Throughout the years, African-American artists have made history at the Oscars. In honor of Black History Month and Sunday’s Academy Awards, this graphic represents a timeline of the African-American actors, songwriters, directors and producers who were the first to win in their respective categories.
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360 video: Oyster aquaculture seeks to preserve Eastern Shore industry
HOOPERS ISLAND, Maryland – Disease and pollution destroyed the Chesapeake Bay oyster population, leaving it at about one percent of historic levels. Scientists, politicians and watermen are exploring aquaculture as a way to help rebuild the population and preserve the Eastern Shore way of life.
Katsucon conventiongoers invade Maryland’s National Harbor
Anime, comic-book, and superhero enthusiasts put on their best garb to attend the 2017 Katsucon convention in National Harbor.
State lawmakers asked to help with battle against skyrocketing drug prices
ANNAPOLIS–Imagine having a life threatening condition and not being able to afford the cost of your prescription drugs? That’s a very real problem for many Marylanders. The legislature is being asked to approve a series of bills aimed at providing…
Twitter users in Maryland react to #DayWithoutImmigrants
Twitter users in Maryland comment on the “Day Without Immigrants” movement; a response to President Trump’s proposed immigration policies.
Maryland’s Black History: Harry A. Cole
February is #BlackHistoryMonth and many influential African-Americans have called Maryland home. Meet Harry A. Cole., a man that paved the way for blacks in the courtroom.
Maryland Democrats join in pressuring White House on Russia
WASHINGTON – Maryland lawmakers on Wednesday joined Democratic efforts in Congress on several fronts to hold the Trump administration accountable on its policies toward Russia and controversial dealings with that nation’s officials. House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, introduced bipartisan…
Maryland Democrats press for Flynn-Russia probe
WASHINGTON – Maryland Democratic lawmakers whose committees have jurisdiction over foreign policy and investigations on Tuesday urged a probe into the resignation of national security adviser Gen. Michael Flynn and the full scope of the Trump administration’s dealings with Russia.…
Majority of Americans hope to receive chocolate on Valentine’s Day
According to the National Confectioners Association, most Americans want to receive chocolate on Valentine’s Day.
Kids talk: Valentine’s Day
Kids give their thoughts on what makes for a good Valentine’s Day gift