(BALTIMORE – July 2, 2025) – This award is not mine alone. I stand here on the shoulders of giants visionaries, disruptors, and community leaders who dared to believe that Baltimore could be more. People who worked not for applause, but for impact. People who built pathways so the rest of us could walk and now run with purpose. Baltimore is a city of brilliance and grit, of struggle and resurgence. The work we’re doing whether it’s bridging the digital divide, expanding economic opportunity, or reimagining access to power isn’t just policy or programming. It’s personal! It’s about rewriting narratives.…

(BALTIMORE – June 21, 2025) – This week reminded us why Black media is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. The Baltimore Banner published a story that cast a dark cloud over one of Baltimore’s most committed public servants, State Senator Cory McCray. The headline alone — “A state senator aided a disgraced developer’s ‘affordable’ East Baltimore project” — was designed to provoke doubt, stir suspicion, and chip away at the integrity of a man who has spent his entire career fighting for East Baltimore. But this isn’t just about Cory McCray. It’s about narrative power. It’s about who…

Maryland Reparations Bill: How Corporate Slavery Wealth Influenced Wes Moore’s Veto

(BALTIMORE – May 8, 2025) – America has a problem with young people, and I’m increasingly frustrated with it. From mall curfews to over-policed parks and hyper-punitive school environments, the message we’re sending is painfully clear: “We don’t trust your presence.” This sentiment is indisputably dangerous—any culture that pushes its youth to the margins is destined for decline. I’m genuinely baffled by the unchecked belief that young people are inherently problematic or danger-prone. Even worse is the assumption that the adults in their lives will automatically serve as reliable “menace mediators.” The facts don’t support this narrative. Adults over the…

(TULSA – February 24, 2025) – I’m currently researching the financial positions of major Black organizations—including the NAACP, Urban League, NSBE, NPHC organizations, NBMBAA, UNCF, and others—as well as HBCU endowments. My intent isn’t to be confrontational; rather, this is an offer to help. Many people in leadership roles may not fully grasp the broader systemic challenges at play, and it’s important to recognize that these financial struggles aren’t isolated to individual organizations. The reality is that resources are limited, underscoring the need for reparations. However, even without them, there’s a lot we can do. While the combined assets of these…

)BALTIMORE – February 23, 2025) – The Mayor of Baltimore City and the Governor of Maryland, both Democrats, face criticism for potentially jeopardizing billions in federal aid due to their stance against Trump and ICE on immigration and deportation policies. This open letter is directed at Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Black elected officials (BEOs), and African American Democrats. A Word of Caution Mayor Scott, I stand with you, young brother, as always. But I urge caution. We often extend our hands in solidarity, assuming others will do the same for us as African people. Yet history—and present realities—suggest otherwise. I understand…

(BALTIMORE – February 23, 2025)—Black History is every day. For me, it’s about my ancestors and all of the brilliance that has come from our collective. At this stage in my career, I think about my own legacy. I have always wanted it to be about helping and supporting Black people. So, I will begin sharing lessons intended for Black nonprofit leaders. What I share may not be relevant to some, and that’s okay. I can’t begin to share any of the lessons until I share the most painful one of my career. It was an effort that I thought related…

(JACKSONVILLE, FL – February 10, 2025) – Last night’s halftime show wasn’t boring or trash. It simply went over your heads. Just admit you are asleep—we’ll keep praying for you. Here’s What You Missed: The message was clear: Black people have always been expected to entertain THEM —those who aren’t LIKE US—just to keep THEM from being bored. THEY would’ve preferred Lil Wayne on stage, high and reckless, pushing Drake (aka the system’s poster child) to promote THEIR agenda. But Kendrick? He sent a message Wayne never could. It started with an American flag built out of Black bodies—symbolizing how…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 10, 2025 – TriceEdneyWire.com) – “I don’t know who you are and I don’t know why you like this guy (Trump). I think what you like about him; he appears to be strong and the rest of us are weak… That’s what he’s selling…Here’s what you’re buying…He’s a race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot. He doesn’t represent my party. He doesn’t represent the values that the men and women who wear the uniform are fighting for… He’s the ISIL man of the year.” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on CNN 2015 There are periods in history… epochs, distinctive periods…

(CHARLOTTE, NC – February 4, 2025) – We’ve all been there—stuck, waiting for the “right time” or the “right person” to change the game for us. But here’s the truth: No one is coming to save you. And that’s the best news ever. Because it means the power is yours. 💪🏾 The real boss move? Accountability. When you own your actions, you stop waiting and start winning.  🎯 Boss Moves Edition Alright, let’s be real. We’ve all been there—waiting. Waiting for the promotion, the perfect timing, the right person to swoop in and fix things. But here’s the truth: no…