Stephanie Gaines-Bryant

Bowie State University in Prince George's County was founded in 1865, making it the oldest and first historically Black university in Maryland.

After losing his son to suicide in 2020, Anthony Britton started the Hope and Encouragement Foundation which aims to partner with reputable mental health professionals to bring needed services to the Maryland community.

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She said the leadership skills she learned at Hampton's ROTC program helped shape her into who she is today.

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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and WTOP is celebrating the Autism Society of Maryland, which helps autistic adults find success in the workplace.

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How a Largo, Maryland-based therapist uses sand tray therapy to help people address mental health issues.

Dr. Asha Subramanian, a family physician, leads the nonprofit Walk With A Doc program in Wheaton, Maryland.

That's why the men of Capitol Heights, Maryland-based Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Chi Sigma Chapter are urging Black men to get tested.