a woman is sitting on a couch using a tablet computer . ALT: a woman is sitting on a couch using a tablet computer .

Every time I get on here, I’m just amazed (and thankful) at the content I see ☺️😭

Bless!

Baltimore’s queer hidden histories galvanize a new generation As the Trump administration and conservative legislatures around the country attack rights secured for LGBTQIA+ people, Baltimore historians say sharing the stories of queer ancestors has never been m...

Historians, scholars and artists are working to unearth, record, preserve and share Maryland’s LGBTQ+ history— work they say is all the more urgent as the Trump administration and conservative legislatures try to roll back the rights of queer people www.thebanner.com/community/lo...

Johns Hopkins’ D.C. real estate portfolio just got even bigger Johns Hopkins University bought a second building in D.C., continuing its expansion into the nation's capital.

Johns Hopkins University has its eyes on D.C.

The elite university just bought a second building in the nation's capital, bringing its total D.C. footprint to almost 600,000 square feet. Inside Hopkins' Bloomberg Center + the university's D.C. ambitions:
www.thebanner.com/education/hi...

In ‘Black Genius,’ writer examines everyday brilliance of Black Americans In his debut book, ‘Black Genius,’ culture critic Tre Johnson examines the everyday brilliance of Black people in America.

@thebaltimorebanner.com Book Club is Tuesday, with author Tre Johnson discussing his debut book "Black Genius" with @tramonlucas.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/culture/book...

Yes, this is going to be a great discussion! Come out!

Q: Do you have any fear for your own job security?
John Harbaugh: It's a good question. It's sports. That's how it works.

Said your job is to do the best job you can TODAY. "It's never been about keeping a job... I try to DO the job, not KEEP the job."

UMD President Darryll Pines cleared of plagiarism allegations The University System of Maryland announced Friday it has cleared its College Park president of allegations that he plagiarized a paper published during his time at the university.

UMD President Darryll Pines cleared of plagiarism allegations

Blow
Rocket

Gas industry insider sat in on Moore administration interviews for new utility regulators An American Gas Association employee participated in the interview process for the top leadership roles at the state’s utility regulating agency.

New: Gov. Moore's admin invited a natural gas industry insider to sit in on interviews to determine the latest Public Service Commission appointees. Records show the official was the only non-government employee present for the interviews: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Priced out of pro wrestling: Local WWE fans can’t afford John Cena’s last match WWE Superstar and actor John Cena will have his final match in Washington, D.C. in December. But high ticket prices will keep some diehard fans from seeing their pro-wrestling hero last hurrah.

Priced out of pro-wrestling: Local WWE fans can’t afford John Cena’s last match, @kris10griffith.bsky.social and @tramonlucas.bsky.social report. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Scuba, skydiving and golf: Black adults embrace sports that defy stereotypes and bring joy Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.

Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.

Chris Paul sent home after Clippers say they are 'parting ways' with the NBA legend "Just Found Out I'm Being Sent Home," Paul, 40, wrote on his Instagram Tuesday night.

Los Angeles legend Chris Paul has been cut from the Clippers and sent home in a shock move confirmed by the franchise, less than two months into what was meant to be the player's last season.

I’m going to need the article on the 3 am Chris Paul - Clippers breakup ASAP

I dedicated this holiday break to finally catching up on TV and so far:

All Her Fault 10/10 (didn’t see that twist coming)
It: Welcome To Derry 12/10 (so far!)

Baby I never been so happy to do this 🥲

Baltimore Poly students create food bank for families How long does it take to create a food pantry?

‘Helping out is the way to go’: Poly students create food pantry for families

OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:

“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead, 127 missing in Philippines, many in province recovering from quake Most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which was pummeled by Kalmaegi on Tuesday, according to a local official.

The death toll caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen to at least 114 with 127 people reported missing, Philippine officials say.

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor's race Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the competitive race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, NBC News projects.

BREAKING: Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins the New Jersey governor’s race, turning back a push from Republicans to build on Trump’s gains in the state, NBC News projects.

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist whose meteoric rise captivated NewYorkCity, beat out former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to become city's next mayor, NBC News projects.

Ya know….

NYC Board of Elections says 2 million cast ballots for the first time since 1969 The New York City Board of Elections announced tonight that 2 million people have cast ballots.

The New York City Board of Elections announced tonight that 2 million people have cast ballots.

The last time this happened in a mayoral race was in 1969, according to the post. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Absolutely!!

‘Driving while Black’ persists in Baltimore County Black drivers make up most of the traffic stops in Baltimore County, despite being 30% of the population — disparities police have known about for years but have failed to fix.

New investigation w/ @invisibae.bsky.social:
Baltimore County has the worst racial disparities in traffic stops throughout Maryland. Officers accused of profiling are quickly exonerated despite issuing 70-89% of their tickets to Black drivers. Read more:
www.thebanner.com/community/cr...

How a Maryland prisoner died an ‘excruciating’ death from dehydration Lamont Mealy died of dehydration in an isolation cell at Western Correctional Institution in 2023. A lawsuit claims state officials covered it up.

New: Correctional staff at a Western Maryland prison shut off the water to a mentally ill man’s cell, then allowed him to suffer for eight days before he finally died of dehydration, according to a recent court filing.
www.thebanner.com/community/cr...

I LOVE BEING BLACK.
I WOULDN’T TRADE THIS FOR ANYTHING.

Baller Alert is not enough, I’m sorry. Take that somewhere else

I do not know about that D’Angelo news because I’m not seeing confirmation from his family nor staff yet

I had to come over to here to see what the hell this D’Angelo news is about… because this just has to be a lie…