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Memes, gifs and vaccine clapbacks: How the Baltimore Health Department is making public health messaging fun

In the past week, @BMore_Healthy has been racking up praise — and calls for a pay raise — for its expert use of memes, gifs and epidemiologist-approved graphics to share the latest public health information and encourage Baltimore residents to get the COVID vaccine.

Baltimore Sun

The Guys Behind “Ginger Ale Can’t Cure COVID, Derrick!” Explain All

“We’re not trying to insult your grandmother here. Grandma had a great point.”

Slate Magazine

'Salad doesn't cure COVID, Connor': Baltimore vaccine campaign goes viral for being 'authentic'

The Baltimore City Health Department has created funny memes to help spread information about COVID-19 and the vaccines.

USA TODAY

‘What the FAQ is delta?’: The story behind Baltimore’s viral initiative to promote vaccination - WTOP News

The Baltimore City, Maryland, health department has turned to humorous infographics to help encourage vaccination and address other important pandemic topics.

WTOP News

TX Lt Gov Dan Patrick Found The Real Origin Of COVID, And It Is Black People

This fuckin' guy ...

Wonkette

Diversifying the Police Force Won’t End Police Violence

Hiring a diverse police force may change what cops look like, but it doesn't change what policing means and does.

Truthout

Raising a Controversy - Baltimore Magazine

Marylanders love their flag. But do they know its association with the Confederate cause?

Baltimore Magazine

WATCH: White high school student in Nazi jacket gets punched by black classmate

A viral video filmed inside a Denver high school shows a white student wearing a Nazi uniform jacket getting punched by his black classmate -- and research into the white student's background showed he posed with other anti-Semitic memorabilia.The Denver Post reported that the video shared by Baltim...

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Student in Nazi jacket punched by black peer

It’s been three months since a black student in Colorado reportedly punched a white student wearing a Nazi jacket in the face, but the incident has only come to light after a video of the fight went viral this week.

Denver 7 Colorado News

Viral video shows Mountain Vista High School student known for wearing Nazi garb being punched in the face by a black student

A previously unreported video of a black Mountain Vista High School student punching a white student wearing Nazi garb has gone viral this week even though the incident happened in August, leaving …

The Denver Post

Black high school student seen in viral video punching classmate who had worn Nazi jacket

A video surfaced this week depicting a black high school student in Colorado punching a white classmate known for wearing Nazi garb.The black student at Mountain Vista High School reportedly confro…

The Hill

Student in Nazi jacket punched by black peer

It’s been three months since a black student in Colorado reportedly punched a white student wearing a Nazi jacket in the face, but the incident has only come to light after a video of the fight went viral this week.

WGBA NBC 26 in Green Bay

Student Known to Dress up as Nazi Punched in The Face by Black Student

Video of a Black high school student in Colorado punching a White student, who’s known for wearing Nazi attire, has gone viral on Twitter.

Ebony

Black Colorado Student Charged with Assault After Punching White Student Doing Doing KKK-Themed Pose

It's been three months since two Colorado students duked it out in the schoolyard after one of them who was known for wearing Nazi regalia struck a pose

Atlanta Black Star

High School student known for wearing Nazi garb is punched in the face

Two Colorado high school students brawled in the yard after one of them who was wearing Nazi regalia struck a pose symbolic of the Ku Klux Klan. A black student knocked a white kid to the ground.

Mail Online

Video: White High School Student Known For Wearing Nazi Garb Punched By Black Classmate

A video of a black high school student punching a white student known for wearing Nazi garb has gone viral four months after the incident.

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Trump Administration Faces EO Setbacks in Four Courts

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has granted an emergency motion to stay the removal of immigrants and refugees detained and prevented from entering the United States as a result of President Trump's executive order.

Lawfare

#LaunchPodcast Episode: 42 Artists Compound - talking Vector Graphics with Ben

Have you seen the art on the walls at Launch Workplaces? This week we get a chance to talk to Ben Young Savage about his work and the amazing artist network that is the Artists Compound. LIVE event on

SoundCloud

Benjamin Jancewicz Interview by Aikira King on Be Exposed Radio Open House MEDIA EDITION 02 18 2017

Interview on Be Exposed Radio Baltimore with Aikira King

SoundCloud

Benjamin Jancewicz on W.E.I.R.D. Radio at the Be Exposed Radio Open House

Interview by TC on Be Exposed Radio Open House MEDIA EDITION 02 18 2017

SoundCloud

The RelationSHIFT Experience with Changa Bell, March 8

This week on the RelationSHIFT Experience, host Changa Bell goes into the depths of a subject that we often only discuss (if at all) in the privacy of our homes, and amongst our trusted friends — the

SoundCloud

22 teens of color have gone missing in D.C.—and Black Caucus wants answers

Activists worry #MissingDCGirls could be victims of sex trafficking.

