Rosa Pryor Trusty | 2/26/2021, 6 a.m. Everyoneâs Place Culture Center located 1356 W. North Avenue has books on everything Black; CDâs, lectures handbooks, health food products, clothing, spiritual products, arts, fragrances and jewelry. Everyoneâs Place is a family owned business run by Nati ,wife Tabia and daughter, Olakekan Kamau-Nataki. Courtesy Photo
Hello everyone, hoping everyone who has eyes on this column is well and healthy and their family too.
This is the last week for Black History Month and I want to go out with a BANG! This week I wanted to capture some of our history back in the day, especially in the world of entertainment. I truly hope you enjoy. First of all let me tell you the photos you see on my page this week are a sneak preview on whatâs going to be in my new book entitled âBaltimoreâs Black History; Who? What? When? And Where?â
Dr. Ken Morgan | 2/26/2021, 6 a.m. Amazon not prime for Black Bessemer, Alabama workers Courtesy Photo
On February 20, 2021, the Metropolitan Baltimore community formed a caravan of cars to demonstrate solidarity with the Bessemer, Alabama Amazon workers just outside of the Dundalk Distribution warehouse with signs on their cars read âSupport the Amazon workers,â and Solidarity with the Bessemer workers.
The Baltimore Peopleâs Power Assembly and the UJIMA Political Progress Partyâ a Black independent political party attempting to obtain Maryland ballot statusâ organized the Baltimore event.
The Bessemer workers are currently voting to unionize and create collective bargaining rights with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) until March 9, 2021. Over 50 actions took place around the country on February 20.
Stacy M. Brown | 2/26/2021, 6 a.m. Arion Long, Femly founder Courtesy Photo
Arion Long started her company, Femly, after being diagnosed with a cervical tumor linked to chemicals in popular feminine products. But, she survived that, and her business is surviving the pandemic.
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Bianca Jackson, owner, BrickRose Exchange
Bianca Jackson, a visionary and trailblazer, had always possessed a drive to do more than what her career as a tech journalist allowed. The Philadelphia- born entrepreneur, who owns and operates BrickRose Exchange, not only survived the pandemic, but sheâs thriving.
Both Long and Jackson are among the first round of Comcast RISE award recipients.
2/26/2021, 6 a.m. Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh promoted his long-time assistant Craig Ver Steeg to running backs coach to replace Matt Weiss who left to become the quarterbackâs coach at the University of Michigan. In over 12 seasons as John Harbaughâs assistant coach, Ver Steeg has worked with running backs, quarterbacks and wide receivers. Courtesy Photo/www.BaltimoreRavens.com
The Baltimore Ravens have established themselves as one of the more successful franchises in the NFL. The teamâs recent success continues to take a toll as members of the coaching staff have been plucked to serve roles with other franchises.