WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2023: Watch the speeches
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
The Morgan State University choir is no stranger to acclaim and audience excitement.
Did you know that civil rights leader Frederick Douglass spent much of his life right here in Baltimore's Fells Point community?
Governor Wes Moore spent part of his Sunday attending a Black History Church service at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African-American History and Culture opened in Washington DC in 2016.
In 1837, the church was built, and today, that building stands as the oldest standing structure built by slaves and freed African-Americans in Baltimore.
Leatrice Bulls, a figure skater from Bowie who competes for Team USA, has accomplished a lot on the ice.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1822 as Araminta Ross on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
As we celebrate Black trailblazers during Black History Month, we are talking about Joe Durham, who was the first Black position player for the Orioles.
The Historic Upton Mansion was once a private residence in West Baltimore.
February is Black History Month and WJZ is honoring trailblazers in our community. Dr. Valli Meeks is the director of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry's PLUS Clinic, the states first dental clinic for Marylanders with HIV and Aids.
A Maryland mother is taking a step back in time to honor the contributions African American have made.
Morgan State University students played a major role in the Civil Rights movement nearly 70 years ago.
Sixteen years after Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier, Darryl Hill became the first Black football player at the University of Maryland.
A graduate of Dunbar High School, Reginald F. Lewis was born and raised right here in Baltimore.
You can step inside "Mae's Millinery Shop" at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.
In the early-to-mid 20th century, Pennsylvania Avenue was the Broadway of old West Baltimore.
Are you looking to celebrate Black History Month in Baltimore? There are plenty of venues for you to check out this February.
A once segregated elementary school in west Baltimore is in the process of transforming into Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center.
Local students made their families, schools and communities proud on Saturday during the presentation of the 2022 WJZ Black History Oratory Competition.
Our 2021 champion orator Nefertiti Griffin of River Hill High School recalls her win. She says even as a shy young woman, this platform has given her the confidence to be more outgoing.
"Most of the people who come from communities like I come from, you don't see that often," Dr. Malone said. "We don't see people making it out of these circumstances."
The first African-American pilot to serve in the Maryland Air National Guard says he misses the feeling of flying.
With upwards of 250 members, Black Girls Vote is working to educate and register voters.
The Royal Theatre was an icon in the city, where African-Americans celebrated music.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
We are starting the work week with sunshine before a potential Alert Day on Thursday because of storms.
Multiple crashes have impacted traffic Sunday night on I-95 north and southbound near the Harford and Baltimore County line, according to Harford County emergency responders.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has quickly become one of the most dangerous leadoff hitters in his second full season in the big leagues.
Crews are getting ready to refloat the Dali, which has been trapped under the Key Bridge collapse for nearly two months, back to the Port of Baltimore.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
We are starting the work week with sunshine before a potential Alert Day on Thursday because of storms.
Multiple crashes have impacted traffic Sunday night on I-95 north and southbound near the Harford and Baltimore County line, according to Harford County emergency responders.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has quickly become one of the most dangerous leadoff hitters in his second full season in the big leagues.
Crews are getting ready to refloat the Dali, which has been trapped under the Key Bridge collapse for nearly two months, back to the Port of Baltimore.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
The winner of this year's Preakness takes home about $1.2 million. After Seize the Grey won the race on Saturday, that prize money will be divvied up between its more than 2500 owners.
Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday after eight weeks of salvage efforts requiring the use of giant floating cranes and explosives.
Sheila Dixon on Friday conceded the Baltimore mayoral Democratic primary race to incumbent Brandon Scott.
A man pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Thursday in the killing of a Baltimore T-Mobile store employee during a string of armed robberies last year, prosecutors said.
Frank Vespe is the publisher and founder of The Racing Biz. The Racing Biz is the go-to news site for horse racing in Maryland and in the Mid-Atlantic. Frank is also president of the Maryland Racing Media Association.
The True Chesapeake Preakness Watch Party features a cocktail special and a perfect environment to watch the big race.
Former Preakness winner and retired jockey Don Miller, joins us in studio to talk about his experience as a jockey, his big win in 1983, and what it takes to be successful in the horse racing industry.
Jockeys are among the fittest athletes in the sporting world. Only 8% of these elite athletes are women, and one of the most successful jockeys in the mid-Atlantic region, of either sex, is Maryland's own Forest Boyce.
The final two episodes of the series air back to back on Thursday, May 16
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has quickly become one of the most dangerous leadoff hitters in his second full season in the big leagues.
Gunnar Henderson hit his major league-leading 15th home run, Ryan O'Hearn also went deep and Corbin Burnes notched 11 strikeouts to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 Sunday.
The winner of this year's Preakness takes home about $1.2 million. After Seize the Grey won the race on Saturday, that prize money will be divvied up between its more than 2500 owners.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
Gunnar Henderson's fourth leadoff homer of the season sparked a five-run first inning that backed an effective pitching performance by John Means and carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Seattle Mariners 9-2 Friday night.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Sheila Dixon on Friday conceded the Baltimore mayoral Democratic primary race to incumbent Brandon Scott.
More than 50,000 Marylanders voted "uncommitted" in the primary elections as a protest against President Joe Biden and his response to the Israel-Hamas war.
The polls are closed in Maryland's 2024 primary election, now the counting begins for mail-in and provisional ballots.
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan won the GOP primary for the open seat in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Joan Vassos, who was revealed Wednesday as the leading lady of the inaugural season of ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette", is a school administrator from Maryland.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
We are starting the work week with sunshine before a potential Alert Day on Thursday because of storms.
Sunny and warm start to week before rain returns
Sunshine and seasonably warm temperatures will greet us Monday through Wednesday. Strong storms possible Thursday.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Saturday night forecast: 5/18/2024
Have an umbrella ready for a rainy Preakness day
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
WJZ is on the water as crews prepare to refloat the Dali, weeks after the Key Bridge collapse
After making a brief appearance late in the day Sunday, the sunshine will be back in action today and stick around through Wednesday. We do have some patchy fog to deal with this morning but none of it is looking particularly dense. Your out the door numbers are in the mid to upper 50s and low 60s. Partly to mostly sunny skies will send temperatures soaring into the upper 70s.
Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday
Sunny and warm start to week before rain returns