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01/17/2026

Bars, Beats & Black History: The Culture in Conversation—an evening where music history and storytelling come together.

The program will include a screening of the documentary Tale of the Tape, a special preview of the trailer This Thing of Ours—The Golden Era of Morgan State University, and a lively panel discussion exploring culture, creativity, and legacy.
Register here: https://alumniconnect.morgan.edu/e/bars-beats-black-history-the-culture-in-conversation/

01/14/2026

Inside Morgan Sports w/host Lamont Germany, co-host Frank Johnson III & guest author Marty McNair. 01-14-26.

01/14/2026

Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.

Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died. She was 86. Her 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement.

01/13/2026

The 2026 Tiny Desk Contest is now officially open for entries!

The 2026 Tiny Desk Contest, our annual search for the next great undiscovered artist, is now officially open for entries.

01/12/2026

The R&B singer transforms the Tiny Desk into his own version of a jazz club, reimaging songs in ways we've never heard before.

01/12/2026

"I couldn't afford to wait for Congress to make up their minds and come to an agreement."

While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies, many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.

01/12/2026

Eleven-year-old Athena Brown is already changing the world, one book at a time.

The Reading Queens: How an 11-Year-Old Is Turning Reading Into Action Published January 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM EST Listen • 8:47 WEAA host and 11-year-old Athena Brown Eleven-year-old Athena Brown is already changing the world, one book at a time.The Baltimore native created The Reading Queens, a boo...

01/12/2026

Several Baltimore County businesses targeted by string of reported break-ins

According to a social media post, the businesses included Franco's Italian Bistro, El Guapo, Painted Whims and Blue Iris.

01/09/2026

Artscape Returns Memorial Day Weekend With Star-Studded Headliners

The Roots will headline Artscape on Saturday, May 23, with Stephanie Mills closing out the festival on Sunday, May 24.

01/09/2026

• • As soon as stepped behind the Desk, donning a beautiful silver dress and a bright, warm smile, it was apparent that we were about to witness a star shine 🌟⁠
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01/09/2026

😍 Coco Jones didn’t just step behind the Tiny Desk — she owned it. ✨

As soon as Coco Jones stepped behind the Desk, donning a beautiful silver dress and a bright, warm smile, it was apparent that we were about to witness a star shine.

01/09/2026