Financial tips for new grads: Understand employer benefits, start investing early, practice soft saving, seek professional advice, and maximize resources.
Category: Opinion
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A White doctor is suing an online Black physician directory – so much for “Do No Harm”
A Black physician argues that a White doctor’s lawsuit against the “Find A Black Doctor” directory ignores the longstanding health disparities and mistrust many Black patients experience in the healthcare system, defending the platform as one of many tools to improve patient outcomes. Drawing on her experiences as both a doctor and a patient, she contends that efforts to dismantle such resources risk deepening inequities rather than advancing equal access to quality care.
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Familiar names aren’t enough. Candidates should earn your vote
Drawing on a famous lyric from Janet Jackson’s “Control,” Ryan Turner argues that voters should reject political complacency and evaluate every candidate—incumbent and newcomer alike—based on recent accomplishments and meaningful community service rather than name recognition. He urges Baltimore residents to research their ballots, ask tough questions and treat their votes as leverage to hold elected officials accountable.
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Gov. Moore’s veto of SB 459 misses the reality of modern local media
Rebecca Snyder, executive director of the MDDC Press Association, argues that Gov. Wes Moore’s veto of SB 459 undermines Maryland’s local news ecosystem by overlooking the reach, sophistication and community impact of local media outlets. The commentary is accompanied by a statement from AFRO leadership noting that the publication has served as a trusted paper of record for many in the African American community for 134 years and continues to reach audiences through a modern, multi-platform media operation.
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What Andrew Young reminded me about Baltimore
Civil rights icon Andrew Young’s visit to Baltimore celebrates the Black Sox memorial and inspires the city to make bold moves for economic growth.
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Apple cuts bait on Baltimore County and workers pay the price
Apple has announced the closure of the Towson Town Center store, which is the first Apple retail store in the US to be unionized, and workers are asking for the same transfer opportunities offered to workers at other closing stores.
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The science of who gets paid
Discover how Black neighborhoods are losing ground as businesses price out residents. Learn about behavioral science solutions for economic justice.
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How to know which types of debt to pay first
Learn how to prioritize bills and debts in Baltimore to avoid financial instability. Expert advice on managing high-priority vs. low-priority debts.
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We teach algebra before emotional regulation and our students are paying the price
Discover the urgent need for mental health education in K-12 schools. Learn how emotional well-being is tied to academic success and the benefits of SEL programs.
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For such a time as this: Black church gardens are evolving
The Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III, founder and executive director of the Black Church Food Security Network, argues that Black churches must move beyond small volunteer food programs and build long-term, collaborative systems to address food insecurity and “food apartheid” in Black communities.
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Show me your papers: America’s new war on Brown skin
De’Andre Brown argues that modern U.S. immigration enforcement echoes historic systems of racial control, endangering immigrants and citizens alike.
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The legal mistakes that can sink a promising business
A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and Wellesley College, Kisha A. Brown, was the first woman to lead the Baltimore City Civil Rights Office. This week, she explains how trust is important in business, but legal clarity is what protects partnerships when challenges and conflict arise.
