March on Washington's 60th anniversary commemorated today
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
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Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
Baltimore's Afro-American newspaper, known as Afro News, has been around since 1892.
The stamp features a photograph of Lewis taken by Marco Grob on assignment for the Aug. 26, 2013, issue of Time magazine.
Lacks, whose cells contributed to several major medical breakthroughs, will be honored with a monument in her hometown.
America is once again facing a racial reckoning after a mass shooting this past weekend in Buffalo, New York. The attack against a predominantly black community is being investigated as a hate crime.
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to using an anonymizing text message service to send racist messages to a Black Marylander and threaten her family, according to federal authorities.
Chosen from across Anne Arundel County, 12 trailblazing women will be honored during the 26th annual Fannie Lou Hamer Awards Reception, held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.
Maryland Civil Rights leaders traveled across the Eastern Shore on a bus tour to remind Marylanders of the need to eliminate systemic racism and police misconduct on Monday.
Betty Garman Robinson died over the weekend, OSI-Baltimore tweeted. She was 81 years old.
Remembering Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis
A Maryland commission that will research at least 40 lynchings committed in the state between 1854 and 1933 and make recommendations about reconciliation held its first meeting Monday.
Maryland is one of the states joining a coalition filing a legal brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring.
A meaningful trip for a group of high school students in our area, as they just completed a week long civil rights trip through the South.
Southern states that once fought to maintain racial segregation are now banding together to promote civil rights tourism.
Maryland is one of the least transparent states regarding police misconduct complaints, civil rights advocates said in Annapolis this week.
U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia will be honored Monday night with Philadelphia's Liberty Medal for his dedication to civil rights.
Labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta is visiting the National Portrait Gallery to help open a new exhibition about her life and work.
The Department of Justice will investigate the practices of the Baltimore Police Department following the death of Freddie Gray.
The creator of TV's "The Wire" is joining historian Taylor Branch and other writers in Baltimore to discuss their upcoming HBO miniseries chronicling the civil rights movement.
The Justice Department is preparing to announce a civil rights investigation into the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Historical Society is looking for images from both professional and amateur photographers in order to document the Freddie Gray protests, Baltimore riots and unrest and cleanup efforts.
A Marylander devoted to civil rights has died. Leroy Battle was instrumental in desegregating the U.S. military and integrating Prince George's County classrooms.
Harvey Zeigler has spent decades as a civil rights champion in a journey that began when he was a child.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of what would have been the civil rights leader's 86th birthday.
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
The Maryland Zoo is celebrating a major milestone: a 150-year anniversary.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
More than $30,000 worth of instruments were stolen from a music shop in Carroll County, prompting a search for suspects, police said.
A Baltimore pastor shared a powerful message of hope with his congregation on Easter Sunday, days after he was shot during an armed carjacking.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is being urged by sex abuse survivors to accept a proposed reorganization plan that would allow for a $100 million settlement, attorneys said.
A freeze warning has been issued for central and eastern Maryland from midnight until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The Maryland Zoo is celebrating a major milestone: a 150-year anniversary.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
More than $30,000 worth of instruments were stolen from a music shop in Carroll County, prompting a search for suspects, police said.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
WJZ is live with Founder Deja Richardson, who has opened Neon Paint Place in Downtown Baltimore talking about the range of creative painting experiences they offer, as well as team experiences for corporations, schools, churches and community groups.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Chicago White Sox have rescheduled the start of their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles from the evening to midday due to a cold forecast.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
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
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
A Freeze Warning has been issued for central and eastern Maryland from midnight until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Parts of Maryland could see frost during Tuesday and Wednesday mornings before the weather warms up later in the week.
Parts of Maryland could experience an early morning freeze Tuesday following spring-like weather over the weekend.
A Freeze Watch is in effect for much of our area Tuesday night, into Wednesday morning.
WJZ is live with Founder Deja Richardson, who has opened Neon Paint Place in Downtown Baltimore talking about the range of creative painting experiences they offer, as well as team experiences for corporations, schools, churches and community groups.
Marty Bass is live with Gary Anderson who is responsible for the ubiquitous recycling logo that is seen everywhere in the United States and internationally.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The survivors want the Archdiocese of Baltimore to accept a proposed reorganization plan that would allow for a $100 million settlement. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Parts of Maryland could see frost during Tuesday and Wednesday mornings before the weather warms up later in the week.