Charm City
Via: FoxBaltimore.com Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has issued an executive order prohibiting police officers from asking about a person’s citizenship status. The issue was ordered on Friday to all city agencies. It is said to have an effect on the lowering of discrimination against immigrants. It enables the use of city funds to investigate or […]
Via: FoxBaltimore.com Governor Martin O’Malley has signed a measure to join seven other states including Washington D.C. in legalizing gay marriage. The bill was signed on Thursday and it set to take effect in January of 2013. There are several groups opposing the states decision and are expected to petition the law to a referendum […]
Radio One would like to thank you for your support and attending our Minority Business Exchange held Wednesday evening at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in downtown Baltimore. The turnout was overwhelming. A major thank you goes out to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s Executive Director Skipp Sanders, Sojourner-Douglass College, the business owners who attended, […]
In attendance for the sign rising was his widow Rhoda McCullough, daughter Je’Niece McCullough, civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson and about 200 of his fans. The street sign is on the corner near the home where he grew up. Mac daughter Je’Niece McCullough says she hopes renaming the street Bernie Mac Street reminds people […]
The photograph ignited criticism from some politicians and religious groups in Muslim-majority country when a newspaper published it to promote Badu’s show. On the eve of the concert the Malaysia’s information minister announced that the concert that could not proceed because the painting on Badu shoulder was “an insult to Islam.” Erykah Badu has responded […]
Via: Foxbaltimore.com Harford County resident, Henry Hammen is being accused of possessing hundreds of images of child pornography. Hammen is currently facing up to 100 years in prison. According to the Harford Country Deputy State’s Attorney’s office, troopers seized three computers filled with child pornography dating back to March of last year. To read the […]
Via: Foxbaltimore.com Maryland residents have until March 13th at 9 p.m. to register to vote. This rapidly approaching deadline applies to the changing of polling places and party affiliations. To be eligible to vote, residents must complete a voter registration application. The primary election takes place on April 3rd. To read the entire article click here
Via: Foxbaltimore.com In his weekly radio discussion, President Obama addresses the ongoing inquiry of lowering gas prices. He addressed various options and let listeners know of the current method used to gain American oil. Obama says the use of foreign oil cannot be reduced overnight and ask that all of America have patience. To read the entire […]
Via: Foxbaltimore.com 12 year-old Hasson George was found shot in the chest with his mother’s service weapon in their New Jersey apartment. The young boy was shot by his older brother who is now 14 years-old. Hudson County prosecutor Edward DeFazio says that the young boy’s body was found on a sidewalk, where he was […]
Via: Foxbaltimore.com 29 year-old Anthony Milton pleaded guilty to being an accessory in the 2010 shooting of Maryland state trooper Wesley Brown. Milton is to serve 5 years in prison, which is part of a plea deal. Anthony Milton was charged with providing Cyril Williams with the gun that killed the officer. To read the […]
