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Originally published May 17, 2012
AKA Fashion Show Fundraiser and Luncheon, NOVA Jack and Jill Walking for Life, and
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Baltimore Community
May 16, 2012 -
Celebrate with the Rev. Eva Sapp in recognition of 35 years in ministry, 3 p.m., May 19, at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 2720 W. North Ave. She presently leads the His Way Christian Women’s Ministry, one in Charleston, S.C. and the other in Baltimore. Dr. Linwood P. Robinson is pastor of Great New Hope. For more information on Rev. Sapp’s ministry, call 443-723-8281.more
May 16, 2012 -
A dynamic new stage play will be presented in Baltimore this fall, and performers are being sought to fill a variety of roles. Battle Stage Plays will be presenting this gospel stage play production based on the biblical story of “Esther” entitled “The Crown of Glory, & The Agony of Deceit.”Auditions for this production will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Waxter Senior Center, located at 1000 Cathedral Street in Baltimore.more
April 19, 2012 -
Like a lot of individuals in this economy, Luther was having a very difficult time finding full time employment and he spent his days filling out applications and knocking on doors to locate a job.more
April 12, 2012 -
“Whatever comes out of this will be better than before.” Those are the words of the Rev. Dr. James Gray, following a devastating fire at Pleasant Zion Baptist Church in Dundalk, the church he pastors.more
April 11, 2012 -
The homeless dogs of Baltimore Humane Society will be starring in Macbeth this month! Premiering Thursday, April 12, The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory’s production of Macbeth will include an adoptable canine as part of its acting troupe.
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DC Community
May 16, 2012 -
Shepherd’s Cove, one of the largest emergency women and children’s shelter in Prince George’s County, Md., was recently “transformed into an oasis of rejuvenation and relaxation,” thanks to an event planned by Maryland natives Brittney and Ashley Drakeford.
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April 25, 2012 -
The Howard University Alumni Club of Greater Washington, DC hosted an elegant Jazz Brunch and Fashion Show featuring couture designs from African and American designers at the Howard University Blackburn Center in Northwest, Washington, DC. more
April 25, 2012 -
Over 200 Annapolis Area Christian School children, parents and teachers volunteered their time, April 5, as part of their annual Spring Yard Clean-up for Bello Machre.more
April 19, 2012 -
The crowd of people who gathered at the Howard Theatre’s re-opening night gala indulged in a little retro glam and opulence for the evening, with details befitting a scene from “Harlem Nights.”more
April 12, 2012 -
Florida Avenue Baptist Church invites community participation in its Centennial Heritage Choral Workshop, April 27-29, with the distinguished, composer, arranger, conductor, Roland Carter. The workshop focuses on and explores the nuance of the Negro Spiritual through choral music.more
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Living for the Weekend
May 09, 2012 -
She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. more
April 25, 2012 -
“When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest. more
April 11, 2012 -
“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in; their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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March 28, 2012 -
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia
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March 14, 2012 -
"Surrender control to the supreme wisdom and authority of God and to the Divine in your soul. more
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