In the Community

During the 1960s they set a standard at a national level for marching bands. News4’s Molette Green reports

The all-Black marching band traveled the country and set a standard for marching bands in the 1960s. News4’s Molette Green explains the now disbanded group wants to cement its place in history.

After her son’s death, a Maryland mother organized Bowie State University’s first suicide prevention walk. News4 community reporter Molette Green speaks with Janis Willard-Robinson, mother of Justice LaFayette Robinson, about her mission to save lives.

Two groups, We Are Artistic and Cards for Hospitalized Kids, plan to create colorful cards with sweet messages for sick children at the Upper Marlboro Library. News4’s Community Reporter Molette Green reports.

The Derwood school’s award-winning jazz band performed in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, and News4’s Molette Green spoke with teachers about why they love Redland Middle School.

CCRM Fertility, located in D.C., Rockville and Vienna, recently launched the Black Fertility Matters Fund. News4’s Community Reporter Molette Green reports.

The nonprofit is hosting a 5k run and walk in Bowie, Maryland.

Actress Jeryl Prescott Gallion is working to get more African Americans into clinical trials for Sarcoidosis. News4 Community Reporter Molette Green reports on her push for Congress to pay attention to the disease.

Increasing gender and racial diversity in STEM jobs is a slow and sometime difficult process. News4’s Molette Green reports on how local nonprofit STEM for Her is working to change that.

The nonprofit Speak Out is hosting its second annual “I AM” Awards in D.C. this weekend, celebrating the accomplishments of the Black LGTBQ community. News4’s Molette Green reports on how it’s a joyous occasion and a call to action. For more information, visit: speakoutusa.org/gala/

As Earth Day approaches, young people are sharing their solutions to save the planet. News4’s Molette Green, working for the community, joins us with the details on this initiative.

The Generation DMV conference is bringing Black and brown men together to relieve the stigma around discussing mental health. News4’s Molette Green shares why it’s important. Learn more at www.generationdmv.com/events

The Oak Chapel Hub began helping people in need during the pandemic but has seen its own funds dwindle. News4’s Molette Green is Working 4 You in the community with information on what they do and how they need help.