The Second Look Act, ending the automatic charging of youth as adults, protecting legacy Black homeowners from the tax sale process, and passing a reparations policy are all important issues that should be addressed in Maryland’s upcoming General Assembly.
Category: Opinion
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Opinion: Los Angeles burned, now they’re coming for Karen Bass
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is being criticized by conservatives for an environmental disaster that is out of her control, despite the fact that she was in Africa when the fire broke out and the budget cuts were part of a separate fund for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Posted inCommentary
Allies or foes? A look at race relations between women voters
White women voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, prompting Black women to question their commitment to racial justice and solidarity.
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Feeling subscription fatigue? You’re not alone
Subscription services are rapidly growing, with the subscription economy set to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, as companies hike prices and restrict access to their services in order to maximize profits.
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Commentary: From Plains to Scranton: A Reflection on Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden
Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden, two outsider presidents, are compared for their empathy, moral compass, and commitment to civil rights, despite their struggles with economic struggles and political machinery.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Hope for America: Entering the New Year with purpose and resolve
Black Americans must channel their inner “2008 Obama” and focus on hope and action to navigate the challenges of systemic oppression, and prioritize community building, education, and mental health to ensure their survival and progress.
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Commentary: It’s not realistic for all students to attend college. Here’s what schools should do instead
Educators should balance college preparation with career and technical education to ensure that all students are prepared for their future careers, rather than implying that college is the only path toward financial independence.
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Don’t obey in advance
José Luis Vilson, an Afro-Latino educator, writer, speaker and activist in New York City, discusses the platform of the incoming presidential administration and what it could mean in the classroom, while acknowledging the deep cultural problem in the United States and the need for a shared humanity.
Posted inOpinion
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son– but what about my child?Â
President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden from drug-related charges has caused many Americans to reflect on their own concerns for their children’s well-being and safety.
Posted inPolitics
The case for a presidential pardon for Marilyn Mosby
President Biden is urged to grant Marilyn Mosby a presidential pardon to ensure that the principles of fairness and equality under the law remain intact, as her prosecution has raised serious questions about selective prosecution and political retribution.
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Let’s leave Healthy Holly in 2024, shall we?
Associated Black Charities has been in the spotlight recently due to a targeted effort by some media outlets to frame a recent grant approval in a negative light, but CEO Chrissy Thornton is calling out the perpetuation of “structural racism” and the media’s fixation on historical scandal.
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Commentary: Equity is not a dirty word
Baltimore’s commitment to equity is being challenged by some organizations, leaders and corporations, who are abandoning their commitments to this critical work, perpetuating the very injustices equity movements aim to dismantle.
