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Baltimore is a city full of neighborhoods with distinct personalities -- from quirky to conventional, from historic to … not so historic. Architecturally speaking, there are absolute gems … as well as diamonds in the rough. Doors Open Baltimore offers a daylong opportunity to explore a few of the city's most interesting buildings. Lauren Bostic Hill, Executive Director for The American Institute of Architects, Baltimore Chapter and Baltimore Architecture foundation and Nakita Reed, board president of the Baltimore Architecture Foundation, offer some highlights. Links: Doors Open Baltimore, Baltimore Heritage.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Welcome to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast! On today's show, we're joined by letterman offensive lineman Hunter Kelly (0:56) and Baltimore Chapter President Hunter Davey (20:49). Hunter Kelly was a member of the 2016 Big Ten Championship squad, a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and most recently played for the Massachusetts Pirates in the Indoor Football League. He discussed what it was like to get the chance to play football at Penn State after growing up as a huge fan of the Nittany Lions, how he excelled as an athlete and as a student, the work he put in to earn a scholarship, his experiences in arena football, and the significance of alumni support.Follow Hunter on X-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hunter Davey has been heavily involved as an alumni volunteer since graduating from Penn State in 2019 with a degree in chemical engineering. Having been named as a member of our Young Alumni Ambassador class of 2019-20, Hunter is now serving as the President of our Baltimore Chapter. We talked with Hunter about what made Penn State the school for him, the many events and activities of the Baltimore Chapter, his role as chapter president, how our alumni chapters can be a bridge to connect Penn Staters with each other, and what he's up to professionally as an account manager with Ecolab. Get involved with the Baltimore Chapter:WebsiteFacebookInstagramX

This week's episode features a conversation with Baltimore architect, Melanie Ray, of Hord Coplan Macht. We cover her journey into the profession, the impact NOMA has had on her career and various tips for students pursuing architecture.Links:Bmore NOMATangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Melanie RayMelanie is a licensed architect and Associate in the Affordable Housing studio at Hord Coplan Macht in Baltimore, MD. Since graduating from Penn State's architecture program in 2015, she has worked on various market-rate and affordable mixed-use housing projects, as well as community development projects in Baltimore city and beyond. She is the 424th living black woman licensed in the US to practice architecture and seeks to be an active mentor to promote the goal of doubling the number of licensed black architects by 2030. She currently serves as the President of Bmore NOMA, the Baltimore Chapter of NOMA, the Northeast University Liaison for NOMA National, and on the Board of Directors for AIA Baltimore. In addition to her work at HCM, Melanie is a regular volunteer for pro bono design projects through such organizations as Habitat for Humanity and The Neighborhood Design Center, the latter of which she received the Volunteer of the Year Award in June 2020 and also currently serves on the board of directors. Melanie is a certified Fitwel Ambassador and LEED Green Associate. **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**

