WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2025
For over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
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For over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
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.
Harford County Councilmember Aaron Penman is fighting a court order filed by county executive Bob Cassilly that would remove him from office because of his employment with the sheriff's department.
Dr. Myrian Rogers, the superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, unveiled a proposed $2.98 billion operating budget.
Maryland's second case of the H5N1 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Queen Anne's County, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Barstool Sports President Dave Portnoy recently visited Baltimore to review some of the best pizza the city has to offer.
The United States is one step closer to joining 138 countries where graphic warnings on cigarette packages are required, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
A recently proposed bill would require Baltimore City schools to analyze attendance data from the 2023-24 school year in an effort to address student absenteeism.
Arctic air returns to Maryland; even colder weather expected next week.
The state faces a $2.7 billion deficit, its largest in 20 years.
Barstool Sports President Dave Portnoy recently visited Baltimore to review some of the best pizza the city has to offer.
Baltimore Ravens fans are taking their playoff fever to Buffalo where the divisional round will be held this weekend.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Mary Hastler, CEO of Harford County Public Library, joins us with a breakdown on all the fun that will be happening like scavenger hunts, dance parties, parachute and puppet play, a prince/princess/superhero parade and a superhero training course.
Lenore is the sweetest pup you'll meet. She is a ball of energy that loves to cuddle and play, and has positive interactions with kids. If you are looking for a sweet soul to love, Lenore is your girl.
Owner Jackie Mearman joins us with her story on how she got started, the big move to R. House, and their new business hours which are now from 7AM-8PM.
Joseph Shojamanesh joins us with a delicious spread of King Cake, beignets, and King Cake flavored coffees that are available from now until Fat Tuesday at all PJ's locations.
Highlands School Head of School Claudia Nachtigal joins us with information on when the change takes place, and how the decrease will help parents when choosing the right education for their child.
Birdland, here's your chance to mingle with the Baltimore Orioles.
Andrew Kittredge and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday.
When the Baltimore Ravens were eliminated in last year's AFC title game, their 37 pass attempts yielded only 10 points.
The Baltimore Ravens will head to Buffalo next weekend to play the Bills in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs in a battle of MVP frontrunners.
The Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Saturday night to advance to the second round of the AFC playoffs.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
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
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 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.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Bitter cold temperatures coming back to Maryland
Blast of frigid temps return to Maryland
Arctic cold temperatures returning to Maryland
The Arctic chill has returned to Maryland, with temperatures tonight expected to dip into the teens and twenties across the region. Skies will remain mostly clear, but wind chills by Wednesday morning will plunge into the single digits and teens.
Arctic air returns to Maryland; even colder weather expected next week.
Bitter cold temperatures coming back to Maryland
Maryland's second H5N1 bird flu detected on poultry farm
Baltimore County schools superintendent recommends $2.98 billion budget
Harford County councilmember fights court order over office, job
Baltimore Ravens fans ready to take playoff fever into Buffalo