Black owned businesses

How are how Black-owned businesses leading the revitalization of Baltimore’s downtown neighborhoods?

We’ll go On the Record with ‘Birds of Urban Baltimore’ to learn how to recognize and nourish migratory avian visitors passing through Baltimore this spring. Plus, we hear how the ‘BlackOak Collective’ is working to strengthen the representation of Black people in environmental careers.

It’s been over a month since Lexington Market’s grand opening at its new location. Various merchants share how things are going at the historic market.

As Maryland Democrats, including Gov. Wes Moore, mull ways to improve state contracting participation for small, women and minority-owned businesses, these bills could end up on the governor’s desk.

The unmistakable sound of a dirt-bike engine also conjures a picture in many people’s minds,] … a stereotype. Brittany Young is transforming that image. She engages young people in STEM subjects as they ride, repair and design dirt bikes. She tells us how!

Jamye Wooten saw a gap: Black-led nonprofits in Baltimore lacked funds, resources and networking connections, yet they were duplicating services. Wooten created Cllctivly to uplift Black Genius and re-frame the narrative of his hometown.

Skin disease doesn’t look the same on everyone. We meet a software engineer who uses artificial intelligence for a diagnostic app that will allow users to better recognize abnormalities on Black skin. And a dermatologist raises awareness of the needs of patients of color.

Two social justice activists are using home-building and home ownership to give Black women and low-resource communities new opportunities to gain financial security.

There are big plans under way in Downtown West Baltimore. And small business is leading the charge. We hear from the head of Baltimore Development Corporation and two new brick and mortar store owners on Howard St.

Baltimore Mayor Jack Young announced a $2 million grant fund for small businesses today. The fund aims to help businesses reopen safely and recover from…