We begin today with the two leaders of the Baltimore Chapter of the NAACP: the President, Rev. Kobi Little, and Branch Vice President, Joshua Harris. They join Tom to discuss what's top of mind for the local chapter of NAACP. Two recent issues in which the civil rights organization has been vocal include the deal to turn over maintenance of the city's conduit system to its largest user, BGE, and the need for city lawmakers to pass ordinances that would guarantee inclusionary housing in Baltimore. The Rev. Kobi Little and Joshua Harris join us in Studio A.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay: Voices from the Future of the ProfessionFuture leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on race, equity, and architecture.Guests:Leslie Epps, NOMA Student Representative, AIAS & NOMAS Leader at The City College of New YorkSarah Curry, AIAS, Assoc. AIA, NOMABeresford Pratt, AIA, NOMAMelanie Ray, AIA, NOMA, LEED Green Associate, NCARB, Fitwel Amb.Kendall A. Nicholson, Ed.D, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, LEED GALeslie Epps, NOMA Student Representative, AIAS & NOMAS Leader at The City College of New YorkLeslie Epps is an accomplished rising fifth year architecture student at the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture. She has been passionate about architecture for half of her life and is eager to learn more and enact change moving forward in her career. Awarded NOMA Student Member of the Year 2019, Leslie Epps founded the CCNY NOMAS Chapter in 2018 and served as President until early 2020. Epps also received the title of NOMA Student Representative and serves on the NOMA Board of Directors for the role. In the future she aspires to combine architecture with urban planning in an effort to address social issues and ultimately better society. Sarah Curry, AIAS, Assoc. AIA, NOMASarah Curry just finished an exhilarating year of living and working in Washington, DC as the 2019-2020 President of the American Institute of Architecture Students. No matter what her next chapter of life holds, she intends to explore and practice her passions for evidence-based and equitable design while pursuing licensure. None of that work would feel fulfilling though, if she is unable to continue advocating for the underserved and supporting design students and others who are interested in designing responsibly for those who need it the most. Originally from outside of Atlanta, Sarah earned her B.Arch in 2018 from Auburn University and completed her Thesis Design-Build Project at Rural Studio the following year. Her very flexible life plans include going to graduate school, teaching, and eventually enjoying nontraditional practice in the vast field of architecture.Beresford Pratt, AIA, NOMABeresford Pratt is a licensed architect and Associate at Ayers Saint Gross in Baltimore, MD where he has worked on a multitude of education/institutional projects. He is passionate about active learning environments and pipeline initiatives, and he enjoys this cross pollination with his professional work. He is currently serving his second year in the AIA as the Mid Atlantic Young Architects Regional Director in the Young Architects Forum (YAF), and he is currently an editor for the YAF's publication Connection. Beresford is also a co-founder of Baltimore's local chapter of The National Organization of Minority Architects (Bmore NOMA). Beresford sits on the board and is the Communications Chair/Director. Outside of the industry, if he is not playing soccer, he enjoys volunteering his time with the United Way Central Maryland, and he currently sits on the Emerging Leaders United Council.Melanie Ray, AIA, NOMA, LEED Green Associate, NCARB, Fitwel Amb.Melanie Ray is a licensed architect and Associate in the Housing/Mixed-Use studio at Hord Coplan Macht in Baltimore, MD. Since graduating from Penn State's architecture program in 2015, she has worked on various mixed-use and affordable housing projects, as well as community development projects in Baltimore city and beyond. She is the 424th living black woman licensed in the US to practice architecture and seeks to be an active mentor to promote the goal of doubling the number of licensed black architects by 2030. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Baltimore Chapter of NOMA, Bmore NOMA, and the Northeast University Liaison for NOMA National. In addition to her work at HCM, Melanie is a regular volunteer for pro bono design projects through such organizations as The...

I recently gave an online presentation about product overviews and getting started tutorials in API docs, sponsored by the STC Washington, D.C.-Baltimore Chapter. This post provides a recording of the presentation and related details.

In this episode, Philip and Wesley Chandler Wood, a 20 year member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, an African American fraternity started in 1911, discuss the history and legacy of the fraternity's Baltimore Alumni Chapter. For more information on the Baltimore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, visit: https://benchmarkkappas.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artifactual-journey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artifactual-journey/support

How do you fulfill your leadership potential to create the career trajectory you want for your life? Tune in on Tuesday, July 27th, as Angela Raphael details her journey from early careerist to director of operations for a central hospital system. It's one thing to know what you need to do; it's another thing actually to live it.#leadership #leadershipdevelopment #career #success #motivation #employeeengagement #hospital #management #coaching #personalbranding #executivepresencehttps://lnkd.in/e5apvSxBIOAngela Raphael is an experienced healthcare operations leader. Her background within the healthcare administration arena spans over ten years working mainly in non-profit academic medical centers as well as in the consulting arena. Her expertise includes operations, financial oversight, human resource management, and working with multiple stakeholders to drive departmental initiatives. She currently works at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center as the Director of Operations for the Center for Successful Aging. Angela received her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Angela attended The George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC to pursue her master's in healthcare administration.  The graduate program included a one-year residency in which she completed at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Professional associations that Angela is a part of include American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE).  Angela has a passion for making a difference and has held several leadership positions within NAHSE at a local and national level. She has served as the Membership & Communications Chair of the Baltimore Chapter, Co-Chair for the National Mentoring Program, Member of the National Case Competition Planning Committee, Treasurer of the Atlanta Chapter, and most recently as President of the Atlanta Chapter.She is a firm believer health is wealth!

