Kavonte Duckett, First African-American to Win County Council Seat

“It is a surreal moment. Frederick County is celebrating 275 years of history next year, and to be the first – I would have never thought it,” Duckett said Tuesday night. “But I’m glad that I am in this position and I hope to bring a number of folks up behind me so that we…

ByOUT40November 18, 20220Comments

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Mama’s Biscuits on Good Morning America!

Mama's Biscuits, America's First Gourmet Biscuit Company, started in Greater Frederick and baked its way to the prime-time television.

ByOUT40August 31, 20220Comments

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“My Mom’s a Hippie” by Kayla Slusher

Not only is Slusher an orator and writer, she is also a curator of the arts and believes everyone is a contributor. “There is something inside each one of us that the world needs that can come to life. That’s what art is: you’re stepping into your soul, listening to what wants to come out,…

ByOUT40May 8, 20220Comments

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Time Out Sessions with Shaquanna Fulton

“I was always time, I was always I.” A message from God is what prompted Shaquanna Fulton to author her first book. As a believer, she thought it time to share her testimony.

ByOUT40February 2, 20220Comments

Day in the life Street Talk

From Pastels to Politics: The Lusmerlin Exhibition.

One such art form that has roots and precedence in the sphere of urban political expression is the world of public art; graffiti and murals send simple yet loaded messages to the masses through highly trafficked areas and concentrated, captivating spaces. Beyond their practical uses, these art forms make use of the very social environment…

ByOUT40August 6, 20210Comments

Day in the life Street Talk

The Makings of Leona

Leona Bonsu is a new vlogger who launched her blog, The Makings of Leona, during COVID season. The blog consists of style, beauty and everyday life. Check out part 1 of the Getaway vlog!

ByOUT40September 14, 20200Comments

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Rona the Renaissance Woman!

Check out a blast from the past! OUT40 did a Q&A with radio personality and Maryland Ensemble Theater actress, Rona Mensah! Read an excerpt of the 2015 interview below.

ByOUT40June 25, 20200Comments

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The Quarantine Project

Damon Mackin is a local documentarian who produced The Quarantine Project, a visual that captures present-day during COVID-19 season.

ByOUT40June 19, 20200Comments

Day in the life Politic. Street Talk

No Justice! No Peace!

8:32 PM – The crowd trickles in the streets as the rally ends. A scream echoes, ricocheting in alleyways and reaches the city hall steps.

ByOUT40June 7, 20200Comments

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Taurean Washington: ART OD (Art Overdosed) Exhibition

Earlier this month, local artist Taurean Washington held an art exhibit: ART OD (Art Overdosed). In honor of J. Cole, Taurean has done it again, fusing hip hop and art into a thoughtful masterpiece. At Frederick Community College, the painter held his ART OD gallery opening ceremony with his supporters patrons, and peers in the art community.

ByOUT40June 26, 20190Comments