In the middle of re-election, the councilwoman inspires constituents to get involved. Watch full video on YouTube

(WASHINGTON D.C. – April 9, 2024) “We often are conditioned with the idea that, ‘in order to win some, we have to lose some’, but maybe there are times when the paradigm changes and we look for the win-win.”  – K. Jackson.  These are the wise words from Professor Kirabo Jackson, Special Advisor to the President on Economics.  He and I had a brief conversation today about the President’s Plan for relief to those burdened with Student Loans — many of whom first incurred these loans when they were barely 18/19 years old.  Think about that. These oftentimes are individuals…

(WASHINGTON D.C. – April 5, 2024)  The thunderous sound was both booming and awe-inspiring. It was a cold and drizzly day, with intermittent sprinkles adding to the chill in the air. The President of the United States flew overhead in his specialty, super-modern helicopter. It was gigantic, with twin rotors spinning outstretched from the plane like wings, positioned to spin overhead. From a distance, it almost resembled a drone due to its shape, but as it approached its magnificence and volume became increasingly evident. The President, accompanied by the Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, surveyed the aftermath of the massive…

Dr. Ocelia Pearsall, PA-C, DrPH, D-Div serves as Chief Development Officer for New Life Recovery Center in Baltimore, Maryland, … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – April 8, 2024) – Today, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates endorsed Sheila Dixon for Mayor, saying, “Mayor Dixon is the only person in this race who has a proven track record of lowering homicides and violent crime to historic levels and reducing quality of life crimes, leading to one of the safest periods in our city’s history.” Dixon told Bates she was “grateful for your leadership, humbled by your endorsement, and looking forward to joining you as a partner in this effort as Mayor of this great city.” Dixon described Baltimore as a City that “continues to…

Carl O. Snowden, Convener of the Caucus of African American Leaders, a consortium of Black organizations including the … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – April 8, 2024) – American Actor and Entrepreneur, Ro Brooks, born Jerome Curtis Brooks Jr., known by you, his Bmore family as Rome, is known for his dramatically compelling role as Michael during his three-season story arc on Own/Tyler Perry’s most successful drama series “The Haves and the Have Nots”. Ro is equally known for his most recent works in his very first thriller, a Tubi Original – The Caregiver. He has had the honor and privilege of starring in several other popular projects such as Mysterious Ways, FX’s Sons of Anarchy, NBC’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, BET’s The New…

(ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY – April 8, 2024) — Carl O. Snowden, Convener of the Caucus of African American Leaders, a consortium of Black organizations including the NAACP, United Black Clergy of Maryland, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and activists from around Maryland, voted today to ask that two bridges in the state be renamed. They cited the fact that the Francis Scott Key Bridge was named in honor of a man who enslaved African Americans and wrote lyrics that scholars have indicated demeaned Black people. The CAAL called on Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly to rename the…

(BALTIMORE – April 8, 2024) – On this last day of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly, we think it’s important to give our supporters some important information about the forces that shape the political landscape in Annapolis. As many of you know, our major focus was defending the progress that Maryland made over the past couple of years on juvenile justice reform. Maryland is among the worst states in the US regarding the violation of the human rights of children. Even though Maryland is a Democratic Party stronghold, the majority of the children in Maryland are non-white, which would explain…