Category: OPINION

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. […]

On Aug. 28, the world will pause to recognize Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s monumental “I Have a Dream” speech. Nearly 53 years ago, Dr. King stood on the majestic steps of the Lincoln Memorial and imagined the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution as a blank check. Signed by the country’s founders, […]

When most people think of meditation they think of the stereotype of a cross-legged person repeating “om” over and over. However, meditation is a relaxation, visualization, and breathing exercise all combined. I nearly fell asleep the first time I meditated. When we go to sleep, our breathing slows down and the body becomes fully relaxed. […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney – I’m often amused by interviews aired on late-night TV questioning the average citizen’s knowledge of a particular subject.  Although amused by some of the answers given to basic civic questions, I’m appalled and saddened by individuals who cannot correctly name the current U.S. Vice-President or answer equally simple questions.  It’s […]

Elijah Cummings On August 6, principled Americans of every background commemorated the 51st anniversary of that historic day in 1965 when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law.  With a few strokes of his ceremonial pen, the President joined a bipartisan congressional majority in affirming every American’s right to vote as […]