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King's poise, promise take center stage

In re-enactment, youths learn of rights leader's struggles, hopes You're never too young to start learning the lessons of history.

Dixon endorses Barack Obama

Mayor says Democratic presidential candidate is the 'right person to serve this country' Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon endorsed Sen. Barack Obama yesterday as the Democratic candidate for president.

'Stepping like they mean it'

Thousands defy the cold to mark King's life, legacy Despite numbing cold, thousands of cheering people lined Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Baltimore yesterday to enjoy the annual parade honoring the civil rights pioneer.

Poetry contest open to students

A poetry contest in observance of Black History Month is open to Baltimore public school students in sixth through eighth grades, Mayor Sheila Dixon's office says. Contestants will write a poem about what the African proverb "It Takes a Village ... " means to them. The authors of the top three poems will each receive a laptop computer and a US savings bond. The poems will be published in the Afro American newspaper, and the students will be asked to deliver their poems at the mayor's Black History Month celebration Feb. 16. Information: 410-545-3406. The deadline is Feb. 4.

Surgeon discusses impact of Donda West's death

The plastic surgeon who operated on Kanye West's mother before she died said his practice has been hard hit by bad publicity following her death.

Busta Rhymes sentenced to probation on assault, drunken driving charges

A Manhattan judge sentenced Busta Rhymes to three years' probation and 10 days of community service Wednesday for assaulting his former driver and a fan.

Lil Wayne booked on drug charges

Lil Wayne was booked Wednesday in Yuma on three felony drug charges.

'The Color Purple' closes Feb. 24

"The Color Purple" will close Feb. 24 on Broadway after a run of more than two years.

Honoring heritage during Black History Month

With the second month of the year comes a time for remembrance, education, honor and celebration. Ranging from art exhibits and films to concerts and storytelling events, the local scene offers a place for everyone to appreciate Black History Month.

Wesley Snipes acquitted of tax fraud, but convicted of failing to file a tax return

Action star Wesley Snipes was found not guilty of federal tax-fraud and conspiracy charges Friday, but was convicted on three misdemeanor counts of failing to file a tax return.