Baltimore

It's Not Just Black and White

ncscheff — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:01:25 -0500

As community artists in Baltimore City, we believe it is crucial to further the conversation about race and the impact of our racial identity on our perceptions of the world. Baltimore has a history and is currently struggling with segregation within its own neighborhoods. We need to address this issue as a community and teach young people how to respond to their environment in alternative ways, so that the separation does not become greater.

Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Conference

MJBrightful — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:47:35 -0600

Founded in 2004, what started as a pamper party turned into a day of empowerment and prestige. Created by college seniors, April 2004 marked the birth of The Heal a Woman, Heal a Nation (HWHN) conference held at Morgan State University sponsored by Vivian Ryan and the Office of Student Activities. The conference’s goal was to aid in fostering a relationship between collegiate women and women in the surrounding community. It persuaded its participants to look to each other and to become the vanguard for positive change within their communities.

The Baltimore Renaissance Foundation

NeoSoulBrotha — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:27:29 -0500

Young entrepreneurs and leaders, this the opportunity of a lifetime!

The Baltimore Renaissance Foundation is a nonprofit organization sponsoring a social entrepreneurship incubator for young people ages 16-24. Our flagship program, SPDI (Student Professional Development Initiative), helps students start a community business venture in their neighborhood.

Community Mediation Program

BRICK Winner — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:30:46 -0500

Lorig Charkoudian won a 1997 BRICK Award for establishing and directing the Community Mediation Program in Baltimore, MD. The Community Mediation Program trains volunteer mediators to resolve conflicts.