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Ashburton Community Convos encourages dialogue and solutions

Residents, leaders and organizations recently gathered in the Ashburton community for an Associated Black Charities Community Convos listening session focused on neighborhood needs, collaboration and solutions. Participants discussed economic empowerment, safety and housing while sharing ideas to strengthen the community.
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Special committee seeks public input on changes to Baltimore City charter

Baltimore’s Charter Review Special Committee is gathering public input on potential changes, including revisions to how city contracts are awarded. Residents and council members alike say understanding the charter’s complexities is key to making informed decisions.
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Black churches put a fresh spin on Easter traditions

Black churches are keeping many of the Easter traditions that have long defined the season, while also introducing new activities aimed at engaging families, young people and surrounding communities. Church leaders said the core meaning of Easter remains unchanged, but many congregations are finding creative ways to carry that message to the next generation through service projects, expanded worship experiences and community-centered gatherings.
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South Carolina’s Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal recruiting talks more than ever

By Doug Feinberg Dawn Staley says her conversations with recruits have changed over the past few years, with finances becoming a top point of discussion, especially with players in the transfer portal. The South Carolina coach said on March 29 that in the past, she would emphasize getting a college degree when she spoke to […]
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