Author Archives: Alexis Taylor

For nine consecutive years, Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Inc.’s annual conference has been enriching the lives of those in the community by empowering women. Focusing on health, education, and financial wealth, the organization’s goal of seeing “women building strong families” and developing ladies into their total, complete selves has helped push the […]

Small business owners across the city are encouraged take part in the professional development of at least one young person this summer through the Hire One Youth Campaign sponsored by YouthWorks. The initiative will not only give city youth a source of income, but an opportunity to hone financial skills and build a strong work […]

“I’ve given my whole life to the ministry, the Right Rev. John R. Bryant told the hundreds gathered at both sites of the Bethel AME Church last week to honor his 50 years in ministry. “But the ministry has given me my life,” he said, referencing the challenge of weathering the spiritual and emotional storms […]

Phylicia Barnes could never have known that she would play an instrumental part in changing Maryland legislature when she disappeared from her sister’s northwest Baltimore home in 2010. Now, more than a year later, the teen’s death has helped clear the way for an important vote facing the Maryland General Assembly, one that could change […]

Bishop John Bryant has been a major figurehead for clergy, congregations in this country and well beyond for 50 years. This noteworthy accomplishment will be recognized with appropriate festivities at 9:30 a.m. and noon, March 18, at Bethel AME Church, followed by a 6 p.m. service specifically to honor the bishop. “I am very appreciative […]

The vote of no confidence is an unwanted blemish on any record meant to reflect leadership. Yet, over the past two years, Maryland colleges and universities have had some difficulty maintaining the faith of faculty. Most recently, the Faculty Senate of Coppin State University (CSU) delivered a vote of no confidence to President Reginald Avery. […]

“I was one of those kids who got in trouble,” said Sen. C. Anthony Muse, standing in front of the fenced cite proposed to be the home of an $80 million dollar effort to help city youth: a juvenile detention center. A product of 11 foster homes and a student expelled from three schools as […]