He's a proud postal worker and union man. Well, not just proud. Courtney Jenkins is committed to advancing policies that ensure the next generation of workers enjoy a living wage, benefits and all the privileges of the kinds of union work that contribute to a satisfying working life. At age 31 he ran for Legislative Director to represent 200,000 fellow postal union workers at the national level. The incumbent held the office for more years than Courtney had lived. He didn't win the election, but he did gain a few things. He gained the support of both colleagues and competition. He also gained a new level of confidence in his leadership. This thirty-two-year-old has commitment that defies the negative stereotypes of Millennials in the workplace. He shares a story that highlights the possibility and power of community policing. And by community, he's talking about every member of the community. Courtney Jenkins is currently the President of the Baltimore Chapter of the Coalition for Black Trade Unionists. Favorite songs: War's Don't Let Nobody Get You Down and Jay Z's Encore. Favorite words: "Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something" by Gil Scott-Heron One last note...Courtney and his fiance are doing something by donating the proceeds from the sale of these "Legalize Melanin" t-shirts she designed to organizations that work toward racial justice. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or visit us at 365brothers.com. Apple Stitcher Google Podcasts About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her?" Every interview starts with getting-to-know-you questions about favorites, accomplishments and then goes deeper. You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. Follow on Instagram @allthingshyne or on Facebook. Interested in being a guest? Click here. Special thanks to Sonji Walker, Shedrick Sanders, Abigail Gonzalez and Don Davis for their generous support.

