By Tom Kamenick Probably the most commonly used — and, in my opinion, abused — exemption in our state’s Open Meetings Law is the one that lets governmental bodies meet behind closed doors “whenever … [Read more...]
A Lifeline at Risk: The Heartbreaking Cost of Cutting Job Corps
By Senator Dora Drake One of my first clients I worked with at JusticePoint was a young man who dropped out of high school and faced a misdemeanor case. While he was on pretrial supervision, he … [Read more...]
The Brain and Economics
BlackEconomics.org® This, the third of three recent essays on the mind, reveals that our minds may not exhibit strict linearity. Our minds may not move from a starting point problem directly to a … [Read more...]
A Betrayal of Trust: Governor Moore’s Reparations Veto Shows Politics Over Progress
By LaKeshia N. Myers When Maryland’s Wes Moore became governor, Black folks across the nation celebrated. Here was a Black man who understood the struggle, who had walked in our shoes, who … [Read more...]
Rangel: The Elected Politician Who Served the Public Well
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant There are elected officials, politicians, and public servants. The terms are often used interchangeably but to be clear, there is a difference. You could … [Read more...]
Crashing Out: When Unmanaged Emotions Lead to Crisis
Kweku's Korner By Patrice McBeath LPC In today’s polarized, fast-paced, high-pressure world, many people are quietly carrying emotional burdens heavier than they can manage. The current state … [Read more...]
Malcolm’s Mama Lit His Fire
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Malcolm X, the fearless leader that the actor and activist Ossie Davis described as one of Harlem’s “brightest hopes,” the “stormy, controversial and bold young … [Read more...]
Why Child Care Counts
By Senator Dora Drake Childcare needs to be affordable and accessible, but within our state, childcare has become increasingly expensive and inaccessible. Through the Child Care Counts program, … [Read more...]
Black Americans’ Mobility Trap
BlackEconomics.org® A Research Analysis Brief Introduction Young and old Black Americans are enjoying increased access to a wide range of communications tools that enable mobility: e.g., Laptop … [Read more...]
Thunder Are in The NBA Finals
By Charles Collier The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves from beginning to end and easily won 124-94 in game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on May 28, 2025. The victory … [Read more...]
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