Chidi Onwuanibe 'carrying on a torch' by winning WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2024
McDonogh freshman Chidi Onwuanibe spoke with WJZ about the thought process behind his award-winning essay and his bright future ahead.
McDonogh freshman Chidi Onwuanibe spoke with WJZ about the thought process behind his award-winning essay and his bright future ahead.
The fire department is working to bridge the diversity gap by offering training to high schoolers, increasing their chance of joining the fire department after graduation.
The plan is to restore the historical Public School 103 on Division Street, which has sat vacant in the Upton community for decades.
Baltimore was home to Negro League baseball teams. Of the various teams, the Baltimore Black Sox are arguably the most well-known team.
Grab your popcorn, sit down and relax because this story goes beyond the big screen.
Playwright Lynn Nottage is the only woman in history to win two Pulitzer Prizes for drama.
The keys to unlocking the doors of Black history may not rest in the pages of school history books, but rather in segregated schools made for Black children.
During the oppressive era of Jim Crow Laws, Black people were often excluded from public beaches along the Chesapeake Bay.
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 National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is the first African American history wax museum in the nation.
In August, AFRO newspaper will celebrate 132 years since John Murphy Sr. borrowed $200 from his wife Martha to buy and found Baltimore's Black newspaper.
As WJZ continues to celebrate Black History Month, we celebrate a local artist who just painted a mural that pays tribute to hip-hop.
Sanaa Chege, a diver for Seneca Valley High School, has released "A Diver Like Me," a narrative drawn from her own journey in a sport where she often found herself as the only Black competitor at meets.
For more than 40 years, Chief Nurse Diane Johnson was the heartbeat of the hospital.
Motor House has become a space for local artists to create and share their art.
Mary Wilson worked at the Maryland Zoo for 38 years was one of the few people of color working in zoology and now her legacy lives on through this scholar program.
Black Acres Roastery is serving up more than just coffee.
In Baltimore, Waller Gallery features the work of local Black artists, and the impact it has on the community.
Morgan State University is home to Maryland's only four-year interior design program.
Naomi Winston has published a dozen coloring books since 2019 to help children see themselves and learn about others.
For over 30 years, we have asked Maryland high school students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
If you ask Tyrone "Muggsy Bogues," his long and prosperous NBA career was anything but an underdog story.
Amazon is donating thousands of dollars to the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore.
Capping off Black History Month, the University of Maryland celebrated the naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall.
A Baltimore woman started Deddle's Donuts with a food truck and a dream.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is expecting a breakout year for fourth-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman, who was drafted in the first round in 2021.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
Ultramarathon swimmer and Maryland native Katie Pumphrey is looking to make history with what she calls "a love letter to Baltimore."
For more than 60 days, since the collapse of the Key Bridge, the 21-member crew of the Dali has remained onboard the cargo ship, and there is no firm timetable on when they will be allowed to leave, sparking concern from people around the world.
A recently passed comprehensive zoning bill in Anne Arundel County includes changes that could pave the way for a developer to transform a long-standing marina into an eco-friendly resort.
If you have to re-register your car this year, prepare to pay more to the state.
For more than 60 days, since the collapse of the Key Bridge, the 21-member crew of the Dali has remained onboard the cargo ship, and there is no firm timetable on when they will be allowed to leave, sparking concern from people around the world.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
A bill passed during this past legislative session will eliminate parole fees for ex-offenders returning home all across Maryland.
An isolated shower is possible into this evening, more widespread showers & storms are likely Wednesday afternoon.
Fashion designer and Maryland native Christian Siriano will be the Grand Marshall for the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade, which will have a new route this year.
An airstrike that killed dozens in Rafah over the weekend prompted a global outcry, including from the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Maryland.
Chris Kavanagh scored five goals, his brother Pat had six assists and top-seeded Notre Dame captured its second straight NCAA men's lacrosse championship, defeating Maryland 15-5 on Monday.
The Transportation Security Administration announced it screened more than 2.95 million airline passengers on Friday for Memorial Day weekend, setting a new record for a single day.
The 57th annual Memorial Day Ceremony was held Monday at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, honoring fallen service members with ties to Maryland and paying tribute to all fallen service members.
The BD Provisions on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park is the first Maryland location for the company, which has locations in Connecticut.
National Burger Month is here and The Greene Turtle has an extensive selection of innovative burgers to make it a great spot to celebrate all month long.
Smashing Grapes Columbia is at 6200 Valencia Lane Suite C125
Jazzy Summer Nights returns to the Baltimore Peninsula June 6
Black Baltimore Vegan is one of the most popular vendors at the 47th season of the Baltimore Farmer's Market.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is expecting a breakout year for fourth-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman, who was drafted in the first round in 2021.
Chris Kavanagh scored five goals, his brother Pat had six assists and top-seeded Notre Dame captured its second straight NCAA men's lacrosse championship, defeating Maryland 15-5 on Monday.
Jorge Mateo hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles withstood a late Chicago comeback try and beat the White Sox 8-6 Thursday night in a game that ended on an infield fly and an interference call.
A slimmer Lamar Jackson hopes to be even more agile in 2024.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is looking forward to putting last year behind him.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
An airstrike that killed dozens in Rafah over the weekend prompted a global outcry, including from the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Maryland.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
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.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
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.
Fashion designer and Maryland native Christian Siriano will be the Grand Marshall for the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade, which will have a new route this year.
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.
More widespread showers and storms are likely Wednesday
Isolated shower is possible into this evening
Your Tuesday will feature sunshine, much lower humidity, highs in the low 80s and just a few late day showers or storms.
Weather will clear up overnight, with clear skies into the morning. Storm chances are at play for Tuesday afternoon, but more likely on Wednesday. More desirable weather is expected to move in later this week.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Carroll, Howard, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Harford, Cecil, and Anne Arundel counties until 11 PM: So far widespread clouds, showers, and thunderstorms throughout this Memorial Day have limited our severe weather potential.
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