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Rachel Druckenmiller of UNMUTED. cavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR   across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following Her company UNMUTED. Advice for new speakers. What people get wrong about culture. How to UNMUTE yourself and be heard. Rachel's Bio As the Founder and CEO of Unmuted, Rachel is on a mission to humanize the workplace, ignite intentional leadership and empower people to use their voices for good. She is a nationally recognized thought leader and speaker with over a dozen years of experience in the field of workplace culture and wellbeing. She has guided numerous organizations to earn recognition as "top workplaces" and "healthy employers".    Through virtual and live events, Rachel speaks to leaders at organizations and associations and teaches them to strengthen their power skills, resilience and self-care, so they can thrive at work and at home. When leaders are thriving, performance increases, trust is strengthened, creativity flows, and people are more fulfilled, connected and get along with each other better.    In 2019, Rachel was recognized as a 40 Under 40 Game Changer by Workforce Magazine, and Employ Humanity named her one of "7 Wellness Leaders Making a Positive Impact" in 2018. She was named the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the United States in 2015 by WELCOA. Rachel is one of the founding members of the international nonprofit, Global Women 4 Wellbeing (GW4W), and speaks to women leaders about how to be more confident and courageous. She is also a Founding Member of the Baltimore Chapter of HackingHR, a global community of constructively disruptive leaders committed to rethinking HR.    Rachel has worked with and spoken at organizations and associations including Deloitte, Under Armour, the National Wellness Institute, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and dozens of others.    She has a Master's Degree in Health Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Thriving Workplace Culture Consultant and Wellness Culture Coach. She was born and raised in Baltimore and lives there with her college sweetheart, Bill. Rachel's Social Media Website: www.UnmutedLife.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbdruckenmiller/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/unmutedlife  Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnmutedLLC  Twitter: https://twitter.com/unmutedlife Rachel's Gift If you go to www.unmutedlife.com you can find a resilience resource guide that will pop up. I've got a list of my 10 to 12 strategies for boosting resilience and they're very practical and actionable. Then I have like a reading list in there. So my favorite books on those topics as well and how to like be more resilient. That's a place where you can immediately get a freebie after listening to this. Rachel's Advice I would say if I were to leave you with one thing to walk away from this with, it would be to have a bit more grace and compassion for yourself. Then to have the courage to get curious about the things that you're doing well, and the things you could be doing better or differently. So that you can grow and to be committed to that journey. Not just at work, but also your other relationships, as well. Because there's going to be crossover and there's going to be spillover benefit. So be willing to be curious, be courageous enough to be curious. Then, based on the feedback that you get, I would say be willing to take action. Be willing to take those courageous action steps because confidence is the byproduct of action. So stop thinking about whatever you are thinking about and take action and go do something about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 009: Voices from the Future of the ProfessionFuture leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on race, equity, and architecture. Guests: Leslie Epps, NOMA Student Representative, AIAS & NOMAS Leader at The City College of New York Sarah Curry, AIAS, Assoc. AIA, NOMA Beresford Pratt, AIA, NOMA Melanie Ray, AIA, NOMA, LEED Green Associate, NCARB, Fitwel Amb. Kendall A. Nicholson, Ed.D, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, LEED GA Leslie Epps, NOMA Student Representative, AIAS & NOMAS Leader at The City College of New York Leslie Epps is an accomplished rising fifth year architecture student at the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture. She has been passionate about architecture for half of her life and is eager to learn more and enact change moving forward in her career. Awarded NOMA Student Member of the Year 2019, Leslie Epps founded the CCNY NOMAS Chapter in 2018 and served as President until early 2020. Epps also received the title of NOMA Student Representative and serves on the NOMA Board of Directors for the role. In the future she aspires to combine architecture with urban planning in an effort to address social issues and ultimately better society.  Sarah Curry, AIAS, Assoc. AIA, NOMA Sarah Curry just finished an exhilarating year of living and working in Washington, DC as the 2019-2020 President of the American Institute of Architecture Students. No matter what her next chapter of life holds, she intends to explore and practice her passions for evidence-based and equitable design while pursuing licensure. None of that work would feel fulfilling though, if she is unable to continue advocating for the underserved and supporting design students and others who are interested in designing responsibly for those who need it the most. Originally from outside of Atlanta, Sarah earned her B.Arch in 2018 from Auburn University and completed her Thesis Design-Build Project at Rural Studio the following year. Her very flexible life plans include going to graduate school, teaching, and eventually enjoying nontraditional practice in the vast field of architecture. Beresford Pratt, AIA, NOMA Beresford Pratt is a licensed architect and Associate at Ayers Saint Gross in Baltimore, MD where he has worked on a multitude of education/institutional projects. He is passionate about active learning environments and pipeline initiatives, and he enjoys this cross pollination with his professional work. He is currently serving his second year in the AIA as the Mid Atlantic Young Architects Regional Director in the Young Architects Forum (YAF), and he is currently an editor for the YAF’s publication Connection. Beresford is also a co-founder of Baltimore’s local chapter of The National Organization of Minority Architects (Bmore NOMA). Beresford sits on the board and is the Communications Chair/Director. Outside of the industry, if he is not playing soccer, he enjoys volunteering his time with the United Way Central Maryland, and he currently sits on the Emerging Leaders United Council. Melanie Ray, AIA, NOMA, LEED Green Associate, NCARB, Fitwel Amb. Melanie Ray is a licensed architect and Associate in the Housing/Mixed-Use studio at Hord Coplan Macht in Baltimore, MD. Since graduating from Penn State’s architecture program in 2015, she has worked on various mixed-use and affordable housing projects, as well as community development projects in Baltimore city and beyond. She is the 424th living black woman licensed in the US to practice architecture and seeks to be an active mentor to promote the goal of doubling the number of licensed black architects by 2030. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Baltimore Chapter of NOMA, Bmore NOMA, and the Northeast University Liaison for NOMA National. In addition to her work at HCM, Melanie is a regular volunteer for pro bono design projects through such organizations as The Neighborhood Design Center and Habitat for Humanity. Kendall A. Nicholson,... Support this podcast

