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Each one of the portraits are of people from West Africa who were taken from their homes and forced into the Middle Passage Atlantic slave trade.
If you're heading to DC, some of the Smithsonian museums are back open.
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant were founding donors for the 2016 opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. and the NBA legend even donated his jersey after a moving visit to the museum.
Tickets won't be required for the month of September for those looking to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has been dedicated to Oprah Winfrey.
A symbol of hate was discovered inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
A noose was found inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) on Wednesday, according to museum officials.
Although the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opens Saturday in the heart of Washington, its neighboring state of Maryland has a strong presence.
When the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture opens this week alongside the Washington Monument and the National Museum of American History, it will firmly -- and finally -- anchor the black experience in the nation's narrative.
Crews are installing two large artifacts inside the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture while it's still under construction on the National Mall.
Oprah Winfrey is giving $12 million to a museum being built on Washington's National Mall that will document African-American life.
The Smithsonian Institution is requesting an increase of $59 million in President Barack Obama's budget proposal for new education programs and to continue building a new black history museum on the National Mall.
Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas is donating personal items to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The Turkish Embassy is hosting another season of jazz concerts in Washington to help mark the groundbreaking next week of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has acquired two robes of the Ku Klux Klan to be shown in its future home on the National Mall.
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is opening on the National Mall, where visitors can learn about Colombia, the Peace Corps and the history of rhythm and blues music.
Multiple people had to be taken to the hospital after a two-alarm fire incident in Essex on Friday night.
Baltimore police are advising residents in the Charles Village area to be more vigilant, as an increased number of burglaries have taken place.
Three members of the Zizians, a cultlike group linked to six deaths across the U.S., were granted permission to work together for their upcoming Maryland trial on trespassing, weapons and drug charges.
A federal appeals court denied a request to rehear the appeal of former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's perjury and mortgage fraud case, according to court documents.
Pickleball is quickly becoming a go-to fitness option for seniors in Baltimore County.
A federal appeals court denied a request to rehear former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's perjury and mortgage fraud case, according to court documents.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, with a greater chance of accumulating snow on the eastern shore.
One man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in Southwest Baltimore Thursday night.
Multiple people have been transported to the hospital following a two-alarm fire incident in Essex.
Maryland recorded 25 cold-related deaths so far this winter, according to a report released on Jan. 10 by the State Department of Health.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/16/2026
Maryland could see some light snowfall and rain showers on Saturday as two weather systems move into the area.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, with a greater chance of accumulating snow on the eastern shore.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
Light rail stops between Falls Road and Camden Station closed until Monday for construction
Former Baltimore City school principal, Ian Roberts, reaches plea deal in federal criminal case
One man was killed, and two others were wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in Southwest Baltimore Thursday night, according to police.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/16/2026
Former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reportedly accepting a deal to become the New York Giants head coach sent shockwaves through the NFL, and we break it all down on this week’s episode of Purple Playbook. WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith react to the Harbaugh news, reveal their top 5 head coaching candidates for the Ravens opening, and discuss what direction Baltimore should take next. #BaltimoreRavens #JohnHarbaugh #LamarJackson #RavensFlock #NewYorkGiants #NFLNews