By Kanika Cousine The time has come for young people to take their rightful seat at the table. As the founder of Journey of A Dreamer INC., I’ve seen firsthand the incredible leadership, passion and vision that youth bring to their communities. But far too often, their voices go unheard and their contributions are overlooked. […]
Category: OPINION
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: Why charging for land records could make housing less stable
A new Maryland State Archives policy to charge for online access to land records threatens housing stability for vulnerable families—especially older Black homeowners with tangled titles—by creating costly barriers to proving property ownership, despite Governor Moore’s stated commitment to affordable and accessible housing.
Posted inOPINION
Wes Moore’s veto of the Maryland reparations commission bill is counter revolutionary
Dayvon Love is director of public policy for the Baltimore-based think tank, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. This week he speaks on Gov. Wes Moore’s veto of Maryland’s reparations study bill and what he thinks that says about the limits of mainstream Black political leadership when it is not rooted in militant, transformative struggle.
Posted inCivil Rights
Post-Floyd, Americans are more pessimistic about racial equality
The gap in perception is wide: while a majority of White Americans still believe racial equality is achievable, most Black Americans say they don’t think they’ll ever have equal rights in this country.
Posted inOpinion
The case for reparations in Maryland: What happens now?
Ryan Coleman is former president of the Randallstown NAACP. This week, he addresses the best ways to ensure a prosperous future of Black Marylanders.
Posted inOPINION
Supporting dental students can lead to improved health and stronger communities
Dr. Roosevelt Allen, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, is chief dental officer at United Concordia Dental. He leads the company’s oral and overall health efforts and oversees its professional affairs, dental directors and clinical and dental policy. This week, he calls for increased support for dental students.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Why collaboration is key to advancing civil rights in all jurisdictions
Baltimore County’s Human Relations Commission continues its efforts as it leads with resolve amid structural changes and vacancies. Shown here, Cleveland Horton (left) the executive director Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and David Skinner the program manager of Human Relations Commission.
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Opinion: Baltimore County residents concerned that the IG Kelly Madigan must reapply
Ryan Colman is the former president of the Randallstown NAACP. Today he speaks that the need for Independent oversight is essential, not optional: As watchdogs within government, Inspectors General expose fraud, recover lost funds and ensure taxpayer dollars serve the public—not politics.
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Commentary: It’s time to rediscover Malcolm X
As the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth is celebrated, his legacy continues to resonate through generations as both a symbol of Black pride and a global voice for justice. Honoring his life means not only remembering his bold stance against racism, capitalism and imperialism, but also continuing his mission to unify and uplift Black communities worldwide.
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Op-ed: Africa Day of prayer and the legacy of Pope Francis
Angelique Walker-Smith is senior associate for Pan African and Orthodox Church engagement at Bread for the World. This week, she speaks to the impact of the death of Pope Francis in Africa and the upcoming Africa Day on May 25.
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Op-ed: Cuts to safety programs could cost lives
By Aqeela Sherrills In recent months, the Department of Justice “cancelled hundreds of grants to community organizations and local governments,” which included funding for programs authorized under the bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Hundreds of organizations doing life-saving work that makes communities safer and more resilient are dealing with the devastating and reeling impact of these […]
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What will Congress do about the president violating the constitution
By Dr. John E. Warren The real issue in America is no longer what Donald Trump is doing with his daily and consistent violation of the U.S. Constitution, but rather, what will the Congress do in light of the blatant violations of the Constitution and the Oath of Office. The president and members of Congress […]