The Baltimore School for the Arts raised about $740,000 in gross revenue, ultimately netting $500,000, during its annual “Expressions” fundraiser. The weekend showcase highlighted the creativity and talent of the city’s young artists.
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The NNPA Fund’s Black Press Day 2026 at Howard University brought together journalists, students and supporters to honor the legacy and future of the Black Press. The event featured discussions on innovation, including AI in newsrooms, ongoing digitization efforts, and the importance of intergenerational leadership, while also enshrining the late publisher Bernal E. Smith II for his lasting contributions to Black journalism.
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The Birmingham Times Students at South Hampton K-8 School have placed among the top 10 national finalists for Samsung’s 2025-2026 “Solve for Tomorrow” competition. Samsung’s “Solve for Tomorrow” competition gives students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to work together and explore how science, technology, engineering and math can be used to create change in their […]
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Compiled From Online Sources Good news for weekend wanderers: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is now open from Noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For the first time, you can fold Sloss into a slower, more relaxed Birmingham weekend, no weekday planning required. It’s a small change, but it makes a big difference. Sloss Furnaces […]
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The Black Press, founded in 1827 by John Russwurm and Rev. Samuel Cornish, has been fighting for justice and equality for Black communities for 199 years, and continues to be an important source of information and advocacy today.
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