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Some activists and historians says it's time to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

Some activists and historians says it's time to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

Ross Stores Inc. is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for a three-week program called “Help Local Kids Thrive.” Through March 3, customers can make a monetary donation at their local Ross Dress for Less store at checkout. Locally, 80% of funds raised will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City.

Every year, students at Wiley H. Bates Middle School learn the story behind their school's namesake. Now, they're telling the story to the world.

We will fight the decision to cut funding to the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, but no matter what, we will continue to increase the services we provide. We can’t let the Bates legacy die!

Janet Owens' enduring legacy is the renovation and preservation of the Wiley H. Bates High School, which now includes the Annapolis Boys and Girls Club, a senior citizen center and senior apartments.

Since 1988, the awards program has paid homage to King’s memory by recognizing those who, through their actions and words, have helped keep the civil rights leader’s legacy alive.

Since 1988, the awards program has paid homage to King’s memory by recognizing those who, through their actions and words, have helped keep the civil rights leader’s legacy alive.

Many Americans are unaware that the Aug. 28, 1963, March on Washington occurred on the anniversary of the 1955 murder of Emmett Till. At that rally Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

After 28 years of leading Arundel Community Development Services, Kathleen Koch, who is also the organization’s founder, is packing up her desk and loading her camper van in preparation to travel across the country with her husband in February.