 12th, the American Red Cross of Central Maryland convened its third annual Women in Philanthropy panel at Mercy Hi...
Black Root: Power of One
Day 17 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For Jamaal “Black Root” Collier, the power of one begins with voice. An author and multidisc...
The "Survivor 50 Challenge" Visits The Historic BROMO Seltzer Arts Tower
Baltimore, MD — Today, Create Baltimore teamed up with the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (MOACE) to welcome CBS’ Survivor...
BALTIMORE’S HOUSING FUTURE TAKES CENTER STAGE IN “KEYS TO CHANGE” INTERVIEW WITH COUNCILWOMAN PHYLICIA PORTER
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore sits at the center of Maryland’s housing conversation.
The city currently faces an estimated 13,000–15,000 vacant p...
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 84 — A Life Dedicated to Justice, Equality and Political Change
The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., one of the most influential figures in modern American civil rights history, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17...
From Page to Stage to Screen: “Chosen: Reclaiming Her Time” Set for Red Carpet Premiere at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
What began as a bestselling book has grown into an award-winning stage production and now a feature film. Chosen: Reclaiming Her Time will make its re...
Love Your Block Baltimore Opens Applications for Cycle 2 Of Mini-Grant Awards
Baltimore, MD – Love Your Block Baltimore, a community-based mini grant initiative made possible through a partnership with the Mayor’s Office...
K Love The Poet: Power of One
Day 15 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For K Love The Poet, the power of one begins with identity—claimed, examined, and unapologetic...
Akilah Divine: Power of One
Day 14 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For Akilah Divine, The Power of One is a reminder that individual action only reaches its full p...
Dentist, Researcher Founds Dental Supplies, Manufacturing Company Focusing on Oral Health
Black History Month offers a time to reflect on the accomplishments of past Black History figures and honor today's history makers.
Dr. Abi, a dent...
Biased In, Biased Out: Three Women Shaping a More Trustworthy AI Future
Believe it or not, the focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) began decades ago primarily as a result of a paper published in 1950 by a man named Alan ...
Justice-impacted Adults Graduate From Media Arts Training
Building New Pathways After a Second Chance
Baltimore, MD—The Flowers Whiting Initiative (Derrick Whiting, CEO), in partnership with Root
Bran...
Attorney General Brown Secures Commitment from Trump Administration that Removes Threats to Millions in Education Funding
Agreement Removes Threats to More than $700 Million in Annual Federal Education Assistance for Maryland, Inclu...
University of Maryland, Baltimore Advances Transformational West Lexington Corridor Project
Board of Regents Approval Marks Major Milestone in Downtown Westside Revitalization
BALTIMORE — A long-anticipated vision for the Downtown Westsi...
Elyscia: Power of One
Day 13 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For Elyscia, The Power of One is about beginnings—the moment when intention becomes action. As...
Baltimore-Born Soprano Adia Evans Selected for Prestigious Merola Opera Program
Baltimore has long been a city that produces world-class artists, and soprano Adia Evans stands firmly in that tradition. A proud Baltimore native and...
Eze Jackson: Power of One
Day 12 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
Eze Jackson is an emcee, journalist, and community thinker whose work exists at the intersection...
Free Money Meister: How Kiara Scott Is Using AI to Unlock Scholarship Dollars
As college costs continue to rise and student debt remains a defining challenge for families across the country, Baltimore-based entrepreneur Kiara Sc...
Black Chakra: Power of One
Day 11 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For Black Chakra, The Power of One is spiritual before it is structural. A spoken word and hip-h...
Purse Pitch Competition Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs, Awards Cash Prizes to Three Winners
The Forward Women’s Leadership Forum recently announced the winners of its annual Purse Pitch Competition, a signature initiative designed to elevat...
Morgan State Medical Laboratory Science Program Welcomes Forensic Science Leader Dr. Cinese Caldwell
BALTIMORE — On February 6, 2026, the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Morgan State University welcomed distinguished forensic science professio...
NAACP Baltimore County Announces Dayvon Love as MC for 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet
Baltimore County, MD — NAACP Baltimore County is proud to announce that Dayvon Love, Baltimore-based political organizer and Director of P...
Wendy McIntyre: Power of One
Day 10 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
For Wendy McIntyre, music has always been a vehicle for uplift, continuity, and care. North Caro...
Jay’s Watermelonade Reclaiming Wellness & Joy One Sip at a Time
What began as a personal response to health challenges has grown into a beverage brand rooted in purpose, culture, and community. Founded by Joyson Ba...
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Fences Is a Powerful and Strikingly Relevant Portrait of Black Life
Seeing Fences on stage is always an event. Seeing it done well—by a local company deeply invested in text, community, and legacy—feels like a gift...
From Doubt to Promise: Empowering Our Youth Through Education
Growing up in Philadelphia, I believed education was my path forward. Not optional, not a hobby—necessary. But I also knew that belief could feel fr...
The Thin Red Line Between Love and Danger
February is often heralded as the month of love. Hearts, roses, and chocolates flood store shelves, and social norms encourage us to celebrate love in...
The Boy Blesst: Power of One
Day 9 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One
The Boy Blesst (Steven Walker) is a West Baltimore–bred lyricist whose work lives in the tensio...