The Daily Dot

#LovingDay: Fathers talk to their bi-racial sons about identity and perception

Six fathers open up about the complexities of talking to their bi-racial sons about identity, perception, and dealing with law enforcement.

NBC News

Today's fathers are a new species, and may not need a Best Dad mug

Shoppers this Father’s Day might be more inclined to skip the fishing poles in favor of men’s grooming kits or even yoga mats.

NBC News

Viral Twitter Thread Points Out the Hidden Racism In a State Flag

Hidden history is everywhere—and it's not always good.

ATTN:

Dispatches from Baltimore Ceasefire

Even shooters say they could use a break from the violence, Baltimore Ceasefire organizer Erricka Bridgeford says at the Community Mediation Center two weeks...

Baltimore Sun

Does Maryland's Flag Have Confederate Ties? Social Media Campaign Sparks Controversy

What do you know about the history of the Maryland flag?

baltimore.cbslocal.com

Is the Maryland flag "half Confederate?"

It all started with this tweet to protest a new HBO show called "Confederate." A Maryland man stated his State's flag is "half-confederate."

YouTube

VERIFY: Yes, Maryland's state flag has a Confederate symbol

The flag of the Old Line State has drawn controversy for its Civil War ties.

wusa9.com

Activist draws attention to Maryland flag's Confederate ties during #NoConfederate campaign

Maryland activist Benjamin Jancewicz brought attention to the issue with the #NoConfederate hashtag

Baltimore Sun

Gov. Hogan: No plans to change Maryland state flag

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) - After several activists took issue with the Maryland state flag for having ties to the Confederacy, Gov. Larry Hogan and Speaker of the House Michael Busch both publicly said there are no plans to change it.Not only is the Maryland

WBFF

People Are Losing Their Minds That Confederate Symbols Are Hidden in This Liberal State's Flag | IJR %

The state flag is not the only icon in the state facing Confederacy critiques.

IJR

Why is there a petition to keep Maryland's flag?

A petition to keep the Maryland flag is lighting up the internet.

YouTube

Petition to keep Maryland flag gets support, but who wants it gone?

A petition to keep the Maryland flag is lighting up the internet. It has the support of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and about 50,000 people in just a few days. But, is anyone actually asking to change the flag?

wusa9.com

Baltimore Fishbowl | Hogan Defends Md. Flag After Controversy Over Confederate Ties -

Rest assured, Maryland flag protectors: The governor has no intention of changing the state banner. Responding to a petition started late last week by

Baltimore Fishbowl

Leftists Launch Attack on Maryland State Flag Calling It 'Confederate Symbol'

Every few years, liberals launch an attack on the Maryland State flag because they claim it is somehow a "secret" Confederate flag.

Breitbart

Editorial: Take pride in Maryland flag and its symbolism of unity

Baltimore Sun

Flag Waving: Red Maryland responds to Rascovar - MarylandReporter.com

It was only a matter of time before Barry Rascovar jumped to the defense of the radical left when it comes to our efforts to protect our state flag. For a guy who vilely attacked Governor Hogan when he had cancer, we're only surprised it took him so long to attack a movement that is supported…

MarylandReporter.com

Flag Waving: Red Maryland responds to Rascovar - MarylandReporter.com

It was only a matter of time before Barry Rascovar jumped to the defense of the radical left when it comes to our efforts to protect our state flag. For a guy who vilely attacked Governor Hogan when he had cancer, we're only surprised it took him so long to attack a movement that is supported…

MarylandReporter.com

Rev. Al Sharpton Rallies 1,000 Ministers For Historic Interfaith March On Washington

It is being held on the anniversary of the day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

HuffPost

Brian Griffiths: Why we moved to protect state flag

The Sun’s reporting seems a likely precursor to changing the flag, as had happened with similar reporting on other symbols. So we decided to pre-emptively work to protect the flag.

