Op-ed: The case against Katie O’Malley
Voting against Judge O’Malley for AG is not about a rejection of her as an individual, but of the political machine that she represents that has a history of reproducing oppressive systems.
Voting against Judge O’Malley for AG is not about a rejection of her as an individual, but of the political machine that she represents that has a history of reproducing oppressive systems.
Baltimore City Councilman Schiefler created an all white slate for the 41st legislative district Democratic State Central Committee in a district that is 63% Black.
Community oversight of law enforcement is a demand that emanated from the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960s. It is a demand that recognizes that the most effective way to deter the dehumanization of Black people is to have the ability to levy consequences against those who do harm to our community.
The Maryland General Assembly (MGA) is looking to pass legislation in 2022 to legalize cannabis.
Author: Dayvon Love Too many of the conversations in the public sphere regarding the federal indictment of Marilyn Mosby center on issues of corruption and whether people believe she is
By Dayvon Love The writer is director of public policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle in Baltimore. Gov. Larry Hogan’s legislative thrust regarding public safety in Maryland is based
Author: Dayvon Love Too many of the conversations in the public sphere regarding the federal indictment of Marilyn Mosby center on issues of corruption and whether people believe she is
By Dayvon Love The writer is director of public policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle in Baltimore. Gov. Larry Hogan’s legislative thrust regarding public safety in Maryland is based
Dayvon Love | November 2, 2021 The condition of Black people in Maryland — and around the country — is best understood as an internal colony of American imperialism. As a
Sara Merken | June 24, 2021 (Reuters) – The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held in a divided en banc ruling on Thursday that the Baltimore Police Department’s now-ended
Dayvon Love talks with WJZ to discuss the recent repeal of the MD Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights. —————————- Maryland is now the first state in the nation to
For years, activists and a handful of Maryland lawmakers have tried and failed to nix the state’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights, a 1974 act that enshrines in state law certain job protections and due process rights for police officers accused of misconduct.
Senator Jill P. Carter is the most progressive member of the Maryland State Senate and long time Maryland legislator. She discusses her battles with the Democratic Party establishment in Maryland.
Lawrence and Rasheem give a presentation on the limitations of the mainstream “Community Violence Intervention” programming, expose some of the fundamental limitations of their approach.
In this special two-part episode, Lawrence and Rasheem start with a discussion of Roe’s repeal, what it means for the Black community and how we got here. We then transition to an episode recorded before Roe’s repeal, where they discuss some of the larger dynamics around reproductive justice.
Rasheem and Larence talk about the research, and their personal experiences, relating to physical discipline. They’ll seek to understand why, despite research on the empirical harms of physical discipline, so many Black parents feel it is a part of a necessary part of raising Black kids.
Lawrence and Rasheem talk about the racial dynamics of addiction and harm reduction. They cover critiques of 12 Step/Narcotics Anonymous, the need for harm reduction, and legitimate critiques of harm reduction designed to push the movement to a more racially equitable frame.
Dayvon Love sits down with Dorcas Gilmore to discuss the operational dynamics and politics of cooperative economics.
Dayvon Love talks with Dr. Jared Ball of Black Power Media to discuss “movement capture” in leftist politics.
Join the Black Arts District Live on Facebook and YouTube for our 2022 annual community meeting! Find out what we’re planning for the year, hear from our team, and give
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle is pleased to convene our 8th Annual Black Legislative Agenda Day: From the Baltimore Grassroots. Our hope is that those of us working in the
Investing public dollars into the community for the purpose of empowerment seems like a simple policy demand, but to operationalize it requires a lot more nuance and a deeper conversation.
A Discussion between Maryland State Senator Jill P. Carter and Rev. Dr. @Heber Brown, Ill of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church featuring guest speaker Lawrence Grandpre, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With the unrest that has unfolded over the past year, race relations is a topic that has been top of mind for many Americans, including the Baltimore
In this letter, we will be discussing allegations regarding sexual assault made by unidentified person(s) that have been posting on social media under the auspices of “MeToo Baltimore”.
Any funding that is taken from the police department should be reinvested in an alternative community safety infrastructure. While this is happening, we need to be able to demonstrate to our community that this alternative infrastructure will meet the needs of the elements of our community that struggle most with being safe in their neighborhoods.
Spoiler Free Preview “Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me,
By Lawrence Grandpre Alternative fact & Democratic Party intrigue threaten bail reform in the so-called “Free State” When a train crashes, investigators often study the path which led to the
Members of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle have often stressed the importance of having those most directly impacted lead legislative efforts on the issues which impact their lives. This is
By Lawrence Grandpre And Dayvon Love Here’s the scenario. The Republicans have nominated a man, as its Presidential candidate, whose war-mongering rhetoric has many convinced that his election would
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