Kevin Clash’s journey from Baltimore to voicing one of the most popular characters on television is documented in the new documentary, “Being Elmo.” Clash has been the voice and puppeteer for Elmo for over 17 years, but was not the original voice for Elmo who originally talked like a cave man. See also:Â Keystone Pipeline Infographic: […]
Last weekend at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors, and other intellectuals came to honor a living legend in the field of science, Dr. James West. At the age of 80, West has dedicated 60 years of his life to the advancement of science and to provide opportunities for minorities and women […]
Teonna Brown, the Baltimore woman arrested after she and an accomplice were caught on tape beating a transgender woman in a Baltimore McDonald’s, was sentenced to five years yesterday. Brown, 19, and her 14-year-old accomplice became infamous after footage of them pouncing Chrissy Polis became viral on the Internet. Polis, who had a seizure during the […]
Courtesy of: Robin Akinwale – Radio One Baltimore, WOLBBatimore.com Pictured: Cathy Hughes with Radio One Baltimore Cathy Hughes, Founder, Chairperson of the Board and Secretary of Radio One, Inc. was honored with the Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in conjunction with the National Bar Association Wednesday […]
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice will sue Wells Fargo bank for preying on African American borrowers and giving them high cost sub prime loans. The Huffington Post reports: In an April 5 report to Congress, Perez’s unit said that some of these investigations would lead to lawsuits or settlements this year. “We’re a majority […]
Photos courtesy of Getty Images Via: magicbaltimore.com R. Kelly ‘s “Love Letters” Tour rolled through Baltimore Friday night and brought along world class acts like Marsha Ambrosius, Keyshia Cole and of course R. Kelly. Baltimore definitely showed up, young and old, to see “the man” R. Kelly and hear hit after hit after hit. With […]
Photo and video courtesy @robinrazzi Via: magicbaltimore.com Chrisette Michelle put on a wonderful show at Baltimore’s Stone Soul Stage last weekend. She covered several of her big hits including “Epiphany” and “Be Ok” and “I’m A Star.” She even covered a few songs from two of her favorite artists, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu. Check […]
Photo courtesy of TFMOUTLOUD.COM Via: magicbaltimore.com Estelle wasn’t joking when she rolled through to perform at Baltimore’s Stone Soul Stage 2011. She promised and delivered a party and Baltimore loved every bit of it. Check out Estelle’s performance below. Check out more performances from Chrisette Michele, Charlie Wilson, Wale, Noel Gourdin, K’Jon, CJ Hilton and […]
Photo courtesy of Jada Oliver; video courtesy of @robinrazzi Via: 92Q.com There is no love lost for Baltimore. The DMV’s Wale stunned everyone when he came out for an impromptu performance at the end of J. Holiday’s set. Check out other Stone Soul Performances from Wale, Estelle, Chrisette Michele, J. Holiday, Lil Mo, K’Jon, Noel […]
Photo courtesy of Angelo Turnage; video courtesy of @robinrazzi Via: magicbaltimore.com Uncle Charlie put on a phenomenal performance on the Stone Soul Stage. He performed hit after hit after hit without missing a beat. The crowd was amped in anticipation. Check out his performance below. Check out other Stone Soul Performances from Wale, Estelle, Chrisette […]
Baltimore businessman William Lloyd Adams has died at the age of 87. Adams, who began his career as a number runner, graduated to becoming the city’s first prominent Black venture capitalist, bankrolling numerous black-owned businesses. He died of pneumonia last week. Read more at The Root RELATED: 15-year-old whiz kid graduates from Baltimore University
BALTIMORE — The woman who played a Baltimore drug gang assassin in HBO’s “The Wire” has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to sell heroin. Felicia “Snoop” Pearson entered the plea Tuesday morning during an arraignment in Baltimore Circuit Court. An Aug. 9 jury trial date was set. Pearson is one of 64 people charged in […]