Capital Gazette

Listen to the entire Snap Judgment episode "The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 2)

On the next all-NEW Snap Judgment ..."The Bear, The Goose and The Whale (Part 2)." Amazing stories from the animal kingdom.

SoundCloud

10 Emerging Contemporary Artists From Baltimore to Know

Ever wonder what's going on art-wise in Baltimore? Here, discover 10 emerging contemporary artists from Baltimore.

Culture Trip

Baltimore, squeegee boys and a robbery — in perspective

Eventually, the kid who took my bag came back out, and began kicking my car. “Why don't you get the F*** out of here?” he screamed.

Baltimore Sun

Why Every Marketer Should Be Keeping Up With the Evolution of Messaging Apps

One of the byproducts of consumers moving away from desktop access to the Web via their smartphones is that they augment their email (and the occasional phone call) with mobile messaging apps.

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Baltimore Mayoral Race Recap- McKesson for Mayor

With seven weeks before the polls open up to elect a new Baltimore City mayor, nine candidates took the stage at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University to discuss issues of economic development, education, police policies and housing, Thursday night. Compared to the eight other candidates on stage, though, one...

The Spokesman

Why the most prominent Black Lives Matter activist can't get elected

The prominent activist is the biggest name in the Baltimore mayor's race. Why is he getting crushed?

Mother Jones

TCK TALENT: Benjamin Jancewicz, missionary kid, socially responsible graphic designer and pioneering vector artist

Columnist Elizabeth (Lisa) Liang’s guest this month is an adult Missionary Kid (and Third Culture Kid) who expresses his creativity as a visual artist. Welcome back, readers. Today’s ATCK int…

The Displaced Nation

Spiritual Bypass Bypasses Justice: Can We Make Buddhist Communities More Authentic?

HuffPost

Mother goes viral for saying God 'called her bluff' when daughter married a black man

She has since apologized for her words and says she 'is a work in progress.'

The Daily Dot

Messiah College's The Bridge magazine - Summer 2016

The Bridge is the quarterly magazine of Messiah College. As the name conveys, The Bridge magazine connects alumni, parents, donors and friends with Messiah College through news, alumni profiles and features for readers’ enjoyment and information.

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Artist, designer, entrepreneur

Alum builds Zerflin, a global design firm

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Oct 11 - Changa Bell, Dr. Ray Winbush & Benjamin Jancewicz discuss misogyny, sexism, Trump

Recorded, mixed, and property of WEAA 88.9 and First Edition In the wake of the unearthing of Donald Drumpf’s lewd comments from 2005, Yoes hosts a conversation about misogyny, sexism and sexual assa

SoundCloud

The Queen and I: Why Did I Live While Korryn Gaines Died?

On August 1, 2016, Korryn Gaines and her five-year-old son were shot by police, killing her and seriously injuring him. Less than two…

Medium

[Paint A Different Picture] How The Unfortunate Death Of Korryn Gaines Evoked Togetherness [Written By Shae McCoy]

Say what you want about Korryn Gaines but, her passing brought many people together and brought awareness to other important issues that we may not have paid attention to before. I’ll be the …

Uncommonrealist

Baltimore Fishbowl | Thursday Night Protests Against Trump Disruptive, But Largely Peaceful -

Photo by Benjamin Jancewicz Last night, city residents swarmed Charles Street and moved down to the Inner Harbor and M&T Bank Stadium to express their

Baltimore Fishbowl

Baltimore Gangs Bloods, Crips, & Black Guerilla Family Say They Never Wanted To Harm Police

As protests spiraled into riots the day Freddie Gray was laid to rest, the Baltimore Police Department issued an alarming alert. The police force had "received credible information that members of various gangs" were teaming up to harm police…

Bustle

ERR Baltimore'is: ametivõimude ja kohalike elanike suhted on üsna pingelised

USA-s Baltimore'i linnas eile toimunud rahutuste järel tulid täna sajad inimesed välja vabatahtlikena oma linnaosades koristama.

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10 Most Amazingly Bizarre Paintings of Obama on Etsy

As Houston Press' bizarre Etsy art expert, I thought I'd see how a nation of crafty lunatics would portray our commander-in-chief. The answer is somewhere between "awesomely" and "needs medication badly." Mike and Mollie took the title commander-in-chief a little too literally, and here we have Barack Obama looking like...

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