What does mean to make a space safer? What is a safe space? According to Shawna Potter, it’s being aware of the presence and behavior you have in places where you work, gather, and play. In this episode, Shawna and I discuss street harassment and how to stop it as a victim and as a bystander, healthy flirting, what it means to a feminist, and how being “an independent woman” can hold you back from interpersonal relationships. All of these things are laid out in greater detail in her book Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play, and Gather linked in the show description.   ______________________ Donate to the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ellenmelon Ellen Melon Social Media links: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/ https://twitter.com/EllenMelonShow https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow www.ellenmelon.com ______________________ About Shawna Potter (WOW!): Shawna Potter, singer for the band War On Women, has tackled sexism and harassment in lyrics and on stage for years. Taking the battle to music venues themselves, she has trained night clubs and community spaces in how to create safer environments for marginalized people. Now she’s turned decades of experience into a clear and concise guide for public spaces of all sorts to shut down harassers wherever they show up.  In her book released May 2019, Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play, and Gather, the steps she outlines are realistic, practical, and actionable. With the addition of personal stories, case studies, sample policies, and no-nonsense advice like “How to Flirt without Being a Creep,” she shows why safer spaces are important, while making it easier to achieve them.  Her website: https://shawnapotter.com/ Buy the book we discussed: https://www.akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.html Book review/discussion video with STRAND: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wesGgrMop98 Hollaback! Baltimore Chapter: https://bmore.ihollaback.org/ Twitter, Instagram, Facebook@ShawnaPotterWow https://www.facebook.com/ShawnaPotterOfficial/ https://twitter.com/shawnapotterwow https://www.instagram.com/shawnapotterwow/ ______________________

Robert Kinsler is the founder and CEO of United Fray and serves as Publisher of On Tap Magazine. As a lifestyle media & services company, Fray is on a mission to Make Fun Possible. Servicing over 400,000 event and sports participants since inception, Fray has been recognized as an INC 5,000 fastest growing company for the last four years. (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) Kinsler was named the Small Business Person of the year by the DC Chamber of Commerce in 2017 and currently serves on the executive board of the Sport and Social Industry Association (SSIA). Kinsler previously served as Finance and Membership chair for the executive board of the Baltimore Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization and served on the board of the DC based nonprofit, CRYSP DC. Kinsler is a husband and a father of three amazing children under the age of 5 and has (mostly) kept his sanity thanks to his amazing wife Victoria, his incredible team at the office, his mentors and his mastermind group (ask him about Netcito). Robert has a passion for creating and helping to build organizations of value. Some of his past experiences include earning his SAG card, serving in the Army National Guard, living in the Virgin Islands and lending his voice to a McDonald's radio commercial. You can join Kinsler on twitter or instagram @RAKinsler for snippets of the journey. Website: http://www.dcfray.com/ https://www.mypurposecards.com/

Are you interested in screenwriting? Do you want tips and tricks on how to break into the screenwriting industry? Have you considered marketing strategies to become a successful screenwriter? Then join us for an exciting networking event and panel discussion with Q&A featuring local professors and screenwriters. Don’t forget to bring a pen and paper for notes, as well as business cards for networking!Panelists include:Joe Tropea, Curator of Films & Photographs and Digital Projects Coordinator at the Maryland Historical Society; former journalist, videographer, and editor for Baltimore¹s City Paper; co-creator of the documentaries Hit & Stay (2013) and Sickies Making Films (2018);Dina Fiasconaro, creator of the feature documentary Moms and Meds (2015), available on Amazon; co-founder of the Baltimore Chapter of Film Fatales; recipient of the “Generation Next” screenwriting grant; currently teaches Film & Moving Image at Stevenson University;David Warfield, feature credits include writer/director of Rows (2015), writer/co-producer Linewatch and Kill Me Again; member, WGAW; an American Film Institute fellow; currently an Associate Professor of screenwriting, film, and media arts at Morgan State University;Jimmy George, co-writer and co-producer of WNUF Halloween Special (2013); co-writing and co-producing What Happens Next Will Scare You; awarded “Best Screenplay” at the 2013 Killer Film Fest;

