White House to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host a panel discussion on historical and ongoing forms of racism that impact the public health sector on Thursday, according to school officials.
A church in Anne Arundel County is calling for unity after someone found racist graffiti on one of its doors.
The official "Star Wars" accounts fought back Tuesday morning, condemning backlash against its most recent addition to the franchise, Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
Jim Pasco, the executive director for the Fraternal Order of Police, was watching football on a Sunday afternoon when he got a call from Susan Rice, the top domestic policy adviser at the White House.
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.
A rise in hate crimes in the area means more federal law enforcement on the ground across the area this month.
The court found that "restrictive covenants" in the 1887 and 1890 deeds that transferred the statue to the state no longer apply.
A Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville is set to come down Saturday, the city announced.
A 131-year-old statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee took center stage Tuesday as the Supreme Court of Virginia heard arguments on whether the state has the right to take down the once-celebrated monument that is now widely seen as a symbol of white supremacy and Black oppression.
A state-sanctioned report says the Virginia Military Institute has tolerated and failed to address institutional racism and sexism and must be held accountable for making changes.
Bryn Mawr students walked out of school Friday morning in solidarity with their Black drama teacher who they said was forced to resign after an incident with a white student.
Following the deadly shootings at three Georgia spas, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin decried the recent wave of anti-Asian violence and discrimination that has even affected members of Gov. Larry Hogan's family.
Police are investigating a report of graffiti at a Howard County middle school as a hate crime, officials said Monday.
Johns Hopkins University officials are investigating after four swastikas were found etched into the walls of a dormitory elevator on the Peabody Institute campus.
While COVID-19 dominated the headlines in 2020, Americans also experienced a racial reckoning of sorts.
A task force has begun its work reviewing operations in a Maryland police department, including examining the agency's funding and assessing racism in law enforcement.
A person of interest in the robbery of four Jewish teens at the Towson Town Center is in custody, Baltimore County Police tell WJZ.
Adults aren't just working to deal with the stress from COVID-19, but also the stress of racial inequality. Mental health experts say its important you learn how to cope with it all.
The Washington Redskins are launching a thorough review of its name after the title sponsor of their stadium asked the NFL team to change its name.
The mayor said these images and hateful actions are counter to the community's growth and is not the Frederick every resident aspires to be.
An incoming student at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has had their admission withdrawn following racist comments they allegedly made, the academy said Monday.
Three teenagers have been charged after a drawing of a noose, the word "lynch" and "a racial slur" were found spray-painted at a Maryland high school, police said Tuesday.
After a day of peaceful protesting in Baltimore ended with a clash between a small group of protesters and police, Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted that the city continues to be an example for the nation on how to protest for meaningful change.
A social media post about an allegedly racially charged incident at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Naperville went viral on Facebook and ultimately led to the firing of the employees involved.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Tucked away in Largo, Maryland, the grassroots campaign team of Alsobrooks is hard at work fighting to make history in Maryland.
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area tonight. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
More than two dozen injured veterans cycled through Annapolis on Thursday morning for the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, a multi-day cycling event that helps warriors heal through movement and raises awareness.
For some, getting your hair chemically straightened is a part of the process, but studies show it can lead to health complications like cancer.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area tonight. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
With foreign imports and the company's need for more money to get going, their plan to bring back manufacturing in Sparrows Point remains stalled.
The new charge accuses Clendaniel of illegally possessing a 12-gauge shotgun despite her spending more than a year in prison.
UMD is celebrating Maryland Day with a slew of events
MPT airs 30 programs through Chesapeake Bay Week a
Jim Henson was born and raised in Mississippi but moved with his family to Maryland when he was 10 years old. He went to the University of Maryland where he met his wife and partner, Jane, in a puppetry class.
The conference delivers opportunities for aspiring enterprisers to connect with seasoned entrepreneurs, interact with exhibitors, and attend education sessions.
Flowers by Chris joins WJZ to talk about business and tips on planting and gardening this spring
The three-day NFL Draft starts on Thursday, and several local draft hopefuls could have their lifelong dreams come true.
The Baltimore Ravens will attempt to bolster their roster this week with new rookies from the NFL Draft.
The Baltimore Ravens will look to add to their already talented roster through this week's NFL Draft.
Henderson homered, doubled, singled and was hit by a pitch while scoring three runs.
Bateman, drafted 27th overall, became the first first-round wide receiver to sign a second contract with the Ravens.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
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.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
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.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
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.
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.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area tonight. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
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Dozens of injured military veterans bicycling to raise awareness for Wounded Warrior Project
Hair products containing formaldehyde may soon be banned. Baltimore hairstylists weigh in
WJZ sits down with Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks
AI expert discusses concerns of voice cloning after arrest of Baltimore County athletics director