Forgotten cemetery forces Maryland church to reckon with its history of slavery
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
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In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
The B&O Railroad Museum will be hosting a talk food-tasting event geared toward celebrating the culinary journey of Henry "Box" Brown this Saturday, according to museum staff.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Saturday that 2022 would be known as "The Year of Harriet Tubman" in Maryland in honor of the 200th anniversary of her birth.
Wednesday marks the 100th birthday of the late author, Alex Haley. Haley died at the age of 70 on February 10, 1992, in Seattle but part of his work from his popular story about family history stemmed from Maryland.
Leadership with the Walters Art Museum published findings Monday about its founders' support for Confederate causes.
When leaders of Baltimore's historic Memorial Episcopal Church learned of its surprising ties to slavery, they voted to remove the plaques honoring its founders. But it didn't stop there; they're committing $500,000 in reparations over the next five years.
An 8-foot (2.4 meters) tall whipping post was removed from a Delaware county courthouse square Wednesday after activists said the post was a reminder of racial discrimination.
Delaware officials are set to remove a whipping post that was historically used to hold people as they were publicly lashed for committing crimes.
Across the nation and in Maryland, countless Americans celebrated Juneteenth Friday, the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.
The school said its Hallowed Ground Project is designed to educate students about the largely-forgotten history of enslaved people who once lived on what is now its campus.
Tuesday marked the 170th anniversary of Harriet Tubman's self-liberation from her enslavement on the Eastern Shore.
A heartwarming image of a little girl reaching out to touch the hand of Harriet Tubman in a Maryland mural has gone viral.
St. John's United Methodist celebrated the big milestone Sunday with a special celebration service, with pastors and parishioners from the past as well as elected leaders.
Officials said that while student referendums help express student perspectives, they "do not create university policy and are not binding on the university."
Georgetown University students are considering a fee benefiting the descendants of enslaved people sold to pay off the school's debts.
The family of the chief justice who presided over the Supreme Court 160 years ago apologized to the family of a slave who sued for his freedom.
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is opening a new exhibit exploring the struggles and achievements of one slave family in Maryland before and after the Civil War.
Maryland is celebrating the 150th anniversary marking the end of slavery in the state, a milestone that came after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Media advisers from the United States and around the world are heading to Nigeria to help find nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted by a terrorist group.
All aboard on a trip through black history. Penn Station celebrates contributions to the railroad from former workers.
Several months before the U.S. Civil War, Maryland and three other states voted for a constitutional amendment protecting their rights to allow slavery. This year lawmakers could rescind that vote.
In 2007, the Annapolis City Council passed a bill apologizing for slavery. The legislation also called for a time of education in the last week of October.
Crews are installing two large artifacts inside the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture while it's still under construction on the National Mall.
New research has found that the red sandstone for one of the oldest buildings on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Castle, was quarried by slaves.
This week marks 22 years since authorities found the body of a Baltimore federal prosecutor stabbed more than 30 times in a creek in rural Pennsylvania.
Howard County's Jewish community is celebrating a big milestone: 40 years since the county's first Chabad came to be.
Incarcerated individuals were transferred from a Maryland correctional facility in Baltimore after concerns were raised about the structure of the building, according to the State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS).
The suspect charged in the deadly shooting of a man at the MGM National Harbor is being held without bail.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The first accumulating snow of the season is winding down. Leftover flurries, freezing drizzle and slick spots continue.
This week marks 22 years since authorities found the body of a Baltimore federal prosecutor stabbed more than 30 times in a creek in rural Pennsylvania.
The suspect charged in the deadly shooting of a man at the MGM National Harbor is being held without bail.
Howard County's Jewish community is celebrating a big milestone: 40 years since the county's first Chabad came to be.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ visits Krampus Haunted House at East Point Mall in Baltimore.
Boumi Shriners held their third annual FEZtival of Trees in Baltimore.
Black Barn Alpacas in Maryland will host "Fleece" Navidad in Finksburg.
WJZ is at BLK Swan in Baltimore to learn about the return of their Jazz Brunch event.
Martin's West in Maryland has the secret to the best Thanksgiving mac and cheese.
Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers — six MVPs between them — have remarkably never faced each other. It's finally happening this weekend.
The Baltimore Ravens extended tight end Mark Andrews' contract by three more years, the team announced on Wednesday.
Reliever Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $28 million, two-year contract on Monday, a deal that includes a player option for 2027.
Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, and the Bengals snapped Baltimore's five-game winning streak with a 32-14 win over the fumble-prone Ravens.
Olympic Gold medalist and Maryland native Quincy Wilson has committed to the University of Maryland's Track and Field Program, Head Coach Andrew Valmon announced.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
Federal immigration authorities said Wednesday they have paused processing requests from Afghan nationals, after a man from Afghanistan was identified as the suspect in the D.C. National Guard shooting.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Arctic cold weather is expected to return to Maryland next week.
The first accumulating snow of the season is winding down in the Baltimore area. Leftover flurries, freezing drizzle and slick spots continue.
Parts of Maryland saw light snow and accumulation on Friday morning. Cold temperatures are expected to return to the region next week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Snow, frigid temperatures on Friday in Maryland
Arctic cold weather is expected to return to Maryland next week.
Legislation was introduced to designate the Museum of the Blind People’s Movement as a national museum.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office identified the Baltimore County Police officers involved in the deadly shooting of a 31-year-old man.
The Howard County Jewish community is gearing up for a huge Hanukkah celebration.
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