Dayvon Love, public policy director for the Baltimore-based think tank Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, argues that individual stories should be considered alongside empirical data and subject matter expertise when developing policies, and that the pain of victims of violent crime should not be used to justify opposition to criminal justice reforms.
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Posted inBaltimore Community
Rekindling Baltimore: How Black and Jewish leaders are building bridges, not barriers
The Rekindle Fellowship in Baltimore aims to bridge historical divides between the Black and Jewish communities through dialogue, cultural exchanges, and collaborative action, with a new cohort of leaders from diverse backgrounds set to launch in late 2025.
Posted inOPINION
Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative and the limits of liberal reform
Maryland’s Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative, launched to reduce mass incarceration, has faced challenges due to political pressure from law enforcement and the general public. The group’s recommendation to limit the automatic charging of youth as adults was influenced by these pressures.
Posted inBaltimore News
35-year-old man in ‘critical condition’ after self-inflicted gunshot to the head in Baltimore City courthouseÂ
A retired member of the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 is in critical condition after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside the Baltimore City District Court’s North Avenue location.
Posted inPrince George's County News
PRESS ROOM: Congressman Kweisi Mfume endorses Jolene Ivey for Prince George’s County executive
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has endorsed Jolene Ivey, a member of the House of Delegates and an At-Large member of the County Council, to serve as Prince George’s County Executive, known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to results.
Posted inBaltimore News
Beyond reach: Baltimore’s unaffordable rental market
Many Baltimore communities are severely burdened by housing costs, with 79% of extremely low-income renters being severely cost-burdened and 47,800 renter households being extremely low income and burdened by housing costs.
Posted inBUSINESS
BEYA STEM Conference comes to Baltimore on Feb. 13Â
The 39th annual BEYA STEM Conference will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from Feb. 13-15, featuring workshops, panel discussions, networking, and a career fair centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Meet the Tendea Family: Leading change in Baltimore
Elijah Miles, founder and chairman of the Tendea Family, is continuing the work of Martin Luther King Jr. by empowering the Black community in Baltimore and providing opportunities for youth to become community advocates and leaders.
Posted inFood
Pinky Cole-Hayes opens first Slutty Vegan restaurant in Baltimore
Pinky Cole-Hayes, the founder of the popular Slutty Vegan brand, opened her first location in Baltimore on Dec. 21, bringing her delicious plant-based dishes to the city and creating over 100 local jobs.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Alicia Wilson returns to Johns Hopkins as vice president for civic engagement and opportunity
Alicia Wilson, a respected leader with deep local ties, will return to Johns Hopkins as the inaugural vice president for civic engagement and opportunity, where she will work to strengthen partnerships and create lasting opportunity for all who live and work in Baltimore.
Posted inCommentary
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.
Posted inReligion
Old traditions, new paths: The priesthood of Merrick Moses
Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware profiles Baltimore-based priest Father Merrick Moses, who is a cradle Roman Catholic, Benedictine monk, and LGBTQ+ advocate, and who uses his personal and spiritual journey to inspire others to walk out their faith.
