By Larry S. Gibson The video is heart wrenching – police officers standing over five black females lying face down on the ground, some with their hands cuffed behind their backs, the six year old girl crying and pleading to be put next to her teenage sister, who was struggling to keep her face up […]
Author Archives: Larry S. Gibson
Posted inAfro Briefs
Gerald A. Smith – Civil Rights Lawyer
Until 1885, African Americans were excluded from practicing law in Maryland. Beginning with the bar admission of Everett J. Waring, a continuous line of courageous and effective black attorneys in Maryland have shaped national policy and effectuated improvements in the law regarding the civil rights for black citizens. Over a career spanning forty five years, Gerald A. Smith, […]
Posted inCommentary
A Commentary: On the Prosecution of Paul Schurick & Julius Henson
(June 14, 2012) I am not a friend of Julius Henson. Most often, Mr. Henson and I have been political enemies. I have not seen him or spoken with him for several years. But today, I wish to express my view that what is happening to him is unjust and a threat to democracy. I […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
A Fan’s Tribute to ‘Chuck’
It hit me like a ton of bricks, the text from my sister: “Chuck Brown died today.” I sat silent for a moment, processing the words, wondering if they were true. Chuck had been the object of death rumors before. This could be another, I thought. Usually I would head to the Internet for to […]
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Frank W. Phillips III, 61
Frank W. Phillips III, 61, a retired 22 year Baltimore City Police Sergeant and 13 year Investigator with the Baltimore City State’s Attorney office died Tuesday after a lengthy illness following a heart attack during a family cruise in 2005. He is the son of the late I. Henry Phillips Sr. who was the long-time […]
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Viola Olivia Tutman Lewis
The family of Viola Olivia Tutman Lewis will receive family and friends for a family hour at Heritage United Church of Christ on Tuesday, December 13 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Homegoing services will be held at the church on Wednesday, December 14 beginning with the wake at 10 a.m. and followed by the […]
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MESSAGE TO HERMAN CAIN
The greeting on your website says, “we are looking forward to hearing from you”, but I’m not sure you will be looking forward to hearing from me, Mr. Cain. I saw on the internet that you called the President a liar. I deplore what you are doing and the things you are saying about the […]
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Alicia Camilla Tucker
Alicia Camilla Tucker, daughter of William Johnson and Sarah Hughes, was born on November 2, 1911 in Reisterstown, Maryland at 22 Bond Avenue. She was one of 10 children with 5 sisters and 4 brothers. She departed this life on October 12, 2011 at the age of 99. She received her education in the Baltimore […]
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Michelle Dial, 62
On Wednesday May 25, 2011, Michelle Cecilia Murray Dial of Baltimore, peacefully submitted her spirit to her heavenly father. She was a 1967 graduate of Edmondson High School. She later retired from AAA Corporation as a Customer Service Representative. She is preceded in death by her parents Dressie Murray Dyson and Gonzolee Green, and her […]
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Christophe G. Bacote Pinnick
Christophe Godfrey Bacote Pinnick was born June 27, 1947, to the late Doris Alma Pinnick and Milton Bacote. Christophe had a great bond and was raised by his stepfather Russell Pinnick Christophe. Affectionately known as Chris, he departed his earthly June 2 after a brief illness. Chris received his education from Saint Francis Xavier Catholic […]
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Marion David Taylor, 59
Marion, who was known to all as “Buck,” went home to be with the Lord on June 11. He was the son of Marion and Sodonia Taylor of Snow Hill, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Clifton Fisher. Buck was educated in the Worcester County and Wicomico County Public […]
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Edgar Fitzroy Williams, 85
Early Thursday morning, June 9, 2011, before the dawn of a new day, God called his servant, Edgar Fitzroy Williams, home. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Aug. 27, 1925, as the eldest son of four children born to Edgar Fitzroy Williams and Mary Johnson Williams. Two of his siblings preceded him in death, […]