Are you interested in screenwriting? Do you want tips and tricks on how to break into the screenwriting industry? Have you considered marketing strategies to become a successful screenwriter? Then join us for an exciting networking event and panel discussion with Q&A featuring local professors and screenwriters. Don’t forget to bring a pen and paper for notes, as well as business cards for networking!Panelists include:Joe Tropea, Curator of Films & Photographs and Digital Projects Coordinator at the Maryland Historical Society; former journalist, videographer, and editor for Baltimore¹s City Paper; co-creator of the documentaries Hit & Stay (2013) and Sickies Making Films (2018);Dina Fiasconaro, creator of the feature documentary Moms and Meds (2015), available on Amazon; co-founder of the Baltimore Chapter of Film Fatales; recipient of the “Generation Next” screenwriting grant; currently teaches Film & Moving Image at Stevenson University;David Warfield, feature credits include writer/director of Rows (2015), writer/co-producer Linewatch and Kill Me Again; member, WGAW; an American Film Institute fellow; currently an Associate Professor of screenwriting, film, and media arts at Morgan State University;Jimmy George, co-writer and co-producer of WNUF Halloween Special (2013); co-writing and co-producing What Happens Next Will Scare You; awarded “Best Screenplay” at the 2013 Killer Film Fest;Recorded On: Saturday, November 17, 2018

Amanda is the 6th generation of the Nelson Coleman Jewelers family business and is currently first female owner. She is a Graduate Gemologist and Certified Gemologist Appraiser with AGS. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business, she has worked to create a diversified business full time since 2004. Other achievements: Board member for Maryland Retail Association and AGS, President of the AGS Maryland National, Capital Guild, member of Center Club of Baltimore and Baltimore Chapter of Accelerant and Vistage.     Podcast Highlights: Give your people the benefit of the doubt The only thing you can control is your own behavior Good leaders walk their talk Care for your employees and they will take care of your customers in the same way   Contact Amanda: LinkedIn Website Twitter  

In 1925, Harvard Graduate School of Design didn’t offer women graduate degrees in architecture, but Victorine du Pont Homsey completed a certificate program with the same curriculum and professors. The Early Women of Architecture in Maryland exhibit, now at Dorchester Center for the Arts, features du Pont Homsey and 11 other women. The exhibit was supported in part by a grant from Maryland Humanities in 2015. Jillian Storms, curator of the exhibit and Board Member at the American Institute of Architecture’s Baltimore Chapter, tell us more about the work of Victorine du Pont Homsey and this summer’s related programming.

  It is an African American tradition to hold on to and treasure certain Funeral Programs because they represent a final and public tribute to the life of family members, friends and associates.  Ms.Sutton began actively collecting Funeral Programs and Newspaper Obituaries in1986. Today she has a 15 volume collection of 2" loose-leaf binders full of them consisting of at least 1000 people.  She will share with you how to decipher the clues provided therein to help with your genealogical research.  Karen E. Sutton is a Family Historian, specializing in African-American research in Maryland,Virginia, & Washington, DC,Medical, and Lineage Societies in general, and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) research in particular. She joined NSDAR based on the service of her free black ancestor from Virginia.  Karen also served as National membership chair for the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.(AAHGS), is a charter member of the Baltimore Chapter of AAHGS, and is the first Black “National Vice-Chairperson -- African American” -- for the“National Lineage Research Committee,” NSDAR.  She holds a B.S. in Nursing and a Master's degree in Historical Studies.  After receiving her MA,Karen worked at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in colonial costume, and is currently employed as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care.  She has also taught "African American History" and "Introduction to the African American Experience" courses in the Africana Studies Department at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and is seeking similar employment at a Baltimore Area Community College or University.