Reentering society after incarceration is more than a physical return — it’s an emotional and mental journey. For many, including Trina Seldon, Tonya Hayes and Dewand Sutton, the trauma of prison and lack of support afterward make reintegration challenging. Their stories highlight the urgent need for reentry services that address mental health and help returning citizens truly heal.
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Democracy under threat: Maryland’s unfinished work on voting rights
Trina Selden, founder of Out for Justice, and Antoin Quarles, executive director of Helping Oppressed People Excel (H.O.P.E.) Baltimore say Maryland missed an opportunity to be a leader in the strengthening of voting rights for all its citizens by failing to pass HB0110, Automatic Voter Registration expansion, and HB0701, Voting Rights for All.
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Community rallies behind local activist and business owner after theft of grill that ‘feeds Baltimore’
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor It’s been nearly a week since Baltimore community activist and entrepreneur “Shorty” Davis received a call at 6 a.m. asking if he had lent his grill out to anyone. Taking the call from Atlanta, Davis informed the concerned caller, his landlord, that no one had permission at the time to […]
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Maryland suspends driver’s licenses for child support – but is it working?
Dwan Burton, is the deputy director of Out for Justice. This week, she highlights the devastating impact of automatic driver’s license suspensions on low-income parents. With two key bills stalled in the Senate, the organization pushes for legislative action to ensure due process and protect parents’ ability to work and support their families.