(BALTIMORE – October 23, 2023) – For 41 years, the Bea Gaddy Family Center’s annual Thanksgiving dinner has been a symbol of unity, compassion, and generosity in East Baltimore. It has brought together people from all walks of life, transcending racial and socio-economic boundaries, to celebrate the spirit of the holiday by sharing a warm meal. The recent news of its relocation to the Cherry Hill neighborhood is met with mixed feelings, and it raises questions about the city’s priorities and commitment to its most vulnerable residents.The Bea Gaddy Family Center, a community-based nonprofit organization, has tirelessly served the people…

(BALTIMORE – October 23, 2023) – The Sandtown-Winchester Community is a lovely swath of 72 square blocks in Historic West Baltimore. From North and Monroe to North and Carey south to Lafayette Avenue – with a couple of tweaks. It is nestled between Matthew Henson Community to the west, Penn-North at the top, Druid Heights and Upton to the east, and Harlem Park to the south. It is the Home of the Freeloaders Social Club, the Historic Sharon Baptist Church, Simmons Memorial Baptist, New Song Learning Center, Gilmor Homes, St. Gregory the Great, and St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. We are…

(BALTIMORE – October 23, 2023) – The recent announcement that Baltimore has been selected as a federal tech hub for artificial intelligence and biotechnology is undoubtedly a moment of excitement for the city. It promises to bring forth substantial investment and create thousands of jobs, which is great news for the region. However, as African Americans, we must critically examine whether this new tech hub truly has room for us or if it will perpetuate the longstanding disconnect between the African American community and the broader city of Baltimore. The potential economic impact and job creation are significant, but we must…

(WASHINGTON, DC – October 16, 2023) – Imagine telling your boss that you’ll complete less than half of the work that’s needed, getting almost nothing done over 12 months, then asking for a raise. That’s essentially the story of the 77 utility companies still most heavily invested in fossil fuel-fired electric plants, according to a report last week by the Sierra Club and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The utilities plan to replace only 30 percent of that coal and gas with clean energy by 2030, and more than half of them have made no progress since last year. For example, We Energies announced…

By Dante D. King, MS, M.Ed, CHRM (SAN FRANCISCO – October 9, 2023) – The main reason, I believe, that the majority of the White race (i.e., White people) continue to remain in support of Donald Trump is because of the core tenets of their organization/community. Some of these core tenets include, and are not limited to, extreme White narcissism and White sovereignty and a lack of accountability (i.e., never or almost having to admit wrongdoing or be accountable for anything to anyone, etc.). White sovereignty in America, means that White people have created the standards by which they, and everyone…

“Our Silence Will No Longer be Consent” By Yolanda Pulley (BALTIMORE – October 9, 2023) – Tench Tilghman Elementary School has recently come under fire for its failure to take appropriate action against an incident of assault involving a 3rd-grade student. The victim, whose identity is being protected for their safety, sustained injuries and has been left to pick up the pieces while their rights continue to be trampled on. This alarming lack of action and protection for the victim showcases a disturbing pattern of prioritizing the rights of bullies over those of the innocent. The incident, which took place…

(BALTIMORE – October 4, 2023) – Dear Morgan Community, On Tuesday night, shortly after I left Murphy Fine Arts Center where I had attended the coronation of Mr. & Ms. Morgan State University (MSU), I received word from the MSU Police Department that shots had been fired on campus within the vicinity of the Murphy Fine Arts Center and Thurgood Marshall Hall. As I arrived on the scene, I received a call from Governor Wes Moore pledging state support to assist in the investigation. I also received a call from Mayor Brandon Scott informing me that he was en route…

(BALTIMORE – October 3, 2023) – I must admit that my own sentiments are far from positive. It is with a heavy heart and a sense of profound disappointment that I address you today. I write not only as a concerned citizen but also as a representative of countless others who share my sentiments. The recent confirmation of Commissioner Richard Worley has left a bitter taste in our mouths, as it seems that our voices, pleas, and concerns were disregarded in favor of politics as usual. We implored you not to confirm Commissioner Worley, providing detailed testimony outlining the reasons…

(NEW YORK – September 17, 2023) – Now, we don’t know about you, but we’ve seen it all – coworkers who think they’re the office know-it-alls, folks who can’t resist interrupting meetings with their unsolicited two cents, and those who just can’t keep quiet when they should. It’s like they’re auditioning for their own reality show, right there in the office! But here’s the thing: speaking out of turn at work can have some real consequences. It can mess up productivity, harm working relationships, and totally throw off the whole team dynamic. So, it’s about time we address this and…

(BALTIMORE – August 13, 2023) – Marvin “Doc” Cheatham suggests a new route option for the Charm City Circulator in Baltimore, a free bus that travels through the center of town (least populated by Blacks). He suggests a “brown” route: SUGGESTED BROWN ROUTE – NORTH AVENUE – HILTON TO MILTON  -FREE  CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR *WALBROOK JUNCTION ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY *PENN-NORTH ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY *WEST BALTIMORE’S FIRST FOOD HALL *COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY *WILLIAM S. BEAR SCHOOL *FREDERICK DOUGLASS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL *GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SENIOR  HIGH SCHOOL *MTA PENN-NORTH SUBWAY STOP MTA NORTH AVENUE LIGHT RAIL STATION STOP…