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Sharpton Shocks Md. Same Sex Marriage Debate
Originally published February 11, 2012

Last, year, Black religious leaders were instrumental in defeating a bill that would legalize gay marriage in Maryland. This year, proponents of the bill have enlisted the help of prominent Black ministers, including nationally recognized civil rights leader and MSNBC host, the Rev. Al Sharpton.more More Arrow
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New director of finance for Baltimore City, Harry Black.
Director Hired to Oversee City’s Financial Health
by Alexis Taylor
February 09, 2012 - Harry Black’s appointment as the new director of finance for Baltimore City brings to a close the nationwide search launched to fill the position vacated by Director Edward Gallagher, who retired last year after taking the position in 2005.more More Arrow

The Towson Town Center
Four Men Charged in Towson Town Center Murder
by Alexis Taylor
February 09, 2012 - Officials are still baffled as to why four men would want 19-year-old Rodney Pridget Jr. dead just days before Christmas 2011. more More Arrow

“Cutting” to Give Access
by Shernay Williams
February 08, 2012 - Barbershops have long been cornerstones of the Black community.more More Arrow

Dispatches from the Trail
by Sean Yoes
February 02, 2012 - I was sitting in the office of a Prince George’s County senator this week and the phone was ringing off the hook.more More Arrow

1. Grayling Williams (left), recently announced by Commissioner Bealefeld (right) as newly appointed Chief of Internal Investigation Division for the Baltimore City Police Department discusses his plans for countering officer misconduct and in house corruption
Grayling Williams Selected to Lead New Initiatives by BCPD Commissioner
by Alexis Taylor
February 01, 2012 - Intent on rebuilding confidence and instilling new faith in the Baltimore City Police Department, Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III officially announced changes within the ranks of the department last week.
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Jessica Holloman, left, Dr. Barney Wilson, Carolyn Fugett, Karen Brown, PTO president; Tonya Osborne, PTO vice president, Tyrone Diggs
Courtroom-Classroom Gives Reginald Lewis Students Real Life Experience
by Alexis Taylor
January 26, 2012 - Giving many their first feel of the legal system, students on the law track of Reginald F. Lewis High School recently held the grand opening of their very own in-house courtroom.more More Arrow

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks in support of a same-sex marriage bill during a news conference in front of supporters in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. A similar bill passed the state Senate last year but stalled in the House of Delegates.
O’Malley Releases Proposed Budget
by George Barnette
January 25, 2012 - Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley released his state budget last week and while he’s touting record cuts and continued investments in job creation, everyone statewide is not pleased.more More Arrow

Lorraine Bailey-Carter Puts Women to the Challenge
by Alexis Taylor
January 19, 2012 - Placing a focus on the overall well being of the mind, body, and spirit, of women, Lorraine Bailey-Carter, founder of The Women’s Challenge, has a genuine need to give back to those who need it most.more More Arrow

Kicking off the B’More Fit for Healthy Babies program, women came together Jan. 14 for a day of fitness and fun sponsored by Family League of Baltimore City.
Family League Program Promotes Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies
by Alexis Taylor
January 19, 2012 - Targeting the women of Park Heights, Upton/Druid Heights and Patterson Park North and East, B’More Fit for Healthy Babies has partnered with local fitness centers, area hospitals and Weight Watchers to ensure healthy pregnancies for women across the city.more More Arrow

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