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.
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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.
Guilford Park High School in Howard County was placed on "HOLD" status Wednesday after a student tried to set something on fire, officials say.
Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Owings Mills.
On September 22, residents can ride public transit for free. That includes local busses, light rail, metro subways, MARC, commuter busses, and Mobility.
Morgan State University is getting $10 million in federal funding to support research programs.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
Guilford Park High School in Howard County was placed on "HOLD" status Wednesday after a student tried to set something on fire, officials say.
The Harford County Health Department is warning parents after a bat found inside a Bel Air elementary school tested positive for rabies.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Owings Mills.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Towson Hot Bagels has teamed up with Chyno, The Baltimore Foodie, to create The Baltimore Foodie Bagel Sandwich in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
WJZ is live at Manor Hill Brewing checking out the Helmets & Harvest bike trails which run throughout the state and agritourism sites like breweries, wineries, pick your own farms, and markets.
Mathew Poletis joins us in studio to talk about the festival and demonstrate how to make a delicious traditional Greek Frappe.
Artist Simone Green stops by the show to discuss her newly released album, “Black Queen,” her new single, and her journey as a 2-time breast cancer survivor.
Stacey Coles shares a few events with us that the Anne Arundel Public Library system is holding to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
The only real downers for the Ravens: a slew of offensive line penalties and two potentially problematic injuries to the receiving corps.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Thursday and Sunday hold the greatest chance of scattered rain, storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
More pleasant weather on Wednesday in Maryland
Nice Maryland weather continues into Wednesday
It'll be feeling like summer again on Friday.
Towson Hot Bagels has teamed up with Chyno, The Baltimore Foodie, to create The Baltimore Foodie Bagel Sandwich in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
WJZ is live at Manor Hill Brewing checking out the Helmets & Harvest bike trails which run throughout the state and agritourism sites like breweries, wineries, pick your own farms, and markets.
Mathew Poletis joins us in studio to talk about the festival and demonstrate how to make a delicious traditional Greek Frappe.
Artist Simone Green stops by the show to discuss her newly released album, “Black Queen,” her new single, and her journey as a 2-time breast cancer survivor.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.