Maryland’s Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative, launched to reduce mass incarceration, has faced challenges due to political pressure from law enforcement and the general public. The group’s recommendation to limit the automatic charging of youth as adults was influenced by these pressures.
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While Biden rights wrongs, Marilyn Mosby’s legacy is overlooked
Marilyn Mosby, a key advocate for ending the war on drugs, was overlooked by President Biden for a pardon, despite her significant contributions to drug reform and her courageous stance against prosecution of drug possession.
Posted inMaryland News
A powerful display of Black leadership and collaboration in Annapolis
The Black Leadership Circle, a progressive and inclusive space, has positioned itself as a key player in advocating for sustainable change and direct channels of communication with policymakers, ensuring that Black leaders have a seat at the table when decisions are made.
Posted inU.S. Government
Black migrants caught in the crossfire of birthright citizenship battle
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, arguing it is unconstitutional and would disproportionately affect Black migrants.
Posted inBaltimore News
BGE addresses increases in customer bills, suggests resources for those who need assistanceÂ
BGE suggests that customers monitor their usage of electricity and other utilities via their BGE My Account to reduce energy bills, and provides financial assistance information for customers who need it most.
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: A people-first plan to balance the budget and ‘leave no one behind’
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has proposed a budget plan that prioritizes education, tax reform, and economic growth to balance the state’s budget, with a focus on helping those who have felt overlooked and left behind.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Kingman Park residents meet to discuss community issues, including demolition of RFK Stadium
The newly elected board for Friends of Kingman Park (FOKP), a Ward 7 committee, held its first community meeting on Jan. 16 to discuss community issues and the future of RFK Stadium. Residents expressed concerns about the demolition process, air quality, traffic, and other environmental hazards, and advocated for a more informed community response.
Posted inEducation
First cohort of students arrive at Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus
The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, VA, opened its doors to the first cohort of students on Jan. 21, 2025, in a state-of-the-art Academic Building One, with a focus on building a strong tech district through partnerships with local companies and collaborations with students.
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The ‘American Dream…’ and nightmare
Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for humanity has yet to be realized for many Black Americans, leading to a lack of dreams and a sense of apathy and irrelevance.
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Students shine at 40th Annual MLK Celebration and Youth Oratorical Competition
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted the 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Youth Oratorical competition, where middle and high school finalists presented their speeches and were awarded. The event also included musical selections, a bouquet of roses for Tara Funches, and recognition of community outreach efforts.
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Commentary: Resisting the current presidential administration: Look to Florida — and organize
Florida has become a laboratory for MAGA experiments in extremist education policies, but Fedrick C. Ingram, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers, emphasizes the importance of organizing to resist these extremist policies.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Office to Anything’ program launches ahead of new federal workforce requirements
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the “Office to Anything” program to incentivize the revitalization of empty office spaces in the District of Columbia, offering a 15-year temporary property tax freeze for commercial, hotel, entertainment, retail and other non-residential uses.
