Chidi Onwuanibe 'carrying on a torch' by winning WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2024
McDonogh freshman Chidi Onwuanibe spoke with WJZ about the thought process behind his award-winning essay and his bright future ahead.
McDonogh freshman Chidi Onwuanibe spoke with WJZ about the thought process behind his award-winning essay and his bright future ahead.
The fire department is working to bridge the diversity gap by offering training to high schoolers, increasing their chance of joining the fire department after graduation.
The plan is to restore the historical Public School 103 on Division Street, which has sat vacant in the Upton community for decades.
Baltimore was home to Negro League baseball teams. Of the various teams, the Baltimore Black Sox are arguably the most well-known team.
Grab your popcorn, sit down and relax because this story goes beyond the big screen.
Playwright Lynn Nottage is the only woman in history to win two Pulitzer Prizes for drama.
The keys to unlocking the doors of Black history may not rest in the pages of school history books, but rather in segregated schools made for Black children.
During the oppressive era of Jim Crow Laws, Black people were often excluded from public beaches along the Chesapeake Bay.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is the first African American history wax museum in the nation.
In August, AFRO newspaper will celebrate 132 years since John Murphy Sr. borrowed $200 from his wife Martha to buy and found Baltimore's Black newspaper.
As WJZ continues to celebrate Black History Month, we celebrate a local artist who just painted a mural that pays tribute to hip-hop.
Sanaa Chege, a diver for Seneca Valley High School, has released "A Diver Like Me," a narrative drawn from her own journey in a sport where she often found herself as the only Black competitor at meets.
For more than 40 years, Chief Nurse Diane Johnson was the heartbeat of the hospital.
Motor House has become a space for local artists to create and share their art.
Mary Wilson worked at the Maryland Zoo for 38 years was one of the few people of color working in zoology and now her legacy lives on through this scholar program.
Black Acres Roastery is serving up more than just coffee.
In Baltimore, Waller Gallery features the work of local Black artists, and the impact it has on the community.
Morgan State University is home to Maryland's only four-year interior design program.
Naomi Winston has published a dozen coloring books since 2019 to help children see themselves and learn about others.
For over 30 years, we have asked Maryland high school students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
If you ask Tyrone "Muggsy Bogues," his long and prosperous NBA career was anything but an underdog story.
Amazon is donating thousands of dollars to the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore.
Capping off Black History Month, the University of Maryland celebrated the naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall.
A Baltimore woman started Deddle's Donuts with a food truck and a dream.
Under Armour and the Aspen Institute are teaming up for the State of Play Summit.
"Four more years." That's what supporters of Mayor Brandon Scott were chanting last night as the AP projected he would win his re-election bid.
The alarming trend of juveniles stealing Hyundais and Kias continues, this time in Harford County.
A group of residents in Harford County rallied at a community meeting Wednesday evening calling on local officials to prevent any future zoning changes to a local airport.
With the NTSB preliminary report comes several questions about the legal fallout after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
With the NTSB preliminary report comes several questions about the legal fallout after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
After a brief break in the rain Thursday and Friday, more rain arrives just in time for the weekend.
The Baltimore Ravens know their schedule for the entire 2024 NFL season.
Under Armour and the Aspen Institute are teaming up for the State of Play Summit.
"Four more years." That's what supporters of Mayor Brandon Scott were chanting last night as the AP projected he would win his re-election bid.
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan won the GOP primary for the open seat in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.
Dozens of U.S. Naval Academy freshmen, known as plebes, gathered around a 21-foot-tall obelisk covered in lard Wednesday morning in Annapolis.
Brandon Scott has won the Democratic nomination in the Baltimore mayoral race, the Associated Press has called.
Polls across Maryland are closed and results for the 2024 primary election are pouring in.
Voter turnout this year was very low during Tuesday's Maryland Primary Election Day, according to election officials.
In honor of Preakness 149, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery is releasing “Preakness Cream Ale”
Huber's ideal horse name would confuse the crowds, while Meg, Sina and Tim's fit their own personalities!
Part 1 of the Blue Bloods finale airs this Friday night
There are as many as two or three of these car events a month in the summer, Rick Hutzell reports.
Naan is the ultimate best boi, in the words of the SPCA. His favorite activities include cuddling with his siblings, running around, playing with toys, and screaming at you for attention.
Adley Rutschman's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Baltimore a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, enabling the Orioles — yet again — to avoid a sweep.
The Baltimore Ravens know their schedule for the entire 2024 NFL season.
Preakness favorite Muth, trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, was declared out of Saturday's race after
The home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown had become something of an eyesore, far from the glitzy palace of Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.
The Baltimore Orioles have postponed Tuesday's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays because of inclement weather.
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan won the GOP primary for the open seat in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.
Brandon Scott has won the Democratic nomination in the Baltimore mayoral race, the Associated Press has called.
Polls across Maryland are closed and results for the 2024 primary election are pouring in.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
Voter turnout this year was very low during Tuesday's Maryland Primary Election Day, according to election officials.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
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.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
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.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
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.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
After a brief break in the rain Thursday and Friday, more rain arrives just in time for the weekend.
Unfortunately, rain is likely for Preakness Day. Expect a muddy track with chances for rain throughout the morning and afternoon hours.
Rain showers in your Wednesday forecast
Rain chances increase this evening, overnight and Wednesday. More wet weather expected for Preakness.
Widespread rain will continue across the region
State of Play Summit seeks to improve Baltimore youth's well-being
Mayor Brandon Scott on track to win re-election bid, according to AP
Harford County experiencing alarming uptick in auto theft
West Edmondson residents facing food desert, local Giant shutting down
State of Maryland considering legal action in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse