Angel Reese Teams Up With Magic Johnson to Bring Financial Literacy to Baltimore Teens
Angel Reese is using her star power to shine a light in her hometown! When Angel Reese and Magic Johnson team up, it’s more than star power—it’s legacy in motion. The two champions, both on and off the court, have come together to launch Wealth Playbook, a new financial literacy program aimed at generating real-life […]
Mayor Brandon Scott Makes History as the First Mayor to Be Reelected in Baltimore in Two Decades
He’s working to usher in an era of peace for the city! In a historic moment for the city of Baltimore, Mayor Brandon Scott has secured a second term, making him the first mayor in two decades to be reelected, CBS News reports. Scott’s victory marks a significant milestone in a political landscape where incumbents […]
Black-Owned Baltimore Barbershop Owner Celebrates Historic 100th-Year Anniversary
A true pillar in the community! Julius Warren Sr. opened Warren’s Barbershop in Baltimore in 1924, Black Enterprise reports. The senior Warren began cutting hair while working as a carpenter in South Carolina, The Baltimore Banner reports. Back then, he built barns and cut hair at night. After moving to Baltimore and quitting his job […]
Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew Makes History as First Black Woman to Own a Block on Baltimore’s Waterfront
She’s buying back the block! Dr. Vonya Pettigrew is a multi-hyphenate media professional and the CEO of Root Branch Media Group, the full-service media production company named after her family property located on Root Branch Road in South Carolina, The Baltimore Times reports. Pettigrew, a Philadelphia native, got her start in media after earning her […]
Baltimore Youth Gain Praise From Community for Shoveling Snow After Recent Storm
These young entrepreneurs are making a difference in Baltimore! Just when the idea of kids eagerly shoveling snow for pocket change seems rare, meet Caleb Israel, 12, and his brother, Yahshua Israel, 10, who are reviving this tradition in Baltimore County, Maryland. As reported by The Baltimore Times, these young men have set out on […]