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Passing of Mrs. Margaret L. Jones

(RANDALLSTOWN – February 12, 2026) – It is with deep regret and profound sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Mrs. Margaret L. Jones, at the age…

The DBE Rollback and Maryland’s Moral Obligation to Black Businesses

(BALTIMORE – October 27, 2025) – On or about October 16, 2025, Maryland’s Department of General Services (DGS) issued a notice to vendors adopting the position of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Interim Final Rule (IFR) on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. In plain language, this rule removes the long-standing presumption of eligibility for firms owned by racial minorities and women. It marks a fundamental shift in how minority business participation will be recognized — not only in Maryland but across the nation. USDOT’s justification for this IFR stems from recent federal court rulings…

The Renaissance of West North Avenue: A New Baltimore Emerges

(BALTIMORE – October 27, 2025) – In the early 1970s, West North Avenue was alive with Black enterprise. I remember Ike Dixon Insurance, the beauty salons, the barbershops, the eateries — the heartbeat of our neighborhood. Fast-forward to more recent times, and only a few Black-owned businesses remain. My cousin Jamal ran Jamal’s Hauling in the 1800 block between Monroe and McKean. He loved his community deeply, and his business was one of the last to go after his passing. Everyone’s Place stands tall as a true staple. I remember when Nati started — from a street vendor to a…

Speak Life

(BALTIMORE – October 27, 2025) – Years ago, while in Jamaica, I found myself in conversation with a Rasta. I asked him what wisdom he’d have me carry back home. He paused, smiled, and said two simple words — words I will never forget: “Love life.” Then he repeated them, slower this time. “Love life.” Today, the world feels upside down. What was left is now right. What was right is now passé. It’s as if common decency has become retro — a relic from another time. People’s mental health is stretched thin as we try to make sense of…