Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore State’s Attorney, was prosecuted and convicted by the law enforcement establishment for her stance on criminal justice reform, and her conviction has been criticized as a political punishment for her efforts to challenge the racist policies of the law enforcement establishment.
Category: OPINION
Cracking the code on ground rent: A guide to understanding and managing it
Ground rent is a lease agreement for the use of the land a house sits on, and homeowners must pay rent to the owner of the land, while Maryland law requires ground rent holders to register their ground rents to legally collect them.
The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse College
College campuses are protesting against Israel’s military efforts in Gaza, calling for universities to separate from companies supporting the war, and Morehouse College is hosting President Biden’s commencement speech to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.
Remembering our purpose: A tribute to James Alfred Washington
The Black Press, represented by the NNPA, is needed now more than ever to report the news “without fear or favor” and use the pages of their newspapers to “light the road to freedom” in the face of mainstream media propaganda.
Protecting young Black lives and the neighborhoods we call ‘home’
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City is enforcing the laws already on the books regarding illegal dirt bike activity, with reasonable alternatives to prosecution, in order to keep children safe and prevent further harm to the community.
Restaurant workers deserve a livable wage, too
Restaurant Opportunities Center – DC is pushing for a minimum wage hike for tipped workers across the country, with several states currently considering legislation to do the same, while the National Restaurant Association is fighting against the increase.
Love for the outdoors is a gift that pays forward
Rocky Milburn, a 75-year-old White man from a low-income neighborhood, has been an Outings Leader with the Sierra Club’s Inspiring Connections Outdoors program for more than 25 years, sharing his love of the outdoors with youth from underserved communities and inspiring them to explore and enjoy nature.
Wake up, Black voters– don’t let the lies fool you
Black voters have traditionally been the largest and most loyal voting bloc for Democrats, but recent polls show that 17 percent of Black voters would vote for Trump in 2020 and 20% would vote for someone other than Trump or President Biden.
Commentary: A time to fight: How one woman is using her cancer diagnosis to bring awareness to others
On Valentine’s Day, 2024, Denisha Williams was diagnosed with cancer, which she attributes to the lack of racial equity in the healthcare system and the lack of self-advocacy by Black women.
Why MAGA policies are detrimental to Black communities
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Texas-27) discusses the harmful impact of the MAGA agenda on Black Americans, including voter suppression tactics, healthcare access, and economic opportunity, and urges Black Americans to unite in opposition to hate, White supremacy, and division.
The ‘State of Our Air’ is not equal, but it can be
Black communities are disproportionately exposed to air pollution due to a long legacy of environmental injustice, and the EPA must set stronger national limits on ozone pollution to improve health and save lives.
State-level marijuana legalization has been a stunning success
Legalization of marijuana for adults has been a success, with 24 states having legalized the market and generating over $15 billion in tax revenue, while also reducing the number of arrests and preventing teens from using the substance.