Quantum physics shows that humans are reality-producing machines, and through meditation and conscious thought, they can influence their environment and create their own reality.
Category: Opinion
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Commentary: Why we paused—and why getting BLocal right matters for the Baltimore region
Greater Baltimore Committee president and CEO Mark Anthony Thomas explains why the organization paused BLocal to restructure it as a long-term, scalable initiative aimed at boosting local hiring, procurement and investment across the region.
Posted inOpinion
Baltimore, do you hear Carrollton Ridge crying?
Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities, and this week she spotlights Carrollton Ridge, a historically Black neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore that is calling out for attention as it battles decades of systemic neglect, rising violence, crumbling housing and political disregard. A recent “Community Convos” session hosted by ABC highlighted both the community’s urgent needs and the resilience of its residents and grassroots organizations, while also exposing a glaring absence of politicians and of concrete city plans to restore the neighborhood rather than demolish it.
Posted inOpinion
We know what hurts us, and we know what heals us
Floyd Taliaferro IV is the CEO of All Walks of Life (AWL), a Maryland-based organization focused on improving urban communities through culturally responsive mental health care. This week, he shares insight into the need for a new response to the mental health crisis.
Posted inOpinion
Maryland and the Wes Moore paradox
Shvilla Rasheem pursues academic endeavors that focus on the intersection of education, social justice and multiculturalism. This week she speaks to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to veto a reparations study bill.
Posted inOpinion
Black America can’t afford to wait as the 47th president’s budget wrecks our communities
Bishop Reginald T. Jackson argues that the Democratic Party’s strategy of waiting to fight Trump’s policies has severe repercussions for African Americans, and that the time to act is now to protect the progress made since the days of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and John Lewis.
Posted inOPINION
Navigating your first job with confidence
Janet Currie is president of Bank of America, Greater Maryland. This week, she offers advice to the recent graduates who are navigating the job market.
Posted inOPINION
The double standard of anger: The White male effort to police Angel Reese’s emotions
Delgreco Wilson is a leading political analyst, educator, and advocate whose work centers on empowering Black Americans through a deeper understanding of political strategy and its historical roots in the fight against systemic racism and White supremacy.
Posted inOpinion
A brutal – not beautiful bill – cuts consumer protection funding in half
Charlene Crowell is a senior fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending. This week she warns that the newly passed budget bill slashes consumer protection and student loan support, threatening financial stability for millions while benefiting the wealthy.
Posted inOpinion
The silence on Superman’s citizenship: Why hasn’t Clark Kent been deported?
In a sharp and satirical commentary, Harold A. Carter Jr. questions why Superman—an undocumented alien from the planet Krypton—has never faced deportation, especially under strict U.S. immigration policies. Drawing parallels between superhero mythology and real-world immigration debates, the piece challenges America’s selective enforcement of “the American Way” and critiques racial and political hypocrisy in defining belonging.
Posted inCommentary
Opportunity interrupted: The crisis of Job Corps suspension and the need for community-rooted support
By Kanika Cousine In underserved communities across America, opportunity is not just a path to success but a lifeline. For countless at-risk youth, access to vocational training, stable housing and mentorship can mean the difference between building a future and falling through the cracks. Many young people enter programs like Job Corps because they already […]
Posted inCommentary
The silence on Superman’s citizenship: Why hasn’t Clark Kent been deported?
In a sharp and satirical commentary, Harold A. Carter Jr. questions why Superman—an undocumented alien from the planet Krypton—has never faced deportation, especially under strict U.S. immigration policies. Drawing parallels between superhero mythology and real-world immigration debates, the piece challenges America’s selective enforcement of “the American Way” and critiques racial and political hypocrisy in defining belonging.
