Category: OPINION

TriceEdney — As a nation, we have passed the beginning, in earnest, of the 2016 Presidential Campaign.  There are few who don’t understand that this is the most significant, pivotal and controversial election in our history.  It has the potential to define our country for generations and it deserves our serious consideration and participation.  Consistent […]

As we at the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) continue to proffer new initiatives to improve public transportation in the Baltimore region, a big part of our effort to provide safe, efficient and reliable transit with world-class customer service is to fully engage the communities we serve. Paul Comfort, MTA Administrator and […]

Congressman Elijah Cummings As our Department of Justice’s “pattern or practice investigation” of the Baltimore City Police Department has revealed, far too many law enforcement officers have participated in repeated violations of the constitutional rights of our citizens, especially our African American citizens. Now, with the cooperation of our Police Department, we are proceeding toward […]

I have truly enjoyed my garden and my lawn all spring and summer long. Autumn is arriving and now it’s time to get ready to prepare my beautiful friends for their annual sixth-month slumber. Here are some natural tips to successfully put your garden and lawn to bed for the winter: Flowerbeds Preparing your flowerbeds […]

D’Juan Hopewell If transgender people are allowed to use the bathroom of their choice, Black America will not become less impoverished. A ban on assault weapons will not make us whole, either. Forget everything the candidates are saying–the only thing that matters to and for Black America is money. Our issues must be addressed with […]

TriceEdney–Rosa Parks and Colin Kaepernick got tired of racism and sat down to protest it.  While some of us stand up for a cause, standing is not the only answer for calling attention to an issue. Rosa and Colin chose sitting. Protesters choose their own methods. Dr. E. Faye Williams Are we all required to stand […]

Ajmel Quereshi Since the release of the Department of Justice’s report finding that the Baltimore Police Department unconstitutionally stops and arrests African Americans, a great deal of attention has been paid – and for good reason – to the various ways in which Baltimore’s policing practices and accountability systems must change.  But, that is not […]

When one thinks of the phrase “…America the beautiful” much comes to mind. To many of us, the words remind us of the song, “America the Beautiful” and its many references to the physical beauty of our 50 states and four U.S. territories. It tells of “…amber waves of grain,” and “…purple mountains majesty” and […]

In thousands of conversations with community members, businesses, grassroots organizations, and elected leaders across Baltimore, I have seen how our City continues to wrestle with deeply-rooted issues of poverty, racial inequality, and structural racism. Dr. Leana Wen Here in Baltimore, there are neighborhoods just blocks apart where the life expectancy differs by 20 years. We […]

Many thanks to my readers!  I received several requests to summarize the difference between owning, leasing, or signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a residential solar system.  So here goes…. Owning A Solar System: Solar power systems can cost $15,000 to $30,000 before any rebates and incentives.  Once installed, the owners receive rebates, tax […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney-–One of my good friends who is a White male often says, “If you want to get a job done, give it to a woman.” He quickly adds, “If you really want to get it done, give it to a Black woman.” Historically, Black women have done all kinds of jobs. […]