A Maryland state trooper’s traffic stop of a Black family returning from a funeral 18 years ago is at the core of an important racial profiling case before the state’s highest court. The Maryland Court of Appeals heard arguments on Nov. 5 as to whether or not the Maryland State Police must turn over records […]
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A Veteran Accepting the Challenge
Adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury can be hard for anyone, but Howard Cox has overcome the additional obstacles and is finally living his life one day at a time. At 51, Cox exemplifies the true meaning of a military service veteran’s strength, determination and willpower. During Howard’s 10-year career in the Marine […]
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Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates 40 Years
Celebrating 40 years of service as Maryland moves on, the Maryland Black Caucus announces its 2010 annual legislative celebration. Sen. Catherine E. Pugh, D-40th, chair of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and Del. Obie Patterson, D-26th, chair of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Foundation will lead the festivities with a host of speakers, workshops and […]
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A Veteran’s Perspective from Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown
Veteran’s Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of its veterans. On Nov. 11, the entire nation can honor the men and women of this country’s armed services. One of these veterans is Maryland’s Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. As of November 2008, Lt. Gov. Brown is the highest-ranking elected […]
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Empowering Young Black Youths with Education
Malcolm X proclaimed 45 years ago, “Education is the passport to the future; for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” The meaning and need for commitment remain the same in 2010. From the beginning of current CEO Dr. Andres A. Alonso’s tenure with the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS), he has […]
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Ken Oliver Vows to Continue Forging Partnerships
Two-term Councilman Kenneth N. Oliver muscled past Julian Jones by 98 votes in last month’s primary election, to claim the Democratic nomination of Baltimore County’s Fourth District. Oliver is ready to prove, once again, that he is the man for the job and will continue to improve his community. Oliver is the only African American […]
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Habitat for Humanity Turns Dreams into Reality
Habitat for Humanity, along with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, have changed dreams into reality for Tymeerah Butts and Lisa Griffin. They are two of the 10 Baltimore families becoming homeowners through the organization. The overall mission of the Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate poverty and homelessness from the world and […]
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New Psalmist Heralds New 4,000-Seat Facility
When the congregants of the New Psalmist Baptist Church attended services last Sunday, they had more to celebrate than faith and friendship. They are heralding a new era with the grand opening of The Holy City of Zion. Well over 3,000 worshipers packed the street in front of Marian Drive Saturday for the opening of […]
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Write-In Voting: What Are The Chances?
Frank Gagnon, 18, of Pawtucket, R.I., decided to run for mayor as a independent write-in candidate, while he waits to start college in January. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who lost the Republican nomination for her seat in September’s primary, informed the Republican Party leadership she is running as a write-in candidate in the general […]