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TGR: Ten Years Since Freddie Gray: A Truth Still Unfolding

(BALTIMORE – April 25, 2025) — Ten years ago, the world turned its gaze to Sandtown-Winchester. The death of Freddie Gray while in police custody sparked national outrage and local uprising—but for those of us who call this community home, it wasn’t the beginning of our grief. It was the boiling point of a pain that had long been ignored. For generations, Sandtown has endured trauma layered deep—poverty, violence, disinvestment, institutional neglect, and systemic racism. These scars run through our schools, our streets, and our spirits. They show up in every shuttered recreation center, every broken promise from government, and…

When the Cameras Leave: What Sandtown Still Carries

(BALTIMORE – April 24, 2025) – For generations, Sandtown-Winchester has endured deep, layered trauma—far beyond what’s typically depicted by mainstream, non-indigenous media. These narratives often misrepresent the community, glossing over its rich history, unshakable resilience, and the systemic injustices it continues to confront. The grief of losing loved ones—whether to violence, poverty, or police misconduct—cuts deep. The 2015 Freddie Gray Uprising may have stunned the nation, but for Sandtown residents, it was not a beginning. It was another painful reminder of the ongoing harm inflicted by institutions like the Western District Police Station—an emblem of decades of abuse targeting Black Baltimoreans.…

10 Years After Freddie Gray: Sandtown-Winchester Collective Hosts Community Reflection

Community Gathering Scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 3–5 PM at Sharon Baptist Church (BALTIMORE – April 23, 2025) – As the city marks ten years since the death of Freddie Gray, the Sandtown-Winchester Collective will host a heartfelt community reflection on Sunday, April 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church, located in the heart of the neighborhood that forever became a symbol of both tragedy and transformation. The event, organized in partnership with BMORENews.com, invites Baltimore residents, local leaders, media, and national observers to engage in a truthful, community-led conversation about what has changed—and what still must…